Ridge splitting using autogenous bone wedge versus the conventional intercortical augmentation technique in horizontally deficient anterior maxilla: a randomized clinical trial by Mohammed Omara, Sameh Mekhemer, Sally Mansour, Yasmin Ahmed

“…In contrast, the 6-month postoperative bone width was decreased in both groups with a mean difference from the immediate postoperative bone width (1.21 ± 0.54) in the control group (p-value < 0.001) compared to only (0.41 ± 0.50) in the intervention group (p value = 0.135); this statistical data revealed that the bone wedge technique of the intervention group helped to maintain the gained bone width more than the packed bone particles of the control group. …”
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Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection for Testicular and Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer—Surgical Technique and Outcomes of a Single-surgeon Series by Marc A. Furrer, Benjamin C. Thomas

“…While open RPLND remains the gold standard, robot-assisted RPLND (RA-RPLND) is gaining traction in selected cases. This study aims to describe the surgical technique and our experience with RA-RPLND, and to demonstrate the peri-and postoperative safety and efficacy of this approach for the treatment of testicular cancer and UTUC. …”
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Comparative evaluation of side-vented needle, air sonic, and ultrasonic irrigation techniques on sodium hypochlorite penetration into tubules of dentin in root canal: An in vitro s... by Anjali Meena, Nidhi Sharma, Dakshita Joy Sinha, Sarita Singh, Anu Dhawan, Neha Verma

“…Aim: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of several irrigation techniques, including side-vented needles, air-sonic, and ultrasonic methods, in penetrating the dentinal tubules of root canals with sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). …”
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Assessing the Accuracy of Two Dental Age Estimation Techniques—London Atlas and Demirjian’s Methods in Bengaluru Children and Young Adults: A Cross-sectional Study by Umapathy Thimmegowda, Sanchitha Venkatahanumaiah, Jaya A Ramachandra, Amrutha Ujjamma Bennehalli

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The effect of three different techniques used to improve vein prominence on the first peripheral venous catheterization experience in nursing students: a randomized controlled stud... by Hülya Yılmaz, Dilek Yılmaz, Hava Gökdere Çinar

“…Objectives The authors aimed to examine the effect of three techniques used to improve vein prominence on achievement, knowledge, and psychomotor skills in the first PVC experience in nursing students. …”
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Sperm Selection Using Microfluidic Techniques Significantly Decreases Sperm DNA Fragmentation (SDF), Enhancing Reproductive Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Alma Gisbert Iranzo, Marina Cano-Extremera, Irene Hervás, Mar Falquet Guillem, María Gil Juliá, Ana Navarro-Gomezlechon, Rosa María Pacheco-Rendón, Nicolás Garrido

“…This study aimed to compare sperm parameters and reproductive outcomes after sperm selection using microfluidic chips versus conventional techniques (swim-up/density gradients). …”
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Evaluation of sleep quality and influencing factors among medical and non-medical students using machine learning techniques in Fujian during the public health emergencies by Yifei Lin, Yifei Lin, Qingquan Chen, Zeshun Chen, Shengxun Qiu, Liangming Wang

“…Data were analyzed with a training set (70%) and testing set (30%), utilizing four machine learning techniques: naive Bayes, artificial neural networks, decision trees, and gradient boosting trees.ResultsNon-medical students exhibited poorer sleep quality than medical students (P&lt;0.001). …”
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Comparative Analysis of the Impact of Continuous Spinal Anesthesia and Single-Dose Spinal Anesthesia Techniques On Hemodynamics, Sensory And Motor Block Levels In Transurethral Sur... by Mehmet Mert Tuna

“…Aim: In this study, it was aimed to compare in patients undergoing transurethral resection surgery: 1- The effectiveness of single-dose and continuous spinal anesthesia techniques, 2- Hemodynamic changes, sensory-motor block levels and durations, anesthetic drug doses and side effects.Method: Forty American Society of Anesthesiology I–III patients in the age group of 40–75 years who were scheduled for transurethral surgery were randomly divided into two groups: single dose spinal anesthesia (Group 1) (n = 20) and continuous spinal anesthesia (Group 2) (n = 20). …”
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Lateral transorbital neuroendoscopic approach for tumors of the orbital apex and spheno-orbital region: Technique, feasibility, efficacy, and safety based on a consecutive case ser... by Cesare Zoia, Daniele Bongetta, Giannantonio Spena, Giorgio Mantovani, Gianluca Mezzini, Pasquale De Bonis, Sabino Luzzi

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Improving heat exchanger fouling detection for phosphoric acid concentration units: A hybrid inverse approach integrating genetic algorithms and the Levenberg-Marquardt technique by Ridha Zitouni, Ali Fguiri, Amine Aymen Assadi, Mohammod Hafizur Rahman, Abdetif Amrane, Juan Pedro Solano, Mohamed-Razak Jeday

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Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis technique failure in adult patients treated at a tertiary hospital in central South Africa: a retrospective analytical study by Tshifhiwa B. Sikhipha, Claire Barrett, Nicoline van Zyl, Cornel van Rooyen, Feziwe B. Bisiwe

“…We aimed to describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics, CAPD survival rate and the reasons for CAPD technique failure over a five-year period among adult patients on CAPD at a tertiary hospital in South Africa. …”
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Completely thoracoscopic surgical stabilization of rib fractures: balancing minimally invasive benefits against technique-specific complications: a single-center retrospective stud... by Yang Yang, Zexin Xie, Jiantao Zhang, Xuetao Zhou, Zheng Liang, Chunjuan Hou, Jin Zhang, Dongsheng Zhang

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Improving Presentation Attack Detection Classification Accuracy: Novel Approaches Incorporating Facial Expressions, Backdrops, and Data Augmentation by Tayyaba Riaz, Adeel Anjum, Madiha Haider Syed, Semeen Rehman

“…The student network, specifically focusing on the nuanced detection of genuine samples in target domains, leverages minimalist yet representative attack data. This methodology is enriched by incorporating facial expressions, dynamic backgrounds, and adversarially generated attack simulations, aiming to mimic the sophisticated techniques attackers might employ. …”
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Selection of the Most Suitable Tree and Shrub Species for the Afforestation of Iranian Northern Zagros Forests Using AHP and TOPSIS Techniques (Case Study: Perdanan Piranshahr) by Farzad Yavari, Ahmad Alijanpour, Abbas Banj Shafiei, Hossein Azadi, Hadi Beygi Heiderlou

“…Results: The findings of extracting damaged spots, clearings, and vacant spots of tree and shrub species using remote sensing data revealed the presence of 141 places covering a total area of 685 ha. …”
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Development of Recurrent Neural Networks for Thermal/Electrical Analysis of Non-Residential Buildings Based on Energy Consumptions Data by Elisa Belloni, Flavia Forconi, Gabriele Maria Lozito, Martina Palermo, Michele Quercio, Francesco Riganti Fulginei

“…Simplifying input variables can enhance the applicability of artificial intelligence techniques in predicting energy and thermal performance. …”
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Predictive and Explainable Machine Learning Models for Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Mortality in Italy Using Geolocalized Pollution Data by Donato Romano, Michele Magarelli, Pierfrancesco Novielli, Domenico Diacono, Pierpaolo Di Bitonto, Nicola Amoroso, Alfonso Monaco, Roberto Bellotti, Sabina Tangaro

“…By combining advanced machine learning techniques with explainability tools, this research demonstrates the potential for data-driven approaches to inform public health strategies and promote targeted interventions in the context of complex environmental and social determinants of health.…”
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Pemeriksaan Viral Nervous Necrosis (VNN) Pada Ikan dengan Metode Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) <Br><I>[Viral Nervous Necrosis (VNN) Examination at Fish by Polymerase Chain Reac... by Abdul Manan, Elly Fitriatin

“…This Study was held in the Quarantine Fish Quality Control and Safety of Fishery Products (BBKIPM-KHP) Soekarno Hatta Tangerang, Banten on January 12th to February 12th, 2015. The methods of data fetching consisted of primary and secondary data. …”
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Exam Anxiety and Factors Influencing Exam Preparation: A Mixed Method Study by L Manoj Kumar

“…Demographic data and test anxiety scores were analyzed using frequency and percentage. …”
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Retention of knowledge on blood pressure measurement among medical students within preparation for primary accreditation by A. S. Klimenko, A. I. Badretdinova, Zh. G. Tigay, I. D. Dzhopua, I. S. Nikitin, R. V. Tania, D. Yu. Ovsyannikov

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Diagnostic possibilities of the single-balloon enteroscopy by Ye. D. Fedorov, Ye. V. Ivanova, M. Ye. Timofeyev, P. L. Chernyakevich, O. N. Andreyeva

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