Assessment of prevalence and position of mandibular incisive canal: A cone beam computed tomography study by Reema Talat Ayesha, Balaji Pachipulusu, Poornima Govindaraju

“…There was equal distribution of males and females. Results: The prevalence of MIC in the current study sample was found to be 43.89% with a slightly higher prevalence on left side as compared to right side, and higher prevalence among females as compared to males. …”
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Effects of Systemic Propranolol Application on the New Bone Formation in Periimplant Guided Bone Regeneration by Nedim Gunes, Mehmet Gül, Serkan Dundar, Gokhan Artas, Mehmet Ali Kobat, Samet Tekin, Alihan Bozoglan, Abulfaz Isayev

“…Objectives: The aim of this experimental animal study was to evaluate the effects of systemic propranolol on new bone formation in peri-implant bone defects. Material and Methods: Implant slots were created 4mm long and 2.5 mm wide. …”
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Rule of Law and Its Effects on Economic Growth by Ana Udovičić, Katarina Marošević

“…As a governance principle, it ensures the enforcement of equality in a society, in different spheres. Therefore, in a broader sense, it ensures the avoidance of arbitrariness and is interconnected with institutions and economic growth and development. …”
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Flexibility in Pragmatic Nuance: The Cognitive Edge of Bilingualism in Language Comprehension and Production by Nurasia Natsir, Nuraziza Aliah

“…This study uniquely explores the disparities in pragmatic marker comprehension and production between bilingual and monolingual groups, aiming to elucidate the cognitive advantages associated with bilingualism. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research incorporated standardized linguistic assessments and observational analyses to evaluate 200 participants, equally divided between bilinguals and monolinguals, ensuring demographic balance. …”
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Prediction of Outcomes in Sports Under Probability in Kigezi Region. by Masereka, Jairus

“…The study investigated the best method for predicting sports outcomes using the probability method around the Kigezi region. …”
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Advancing Bilateral Limbal Deficiency Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations with Mucosal Cells by Zahra Bibak-Bejandi, Mohammad Soleimani, Zohreh Arabpour, Emine Esra Karaca, Elmira Jalilian, Hassan Asadigandomani, Reyhaneh Bibak-Bejandi, Ali R. D’jalilian

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Epidemiological Findings of Refractive Errors and Amblyopia among the Schoolchildren in Hatta Region of the United Arab Emirates by Salam Chettian Kandi, Hayat Ahmad Khan

“…As per the WHO, the term “visual impairment” can be “low vision” or “blindness.” …”
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THE FIRST EXPERIENCE OF USING ANTI-VEGF THERAPY PRIOR TO CATARACT SURGERY IN PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC MACULAR EDEMA by N. A. Malysheva

“…On day 5, the mean increase of visual acuity was 0.34 ± 0.05 in Group 1 and 0.275 ± 0.07 in Group 2. …”
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Multisensor-Based Autonomous Grasp Planning for Mobile Manipulator Navigation System with a Novel Soft Gripper by Heng Zhang, Yingbai Hu, Jianghua Duan, Qing Gao, Langcheng Huo, Qiwen Wang, Yongquan Chen

“…To demonstrate the proposed methods, comparison experiments are also conducted using our developed mobile grasping system. …”
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Efficiency and safety of the latanoprost and dorzolamide fixed combination in primary open-angle glaucoma initial hypotensive treatment by V. V. Neroev, S. Yu. Petrov, A. N. Zhuravleva, O. M. Filippova, O. M. Kalinina, S. M. Kosakyan, O. I. Markelova

“…Positive insufficient dynamics of visual acuity, static perimetry and optical coherence tomography parameters was registered. …”
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A Post-Occupancy Evaluation Framework for Enhancing Resident Satisfaction and Building Performance in Multi-Story Residential Developments in Saudi Arabia by Saleh Baharetha, Mohammad A. Hassanain, Adel Alshibani, Djamel Ouis, Mohammed M. Gomaa, Mohamed Salah Ezz

“…This paper presents a systematic post-occupancy evaluation (POE) of a gated apartment building in Onaizah, Qassim, Saudi Arabia, focusing on resident satisfaction and building performance. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative data from questionnaires and qualitative data from walkthrough observations and interviews to assess various performance aspects, including thermal comfort, visual comfort, acoustic performance, and safety. …”
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MUFFNet: lightweight dynamic underwater image enhancement network based on multi-scale frequency by Dechuan Kong, Dechuan Kong, Yandi Zhang, Xiaohu Zhao, Yanqiang Wang, Lei Cai

“…This leads to blurry images, severely hindering the performance of automated systems.MethodsWe propose MUFFNet, an underwater image enhancement network leveraging multi-scale frequency analysis to address the challenge. …”
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A color image encryption scheme utilizing a logistic-sine chaotic map and cellular automata by Shiji Sun, Wenzhong Yang, Yabo Yin, Xiaodan Tian, Guanghan Li, Xiangxin Deng

“…Abstract The rapid advancement of 5G technology has led to a significant increase in the generation and transmission of visual image data, underscoring the growing need for robust privacy protection. …”
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Transnasal endoscopic orbital decompression in Graves’ disease: experience of 20 years in Hospital of Egas Moniz by Luís André Baptista, Tiago Colaço, Margarida Baptista, Lu´ís Castelhano, Filipe Correia, Mariana Donato, Vítor Oliveira, Deodato Silva, Pedro Alberto Escada

“…Patients were evaluated before and after surgery regarding the presence of ophthalmological symptoms, and changes in the following parameters: visual acuity, intraocular pressure and proptosis. …”
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Enablers, obstacles, value chain and business models for private digital health business on global goods: a collective case study on private entrepreneurs in Uganda digital health... by Agnes Bwanika Naggirinya, Joshua Beinomugisha, Annet Kabuye Nanungi, Jackie Lydia Namukooli Ssemata, Moreen Nanyonjo, Martin Balaba, Francis Musinguzi, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi

“…Methods A multi-site collective case study was conducted with private entrepreneurs in two African countries operating in digital health based on public global goods. …”
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Analysis of Brain Activation and Effective Connectivity During Self-paced Unilateral and Bilateral Finger Tapping Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients with Tempo... by Bazli Md Yusoff, Mohd Ezane Aziz, Aini Ismafairus Abd Hamid, Husbani Mohd Amin Rebuan, Muhammad Riddha Abdul Rahman

“…The effective connectivity for visual and motor nodes was performed using dynamic causal modelling. …”
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Enhancing 18F-FDG PET image quality and lesion diagnostic performance across different body mass index using the deep progressive learning reconstruction algorithm by Zhihao Chen, Hongxing Yang, Ming Qi, Wen Chen, Fei Liu, Shaoli Song, Jianping Zhang

“…It is crucial to identify methods that ensure consistent diagnostic accuracy and maintain image quality. …”
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CycleGAN for Flash-to-Ambient Image Conversion: A Style Transfer Approach by Siddharth Ramanathan, Archit Mukherjee, U. Moulisvaran, K. P. Pramoth, Mohanaprasad Kothandaraman, P. Reena Monica, L. Ramesh Kumar, Sunil Gangele

“…This study introduces innovative deep learning techniques to convert flash images into ambient images, with a particular focus on style transfer methods. A novel approach employing CycleGAN for flash-to-ambient image conversion, achieving a mean PSNR of 16.667 on a diverse dataset. …”
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THE PREVENTION OF PULMONARY EMBOLISM FOLLOWING ENDOVENOUS LASER COAGULATION OF VARICOSE VEINS OF THE LOWER LIMBS by R. A. Akhadov, A. B. Sazonov, K. V. Kitachev, V. V. Sizenko, G. G. Khubulava

“…An intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography was carried to 12 patients to visualize heart chambers in the moment of the laser exposure. …”
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Improving the effectiveness of the skin integrity restoring after deep burns by platelet-enriched plasma application by R. M. Chornopyshchuk, V. I. Nagaichuk, O. A. Nazarchuk, M. D. Zheliba, O. G. Urvan

“…Examination of patients included visual inspection of the damaged area, microbiological examination of wound contents and histological examination of damaged tissues. …”
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