RISK FACTORS FOR PERI-IMPLANTITIS IN THE POSTERIOR FIXED IMPLANT-PROSTHETIC THERAPY: RETROSPECTIVE STUDY by Davidescu Alexandra, Norina Forna, Doriana Agop-Forna, Cristina Dascălu, Ana-Maria Fătu, Scutariu Mihaela-Monica

“…The logistic regression was performed within a cohort of 48 patients (mean age 63.04 ± 10.723 years) with posterior edentulism treated by implant-supported metal-ceramic fixed prosthetic restorations. Socio-demographic data (gender, age group) and anamnestic data were collected on: smoking status; periodontal grade; compliance to the supportive periodontal/peri-implant therapy; OHI index. …”
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A Small Ku-Band Polarization Tracking Active Phased Array for Mobile Satellite Communications by Wei Shi, Zuping Qian, Jun Zhou, Xinbo Qu, Yang Xiang, Liu Hong

“…The compact polarization tracking modules based on the low-temperature cofired ceramic (LTCC) system-in-package (SiP) technology are proposed. …”
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Guided Bilateral Transcanine Implant Placement and Implant-Supported Oral Rehabilitation in a Patient with Progressive Systemic Scleroderma by Igor Smojver, Ivan Katalinić, Marko Vuletić, Luka Stojić, Dražena Gerbl, Dragana Gabrić

“…Digital planning software was used, and implants were positioned according to a surgical template in regions 13, 16, 23, and 26 (Straumann, Basel, Switzerland) with screw-retained metal-ceramic bridges. Placement of the dental implants through impacted canines and the creation of interfaces other than implant-bone interfaces did not lead to postoperative pain or implant failure. …”
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Experiments on Optimal Vibration Control of a Flexible Beam Containing Piezoelectric Sensors and Actuators by Gustavo L.C.M. Abreu, José F. Ribeiro, Valder Steffen Jr

“…The structure is a cantilever beam containing a set of sensor/actuator PVDF/PZT ceramic piezoelectric patches bonded to the beam surface at the optimal location obtained for the first three vibration modes. …”
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Neural plasticity in early potters: Shape analysis and TMS-EEG co-registration trace the rise of a new motor skill. by Vanessa Forte, Luisa Sartori, Antonino Visalli, Mustafa Yildirim, Gaspare Galati, Massimo Vidale, Emanuela Faresin, Antonino Vallesi

“…Archaeological methods were integrated with neuroscience techniques to explore the impact on neuroplasticity resulting from the introduction of early pottery techniques. The advent of ceramic marked a profound change in the economy and socio-cultural dynamics of past societies. …”
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Mechanochemical synthesis of bismuth ferrite by Marinković-Stanojevića Z., Mančić L., Srećković T., Stojanović B.

“…The primary particles, irregular in shape and smaller than 400 nm are observed clearly, although they have assembled together to form agglomerates with varying size and morphology. Dense BFO ceramics were prepared by conventional solid-state reaction at the temperature of 810ºC for 1h followed immediately by quenching process. …”
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Optimizing rheological behavior of glass-based sealant inks for robocasting deposition: A design of experiment approach by A. Baggio, D. Dalmazzo, F. D’Isanto, E. Santagata, D. Basso, D. Gaia, M. Salvo, F. Smeacetto

“…Robocasting is a commonly used method for depositing ceramic and glass inks, especially for glass-based sealants. …”
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Análisis del ambiente electromagnético en un área de estomatología by Alejandro Rivas Gamallo, Yenisel Díaz Roller, Janet Carvajal de la Osa, Rut Lay Abad Rodríguez, Joel David Gago García

“…Aunque estos están por debajo de lo recomendado, se debe tener presente los niveles que alcanzan y que en este local solo se encuentra ubicado un sillón.…”
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Effect of the addition of different concentrations of particulate reinforcement on the density, hardness and wear resistance of aluminum composites produced by powder metallurgy by Igor Carvalho da Silva, Abraão Pereira Dias, Edison Gustavo Cueva Galárraga, Emmanuel Pacheco Rocha Lima

“…This result suggests that the reinforcing particles, being made of ceramic material, may have worked as an abrasive when released from the aluminum matrix, since commercially pure aluminum is extremely malleable and cannot hold the slag particles. …”
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Programas sociales como alternativa para generar la redistribución del ingreso: un estudio de caso by Marco Antonio Espinosa Trujillo, Virginia Guadalupe Reyes de la Cruz, Jesús Torres Sombra, Flor del Carmen Pérez Vera

“…La falta de transferencias hace que el coeficiente de Gini, la incidencia de línea de bienestar mínimo y el porcentaje de hogares que viven por debajo de la línea de bienestar se eleven a 0.439, 65.5% y 91.5%, respectivamente. …”
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L’agglomération de Bliesbruck (Moselle) durant l’Antiquité tardive : entre ruptures et continuités by Sonia Antonelli, Jean-Paul Petit

“…. – is characterised by a strong artisanal activity, such as copper alloys-working from recovered metal, the important diffusion of Argonne and Eifel ceramics and the circulation of numerous coins, including a remarkable proportion of the extreme end of the 4th and 5th c. …”
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Pengaruh Pemberian Kombinasi Exercise William’s Flexion dan Taping pada Kasus Spondylosis : Case Report by Widya Wurry Pratiwi, Ruzzaina Irna, Sheeny Mahtsa Ainy, M. Ghilang Maulud Setyawan

“…Prevalensi Low Back Pain pada Lansia di Jawa Tengah dan Terapi Intervensi Studi epidemiologi menunjukkan bahwa 40% individu berusia lebih dari 65 tahun di Jawa Tengah mengeluhkan nyeri pada daerah punggung bawah (LBP), prevalensi lebih tinggi laki-laki (18,2%) dibandingkan wanita (13,6%). …”
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Perilaku Partisipasi Politik Masyarakat Desa Gunung Tua Tonga Pada Pemilihan Bupati/Wakil Bupati Tahun 2013 by Linda Darmila, Julia Ivanna, Muhammad Iqbal

“…Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menggambarkan perilaku keterlibatan politik masyarakat Desa Gunung Tua Tonga dalam pemilihan kepala daerah (Bupati/Wakil Bupati) tahun 2013. …”
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Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) implementations to control cholera outbreak in Oromia region, Ethiopia by Dabesa Gobena, Esayas Kebede Gudina, Getahun Fetensa, Tizta Tilahun Degfie, Tessema Debela, Afework Tamiru, Zenebu Begna Bayissa, Dereje Diriba, Tarekegn Sarbessa, Daniel Bekele, Natinel Teferi, Achalu Layesa, Abate Zewdie, Dawit Worku Ayele, Meron Debebe Mersha, Chala Bafikadu, Senahara Korsa Wake, Lemi Abebe, Tesfaye Kebebew, Tefera Goshu, Birhanu Kenate, Yadeta Dessie, Zeleke Mekonnen

“…The findings have also been derived qualitatively from three distinct themes or pillars, specifically (coordination and logistics, RCCE, and the Oral Cholera Vaccine). …”
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Prevalence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Bacterial Uropathogens Isolated from Pediatric Patients at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Yamirot Merga Duffa, Kumera Terfa Kitila, Dereje Mamuye Gebretsadik, Adane Bitew

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Integritas Penyelenggara Pemilu Ad-Hoc: Malpraktik Distribusi Formulir C-6 di Pilkada Tangerang Selatan Tahun 2020 by Mohammad Ezha Fachriza, Satrio Adjie Wibowo

“…Penelitian ini menguraikan tentang pelanggaran netralitas yang dilakukan oleh Kelompok Penyelenggara Pemungutan Suara (KPPS) pada Pemilihan Kepala Daerah (Pilkada) di Kota Tangerang Selatan (Tangsel) tahun 2020. …”
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Kelainan Hemostasis pada Leukemia by Zelly Dia Rofinda

“…Abstrak<br />Latar belakang: Leukemia adalah penyakit keganasan pada jaringan hematopoietik yang ditandai dengan<br />penggantian elemen sumsum tulang normal oleh sel darah abnormal atau sel leukemik. Salah satu manifestasi klinis<br />dari leukemia adalah perdarahan yang disebabkan oleh berbagai kelainan hemostasis.…”
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From nanoscale heterogeneities to nanolites: cation clustering in glasses by Cormier, Laurent, Galoisy, Laurence, Lelong, Gérald, Calas, Georges

“…This may explain crystal nucleation during the growth of such ordered heterogeneities, giving rise to original properties that are illustrated in a large diversity of glassy materials encompassing high-tech glass-ceramics and volcanic glasses.…”
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A METHOD FOR MONITORING RICE SEED LOSS BASED ON WOA-BP ALGORITHM by Jin Chen, Ting Shi, Yaoming Li, Yahui Zhu, Caoyuan Niu

“…The loss rate monitoring device consisted of a piezoelectric ceramic sensor module, charge amplification circuit, band-pass filter circuit, analog-to-digital (AD) converter, main control unit, etc. …”
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The Synthesis of Anatase Nanoparticles and the Preparation of Photocatalytically Active Coatings Based on Wet Chemical Methods for Self-Cleaning Applications by Dejan Verhovšek, Nika Veronovski, Urška Lavrencic Štangar, Marko Kete, Kristina Žagar, Miran Ceh

“…The synthesized anatase nanoparticles were characterized using various techniques, such as X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and were tested in coatings for self-cleaning glass and ceramic surfaces. The coatings were prepared using a soft chemistry route and are completely transparent to visible light and exhibit a high photocatalytic effect, which was determined by contact-angle measurements. …”
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