Mouthguard types, properties and influence on performance in sport activities: a narrative review by Ke Wang, Yitong Liu, Zihe Zhao, Shengjie Zhou, Min Zhang

“…Based on extensive literature research in PubMed/MEDLINE, this narrative review summarizes the historical development of mouthguards, elaborates on their primary classifications, and examines the factors influencing their properties. …”
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A Compressive Review on High- and Low-Temperature Performance of Asphalt Modified with Nanomodifier by Limin Li, Lingming Yang, Yuliang Lin, Xiancai Zhang

“…To make better use of nanomodifier to solve the problem of rutting and cracking of pavement, a compressive review on the high- and low-temperature performance of nanomodified asphalt is performed. …”
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Factors that enable effective One Health collaborations - A scoping review of the literature. by Kaylee Myhre Errecaborde, Katelyn Wuebbolt Macy, Amy Pekol, Sol Perez, Mary Katherine O'Brien, Ian Allen, Francesca Contadini, Julia Yeri Lee, Elizabeth Mumford, Jeff B Bender, Katharine Pelican

“…While past publications have looked at interdisciplinary competency training for collaboration, few have identified the factors and conditions that enable operational One Health. Through a scoping review of the literature, a multidisciplinary team of researchers analyzed peer-reviewed publications describing multisectoral collaborations around infectious disease-related health events. …”
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Emotional Competence as a Positive Youth Development Construct: A Conceptual Review by Patrick S. Y. Lau, Florence K. Y. Wu

“…The concept of emotional competence as a positive youth development construct is reviewed in this paper. Differences between emotional intelligence and emotional competence are discussed and an operational definition is adopted. …”
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Use of aldol condensation between furfural and acetone for biofuel production: A review by Tayla Luiza Pereira Borges, Rejane de Castro Santana, André Gustavo Sato, Fábio de Ávila Rodrigues

“…Additionally, the study explores cutting-edge methodologies for catalyst characterization, utilizing tools such as field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) to obtain precise quantitative and qualitative insights. This review provides a detailed analysis of the integration of these technologies into biofuel production, highlighting the critical role of innovative catalysts—particularly bifunctional systems under controlled conditions—and the development of optimized conversion routes. …”
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Liposomal Delivery of Plant Bioactives Enhances Potency in Food Systems: A Review by Geethi K. Pamunuwa, D. Nedra Karunaratne

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Inflammatory Myoglandular Polyps: A Case Series of Four Patients and Review of the Literature by Shoji Hirasaki, Hiromitsu Kanzaki, Minoru Matsubara, Seiyuu Suzuki

“…We treated four cases of IMGP and reviewed the literature on this disease. Three cases were located in the sigmoid colon or descending colon. …”
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Lifitegrast in Treatment of Dry Eye Disease—A Practical, Narrative Expert Review by Erlend C. S. Landsend, Mads Istre, Tor P. Utheim

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Postpartum Granulomatous Hypophysitis: A Case Study, Review of the Literature, and Discussion of Pathogenesis by Upasana Joneja, D. Craig Hooper, James J. Evans, Mark T. Curtis

“…Here, we describe a case of GH in a 24-year-old female presenting eleven days postpartum. We also review the current literature on postpartum GH and discuss the possible alterations in the immune environment during and after pregnancy that could explain this phenomenon. …”
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Real-Time Vegetation Monitoring in Antarctica: A Review by Kaelan Lockhart, Juan Sandino, Narmilan Amarasingam, Richard Hann, Barbara Bollard, Felipe Gonzalez

“…The unique challenges of polar ecosystems, coupled with the necessity for high-precision data, make Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) an ideal tool for vegetation monitoring and conservation studies in Antarctica. This review draws on existing studies on Antarctic UAV vegetation mapping, focusing on their methodologies, including surveyed locations, flight guidelines, UAV specifications, sensor technologies, data processing techniques, and the use of vegetation indices. …”
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Recent Studies on Nanomaterials as Additives to Lubricants Under Electrified Conditions for Tribology: Review by Khodor Nasser, María J. G. Guimarey, Neuma das Mercês Pereira

“…This adaptation enables a better understanding of the interaction between nanomaterials and surfaces under lubrication. This paper reviews studies that use modified tribometers to analyze nanolubricant performance under mechanical and electrical conditions and explores the effects of electrical and thermal factors on lubricant properties, nanomaterials, and their mechanisms under triboelectric conditions.…”
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Eosinophilic Perimyositis In a Young Male: A Case Report and Review of Literature by Bimal Patel

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A Narrowing Diagnosis: A Rare Cause of Adult Croup and Literature Review by Jayshil J. Patel, Emily Kitchin, Kurt Pfeifer

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Personality and help-seeking for psychological distress: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Anna Szücs, Rachel Hui Xin Lam, Wymann Shao Wen Tang, Lifan Zhou, Monica Lazarus, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Andrea B. Maier, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas, Jose M. Valderas

“…Procedures followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The search strategy included two concepts: personality and help-seeking and was carried out on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and PsycINFO. …”
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Clozapine-Induced Cardiotoxicity Presenting as Sepsis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Mazin Khalid, Oluwole Jegede, Vijay Gayam, Ying Chi Yang, Binav Shrestha, Amrendra Mandal, Osama Mukhtar, Pavani Garlapati, Mowyad Khalid, Alix Dufresne

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Effectiveness of Space Maintainers in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by MDolores Casaña-Ruiz, Juan Ignacio Aura-Tormos, Laura Marques-Martinez, Esther Garcia-Miralles, Marcelino Perez-Bermejo

“…<b>Methods:</b> A systematic review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA recommendations and was previously registered in PROSPERO under registration number: CRD42024534183. …”
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Effects of Moringa oleifera Leaf Extract on Liver Histopathology: A Systematic Review by Titing Nurhayati, Muhamad Farrel Ridho, Putri Teesa Radhiyanti Santoso, Setiawan Setiawan, Hanna Goenawan, Vita Murniati Tarawan

“…This study will be conducted on literature review research design, more specifically in the form of a systematic review. …”
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Complete Heart Block Following Anaphylaxis: A Case Report and Literature Review by Nergiz Aydin, Yakup Alsancak, Ahmet Soylu

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A Case of Inverted Papilloma Originating from the Middle Ear and Review of the Literature by Eray Bayindir, Fatih Mehmet Hanege, Mahmut Tayyar Kalcioglu, Tulay Zenginkinet, Serdal Celik

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Thermal performance enhancement of solar collectors by nanoparticles and magnetic field: a review by Norhan Dawood, Jalal Jalil, Sahar Faraj

“…Given that the compelling behavior of ferrofluid in the presence of external magnetic fields supplied by either permanent magnets or current-carrying wire as the primary source of magnetic field and the significant effect of this combination on the thermal performance of solar devices, the current review focused on introducing research involving various collections of nanoparticles, ranging from solid metal to metal oxide and hybrid nanoparticles, and demonstrating their effect on the thermal conductivity. …”
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