Copper and iron as unique trace elements linked to fibromyalgia risk by Wenxing Zeng, Minhua Hu, Luyao Ma, Feng Huang, Ziwei Jiang

“…Abnormal metabolism of trace elements is suspected to play a role in the pathogenesis of FM, though the exact relationships have yet to be clarified. This study employed Mendelian randomization (MR) to assess potential causal relationships between 15 major trace elements and the risk of FM, focusing on the specific roles of elements that show significant associations. …”
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Histological and radiographic assessment of the regenerative potential of sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) as a novel direct pulp capping material in an animal model by Mostafa Kamel Mohamed, Mohamed Abdelfattah Abdelrahman, Abdel-Razik Hashem Abdel-Razik, Ahmad Abdel Hamid Elheeny

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using the paired-sample t-test, while the qualitative data based on Stanley's histological scoring system were tested using the Monte Carlo exact test. The level of significance was set at 5%. …”
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Features of distribution and ecology of the brown bear (Ursus arctos) in the Carpathian National Park (Ukraine) by Oleksandr Kyseliuk, Bohdanna Kalynchuk, Yurii Motruk

“…This may be due to the fact that such forests provide sufficient food and shelter for bears. …”
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Marginal and Internal Fit of Cobalt-Chromium Fixed Dental Prostheses Generated from Digital and Conventional Impressions by Per Svanborg, Henrik Skjerven, Pablo Carlsson, Alf Eliasson, Stig Karlsson, Anders Örtorp

“…The results indicated that the digital impression technique is more exact and can generate 3-unit FDPs with a significantly closer fit compared to the VPS technique.…”
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Detection of Phage’s Lytic Activity Against Carbapenemase-Producing Klebsiella pneumoniae Isolates Using a High-Throughput Microbroth Growth Inhibition Assay by Paschalis Paranos, Spyros Pournaras, Joseph Meletiadis

“…The lytic activity of phage–bacteria pairs with transparent/semi-transparent (N = 7), turbid (N = 6), and no (N = 6) lysis in overlay agar method was compared statistically with the growth inhibition at 6 and 24 h in the microbroth assay with analysis of variance (ANOVA), receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC) curves and Fisher’s exact test. Optimal cutoffs were determined, and sensitivity and specificity were calculated. …”
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Using the appropriate modulus of elasticity of periodontal ligament matters in stress analysis of human first premolar tooth and periodontium structures by Phetcharat Dhammayannarangsi, Sorapon Na Lampang, Kevin A. Tompkins, Vincent Everts, Thanaphum Osathanon, Chalida Nakalekha Limjeerajarus, Nuttapol Limjeerajarus

“…Abstract Although the modulus of elasticity of the human periodontal ligament (EPDL) values used in dentistry widely ranged from 0.01 to 175 MPa, the exact EPDL value has not been determined. This study aimed to verify whether and how EPDL values affect the stress distribution over the tooth and periodontium structures, and to determine the appropriate EPDL range. …”
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Comparative Metabolomics Study Revealed Difference in Central Carbon Metabolism between Sika Deer and Red Deer Antler by Hang Su, Chonghui Yang, Chenrong Jin, He Zhang, Chengcheng Yin, Yang Yang, Haoyuan Chen, Li Jing, Bin Qi, Daqing Zhao, Xueyuan Bai, Li Liu

“…Despite our growing knowledge of functional molecules regulating antler regeneration, we still do not know whether antler from different deer species possess the exact same mechanism or not. Our previous comparative study between sika deer and red deer suggests that the metabolic pathways between them are profoundly different based on protein level. …”
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A retrospective analysis of migraine prophylaxis with anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies at the hospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kaunas Clinics by V. Karpavičiūtė, K. Statkevičienė, G. Žemgulytė

“…Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS statistics 27.0, the χ² test of homogeneity, Fisher’s exact, Student’s t, and Mann-Whitney tests. Results. …”
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Assessment of seismic spatiotemporal characteristics and migration distance in the Badong section of the Three Gorges Reservoir Area by Guoyong Duan, Fei Li, Kongwei Wang, Yaobo Xu

“…Additionally, we examined the regularity of earthquake occurrences at the exact location during different periods. Based on the fault mechanics principles, a formula was derived to estimate the length of open and wing-shaped rupture at the hypocenter under the influence of pore or excess pore water pressure. …”
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The Secrets of Salantai Engraving Studio: Stanisław Czerski, the Mysterious Byks, and ‘The Wrong’ Plater by Alma Braziūnienė

“…Archival sources were used to determine some facts of the biography of Albert Gorski, and his relationship with Stanisław Czerski has been outlined. …”
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Ultra-wideband (UWB) antennas for breast cancer detection with microwave imaging: A review by Tale Saeidi, Sarmad Nozad Mahmood, Sahar Saleh, Nick Timmons, Ahmed Jamal Abdullah Al-Gburi, Faroq Razzaz

“…It allows for a thorough examination of biological tissues, making it possible to identify changes in their shape and pinpoint their exact locations. One exciting development in this field is ultra-wideband (UWB) microwave imaging, which delivers superior results while using radiation that is not harmful. …”
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Pelvic Ultrasound Findings in Women with Obstetric Fistula: A Cross-Sectional Study of Cases and Controls by Jeffrey P. Wilkinson, Angela M. Bengtson, Ennet Chipungu, Rachel J. Pope, Bonus Makanani, Margaret Moyo, Mwawi Mwale, Jennifer H. Tang

“…Comparisons were done using t-tests and Fisher's exact test. Among women with OF, linear regression was used to assess whether fistula stage was associated with cervical length. …”
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Overweight and Obesity Coexist with Thinness among Lao’s Urban Area Adolescents by Katiya Ivanovitch, Sonemany Keolangsy, Nontiya Homkham

“…Pearson’s chi-squared test, Fisher exact tests, and univariable and multivariable logistic regressions were applied in the course of the statistical analysis. …”
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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A METHODOLOGICAL INNOVATION IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE DESIGNERS: MIDJOURNEY TOOLS by Ivan M. Tsidylo, Chele Esteve Sendra

“…The analysis of the answers confirms our assumptions about the need to form fundamental knowledge of the principle of operation of the image generation application; insufficient knowledge in visual arts as such; low ability to integrate knowledge of, one might say, opposite fields - art and exact sciences (mathematics, artificial intelligence, etc.); the lack of skills in formulating a description of images through the expression of the main categories of visual art through the linguistic means of language, whether in English or in the mother tongue. …”
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Factors Associated with Poor Ovarian Reserve in Young Infertile Women: A Hospital-based Cohort Study by Sanghamitra Hazarika, Paapa Dasari, Sairem Mangolnganbi Chanu, Sharbari Basu

“…Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to compare the variables between normal ovarian reserve and poor ovarian reserve. …”
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Inversion for Geofluid Discrimination Based on Poroelasticity and AVO Inversion by Lingqian Wang, Hui Zhou, Bo Yu, Yanxin Zhou, Wenling Liu, Yukun Tian

“…Model examples demonstrate the accuracy of the proposed linearized AVO approximation compared with the exact Zoeppritz equation and Aki-Richards approximate equation. …”
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HUBUNGAN INFEKSI Chlamydia trachomatis DENGAN KEJADIAN ABORTUS SPONTAN DI RSUD DR. RASIDIN DAN RSIA SITI HAWA PADANG by Wenny Nursa Octarina, Andani Eka Putra, Puja Agung Antonius

“…Analisa statistik dengan uji Fisher’s Exact Test menunjukan, terdapat hubungan yang bermakna antara infeksi C.trachomatis dengan kejadian abortus (p<0.05) dengan nilai Odds Ratio (OR) 5,7. …”
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Preoperative Predictors for the Presence of Motile Spermatozoa in the Epididymis and Patency of Anastomosis During Microsurgical Vasoepididymal Anastomosis in Patients with Obstruc... by Bhopesh Kadian, Aditya Prakash Sharma, Manish Rohilla, Ujjwal Gorsi, Japleen Kaur, Ravimohan S. Mavuduru

“…Statistical Analysis Used: Analysis of preoperative and intraoperative factors was done using the Mann–Whitney U-test, Chi-squared test and Fischer exact test. Results: Out of 20 patients, 5 (group 2) had intraoperative motile spermatozoa in the epididymal fluid and 15 (group 1) had nonmotile spermatozoa. …”
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Reidel’s Thyroiditis, a Diagnostic and Management Challenge: A Case Report and Review of the Literature by Yassine Er-Rahali, Mohammed Massine El Hammoumi, Jad Issouani, Colna Antonio Nfad, Souad El Moussaoui, El Hassane Kabiri, Ahmed Anass Guerboub

“…It may also be associated with different forms of systemic fibrotic disorders. The exact etiology is unknown, but currently, the most favorable opinion is that it is a localized form of the systemic fibrotic process. …”
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The Relationship between Landing Error Scoring System Performance and Injury in Female Collegiate Athletes by Peter Lisman, Joshua N. Wilder, Joshua Berenbach, Enric Jiao, Bethany Hansberger

“…Pearson’s Chi squared statistics examined the association between injury and LESS total scores >5. The Fisher exact test evaluated group differences for the frequency of receiving an error on individual LESS test items…”
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