Teleorthodontics: Where Are We Going? From Skepticism to the Clinical Applications of a New Medical Communication and Management System by Antonino Lo Giudice, Vincenzo Ronsivalle, Pietro Venezia, Rosalia Ragusa, Giuseppe Palazzo, Rosalia Leonardi, Antonio Lazzara

“…In the present review, we discuss the lights and shadows of this new communication healthcare system and its applications in the field of orthodontics that is destined to change the future of our clinical practice. …”
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How to Start a Food Business: Basic Food Technology: Food Acidity by Soohyoun Ahn, Jayna Goldstein, George Baker, Matthew Krug

“…This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department describes how to measure food acidity and how food is classified based on its acidity. Written by Soohyoun Ahn, Jayna Goldstein, George Baker, and Matthew Krug. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs325 …”
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Praxéologie du droit de la copropriété au Maroc : Radiographie ethno-méthodologique d’une résidence à Tanger by Stéphane Gignoux

“…This contribution; based on our dual role of trustee and researcher in the city of Tangiers; proposes a questioning on the relationship between law and regulation in Moroccan context of co-ownership. It takes, its reference point, the real estate multifunction «Tanger Boulevard». …”
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Investigating the Effect of Investor Pressure on Dividend Policy by Seyed Reza Seyed Nezhad Fahim, Ayat Balali, Fereshteh Hasanzadeh

“…Using the combined data approach, we tested the research hypotheses.Findings: The results of this study indicate that the pressure of investors has a positive and significant effect on the dividend per share and the ratio of dividends to sales.Originality/Value: Explaining the policy of profit sharing of companies and its determining factors is one of the biggest challenges that has always been faced by thinkers in the field of financial economics, which was examined in the present study.…”
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Factors Influencing Hospitalization Expenses Among Patients with Lung Cancer in China by Tingting Xu, Nan Jiang, He Chen, Jun Feng, Qiming Feng, Xianjing Qin, Jinmin Zhao, Hongda Gao

“…Therefore we can control the overall hospitalization expense increase by controlling these two expense items. Occupation, medical insurance type, hospitalization frequency, and length of stay have influence on hospitalization expense for lung cancer patients. …”
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Power management of cluster-based DC microgrid system for remote areas by Agustinus Yudhistira Wicaksono Setyanto, Arwindra Rizqiawan, Tri Ardiani

“…To address this, a DC microgrid system is one of the electricity solutions because it primarily utilizes renewable energy sources which are often abundant in these areas and offers simpler control than its AC counterparts. Cluster topology for DC microgrid is employed because of its ability to operate both independently and interconnected with several similar systems that suit the electricity needs. …”
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Firth's penalized logistic regression: A superior approach for analysis of data from India's National Mental Health Survey, 2016 by Satish Suhas, Narayana Manjunatha, Channaveerachari Naveen Kumar, Vivek Benegal, Girish N. Rao, Mathew Varghese, Gopalkrishna Gururaj

“…This article endeavors to illuminate the superior efficacy of Firth's method in managing small datasets within scientific research and advocates for its more widespread application. We provide a succinct introduction to Firth's method, emphasizing its distinct advantages over alternative analytical approaches and underscoring its application to data from the NMHS 2015–2016, particularly for disorders with lower prevalence.…”
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Further Analysis of the Passive Dynamics of the Compass Biped Walker and Control of Chaos via Two Trajectory Tracking Approaches by Essia Added, Hassène Gritli, Safya Belghith

“…This work consists in analyzing and controlling the walk of the compass-type bipedal walker in order to stabilize its passive dynamic gait. The dynamic walking of the compass-gait walker is modeled by an impulsive hybrid nonlinear system. …”
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Target-specific peptides for BK virus agnoprotein identified through phage display screening: advancing antiviral therapeutics by Xiaofei Xing, Jingxian Han, Keke Wang, Fuyun Tian, CuiXia Jiang, Wei Liang, Lin Qi, Xin Yue, Yinhang Wen, Yuwei Hu, Hui Qiao

“…The primary objective of screening binding peptides is to utilize them to disrupt the virus’s life cycle, impeding its replication and transmission, thereby achieving antiviral effects. …”
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Understanding sociodemographic differences in climate behavior, climate policy acceptance, and political participation by Lena Lehrer, Lennart Hellmann, Cornelia Betsch

“…Additional analyses explore the relations between age and the constructs at item level. Conclusions: Findings underscore the importance of a nuanced understanding of people's readiness to act against climate change. …”
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Neuro-Fuzzy Model for the Prediction and Classification of the Fused Zone Levels of Imperfections in Ti6Al4V Alloy Butt Weld by Giuseppe Casalino, Sabina Luisa Campanelli, Fabrizio Memola Capece Minutolo

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World and Russian Market of Mergers and Acquisitions by N. S. Zagrebel’Naya

“…This leads to changes in the activity on the world and Russian markets of M&A. Thus, to study its dynamics and trends in the contemporary world and in Russia is one of the most important and actual issues.…”
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Genome-wide identification of oat TCP gene family and expression patterns under abiotic stress by Jiaming Nie, Jiaming Nie, Hongbin Zhao, Hongbin Zhao, Hongbin Zhao, Xiaodong Guo, Xiaodong Guo, Tao Zhang, Tao Zhang, Bing Han, Bing Han, Bing Han, Huiyan Liu, Huiyan Liu

“…This study provides insights into the functional characterization of the oat TCP gene family and its molecular mechanisms underlying stress tolerance.…”
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Lithuanian Language Curricula by Giedrė Čepaitienė

“…Since the restoration of the Lithuanian independence in 1990, the Ministry has maintained its role of developing school curricula and so there have been just a few independently published curricula so far. …”
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Improvement of adhesion performance of mortar-repair interface with inducing crack path into repair by A. Satoh, K. Yamada, M. Satoh

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Genomic signatures of selection in Brangus cattle revealing the genetic foundations of adaptability and production traits using a breed of origin approach by Gabriel A. Zayas, Raluca G. Mateescu

“…IntroductionThe composite breed Brangus combines the resilience and adaptability of the Bos t. indicus breed Brahman with the superior meat quality and fertility traits of the Bos t. taurus breed Angus. Its diverse genetics not only enables optimal production performance but also adaptability to hot and humid environmental conditions. …”
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Hydroxychloroquine Potentiates Apoptosis Induced by PPARα Antagonist in 786-O Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma Cells Associated with Inhibiting Autophagy by Ruizhe Mao, Jian Shi, Xuyi Ma, Haiyan Xu

“…Furthermore, this approach is likely to be safe owing to its minimal effects on normal renal tissues.…”
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Marketing Tools in Modern Higher Education Institution: Tendencies of Research by I. V. Zakharova

“…The article stresses the importance of social effects of an educational organization in assessing its competitive position and shows the organic nature of principles and technologies of relationship marketing as applied to educational organizations. …”
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Calculation of Propulsive Motion for Two-Jointed Bionic Robotic Dolphin by Zhiqun Yuan, Yuxuan Chang, Chen Chen, Yanqiang Chen, Shuixuan Chen

“…The cruising propulsion process of the bionic robotic fish under the swinging tail motion presents a strong periodic dynamic response, and accurate prediction of its performance is the key to the overall design. …”
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Des séries de mouvements aux images du temps dans les séries, ou l’art d’analyser les fictions audiovisuelles by Jean-Pierre Esquenazi, Stéfany Boisvert

“…The article discusses his social semiotic approach for media productions, with its emphasis on audiences and interpretation. The interview also focuses on his methodology for the analysis of movements and “images of time” in films and series, which is directly inspired by Deleuze’s work. …”
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