In actual industrial control, many objects have the characteristics of large lag and time-varying parameters, which makes it difficult for traditional PID control to obtain satisfactory control effects. Therefore, engineers need a control algorithm w...
Adaptation of innovations by employees, especially in hi-tech industries, is very important from the perspectives of both implementing new technologies and maintaining competitiveness in today’s dynamic market. The paper analyzes selected inter...
Objective: The purpose of this investigation was to assess and compare the internal adaptation of different distinct CAD (Computer-aided design)/CAM (Computer-aided manufacturing) endocrown materials: feldspathic porcelain, indirect composite, hybrid...
Adequate internal adaptation and marginal sealing of resin luting cements are of particular importance for the success of cemented ceramic inlays. The purpose of this study was to investigate the initial adaptation of different resin cements at the t...
Different techniques have been used to construct provisional crowns to protect prepared teeth. The purpose of this in vitro study was to assess the internal fit and marginal discrepancy of provisional crowns made by different methods. A total of 48 p...
(1) Background: Restoring decayed teeth in young patients can be challenging. This calls for a simplification of the protocols through new biomaterials. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the marginal adaptation delivered by restorative...
The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate the marginal fit and internal adaptation of provisional crowns and fixed dental prostheses (FDPs) fabricated using 3D-printing resins and compared them with those fabricated by CAD/CAM (computer-aided...
Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of rotary (air-driven, electric-driven) and oscillating (piezoelectric ultrasonic) handpieces on the quality of crown preparation, marginal integrity, and internal adaptation of monolithic zirc...
Reliable adaptation in Class II resin-based composite (RBC) restorations with margins on cementum remains challenging. This study compared the internal adaptation (IA) and closed porosity (CP) of three restorative strategies for such cavities, using...
Achieving an acceptable adhesive interface is necessary for the long-term success of composite restorations in primary teeth. This study compared the three-dimensional internal adaptation of composite restorations in primary second molars among four...
With the continued increase in international students in China, the problem of their academic adaptation has become increasingly prominent. Analysis of the factors affecting the academic adaptation of international students and corresponding manageme...
Academic adaptation is widely recognized as a critical challenge for international students, with direct implications for their academic success and performance. While existing research has established a positive correlation between academic adaptati...
The learning adaptability of international students is pivotal to the success of sustainable international higher education development. The purpose of this study was to explore what factors affect the learning adaptability of international students...
Sociocultural adaptation to the host country is an important corollary to the psychological well-being of international students. We used structural equation modeling (SEM) to test a model of sociocultural adaptation and psychological wellbeing. Inte...
With the deepening advancement of the “Belt and Road Initiative”, Xinjiang, China, has increasingly become an important study abroad destination for students from Central Asia. The research developed a cross-cultural adaptation scale and...
Growing international student mobility, particularly intra-Asian flows to China, has intensified the need to support Asian international students’ cultural adaptation amid linguistic, academic, sociocultural, and psychological challenges. This...
The present investigation aims study the sustainability of the business model of the Portuguese SMEs operating in the B2B International market analyzing the influence of dynamic marketing capabilities and adaptive marketing capabilities in their inte...
International students in Saudi universities face academic and adaptation challenges shaped by emotional, cognitive, linguistic, and sociocultural factors. This study examined whether emotional intelligence and cognitive flexibility predicted academi...
When adolescents go overseas to study, they have to face the challenge of adapting to local cultures, homesickness, and dealing with the stress. This study aimed to investigate the socio-cultural adaptation, homesickness, and perceived stress among i...
This article investigates the adaptive output regulation problem of a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) speed servo system with unknown time-varying exosystems and aims to achieve multiple objectives including speed tracking, disturbance reje...
Despite the centrality of international opportunity concept in international entrepreneurship field, SMEs’ internationalization literature has focused mainly on SMEs’ international performance with limited attention paid by researchers to...
Online adaptive radiotherapy mitigates errors in absorbed dose delivery due to daily anatomical changes during hypofractionated breast treatment, particularly when comprehensive nodal therapy includes the internal mammary chain. To illustrate this, w...
In the arid regions of southeastern Tunisia, international migration—often driven by declining agricultural yields due to climate change—can be associated with strengthening the resilience of agro-systems through the valorization of migra...
In order to determine a way to be able to shorten the smelting time of low-carbon ferrochrome alloys and to strengthen the temperature control capability of the AOD converter during the smelting process, this article establishes a mechanism model of...
International graduate students must learn while adapting to an unfamiliar academic and cultural environment, yet the instructional conditions that sustain that learning remain poorly specified. Grounded in self-determination theory (SDT) and in rese...
In the framework of instrumental research, the adaptation of tests has been increasing. The aim of this paper is to explain the procedures followed for the adaptation of a test with a construct of a cultural nature to another context, reflecting on t...
Besides the rise of sustainable technologies, successful sustainability transitions crucially depend on the phase-out of unsustainable ones. However, the detailed dynamics of declining technological innovation systems (TIS) remain vague. Thus, based...
The International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) offers a comprehensive bio-psycho-social model for evaluating the multifaceted needs of individuals with disabilities. While its adoption in healthcare settings is widespre...
The effectiveness of early warning thresholds for debris flows is concurrently constrained by geological spatial heterogeneity and the cumulative effects of rainfall duration, with the coupling mechanisms between the two being complex and difficult t...
This paper presents a unified technical survey of Large Language Models (LLMs), connecting three layers of the modelling pipeline that existing surveys address in isolation: internal architecture, distributed training optimisation, and downstream ada...
A novel alumina-filled ceramic-reinforced polymer (CRP) crown (Hassawat-01; HS) was developed. This study evaluated the effect of luting cement on the marginal and internal adaptation of HS and compared its performance with a commercial DLP-printed C...
Understanding the internal translocation of sodium (Na) and potassium (K) within the soil–plant continuum is crucial for elucidating their mechanistic roles in plant growth adaptation. We investigated these processes in the Suaeda salsa across...
The adaptation of restorations to the titanium base (TiBase) abutments varies depending on the materials and methods used, playing a crucial role in implant and prosthetic success. This in vitro study aims to compare the internal and marginal fit of...
The aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the void formation and marginal adaptation in Class II cavities restored with preheated and injected bulk-fill resin composites. Eighty third molars received Class II cavities on their mesial and dista...
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Academic adaptation is crucial for the success and well-being of international students, especially in rural areas where cultural and social support resources may be limited. This study aimed to identify predictors of academic adaptation among intern...
Traditional adaptive filtering algorithms are non-recursive systems that cannot use a time-variant reference input in real time and are not appropriate for control signals with uncertainties and unanticipated conditions. The main purpose of this rese...
Precise fit of a crown and accurate reproduction of the digital design are paramount for successful treatment outcomes and preservation of clinician and technician time. The study aimed to compare the internal fit, marginal adaptation, precision, and...
Background/Objectives: Implementing a person-centered practice is considered a priority in healthcare, and the development of a solid and positive therapeutic relationship is a fundamental element. This study conducted a cross-cultural adaptation of...
This study aimed to evaluate the marginal and internal adaptation of CAD/CAM crowns milled using two different milling protocols (fine or extra-fine) within a 4-axis milling machine. The crowns were fabricated from lithium disilicate ceramic (IPS e.m...
Understanding the cross-cultural adaptation of students studying in foreign countries by exploring acculturative stress factors is crucial to ensure the smooth academic performance of the students and, in turn, to enhance the global reputation of the...
Travel behavior adaptations resulting from international temporary relocation is understudied, despite their increasing relevance. The scarce published literature on the subject overlooks the local contexts and ignores aspects related to the adaptati...
Background/Objectives: This study aimed to translate the Child Coeliac Disease Food Attitudes and Behaviours Scale (Child CD-FAB) into Brazilian Portuguese and to evaluate its reproducibility and internal consistency. Methods: Three steps were carrie...
International diversification has become a crucial measure for firms to realize sustainable development. However, previous studies have drawn inconsistent conclusions on the sustainable performance impact of international expansion. This paper examin...
The current diversity of influenza A viruses (IAV) circulating in swine is largely a consequence of human-to-swine transmission events and consequent evolution in pigs. However, little is known about the requirements for human IAVs to transmit to and...
This study presents an effective control algorithm to improve the robustness of fast steering mirror (FSM)-based laser-beam steering systems against dynamic disturbances, such as repetitive disturbances resulting from operating conditions. A stable c...
Cities in Southeast Asia face various institutional barriers to cope with climate and water-related challenges. Several international programs for urban flood resilience therefore stress the importance of local institutional capacity building in init...
23 January 2020
The consequences of physical neglect on retardation in the development of adaptive behaviors and the increased risk of poor physical and mental health are well documented. As physical neglect is a phenomenon found almost exclusively among socially de...
Chinese international students studying in South Korea may experience academic, sociocultural, and psychological challenges that may undermine well-being and successful adaptation to university life. Physical literacy, which encompasses motivation, c...
Statement of problem: Nowadays, milling is still the gold standard for fabricating indirect restorations, but to overcome its disadvantages, there are alternatives, such as 3D printing. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the gaps between the prepar...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the interfacial microgaps generating between different materials and between materials and dentin after polymerization of the composite restorations, using SEM. Methods: The materials investigated were a composit...
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