Assessment of surface roughness and compressive strength of resin-based composite using different types of bleaching protocols. by Hemn Muhssin Suleman

“…Results: The enamel surface roughness of all specimens were increased after bleaching protocols to a very similar extent with no statistically significant difference between the means of enamel roughness of the control group and the other three groups and the highest value was recorded in the Carbamide Peroxide group (CP), while compressive strength of the composite was decreased after using bleaching protocols in all groups in comparision with the control group and the least compressive strength was recorded in (HP) group followed by (HP in-Office) group and (CP) group respectively. …”
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Study on clinically manifested reproductive health problems of dairy cows managed under intensive and semi-intensive production systems in Wondo Genet district, Southern Ethiopia by Amene Fekadu, Yifat Denbarga, Tesfaye Belay, Desie Sheferaw, Fufa Abunna, Kebede Amenu, Rahmeto Abebe, Mesele Abera, Berhanu Mekibib

“…Among the considered host and management related risk factors, only presence of previous reproductive disorder had statistically significant association with the occurrence of reproductive disorder (p<0.05). …”
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Evaluation of Reliability and Validity of Three Common Dry Eye Questionnaires in Chinese by Fan Lu, Aizhu Tao, Yinu Hu, Weiwei Tao, Ping Lu

“…There were significant differences (P<0.05) in MQ and OSDI scores among different groups, but there were no statistically significant differences between the mild-to-moderate group and the severe group in terms of SEEQ scores. …”
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Co-expression of glutamatergic and autism-related genes in the hippocampus of male mice with disturbances of social behavior by I. L. Kovalenko, A. G. Galyamina, D. A. Smagin, N. N. Kudryavtseva

“…Correlative analysis revealed a statistically significant association between GG and GA expression. …”
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Recent evidence comparing combination of conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs with biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs in rheumatoid arthritis by Abhishek Zanwar, Sakir Ahmed, Durga Prasanna Misra, Vikas Agarwal, Aman Sharma, Anupam Wakhlu, Vir Singh Negi

“…Whereas some studies have shown a minor but statistically significant progression of radiographic damage in those receiving combination of csDMARDs versus those on bDMARDs, others have not, further confirmed in a recent meta-analysis. …”
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The Effect of Self-Myofascial Release on the Pennation Angle of the Vastus Medialis Oblique and the Vastus Lateralis in Athletic Male Individuals: An Ultrasound Investigation by Queenie Mae Torrente, Alban Killingback, Philip J Adds, Claire Robertson

“… # Results There was a statistically significant (p < 0.001) decrease in the pennation angles of the VMO and VL after the SMR regime. …”
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Meta-analysis of Acupuncture Efficacy on Nerve Root Cervical Spondylosis Therapy by Xunlu YIN, Liguo ZHU, Minshan FENG, Xu WEI, Jie YU, Long LIANG

“…Meta analysis indicated that acupuncture combined with traction in the therapy of nerve root type cervical to improve spondylopathy pain relief [MD=-1.69, 95%CI (-2.63, -0.75) ];to improve the current pain conditions (PPI) [MD=-0.41, 95%CI (-0.56, -0.26) ];pain relief [VAS (McGill) ] [MD=-1.43, 95%CI (-2.21, -0.6) ];total pain score (PRI) [MD=-2.43, 95%CI (-4.06, -0.80) ];pain perception total score [PRI (S) ] [MD=-1.63, 95%CI (-2.07, -1.20) ];Pain Emotion Total Score [PRI (A) ] [MD=-0.89, 95%CI (-1.39, -0.38) ].The effect of acupuncture group in cervical spondylotic myelopathy therapy was better than that of the traction group, the difference was statistically significant (P&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Acupuncture has good curative effect and advantage in the therapy of cervical spondylosis of nerve root type. …”
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Impact of COBIT5 Framework Application in the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Information Technology. “An Applied Analytical study of a sample of Iraqi Private Shareholding Banks”... by Abdul Ridha S. AL-Basri, Adnan Mohammmed

“…Checklist was used to collect research data and to perform statistical analysis, SPSS-19 was used to calculate (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, coefficient of difference, relative importance, T test, F test, R2 determination factor), The results confirmed the existence of a statistically significant correlation and impact of the framework (COBIT5) as an internal control tool in the Iraqi private shareholding banks, in addition to the application of the framework (COBIT5) as an internal control tool helped in the governance and management of banks as well as maximize the value and benefit through the use of technology Information. …”
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Smoking and alcohol use plays a mediating role on the social determinants of high blood pressure: Evidence from nationally representative sample in India by Arivarasan Barathi, Yuvaraj Krishnamoorthy, Rajan Rushender

“…Mediation analysis showed partial mediation by alcohol and tobacco, which was statistically significant (P < 0.001). Conclusion: These results will help in developing targeted interventions to address the unique risk factors and challenges faced by different population subgroups.…”
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Comparison of Simulated and True Keratometry Measurements Using Swept-Source Optical Coherence Tomography and Dual Scheimpflug–Placido Imaging by Elizabeth A. Urias, Efstathia Polychronopoulou, Rahul T. Pandit

“…For SimK, there was a statistically significant difference between devices only for mean keratometry (K), whereas for TrueK, there were significant differences in flat K, steep K, and mean K. …”
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Influence of immune cells and inflammatory factors on Alzheimer’s disease axis: evidence from mediation Mendelian randomization study by Linzhu, Jianxin Zhang, Wenhui Fan, Chen Su, Zhi Jin

“…Additionally, two statistically significant inflammatory factors were found to have potential causal relationships with AD. …”
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Analysis of Workaholism and Burnout Among Employees of Administrative Units and Two Selected Banks in Slovenia by Tatjana Kozjek, Anja Bandelj

“…Findings: Survey results revealed no statistically significant differences in the variables of workaholism and burnout between administrative units and the two selected banks, among participants employed in managerial and non-managerial positions, and across genders. …”
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Epidemiology of gastrointestinal parasites of dogs in four districts of central Ethiopia: Prevalence and risk factors. by Kibruyesfa Bayou, Getachew Terefe, Bersissa Kumsa

“…In contrast, statistically significant variation in the prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites was not recorded among dogs of different breeds. …”
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Application of artifact suppression algorithm of post-processing CBCT software in root canal filling materials by Carlos ESTRELA, Mônica Misaé Endo, Mike Reis Bueno, Bruno Correa Azevedo, Daniel Almeida Decurcio, Lucas Rodrigues Araujo Estrela

“…Results There were no statistically significant differences (p>0.05) in the measurement of original root canal filling materials obtained by the micrometer versus the e-Vol DX software in the mesiodistal and buccolingual directions. …”
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Balancing Progress and Preservation: The Complex Interplay of Economic Growth and Forest Conservation in Nepal’s Carbon Dioxide Emissions by Omkar Poudel, Pradeep Acharya, Sarad Chandra Kafle, Basanta Prasad Adhikari

“…The DOLS results demonstrated a positive and statistically significant relationship between economic growth and CO2 emissions (Shafik and Bandyopadhyay, 1992). …”
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Molecular identification and phylogenetic analysis of Cysticercus tenuicollis isolated from sheep in Mosul city, Iraq by Omer K. Alhankawe, Nadia S. Alhayali, Donea A. Abdullah

“…Males showed a higher rate 17.8% than females 13.04%, with a statistically significant. The rate was higher in adult males 21.56% and females 14.28% than in young males 9.09% and females 11.11%. …”
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Temporal trends in mental health terminology in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials. by Amir-Ali Golrokhian-Sani, Maya Morcos, Alecco Philippi, Reem Al-Rawi, Marc Morcos, Rui Fu

“…<h4>Results</h4>Our results depicted a statistically significant increasing trend in three (i.e., loneliness, anxiety, distress) of the four mental health conditions by year. …”
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Do MCHC, MPV, and Procalcitonin Levels Determine Prognosis in Acute Coronary Syndrome? by Serhat Karaman, Abuzer Coskun

“…Correlation analysis for PCT, MCHC, and MPV with complications developing after MI, mortality, and TVCAD found positive and statistically significant correlations. Conclusion. High PCT, MCHC, and MPV levels in acute coronary syndrome may be beneficial predictive values in terms of complications that may develop, TVCAD, and mortality.…”
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Evaluation of hearing screening results of newborns born to SARS-CoV-2 positive pregnant women by Ünal Akça, Emre Sanrı, Gülfer Akça

“…However, a subsequent analysis revealed that there was no statistically significant difference between the results of the secondary follow-up screening (p=0.926). …”
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A Systematic Pan-Cancer Analysis of YY1 Aberrations and their Relationship with Clinical Outcome, Tumor Microenvironment, and Therapeutic Targets by Xinghao Fu, Feihong Ji, Qi He, Xinguang Qiu

“…In TCGA database, YY1 expression in BRCA, BRCA-LumA, BRCA-LumB, CESC, CHOL, COAD, ESCA, HNSC, HNSC-HPV-, KIRP, LGG, LIHC, and PAAD tumor tissues was a statistically significant positive connection of the estimated infiltration value of cancer-associated fibroblasts but a negative correlation in TGCT. …”
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