Computer‐Assisted Implant Surgery: Patients' Experience and Perspectives by Xin Hui Yeo, Lin Jing Uei, Man Yi, Kajorn Kungsadalpipob, Keskanya Subbalehka, Bilal Al‐Nawas, Nikos Mattheos

“…Impact of the cost of CAIS procedures on patients perceptions and preferences has also not been explored, with the majority of studies significantly subsidizing patient costs, in particular randomized trials. …”
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Risk factors of systemic inflammatory response syndrome after minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy with a controlled irrigation pressure by Senlin Lan, Bohao Liu, Siwei Xie, Chunting Yang

“…Methods A total of 303 consecutive patients who underwent first-stage PCNL in our institute between July 2016 and June 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. All the procedures were performed with an 18 F tract using an irrigation pump setting the irrigation fluid pressure at 110 mmHg and the flow rate of irrigation at 0.4 L/min. …”
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Histopathological and immunohistochemical characterization of pulp tissue reaction to ACTIVA BioACTIVE base/liner in primary teeth pulpotomy: a randomized clinical trial by Shaimaa M. Mahfouz Omer, Heba Abdul Fattah Elsaied, Wafaa Yahia Alghonemy, Shaimaa S. EL-Desouky

“…Materials and methods Eighty primary first molars in children aged 7–9 years were assigned into two groups (40 molars/group) in which the pulpotomy procedure was done. The pulp tissue was dressed in ACTIVA BioACTIVE Base/Liner (group I) and MTA (group II). …”
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Surface grain-size mapping of braided channels from SfM photogrammetry by L. Ribet, F. Liébault, L. Borgniet, M. Deschâtres, G. Melun

“…The calibration curve can be used to determine the surface median grain size with an independent error of 5 <span class="inline-formula">mm</span> (14 % of relative error). The resampling procedure shows a good transferability of the calibration, with a residual prediction error ranging from 5 % to 17.5 %. …”
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Electoral qualifications and restrictions on passive suffrage in elections in Russia by A. A. Kondrashev, N. A. Sidorova

“…In the short term, the signature threshold preservation is quite feasible provided a substantial decrease in the number of signatures and the simplification of the signature collection procedure. In reference to the municipal filter, undoubtedly, it should be repealed in the near future since there are no opportunities to exclude an administrative pressure on municipal councils’ deputies with the purpose to force them to vote for “suitable” candidatesfor federal and regional authorities.…”
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Aspects of Standardization in the Juice of the Herbs <i>Alchemilla vulgaris</i> by E. V. Cheremnykh, E. V. Zorina, V. D. Belonogova

“…The quantitative determination procedure was developed and validated on an SF-2000 spectrophotometer.Results and discussion. …”
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Characterization of coal reservoir permeability evolution under thermo-mechanical coupling based on fractal theory by Kaide Liu, Qiyu Wang, Songxin Zhao, Wenping Yue, Chaowei Sun, Yu Xia

“…The absolute permeability prediction model based on the fractal dimension of the pore structure determined in this work may significantly streamline the experimental procedures while maintaining the accuracy of the prediction findings compared to the conventional NMR absolute permeability model. …”
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27-GAUGE MICRO INCISION BIOPSY TECHNIQUE FOR TUMORS OF THE IRIS AND CILIARY BODY by K. Scripsema Nicole, T. Finger Paul

“…Visual acuity, intraocular pressure control and procedure-related complications were secondary outcomes measures. …”
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FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE CASSAVA WEED MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY FOR CASSAVA SYSTEMS IN NIGERIA by John A. AKINKUNMI, Oluwasegun O. FASINA, Muphtha A. K. SMITH, Friday EKELEME

“…A total of 384 respondents were selected through a multi-stage sampling procedure for the study using a well-structured interview schedule. …”
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Comportamiento microestructural de una aleación TI - 6 AL - 4 V empleada en pulpa lixiviada//Behaviour microstructure of an alloy TI - 6 AL - 4 V used in leached pulp by Rodney E. Correa‐Suárez, Tomás Fernández-Columbié, Isnel Rodríguez‐González, Dayanis Alcántara‐Borges

“…In the generation of populations of possible solutions, using an<br />algorithm based on the method of integration variables, in addition is made comparing the results obtained by the proposed method with other results generated by procedures developed by different authors, achieving improved use.…”
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Quantifying Uncertainty in Projections of Desertification in Central Asia Using Bayesian Networks by Jinping Liu, Yanqun Ren, Panxing He, Jianhua Xiao

“…Hazard maps for 2030–2050 were produced under climate scenarios SSP245 and SSP585, incorporating projected land-use changes. All procedures for desertification risk assessment, land-use mapping, and climate downscaling were performed using the Google Earth Engine platform. …”
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Pediatric renal trauma: 17 years of experience at a major Scandinavian trauma center by Paal Aksel Naess, Christine Gaarder, Amund Hovengen Ringen, Nils Oddvar Skaga, André Fatland

“…Our results clearly show that NOM, including minimally invasive procedures in selected cases, is achievable in more than 90% of cases with low mortality and morbidity.Level of evidence Level IV.…”
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A Comprehensive Diagnosis of Components of Pedagogical Students’ Research Competency by O. S. Andreeva, O. A. Selivanova, I. V. Vasilieva

“…Cumulative application of the selected diagnostic procedures and techniques allows: objective and subjective indicators of formation of research abilities and skills to be compared; motivation and readiness of students for implementation of independent research activity to be defined, taking into account social and professional contexts of its realisation.Practical significance. …”
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Qualitative study exploring the key determinants of information gathering to inform the management of over-the-counter (OTC) consultations in community pharmacies by Rumana Newlands, Heather Cassie, Eilidh M Duncan, Elizabeth A Gibb, Ailsa Power, Linda Young, Mags C Watson

“…Eight salient domains were identified: environmental context and resources (privacy), beliefs about consequences (patient safety), skills (communication, decision-making), social influences (patient awareness of pharmacist role), knowledge (awareness and use of standard operating procedures), social professional role and identity (perception of own role), behavioural regulation (training) and intention (to gather information). …”
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Flow analysis of steady state forward flow of aortic valve prostheses using Particle Image Velocimetry by Lenz Christopher, Borowski Finja, Oldenburg Jan, Brandt-Wunderlich Christoph, Stiehm Michael, Schmitz Klaus-Peter

“…Further investigations could enhance the PIV - measurement procedure by increasing both the spatial resolution and the tracer particle density within the acquired images for a comprehensive characterization of TAVR flow dynamics.…”
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Synthesis and study of strontium ferromolybdate nanopowders with high degree of superstructural ordering for spintronics by M. V. Yarmolich, N. A. Kalanda, S. E. Demyanov, M. V. Silibin, G. G. Gorokh

“…An optimized synthesis procedure, based on an initial solution of pH = 4, has allowed obtaining a single-phase Sr2FeMoO6-δ compound having grain size in the range of 50 – 120 nm and a superstructural ordering of iron and molybdenum cations of 88%. …”
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Factors associated with the quality of corneas retrieved for transplantation by Eye Banks: a scoping review protocol by Felipe Machado Mota, Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior, Gustavo Moura Maidana, Andréia Insabralde de Queiroz Cardoso, Bruna Dias Abes, Mayra Dias, Letícia Lima Meza

“…Not all factors affecting tissue quality are fully understood due to the multifactorial nature of processes and variations in procedures globally.Objective The objective is to map the global literature to establish the factors associated with the clinical and sociodemographic conditions of donors, and the conditions inherent in the processing of corneas that can influence the quality of this tissue for transplantation purposes.Methods and analysis A scoping review will be developed based on the methodological framework of the Joanna Briggs Institute. …”
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Reliability and objectivity of the new version of the 'susceptibility test for body injuries during a fall' (STBIDF-M) in physiotherapy students by Artur Kruszewski, Artur Litwiniuk, Elżbieta Waszkiewicz

“…The results of this 'test-retest' procedure demonstrate the flexible, non-standardized possibilities of analyzing and synthesizing data using this basic method. …”
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Exploring challenges and recommendations for verbal autopsy implementation in low-/middle-income countries: a cross-sectional study of Iringa Region—Tanzania by Mahadia Tunga, Juma Hemed Lungo, James Chambua, Ruthbetha Kateule, Isaac Lyatuu

“…Based on these findings, we recommend the following strategies for effective adaptation and use of VAs: (1) reinforce or implement legislative procedures towards the legal requirement for death notification. (2) Engage key stakeholders in the overall implementation of VAs. (3) Build capacity for data collection, monitoring, processing and use of VA data. (4) Improve the VA questionnaire and quality control mechanism for optimal use in data collection. (5) Create sustainable financing mechanisms and institutionalisation of VA implementation. (6) Integrating VA Implementation in CRVS.Conclusion Effective VA implementation demands through planning, stakeholder engagement, upskilling of local experts and fair compensation for interviewers. …”
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Is hemi-thyroidectomy adequate in low risk differentiated thyroid cancer? by Justin Benjamin, Julie Hephzibah, Anish Jacob Cherian, David Mathew, Nylla Shanthly, Regi Oommen

“…In low-risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma (LRDTC), appropriate surgical procedure in terms of hemi/total thyroidectomy (TT) has been an area of debate. …”
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