A Comparison between the Tunnel Technique with Autogenous Grafts and Coronally Advanced Flap for Root Coverage of Multiple Gingival Recessions: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Jaber Yaghini, Mehrnegar Mahmoudzadeh, Zohreh Afshari, Amir Farmohammadi, Ahmad Mogharehabed

“… Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical performance of coronally advanced flap (CAF) with connective tissue graft (CTG) and vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA). Materials and Methods: The statistical population of this randomized clinical trial consisted of 24 healthy non-smokers with Miller Class I or II gingival recession (GR) defects, equally divided into two groups of 12 to receive either a CAF or the VISTA technique. …”
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Establishment of performance parameters for the Qubit™ 1X dsDNA HS Assay for use in forensic genetics casework by Adele Lauren Kaleigh Naidoo, Donna-Lee Pamela Martin, Laura Jane Heathfield

“…All parameters met the manufacturer’s criteria of acceptance except for the precision of measurements for samples with DNA concentrations greater than or equal to 0.5 ng/µl, which were expected to have less than 1 % CV. …”
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Hybrid manufacturing and mechanics of copper-based architected materials and copper–aluminum interpenetrating phase composites by Abdulrahman Jaber, Agyapal Singh, Dimitrios C. Rodopoulos, Nikolaos Karathanasopoulos

“…The work investigates the thermomechanical performance of copper-based architected metamaterials and Copper–Aluminum Interpenetrating Phase Composites (IPCs) engineered through hybrid casting manufacturing methods. Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) Gyroid and IWP sheet- and solid-based metamaterials are fabricated and analyzed for their mechanical performance and thermal conductivity. …”
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Adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells have better restorative capacity than bone marrow-derived cells in a cerebellar ataxic rat model by Rasha M. Att, Angie M. Ameen, Horeya Erfan Korayem, Noha Abogresha, Yasser El-Wazir

“…We compared the therapeutic potential of adipose tissue stem cells (ASCs) and bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) in a rodent monosodium glutamate (MSG)-induced CA cell (BM-MSC) model. Material and methods Female Wistar rats (n = 40) were equally divided into a saline-treated control group and 3 MSG-induced CA groups randomly treated with either saline, or 1 × 106 ASCs or BM-MSCs. …”
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The Effect of The Height of a Second-Degree Relative on Children with Short Stature by Seda Yilmaz Semerci, Hasan Onal, Neval Topal, Rengin Siraneci

“… Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of the heights of second-degree relatives on adult height. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study. Healthy children who applied to the general pediatric outpatient clinic to monitor the development of growth were considered as control group. …”
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Sustaining Participation in the Ecological Movement During the Global Pandemic: The Case of Fridays for Future (Spain) by Juan C. Revilla, María Celeste Dávila, Anna Zlobina, Simone Belli, Alejandro Gonzalo-Puyod, Sara Sánchez-Díez

“…The pandemic also had a significant influence on the movements’ interpretive framework as discourses of social commitment and equality became increasingly influential and integrated into its worldview. …”
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GENDER PECULIARITIES OF SMOKING STATUS, LEVEL OF THE NICOTINE DEPENDENCE, RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS AND MOTIVATION TO TOBACCO CESSATION by I. D. Pelevina, N. L. Shaporova, V. I. Trofimov, O. V. Dudina, V. N. Marchenko, M. A. Buimov, N. F. Grigorjan, J. I. Platonova

“…The period of withdrawal from tobacco smoking was significantly longer in women despite of the almost equal motivation to smoking cessation and the number of attempts of getting rid of tobacco addiction.Conclusions. …”
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Effects of repeated etching cycles using 15% hydrochloric acid on enamel loss and relative attenuation coefficient in resin infiltration by Dayang Fadzlina Abang Ibrahim, Noren Nor Hasmun, Yih Miin Liew, Annapurny Venkiteswaran

“…Following eight etching cycles, resin infiltration penetration appears approximately equal to that of healthy enamel.…”
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Association Between Long-term Statin Therapy and New-onset Diabetes in Cardiovascular Risk Patients in the UAE by Romona D. Govender, Saif Al-Shamsi, Raya Almazrouei, Abeer Tahrawi, Rehab Mersal

“…Propensity score matching was applied to match statin users to an equal number of nonusers. Multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analysis estimated the risk of NODM in statin users compared to nonusers. …”
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The bioassay tests and mass spectrometry for evaluation of xenoestrogens in tuna fish by Nader Akbari, Shahrbano Rostami, Mahmoud Ghazi-Khansari, Gholamreza Jahed-Khaniki, Nabi Shariatifar, Parisa Sadighara

“…Our findings emphasize the necessity of using a combination of bioassay tests and analytical methods to carefully manage and evaluate the combined estrogenic effects of components in food samples.…”
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A prospective evaluation of microscale thermophoresis coupled with mass spectrometry using the “RGB_ex-ante” model by Paweł Mateusz Nowak, Aleksandra Zima, Małgorzata Gołąb, Michał Woźniakiewicz

“…The proposed evaluation model turned out to be a simple and helpful tool that is worth using prior developing new methods, procedures and experimental techniques in analytical laboratory and beyond.…”
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An approach to nonparametric inference on the causal dose–response function by Hudson Aaron, Geng Elvin H., Odeny Thomas A., Bukusi Elizabeth A., Petersen Maya L., van der Laan Mark J.

“…It is often preferable to instead use nonparametric methods for inference, which only make mild assumptions about the data-generating mechanism. …”
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Participation, promotion, and practices of the Indigenous Peoples Education (IPEd)- implementing schools in localizing sustainable development goals by Ernesto L. Bastida, Jr., Robbie Jan Vincent T. Buelo, Fatima G. Tabia, Rudy Bhonne R. De Lara, Jerbert M. Abargos, Catherine S. Oliquino

“…Also, valuing equity and equality in classroom activities and maintaining social justice and fairness have been the topmost considerations when designing instructional tools, assessing learning outcomes, managing classrooms, and applying teaching strategies. …”
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Cross-sectional Study to Assess Ocular Surface and Tear Film Status in Patients on Topical Antiglaucoma Therapy by Jayshri B Pandhre, Sanjiv Agrawal, Radhika Umale, Amogha U Mahale

“…Long-term use of multiple topical medications is correlated with ocular irritation and tear film instability. Materials and methods: This observational cross-sectional study involved 81 eyes from 43 patients receiving antiglaucoma medications. …”
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Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks in management of chronic resistant migraine by Nourhan Abdelmohsen Taha, Mai Fathy, Ahmed Elsadek, Tamer Hussein Emara, Sherien Mohamed Farag, Ramez Reda Moustafa, Mohamad Osama Abdulghani

“…The study revealed that GON and SPG block, were equally effective (p < 0.05) as regards reducing the headache diary parameters, as well as the total pain index and the functional impact on HIT-6 and MIDAS scale. …”
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The Preventive Effect of N-Acetylcysteine on Liver Tissue Against Doxorubicin-Induced Oxidative Stress in Rats by Suat Cakina, Samil Ozturk, Latife Ceyda Irkin

“…Twenty four rats weighing 150-200 g were randomly divided into four equal groups; group 1: control, group 2: received a single dose of DOX, group 3: received NAC for 28 days and group 4: received a single dose of DOX, followed by NAC for 28 days. …”
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Generating and evaluating synthetic data in digital pathology through diffusion models by Matteo Pozzi, Shahryar Noei, Erich Robbi, Luca Cima, Monica Moroni, Enrico Munari, Evelin Torresani, Giuseppe Jurman

“…The second step involves evaluating the usability of the generated images in deep learning models accompanied with explainable AI methods. The final step entails verifying their histopathological realism through questionnaires answered by professional pathologists. …”
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International Delphi study on developing entrustable professional activities (EPAs) for master’s learners in health professions education by Omayma Hamed, Daniëlle Verstegen, Ghanim Alsheikh, Mohammed A. Alqarni, Rim Taleb, Nirmala Rege, Purnima Barua, Tyler Cymet, Muhammad Shahid Shamim, Mohamed Saad Hegazy

“…The final list of EPAs was validated using the EQual rubric. Results A total of 16 EPAs were identified and validated, mapped to core and potential roles and functions of health professions educationists. …”
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Mechanism and application of full-anchor cable support mechanism for direct roof with thick soft rock in mining roadway by LI Yongchao, WANG Yin, LUO Gang, ZHANG Yangqiang

“…The full anchor cable support of equal length can anchor all thick soft rocks in the deep stable rock layer through methods such as homogenization stress and strengthened anchoring, and its support effect is better than that of anchor cable combined support. …”
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Anatomical distribution and clinical significance of middle cerebral artery M2 segment vessel occlusions and its cortical branches in acute ischaemic stroke patients by Philipp Gruber, Jatta Berberat, Javier Anon, Luca Remonda, Lukas Andereggen, Paola Valbuena, Renske Sassenburg

“…There was an equal distribution of right-sided versus left-sided MCA-M2 vessel occlusions (right: n=97; left: n=106), as well as with a median number of affected MCA-M2 CBs of 4 (IQR, 3–6) and a median National Institute of Health Stroke Scale score (NIHSS) on admission of 9 (3–15). …”
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