Evaluation of desensitizing agents for the control of sensitivity in conventional fixed restorations by Jose Giancarlo Tozo Burgos, Marco Antonio Sanchez Tito, Nelly Antonieta Bernarda Koung Gomez, Aracy Diana Zarate Maquera, Wilfredo Gustavo Escalante Otarola

“…Sensitivity was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) by applying blasts of cold air in four visits at two-day intervals. …”
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Prognostics optical coherence tomography biomarker in macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion by Andrea R. Silitonga, Hanna T.H. Silitonga, Rova Virgana, Iwan Sovani, Arief Kartasasmita, Erwin Iskandar, Grimaldi Ihsan, Made Indra

“…Aim: This study aimed to identify baseline optical coherence tomography (OCT) predictors of visual prognosis in RVO-MO following intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) injection. …”
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Inverted ILM Flap Technique in Idiopathic Full-Thickness Macular Hole Surgery: Functional Outcomes and Their Correlation with Morphologic Findings by Paolo Carpineto, Enrico Borrelli, Luca Cerino, Daniele Guarini, Agbeanda Aharrh-Gnama, Vincenzo Ciciarelli, Carla Iafigliola, Leonardo Mastropasqua

“…The mean best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) improved from 1.1 LogMAR to 0.3 LogMAR, and the mean retinal sensitivity (MS) improved from 7.2 to 23.4 dB. …”
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Animal and bird-related ocular trauma: a decade of experience from a tertiary referral eye hospital of Iran by Mohammadreza Mehrabi Bahar, Esmaeil Asadi Khameneh, Hassan Asadigandomani, Alireza Razavi, Seyed Ali Tabatabaei, Zahra Mahdizad, Fatemeh Masoudi Samghabadi

“…Conclusions Animal and bird-related ocular trauma in Iran predominantly involves injuries caused by birds, with rural patients experiencing worse visual outcomes and delayed referral.…”
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Clinical Case of Echinococcosis of the Orbit. Modern Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment by D. S. Gorbachev, A. N. Kulikov, S. S. Kozlov, A. A. Kolbin, A. V. Voronov, A. V. Kudryavtseva, I. S. Kovalevskaya, A. I. Yakovenko, M. A. Burnasheva, N. N. Haritonova, N. V. Zemlyanukhin

“…The role of radiation methods for diagnosing echinococcosis using ultrasound, CT and MRI is described in detail. …”
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Evaluation of different erosion models for predicting guide vane wear in Francis turbine by Rakish Shrestha, Rakish Shrestha, Kushal Shrestha, Kushal Shrestha, Sailesh Chitrakar, Sailesh Chitrakar, Bhola Thapa, Hari Prasad Neopane, Zhongdong Qian, Zhiwei Guo

“…Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) methods are useful to estimate erosion but are dependent significantly on erosion models used for simulations. …”
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A randomized controlled trial on the effect of hydroxychloroquine in mild Graves’ orbitopathy (GO-HCQ): study protocol by Chia-Hung Lin, Yi-Hsuan Wei, Jin-Ying Lu, Hung-Yuan Li, Chung-Wei Lee, Chung-Yi Yang, Chin-Hao Chang, Wan-Chen Wu, Chih-Yuan Wang, Shyang-Rong Shih

“…This randomized controlled trial (RCT) was designed to assess the efficacy of HCQ in treating mild GO.  Methods This multi-center open-label RCT will be conducted in Taiwan with a total of 108 participants randomized into HCQ and control groups at 2:1 allocation ratio. …”
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Impact of continuing anti-platelet drugs during manual small incision cataract surgery under subtenon’s anesthesia in tertiary care in South India by Divya P, Ajay K, Shweta Sulabh, Sai Sailesh Kumar Goothy

“…There was also no difference in the final best-corrected visual acuity between the two groups. The hemorrhages that occurred were self-limiting and visually insignificant. …”
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Instagram communication strategies of European museums by Ainhoa del Pino Rodríguez-Vera, Carlos de las Heras-Pedrosa, Carmen Jambrino-Maldonado

“…This article focuses on the analysis of public engagement with the collections of the five most reputable museums in Europe through the visual social media platform, Instagram. The study explores public engagement through a mixed-methods approach, with data mining using the Fan Page Karma monitoring tool. …”
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Spatial and temporal variation of the herpetofauna in floodable savannas ecosystems of Orinoquia-Colombia by Argelina Blanco-Torres, Bienvenido Bastidas-Molina, Felipe Parra-Torres

“…One sampling was conducted at three sites in each climatic season, using visual methods and encounter barriers of interception with pitfall traps. …”
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Evaluating the value of 3D-printed bone models with fracture fragments connected by flexible rods for training and preoperative planning by Monica Ghidinelli, Dankward Höntzsch, Bedran Atici, Stefano Crespan

“…However, existing models have limitations, prompting the development of newly designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models. Methods The designed flexible 3D-printed bone fracture models were evaluated by 133 trauma surgeons with different levels of experience for perceived value as educational tool or as preoperative planning tool. …”
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Innovation in course design to teach business discourse: students’ feedback and insights by Antonella Giacosa, Virginia Pulcini

“…Their responses indicate an openness to new learning methods, though they remain attached to traditional content-based approaches, particularly in assessment. …”
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Beyond Markovian queue: a heuristic optimization of a fluid queue with a delay-aware retrial strategy for unprecedented energy efficiency in 5G-based ad hoc networks by K. Nandhini, V. Vidhya

“…Moreover, pioneered a heuristic approach for fluid queueing analysis to effectively reduce energy usage. Our numerical visualizations validate the analytical results, demonstrating an impressive 83.7% accuracy compared to traditional queueing methods.…”
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Application of Data Clustering to Railway Delay Pattern Recognition by Fabrizio Cerreto, Bo Friis Nielsen, Otto Anker Nielsen, Steven S. Harrod

“…K-means clustering can identify and discriminate different patterns affecting the same stations, which is otherwise difficult in previous approaches based on visual inspection. Classical methods of univariate analysis do not reveal these patterns. …”
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COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: ASSESSING THE ROLE OF VASCULAR FACTORS by E. S. Derevnina, N. S. Akimova, D. G. Persashvili, Yu. G. Schwartz

“…To study the association between the presence and type of atrial fibrillation (AF), cognitive dysfunction, and brachiocephalic artery pathology.Material and methods. In total, 54 patients with AF and 20 AF-free patients who had Functional Class I–III chronic heart failure (CHF) underwent cognitive assessment tests, echocardiography, cerebral nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, and duplex brachiocephalic ultrasound.Results. …”
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OSCEai dermatology: augmenting dermatologic medical education with Large Language Model GPT-4 by Ye-Jean Park, Eddie Guo, Muskaan Sachdeva, Bryan Ma, Sara Mirali, Brian Rankin, Nikki Nathanielsz, Abrahim Abduelmula, Tatiana Lapa, Mehul Gupta, Trevor Champagne

“…This innovation offers a novel, interactive learning tool that supplements traditional teaching methods and can be applied across various specialties. …”
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Qualitative and Quantitative Approach to Ordinary Differential Equations through Mathematical Software by Luis_Jaime Collantes_Santisteban, Alberto Hananel, Samuel Collantes, Rosa Gonzales

“… The implementation of qualitative and quantitative methods in Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) requires the use of mathematical software to achieve a modern approach with effectiveness in geometric and numerical analysis. …”
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Single-step primary open-angle glaucoma and complicated cataract surgery using modified technique of stainless steel Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation by I. L Bessonov, J. A. Gusev, V. N. Trubilin, S. M. Makkaeva

“…Purpose: To analyze the efficacy of novel technique of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and complicated cataract surgery that combines phacoemulsification and modified stainless steel Glaucoma Filtration Device implantation.Methods: 34 patients (38 eyes) with POAG and complicated cataract were included in the study. …”
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Advancing forest biodiversity visualisation through mixed reality by Cyprien R. Fol, Jiayan Zhao, Leonhard Späth, Arnadi Murtiyoso, Fabio Remondino, Verena C. Griess

“…However, threats from pollution and climate change underscore the urgent need for more accurate assessment methods. Monitoring and inventorying biodiversity are vital for informed decision-making in forest management, and Mixed Reality (MR) technology offers a promising solution to enhance traditional visual assessment methods. …”
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Exploring English pronunciation teaching practices at Vietnamese primary schools by Ngan Thi Phuong Phan, Ngoc Thi Nhu Truong, Nhan Tu Nguyen

“…The findings indicate that pronunciation instruction has transitioned to a multisensory and interactive approach, departing from traditional methods. The strategies also include repetition, guided pronunciation practice (i.e., drilling, visual and audio aids, communicative activities, songs and rhymes, tongue twisters, using minimal pairs, and pronunciation software), and a differentiated approach to pronunciation instruction. …”
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