Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Monolithic High-Translucency Zirconia Dental Prostheses by Fernando Araújo da Costa Ward, Luciano Pessanha Moreira, Pedro Araújo da Costa Ward, Paula Cipriano da Silva, Manuel Fellipe Rodrigues Pais Alves, Claudinei Santos

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Within the limits of this investigation, the methodology proved to be an effective tool for predicting the mechanical behavior of new dental ceramics. …”
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Insulinoma detection on low-dose pancreatic CT perfusion: comparing with conventional contrast-enhanced CT and MRI by Shiwei Luo, Xilong Mei, Youlan Shang, Jiaqi Yao, Nuerbiya Keranmu, Shaqi He, Cheng Yu, Fei Tang, Cong Li, Wenhan Yang, Jun Liu

“…Quantitative perfusion parameters of insulinomas vs. tumor-free pancreatic parenchyma were analyzed. …”
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Novel Structure–Function Models for Estimating Retinal Ganglion Cell Count Using Pattern Electroretinography in Glaucoma Suspects by Andrew Tirsi, Isabella Tello, Timothy Foster, Rushil Kumbhani, Nicholas Leung, Samuel Potash, Derek Orshan, Celso Tello

“…Estimated RGC counts (eRGCC) were calculated using three parameters: ssPERG-Magnitude (eRGCC_Mag), ssPERG-MagnitudeD (eRGCC_MagD), and CSFI (eRGCC_CSFI). …”
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Echocardiographic assessment of left ventricular function in mules under general anesthesia induced with a high-dose xylazine-based protocol by Pannawat Puangsubsin, Ashannut Isawirodom, Porrakote Rungsri, Nuttapon Satumay, Aree Laikul, Worakij Cherdchutham

“…These findings support the cautious use of upper-limit xylazine dosing in mules and suggest echocardiographic monitoring as a valuable tool during anesthesia.…”
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A predictive model for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction following acute myocardial infarction: the HFpEF-AMI score by Xi Wu, Mingxing Wu, Haobo Huang, Zhe Liu, He Huang, Lei Wang

“…Clinical variables, laboratory markers, echocardiographic parameters, and coronary angiography findings were compared. …”
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Evolution of Pore Structure and Fractal Characteristics in Transitional Shale Reservoirs: Case Study of Shanxi Formation, Eastern Ordos Basin by Yifan Gu, Xu Wu, Yuqiang Jiang, Quanzhong Guan, Dazhong Dong, Hongzhan Zhuang

“…The fractal dimension quantitatively describes the complexity of the shale pore structure and serves as a powerful tool for characterizing the evolution of shale reservoirs. …”
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Explaining the Effects of Geotourism on the Development of Entrepreneurship in City- Village Ghori-Ghalhe with Structural Equation Approach by Davood Jamini, Mmnad Salari, Himan Shahabi

“…The statistical population is composed of all heads of households living in the rural town of Quri-Qalhe in which 200 samples were selected. The main research tool is an author-made questionnaire and its reliability and validity were proved in compliance with principles of scientific research. …”
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Energy Performance and comfort in residential buildings by Anastasios Ioannou, Laure Itard

“…The most important finding was that when behavioral parameters like thermostat use and ventilation flow rate are added to the analysis, they dwarf the importance of the building parameters. …”
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High-Frequency Ultrasonography As An Innovative Diagnostic Method in Dermatology by Aneta Rasińska, Piotr Rzyczniok, Anna Rzyczniok, Weronika Rasińska, Justyna Jachimczak, Filip Grydź, Joanna Filipow, Anna Rebizak, Paulina Bala, Aneta Rostkowska, Sebastian Kupisiak, Natalia Pasierb, Justyna Matusik, Mateusz Kopczyński

“…Currently it is also an important tool in the diagnosis of skin diseases. In clinical practice, High Frequency Ultrasonography (HFU) is used more and more often because it has proved to be a valuable diagnostic tool for assessing the condition of skin tissue. …”
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Montrends: A Google Earth engine application for analysing species' habitat suitability over time by João Alírio, Nuno Garcia, João C. Campos, Salvador Arenas-Castro, Isabel Pôças, Lia B. Duarte, Ana Cláudia Teodoro, Neftalí Sillero

“…The application also provides the main MaxEnt outputs, including Area Under the Curve (AUC) values and variable contributions, plots of the global contributions of predictor variables over time, average trend values, and information on MaxEnt parameters. Decision-makers and conservation planners can use this application as a complementary tool for biodiversity monitoring and conservation.…”
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Um modelo para o dimensionamento do corpo docente para o apoio à tomada de decisão no planejamento de instituições de ensino superior A model for the design of the teaching staff t... by Marcelo Embiruçu, Cristiano Hora Fontes, Ricardo de Araujo Kalid

“…Furthermore, the model is complementary and not competing with the indicators established by REUNI (support program for the restructuring and expansion of federal universities) and may be regarded as a design tool for university units, while the latter can be considered as tools for monitoring the operation of these units. …”
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Correlation of the FIB-4 Liver Biomarker Score with the Severity of Heart Failure by Roxana Buzas, Paul Ciubotaru, Alexandra Corina Faur, Marius Preda, Melania Ardelean, Doina Georgescu, Patrick Dumitrescu, Daniel Florin Lighezan, Mihaela-Diana Popa

“…We propose the implementation of FIB-4 score as a prognostic tool for heart failure.…”
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Enhancing needle puncture detection using high-pass filtering and diffuse reflectance by Rachael L’Orsa, Rachael L’Orsa, Rachael L’Orsa, Rachael L’Orsa, Anupam Bisht, Linhui Yu, Kartikeya Murari, Kartikeya Murari, Kartikeya Murari, Garnette R. Sutherland, Garnette R. Sutherland, David T. Westwick, Katherine J. Kuchenbecker

“…Four data-driven puncture-detection (DDPD) algorithms from the literature, which are appropriate for use with the variable tool velocities produced by manual insertions, were applied to the resulting data set offline. …”
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EEG microstate analysis in children with prolonged disorders of consciousness by Yi Zhang, Zhichong Hui, Yuwei Su, Weihang Qi, Guangyu Zhang, Liang Zhou, Jiamei Zhang, Kaili Shi, Yonghui Yang, Lei Yang, Gongxun Chen, Sansong Li, Mingmei Wang, Dengna Zhu

“…This study demonstrates that EEG microstate analysis is an objective, user-friendly tool for differentiating consciousness states in children with pDoC. …”
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Representation of the terrestrial carbon cycle in CMIP6 by B. K. Gier, B. K. Gier, M. Schlund, P. Friedlingstein, P. Friedlingstein, C. D. Jones, C. D. Jones, C. Jones, S. Zaehle, V. Eyring, V. Eyring

“…To assess the impact of these model developments on aspects of the global carbon cycle, the Earth System Model Evaluation Tool (ESMValTool) is expanded to compare CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>-concentration- and CO<span class="inline-formula">₂</span>-emission-driven historical simulations from CMIP5 and CMIP6 to observational data sets. …”
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Usefulness of Combining NT-proBNP Level and Right Atrial Diameter for Simple and Early Noninvasive Detection of Pulmonary Hypertension Among Adult Patients with Atrial Septal Defec... by Anggoro Budi Hartopo, Dyah Wulan Anggrahini, Muhammad Gahan Satwiko, Arditya Damarkusuma, Armalya Pritazahra, Muhammad Reyhan Hadwiono, Vera Christina Dewanto, Salvatore Di Somma, Noriaki Emoto, Lucia Kris Dinarti

“…Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is a common tool to detect ASD-PH, before proceeding to invasive procedure. …”
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Gut microbiota changes and novel markers associated with liver steatosis in obese patients by Kh.A. Moskva, O.P. Kikhtyak, M.O. Kondratyuk, M.L. Farmaha, Ya.L. Leshchuk, S.I. Fediaieva, Ye.S. Leshchuk, T.A. Kikhtiak

“…Shear wave elastography can be a valuable tool for detecting liver steatosis. Conclusions. …”
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Presenting a Prediction Model for CEO Compensation Sensitivity using Meta-heuristic Algorithms (Genetics and Particle Swarm) by Saeed Khaljastani, Habib Piri, Reza Sotoudeh

“…Managerial remuneration is one way to address this conflict and serves as a tool to align managers' perspectives and performance with the goal of increasing shareholder wealth. …”
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Morphofunctional Assessment of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia Using Nutritional Ultrasonography in Patients Undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis by José C. De La Flor, Estefanya García-Menéndez, Gregorio Romero-González, Celia Rodríguez Tudero, Elena Jiménez Mayor, Enrique Florit Mengual, Esperanza Moral Berrio, Beatriz Soria Morales, Michael Cieza Terrones, Secundino Cigarrán Guldris, Jesús Hernández Vaquero

“…Conclusions: Nutritional ultrasonography is a feasible, reproducible, and clinically valuable tool for assessing muscle mass and quality in MHD patients. …”
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Efficacy of chitosan loaded zinc oxide nanoparticles in alleviating the drastic effects of drought from corn crop by Aina Inam, Sumera Javad, Iqra Naseer, Pravej Alam, Zainab M. Almutairi, Mohammad Faizan, Shafia Zauq, Anis Ali Shah

“…In conclusion, the study establishes that chitosan-loaded nanoparticles (CSNPs) positively enhance drought tolerance in maize, making them a potential tool for sustainable agriculture under water-limited conditions.…”
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