A Comparison of the Ligation Torque Expression of a Ribbonwise Bracket–Archwire Combination and a Conventional Combination: A Primary Study by Bin Lin, Feifei Jiang, Jie Chen, Jiaxing Liang

“…To assess the effect of the third-order mechanics of a new ribbonwise bracket–archwire combination using an orthodontic torque simulator. Material and Methods. An orthodontic torque simulator was used to measure the third-order moment of a maxillary central incisor as it changed from a neutral position to a 40° rotation in 1° increment. …”
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Profiling of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Lower Assam Region – A Hospital-Based Retrospective Study by Debojyoti Roy, Thamizholi Selvaraju, Bharadwaj Bordoloi, BahniSikha Pathak, Divjot Ahluwalia

“…Settings and Design: This was a retrospective observational study. Materials and Methods: A total of 140 histologically confirmed OSCC patients diagnosed at the Regional Cancer Centre in the district between the period 2022 April and 2023 October constitute our study sample size in this study. …”
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Comparative analysis of uterine flora in pregnant women undergoing elective and non-elective caesarean section of central Uttar Pradesh, India by Swapnil Golus, Shyam Pyari Jaiswar, Seema Mehrotra, Deepak Anand

“…Settings and Design: Prospective cohort study. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 elective and 150 non-elective caesarean cases were selected. …”
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Airway Microbiota in Severe Asthma and Relationship to Asthma Severity and Phenotypes. by Qingling Zhang, Michael Cox, Zhike Liang, Folke Brinkmann, Paul A Cardenas, Rachael Duff, Pankaj Bhavsar, William Cookson, Miriam Moffatt, Kian Fan Chung

“…<h4>Objectives</h4>We examined whether the lower airway microbiota were related to measures of asthma severity.<h4>Methods</h4>We prospectively recruited 26 severe asthma, 18 non-severe asthma and 12 healthy subjects. …”
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Public Perception And Social Media Image Of Feldsher in Moscow by I. V. Bogdan, M. D. Gornostalev

“…To identify how Muscovites perceive feldshers and to assess social media coverage of their work.Methods. The study used the data collected in telephone surveys conducted among a representative sample of 596 adult Moscow residents. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of the Antibacterial Efficacy of Silver Nanoparticles and Calcium Hydroxide as Intracanal Medicaments Against E. faecalis by Vinay Rao, Shailly Suri, Dipika Yadav, Prerna Priya, Ashtha Arya, Arindam Banik

“…Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is still a common option, although silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have gained attention as possible antibacterial agents because of their broad-spectrum effectiveness. Materials and Methods: A systematic procedure was used to prepare 60 removed single-rooted human teeth, which were then infected with E. faecalis for 21 days. …”
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Food security and its determinants among rural households: A case study in Buwenge eastern Uganda by Kalinaki Hanifar, Martianto Drajat, Riyadi Hadi

“…Households practicing modern post-harvest methods, adequate waste management, and safe water access were more likely to achieve food security.…”
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Machine learning to predict the source of campylobacteriosis using whole genome data. by Nicolas Arning, Samuel K Sheppard, Sion Bayliss, David A Clifton, Daniel J Wilson

“…Providing generalizable computationally efficient methods, based upon machine learning and population genetics, we provide a scalable approach to global disease surveillance that can continuously incorporate novel samples for source attribution and identify fine-scale variation in transmission potential.…”
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Effects of one-week intake of different edible oils on the urinary proteome of rats by Yan Su, Youhe Gao

“…ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of different edible oils on the rat body, we analyzed alterations in the urinary proteome and post-translational modifications (PTMs) following a one-week intake of olive oil, butter, lard, hydrogenated vegetable oil, and rapeseed oil.MethodsThirty male Wistar rats (7 weeks old, ~200 g) were randomly allocated into six groups (n = 5 per group). …”
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Effect of wood particulate filler content on durability of composite materials by Imad Rizakalla Antypas, Alexey G. Dyachenko

“…Thermal bioplastics are developed mainly for the packaging industry, and they can be used as a binder in the biocomposite materials. Materials and Methods. Sawdust wood fibers are selected as an additive to produce reinforced rubber plastics (polyester fiber) for this study. …”
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Student well-being: the impact of belonging, COVID-19 pandemic related student stress, loneliness, and academic anxiety by Gulsah Dost

“…The study focuses on how these factors have shaped students’ academic and social experiences in the post-pandemic era, with particular emphasis on variations based on gender as well as home versus international status among both undergraduate and postgraduate cohorts.MethodsThis study utilized structural equation modelling (SEM). …”
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Metabolically neutral obesity: terminology, prevalence, and meaning by Dmitry Yu. Serdyukov, Alexander V. Gordienko, Daniel A. Sokolov, Vladislav T. Dydyshko, Igor I. Zhirkov

“…Objective — To compare the prevalence of metabolic disorders and signs of cardiovascular remodeling in young and middle-aged men with "metabolically healthy" and "metabolically neutral" obesity. Material and methods — observational sample survey of 590 men aged 38.5±5.6 years was conducted. …”
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Extracting Vitabiotic Pharmaceutical Substances from Berry Raw Materials: Optimization of Processes by Shkol’nikova M., Bakin I., Mustafina A., Aleksenko L.

“…The research features new processing methods of extraction of active antibacterial components from Siberian berries. …”
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NEW APPROACHES TO INDIVIDUALIZED CHOICE OF ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION by Ju. P. Skirdenko, N. A. Nikolayev

“…The very high prevalence of gene mutations CYP2C9 and VKORC1 (more than 2.3 per 1 respondent) was detected in the study sample, which makes screening pharmacogenetic testing ineffective and is an independent risk factor for the Omsk region. …”
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Human Elimination of Phthalate Compounds: Blood, Urine, and Sweat (BUS) Study by Stephen J. Genuis, Sanjay Beesoon, Rebecca A. Lobo, Detlef Birkholz

“…On average, MEHP concentration in sweat was more than twice as high as urine levels. Conclusions. …”
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RELATIONS BETWEEN MAXIMAL ISOMETRIC STRENGTH AND COMPETITION PERFORMANCE AMONG YOUNG KAYAKERS by Nikola Stojanović, Zvezdan Savić, Miloš Paunović, Dragomir Dumbelović

“…Introduction: The aim of this study is to determine if there are certain relations between maximal isometric strength and competition performance of young kayakers. Methods: This study was conducted with a sample of 25 male young kayakers from the kayak clubs of Serbia and Macedonia, aged 11 ± 1.5 years. …”
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Deep Learning Algorithm for Keratoconus Detection from Tomographic Maps and Corneal Biomechanics: A Diagnostic Study by Wiyada Quanchareonsap, Ngamjit Kasetsuwan, Usanee Reinprayoon, Yonrawee Piyacomn, Thitima Wungcharoen, Monthira Jermjutitham

“…Purpose To develop an artificial intelligence (AI) approach for differentiating between normal cornea, subclinical, and keratoconus (KC) using tomographic maps from Pentacam (Oculus) and corneal biomechanics from Corvis ST (Oculus). Methods A total of 1,668 tomographic (769 patients) and 611 biomechanical (307 patients) images from the Chula Refractive Surgery Center, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were included. …”
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Relationship between Core Stability Muscle Endurance and Static and Dynamic Balance in Basketball Players by farzaneh saki, masumeh Baghban

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between core stability muscle endurance and static and dynamic balance in basketball players. Methods: 100 basketball players (50 female and 50 male players) were selected randomly based on the including criteria.To evaluate core stability muscle strength, a set of tests from core stability exercises was used. …”
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Production of HPP natural hydrogels from conventional and non-conventional starch sources by Katerina Koshenaj, Giovanna Ferrari, Giovanna Ferrari

“…The starch powders were isolated through traditional methods and showed high starch content (76.91%–86.56%) and minimal starch damage. …”
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ECOLOGICAL DIVERSITY OF WILD BIRDS - NATURAL RESERVOIR OF INFLUENZA A VIRUSES IN THE SOUTH OF WESTERN SIBERIA by K. A. Sharshov, Xinxin Li, A. K. Yurlov, A. M. Shestopalov

“…The aim is to explore the ecological diversity of wild birds in Siberia, which are carriers of the Avian Influenza Virus (AIV).Methods. Biological material in the form of cloacal swabs and intestinal fragments from wild migratory birds were collected in the period 2007-2014 years. …”
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