A comparative evaluation of retention of record bases fabricated digitally in various types of posterior palatal seal area by Swapna Bettanapalya Venkatesh, Vaishnavi M. Nayak, Kavishma Sulaya, Smitha Sammith Shetty

“…Objectives: Intraoral scanners used for the fabrication of milled and 3D-printed complete dentures simplify the procedure. However, its effectiveness in recording the functional peripheral seal area needs to be researched. …”
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Energy-efficient microwave heating for rapid fabrication of porous carbon nanofibers by Haoyue Zhao, Xinyu Li, Fangqin Su, Ning Qi, Jian Fang

“…High-temperature heat treatment is a crucial thermochemical process for pyrolysis/carbonization of carbon nanofibers (CNFs). However, the inefficient heat transfer process of traditional heating methods often results in inhomogeneous heating, low porosity, long preparation times, and high energy consumption. …”
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PERCEPTION AND SATISFACTION AMONG OPEN AND DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA by Christnalter Bunsu, Noor Dayana Abd Halim

“…The programme is running well and was already offered before the pandemic outbreak. However, a continuous evaluation is necessary to optimise both students’ learning and the quality of the education programme. …”
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Herbal remedies as a potential alternative therapy for arthritis by Disha Trivedi, Riya Jayapal Roja, Eva Künnemann

“… The use of natural compounds has been significant for human health since centuries. However, only with molecular techniques and cell biology experiments, the function of these interactions can be shown and their therapeutic use in medicine be proven. …”
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Isolated Infra-Orbital Nerve Schwannoma by Debjyoti Mallick, Saumitra Kumar, Rojan Ravi, Ankita Atin Mukherjee

“…Computed Tomography scan showed a well-defined heterogenous oval mass over the left maxilla extending over infraorbital foramen. …”
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STRENGTHENING THE RESEARCH OF KEY ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES FOR NEW INNOVATIONS by Sanja Tišma, Karolina Horvatinčić, Iva Tolić, Anamarija Farkaš

“…Technologies are changing the way in which society operates and there is a need to ensure that they are used in a best possible way. …”
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Using RAD-seq to identify and differentiate the medicinal herb Scrophularia ningpoensis and its adulterants by Lei Guo, Xia Wang, Hong Li, Mengli Zhou, Liqin Liu, Ruihong Wang, Pan Li

“…The phylogenetic results indicated that S. ningpoensis is more closely related to S. yoshimurae, while S. buergeriana shows a closer relationship with S. kakudensis, providing new reference information for understanding interspecific relationships among the four Scrophularia species. …”
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Geometric quantum machine learning with horizontal quantum gates by Roeland Wiersema, Alexander F. Kemper, Bojko N. Bakalov, Nathan Killoran

“…., to commute with the action of the group. This can, however, be an overzealous constraint that greatly limits the expressivity of the circuit, especially in the case of continuous symmetries. …”
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Haematological, Liver Function Parameters and Heavy Metal Assessment of KWMC Workers at Roadside and Mixed Waste Dumpsites in Kwara State, Nigeria by D.T. Ogundele, V.T. Olayemi, F.M. Folaranmi, O.E. Oludele, A.A. Oladejo

“…Zero difference existed between Cr concentrations in blood samples of both groups. However, results showed true difference between baseline Pb and Cd concentrations of the groups. …”
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Comparison of handheld rebound tonometry with Goldmann applanation tonometry in children with glaucoma: a cohort study by Catey Bunce, Peng Tee Khaw, John Brookes, Maria Papadopoulos, Amanda Lewis, Poornima Rai, Renata Puertas, Annegret Hella Dahlmann-Noor, Shenille Tabasa-Lim, Ahmed El-Karmouty, Mustafa Kadhim, Nicholas Kloster Wride, Dawn Grosvenor

“…RBT frequently and significantly overestimates IOP. However, ‘normal’ RBT readings are likely to be accurate and may spare children an examination under anaesthesia (EUA). …”
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Righting response and electrocardiographic evaluation of juvenile tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) (Cuvier, 1818) exposed to immersion baths with different concentrations of bushy l... by Thaysa de Sousa Reis, Clarissa Araújo da Paz, Daniella Bastos de Araújo, Luciana Eiró Quirino, Yris da Silva Deiga, Tays Mata Câmara, Moisés Hamoy

“…The findings showed that all concentrations were effective in inducing the loss of posture reflex and its subsequent reversible return. However, electrocardiographic recordings at concentrations of 120 and 140 μL.L-1 revealed alterations in the graph elements, indicating more intense bradycardia and atrioventricular block during anesthetic induction. …”
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The Borrachudos Granitic Suite: Paleo- to Mesoproterozoic A-type Magmatism in the Southeastern São Francisco Craton (SE Brazil) by IVO ANTONIO DUSSIN, MARIO LUIZ S.C. CHAVES, TANIA MARA DUSSIN, PHILLIPPE ROSSI, JACQUES CHARVET

“…Previous papers attributed the magma genesis to crustal thickening related to an older Paleoproterozoic, Transamazonian orogeny. However, geochronological data indicate that BGS is younger, dominated by about 1.7 Ga granitoids hosted in the archean basement. …”
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Coupling coordination of digital village construction and high-quality agricultural development in China. by Yuan Tian, Yuxi Zhou

“…This study aims to investigate the coupling coordination relationship between digital village construction and high-quality agricultural development in China, along with influencing factors, in order to provide policy recommendations for fostering the concurrent advancement of these two domains. …”
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Ontology-based expansion of virtual gene panels to improve diagnostic efficiency for rare genetic diseases by Jaemoon Shin, Toyofumi Fujiwara, Hirotomo Saitsu, Atsuko Yamaguchi

“…VGPs generated by the PanelApp software were utilized in a UK 100,000 Genome Project pilot study to filter candidate genes, thus enhancing diagnostic efficiency for rare diseases. However, PanelApp also filtered out disease-causing genes in nearly 50% of the cases. …”
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Subgenome asymmetry of gibberellins-related genes plays important roles in regulating rapid growth of bamboos by Ling Mao, Cen Guo, Liang-Zhong Niu, Yu-Jiao Wang, Guihua Jin, Yi-Zhou Yang, Ke-Cheng Qian, Yang Yang, Xuemei Zhang, Peng-Fei Ma, De-Zhu Li, Zhen-Hua Guo

“…Rapid growth is an innovative trait of woody bamboos that has been widely studied. However, the genetic basis and evolution of this trait are poorly understood. …”
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Antimicrobial Efficacy of Different Herbal Extracts against Root Canal Pathogens - An in Vitro Study by Maryam Raoof, Mohammad H. Zadeh, Zahra E. Nejad, Fariba Sharififar, Mansooreh Khodashenas, Rahim Fereidooni

“…Background: The antimicrobial activity exhibited by the plant extracts against various pathogens has previously been demonstrated to a limited extent. However, the antibacterial effects of most of them have not yet been clarified in endodontics. …”
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Examining the multidimensional impact on soft drink packaging preferences through the unified model of aesthetics by Sinong Ding, Mohd Faiz Yahaya, Ahmad Rizal Abdul Rahman

“…Previous research on aesthetics focused on long-lasting product categories and was conducted at a single level. However, aesthetics is multidimensional, which has been overlooked. …”
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Abelia x grandiflora by Edward F. Gilman

“…Reaching a height of 6 to 10 feet with a spread of 6 feet, the gently rounded form of glossy abelia is clothed from spring through fall with terminal clusters of delicate pink and white, small, tubular flowers. Multiple stems rise from the ground in a vase shape, spreading apart as they ascend into the foliage. …”
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Unlocking precision medicine: clinical applications of integrating health records, genetics, and immunology through artificial intelligence by Yi-Ming Chen, Tzu-Hung Hsiao, Ching-Heng Lin, Yang C. Fann

“…Evaluation of outcomes demonstrates the clinical benefits and impact of these approaches in revolutionizing patient care. However, challenges such as data quality, privacy, and clinician trust must be navigated for successful implementation. …”
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Determinants Affecting Family Commitment and Capability in Preventing Stunting in Children Under Two Years by Taufiqurrahman Taufiqurrahman, Nur Hatijah, Ani Intiyati

“…Approximately 89.89% of a family’s ability to monitor child growth and development could be predicted by the study model. However, resource factors and fundamental family values were not significant. …”
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