Academic Articles & Research Papers

Depigmentation Outcomes in Pigmented Oral Lichen Planus Managed With Mycophenolate Mofetil

ABSTRACT Pigmented oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic, immune‐mediated mucosal disorder associated with dark black or brown discoloration secondary to the excess melanin deposition. This medical condition is often accompanied by the typi...

The Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Frontline Healthcare Workers. A Systematic Review and a Meta-Analysis

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has created a chronically stressful work environment for healthcare workers, increasing the negative psychological effects experienced. Aims: The authors of this systematic review and meta-analysis aime...

New dimensions in mechanical plaque control: An overview

Plaque control is the daily removal of dental plaque, oral biofilm and also prevention of their accumulation on the teeth and other parts of oral cavity. Dental plaque is the major etiology of maximum gingival and periodontal diseases. It i...

The increase in cases and deaths from malaria in the Brazilian Yanomami territory is associated with the spread of illegal gold mining in the region: A 20-year ecological study

Efficacy of Propolis-Based Mouthwash on Generalized Chronic Gingivitis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of propolis-based mouthwash on the gingival parameters of generalized chronic gingivitis cases in a randomized controlled clinical trial. Methods A total number of 69 patients with gen...

Inferior pole arterial hemorrhage during coblation intracapsular tonsillectomy requiring endovascular embolization in two pediatric cases

Background: Although severe primary arterial hemorrhage during intracapsular tonsillectomy is rare, these cases illustrate that it may still occur. The role of endovascular embolization in this setting has been only sparsely described. Case...

Effect of sugar-sweetened beverage taxation on sugars intake and dental caries: an umbrella review of a global perspective

Abstract Background As part of the Global Strategy on Oral health, the World Health Organization (WHO) is exploring cost-effective interventions for oral health, including taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs). To inform this process...

Sleep Quality and Psychological Distress Among Undergraduate Students at a Private Medical and Dental College of Islamabad: A Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: To find the relationship between sleep quality and psychological distress among undergraduate medical college students; to investigate the influence of demographic variables such as age, gender, year of study, residence, BMI, scr...

POSSIBILITIES OF REGENERATION OF THE MUSCLES OF THE SOFT PALATE DURING ITS NONUNION DEPENDING ON THE MYOGENIC POTENTIAL OF STEM CELLS. Review

Relevance. Today there are more than 150 methods for eliminating congenital defects of the hard and soft palate. However, these techniques do not always lead to high functional results, which leads to repeated surgical interventions and lon...

Research on scientific research system resilience based on WoS data

In recent years, research systems have faced increasingly complex sustainability challenges, and improving system resilience has become the key to ensuring their continuous and efficient operation. Based on the data of Web of Science co-aut...

Artificial Tears: A Systematic Review

David A Semp, Danielle Beeson, Amy L Sheppard, Debarun Dutta, James S Wolffsohn School of Optometry, College of Health and Life Sciences, Aston University, Birmingham, UKCorrespondence: James S Wolffsohn, Tel +44 121 2044140, Email j.s.w.wo...

Dribbling emotions and anxiety in women’s football: a scoping review

Background and Study Aim. Fear of failure, choking under pressure, financial disparities in income, and concerns related to body image and social pressure may intensify on-field challenges. These factors make the competitive environment par...

Peningkatan Aktivitas Pembelajaran Pendidikan Kewarganegaraan Materi Perlindungan dan Penegakan Hukum dengan Metode Kooperatif Tipe STAD Pada Siswa Kelas XII IPS 2 di SMAN 3 Mataram

Abstract: This study aims to improve the learning activities of citizenship education on protection and law enforcement material using STAD of cooperative learning method at the twelvth grade students of Social Science 2 at SMAN 3 Mataram. ...

Multidimensional Fractionation of Particles

The increasing complexity in particle science and technology requires the ability to deal with multidimensional property distributions. We present the theoretical background for multidimensional fractionations by transferring the concepts k...

A Proposal for Marketing Applied Research in Science and Applied Colleges at the Yemeni Universities and Using it in Community Service and Development

This study aimed to propose a set of elements and mechanisms of marketing applied research in the Yemeni universities and ways of using such research to support community development. This can be done by assessing the extent of interest in ...

Rapid improvement of oculomotor nerve function with ayurvedic treatment in traumatic diplopia - A case report

Diplopia or double vision has many aetiologies and often presents to the ophthalmologist. The causes of diplopia may be ocular or neurogenic in origin. Any trauma to the eyes in the form of blow-out fractures causes diplopia by damaging the...

Personal Recovery in People With a Psychotic Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Associated Factors

Background: Personal recovery (PR) is a subjective, multidimensional concept, and quantitative research using PR as an outcome is rapidly increasing. This systematic review is intended to support the design of interventions that contribute ...

The Model of Righteous Governance in the Qur’anic Interpretation of Imam Musa al-Sadr

In the contemporary world, where societies encounter extensive cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, the issue of righteous governance and the attainment of an efficient model for managing such diversity constitutes one of the fundamen...

Frendship, diversity and fear: young people’s life views and life values in a multicultural society

This article introduces initial findings from a study on young people‘s (18 years and older) life views and life values in Iceland. The research project is located within a broad theoretical framework and uses interdisciplinary approaches o...

Majority Group Members' Negative Reactions to Future Demographic Shifts Depend on the Perceived Legitimacy of Their Status: Findings from the United States and Portugal

Using concepts from social identity theory (Tajfel and Turner, 1979), we examined whether racial/ethnic majority group members' reactions to future demographic shifts is a function of the degree to which they perceive their ingroup's higher...