AGE SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS OF ORAL HYGIENE LEVEL OF SCHOOLCHILDREN by L.F. Kaskova, K.M. Popik, L.P. Ulasevych, I.U. Vaschenko, E.E. Berezhnaya

“…The research was conducted in the each age period separately and in age groups corresponding to 6-9 years (group I - elementary school), 10-13 years (group II - secondary school), 14-16 years (group III - high school). Statistical processing of the obtained data was carried out using the Student’s method. …”
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A survey of pediatric dentists' caries-related treatment decisions and restorative modalities – A web-based survey by Hassan S. Halawany, Fouad Salama, Vimal Jacob, Nimmi Biju Abraham, Tarfa Nasser Bin Moharib, Abdulfatah Samih Alazmah, Jawaher Abdulaziz Al Harbi

“…Following the retrieval of the email addresses from the Saudi Dental Council, an email explaining the purpose of the study and a link to SurveyMonkey electronic survey consisting of 23 questions was sent to all the members registered under the pediatric dentistry practitioners, starting in September till December 2013. The data obtained was analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi square with and without tabulation processes. …”
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A Normalized Exponential Piecewise Chaotic System (NEPCS) and DNA Image Cryptography Using SHA-256 by Hammad Safdar Gill, Madiha Amjad, Muhammad Faheem, Aqeel Ur Rehman, Umber Rana, Amjad Rehman Khan, Rab Nawaz Bashir

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Construction and validation of a clinical prediction model for sepsis using peripheral perfusion index to predict in-hospital and 28-day mortality risk by Qirui Guo, Wenbo Li, Jie Wang, Guangjian Wang, Qingyu Deng, Hui Lian, Xiaoting Wang

“…In recent years, its high mortality rate has made it a significant cause of death and disability worldwide. …”
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On the Hydrodynamic and Structural Performance of Thermoplastic Composite Ship Propellers Produced by Additive Manufacturing Method by Erkin Altunsaray, Serkan Turkmen, Ayberk Sözen, Alperen Doğru, Pengfei Liu, Akile Neşe Halilbeşe, Gökdeniz Neşer

“…The cavitation tunnel test and numerical simulations were conducted at a range of advance coefficients (J) from 0.3 to 0.9. The shaft rate was kept at 16 rps. The thrust and torque data were obtained using the tunnel dynamometer. …”
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Mentorship among healthcare researchers: a social network analysis by Bo Kim, Bo Kim, Erin A. Pleasants, Jennifer L. Sullivan, Jennifer L. Sullivan, Amy M. Linsky, Amy M. Linsky, Amy M. Linsky

“…To improve their mentorship structures and processes, organizations must first assess their current practices. …”
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Effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on isometric performance and physiological responses in college bodybuilders: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study by Lijun Wang, Ruohan Zhao, Yuhang Yan, Hongli Zhang, Ruixin Yan, Yifan Zhu, Zhuohong Han, Yue Qu, Ruonan Wang, Yicheng Li, Ruolin Chao

“…Participants then performed three rounds of isometric circuit endurance tests (ICET), during which heart rate (HR), ratings of perceived exertion (RPE), and blood lactate levels were recorded. …”
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Chronic arsenic exposure-provoked biotoxicity involved in liver-microbiota-gut axis disruption in chickens based on multi-omics technologies by Jiayi Li, Changming Guo, Yan Liu, Biqi Han, Zhanjun Lv, Huijie Jiang, Siyu Li, Zhigang Zhang

“…Multi-omics is a revolutionary technique to data analysis providing an integrated view of bioinformation for comprehensively and systematically understanding the elaborate mechanism of diseases. …”
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Effects of activated carbon and four different biochars on fermentation in the artificial rumen (RUSITEC) by Alexander Weinberg, Franziska Witte, Dana Carina Schubert, Karl Rohn, Martin Hoeltershinken, Victoria Eva Hancock, Werner Sitzmann, Nino Terjung, Christian Visscher

“…The experimental period consisted of a 7-day adaptation phase and an 8-day data and sample collection phase. Parameters included gas volume, gas composition, disappearance rates, volatile fatty acid (VFA) production, and nutrient digestion. …”
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Practical Approaches to Patient-Centered Care in Europe: Mixed Methods Study Developing a Conceptual Framework for Comprehensive Cancer Care Networks by Emily Hickmann, Peggy Richter, Hannes Schlieter, Maja Cemazar, Dorota Dudek-Godeau, Nele Grapentin, Ellen Griesshammer, Marjetka Jelenc, Sigita Liutkauskiene, Alain Ravaud, Xavier Troussard, Simone Wesselmann

“…MethodsWe conducted an umbrella review focusing on generic and oncology-specific dimensions of patient centeredness to establish the definition and framework. The data were analyzed and synthesized using an inductive category development approach, which guided the derivation of dimensions for the framework. …”
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Estimation and Forecasting of Nigeria’s Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Electricity Demands by Prosper O. Ugbehe, Ogheneruona E. Diemuodeke, Daniel O. Aikhuele, Kenneth E. Okedu, Gauri Kalnoor

“…These needs were analyzed using the developed models and sourced data to obtain advanced estimates of electricity consumption. …”
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CORRELATION BETWEEN LEFT VENTRICULAR CONTRACTILITY AND MYOCARDIAL T1-RELAXATION TIME DURING MAPPING IN PATIENTS WITH HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY BY MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING by O. Yu. Dariy, S. A. Aleksandrova, V. S. Bereznitskiy, L. A. Yurpol’skaya, V. N. Makarenko, L. A. Bockeria

“…Postprocessing was performed on Philips and CVI42 workstations. When the data were processed, T1-relaxation time was estimated before and after contrast enhancement.Results. …”
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Impact of breeder seed multiplication and certified quality seed distribution on rice production in India by Gogineni S. V. Prasad, Chilukuri S. Rao, Kota Suneetha, Kalambur Muralidharan, E. A. Siddiq

“…Methods We created a database and analyzed data on BS production for 24 years (1995–96 to 2018–19) in 475 inbred and 22 F1 hybrid cultivars. …”
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Spatiotemporal dynamics and key climatic influences on vegetation resilience in opencast coal mine dumps after restoration by Hui Wang, Chengye Zhang, Yaxin Ding, Feiyue Li, Wanxi Liu, Yan Ma, Yingjie Guo, Bikram Banerjee, Jun Li

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Exploring cultural competence knowledge, skills, and comfort among male nursing students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by Kholoud Alharbi, Safiya Salem Bakarman, Naji Alqahtani, Adel Bashatah, Wajid Syed

“…Methods A cross-sectional, descriptive paper-based study was conducted among male nursing students at a Saudi University between March and May 2024. Data was collected using structured, pre-validated 47-item questionnaires and analyzed using the statistical package for social science version 27. …”
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Association between pan-immune-inflammation value and Serum Klotho levels: a cross-sectional analysis of renal function mediation by Mingjie Liu, Xuan Zhou, Han Xu, Yan Wang, Yuting Duan, Xiangru Guo, Bai Wei

“…IntroductionKlotho has emerged as a promising biomarker of aging processes. Although inflammation is known to modulate Klotho expression, the relationship between Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value (PIV) and serum Klotho levels has not been investigated. …”
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Prehospital transfusion training in Canada: a national survey of critical care transport organizations by Pierre-Marc Dion, Andy Pan, Andrew Beckett, Kanwal Singh, Adam Greene, Axel Benhamed, Melissa McGowan, Brodie Nolan

“…Checklists were universally used to assess competency, with four organizations incorporating additional tools such as global rating scales and scenario-based evaluations. Recertification practices were inconsistent: one CCTO required annual recertification, three used bi-annual reviews, and three had no formal recertification process. …”
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Likelihood of Leveraging Augmented Reality Technology to Promote HIV Prevention and Treatment Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Cameroon: Cross-Sectional Survey by Zhao Ni, Intan Maharani Sulistyawati Batubara, Jackson Jr Nforbewing Ndenkeh, Georges Bediang, Habakkuk Yumo, Xuehong Zhang, Sunyong Oh, Yuchen Zhao, LaRon E Nelson

“…Despite the low usage rate of AR among participants, there was a high likelihood of using AR to promote HIV prevention and treatment. …”
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Research on the elastoplastic localized damage constitutive model of raw coal by Susheng WANG, Shengqi YANG, Qiang ZHANG, Zhennan ZHU

“…By controlling the evolution rate and extent of damage, the constitutive simulation results can effectively replicate the brittle–ductile transition behavior of raw coal, with the maximum level of damage decreasing exponentially as the confining pressure increases. …”
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Expression and existence forms of mast cell activating molecules and their antibodies in systemic lupus erythematosus by Yuping Wang, Tengkai Wang, Meijuan Cai, Shuzhen Zhu, Lijun Song, Qian Wang

“…Methods The serum samples and clinical data of 131 patients with SLE were collected from Qilu Hospital (Qingdao). …”
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