Effect of different 3D-printing systems on the flexural strength of provisional fixed dental prostheses: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of in vitro studies by Ömer Yıldırım, Zeynep Yeşil, Ömer Hatipoğlu

“…A network meta-analysis was performed, using standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) to assess the effects of each system on flexural strength. …”
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GOVERNANCE MATTERS: INSIGHTS INTO EUROPEAN UNION FUND ABSORPTION ACROSS SUCCESSIVE MULTIANNUAL FINANCIAL FRAMEWORKS by Diana BĂLAN, Ana-Cristina NICOLESCU

“…Countries with high regulatory standards, the rule of law, and government efficiency demonstrate remarkable results in absorbing ESI Funds. …”
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Red blood cell indices in different hemoglobinopathies: A cross-sectional study in Eastern India by Ayandip Nandi, Manas Talukdar, Saikat Bhattacharya, Susruta Sen, Supratik Biswas, Kuntal Roy

“…They can specially be utilized to differentiate BTT and E-trait as supportive tests in addition to the gold standard test of HPLC.…”
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THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON COLPOSCOPY IMAGES AND SEGMENTAL VOLUMES, CONSTRUCTED FROM MRI AND CT IMAGES, IN THE DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING OF PRECANCERS, CERVICAL CANCERS AND... by Hlescu Cristian Stefan, Tudor Florin Ursuleanu, Roxana Grigorovici, Andreea Roxana Luca, Ramona Elena Teiu, Maria Paula Comanescu, Alina Ionela Calin, Alexandru Grigorovici

“…Conclusions By implementing this AI-optimized diagnostic method, we seek to raise the quality standard in diagnosing and staging precancers and cancers, ultimately enhancing therapeutic decision-making and patient outcomes.…”
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Higher detectability of amyloid with phenol Congo red compared with alkaline Congo red by Marta Legatowicz-Koprowska, Justyna Szczygieł, Małgorzata Mańczak, Ewa Walczak

“…The commonly adopted gold standard technique is alkaline Congo red (ACR) staining, though its sensitivity is limited. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of anterior and posterior approaches for interscalene brachial plexus block: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Luis Eduardo Ciconini, Theodoro Beck, Catreen Abouelsaad, Karandip Bains, Mauren F. Carbonar

“…The Odds Ratio (OR) for a complete sensory block between the two techniques did not reach statistical significance (OR = 0.56 [0.20, 1.58], 95% CI, p = 0.27). Similarly, the Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) for the time to complete the block also did not reach statistical significance (SMD: -0.77 [-2.12, 0.59], 95% CI, p = 0.27). …”
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Utilization of bark extract of Phyllanthus emblica as a sustainable corrosion inhibitor to reinforced concrete infrastructures in aggressive environments by Gautam Madhab, Subedi Dhruba B., Dhungana Jivan R., Bhattarai Nootan P., Bhattarai Jagadeesh

“…The electrochemical analysis of the reinforced-mild steel (ReMS) rod involved measuring electrochemical corrosion potential (ϕEcor) and electrochemical resistivity (RE), according to ASTM C876-91 standards for seven months. The phytochemical screening, UV-visible, and FT-IR spectroscopic analyses confirmed the presence of secondary metabolites in BEPE, which create a protective layer on the steel surface, reducing corrosion of the ReMS rod. …”
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Detection of the I172N Mutation in Cuban Patients with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia due to 21 Hydroxylase Insufficiency by Taimí Barrueta Ordóñez, Teresa Collazo Mesa, Paulina Lantigua Cruz, Adrián de Jesús González Navarro, Tania Espinosa Reyes

“…<br /><strong>Conclusions:</strong> the standardized method proved to be reproducible and reliable for the molecular diagnosis of individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia due to 21-OH insufficiency. …”
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Estimation of the Oil-in-Place Resources in the Liquid-Rich Shale Formations Exploiting Geochemical and Petrophysical Data in a 3D High-Resolution Geological Model Domain: Baltic B... by Krzysztof Sowiżdżał, Tomasz Słoczyński, Weronika Kaczmarczyk

“…The adopted geochemical method and the results of oil-in-place estimation it produced were confronted with standard volumetric method. Although both of them are volumetric methods, the results depend on different sets of rock properties, which is an advantage for result comparison reasons. …”
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Decomposition and comparative analysis of urban-rural disparity in attitude towards advance care planning among Chinese adults: A nationwide study by Xue Wang, Yibo Wu, Lina Ge, Meizhen Zhao, Yi Ma, Shuang Zang

“…Results The mean acceptance scores for ACP were 64.83 (standard deviation (SD) 25.83) among urban Chinese adults, significantly surpassing the scores observed in rural areas, which were 61.71 (SD 25.57) (p < 0.001). …”
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Design of Interface ASIC with Power-Saving Switches for Capacitive Accelerometers by Juncheng Cai, Yongbin Cai, Xiangyu Li, Shanshan Wang, Xiaowei Zhang, Xinpeng Di, Pengjun Wang

“…The design was realized using a standard 0.35 μm CMOS process, culminating in the completion of layout design and small-scale engineering fabrication. …”
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Prevalence of Hypertension and Associated Factors among Residents Aged ≥18 Years in Ganzhou, China: A Cross-Sectional Study by Junwang Gu, Qi Wang, Wei Qiu, Fen Lin, Chunmei Wu, Ming Hao, Ping Wu

“…The prevalence of hypertension in Ganzhou was 28.5%, and the age-standardized prevalence of hypertension was 22.4%. Univariate logistic regression analysis revealed that multiple variables have a statistically significant effect on the prevalence of hypertension. …”
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Anterior Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy for Recurvatum Deformity of the Proximal Tibia Secondary to Physeal Arrest: A Dual Site Study by John J. Bartoletta, Gregory A. Schmale, Tressa M. Mattioli-Lewis, Maryse Bouchard

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistics were expressed as means and standard deviations. Results: Twelve patients with a mean age of 13.1 years (10–15 years) were included in this study. …”
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Bearing Fault Classification Using Improved Antlion Optimizer and Extreme Learning Machine by Zhuanzhe Zhao, Yu Zhang, Qiang Ma, Yujian Rui, Guowen Ye, Mengxian Wang, Yongming Liu, Zhen Zhang, Neng Wei, Zhijian Tu

“…Finally, the bearing data of 8 patterns from Western Reserve University are decomposed by local mean decomposition (LMD), and then the symbolic entropy (SE) of the first three product function (PF) components signals is extracted and used as the input eigenvectors. Compared with the standard ELM and ALO-ELM models, the ELALO-ELM model has better generalization and stronger robustness and it can effectively improve the efficiency of network training and the accuracy of early fault pattern classification in bearing fault diagnosis. …”
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Prevalence and factors associated with alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV attending care and treatment centers at Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study. by Florian Emanuel Ghaimo, Ester Steven Mzilangwe, Samuel Chacha, Saidi Bakari Kuganda

“…Data were collected using standardized tools through interviewer administration. …”
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Municipal solid wastes quantification and model forecasting by Y. Teshome, N. Habtu, M. Molla, M. Ulsido

“…Based on a high regression coefficient determination value (0.72), low mean absolute error (0.094), sum square error (1.28), and standard error of the estimate (0.908), Model 4 was chosen as the best-fit model among the proposed models.CONCLUSION: The developed models met multiple linear regression assumptions and could be used to estimate the rate of household solid waste generation. …”
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METHAPHYSICS OF DEATH PENALTY by V. E. Gromov

“…The author thinks that moral standards exclude any sentimental interpretation of humanism and mercy. …”
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ACUTE TOXICITY, PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, AND ANTIMICROBIAL INVESTIGATION OF AQUEOUS EXTRACT OF SODOM APPLE TREE (Calotropis procera Ait.F) LEAF OBTAINED WITHIN ANCHOR UNIVERSITY, L... by Olatunde A Oseni, Hilda A Emmanuel-Akerele, Wuraola A Adebayo

“…The antimicrobial activity, phytochemical screening and acute toxicity of the leaf was carried out using standard methods for the analyses. The antimicrobial activity of <em>Calotropis procera</em> leaf extract for bacterial showed that <em>Streptococcus pyogenes</em>, <em>Staphylococcus aureus</em>, <em>Escherichia coli</em> and <em>Aspergillus candideus</em> were resistant to the plant extract, while <em>Penicillum corylophilum</em> showed susceptibility to the plant extract. …”
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Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Questionnaire by Arife Korkut, Ilkim Citak Karakaya, Semiha Yenisehir, Mehmet Gurhan Karakaya

“…STUDY DESIGN: Psychometric properties of the Turkish version prolapse and incontinence knowledge questionnaire, which was developed according to standard scientific translation procedures, were analyzed on 206 volunteer women (31.79±8.79-year-old), after being tested for its comprehensibility and content validity. …”
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Comparing Physical Attribute Distinctions in Male Kho-Kho Positions by Sarita Tyagi, Anil Kumar Vanaik, Monika Wasuja, Dessalegn Wase Mola

“…Data collection tools included a weighing scale for body weight, a flexible metal tape for circumferences and arm length, and a stadiometer for height and sitting height. The mean and standard deviation were computed for each parameter, and an independent samples t-test was used to compare the two groups. …”
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