The Attitudes of Relatives of ICU Patients toward Informed Consent for Clinical Research by Rania Mahafzah, Karem H. Alzoubi, Omar F. Khabour

“…This study aimed to assess the attitudes and preferences of relatives of ICU patients toward informed consent in biomedical research in Jordan. Subjects and Methods. A sample of 184 relatives with a critically ill next of kin in the ICU was anonymously surveyed regarding their attitudes and preferences toward giving informed consent for biomedical research on behalf of their patients. …”
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The Impact of Organisational Climate on Staff Creativity: An Empirical Study of the Interplay by Marta Juchnowicz, Hanna Kinowska, Hubert Gąsiński

“… Objective: The article aims to empirically review the impact of organisational climate on staff creativity, with job satisfaction as a mediating variable. Research Design & Methods: Following a literature search, a conceptual model of the interplay between organisational climate, job satisfaction, and staff creativity was formulated. …”
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Comparative histochemical and morphometric analysis of muscle fibers of the psoas muscle in individuals of both genders with ageing by Antić Vladimir, Stojiljković Nenad, Antić Milorad

“…The aim of this study was to determine the presence and distribution of types I and II muscle fibers in the human psoas muscle in individuals of different ages and genders. Methods. The material consisted of tissue samples of the right iliopsoas muscle taken from 30 adult cadavers (18 males and 12 females), aged from 30 to 90 years, divided into three age groups. …”
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A Comparative Study of Conventional vs. Endoscopic Septoplasty by Bhagyesh Lalitchandra Darji

“…Aims and Objectives: To compare conventional and endoscopic techniques of Septoplasty and to find out which technique is better on the basis of various intraoperative and postoperative objectives. Material and Methods: A prospective randomized comparative study was conducted with a sample size of total 60 patients; 30 in each group. …”
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Auditory Efferent Pathway Functioning in Individuals with Misophonia by Sajana Aryal, Prashanth Prabhu

“…However, it is essential to note that the generalizability of these findings may be limited due to the relatively small sample size used in our study. Therefore, further research involving a more extensive and diverse population is needed to validate and generalize these conclusions. …”
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Ecoacoustic Baseline of a Successional Subarctic Ecosystem Post-Glaciation Amidst Climate Change in South-Central Alaska by Timothy C. Mullet, Almo Farina

“…Our findings demonstrate the benefits of using ecoacoustic methods to assess ecosystem dynamics for establishing ecological baselines useful for future comparisons in rapidly changing environments.…”
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Study Regarding Calves Health Practice from Birth to Weaning on Romanian Dairy Buffalo Farms, Considering Farm Size by Elena Raducanu, Roxana Elena Stefan (Vasiliu), Remus Ioan Chiorean, Livia Vidu

“…The most commonly reported preventive methods against technopathies included vitamin and selenium supplementation as well as environmental condition adjustments. …”
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Cervical Musculoskeletal Impairments and Temporomandibular Disorders by Susan Armijo-Olivo, David Magee

“…Thus this project was designed to investigate the association between cervical musculoskeletal impairments and Temporomandibular Disorders. Material and Methods: A sample of 154 subjects participated in this study. …”
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Comparative molecular study of Enterococcus faecalis in endodontic treatment pre and postdiode laser application by Israa Hadi Hashim, Fatima Abood Malik, Ahmed Ghanim Mahdi

“…Objective: To detect and measure the level of Enterococcus faecalis in infected root canals during traditional cleaning techniques and after diode laser application by using real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Materials and Methods: Ninety samples were collected from 30 participant patients complaining of acute or chronic pulpitis with an age range of 18–50 years old; the teeth indicated endodontic treatment, including both anterior and posterior teeth. …”
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Oral health in relation to nutritional status, age and sex among 14-18 years children of Naraingarh, Haryana by Krishan Sharma, Harvinder Kaur

“… Objective: To describe prevalence dental caries and to study the association between nutritional status and oral health based on various indices among adolescents from under privileged communities. Material and Methods: The study was based on a cross-sectional sample of 196 apparently healthy children (104 males and 92 females) in the age range of 14 to 18 years belonging to under-privileged communities. …”
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Can criminology sway the public? How empirical findings about deterrence affect public punishment preferences by Brendan Rose, Malouke Esra Kuiper, Chris Reinders Folmer, Benjamin van Rooij

“…The present study extended this research by exploring whether the impact of scientific evidence on public punishment preferences is affected by crime severity and by exploring cognitive and psychological factors that may underpin this relationship. Methods Using a vignette study paradigm, a general public sample of 330 participants were asked to make hypothetical punishment decisions to reduce crime (whether or not to double sentences) for one of three crime types that varied in severity. …”
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Evaluation of the effects of different polishing systems on surface roughness and surface discoloration of various restorative materials by Tuba Sarıcı, Burak Dayı

“…Abstract Objective This in-vitro study aimed to evaluate the effects of different polishing systems on the surface roughness and discoloration of various composite resins, and to assess the effectiveness of repolishing procedures in reducing discoloration. Materials and methods Four different composite resins (giomer, nanohybrid, nanoceramic, microhybrid) were polished using various systems. …”
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Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1 (YKL-40) Is a New Biomarker of Inflammation in Psoriasis by Joanna Salomon, Łukasz Matusiak, Danuta Nowicka-Suszko, Jacek C. Szepietowski

“…The study was undertaken to check whether YKL-40 is a reliable biomarker of inflammation in psoriasis. Materials and Methods. 55 psoriatic patients were enrolled, including 21 men and 34 women, aged from 18 to 88 years. …”
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Information Modeling and Analysis of Labour Productivity Dynamics at Enterprises-Leaders by P. A. Mikhnenko

“…Current mathematic models and methods of analyzing the given problem cannot identify key factors affecting the capacity of the enterprise to provide a considerable growth in productivity in the short-term and medium-term perspective. …”
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In vitro antimicrobial activity of different electrochemicallyactivated solutions on enterococcus faecalis by Makbule Bilge Akbulut, Ayçe Ünverdi Eldeniz

“…The root specimens were irrigated with 5 mL of the test solution, with additional sonic agitation applied to the EA groups. The dentine samples that were obtained from the walls were cultured, and the antibacterial efficacy was evaluated by counting the colony-forming units.ResultsThe ECA-EN, 2.5% NaOCl and 2% CHX were more effective than the ECA-MX (p <0.05) with the addition of EA sonication, showing no statistical difference in the elimination of E. faecalis.ConclusionThe ECA-EN shows potential as an endodontic irrigant, while EA usage gives no benefit in reducing bacteria from root canals.…”
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Perceived impact of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) on lecturers’ performance at Tamale Technical University by Abdul Rahaman Rashida, Iddrisu Bariham

“…In all, 60 lecturers were surveyed to yield further questions for interviews to probe those results in more depth. Overall, 4-four Deans of Schools and 4-four Heads of Departments were purposively sampled for the interviews. …”
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Occupational stress among the nurses working in a Medical College Hospital in Nepal by Dipak Kunwar, Barsha Shrestha, Suhana Shrestha, Ajay Risal

“…Aim: To assess the occupational stress among the nurses working in a Medical College Hospital in Nepal. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among the 311 nurses working in a Medical College Hospital in Nepal. …”
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Effect of Coffee Consumption on Postoperative Ileus after Colorectal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Junjia Zhu, Wenlong Xu, Qi Sun, Jun Geng, Yifeng Yu, Zhenguo Zhao

“…The current literature revealed that postoperative coffee consumption shortened the time to first defecation following elective colorectal surgery. Large sample and tightly controlled multicenter randomized clinical trials are needed to offer a more accurate evaluation of the efficacy of coffee.…”
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Hydration Tracking via Saliva Osmolarity in Recruit Firefighters Throughout a 12-Week Fire School by A. Maleah Holland-Winkler, Andrew R. Moore, Steven L. Parish, Tiffany J. Oberther

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to assess hydration status via saliva osmolarity throughout a 12-week Fire School in recruit firefighters. Methods: At the beginning (AM) and end (PM) of the workday for 13 weeks (a 12-week Fire School and an additional transition week), saliva osmolarity was measured, recorded, and relayed to each participant in the sample, which included 23 recruit firefighters. …”
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A Study Comparing 0.025% Topical Tretinoin Versus 4% Retinol Peel and 10% Retinol Peel in the Management of Acanthosis Nigricans by Shreya Srinivasan, C Balakumaran, G Sukanya, N Ashok Kumar, A Sakthi Megalai, Aswin Senthilvel

“…Aim and Objective: To compare the effects of 0.025% topical tretinoin, 4% retinol peel, and 10% retinol peel, in the management of AN of neck using Acanthosis Nigricans Area Severity Index (ANASI) score. Patients and Methods: Patients with AN of neck were recruited to the study with due consideration to the inclusion criteria and were divided into 3 groups based on the treatment administered which was either 0.025% topical tretinoin, 4% retinol peel, or 10% retinol peel. …”
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