Measuring Faculty Excellence: Introducing a Model by Anoush Dehnadi Moghadam

“…Excellence Score = Technical Skills × approach to teaching × Professional Competence The multiplication method was chosen because the presence of competence in all three areas is mandatory, meaning that the absence of competence in one area makes the result equale to  zero. …”
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The success of reforestation after experimental strip-shelterwood felling in the pine stands of the Eastern Polissia of Ukraine by Anatolyi Zhezhkun

“…The width of the strip with removed trees was equal to the average height of the parent stand (25-30 m). …”
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Comparison of popular sagittal cephalometric analyses for validity and reliability by Irfan Qamaruddin, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Fazal Shahid, Sadaf Tanveer, Marvee Umer, Erum Amin

“…Current study compares ANB, Wits appraisal, Beta angle, Yen angle and W angle for their validity and reliability in diagnosis of skeletal classes. Methods: Pretreatment cephalograph of 209 orthodontic patients comprised of 92 males and 117 females were selected from orthodontic archives. …”
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DESIGNING LIGHTING CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR DEVELOPING IMAGE SCANNING DEVICE OF BULLET AND CARTRIDGE CASE TRACE by Hoang Cong Son, Le Duy Tuan, Nguyen Trong Hung, Mai Dang Linh, Dinh Thi Huyen Trang*

“…Besides using traditional optical methods for examining firearm marks, image scanning devices for bullet and cartridge case marks integrated with identification, management, and search software are widely. …”
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Comparative Cost Analysis of Four Interventions to Prevent HIV Transmission in Bandung, Indonesia by Eveline J.M. Verstraaten, Fenna M.M. Beeren, Jip L.C Janssen, Sophie Kemper, Adiatma Y.M Siregar, Noor Tromp, Rob Baltussen

“…The aim of this analysis is to determine the costs of four HIV/AIDS interventions in Bandung, Indonesia in 2015, to inform the local AIDS commission. Methods: data on utilization and costs of the different interventions were collected in a sexual transmitted infections (STI)-clinic and the KPA, the local HIV/AIDS commission, for the period of January 2015-December 2015. …”
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Efficient Zero-Knowledge Proofs for Set Membership in Blockchain-Based Sensor Networks: A Novel OR-Aggregation Approach by Oleksandr Kuznetsov, Emanuele Frontoni, Marco Arnesano, Kateryna Kuznetsova

“…Extensive experimental evaluation demonstrates the superiority of our approach over existing methods, particularly for large-scale deployments. …”
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Interlaboratory comparison tests in mineralogical works by Elena G. Ozhogina, Maria I. Lebedeva, Elena A. Gorbatova

“…The purpose of interlaboratory comparison tests (ICTs) is to assess the results of X-ray quantitative phase analysis of an artificial mixture of minerals and to confirm the level of competence of testing laboratories.Methods. The procedure for conducting interlaboratory comparison tests is as follows: development of the programme and its approval; collecting and registering applications from laboratories, willing to participate in the ICT programme; preparation and simultaneous sending of control samples with accompanying information materials to those participating in the experiment; statistical processing of obtained results; drawing up, approval and circulation of documents confirming participation of the laboratories. …”
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Latent and Asymptomatic Toxocara Infection among Young Population in Northwest Iran: The Necessity of Informing People as a Potential Health Risk by Tina Momeni, Mahmoud Mahami-Oskouei, Esmaeil Fallah, Abdolrasoul Safaiyan, Leyla Mahami-Oskouei

“…This study was designed to determine the frequency of anti-Toxocara antibodies in youngsters aging from 2 to 20 years in northwest Iran. Materials and Methods. 397 samples were taken randomly almost equally from four locations in Urmia, west Azerbaijan, during August 2014 to September 2015. …”
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Structure and Elemental Composition of Pb1 – xSnxS Films by P.V. Koval, А.S. Оpanasyuk, A.I. Turavets, I.S. Tashlykov, A.A. Ponomarev, P. Zhukowski

“…In this paper by the methods of diffractometry, scanning and atomic force microscopy, X-ray characteristic radiation induced by focused proton beam (PIXE), Rutherford backscattering of helium-4 ions we have investigated Pb1 – xSnxS films obtained by "hot wall". …”
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Predicting fitness coaches’ intentions to include persons with disabilities in gyms: an application of the theory of planned behavior by Milan Dransmann, Michael Braksiek, Christopher Meier, Bernd Gröben, Lara Lesch, Pamela Wicker

“…IntroductionPromoting equal access to fitness offers implies the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in gyms. …”
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Tradeoffs and decision-making in moderate to severe psoriasis for oral versus injectable treatments: data from patients and dermatologists in Australia by Saxon D. Smith, Simon Fifer, Meredith Edwards, Anne Walter, Yichen Zhong, Joe Zhuo, Bronwyn West, Lynda Spelman

“…Background Oral systemic and injectable biologic treatments are available in Australia to treat moderate to severe psoriasis.Objective To examine how patients and dermatologists in Australia choose between oral and injectable treatments for psoriasis.Methods In this discrete choice experiment (DCE), adults with moderate to severe psoriasis and dermatologists were asked to choose between 2 treatments labeled by mode of administration (‘oral’ or ‘subcutaneous injection’), each with randomly assigned levels for 9 treatment attributes. …”
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Comparative Cost Analysis of Four Interventions to Prevent HIV Transmission in Bandung, Indonesia by Eveline J.M. Verstraaten, Fenna M.M. Beeren, Jip L.C Janssen, Sophie Kemper, Adiatma Y.M Siregar, Noor Tromp, Rob Baltussen

“…The aim of this analysis is to determine the costs of four HIV/AIDS interventions in Bandung, Indonesia in 2015, to inform the local AIDS commission. Methods: data on utilization and costs of the different interventions were collected in a sexual transmitted infections (STI)-clinic and the KPA, the local HIV/AIDS commission, for the period of January 2015-December 2015. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Efficiency, Efficacy, and Patient Perception of Caries Excavation Burs in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Arundhati Goyal, Manvi Srivastava, Ritu Khanduja, Kusum Bharti

“…Aim: This <italic>in vivo</italic> study was aimed to investigate and compare the cutting efficiency, removal of carious dentin (efficacy), and patient comfort while removing caries between newer caries excavation bur (ceramic bur and smart bur) with conventional bur (diamond point). Material and methods: A total number of 75 carious primary molars were selected in pediatric patients and three different types of burs were used for caries excavation which were evaluated and compared for total time taken (efficiency), remaining infected dentin (efficacy), and patient acceptance clinically. …”
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Unveiling the situation of water hyacinth on fresh water bodies in Nigeria and South Africa: Management, workable practices and potentials by Ednah K. Onyari, Gloria U. Fayomi, Adesoji T. Jaiyeola

“…The presence of the weed in fresh water has become a major threat to economic, social activities especially to individuals who obtain their source of livelihood and survival from waterways, lack of access to clean water resulting to increased spread of water borne diseases and health implications is equally noted as continuous threat of this weed. Several efforts made to eradicate this weed have proved unsuccessful as the invasive weed outgrow the control methods. …”
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Small Intestinal Atresia: Should We Preserve the Peel or Toss It? by Benedetta Marino, Giulia Mottadelli, Marta Bisol, Maria Sergio, Piergiorgio Gamba, Elisa Zambaiti

“…We compared outcomes of apple-peel atresia based on different surgical approaches. Methods: a retrospective review from two institutions compared APA-resected and APA-preserved patients. …”
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Efficacy of diode laser application versus silver diamine fluoride (SDF) as a modification of Hall technique in primary teeth by Ghada A. Salem, Rasha F. Sharaf, Maryam El Mansy

“…Aim: The current study aimed to increase the success rate of the Hall technique in carious primary molars by eradicating bacteria present in carious lesions using SDF or diode laser in combination with the Hall technique. Materials and methods: A total of 159 children aged 4–8 years were randomly divided into three equal groups: Group I, application of the Hall technique; Group II, SDF with Hall technique; Group III, diode laser with Hall technique. …”
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Protocol: what are the ethnic inequities in care outcomes related to haematological malignancies, treated with transplant/cellular therapies, in the UK? A systematic review by Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Alastair K Denniston, Joht Singh Chandan, Nicola Adderley, David Burns, Samuel Cusworth, Zareen Deplano

“…We aim to report on the current knowledge to guide future research.Methods and analysis A variety of databases will be searched for literature on UK minority ethnic populations receiving haematopoietic stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. …”
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Design, implementation and evaluation of value-based payment models: a Delphi study by Diogo L. L. Leao, Lise A. M. Moers, Henricus-Paul Cremers, Dennis van Veghel, Wim Groot, Milena Pavlova

“…The Delphi technique was used to reach consensus among a panel of (inter)national experts on these factors. Methods An expert panel of 15 members participated in a three-round Delphi study. …”
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Impact of Digital Panoramic Radiograph Magnification on Vertical Measurement Accuracy by Marc El Hage, Jean-Pierre Bernard, Christophe Combescure, Lydia Vazquez

“…The purpose of this panoramic radiography study was to assess the impact of image magnification on the accuracy of vertical measurements in the posterior mandible. Methods. Six dental implants, inserted in the posterior segments of a resin model, were used as reference objects. …”
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Electroanalytical Performance of Graphene Paste Electrode Modified Al(III)-TiO2 Nanocomposites in Fipronil Solution by Muhammad Nurdin, Zul Arham, Sri Rahayu, La Ode Agus Salim, Maulidiyah Maulidiyah

“…The new composite material Al(III)-TiO2 has been synthesized and applied as a modifier of graphene paste electrode for the determination of fipronil pesticide by cyclic voltammetry. The methods were to synthesis of Aluminum-Titanium dioxide (AT), preparation of graphene paste electrode with mass varied Al(III)-TiO2 (GAT) (0.05 g, 0.1 g, 0.2 g), and fipronil electroanalytic respons. …”
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