Characteristics of base materials and acrylates used in removable prosthetics in dental practice (review) by Yu.I. Poliukhovych, A.Ye. Demkovych, Yu.I. Bondarenko, V.V. Shcherba, O.I. Lebid, K.M. Duda

“…A total of 82 sources of literature were selected and processed during the primary analysis. After systematization of the selected information using general scientific methods, 70 most relevant sources remained. …”
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Safety analysis of the modified method of collecting nasopharyngeal swab samples in COVID-19 screening (新型冠状病毒肺炎筛查鼻咽拭子标本采集安全性方法的研究)... by LI Na (李娜), LIU Suyan (刘素彦)

“…Totally 430 nasopharyngeal swab samples were collected from participants by using routine collecting method. Another 406 samples were collected from participants by using modified collecting method: before collecting the nasopharyngeal swab sample, participant’s nasal cavity was cleaned with 0. 9% normal saline, and psychological nursing interventions were carried out during the period of samples collecting. …”
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Randomized controlled trial on effect of different routes of dexmedetomidine on Haemodynamics in patients undergoing saphenectomy under epidural anaesthesia by Sisi Zeng, Jixiang Wan, Xuechao Li, Na Wang, Jiabei Li, Luyue Gao, Zhen Yang, Fangjun Wang

“…This study aimed to explore the effects of epidural or intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamics during lower extremity varicose veins surgery (saphenectomy) under epidural anaesthesia. …”
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Comparing physiological and psychological effects of virtual reality vs. traditional high-intensity interval training in healthy individuals: results from a preliminary pilot rando... by Jonathan Robinson, Mohammad Haziq Bin Abdul Razak

“…Physiological outcomes, including heart rate parameters (measured using a Polar HR monitor) and rating of perceived exertion (RPE, assessed using the Borg scale), as well as psychological outcomes of the flow experience (measured using the Flow State Scale questionnaire) were assessed. …”
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Using Dose-Effect Relationship for Optimising Systemic Corticosteroid Dosage in Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by O. P. Alekseeva, S. V. Krishtopenko, A. A. Alekseeva

“…Estimation of an optimal corticosteroid (CS, prednisone) dosage for the remission induction in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD) based on the construction of a dose-effect relationship during the first and second courses of therapy.Materials and methods. …”
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Complex use of cycleand power-ergometry in determining the physical working capacity of young athletes by M. F. Khoroshukha, M. M. Filippov, A. I. Bosenko, Ye. L. Mykhaliuk, O. Yu. Buriak

“…Thus, no probable differences in aerobic performance indicators were found in wrestlers and boxers during the cycle ergometric test. And conversely, under the conditions of power ergometric testing, we find a significant increase in their PWC170 indicators in relation to athletes of endurance sports. …”
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Structural and functional features of phytoene synthase isoforms PSY1 and PSY2 in pepper Capsicum annuum L. cultivars by E. A. Dyachenko, M. A. Filyushin, G. I. Efremov, E. A. Dzhos, A. V. Shchennikova, E. Z. Kochieva

“…Assessment of a possible correlation of PSY1 and PSY2 transcription with carotenoid and chlorophyll content revealed a direct relationship between PSY1 expression level and carotenoid pigmentation during fruit ripening. It has been suggested that the absence of a typical pericarp pigmentation pattern in ‘Nesozrevayuschij’ may be associated with impaired chromoplast formation.…”
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Application of various canopy resistance calculation methods in vineyard evapotranspiration simulation at daily scale in Northwest China by Jingying Zhang, Dianyu Chen, Xiaotao Hu, Lucheng Qiu, Shujian Wang, Xuanrong Zhu, La Zhuo, Dongyan Zhang, Linzhe Wu, Linlin Zhang

“…The Penman-Monteith (PM) model is widely used to estimate ET, for which the determination of canopy resistance (rc) is crucial. …”
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Assessing the visibility and public engagement of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation research: An altmetric analysis by Mohammad Ahmadian, Shaban Alizadeh, Azadeh Omidkhoda, Fatemeh Sheikhshoaei, Brenda Van Wyk

“…Background: Bone marrow and stem cell transplantation have led to significant advancements in modern medicine, offering potential cures for various hematological disorders and specific cancers. …”
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The enigmatic diploid Chenopodium ucrainicum (Chenopodiaceae / Amaranthaceae s. l.): geographical, ecological, and phytosociological patterns as clues to its origin by Shynder O.I., Pashkevych N.A., Kharytonova I.P., Holovko O.V., Mandák B., Mosyakin S.L.

“…This study provides a detailed account of its presently known geographical distribution, ecological preferences, and phytosociological features, plus some further information of its morphology, based on field surveys conducted during 2021–2024 across central and western regions of Ukraine. …”
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Indirect contacts between Danish pig farms – what are the frequencies and risk-reducing measures, and how can they be used in simulation models? by Mette Fertner, Beate Conrady, Anne Sax Røgind, Elisabeth Okholm Nielsen, Anette Boklund

“…A questionnaire survey was conducted among both veterinarians and pig producers in Denmark during 2022–2023. The veterinary questionnaire resulted in 143 answers, representing the Veterinary Health Advisory Service contracts for 53% of non-hobby pig farms. …”
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Comparative Pitching Biomechanics Among Adolescent Baseball Athletes: Are There Fundamental Differences Between Pitchers and Non-pitchers? by Garrett Bullock, Tessa C Hulburt, Gary Collins, Brian R Waterman, Kristen F Nicholson

“… # Study Design Retrospective cross-sectional study # Methods Baseball players were designated as pitchers or non-pitchers, who then threw fastballs (FB), breaking balls (BB), and change-ups (CH) during a biomechanical assessment. T-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and ANOVAs with Bonferroni correction, and effect sizes (ES) were performed…”
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The impact of a disaster medicine clinical training program on medical students’ disaster literacy by Aysel Başer, Zeynep Sofuoğlu

“…Background This study was conducted to assess how students’ disaster literacy was affected by the Disaster Medicine Clinical Training Program at the Izmir Democracy University Faculty of Medicine (IDUFM) during the academic year 2022–2023. Methods Using an experimental method involving experimental and control groups, measurements were made at different times. …”
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The synergistic effect of the triglyceride-glucose index and a body shape index on cardiovascular mortality: the construction of a novel cardiovascular risk marker by Hao-ming He, Ying-ying Xie, Qiang Chen, Yi-ke Li, Xue-xi Li, Sun-jing Fu, Na Li, Yan-ru Han, Yan-xiang Gao, Jin-gang Zheng

“…Mediation analysis was used to explore the potential mediator. Results A total of 673 (3.9%) cardiovascular deaths occurred during a median follow-up of 8.92 years. …”
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The Managers' Perceptions of Telework Implementation Requirements in the Algerian Companies: A Post Covid-19 Assessment by Riad BENGHEBRID

“…In order to analyze the results completely and accurately, we relied on thematic analysis. Findings: The results concluded that accelerating the telework implementation in Algerian company requires, firstly, the legislative framework by reviewing the labor law that regulates and documents the existing relationship between the teleworker and the employer, and also consistent with the developments of the current situation, and secondly to, the presence of digital infrastructure that goes beyond the need for designated places to include the presence of a wide-coverage, protected, and high-flow communication network, meaning preparing the primary environment with basic equipment and software, thirdly, the existence of training program in order to help to make the best use of information technology (ICT) and reduces the need for supervision and follow-up. …”
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Autoimmune Hepatitis in Children: The Current State of the Problem by G. V. Volynets, A. I. Khavkin, T. A. Skvortsova, V. V. Matkash

“…Disease relapses are observed in about 40% of patients during treatment. It is expedient to treat children at least for 2–3 years before attempting to cancel the treatment, which decision should be considered only when the levels of transaminases have remained normal and IgG has been negative, or autoantibody titers have been low (1:20 using immunofluorescence method) for at least a year. …”
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Increasing Access to Mental Health Supports for 18- to 25-Year-Old Indigenous Youth With the JoyPop Mobile Mental Health App: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Angela MacIsaac, Teagan Neufeld, Ishaq Malik, Elaine Toombs, Janine V Olthuis, Fred Schmidt, Crystal Dunning, Kristine Stasiuk, Tina Bobinski, Arto Ohinmaa, Sherry H Stewart, Amanda S Newton, Aislin R Mushquash

“…Participants will be allocated to the intervention (JoyPop+UP) or control (UP) condition in a 1:1 ratio using stratified block randomization. Participants will complete self-report measures of emotion regulation (primary outcome), mental health, treatment readiness, and service use during 3 assessments (baseline, second [after 2 weeks], and third [after 4 weeks]). …”
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Incidence and predictors of mortality among HIV positive children on anti-retroviral therapy in the selected health facilities of West Wollega Zone, Western Ethiopia: Retrospective... by Gelane Gurmu, Emiru Merdassa, Gemechu Tiruneh, Keneni Efrem, Firezer Belay, Lalisa Mekonnen, Jira Wakoya Feyisa, Matiyos Lema, Adisu Tafari Shama, Markos Desalegn

“…The Cox regression model was used to determine independent predictors of mortality.…”
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Enhancing the color and stress tolerance of cherry shrimp (Neocaridina davidi var. red) using astaxanthin and Bidens Pilosa. by Wei-Wei Hou, Yu-Tzi Chang, Wen-Chin Yang, Hong-Yi Gong, Yen-Ju Pan, Te-Hua Hsu, Chang-Wen Huang

“…Color parameters were assessed using CIELAB color space, and differential gene expression related to color and stress was analyzed using reverse transcription quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) to understand the gene regulatory mechanisms affecting color expression and stability. …”
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Dietary patterns related to triglyceride glucose index and risk of type 2 diabetes: a large-scale cohort study by Dong Liu, Dong Liu, Ziwei Liu, Yue Wu, Yan Hong, Jinghao Fang, Ying Lu, Guangfei Xu, Peipei Kang, Tong Liu, Li-Hua Chen, Li-Hua Chen

“…The associations between the TyG index, related dietary pattern scores, and T2DM risk were evaluated using Cox regression models.ResultsDuring a median follow-up period of 11.2 years, 3,585 participants developed T2DM. …”
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