Effect of Aloe Vera mouthwash on moderate gingivitis: Clinical and microbiological study by Lana Slewa Ishaq, Amal Hanna Aziz

“… Background and objectives: Gingivitis is an inflammatory process confined to the gingiva with no attachment or bone loss, Aloe Vera (AV) is an ancient medicinal plant that is widely known for its medicinal uses. This study was planned to assess the effect of AV as a mouthwash on clinical periodontal parameters; plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI) and bleeding index (BI) and to evaluate its antibacterial effect on bacterial plaque Staphylococcus Aureus and Streptococcus Viridans, comparing it with chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash. …”
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The Implementation of Therapeutic Alliance in the Rehabilitation of an Elite Pediatric Athlete with Salter-Harris Fracture: A Case Report by Lucas VanEtten, Matthew Briggs, John DeWitt, Cody Mansfield, Christopher Kaeding

“…To facilitate therapeutic alliance with the subject, clear communication and easily measurable goals were established and connected to the subject’s relevant needs as an athlete. The plan of care was divided into three phases using “chunking” techniques to establish the rehabilitation priorities. …”
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Assessment of the epizootic situation by invasive diseases in reindeer farms in the Murmansk Oblast by E. V. Firsova, R. A. Pochepko

“…The research was carried out in two large reindeer farms – APC “Tundra” and APC HFESEN “Olenevod” during the planned slaughter of reindeer. A totalof 4,048 deer carcasses of all ages were examined and 199 samples of faeces were tested. …”
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Emigration of South Africans to the West: Sociological and missiological implications by Christopher Magezi

“…Thus, although the emigration of South African Christians to the West is associated with pain and sorrow, it is not an accident, but God uses it in his scheme to accomplish his redemptive purposes and plans for the world. In this case, emigration in South Africa is viewed as a missiological opportunity. …”
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Estado actual del marco legal del transporte terrestre y la seguridad vial en Venezuela by Carmen Janeth Padrón

“…Finalmente, los resultados evidencian desconocimiento y trasgresiones a la ley, persiste mora legislativa en materia reglamentaria del tránsito, no existe un Plan Nacional de Seguridad Vial que garantice a los ciudadanos una movilidad sustentable y segura, falta de un mayor control por parte de las autoridades responsables de la gestión del sector y policías de circulación, debidamente homologados por el Instituto Nacional de Transporte Terrestre (INTT), así como de un déficit de equipamiento de seguridad vial.…”
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Impact of nationwide COVID-19 lockdown on workload and injury patterns of major trauma cases in a regional trauma centre in Singapore by Min Li Kang, Woan Wui Lim, Daniel Jin Keat Lee, Jerry Tiong Thye Goo

“…In the event of further lockdowns, it is necessary to plan for trauma coverage and maintain the use of workflows to facilitate early intervention.…”
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Predictive factors for extubation success in very low and extremely low birth weight preterm infants by Nilson Willamy Bastos de Souza Júnior, Tathiane Ribeiro Rosa, Jane Cecília Kreling Cerântola, Ligia Silvana Lopes Ferrari, Vanessa Suziane Probst, Josiane Marques Felcar

“… # Discussion Although we found post-extubation PaCO~2~ as an extubation success predictor, which is a variable representative of the moment after the primary outcome, this does not diminish its clinical relevance since extubation does not implicate in ET removal only; it also involves all the aspects that take place within a specified period (72 hours) after the planned event. # Conclusion GA and post-extubation PaCO~2~ were predictors for extubation success in VLBW and ELBW preterm infants. …”
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Comparison of Real-world Outcomes Between Patients Treated with Tapentadol ER or Oxycodone CR by Mike Durkin, Jacqueline Pesa, Jessica Lopatto, Rachel Halpern, Damon Van Voorhis, Stephanie Korrer

“…Patients had continuous health plan enrollment for 6 months before and after the index date, ≥ 90 days supply of opioid therapy, and no index drug claims in the preindex period. …”
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Atender a Las Tensiones Educativas en la Formación Inicial del Profesorado: La Indagación Narrativa Como Práctica Pedagógica by Emma QUILES-FERNÁNDEZ, Susana OROZCO MARTÍNEZ

“…Así, el propósito de este trabajo es doble: a) explorar cómo, desde nuestro quehacer docente, nos hacemos cargo de la asignatura y de las tensiones vividas en el aula; y b) profundizar caminos de construcción de saberes que nos han facilitado la creación de condiciones para que en la formación inicial del profesorado sea posible movilizar las tensiones entre lo institucionalizado, lo recogido en el plan docente y, lo que vivimos en tanto que saber encarnado en las aulas. …”
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Suicidal ideation and its associated risk factors among students of a medical college in Chennai—A cross-sectional study by M Koushik, Prarthana Veeramani, L Pooja Mary Vaishali, B Charumathi, Timsi Jain

“…Introduction: Suicidal ideation is the thought or plan to suicide. It is an important public health issue. …”
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Can We Reduce Postoperative Airway Symptoms Related To Endotracheal Intubation In Elective General Anesthesia? by Sehrish Asad, Muhammad Ali, Saleem Ahmed, Faheem Feroze, Sadia Chaudhry, Nighat Qamar

“…Methods: 144 patients of the American Society of anaesthesiologists-physical status (ASA-PS) I and II, aged 18–65 years of either gender planned for elective surgery under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation were included. …”
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A new approach to the study of the size and the geometry effect on compressive strength in concrete by Ángel De La Rosa, Gonzalo Ruiz

“…Further experimental validation and refinement of the model are planned.…”
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Effects of distant biofield energy healing on adults associated with psychological and mental health-related symptoms: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study by Mahendra Kumar Trivedi, Alice Branton, Dahryn Trivedi, Sambhu Mondal, Snehasis Jana

“…However, due to insufficient scientific studies on biofield therapies, authors planned this clinical trial to examine the safety and effectiveness of biofield therapy in treating symptoms of psychological and mental health and to explore parameters for its effectiveness…”
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Examining health equity in Nepal’s climate change and health policies through the lens of environmental justice: insights from a content analysis by Sudeepa Khanal, Rehana Shrestha, Melanie Boeckmann

“…Results Twenty-one national-level policies, strategies, and plans/guidelines on climate change and health were analyzed. …”
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The Arizona-Sonora Region: A Decade of Transborder Region Building by Vera Pavlakovich-Kochi

“…Entre los objetivos centrales del Plan Estratégico Binacional de Desarrollo Económico de la Región Sonora-Arizona estaban fortalecer la competitividad regional en los mercados del TLCAN y global, atraer más inversión y, a través del incremento en las exportaciones, mejorar el crecimiento económico general y elevar el ingreso. …”
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Triple Local Recurrence of Synovial Sarcoma: A Case Report by Mouli Edward, Kukuh Ali Akbar

“…Two years after the third surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy, the patient had no complaint about a lump and planned a radiograph evaluation. Discussion: Detailed examination from history taking, physical examination, histopathologic, and radiological results is important to determine appropriate staging. …”
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Evaluation of Knowledge and Perception of Dental Graduates Regarding Problem-based Learning Method: A Cross-sectional Study by Bhawna Shyamsukha, Amit Reche, Anshu Agrawal, Archana Sonone, Priyanka Paul, Kumar Gaurav Chhabra

“…This study design was planned to assess knowledge and perception of PBL among dental students with a sample size of 315 subjects. …”
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Why EU revenue matters: A case for an EU digital levy by Katerina Pantazatou

“…Amidst these developments, the EU has also looked for ways to increase its resources and to finance its post-Covid ambitious recovery plan. This need has led to a reconsideration of whether EU taxes could finance the EU budget (next to the Union’s own resources, which remain for the main part transfers from Member States). …”
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The Use of Fluorescence In situ Hybridisation in the Diagnosis of Hidden Mosaicism in Egyptian Patients with Turner Syndrome by Heba Mohamed Ossama, Soha Kholeif, Ghada Mohamed Elhady

“…Conclusions: Molecular cytogenetic investigation for all suspected cases of TS should be considered for appropriate treatment plan and genetic counselling.…”
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DIGITALIZATION IN UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: DIDACTIC ASPECTS by Mariia A. Abysova, Mariia H. Kravchuk, Oksana M. Hurniak

“…As higher education becomes more digitalized, there is a shift from coordinating teaching and learning activities to projecting, forming, and mastering individual educational plans. To meet the challenges of modern education, educators are expected to be able to comprehend changes impacting all of the components of didactic theory, including goals, content, forms, technologies, and learning tools. …”
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