Efficacy of a Novel Bioactive Glass-Polymer Composite for Enamel Remineralization following Erosive Challenge by Farnoosh Fallahzadeh, Soolmaz Heidari, Farhood Najafi, Maryam Hajihasani, Nooshin Noshiri, Neda F. Nazari

“…Dental caries is the most common cause of tooth loss. However, it can be stopped by enhancing remineralization. Fluoride and casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) are among the most important remineralizing agents. …”
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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in children with cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder: a comparative pilot study by Ruzha Pancheva, Albena Toneva, Yana Bocheva, Miglena Georgieva, Krassimira Koleva, Ivan Yankov

“…Children with VDD exhibited lower height-for-age Z scores (p=0.002), weight-for-age Z scores (p=0.021), albumin levels (p<0.001), and lymphocyte counts (p=0.011). …”
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Application get in hand - mobile-based geopark educational tourism Ciletuh-Sukabumi by Jatmika Bambang, Maulana Irpan, Al-Faqih Ridwan, Aulia Zouda Reyland

“…Based on the existing problems, we will create an edutourism application with the name GET Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu which is useful to guide tourists’ journeys from start to finish during a visit to the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu Geopark by providing information related to tourist destinations to historical stories about the location. …”
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The Relationship Between Culture and the Modifiable Risk Factors of Dementia Among Indigenous Peoples in Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand: A Scoping Review Protocol by Brittany Skov, Angela M. Ashley, Ishaq Malik, Hannah Storrs, Elaine Toombs, Christopher J. Mushquash

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Investigating the Effect of TV Advertising Strategies on Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioral Dimensions of Female Consumer Attitudes by Afsaneh Javan Hesar Shaneh, Naser Yazdani

“…The statistical population in this study are all female consumers of detergent and hygiene products of three brands (Golrang, Softlan, and Active) offered in OK chain stores in Tehran. The number of samples equals 384 people due to the unlimited statistical population. …”
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Association of systemic vitamin D on the course of dengue virus infection in adults: a single-centre dengue cohort study at a large institution in Singapore by Sapna P Sadarangani, Htet Lin Htun, Weiping Ling, Robert Hawkins, Tsin Wen Yeo, Laura Rivino, Paul A MacAry, Yee-Sin Leo

“…We measured plasma for total 25-(OH) D levels with an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay using stored samples from participants with laboratory-confirmed dengue, who were prospectively enrolled in 2012–2016 at our institution. …”
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Heat Stroke Warning System Prototype for Athletes: A Pilot Study by Kanchana Silawarawet, Phattarakorn Kaewchukul, Sairag Saadprai

Subjects: “…heat stroke…”
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Prospective cohort protocol examining the perioperative indicators for complications and early mortality following hip fracture surgery in the frail patient by Louis de Jong, Veronique van Rijckevorsel, Taco M A L Klem, Martijn Kuijper, Gert R Roukema

“…At last we want to develop and validate a more specific 30-day mortality prediction tool compared with the Nottingham Hip Fracture Score. The 30-day mortality prediction can help inform surgical risk and guide shared decision-making among patients, family and physicians.Methods and analysis The study is designed as a prospective multicentre cohort study within the area of Rotterdam, the Netherlands starting from January 2018. …”
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In Vitro Evaluation of Bacterial Leakage at Implant-Abutment Connection: An 11-Degree Morse Taper Compared to a Butt Joint Connection by Hooman Khorshidi, Saeed Raoofi, Afagh Moattari, Atoosa Bagheri, Mohammad Hassan Kalantari

“…The abutments were tightened on the implants. The specimens were stored in the incubator at a temperature of 37°C for 14 days and the penetration of the bacterium in the surrounding area was determined by the observation of the solution turbidity and comparison with control specimens. …”
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Is CT pulmonary angiography overutilized in the evaluation of patients with suspected pulmonary embolism? A retrospective study by Rabbani Mahmoud Daoud, Ahmed Majeed Mohamed, Muath Salahuddin Almajthoob, Salim Fredericks, Israa ElSayed Daoud, Moath Mahmoud Daoud, Mahmood AlSaeed

“…None had documented Wells scores. A low-risk Wells score (≤4) was assigned to 68.6% of patients, with only 26.1% undergoing D-dimer testing. …”
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Enhanced image processing and storage for defect evaluation in BIM of inspected steel bridges by Dogan Karluklu, Cecilia Rinaldi, Marianna Crognale, Lucia Figuli, Vincenzo Gattulli

“…The authors table a procedure that can be followed, starting with storing defect images and ending with defect visualization in the BIM environment, and present a discussion on the advantages and limits of the process by examining concepts such as automated data collection by drones, machine vision-based damage identification by color detection technique, BIM and Industry Foundation Classes standardisation applied to inspection data.…”
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Effect of Superchilling on Preservation, Ripening and Senescence of Broad Bean Seeds by LI Die, LI Haiyan, ZHONG Shihong, FU Yuansheng, LI Meiqing, ZHANG Haiwei

Subjects: “…broad bean seeds; superchilling; storage period; quality changes; ripening and senescence…”
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New insights into the DNA extraction and PCR amplification of minute ascomycetes in the genus Laboulbenia (Pezizomycotina, Laboulbeniales) by Warre Van Caenegem, Danny Haelewaters

“…The probability of successfully extracting DNA from Laboulbeniales was also impacted by specimen storage methods, with material preserved in > 95% ethanol yielding higher success rates compared to material stored in 70% ethanol and dried material. …”
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L’exposition des populations des atolls de Rangiroa et de Tikehau (Polynésie française) au risque de submersion marine by Alexandre K. Magnan, Marien Ranché, Virginie K.E. Duvat, Adrien Prenveille, Fanny Rubia

“…This paper characterizes the current exposure of people leaving on the low-lying atoll reef islands to the risk of marine inundation induced by various sea-related hazards (i.e. cyclones, distant swells and local storms). It offers one of the rare scientific studies that go beyond the general assertion on atoll populations’ exposure to sea-related hazards, by bringing empirically based and detailed evidence on real exposure today. …”
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Key frame extraction algorithm for surveillance videos using an evolutionary approach by Manjusha Rajan, Latha Parameswaran

“…Abstract With rapid technological advancements, videos are captured, stored, and shared in multiple formats, increasing the requirement for summarization techniques to enable shorter viewing durations. …”
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Frameworks for mitigating the risk of waterborne diarrheal diseases: A scoping review. by Chisala D Meki, Esper J Ncube, Kuku Voyi

“…Results were summarized and described narratively. A criterion to score the strengths and weaknesses of the included frameworks was also developed.…”
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Antibiotic use on crops in low and middle-income countries based on recommendations made by agricultural advisors by Philip Taylor, Robert Reeder

“…Recommendations relating to the management of crop problems are stored in an international database, comprising over 400,000 records collected over 8 years. …”
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Identification of weeds from the cabbage family (Brassicaceae) found in the agrocenoses of the Russian Federation by А. l. Ebel, T. V. Ebel, S. I. Mikhailova

“…Identification of cruciferous plants is often a rather difficult task, so the goal of this work was to develop a convenient identification key that would make in possible to identify weeds of this family found in Russian agrocenoses.  …”
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Exploring the Effect of Mechanical Damage on the Water State in Blueberries Using Low-Field Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy by LUO Zixuan, JIANG Fengli, WU Peijing, SONG Ping, DING Keke

“…Furthermore, increasing storage temperature further exacerbated these changes. …”
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Efficacy of the Fumigant Ethanedinitrile to Control the Ham Mite, <i>Tyrophagus putrescentiae</i> (Schrank) (Sarcoptiformes: Acaridae), and Its Sorption on Dry-Cured Ham by Jacqueline M. Maille, Wes Schilling, Thomas W. Phillips

“…Management of stored-product pests has historically relied on fumigation when pest populations become large. …”
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