Laminated Veneers with Stratified Feldspathic Ceramics by Henrique Tuzzolo Neto, Wagner Ferreira do Nascimento, Larissa Erly, Rodrigo Alves Ribeiro, Jorge de Sá Barbosa, Jessica Mina Zambrana, Lariça Barbosa Raimundo, Cristiane da Silva Mendes, Ivan Pereira da Silva, Alfredo Mikail Melo Mesquita, Daniela Miranda Richarte de Andrade Salgado, Claudio Costa

“…The color of the cementing agent was chosen using a glycerin-based compound which simulates the final color of the cement. …”
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The Possibility or Impossibility of Stock Price Prediction: Evidence from the Petrochemical Industry by Masoud Alizadeh Chamazkoti, Mehdi Fathabadi, Mahmod Mahmodzadeh, Saleh Ghavidel Doostkouei

“…It is very important, therefore, to know about the stock price process. The refining and petrochemical industry companies’ stocks are among the most popular ones in the Iranian stock market because they often distribute appropriate dividends to shareholders and sometimes even have good price returns. …”
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Novel N-quaternary coumarin-3-yl-imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines as fluorescent hybrids: Their synthesis and biological evaluation in cancer cells by Karla Armendariz-Barrientos, Luis A. Pérez, Selene Lagunas-Rivera, Yolanda Alcaraz-Contreras, Marco A. García-Revilla, Heriberto Prado-Garcia, Rocío García-Becerra, Miguel A. Vazquez

“…A similar phenomenon is observed with the ethyl substituent in the 5a-c series, albeit with a less pronounced hydrophobic impact. …”
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A Digital Tool for Clinical Evidence–Driven Guideline Development by Studying Properties of Trial Eligible and Ineligible Populations: Development and Usability Study by Shahzad Mumtaz, Megan McMinn, Christian Cole, Chuang Gao, Christopher Hall, Magalie Guignard-Duff, Huayi Huang, David A McAllister, Daniel R Morales, Emily Jefferson, Bruce Guthrie

“…Currently, the process is complex, onerous, and time-consuming, whereas a real-time tool may be used to rapidly inform a guideline developer’s judgment about the applicability of evidence. …”
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The outcomes of residual ametropia correction by LASIK and PRK on pseudophakic eyes depending on IOL model by E.P. Gurmizov, K.B. Pershin, N.F. Pashinova, A.Yu. Tsygankov

“…Considering few large comparative studies on ametropia correction by LASIK and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), we have performed a literature search in Russian and English databases throughout the time of existence of laser refractive surgery (about 20 years).<br> <b>Aim</b>: to analyze the outcomes of residual ametropia correction by LASIK and PRK on pseudophakic eyes depending on IOL model.…”
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Mesenchymal stem cell-mediated adipogenic transformation: a key driver of oral squamous cell carcinoma progression by Yiting Shao, Yu Du, Zheng Chen, Lei Xiang, Shaoqin Tu, Yi Feng, Yuluan Hou, Xiaoxing Kou, Hong Ai

“…However, little is known about adipogenic differentiation alteration in OSCC-derived MSCs (OSCC-MSCs) and how these alterations affect OSCC growth. …”
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Fatigue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: protocol of the Dutch multicentre, longitudinal, observational FAntasTIGUE study by Mirjam A G Sprangers, Martijn A Spruit, Emiel F M Wouters, Daisy J A Janssen, Jean W M Muris, Judith B Prins, Yvonne M J Goërtz, Milou Looijmans, Melissa S Y Thong, Jeannette B Peters, Chris Burtin, Yvonne Meertens-Kerris, Arnold Coors, Jan H Vercoulen

“…For this reason, little is known about the underlying determinants of fatigue in patients with COPD. …”
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The Legacy of KH. Wahid Hasyim's Reforms: Da'wah Management and the Transformation of Islamic Education by M. Fahmi Ashari, Derysmono Derysmono, Muhammad Rozan Fikri

“…This research aims to find out in depth about the thoughts of KH Wahid Hasyim in the perspective of da'wah management. …”
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The Effect of Prejudice and Discrimination Education Given to University Students on Gender Perception and Attitude by Neslihan Nur Pehlivan

“…The awareness of students in the field of health services about the gender inequalities they will encounter both during the education process and in the future while providing health services will play a role in providing health services in a more effective and equitable way. …”
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A lignin-based controlled/sustained release hydrogel by integrating mechanical strengthening and bioactivities of lignin by Bowei Wang, Dingkun Qiu, Yihui Gu, Zhu Shan, Ruonan Shi, Jing Luo, Shuang Qi, Yilin Wang, Bo Jiang, Yongcan Jin

“…However, the accumulation of lignin in high concentrations in the body brings about varying degrees of biotoxicity. Herein, a controlled/sustained release polyvinyl alcohol/chitosan/sulfonated lignin hydrogel (PVA-CS-L) integrated mechanical strengthening and bioactivities of lignin was developed. …”
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Sodium Butyrate: A Multifaceted Modulator in Colorectal Cancer Therapy by Alexandra Laura Mederle, Alexandra Semenescu, George Andrei Drăghici, Cristina Adriana Dehelean, Nicolae-Valentin Vlăduț, Dragoş Vasile Nica

“…By targeting both short-term and long-term anti-apoptotic defenses, NaB shows promise as a preventive and therapeutic agent in CRC, particularly in high-risk phenotypes with compromised p53 functionality. …”
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Electronic cigarette use in relation to changes in smoking status and respiratory symptoms by Linnéa Hedman<sup>+<sup>, Gustaf Lyytinen<sup>+<sup>, Helena Backman, Magnus Lundbäck, Caroline Stridsman, Anne Lindberg, Hannu Kankaanranta, Lina Rönnebjerg, Eva Rönmark, Linda Ekerljung

“…In total, 17325 participated on both occasions. Questions about respiratory symptoms and tobacco smoking were included in both surveys, while e-cigarette use was added in 2016. …”
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Associations Between Patient-Reported Nutritional Status, Toxicity, and Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC by Evgenia Taranova, Marianne Aanerud, MD, PhD, Tarje O. Halvorsen, MD, PhD, Kristin T. Killingberg, MD, PhD, Marit Slaaen, MD, PhD, Bjørn H. Grønberg, MD, PhD

“…Introduction: In general, malnutrition is associated with more treatment toxicity and shorter survival in patients with cancer, but little is known about its impact on limited-stage (LS) SCLC. We investigated whether nutritional status and weight loss were associated with treatment outcomes in a randomized trial of thoracic radiotherapy (TRT) in LS SCLC (NCT02041845, N = 170). …”
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Candidate SNP markers of changes in the expression levels of the human <i>SCN9A</i> gene as a hub gene for pain generation, perception, response and anesthesia by P. A. Dotsenko, K. A. Zolotareva, R. A. Ivanov, I. V. Chadaeva, N. L. Podkolodnyy, V. A. Ivanisenko, P. S. Demenkov, S. A. Lashin, M. P. Ponomarenko

“…The SCN9A gene encoding the sodium voltage-gated channel α subunit 9 and expressed in sensory neurons for transferring signals to the central nervous system about tissue damage was the only one involved in all the processes of interest at once as a hub gene. …”
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Chemical Composition, Antifungal, and Cytotoxicity Activities of Inga laurina (Sw.) Willd Leaves by Carla de Moura Martins, Sérgio A. L. de Morais, Mário M. Martins, Luís C. S. Cunha, Cláudio V. da Silva, Carlos H. G. Martins, Luís F. Leandro, Alberto de Oliveira, Francisco J. T. de Aquino, Evandro A. do Nascimento, Roberto Chang

“…The species Inga laurina is native to the Brazilian Cerrado. There are no studies about the chemical composition and biological activities of extracts of this endangered species. …”
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Convertible metal-backed glenoid in total shoulder arthroplasty: a single-centre case series with minimum 15 years’ follow-up by Riccardo Ranieri, Mario Borroni, Giacomo Delle Rose, Marco Conti, Raffaele Garofalo, Alessandro Castagna

“…Radiological follow-up at about ten years is strictly recommended and, if metal-to-metal contact is observed, conversion to RSA is advisable. …”
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Culturally appropriate terminologies in health research: a participatory study with pregnant and breastfeeding mothers in Uganda by Ritah Nakijoba, Adelline Twimukye, Josephine Bayigga, Aida N. Kawuma, Simon Peter Asiimwe, Fredrick Byenume, Jacqueline Kyeyune, Sylvia Nabukenya, Francis Williams Ojara, Francis Williams Ojara, Catriona Waitt, Catriona Waitt

“…Nvivo version 14 software was used to organize and manage the data appropriately based on themes and subthemes.ResultsA consensus on the preferred terminologies to communicate about our research studies involving pregnant and lactating mothers was reached. …”
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Protocol for process evaluation of SMART Mental Health cluster randomised control trial: an intervention for management of common mental disorders in India by Anushka Patel, David Peiris, Pallab K Maulik, Graham Thornicroft, Shekhar Saxena, Sudha Kallakuri, Amanpreet Kaur, Siddhardha Devarapalli, Mercian Daniel, Beverley M Essue, Shashi Kant, D Praveen, Usha Raman, Rajesh Sagar, Ankita Mukherjee

“…Introduction In India about 95% of individuals who need treatment for common mental disorders like depression, stress and anxiety and substance use are unable to access care. …”
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Adult HIV/AIDS patients are more likely to experience anxiety symptoms by Zakir Abdu, Wondwossen Belayneh, Aman Dule, Solomon Seyife Alemu, Lema Fikadu Wedajo, Mohammedamin Hajure, Gebremeskel Mulatu Tesfaye, Yadeta Alemayehu Workneh, Wubishet Gezimu, Mustefa Adem Hussen, Bilisumamulifna Tefera, Sadik Habib

“…Factors such as being aged 25 to 40 years, having seen a counselor, HIV disclosure, alcohol use disorders, and perceived high stigma were significantly associated with anxiety in people living with HIV (PLWH).ConclusionIn the study area, about two out of every seven people living with HIV/AIDS experienced anxiety symptoms. …”
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Neural Network and Hybrid Methods in Aircraft Modeling, Identification, and Control Problems by Gaurav Dhiman, Andrew Yu. Tiumentsev, Yury V. Tiumentsev

“…These are semi-empirical models that combine in the resulting network structure both empirical data on the behavior of an object and theoretical knowledge about its nature. They allow solving with high accuracy the problems inaccessible by the level of complexity for ANN models of the black-box type. …”
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