Awareness and knowledge of halitosis among students at two different dental universities in Turkey: a cross-sectional survey by Emine Nur Kahraman, Şehrazat Erensoy, Ahu Dikilitaş, Ayşe Gülşahı, Esra Özge Aydın, Funda Seher Özalp Ateş

“…A manual for the diagnosis and treatment of halitosis could be helpful for improving dentists’ attitudes and behaviours and for promoting optimal oral health.…”
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Beta oscillations predict the envelope sharpness in a rhythmic beat sequence by Sabine Leske, Tor Endestad, Vegard Volehaugen, Maja D. Foldal, Alejandro O. Blenkmann, Anne-Kristin Solbakk, Anne Danielsen

“…Despite this tight relationship between envelope shape and temporal processing, it is currently unknown how the brain uses predictive information about envelope features to optimize temporal perception. With the current EEG study, we show that the predicted sharpness of the amplitude envelope is encoded by pre-target neural activity in the beta band (15–25 Hz), and has an impact on the temporal perception of target sounds. …”
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Analysis of the 2016 – 2025 fiscal budget of U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by Nana LIU, Lieyu HUANG, Yuan DANG, Zekai YU, Qianqiu LIU, Yan GUO

“…ConclusionsThe CDC continues to promote the integration of public health tasks and dynamically optimize the setting of fiscal budget items. It actively seeks financial support and establishes a needs-matched, project-driven financial support and response mechanism. …”
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Correlation between oxygen reserve index monitoring and blood gas oxygen values during anesthesia in robotic total prostatectomy surgery by Hilal Zengin

“…In the ROC curve analysis conducted to determine the optimal cut-off point for ORI to detect PaO2 ≥ 150 mmHg, the AUC was 0.901 (95% CI: 0.821–0.981), and the cut-off value obtained based on the ROC curve (cut point ORI) was 0.220 (sensitivity: 0.826, specificity: 0.771). …”
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Responsiveness Index versus the RASS-Based Method for Adjusting Sedation in Critically Ill Patients by Johanna E. Wennervirta, Mika O. K. Särkelä, Markus M. Kaila, Ville Pettilä

“…Further studies with a larger sample size are warranted to scrutinize the optimal RI level during different phases of critical illness.…”
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Composition and Performance Evaluation of SBS/SBR Modified Emulsified Asphalt for Tack Coat on Airport Pavement by Kaiwei Wang, Xiangbing Xie, Guanghui Li, Jinggan Shao, Meng Bao, Mingwei Wang, Xianglei Zhu, Yahui He

“…Combined with the evaporation residue, softening point, penetration, ductility, and Engla viscosity indexes, the range analysis was carried out to determine the optimal dosage of modifier and emulsifier. Furthermore, the dynamic shear rheology test (DSR), fluorescence microscope test, TG-DSC test, and shear and tensile tests were used to evaluate the technical properties of SBS/SBR modified emulsified asphalt. …”
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Combination therapy versus monotherapy: retrospective analysis of antibiotic treatment of enterococcal endocarditis by Razan Saman, Christopher P. Primus, Robert West, Simon J. Woldman, Jonathan A. T. Sandoe

“…An adequately powered clinical trial is needed to determine optimal treatment of enterococcal endocarditis. Clinical trial number Not applicable.…”
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Assessment of patients’ perception and satisfaction with extemporaneous compounding service in ALERT hospital, Ethiopia by Beyene Hirpina, Muluken Nigatu Selam, Atalay Mulu Fentie, Minychel Wale, Aychew Mekuriaw Tegegne, Samuel Abera

“…Conclusions The patients’ perception and satisfaction towards the compounding service at ALERT hospital indicated that the dermatological preparations and the services are optimal. Hence, health professionals and the hospital management should take further steps to improve service quality and enhance patient satisfaction.…”
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Research on the Mechanism of Mannose Oligosaccharide Enhancing the Inhibitory Effect of Bifidobacterium breve on the Growth of Fusobacterium nucleatum by Xuyan ZHANG, Ruijie LIU, Bo ZHAO, Xiaoxi XU

“…Through the generation of hydrogen sulfide and the inhibition of biofilm, the optimal combination of inhibition of Fusobacterium nucleatum was determined. …”
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Perovskite Solar Cell: Chemical Composition and Bandgap Energy via Machine Learning by Filipi França dos Santos, Kelly Cristine Da Silveira, Gesiane Mendonça Ferreira, Daniella Herdi Cariello, Mônica Calixto de Andrade

“…By deploying machine learning algorithms, this work paves the way for targeted optimizations and considerable strides in the manufacturing of perovskite-based photovoltaic cells. …”
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Alumina-enriched sunflower bio-oil in machining of Hastelloy C-276: a fuzzy Mamdani model-aided sustainable manufacturing paradigm by Binayak Sen, Abhijit Bhowmik, Gurbhej Singh, Vishwesh Mishra, Shantanu Debnath, Rustem Zairov, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah

“…Different volume fractions of Alumina nanoparticles (varying from 0 to 1 vol%) were mixed with sunflower bio-oil, and the physical properties, for instance, contact angle and dynamic viscosity, were analyzed to determine the optimal concentration of Alumina. Subsequently, machining experiments were executed on Hastelloy C-276 under various lubricating conditions, including dry cutting, compressed air, sunflower bio-oil, and 0.6 vol% Alumina-sunflower bio-oil. …”
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Valuable agronomic traits of chufa (<i>Cyperus esculentus</i> L.) accessions from the VIR collection: methods of preparing nodules for long-term storage by N. G. Kon’kova, G. F. Safina

“…A technique of preparing chufa nodules for long-term storage was developed. The optimal time to assess germination energy is four days, with 11 days for germination percentage. …”
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Stover yield, morphological fractions and nutrient composition of five stay-green sorghum (Sorghum biochar L.) varieties at the physiological maturity stage by Abuye Tulu, Mekonnen Diribsa, Birmeduma Gadisa, Worku Temesgen

“…These levels were below the threshold required for optimal rumen microbial activity, highlighting the need for supplementation with high-quality feed to support effective animal performance. …”
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Prevalence of Anterior Femoral Neck Osteophyte in a Total Hip Arthroplasty Population: Analysis of Preoperative Surgical Plans by Adam M. Katchky, Mitchell L. Smith, Andrew J. Shimmin, Stephen J. McMahon, Jeremy Latham, Jonathan V. Baré

“…No studies have been identified which establish the prevalence of anterior femoral neck osteophyte for incorporation into THA planning. 413 consecutive patients scheduled for THA underwent preoperative planning taking into account spinopelvic motion to establish optimal component position. Each surgical plan was reviewed retrospectively by four independent raters who were blinded to other imaging and intraoperative findings. …”
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Étude Descriptive du Processus D’ÉValuation et de Documentation de la Douleur Postopératoire dans un Hôpital Universitaire by Dave A Bergeron, Geneviève Leduc, Serge Marchand, Patricia Bourgault

“…Cette étude fait ainsi ressortir qu’il n’y a pas de corrélation significative entre l’intensité de la douleur documentée par l’infirmière et celle notée par le patient, ce qui peut expliquer en partie un soulagement non optimal.…”
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Biological Characteristics Analysis of Limosilactobacillus reuteri JBR3 and the Effect of Protective Agents on Its Viability by Jun HAN, Yi WANG, Kaiping ZHANG, Jianjun TIAN

“…Additionally, one-way and response surface experiments were conducted to identify the optimal ratio of protectants for freeze-drying of lactic acid bacteria. …”
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Role of colour doppler ultrasound in the evaluation of hemodialysis arteriovenous access maturation and its correlation with success rate by Alka Agrawal, Prachi Shukla, Mayank Patidar, Suhas Kattigowda

“…Further research should focus on integrating Doppler findings with patient characteristics to optimize AVF management.…”
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Development of source material for pea breeding through chemical mutagenesis and evaluation of its genetic diversity using SSR markers by K. P. Gainullina, B. R. Kuluev, F. A. Davletov

“…Molecular genetic polymorphism of the М2 plants and the original cultivar was assessed using 10 SSR markers from the microsatellite genomic library (Agrogene®, France).Results. Optimal concentrations of sodium azide and the duration of seed treatment with it were identified: 1–5 mM for 3 h. …”
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Early outcomes of treatment selections for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysms: The first five year experience of a single center by Bahadir Aytekin, Goktan Askin, Naim Boran Tumer, Hayrettin Levent Mavioglu, Seref Alp Kucuker, Ahmet Saritas, Hakki Zafer Iscan, Mehmet Ali Ozatik, Erol Sener

“…Advanced aortic centers with hybrid operating rooms (HOR) and specialized CVSCs should aim for optimized patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness in our country. …”
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Biodegradable mulch as microclimate modification effort for improving the growth of horenso; Spinacia oleracea L. by A. Iriany, F. Hasanah, D. Roeswitawati, M.F. Bela

“…This current research aimed at investigating soil microclimate under various biodegradable mulch compositions and optimizing the compositions of biodegradable mulch that can be used to support the growth of short-cycle crops i.e. horenso (Spinacia olearecea L.). …”
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