Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
ZIRCONIA- PEEK VERSUS ACRYLIC-METAL MANDIBULAR FULL ARCH FIXED DETACHABLE IMPLANT PROSTHESES: TWO-YEAR CLINICAL, RADIOGRAPHIC AND PROSTHETIC OUTCOMES

Aim: To compare the clinical, radiographic, and prosthetic outcomes of zirconia-polyether ether ketone (PEEK) versus acrylic resin-metal mandibular full-arch fixed detachable implant prostheses (FDIP) during a two-year follow-up. Materials and methods: Twelve completely edentulous participants were selected. For each patient, six implants were installed in the mandible using a flapless surgical technique. Participants were randomly assigned to one of two groups: zirconia-PEEK FDIP or acrylic-metal FDIP. The clinical and radiographic parameters were assessed at prosthesis insertion, then after one and two years. The prosthetic complications were recorded from the time of prosthesis insertion for two years. Results: There were statistically significant differences in plaque and gingival indices as well as probing depth between the two groups, where the acrylic-metal group showed higher clinical outcome values than the zirconia-PEEK group. The zirconia-PEEK group showed significantly higher crestal bone loss than the acrylic-metal group. During the whole follow-up period, there were (n = 36, 62% of the total complications) prosthetic complications in the acrylic-metal group and (n = 22, 38 % of the total complications) in the zirconia-PEEK group. The total number of prosthetic complications was not significantly greater in the acrylic-metal group than in the zirconia-PEEK groups. There were no fractures of the prosthetic framework or abutment in either group. Conclusion: Within the limits of this study, zirconia-PEEK full-arch FDIP produces better clinical and prosthetic outcomes than acrylic-metal FDIP. However, zirconia-PEEK FDIP may lead to higher crestal bone loss than acrylic-metal FDIP.
Effect of Bulk- Filling, Snowplow and Injection-Molded Techniques on Nanoleakage of Class II Composite Restorations in Permanent Molars using different etching modes (An in vitro Study)

Purpose : The Objective of this in vitro study was to compare nanoleakage in permanent molars restored with bulk-filling, snowplow and injection-molded composite application techniques using a universal adhesive with two different etching modes. Materials and Methods: A total of twenty four human permanent molars were used. Class II box was prepared on the proximal surfaces of molars. Forty eight specimens were randomly divided into three main equal groups according to resin composite application techniques, bulk-filling, snowplow and injection-molded techniques. Each group was further divided into two subgroups according to etching mode; etch and rinse mode and self -etch mode. Each specimen was sectioned mesiodistally and immersed in 50% freshly prepared silver nitrate solution for 24 hours followed by washing under running water and were kept for 8 hours in a photo-developer solution. The specimens and the silver nitrate amount were analyzed in (ESEM) within the adhesive layer, hybrid layer and the resin tags. Results: The results showed that there is a statistically significant difference in nanoleakage regarding to the three different composite application techniques. Bulk filling and injection molded techniques have mean values that are close to each other, while these mean values are greater than the ones snowplow have. There is a statistically significance difference between etch and rinse mode and self-etch mode. Also, the effect of etching mode on nanoleakage is more than twice as much as that of composite application technique. Conclusion Using the “snowplow” technique with etch and rinse mode of universal adhesive, can decrease nanoleakage rate, moreover etching mode could influence the nanoleakage of universal adhesives.
LAGEOS Scientific Results: Introduction

The LAGEOS spacecraft is unique in that both its design and orbital characteristics were specifically chosen for high-resolution geodynamic studies using satellite laser ranging techniques. Since its launch in 1976, the precision of single shot ranging observations made on the satellite has improved from several decimeters to a few centimeters. With this level of precision it is possible to use LAGEOS data for studies of contemporary plate movement, polar motion, gravity, earth rotation, and earth and ocean tides. Inferences about mantle structure and dynamics, angular momentum coupling between the earth and its atmosphere, and perturbative effects acting on earth satellites are being extracted from the data. This special issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research presents the current research results derived from LAGEOS data.
Electroacupuncture exerts prolonged analgesic and neuroprotective effects in a persistent dental pain model induced by multiple dental pulp injuries: GABAergic interneurons-astrocytes interaction

Pain within the trigeminal system, particularly dental pain, is poorly understood. This study aimed to determine whether single or multiple dental pulp injuries induce persistent pain, its association with trigeminal central nociceptive pathways and whether electroacupuncture (EA) provides prolonged analgesic and neuroprotective effects in a persistent dental pain model. Models of single dental pulp injury (SDPI) and multiple dental pulp injuries (MDPI) were used to induce trigeminal neuropathic pain. The signs of dental pain-related behavior were assessed using the mechanical head withdrawal threshold (HWT). Immunofluorescence and western blot protocols were used to monitor astrocyte activation, changes in apoptosis-related proteins, and GABAergic interneuron plasticity. SDPI mice exhibited an initial marked decrease in HWT from days one to 14, followed by progressive recovery from days 21 to 42. From days 49 to 70, the HWT increased and returned to the control values. In contrast, MDPI mice showed a persistent decrease in HWT from days one to 70. MDPI increased glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and decreased glutamine synthetase (GS) and glutamate transporter-1 (GLT1) expression in the Vi/Vc transition zone of the brainstem on day 70, whereas no changes in astrocytic markers were observed on day 70 after SDPI. Increased expression of cleaved cysteine-aspartic protease-3 (cleaved caspase-3) and Bcl-2-associated X protein (Bax), along with decreased B-cell lymphoma/leukemia 2 (Bcl-2), were observed at day 70 after MDPI but not after SDPI. The downregulation of glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD65) expression was observed on day 70 only after MDPI. The effects of MDPI-induced lower HWT from days one to 70 were attenuated by 12 sessions of EA treatment (days one to 21 after MDPI). Changes in astrocytic GFAP, GS, and GLT-1, along with cleaved caspase-3, Bax, Bcl-2, and GAD65 expression observed 70 days after MDPI, were reversed by EA treatment. The results suggest that persistent dental pain in mice was induced by MDPI but not by SDPI. This effect was associated with trigeminal GABAergic interneuron plasticity along with morphological and functional changes in astrocytes. EA exerts prolonged analgesic and neuroprotective effects that might be associated with the modulation of neuron-glia crosstalk mechanisms.
Improving germination and quality of soybean seeds by using natural compounds

Globally, soybean ( Glycine max L.) is an important protein-and oil-rich crop. Farmers much attention to ordered high seed quality, which is associated with many important agronomical traits and can arise in a 30% increase in crop yields. By boosting germination, the seed coating technique increment yield, and seed quality. Moreover, seed coating is a desirable option as a tool for boost establishment of crops by speeding up difficulties that systems of agriculture face. The purpose of the experiment was to contrast the efficacy of seventeen natural compounds seed coating treatments namely (T1) Control seed without coating, (T2) Seed coated with arabic gum, (T3) Water only, (T4) Indole butyric acid IBA 100 ppm, (T5) Kaolin 6%, (T6) Glycine betaine 100 ppm, (T7) Sorbitol 1%, (T8) IBA+ Kaolin, (T9) IBA+GB, (T10) IBA+ Sorbitol, (T11) Kaolin + GB, (T12) Kaolin + Sorbitol, (T13) GB + Sorbitol, (T14) IBA + Kaolin + GB, (T15) IBA + GB + Sorbitol, (T16) Kaolin + GB + Sorbitol, (T17) IBA+ Kaolin + GB + Sorbitol. Results revealed that high chlorophyll content and crop growth rate were achieved when seed coating with T15 and T17. The tallest plants were recorded at T6 while T8 and T14 achieved the heaviest seed weight,100 seed weight, and number of pods per plant. T12 achieved a high number of seeds per plant. T8 recorded high seed yield per feddan, high germination percentage, and seedling dry weight, while T17 recorded the longest seedling length. T5 recorded high protein content and T15 achieved high carbohydrates and oil content. Thus, seed coating technologies enhance seed performance, and improve crop establishment, for sustainable agricultural systems. All seed-coating compounds are safe for both the environment and human health.
The development of soil water resources in the common osier (Salix viminalis L.) field in a very dry and an average vegetation season

The paper presents results of a study on changes of water resources under the common osier (Salix viminalis L.) crop in relation to local weather conditions. Field studies were carried out since April till October of the years 2008 and 2010 in a productive field of energetic osier situated in north-eastern part of Bydgoszcz County. The study involved measurements of moisture in 100 cm soil profiles in the osier field of annual regrowth every ten days. The common osier was grown on mineral soil where atmospheric precipitation was the only water source and ground waters were unavailable for plants. Performed studies showed that changes in water reserves in both the main root zone (0–50 cm) and in the whole soil profile were similar in the vegetation period of the same year. In a very dry vegetation season (2008), soil moisture remained at a level of hardly available water. In an average season (2010) soil moisture was at a level of field water capacity for plants.
NITROGEN AND ORGANIC MATTER LOSSES IN NO‐TILL CORN CROPPING SYSTEMS 1

ABSTRACT: Intensive cropping systems based on mechanical movement of soil have induced land degradation in most agricultural areas due to soil erosion and soil fertility losses. Thus, farmers have been increasing fertilization rates to maintain an economically competitive crop yield. This practice has resulted in water quality degradation and lake eutrophication in many agricultural watersheds. Research was conducted in the Patzcuaro watershed in central Mexico to develop appropriate technology that prevents nonpoint source pollution from fertilizers. Organic matter (OM) and nitrogen (N) losses in runoff and nitrate (NO3‐N) percolation in Andisols with corn under conventional till (CT) and no‐till (NT) treatments using variable percentages of crop residue as soil cover were investigated for steep‐slope agriculture. USLE type runoff plots were used to collect water runoff, while suction tubes with porous caps at 30, 60, and 90 cm depth were used to sample soil water solutes for NO3‐N analyses. Results indicated a significant reduction of N and OM losses in runoff as residue cover increased in the NT treatments. Inorganic N in runoff was 25 kg/ha for NT without residue cover (NT‐0) and 6 kg/ha for the NT with 100 percent residue cover (NT‐100). Organic matter losses in runoff were 157 and 24 kg/ha for the NT‐0 and NT‐100 treatments, respectively. Nitrate‐N percolation was evident in CT and NT with 100 percent residue cover (NT‐100). However, NT‐100 had higher NO3‐N concentration at the root zone, suggesting the possibility of reducing fertilization rates with the use of NT treatments.
The latitudinal dependence of the oceanic barotropic eddy kinetic energy and macroturbulence energy transport

Geostrophic turbulence theory predicted already a few decades ago an inverse energy cascade in the barotropic mode, yet there has been limited evidence for it in the ocean. In this study, the latitudinal behavior of the oceanic barotropic energy balance and macroturbulent scales is studied using the ECCO2 (Estimating the Circulation and Climate of the Ocean) state estimate, which synthesizes satellite data and in situ measurements with a high‐resolution general circulation model containing realistic bathymetry and wind forcing. It is found that inverse energy cascade occurs at high latitudes, as eddy‐eddy interactions spread the conversion of eddy kinetic energy from the baroclinic to the barotropic mode, both upscale and downscale. At these latitudes, the conversion scale of baroclinic eddy kinetic energy and the energy‐containing scale follow the most unstable and Rhines scales, respectively. Even though an inverse energy cascade occurs at high latitudes, the energy spectrum follows a steeper slope than the −5/3 slope. Different than classic arguments, the Rossby deformation radius does not follow the baroclinic conversion and most unstable scales.
Sunshine duration variability and trends in Italy from homogenized instrumental time series (1936–2013)

A data set of quality checked daily sunshine duration measurements was collected from 104 Italian sites over the 1936 to 2013 period. Monthly mean values were homogenized, projected onto a grid, and subjected to principle component analysis, which identified two significantly different regions: North and South. Sunshine duration temporal evolution is presented, and possible reasons for differences between the two regions are discussed in the light of a comparison with the trends found in observations of total cloud cover and with results from two neighboring regions: the Alps and Spain. In addition, trends for irradiance records, estimated from sunshine duration records using the Ångström‐Prescott formula, are presented too. The major feature of the trends, an increase in sunshine duration from the mid‐1980s, was common to both northern and southern Italy; the decrease in the preceding 30 year period was not, as northern Italy had a lower rate of decrease than southern Italy. The few records available during the earliest period of the data set indicate that sunshine duration in Italy increased from the mid‐1930s to the mid‐1950s. The further steps needed to identify and quantify the mechanisms giving rise to the observed trends and to the reported regional differences in dimming and brightening are outlined.
Attenuated Replication-Competent Herpes Simplex Virus Expressing an ECM-Modifying Transgene Hyaluronan Synthase 2 of Naked Mole Rat in Oncolytic Gene Therapy

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) has proven successful in treating human cancer. Since the approval of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) in 2015, HSV has been thoroughly researched to discover novel mechanisms to combat cancer and treat other diseases. Another HSV-based drug, beremagene geperpavec (B-VEC), received approval in 2023 to treat the rare genetic disease dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, and was also the first clinically approved HSV vector carrying an extracellular matrix (ECM)-modifying transgene. The ECM is a network of macromolecules surrounding cells, which provides support and regulates cell growth and differentiation, the disruption of which is common in cancer. The naked mole rat (NMR) has a thick ECM and a unique mutation in the hyaluronan synthase 2 (HAS2) gene, which has been linked to the high cancer resistance of the species. To study the effect of this mutation in human cancer, we have developed an attenuated, replication-competent HSV vector expressing the NMR-HAS2 gene. The viral replication, transgene expression and cytotoxic effect of the novel vector was studied in glioma cells. Our results show that an attenuated, replication-competent HSV vector expressing a foreign ECM-modifying transgene, namely HAS2, provides an effective tool to study and combat cancer in humans.
International Space-Based Remote Sensing Overview: 1980-2007

Le domaine de la teledetection satellitale evolue d'un environnement caracterise par des systemes autonomes a usage gouvernemental et militaire restreint d'une grande complexite et couteux vers un environnement caracterise par un nombre croissant de systemes hybrides gouvernemental/commercial, des systemes strictement commerciaux, des missions ciblees utilisant des petits satellites, la proliferation internationale et une emphase vers le developpement de produits pour l'usager. L'annee 1998 marque un point tournant de l'evolution dans le domaine. Il y a trois ans, sept pays avaient construit et lance des systemes satellitaires de teledetection pour l'observation de la terre. Les capacites vont s'accroitre significativement au cours de la prochaine decennie, et a partir de l'an 2001, le nombre de pays possedant de tels systemes sera de 2,5 fois plus eleve qu'en 1995. En 1998-99, les premiers systemes commerciaux avec une resolution d'un metre deviendront realite avec le lancement des satellites Ikonos-1, OrbView-3 et QuickBird-1. En 1999, il est previsible que le nombre de bandes spectrales disponibles dans un instrument de teledetection satellitale augmentera significativement avec le vol du premier capteur hyperspectral sur le satellite Earth Orbiter-1 du programme du Nouveau Millenaire (New Millennium Program). Dans le domaine des petits satellites (smallsats), des missions civiles et commerciales utilisant des petits satellites sont au programme pour 1998 et au-dela, dont des missions realisees par l'Argentine, l'Australie, le Bresil, le Chili, l'Allemagne, Israel, l'Italie, la Malaisie, le Pakistan, l'Afrique du Sud, la Coree du Sud, l'Espagne, Taiwan et la Thailande. Dans la portion micro-onde du spectre, les systemes radar a ouverture synthetique (ROS) commerciaux sont devenus realite avec le lancement du satellite canadien RADARSAT en 1995 et une proliferation internationale significative est envisagee jusqu'en 2007. Dans cet article, on presente un des lecons apprises au cours de la periode 1980-1997 et on etablit des projections quant a l'evolution du domaine au cours de la prochaine decennie. La proliferation des systemes de teledetection pour l'observation de la terre et des donnees a genere une demande accrue pour des methodes ameliorees de traitement, d'interpretation et d'archivage des donnees. Parallelement, on assistera a un accroissement de la demande pour des scientifiques et ingenieurs specialises ayant une comprehension des donnees et qui apporteront des solutions orientees dans une perspective de systemes bout-en-bout dans le domaine en croissance qu'est la teledetection.
The e ﬀ ects of supplementation of Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae on biochemical, in ﬂ ammatory and antioxidant responses in diabetic rats

: Diabetes is accompanied by in ﬂ ammation and oxidation. Supplementation of anti - in ﬂ ammatory and antioxidant compounds can prevent the progression of dia - betes. This study aimed to investigate the e ﬀ ects of supple - mentation of Nannochloropsis oculata microalgae ( NOM ) on the in ﬂ ammatory and antioxidant responses in diabetic rats. Sixty male rats were divided into six groups as diabetic and non - diabetic rats receiving 0, 10 and 20 mg/kg of body weight of NOM daily for 21 days. Body weight, the serum concentrations of insulin and glucose and the tissue concentrations of interleukin - 1 β ( IL - 1 β ) , tumor necrosis factor - alpha ( TNF - α ) , nuclear factor kappa B ( NF - κ B ) , inter - leukin - 6 ( IL - 6 ) , malondialdehyde ( MDA ) , ferric reducing antioxidant power ( FRAP ) , superoxide dismutase ( SOD ) , glutathione peroxidase ( GPx ) were assessed. The results showed that induction of diabetes signi ﬁ cantly reduced the body weight, the serum concentrations of insulin and the tissue concentrations of SOD, FRAP and GPx while increasing the concentrations of glucose, MDA, IL - 1 β , IL - 6, NF - κ B and TNF - α . Daily oral administration of NOM ( 10 and 20 mg/kg ) signi ﬁ cantly maintained the body weight, the serum concentrations of insulin and the tissue concentra - tions of SOD, FRAP and GPx while preventing the increase in the concentrations of glucose, MDA, IL - 1 β and TNF - α . In conclusion, diabetes caused in ﬂ ammation and oxidation while NOM worked as a natural anti - in ﬂ ammatory and antioxidant compound.
SCATTERING OF ELASTIC WAVES FROM DEPTH‐DEPENDENT INHOMOGENEITIES

We have studied scattered pulse shapes by modeling inhomogeneities as a sequence of infinitesimally thin homogeneous layers. With oblique incidence of plane P or SV waves, the reflected-converted-transmitted waves are obtained by taking the calculus limit for the sum of primary interactions of the incident wave with all layer boundaries. The resulting scattered waves thus present themselves naturally in the time domain. For an incident impulse, the scattered pulse shape is merely an analytic function of the depth from which scatter has taken place within the inhomogeneity. The direct application of this simple method appears to be new, and we have found it remarkably accurate when compared with methods in which higher-order boundary interactions are also retained (i.e., Haskell methods and an adaptation in the time domain which also keeps all multiples). In specific studies of P-waves incident (up to 30 degrees away from the vertical) upon a 5 km thick crust-mantle transition, between materials having impedance ratio 1:2.8, we find the scattered pulse shapes are given adequately by our theory, for the passband of short-period seismometers. Indeed, the theory remains remarkably accurate even for long periods, being in error by only 8 per cent at zero frequency.
Seismicity in the western coast of the South Caspian Basin and the Talesh Mountains

SUMMARY We have studied the seismicity of the western margin of the South Caspian Basin (SCB) and the neighbouring Talesh fold and thrust belt. We have used the hypocentroidal decomposition multiple-event location technique to obtain accurate location of events recorded during 2 yr of observation. Data from a temporary seismic network in northwest Iran and other national and regional networks were combined to make an accurate assessment of seismicity in the region. Significant offshore seismicity is observed in a 50-km wide margin of the SCB. East of the Talesh Fault along the Caspian coastline, the depth of seismicity varies from 20 to 47km. This pattern extends inland about 20‐25km west of the North Talesh Fault. This pattern of seismicity indicates that the basement slab of the South Caspian is undergoing intense seismic deformation as it is underthrusting beneath the northern Talesh, whereas the sedimentary cover deforms aseismically. The seismicity, depths, and previous focal mechanisms of the larger offshore events are consistent with low-angle underthrusting of the South Caspian floor. WithintheTalesh,seismicityismostlyconcentratedinthenorthernandsouthernstructuralarcs of the range, where deformation is more intense and complicated. Shallow crustal seismicity in the eastern flank of the Talesh is much less intense than in the western flank, where it signifies the deformation of the upper continental crust. One major observation is the lack of any significant N‐S alignment of shallow epicentres inside the central Talesh to match the observed right-lateral shear deformation there. This suggests that shear deformation inside the Taleshmayhaveadistributednature,ratherthanbeingconcentratedonasinglethorough-going fault zone, as the Talesh moves northward relative to the South Caspian. We have determined a new moment tensor solution in the southwestern Talesh, with a dominant N‐S trending right-lateral motion, the only solution so far confirming along-strike shear deformation in the Talesh.