Comparison of mechanical properties and shaping performance of ProGlider and ProTaper ultimate slider by Jeyi Song, Ji-Hyun Jang, Seok Woo Chang, Shin Hye Chung, Soram Oh

“…Simulated glide-path preparation was conducted with a double-curved resin canal, and both PG and PUS were operated on by 300 and 400 rpms. …”
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An Evaluation of the Biocompatibility and Chemical Properties of Two Bioceramic Root Canal Sealers in a Sealer Extrusion Model of Rat Molars by Shintaro Takahara, Naoki Edanami, Razi Saifullah Ibn Belal, Kunihiko Yoshiba, Shoji Takenaka, Naoto Ohkura, Nagako Yoshiba, Susan Gomez-Kasimoto, Yuichiro Noiri

“…The mesial root canals of the upper first molars were pulpectomized and overfilled with EBC, NBG, or, as reference, epoxy resin-based AH Plus (AHP). After 28 days, periapical tissue reactions were assessed using microcomputed tomography and histological staining. …”
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A New Nanocomposite for Inducing Demineralized Dentin Remineralization by Ban G, Long J, Yan K, Li Q, Huang X, Wei X, Xie F

“…Guifei Ban,1,2,* Jindong Long,1,2,* Kaiqi Yan,1,2,* Qiurong Li,1,2 Xiaoman Huang,1,2 Xiaolang Wei,1,2 Fangfang Xie1,2 1College & Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China; 2Guangxi Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China; Guangxi Health Commission Key Laboratory of Prevention and Treatment for Oral Infectious Diseases, College of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Fangfang Xie, Email xiedualfang@163.comObjective: This study aimed to investigate a method for promoting the remineralization of demineralized dentin collagen fibers, with the objective of enhancing the bonding strength and durability of dentin resin while reducing the incidence of secondary caries.Methods: A mineralized solution, PAMAM-COOH/ACMP-MDP ethanol solution, was prepared, consisting of the dendritic organic macromolecule PAMAM-COOH, magnesium ions, and methacryloyloxydecyl dihydrogen phosphate (MDP). …”
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Preparation, Purification, Identification and Anti-lipid Oxidation of Kidney Bean Skin Polyphenols by Lilan SUN, Kun WANG, Youliang ZHANG, Ruokun WANG, Feng ZUO

“…Purified the crude extraction with HPD600 macroporous resin, and analyzed the phenolic composition using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometer. …”
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Fracture resistance, failure mode and restorability of CAD CAM Zirconia endocrowns with different pulpal extension depths bonded to maxillary molars: an in-vitro study by Sarah Salah Gaafar, Dana El Ballouli, Mohammad Rayyan, Mohamed Sayed, Doaa Gamal Basta, Maha Fouad

“…Teeth were prepared and secured in resin dies with pseudo periodontal ligament. Specimens from all groups were individually scanned using an intra oral digital scanner. …”
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Effect of sun dry brewer spent yeast on chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, and ruminal degradation kinetics of wheat straw by Geberemariyam Terefe, Mulugeta Walelgne, Dereje Fekadu, Getu Kitaw, Mesfin Dejene, Aeimro Kehaliu, Bethlehem Mekonnen, Yohannse Habteyesus

“…The enzymatic digestion with acid pepsin solution was continued for another 48 h. Blank and standard samples were also incubated with buffered rumen fluid for correction and precision check-up of in vitro organic matter digestibility. …”
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Comparative Numerical Analysis between Two Types of Orthodontic Wire for the Lingual Technique, Using the Finite Element Method by Rosa Alicia Hernández-Vázquez, Rodrigo Arturo Marquet-Rivera, Octavio Alejandro Mastache-Miranda, Angel Javier Vázquez-López, Salvador Cruz-López, Juan Alejandro Vázquez-Feijoo

“…Regardless of the material or gauge, some orthodontists choose to use the straight wire and resin and bond it to the surface of the tooth; they call it compensations. …”
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Ten days of supplementation with a standardized Boswellia serrata extract attenuates soreness and accelerates recovery after repeated bouts of downhill running in recreationally ac... by Dawna Salter, Himana Yalamanchi, Aiswarya Yalamanchi, Amulya Yalamanchi

“…This study suggests that SBS, a novel, standardized extract derived from the gum resin of B. serrata, improves recovery and reduces soreness following high-impact eccentric exercise.Clinical Trial Registrationhttps://ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pubview2.php, Clinical Trial Registry of India (CTRI/2019/07/020323).…”
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Improving Mechanical Performance of Hybrid Polymer Composites: Incorporating Banana Stem Leaf and Jute Fibers with Tamarind Shell Powder by Karuppusamy Manickaraj, Aruchamy Karthik, Sivasubramanian Palanisamy, Manivannan Jayamani, Syed Kashif Ali, Subramanian Lakshmi Sankar, Saleh A. Al-Farraj

“…Each composite design had varying weight percentages of jute and BSL (5 to 25%) and a consistent mix of TSP (10%) and epoxy resin (60%). The tensile strength, flexural strength, interlaminar shear strength (ILSS), impact strength, hardness, and water absorption were examined. …”
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Performances of asphalt mastic incorporating with a home-made sustained-releasing salt storage additive by Wei Du, Qing-liang Wang, Yong-xu Li, Xiao-ning Wang, Xiao-cun Liu, Ya-fei Wang, Yan-min Wang, Jin Li

“…The DN-PF additive comprises a sodium chloride (NaCl) core, supported by diatomite and encapsulated in a phenolic resin matrix, engineered to confer self-deicing functionality to asphalt mastic. …”
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Impact of Varying Amplitudes of Upward and Downward Motion on the Torque/Force Generation, Canal-Centering Ability, and Cyclic Fatigue Resistance of Nickel–Titanium Reciprocating I... by Keiko Hirano, Shunsuke Kimura, Keiichiro Maki, Satoshi Omori, Arata Ebihara, Takashi Okiji

“…This study evaluated how different pecking amplitudes influence the force/torque generation, canal-centering ability, and cyclic fatigue resistance of the Reciproc Blue R25 instrument. Thirty J-shaped resin canals were instrumented with Reciproc Blue using automated instrumentation and a torque/force sensing device with an up-and-down speed of 50 mm/min and varying pecking amplitudes: Group S (1 s apically, 0.5 s coronally), Group M (2 s apically, 1 s coronally), and Group L (4 s apically, 2 s coronally) (<i>n</i> = 10 each). …”
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The effects of citral on the intestinal health and growth performance of American bullfrogs (Aquarana catesbeiana) by Xiaoting Zheng, Qiuyu Chen, Xueying Liang, Jingyi Xie, Alfredo Loor, Hongbiao Dong, Jinlong Yang, Jiasong Zhang

“…Optimal doses of 2–4 mL/kg also enhanced digestive enzyme activities, with α-amylase, lipase, and pepsin activities showing significant increases compared to the control group (P < 0.05). …”
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Dietary Cinnamaldehyde Enhances Growth Performance, Digestion, Immunity, and Lipid Metabolism in Juvenile Fat Greenling (Hexagrammos otakii) by Yixin Gu, Jian Han, Wenjie Wang, Yu Zhan, Huijie Wang, Wenyuan Hua, Yue Liu, Yafeng Guo, Zhuang Xue, Wei Wang

“…Moreover, the activities of lipase (LPS) and pepsin (PEP) in the intestinal were markedly increased in juvenile H. otakii-fed dietary CNE (P<0.05). …”
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Co-isolation of human donor eye cells and development of oncogene-mutated melanocytes to study uveal melanoma by Yunxi Chen, Eva Jin, Mohamed Abdouh, Éric Bonneil, Daniel Alexander Jimenez Cruz, Thupten Tsering, Qianqian Zhou, Aurélie Fuentes-Rodriguez, Alexandra Bartolomucci, Alicia Goyeneche, Solange Landreville, Miguel N. Burnier, Julia V. Burnier

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Exploring the effect of feeding broiler chickens a diet incorporating unfermented or fermented palm kernel cake: growth performance, digestibility, biochemical indices, digestive e... by Sindaye Daniel, Shehata Zeid, Liao Jinghong, Suqin Hang

“…Fermented PKC, particularly LPKC, improved the broiler chicken’s digestibility of crude protein, gross energy, crude fiber, lactase, and trypsin enzyme activities compared to the control group (p < 0.05). …”
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Experimental study on the strengthening mechanism of carbon fiber-reinforced sand powder 3D-printed rock-like materials by Lishuai Jiang, Xin He, Ye Zhao, Pimao Li, Yang Zhao, Zongke Wang, Dingrui Guo, Qi Gu

“…In this study, silica sand and furan resin were selected as printing materials, and carbon fiber at various dosages were incorporated during the preparation process. …”
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Characterization and Analysis of 2-(2-Phenylethyl)chromone Derivatives and Sesquiterpenoids from Agarwood of Four “Qi-Nan” Clones (<i>Aquilaria sinensis</i>) with Different Inducti... by Ming Li, Zhou Hong, Shengjie Wang, Daping Xu, Zinong Yang, Zhihui Li, Houzhen Hu, Suxin Li

“…These clones are used for the intensive production of high-quality agarwood. The speed of resin formation and yield are crucial for the development of the agarwood industry. …”
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Effect of glass fiber hybridization and radiation treatment to improve the performance of sustainable natural fiber-based hybrid (jute/glass) composites by S.H. Mahmud, S.C. Das, A. Saha, T. Islam, D. Paul, M.W. Akram, M.S. Jahan, M.Z.I. Molla, M.A. Gafur, R.A. Khan

“…Jute fabrics were used as a natural fiber reinforcement and unsaturated polyester resin was employed as a thermoset polymer matrix. …”
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Effects of combined use of compound acidifiers and plant essential oils in feed on the reproductive performance and physiological status of Xianjv chickens by Zhaobin Wang, Caiyun Zhang, Huicheng Wang, Tiantian Gu, Yong Tian, Zhuoya Gu, Li Chen, Tao Zeng, Lizhi Lu, Wenwu Xu

“…It also lowered inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) and improved intestinal health by enhancing digestive enzyme activities, including trypsin and lipase, in the duodenum and jejunum. The study concludes that the combined use of compound acidifiers and plant essential oils offers a promising alternative to antibiotics in poultry feed, improving egg quality and supporting better health status in Xianjv chickens. …”
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Research on the optimization of mechanical properties of triply periodic minimal surfaces in composite materials prepared with the assistance of acoustic fields by Shuai Guo, Xianliang Sheng, Anfu Guo, Wenlu Yang, Xiaolin Zhao, Shang Sui, Jiaqiang Li, Yufan Zhao, Meng Wang, Xin Lin

“…The IPCs demonstrated the highest plateau stress, which can be attributed to the physical interlocking between the epoxy resin and the substrate, effectively enhancing deformation resistance. …”
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