The relative effects of input and output based instruction on the development of L2 knowledge and the relationships with individual differences in working memory by Yan Liang, Lawrence Jun Zhang

“…This study examined the types of L2 knowledge generated after three instructional methods and the relationships with individual differences in working memory capacity. …”
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Osteogenic differentiation and proliferation of apical papilla stem cells using nanoparticles of Neo MTA and bioactive glass by H. Abdelaziz, Abeer H. Mahran, T. Elsewify

“…Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the osteogenic differentiation ability and proliferation of apical papilla stem cells using nanoparticles of Neo MTA and bioactive glass. Methods: Neo MTA and bioactive glass 45S5 nanoparticles were prepared and characterized using a transmission electron microscope and X-ray diffraction. …”
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Wear of two different attachment systems in implant supported mandibular overdentures: a clinical comparative study by Ammar Omar Belal, Moataz Mostafa Bahgat Elmahdy, Sayed Mohammed Mohammed Elmasry, Mohamed Ezzat Elsayed

“…Aim of the study: The purpose of this clinical study is to compare two different attachment systems, Novaloc and Locator, regarding wear resistance under implant-supported overdentures. Material and Methods: The research sample consisted of 10 patients with complete lower and upper edentulous. …”
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SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease inhibitors in trace constituents from Algerian herbal medicines using in silico approaches by B. Yabrir, A. Belhassan, T. Lakhlifi, G. S. Moran, M. Bouachrine, L. G. Candia

“…Some of them have been shown to possess antiviral activities against various virus strains, among them SARS-CoV-2.The aim of this study is the  search for compounds, among minor components extracted from different aromatic and medicinal plants collected from Algerian pharmacopeia, which may posses possible COVID-19 antiviral activities, by molecular docking in the active site of SARS-CoV-2 main protease.Materials and methods. Thus, in this study 66 compounds which are declared at traces amount by authors in the composition of the essential oils, and selected from 9 Algerian medicinal plants were docked in the active site of SARS-CoV-2 main protease as possible inhibitors of SARS-CoV-2.Results. …”
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Meal Replacements for Weight Loss in Type 2 Diabetes in a Community Setting by Jennifer B. Keogh, Peter M. Clifton

“…To evaluate the use of MR compared with a diet book for 6 months. Subjects and Methods. Obese subjects (n=120) with type 2 diabetes mellitus were recruited from the community in Adelaide, South Australia, and randomised to intervention or control. …”
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Workplace health promotion programs in different areas of Europe by Nicola Magnavita, Ilaria Capitanelli, Roberto Falvo, Daniele I. La Milia, Alice Borghini, Umberto Moscato, Andrea Poscia, Walter Ricciardi

“…The aim of the present study was to collect experiences of workplace health promotion for older workers (WHPOW) conducted in 10 representative countries of Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Methods A literature review of activities of WHPOW was conducted through a comprehensive search of major scientific databases and on the website of the major European Agencies on worker health promotion. …”
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Prophylactic Effect of Venous Caffeine on Apnea in the Very Preterm Infants by Zahra Juodi, Zahra Fakur, Ali Aagayar Makouii, Rasool Gareaghaji Asl

“…Given the importance of preventing apnea in very premature infants, the present study was designed and conducted to investigate the preventive effect of caffeine on reducing the frequency of apnea events in very premature infants. Methods: This randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial was conducted on premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit of Shahid Motahari Hospital in Urmia. …”
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Perception of Saudi dentists and lay people to altered smile esthetics by Nabeel Talic, Samar AlOmar, Asma AlMaidhan

“…Aim: To evaluate and compare the perceptions of Saudi dentists and lay people to altered smile features. Methods: Thirty-six digital smile photographs with altered features were used. …”
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Dermoscopic And Clinical Features Of Alopecia Areata In Pakistani Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study by Mahwish Ahmed, Neelam Ayub, Muhammad Hamza, Asma Nafisa, Dua Zhaira Zaidi, Ismat Zhaira Zaidi

“… Objective: To evaluate the dermoscopic and clinical findings in Pakistani patients with Alopecia Areata Methods: The study was conducted at THQ Hospital Layyah with a sample size 800 within an age limit of 10-40. …”
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Research on the longitudinal end effect in eddy-current braking characteristic experiment by WANG Lichao, WANG Ke, WANG Lining, GAO Liqun

“…Therefore, studying the generating mechanism of this effect and correction methods become imperative. This study introduced experimental schemes with varying magnetic pole counts to verify the influence of the end effect on braking force and dynamic attractive force. …”
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Utility of surface landmark technique in providing optimal intratracheal endotracheal tube placement during orotracheal intubation by Amit K. Mittal, Anil K. Patel, Jitendra Dubey, Seema Shukla, Nikhil Bhasin, Manoj Bhardwaj

“…Hence, to assess the utility and reliability of SLT in achieving optimal placement, this study was planned. Material and Methods: In this prospective study, 406 participants were equally randomized between SLT and intubation guide mark (IGM) groups for ETT placement. …”
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The Association between Intradialytic Hypertension and Metabolic Disorders in End Stage Renal Disease by Vaia D. Raikou, Despina Kyriaki

“…We examined the relationship between intradialytic hypertension and metabolic disorders in hemodialysis treatment patients. Methods. We studied 76 patients in online hemodiafiltration. …”
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A comparative qualitative assessment of the severity of diabetic retinopathy in patients with stages III, IV and V, requiring hemodialysis, of chronic renal insufficiency by A. S. Golovin, E. I. Belikova

“…Comparative qualitative assessment of the severity of proliferative diabetic vitreoretinopathy (PDR) in patients with stages III, IV and V of chronic renal failure (CRF). Material and methods. 150 patients (64 % women; 36 % men, aged 38 to 79, mean age 61.3 ± 2.3 years) were examined. …”
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Substantiation of the Design and Layout Scheme for the Gravity-Pneumatic Soybean Seed Cleaner by V. G. Khamuev, S. A. Gerasimenko

“…(Research purpose) To substantiate the design parameters of a cleaning and sorting plant for highly efficient separation of soybean seeds. (Materials and methods) We used a developed prototype model of the plant for cleaning soybean seeds, consisting of a gravity column and a pneumatic cleaning and sorting channel. …”
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Intraoperative low-dose ketamine infusion for postoperative pain relief in laparoscopic surgeries – A randomised, double blind controlled clinical trial by Sujil Sudersan, Ramyavel Thangavelu, Sivakumar Segaran

“…Hence, we studied the effect of ketamine infusion administered at a low dose intraoperatively on postoperative pain relief. Materials and Methods: Fifty-two patients belonging to American Society of Anesthesia (ASA) I/ASA II, scheduled for laparoscopic surgery were randomized into two groups (n = 26). …”
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The patient with cognitive impairment in practice of the general practitioner by Margarita A. Morozova, Elizaveta K. Kucherova, George E. Rupchev, Andrey A. Alekseev

“…To assess the acceptability of the screening questionnaire for the identification of patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in general medical practice, to assess its psychometric validity and to determine the threshold value of the total score of the questionnaire. Materials and methods. The study included outpatients of both sexes over the age of 18 years with a diagnosis of MCI according to ICD-10 F 06.7. …”
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Preeclampsia is associated with alterations in the p53-pathway in villous trophoblast. by Andrew N Sharp, Alexander E P Heazell, Dora Baczyk, Caroline E Dunk, Helen A Lacey, Carolyn J P Jones, Jonathan E Perkins, John C P Kingdom, Philip N Baker, Ian P Crocker

“…Since p53 is a critical regulator of apoptosis we hypothesized that excessive apoptosis in PE is mediated by abnormal expression of proteins participating in the p53 pathway and that modulation of the p53 pathway alters trophoblast apoptosis in vitro.<h4>Methods</h4>Fresh placental villous tissue was collected from normal pregnancies and pregnancies complicated by PE; Western blotting and real-time PCR were performed on tissue lysate for protein and mRNA expression of p53 and downstream effector proteins, p21, Bax and caspases 3 and 8. …”
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Preoperative Serum Albumin and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) as Predictors of Surgical Site Infection Following Laparotomy in a Low Resource Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study by Chimdiebele D. Nwosu, Ochonma A. Egwuonwu, Eric C. Ihekwoaba, Henry C. Okpara, Gabriel Chianakwana

“…Objective: To determine the usefulness of preoperative serum levels of albumin and CRP as predictors of SSI in patients undergoing laparotomy at a tertiary healthcare center in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a hospital-based prospective observational cohort study conducted at the general surgery units of the study center from June 2021 to June 2022. …”
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Comparison of two different volumes of 0.5% levobupivacaine for ultrasound-guided costoclavicular brachial plexus block in forearm surgeries: A randomized double-blind tertiary car... by Kanta Bhati, Tanvi Gumber, Satyaprakash Kushwah, Richa Kachhawa, Nalini Singh, Simarjeet Kaur, Priyanka Kumari

“…In this study, we compared two different volumes of 0.5% levobupivacaine, used for costoclavicular brachial plexus block, that is 15ml and 20ml. Materials and Methods: The study included 59 patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Classes I–III of either sex, aged 18–65 years. …”
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Risk Factors and Scoring Systems for Patients with Candidemia at a Tertiary Hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia by Mursinah Mursinah, Fera Ibrahim, Mardiastuti H Wahid

“…Aim: to identify the risk factors of candidemia and to develop a scoring system that could be implemented in Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), Jakarta, Indonesia. Methods: this study was a retrospective study with case control design using the medical records of patients since 2011 to 2014. …”
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