Social adaptation features of Chinese students to online learning in a university by R. V. Lenkov, N. V. Karpova

“…There is significant evidence of this category of students’ preference for a separate position, being inside their foreign cultural group and social circle. …”
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Comparative Study of MRI and Ultrasound in Diagnosing Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Tumours by Nisha Rai, Rajeev K. Ranjan, Anima R. Xalxo, Suresh K. Toppo

“…The higher sensitivity and specificity of MRI suggest its preference as the first-line imaging technique in clinical practice for these conditions.…”
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Evaluation of Individuals' Mouthwash Buying and Using Habits by Zeliha Güney, Ceyhan C Serdar, Fatma Karacaoğlu, Sivge Kurgan

“…To assess the association between variables, the Chi-square test was performed.Results: 59% of the participants are women, 29.8% consist of individuals between the ages of 18-24, 15.2% of individuals between the ages of 25-34, and 18.3% of individuals between the ages of 35-44. 54.2% of the participants have been using mouthwash for the last 2 years, and 34.5% prefer it because it kills bacteria. This was followed by the answers to prevent gingival diseases, prevent bad breath, and whiten teeth, respectively. …”
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A systematic review of social impacts of treatment and rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients by Rebecca T. Bernstein, Aphra Garner-Purkis, Jennifer E. Gallagher, Sasha Scambler

“…The findings were reported using Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist. …”
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“Your brother is compelled–not a hero!” by Imene Medfouni

“…While participants, particularly students, showed moderate satisfaction with French being the MOI, French scored very low when students and teachers were given a choice of the preferred MOI. The acceptance of French being the MOI is a way of accommodating reality; hence, it is seen as inevitable, as exemplified in one of the participants’ use of the expression “your brother is compelled–not a hero!” …”
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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Diet Change by Hong Chuan Loh, Yin Kar Seah, Irene Looi

“…During the COVID-19 pandemic, plant-based diets became a preferred diet choice for many people. In this paper, we discuss that trend toward a plant-based diet across the globe and some of the reasons for the shift. …”
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Comparative analysis of phytochemicals and antioxidant activities in seeds and sprouts of different varieties of radish (Raphanus sativus L.): TOPSIS-entropy weight method by Caihui Guo, Yi Zhu

“…Combined with the ideal solution similarity ranking preference method (TOPSIS) entropy weight method, M (Man Tang Hong) was the optimal radish variety. …”
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Improvement of Bread Nutrition With The Addition of Coffee Silverskin as a Source Of Dietary Fiber And Antioxidants by Windy Rizkaprilisa, Martina Widhi Hapsari, Ratih Paramastuti, Suci Apsari Pebrianti

“…Silverskin did not change the texture of the bread and made darker and yellowish color. The panelists preferred bread by adding 1% silverskin with a nutritional content of 11,33% protein, 17,40% fat, and 66,42% carbohydrates. …”
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Development of transversal skills in higher education programs in conjunction with online learning: relationship between learning strategies, project-based pedagogical practices, e... by Yolanda Guerra-Macías, Sergio Tobón

“…Students expressed satisfaction with complementary online activities, showing a preference for interactive videos and short videos under 4 min. …”
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Unravelling the influence of cluster thinning on wine quality: a narrative systematic review by Cassie Marbach, Charlie Hall, Andreea Botezatu

“…We paid particular attention to sensory descriptors related to aroma and flavour profiles, evaluating quality and preference scores. This review consolidates existing research to provide a comprehensive understanding of CT's role in viticulture. …”
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Access improvement in healthcare: a 12-step framework for operational practice by Allen M. Chen

“…The purpose of this review is to present a 12-step framework which offers healthcare organizations a practical, thematic-based foundation for thinking about access improvement.MethodsThis study was designed based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) statement. …”
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Our Experience of Managing Central Airway Tumors: Anesthesia Perspectives by Thushara Madathil, Devika Poduval, Tony Jose, Nagarjuna Panidapu, Don Jose, Tinku Joseph, Praveen Kumar Neema

“…In this subset, we routinely use i-gel (sizes 4 and 5) as an airway conduit for debulking. We prefer i-gel® (Intersurgical Ltd, UK) over rigid bronchoscopy as it requires less sedation. …”
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Comparison of saliva and blood derived cell free RNAs for detecting oral squamous cell carcinoma by Yuan Hu, Manbin Xu, Muyuan Liu, Hanwei Peng

“…Although OSCC can be diagnosed or monitored through tissue biopsy, this invasive procedure could cause considerable pain and discomfort to patients. As a preferable alternative, liquid biopsy offers less invasive diagnostics. …”
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IMPACT OF WATER IMPURITIES ON DRILLING FLUID PROPERTIES: A CASE STUDY by Amel Habeeb Assi

“…On the other hand, the water samples had a salinity of 20,000, 30,000, and 40,000 ppm/liter, which is undesirable, so it is preferable to dilute the mud by adding water. The results showed the effect of the presence of those salts on the effectiveness of the added polymers, as well as causing problems with CMC, as it reduces its performance in increasing the viscosity of the mud. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Platelet-rich Plasma and Triamcinolone Acetonide Injections in the Management of Plantar Fasciitis: A Prospective Study by Abhishek Gaurav, Abhijit Shroff, Tushar Pisal, Hetal Yogeshbhai Patel

“…These findings suggest PRP as a preferred intervention in the management of plantar fasciitis.…”
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Pengaruh lama perendaman dalam larutan kapur dan asam sitrat pada pembuatan gelatin untuk marshmallow dari tulang ikan tenggiri (Scomberomorus commersoni) by Yazid Ismi Intara, Deddy Muladi Togatorop, Bosman Sidebang Sidebang

“…The results of the hedonic test showed that the level of panelists preference the taste of the product marshmallow ranges from 2.1 - 3.3 (dislikes-neutral), on texture has a scale of 2.6 - 3.4 (dislikes - neutral), on aroma ranged from 1.9 - 3.6 (immensely dislike - neutral), on color between 2.5 - 3.7 (dislike - neutral) and overall (appearance) between 2.4 - 3.3 (dislike - neutral).…”
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« Mourir dans un baiser » Un archétype du féminicide ? by Jacqueline Carroy, Marc Renneville

“…As for the female victim, can she be guilty of betraying her husband? And of having preferred death to dishonour? Paul Bourget wrote Le Disciple in the wake of this crime, a great critical and bookstore success, to resolve the moral question of the influence of literature and the new theories of psychology on youth. …”
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Growth Performance, Body Measurements and Live Weight Estimation of Tülü (Bactrian × Dromedary F1) Calves from Birth to Six Months of Age by Atakan Koç, Alkan Çağlı

“…A hybrid camel Tülü (Bactrian male x Dromedary female F1) males are preferred in camel wrestling, which is a culture unique to Anatolia. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Quince Seed Extract On Physical and Sensorial Properties of Gluten-Free Cake Batter Formulations by Sinem Argun, Ceren Cokeker, Emrah Kırtıl

“…Sensory analysis results also supported the same result in that, samples with egg yolk and QSE both, yielded a more preferable appearance and texture. Therefore, with this study, it was possible to observe the promising effects of QSE incorporation on cake batter and baked cake properties.…”
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Funding the New Biologics – A Health Economic Critique of the CCOHTA Report: Infliximab for the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease by Craig R Mitton

“…Instead of calculating the ICUR, a preferable approach would be to determine the benefit of this therapy, compared with that which could be derived from alternative uses of the same amount of health care resources. …”
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