Decision-making process of tomatoes purchase by generation Z: case study in the Slovak Republic by Michaela Šugrova, Marek Plachy, Ľudmila Nagyova, Jozef Šumichrast

“…The accuracy of provided hypotheses was verified using the following mathematical-statistical methods: Chi-Square test of independence, Mann-Whitney U-test, and as Chi test for equality of proportions between two samples. …”
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Tilt, Decentration, and Internal Higher-Order Aberrations of Sutured Posterior-Chamber Intraocular Lenses in Patients with Open Globe Injuries by Xiangjia Zhu, Yinglei Zhang, Wenwen He, Hongfei Ye, Chunhui Jiang, Yi Lu

“…To evaluate the tilt, decentration, and internal higher-order aberrations (HOAs) of sutured posterior-chamber intraocular lenses (IOLs) in patients with open globe injuries. Methods. 46 consecutive patients (47 eyes) who underwent transsclerally sutured IOL implantation were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. …”
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Phacoviscocanalostomy versus phacotrabeculectomy to treat glaucoma associated with cataracts: a meta-analysis by Dillan Cunha Amaral, Mário Luiz Ribeiro Monteiro, Denisse J. Mora-Paez, Ana Luiza Machado Ribeiro Pimentel, Matheus Mizerani Fernandes de Almeida, Jacqueline L. Chen, Raíza Jacometti, Milton Ruiz Alves, Jaime Guedes, Ricardo Noguera Louzada

“…ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effectiveness and safety of phacoviscocanalostomy and phacotrabeculectomy in treating combined glaucoma and cataracts. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following the PRISMA guidelines. …”
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Thinner Corneas Appear to Have More Striking Effects of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Patients with Progressive Keratoconus by Yunfei Han, Yanyun Xu, Wei Zhu, Yuling Liu, Zhen Liu, Xiaoxiao Dou, Guoying Mu

“…To analyze the outcomes and difference after UVA/riboflavin corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) in four different corneal thickness groups of patients with progressive keratoconus. Methods. Retrospective study. Eyes with progressive keratoconus after CXL were divided into 4 subgroups as follows: group 1, thinnest corneal thickness (TCT) ≤ 400 µm; group 2, 400 µm < TCT ≤ 450 µm; group 3, 450 µm < TCT ≤ 500 µm; group 4, TCT ≥ 500 µm. …”
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Efficiency and safety of the fixed latanoprost/ dorzolamide combination in open-angle glaucoma hypotensive treatment by V. V. Neroev, S. Yu. Petrov, A. N. Zhuravleva, O. M. Filippova, O. M. Kalinina, L. V. Yakubova, S. M. Kosakyan, L. V. Vasilenkova

“…Purpose: to determine the efficacy and safety of fixed latanoprost/dorzolamide combination Dorzoprost in hypotensive treatment of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients previously treated with latanoprost.Material and methods. An observational study included 30 patients (37 eyes) with moderate and advanced POAG who had uncompensated elevated IOP receiving latanoprost monotherapy. …”
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Differences in Surgical Management of Corneal Perforations, Measured over Six Years by Katarzyna Krysik, Dariusz Dobrowolski, Anita Lyssek-Boron, Judyta Jankowska-Szmul, Edward A. Wylegala

“…To report the surgical approach, anatomical and functional results, and complications in the group of patients with corneal perforation. Materials and Methods. 247 eyes with corneal perforation were operated on between January 2010 and July 2016. …”
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Mapping the Landscape of Digital Government Transformation: A Bibliometric Analysis by Younus Muhammad, Purnomo Eko Priyo, Nurmandi Achmad, Mutiarin Dyah, Manaf Halimah Abdul, Prianto Andi Luhur, Sohsan Imron, Irawan Bambang, Salahudin Salahudin, Akbar Idil, Khairunnisa Tiara

“…Bibliometric analysis and literature reviews were the two types of research methods that were utilized in this study. The literature review makes use of citation analysis to detect patterns in the relationship between scientific papers, whereas the bibliometric analysis employs quantitative tools to evaluate published physical units. …”
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Missed opportunities for delivering nutrition interventions in first 1000 days of life in India: insights from the National Family Health Survey, 2006 and 2016 by Rasmi Avula, Purnima Menon, Phuong Hong Nguyen, Vani Sethi, Nemat Hajeebhoy, Lan Mai Tran, Alok Kumar, Dinesh Baswal, Alok Ranjan

“…We (1) examined the opportunity gaps between delivery platforms and corresponding nutrition interventions through the continuum of care in India between 2006 and 2016 and and (2) assessed inequalities in these opportunity gaps.Methods We used two rounds of the National Family Health Survey data from 2005 to 2006 and 2015–2016 (n=36 850 and 190 898 mother–child dyads, respectively). …”
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Improvement of a long random skin flap survival by application of vascular endothelial growth factor in various ways of local administration in a rat model by Spyridon A. Vourtsis, Apostolos E. Papalois, George D. Agrogiannis, Petros K. Spyriounis, Efstratios Patsouris, Mihai Ionac

“…The effect of various ways of local administration of VEGF on random skin flap survival was studied, using flaps with a relatively high length (L) to width (W) ratio (5:1). Materials and Methods: An 1.5 × 7.5 cm dorsal skin flap with the pedicle orientated, centered, and remaining attached between the lower angles of the scapulae was elevated in 45 Wistar rats in different phases, depending on the group. …”
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The Need for the Retina’s Surface “Drying” during Macular Hole Surgery by A. Yu. Kleymenov, V. N. Kazaykin, M. B. Matevosyan, G. V. Chashchin, A. V. Pestov, I. S. Puzyrev

“…Purpose: to determine the relevance of retina’s surface “drying” during vitrectomy at the stage of exchange of infusion solution for air based on an experimental study and calculation of the geometric dimensions of a drop of moisture formed in the macular region.Patients and Methods. There were 10 patients (10 eyes), who had a vitrectomy for a macular tear with air injection in one eye. …”
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Life skills among school-going adolescents in South India: A gender comparison by Vaddar Thippeswamy, K Vishwesh, Arif Ali, Govindappa Lakshmana

“…The present study aims to study and compare the life skills among 8th- and 9th-grade male and female students attending the schools of Udupi, Karnataka, India. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A descriptive research design was considered for the present study. …”
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Critical Reflections on Cinema Belgica: The Database for New Cinema History in Belgium by Vincent Ducatteeuw, Daniel Biltereyst, Philippe Meers, Christophe Verbruggen, Dries Moreels, Julia Noordegraaf, Sally Chambers, Pieterjan De Potter, Tamar Cachet, Nicolas Franck, Florian Deroo

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Preoperative detection of extraprostatic tumor extension in patients with primary prostate cancer utilizing [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI by Clemens P. Spielvogel, Jing Ning, Kilian Kluge, David Haberl, Gabriel Wasinger, Josef Yu, Holger Einspieler, Laszlo Papp, Bernhard Grubmüller, Shahrokh F. Shariat, Pascal A. T. Baltzer, Paola Clauser, Markus Hartenbach, Lukas Kenner, Marcus Hacker, Alexander R. Haug, Sazan Rasul

“…The aim of this study was to enhance pre-operative EPE detection through multimodal data integration using explainable machine learning (ML). Methods Patients with newly diagnosed PCa who underwent [68Ga]Ga-PSMA-11 PET/MRI and subsequent RP were recruited retrospectively from two time ranges for training, cross-validation, and independent validation. …”
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Utilization of plastic waste in hot mix asphalt using dry mixing processes: Laboratory assessment of airborne microplastics by Thanon Bualuang, Peerapong Jitsangiam, Napat Jakrawatana, Pimpawat Teeratitayangkul, Patipat Vongruang, Chotchanit Thienchai, Pongsakorn Wongchana, Jitinun Prommarin

“…Airborne MCPs in construction environments raise potential health concerns, as prolonged exposure to fine particulate matter has been associated with respiratory inflammation and other adverse health effects. The dry-mixing method, which involves blending plastic waste with heated aggregates before adding the asphalt binder, was analyzed under controlled laboratory conditions across mixing, laying, and in-service phases. …”
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Insights From a User Experience‐Focused Virtual Study on the Feasibility and Challenges of Decentralized Clinical Trials by Yue Ma, Le Li, Gaili Gao, Huan Zhou, Jianmiao Yang, Jiao Zheng, Li Zheng, Lu Zhang, Min Jiang, Pu Li, Wenjing Zhou, Xia Chen, Ying Wang, Weiyi Zheng, Yan Zhang

“…This study, conducted between October 2023 and June 2024, engaged stakeholders to simulate the roles of the investigator, study nurse/pharmacist, and patient in a DCT, and explored feasibility, challenges, and procedures locally. Using a mixed‐method approach including focus group interviews, heuristic evaluation, usability testing, surveys, and one‐on‐one interviews, four DCT elements (eConsent, direct‐from‐patient sample collection, televisits, and direct‐to‐patient investigational medicine delivery) were simulated at 11 Chinese investigational sites with 36 researchers. …”
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The prevalence and trends of waterpipe tobacco smoking: A systematic review. by Mohammed Jawad, Rana Charide, Reem Waziry, Andrea Darzi, Rami A Ballout, Elie A Akl

“…We aimed to systematically review the medical literature on waterpipe tobacco prevalence and trends.<h4>Methods</h4>We searched Medline, Embase and ISI Web of Science for 'waterpipe' and its synonyms, without using language or date restrictions. …”
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Monomer release from resin based dental restorative materials exposed to radiation by Busra Gulec, Pinar Gul, Burak Erdemci

“…The aim of this study is to determine the monomer released from the materials after radiotherapy is applied to 13 different dental restorative materials based dimethacrylate resin. Methods 13 different restorative materials were used. 20 specimens were prepared from each material and specimens were randomly divided into two equal groups: experimental and control groups (n = 10). …”
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Error effect of executive elements movement of the lathe tool on forming motion paths by Vilor L. Zakovorotny, Valery E. Gvindzhiliya

“…These errors change the forming motions indirectly, through their transformation by the dynamic cutting system with account for the elastic deformations of the tool and the workpiece. Materials and Methods. Laws of the relation between the executive elements and forming paths for the longitudinal cutting case are considered. …”
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TANAH UNTUK KEADILAN SOSIAL : PERBANDINGAN PENATAAN DAN PENGATURAN PERTANAHAN DI BEBERAPA NEGARA by Imam Koeswahyono

“…In addition, it provides an objective rational explanation of the causes of differences both in philosophy, conception, legal politics, regulation and equality between land laws in the three countries. …”
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Comparing the effects of magnesium sulfate and lidocaine spray on hemodynamic changes caused by laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation: a randomized clinical trial by Marzieh khalaji, Mohadese Babaie, Fatemeh Bayat, Mehdi Rezaee, Banafsheh Mashak

“…Design This double-blind clinical trial (code IRCT20230719058846N1) was conducted on the patients undergoing elective surgery in the city of Karaj. Methods A total of 100 patients, aged 18 to 40 years and classified as ASA I or II, who were candidates for elective surgery, were randomly assigned to two equal groups. …”
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