A subduction zone plays a critical role in forging continental crust via formation of arc magmas, which are characteristically enriched in large ion lithophile elements (LILEs) and depleted in high field strength elements (HFSEs). This trace element...
Up to 80% of antibiotics are prescribed in the community. An assessment of prescribing by indication will help to identify areas where improvement can be made. A point prevalence audit study (PPAS) of consecutive respiratory tract infection (RTI) con...
Yersinia enterocolitica culture-positive rodents and shrews were reported in different territories across Georgia during 14 of 17 years of investigations conducted for the period of 1981–1997. In total, Y. enterocolitica was isolated from 2052 rodent...
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the influence of pontic length and design on the fracture resistance of zirconia fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). By assessing different span lengths under controlled mechanical loading conditions, the research s...
Aim: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate the adhesive performance of zirconia and lithium disilicate Maryland cantilever restorations on prepared and non-prepared anterior abutment teeth. While conventional clinical protocols involve abutment tooth...
The body structures and motion stability of worm-like and snake-like robots have garnered significant research interest. Recently, innovative serial–parallel hybrid segmented robots have emerged as a fundamental platform for a wide range of mot...
In the Internet of Things era, or in the digitalization and mediatization of everything paradigm, where context awareness computing is on the rise, people are also facing a new challenge, that of being aware of the digital contexts, in all situations...
Contamination of surface waters with microbial pollutants from fecal sources is a significant human health issue. Identification of relative fecal inputs from the mosaic of potential sources common in rural watersheds is essential to effectively deve...
Yersinia entercolitica is a bacterial species within the genus Yersinia, mostly known as a human enteric pathogen, but also recognized as a zoonotic agent widespread in domestic pigs. Findings of this bacterium in wild animals are very limited. The c...
In addition to chemical factors, physical conditions also play a key role in the growth of microalgae. In this study, solid sediment in rivers was simulated by pure quartz sand with different particle sizes and the physical effects of disturbance rat...
The authors report isolation and identification of two strains of bacteria belonging to the genus Janibacter from a human patient with aortic stenosis from a rural area of the country of Georgia. The microorganisms were isolated from aortic heart val...
Background/Objectives: Within pediatric healthcare systems, integrated strategies combining dietary and oral hygiene interventions have been proposed to improve oral health outcomes. In order to evaluate the effects of combined dietary and oral hygie...
An analytical model predictive control (MPC) tuning method for multivariable first-order plus fractional dead time systems is presented in this paper. First, the decoupling condition of the closed-loop system is derived, based on which the considered...
Traditional visible light target detection is usually applied in scenes with good visibility, while the advantage of infrared target detection is that it can detect targets at nighttime and in harsh weather, thus being able to be applied to ship dete...
Most face recognition methods rely on deep convolutional neural networks (CNNs) that construct multiple layers of processing units in a cascaded form and employ convolution operations to fuse local features. However, these methods are not conducive t...
Traditional YOLO models face a dilemma when it comes to dim detection targets: the detection accuracy increases while the speed inevitably reduces, or vice versa. To resolve this issue, we propose a novel DME-YOLO model, which is characterized by the...
Currently, an extensive variety of toothpastes are available on the market, containing basic components that are ubiquitous in all toothpastes, in addition to unique constituents that bestow characteristic traits, and it is crucial to acknowledge tha...
Dental adhesives play a crucial role in modern dentistry by enabling the bonding of diverse restorative materials to tooth surfaces. These systems have evolved through seven generations, each characterized by unique chemical compositions and applicat...
This article examines students’ experiences at Southern Baptist colleges that educated women during the Progressive era (1880–1920). Denominational leaders and school faculty attempted to recreate Christian home life on college campuses b...
Background and Objectives: Clinical ethical judgments are often elicited through scenario-based (vignette-based) dilemmas that guide interpretation, reasoning, and moral judgment. Despite its importance, little is known about how healthcare professio...
The slowdown in global progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the need to develop systems thinking, sustainability literacy, and ethical responsibility among higher-education students. The article presents an innovative e...
Background: A major challenge in adhesive dentistry, often leading to restoration failure, is microleakage. This in vitro comparative study was designed to assess microleakage at the tooth–composite interface. The investigation aimed to compare...
Background: Bruxism is a common parafunctional activity involving repetitive jaw muscle movements during wakefulness (awake bruxism) or sleep (sleep bruxism). While its multifactorial etiology is widely accepted, the roles of occlusal interferences,...
Palatal abscesses of endodontic origin are rarer than buccal ones due to maxillary anatomy. Their clinical appearance may resemble that of other palatal illnesses, complicating diagnosis and treatment. Prevention of problems requires early detection...
This review explores the recent advancements and ongoing challenges in regenerating alveolar bone, which is essential for dental implants and periodontal health. It examines traditional techniques like guided bone regeneration and bone grafting, alon...
The double-bearing vortex pump is a new type of high-efficiency vortex pump. Compared with the traditional vortex pump, its volume and mass are significantly reduced, and its reliability is greatly improved. As the core component of the pump, the imp...
This is a fatal case of multiple complicated congenital anomalies displaying several symptoms consistent with hydrolethalus syndrome. The newborn’s phenotype is characterized by a combination of serious anatomical abnormalities such as open-boo...
With the high proportion of wind and photovoltaic (PV) power connection in the new electricity system, the system output power volatility is enhanced. When the output fluctuation of the system is suppressed, the pumped storage condition is changed fr...
The study examines the dichotomy between individual dietary autonomy and the broader implications of food overconsumption and waste, particularly focusing on meat consumption’s environmental, health, and social equity aspects. In the context of...
Situs inversus totalis (SIT) is a rare congenital condition characterized by a complete mirror-image reversal of the thoracic and abdominal viscera, usually accompanied by dextrocardia. Acute type A aortic dissection (AAD) is a highly lethal cardiova...
Background: Despite mechanical hygiene, plaque-related illnesses like gingivitis and periodontitis affect over 3.5 billion people globally. Natural mouthwashes are becoming increasingly popular as consumers shift toward plant-based alternatives to ch...
Under the goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality and the development of zero-carbon parks, the continuous expansion of distributed photovoltaic (PV) installations has made grid-export constraints increasingly prominent. To investigate their in...
Guided Bone Regeneration (GBR) is a pivotal technique in dental and orthopedic applications for regenerating bone in areas of deficiency. Natural polymers such as collagen, chitosan, alginate, and gelatin have emerged as essential materials in GBR du...
The popularity of rural areas and especially the mountainous ones, as a possibility to spend the vacation has increased in most countries. Almost all mountain areas can provide great opportunities for the development of various forms of rural tourism...
Water availability has become a problem in many countries of the world. Water scarcity can be economic or physical. Agricultural water use accounts for about three quarters of total global consumption; in many developing countries, irrigation represe...
The tree-growing sector is considered to be an important supplier of food and raw material for industry worldwide. Increasingly competitive decisions regarding international investment in orchards depend on business analysis. This study compares thre...
Background/Objectives: Inappropriate antibiotic use in children is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), especially in low- and middle-income countries. In Georgia, little is known about parental behaviors related to pediatric antibiotic...
Ancient Chinese architecture, with its typical symmetrical structures, curved roofs, and upturned eaves presenting a unique architectural aesthetic, is a treasure of Chinese culture. Recently, unmanned aerial vehicle oblique photogrammetry and laser...
Context: The increasing incidence of secondary caries and the failure of restorations have intensified research into dental restorative materials capable of actively interacting with the oral environment. In this context, antibacterial and bioregener...
Background: Preservation of tooth structure is a key principle in pediatric dentistry, where restorative materials must balance mechanical strength with the preservation of pulp vitality and minimally invasive techniques. The aim of this in vitro stu...
Background/Objectives: Oral health in children remains a key public health concern, particularly in regions with limited access to preventive programs. Despite improvements in dental care availability, the prevalence of plaque accumulation, gingival...
Background/Objectives: Accurate full-arch implant impressions are essential for predictable digital prosthodontics, yet the performance of different intraoral scanners (IOSs) remains variable. This in vitro study compared the trueness and precision o...
Tourism is a multi-faced activity that links the economic, social and environmental components of sustainability. This research analyzes rural residents’ perceptions of the impact of tourism development and examines the factors that influence the sup...
We previously reported the effects of the total flavonoids (TFs) from Rosa laevigata Michx fruit against carbon tetrachloride-induced liver damage, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and liver ischemia-reperfusion injury. However, there have been no...
Agritourism is a complex activity, a chance maybe today to ensure both human health and the “health” of the environment and rural settlements in order to achieve a most wanted desideratum, the sustainability of the rural environment. The...
Background/Objectives: Despite advances in preventive dental care, tooth enamel erosion remains a relevant concern, and very few comparisons of surface topography have been carried out under controlled conditions in the laboratory. This study primari...
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The authors conducted a study to investigate the variability of measurement of the proximal articular set angle. The proximal articular set angle as measured radiographically was compared with the proximal articular set angle as measured intraoperati...
Background: Intrinsic capacity (IC) is the composite of an individual’s physical and mental capacities. While lifestyle factors influence health outcomes, their combined association with IC remains understudied. Objective: To examine the associ...
Aim: This study evaluated the efficacy of mouthrinses containing natural compounds—specifically, propolis and green tea extracts—in reducing bacterial dental plaque compared to a placebo and a 0.2% chlorhexidine rinse. We hypothesized tha...
Background/Objectives: Young adults increasingly prefer natural dentifrices; however, the short-term clinical effects and behavioural correlates of these products remain insufficiently documented. This study aimed to evaluate the associations between...
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