Independent and joint associations of neighbourhood greenness and walkability with transportational and recreational physical activity among youth and adults in Canada by Natalie Doan, Sebastian A. Srugo, Stephanie A. Prince, Rachel C. Colley, Daniel G. Rainham, Taru Manyanga, Gregory P. Butler, Richard Larouche, Sarah E. Turner, Justin J. Lang

“…Methods: We analyzed repeated cross-sectional data from 132,927 urban-dwelling youth (12–17 years) and adults (≥18 years) who participated in the Canadian Community Health Survey (2015–2018). …”
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The Use of Local Anesthesia in Pediatric Dentistry: A Survey of Specialists’ Current Practices in Children and Attitudes in Relation to Articaine by Thikrayat Bani-Hani, Rami Al-Fodeh, Abedelmalek Tabnjh, Rona Leith

“…The study also sought to investigate pediatric dentists’ views on articaine infiltration anesthesia and their willingness to use it to replace the inferior dental nerve block in primary molars. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional survey was emailed to 183 registered specialists. …”
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Temperature Assessment Through Decal Color in Microwave-Fired Porcelain by Tiago Santos, Luc Hennetier, Vítor A. F. Costa, Luís C. Costa

“…Color differences among different heating methods decrease as firing temperature increases. …”
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Research progress in near-infrared spectroscopy for detecting the quality of potato crops by Wenjing Ren, Qingqing Jiang, Wenliang Qi

“…In comparison with alternative spectroscopic techniques, NIR spectroscopy offers a more straightforward approach for the detection and analysis of root crop samples, whilst preserving the integrity of the samples. …”
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Testicular and epididymal dysfunctions: searching a new index for the differential diagnosis by Fernando T. Andrade-Rocha, Walter D. Cardona-Maya

“…A total of 202 subject data were evaluated in two groups: fertile men with children naturally conceived within 1 year of unprotected intercourse (n = 36) and infertile men (n = 166) who had attempted a pregnancy more than 1 year with unprotected intercourse. Materials and methods: Semen parameters (sperm count, vitality, motility, morphology, and hypoosmotic swelling test [HOST]) were evaluated. …”
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Changes in Hepatitis C Virus Genotype Distribution in Diyarbakır from 2011 to 2020: The Impact of Migration and Epidemiological Trends by Esra Yenihal, Selahattin Atmaca, Nida Özcan, Mahmut Mete

“…One sample per patient was included in the study. Genotype determination was performed on serum samples with detected HCV RNA using sequencing of the HCV genome obtained after amplification. …”
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Comparison of Microhardness of a Composite Core in Two Different Placement Techniques - An Invitro Study by Faramarz Zakavi, Somayeh Hosseini Tabatabaei, Fatemeh Bahramnejed, Soheila Sadeghian, Kaveh Khalaj, Mahdi Pourmahdi borujeni

“…Background and Objective: The purpose of this study was laboratory comparison of microhardness values in one kind of composite core at complete building tooth with incremental and Bulk placement techniques. Subjects and Methods: Ten cylindrical samples of clearfil photo core-light cure (Kuraray/Japan), (Translucent, Single Shade) composite were prepared up to 9mm in Insulin syringes. …”
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Porous materials from sponge titanium powders with increased strength by V. V. Savich, M. V. Tumilovich, L. P. Pilinevich, A. M. Taraykovich

“…The possibility of increasing the mechanical strength of porous materials from sponge titanium powders by two methods has been investigated. In the first case, sintering activation was carried out using alloying additives based on Al, ZnO and TiH2. …”
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In vitro Effect of Low-level Lasers on Proteomic Concentration in Human Blood Plasma Using 375 nm and 650 nm Lasers by Ahmed Abdulkareem Al-Kaabi, Mustafa Al-Mosawi, Ali Abdullateef Abdulateef Al-Bayati

“…Background: As a continuation of earlier laboratory research and its findings, we are studying the effects of biostimulation and alteration on human blood plasma to improve blood circulation in blood vessels, treat some infections, and treat various diseases, including blood protein-related ones. Methods: Blood samples were collected through venipuncture into tubes containing, ethylenediaminetetraacidic as an anticoagulant from healthy adult donors, and plasma was separated from blood components. …”
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Patient turnaround time: Concern of medical laboratory scientist by Ige Ilesanmi Paul, Mokwenye Victoria, Obadire Samuel Olalere

“…Adapting to an automated process, tracking of end-to-end process, drafting a more distinct process and multitask trained staffing are the methods to achieve good laboratory TAT.…”
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Examination of Psychotropic Medication Use Following Outpatient Behavioral Assessment and Treatment by Maria G. Valdovinos, Melissa Trites, Janelle Ausenhus

“…<b>Results:</b> This retrospective study revealed that children in this sample were more likely to experience starting a new medication and increases in the dose of psychotropic medication as time passed. …”
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Effect of different remineralization agents on the optical properties of bleached enamel by Aslıhan Ertemür, Başak Yazkan

“…Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different remineralization agents applied immediately after bleaching on the colour stability, whiteness index and whiteness index difference of enamel. Methods One hundred enamel samples from bovine incisors were divided into two groups for at-home and in-office bleaching. …”
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Pitting corrosion characteristics of gas tungsten arc welded austenitic steel by Afabor Abraham Martins, Basil O. Onyekpe, Oghenerobo Awheme, Cyril O. Uyeri

“…By utilizing the strengths of both methods and integrating this hybrid optimization technique, the study provides valuable insights into the relationship between welding parameters and corrosion resistance, ultimately contributing to the development of more durable and reliable stainless-steel components. …”
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Epidemiological profile of 0–18-year-old child victims of burns treated at the Plastic Surgery and Burns Service of a University Hospital in Sou... by Marcelus Vinicius de Araújo Santos Nigro, Sara Merlin Maschietto, Renata Damin, Carolina Scapim Costa, Giovana Landal de Almeida Lobo

“…Results: A plurality of the sample were infants (43%), and the average age of the sample was 12.6 years. …”
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Validation of a Modified Pediatric Risk of Mortality III Model in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in Thailand by Kanokpan Ruangnapa, Sittikiat Sucheewakul, Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, Edward McNeil, Kantara Lim, Wanaporn Anantaseree

“…Objective: The objective of this study is to compare the performance of a modified Pediatric Risk of Mortality (PRISM) III model with the original PRISM III in prediction of mortality risk in a Thailand pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Subjects and Methods: Children aged 1 month to 18 years who stayed in the PICU for more than 8 h during November 2013 to December 2016 were included in the study. …”
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Possibilities for computer-based assessment the quality indicators of Kashkaval cheese using image processing by Balabanov Alexandar, Andreeva Hristina, Danev Angel, Bosakova-Ardenska Atanaska, Ivanov Galin, Balabanova Tatyana

“…Many studies are performed to provide more objective techniques for sensory evaluation variety of cheese using computer-based technologies. …”
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Exploring the perceptions of obesity, health habits, stigma, and eating behaviors in Brazil by Luiz F. Viola, Fabiana Mandel, Cynthia M. Valerio, Maria Augusta Bernardini, Bruno Halpern

“…This study assessed perceptions of obesity, weight stigma, health habits, and emotional eating in a representative sample of the Brazilian population. Methods This cross-sectional study included a representative sample of 2560 Brazilian participants. …”
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Gender-specific perception of job stressors and resources: a structural equation model-based secondary analysis by Angelina Heub, Andrea Schaller, Martin Lange

“…Therefore, this study aimed to identify gender differences in the effects of stressors (quantitative demands, qualitative demands, working time) and resources (job control, quality of leadership, co-worker support) on subjective perceived stress across occupational groups.MethodsThis study was conducted as a secondary data analysis based on the ‘German Study on Mental Health at Work’ data. …”
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Development of a Low-Cost Sensor System for Accurate Soil Assessment and Biological Activity Profiling by Antonio Ruiz-Gonzalez, Harriet Kempson, Jim Haseloff

“…The development of low-cost tools for rapid soil assessment has become a crucial field due to the increasing demands in food production and carbon storage. However, current methods for soil evaluation are costly and cannot provide enough information about the quality of samples. …”
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Gene markers of fracture healing in early stage and the regulatory mechanism during the process using microarray analysis by Chengxue Wang, Baochang Qi, Lei Tan, Jieping Cheng

“…Background: The aim of this study was to explore crucial markers and uncover the regulatory mechanisms of fracture healing in the early stage. Methods: Gene expression profile of GSE45156 was downloaded, in which 3 fractured samples and 3 unfractured samples were used in our present study. …”
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