The customer journey in the light of sensory marketing for fast food restaurants by Mohammed Edan Al Khazraje, Mustafa Raad Saleh, Noor Khaleel Ibrahem

“…Structural equation modelling, descriptive statistics, regression and correlation analyses were used as research methods. The empirical framework includes the results of an online survey with 303 respondents, who are regular customers of four most popular fast food restaurants in Baghdad (Iraq). …”
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Patients’ Perceptions and Success Rate of Temporary Anchorage Devices After the Immediate and Delayed Loading of Orthodontic Mini-Implants-Randomized Clinical Trial by Subhrajeet Narayan Sahoo, Snigdha Pattanaik, Smruti Bhusan Nanda, Noorjahan Mohammad, Azuvi Khan, Saibalini Pani

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the pain and discomfort experienced by patients following the placement of orthodontic mini-implants and immediate loading with delayed loading, and to evaluate their success rate to formulate a definite clinical protocol for loading of the orthodontic mini-implants. Material and Methods: Totally, 32 adult Orthodontic patients who required the extraction of the maxillary first premolars were recruited for the study. …”
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Effectiveness of using a vibration device to ease pain during upper extremity injections: A randomized controlled trial by Hatan Mortada, Abdullah A. Al Qurashi, Muna F. Alnaim, Khalid Arab, Abdullah E. Kattan

“…The results of this study may have implications for improving patient outcomes and satisfaction during routine injection procedures. Material and Methods: This randomized controlled trial included patients aged 18 years or older who were scheduled to receive an injection in the upper extremity. …”
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New (<i>t</i>, <i>n</i>)-Threshold P-VSS Schemes Using Fewer Types of Polarizers by Cang-Wei Huang, Justie Su-Tzu Juan

“…Therefore, traditional VSS decryption methods are viewed as logical OR operations. In 1997, the VSS scheme based on the polarization of the light wave was proposed. …”
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Evaluation of Postendodontic Pain Using Multiple and Single Rotary File Systems in Single-Visit Endodontics - A Comparative Study by Sambarta Das, Monika Mohanty, Chinmayee Priyadarsini, Dipti Das, Eleena Satapathy, Ankit Panda

“…The rotary file system used during the procedure significantly influences this pain. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients requiring single-visit root canal treatment on single-rooted teeth were divided into two groups: group A (n = 30) treated using multiple rotary file systems, and group B (n = 30) treated using a single rotary file system. …”
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Evaluation of Preference of Pain Scale in Children using Novel Animated Emoji Scale in Nepal: An Observational Study by Ankita Agrawal, Manisha Upadhyay

“…This study was aimed to evaluate the preference of pain scale among these three scales in pediatrics patients. Methods: This hospital based cross sectional study was carried out from January till June in 182 children aged between 3-14 years divided into three groups on the basis of age: Group A (3-6 years, Group B 7-10 years, and Group C 11-14 years). …”
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Long-Term Effect on Corneal Curvature of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus by Jess L. Paningasan, Jr, MD, Ruben Lim Bon Siong, MD

“…Objective: To determine the effect of corneal collagen cross-linking on the corneal curvature of eyes with keratoconus measured using an Oculus Pentacam® at 2 years and annually thereafter. Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective study involving patients with keratoconus who had undergone uncomplicated collagen cross-linking using the Dresden protocol from January 2012 to March 2016. …”
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“Video Killed the Radio Star”: Transitioning from an Audio- to a Video-Based Exam in Hungarian Language Classes for International Medical Students by Gabriella Hild, Anna Dávidovics, Vilmos Warta, Timea Németh

“…Conducted at a Hungarian medical university with 61 second-year students, the study uses a mixed-methods approach. Quantitative data from a questionnaire and qualitative insights from focus group interviews reveal students’ experiences with the video-based exam tasks and preparatory materials. …”
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Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of two different fascial blocks in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery: A randomized control trial by Vanita Ahuja, Aastika Mahajan, Deepak Thapa, Sukanya Mitra, Deepika Gupta, Sanjay Gupta, Rajeev Sharma, Simrandeep Singh

“…No study has compared transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with retrolaminar block (RLB) in laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery for postoperative pain relief. Material and Methods: In this prospective, randomized trial, 42 male patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, aged 18–65 years, and having a BMI <40 kg/m2 received TAP or RLB following laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. …”
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Relapse Risk Factors Associated with Cravings in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder by Ze-Yu Lin, Shih-Chun Meng, Ming-Chyi Huang

“…We intended to examine changes in the 27-item Chinese Alcohol Relapse Risk Scale (C-ARRS) and psychological measures over two weeks of alcohol withdrawal and to explore factors contributing to C-ARRS scores and their changes. Methods: Totally, 253 AUD patients receiving withdrawal treatment were assessed at baseline (week 0) and week two using C-ARRS, Obsessive Compulsive Drinking Scale (OCDS), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). …”
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An Institutional Theory Framework for Leveraging Large Language Models for Policy Analysis and Intervention Design by J. de Curtò, I. de Zarzà, Leandro Sebastián Fervier, Victoria Sanagustín-Fons, Carlos T. Calafate

“…A key focus is on the theoretical integration of social order mechanisms, including communication modes as institutional structures, token optimization as an efficiency mechanism, and institutional memory adaptation. A mixed methods approach was used that included sophisticated visualization techniques and use cases in the hospitality sector, in global food security, and in educational development. …”
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COMBINED TECHNIQUES OF CAUDAL EPIDURAL BLOCK AND TRANSFORAMINAL NERVE ROOT BLOCK IN THE TREATMENT OF DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE LUMBAR SPINE: A COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS by Marília de Jesus Nogueira, Anderson Gomes Marin, Mariana Demétrio de Sousa Pontes, Carlos Fernando Pereira da Silva Herrero

“…ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to assess cost-effectiveness of caudal epidural block with transforaminal nerve root block in the treatment of degenerative diseases of the lumbar spine. Methods: A total of 47 patients with lumbar sciatica symptoms were included. …”
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Outcomes in Recurrent Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Repair: Does Scleral Buckling at Primary or Secondary Surgery Impact Results? by Hébert M, Garneau J, Doukkali S, Bourgault S, Caissie M, Tourville É, Dirani A

“…Mélanie Hébert, Jérôme Garneau, Sihame Doukkali, Serge Bourgault, Mathieu Caissie, Éric Tourville, Ali Dirani Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, CHU de Québec – Université Laval, Quebec City, CanadaCorrespondence: Ali Dirani, Department of Ophthalmology, Hôpital du Saint-Sacrement, 1050 Ste-Foy Street, Quebec City, QC, G1S 4L8, Canada, Tel +1-418 525-4444, Email drdirani@gmail.comBackground/Objectives: To analyze outcomes in recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (re-RRD) repair using pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) combined with scleral buckle (SB) at the first or second surgery.Subjects/Methods: Patients with primary uncomplicated RRD at initial presentation who were operated for re-RRD between 2014 and 2018 were included in this retrospective cohort study (n = 127). …”
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Effect of Nd:YAG laser posterior capsulotomy on higher order aberrations in different types of posterior capsule opacification: A prospective study by R Senthil Prasad, Tony A Koshy, R Sankarananthan, Logesh Balakrishnan, Kamatchi Nagu, Madhu Shekhar

“…Design: Prospective, comparative, observational study. Methods: One hundred ninety-three pseudophakic eyes with PCO were evaluated over 3 months. …”
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SING IMT in pseudophakic eyes: Results of the first experiences by Alfonso Savastano, Nicola Claudio D'Onofrio, Giuseppe Francione, Paola Sasso, Lorenzo Hu, Stanislao Rizzo

“…Patients underwent preoperative assessments, including visual acuity measurements and OCT scans. Methods: Surgical procedures were performed under peribulbar anesthesia, with careful IOL removal and SING IMT implantation. …”
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Functional near-infrared spectroscopy characteristics in children with autism spectrum disorder under animated video modeling therapy by Chuanhua Zhu, Hongwei Li, Lina Zhang, Yonglu Liu, Yangyang Zhang, Binbin Huang, Wei Li

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the impact of animated video modeling (AVM) on the brain function of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS).MethodsFifteen children with ASD and 15 matched typically developing (TD) controls were enrolled. fNIRS was used to obtain 8-min data in quiet and visually stimulated states, with the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), and bilateral occipital lobe as regions of interest (ROIs). …”
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Ocular findings in children, adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus in ghana: a cross-sectional study by Serwah Bonsu Asafo-Agyei, Emmanuel Ameyaw, Amos Aikins

“…Abstract Background This study sought to determine the prevalence and types of ocular pathologies in Ghanaian children and young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted during a 4-day annual T1DM camp in December 2024. …”
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Association Between Body Mass Index and Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Observational Study by Shahzaib Riaz Baloch, Muhammad Tariq Sohail, Mohammad Sohail Rafi, Adnan Aqueel Lokhandwala, Eamaan Abid, Faryal Karim

“…Methods: A double-centred, Retrospective observational study of 2508 All patients aged 36 years and above, presenting with lumbago to spine clinics at two tertiary care hospitals between January 2023 to March 2024 were included in the study via a convenience sampling technique. …”
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The Efficiency, Predictability and Safety Between Custom-Q Femotsecond Laser In Situ Keratomileusis and Second (Visumax 800) Generation Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Surger... by Chia-Yi Lee, Shun-Fa Yang, Ie-Bin Lian, Hung-Chi Chen, Jing-Yang Huang, Chao-Kai Chang

“…<b>Background/Objectives</b>: To evaluate the postoperative outcomes between the second-generation keratorefractive lenticule extraction (KLEx) surgery and femtosecond laser in situ keratomileusis (FS-LASIK). <b>Methods</b>: A retrospective cohort study was conducted and subjects received second-generation KLEx and FS-LASIK surgeries were enrolled. …”
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Long-term results (60 months) of anti-VEGF therapy of macular diseases in real clinical practice. Part 2. by E. V. Bobykin, R. V. Buslaev, V. Y. Krokhalev, O. V. Morozova, N. S. Beresneva

“…Purpose: to study long-term results of anti-VEGF therapy for macular diseases of patients followed up for 60 months in real clinical practice. Materials and methods. The research group included 57 patients (43 women, 14 men; median age 62 years) who received antiVEGF therapy (ranibizumab, aflibercept) and remained under regular observation for 60 months. …”
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