Can Microplastic Pollution Change Soil-Water Dynamics? Results from Controlled Laboratory Experiments by Farhad Jazaei, Tareq Jamal Chy, Maryam Salehi

“…Statistical regressions and non-parametric analyses of variance (i.e., Kruskal–Wallis analysis) indicate that MP pollution has a substantial potential to change WHC and late-stage evaporation, even at relatively low MP concentrations, but has minimal impacts on early stage evaporation of the studied fine sand. …”
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The Reasons for the Lack of Interest in the University as an Employer among young Potential Employees and their Changes in 2016–2018 by Baruk Agnieszka Izabela

“…In course of the analysis the method of average assessment analysis and the Kruskal-Wallis test were used. The results of the analysis show that the significance of the reasons for the respondents’ unwillingness to start work at a university has changed. …”
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Ultrasonographic changes in fetal gastrointestinal motility during the last ten days before parturition in dogs by Giulia Siena, Stefano Romagnoli, Michele Drigo, Barbara Contiero, Francesca di Nardo, Chiara Milani

“…The fetal intestine was observed in longitudinal and transversal scan on 3 of the most caudal fetuses in both uterine horns. …”
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Evaluation of the use of blood in surgeries as a tool to change patterns for requesting blood product reserves by Sibia Soraya Marcondes, Antônio Roberto Carrareto, Maria da Penha Zago-Gomes, Maria do Perpétuo Socorro Vendramini Orletti, Anisia Carla Zucoloto Loureiro Novaes

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Effects of future climate change on the geographical distribution of a bird endemic to South American floodplains by Mayara F. Zucchetto, Natalia S. Da Silveira, Victor M. Prasniewski, Tatiane Arnhold, Thadeu Sobral-Souza, João B. de Pinho

“…Future climate change poses an immediate threat to biodiversity. …”
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Rate of fractional change in corneal tomography parameters in keratoconus using a combination of predictive parameters by Gaurav Prakash, Alex Mammen, Vishal Jhanji

“…Coma (0.076 ± 1.4) had the largest rate of fractional change (P = 1.7 × 10−14, Kruskal–Wallis test). The rate of fractional change was higher for aberrometric parameters (anterior corneal higher-order aberrations root mean square and anterior coma) compared to pachymetric and keratometric parameters (P values ranging from 1.4 × 10−4 to 7.4 × 10−10, Mann–Whitney test, effect size ranging from 0.4–0.7). …”
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Acupuncture in musculoskeletal pain: analysis of changes in pain perception using the NRS (Numeric Rating Scale) by Lorenzo Fracchia, Alda Maria Olivero, Riccardo Rustichelli, Tiziana Pedrali

“…ObjectivesThis study is based on data collected at the Acupuncture clinic of the Local Health Authority (ASL) in Turin from 2008 to 2022 and aims at evaluating the effectiveness of acupuncture in the treatment of musculoskeletal pain using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) which analyzes changes in pain perceived by patients in different body regions.MethodsThe database consists of data provided by patients during the initial visit and the last session. …”
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In vitro evaluation of the effect of ozonated olive oil containing dentifrice on enamel color change and microhardness by Nemati Karimoy Atefeh, Majidinia Sara, Bahramipour Arezoo, Baradaran Nasseri Ehsan

“…Data were analyzed by, repeated measures analysis of variance, Friedman, ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis. Results: The highest mean of color change (DE) was related to toothpaste containing 15 mg/ml ozonated olive oil, and the lowest mean pertained to toothpaste containing ozone-free olive oil (P=0/019). …”
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Color change, water sorption and solubility of two types of denture liners incorporated with carbon nanoparticles by Ayşe Seda Ataol, Gulfem Ergun, Melis Alas, Rükan Genc Alturk

“…CNs addition in tested denture liners promoted changes in the liners’ sorption/solubility. UG was more prone to increase in both water sorption and solubility than VG.…”
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Attitude changes following short-form opioid overdose video education: a pilot study by Mika V. Galiher, Miranda Huffman

“…Objective To measure the change in participant attitude after a brief, virtual OORT. …”
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Effect of Land-Use Change on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Diversity in an Argentinean Endemic Native Forest by Roberto Emanuel Ontivero, Lucía V. Risio, Hebe J. Iriarte, Mónica A. Lugo

“…The different AMF taxa vary in their edaphic and nutritional preferences, the host species ranges and the seasonal changes in sporulation features. The increase in the world human population and the global demand for natural resources have acted as an important driving force for agricultural changes in Argentina in the last 150 years. …”
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Behavior and anxiety levels in pediatric patient: The behavioral changes and anxiety of pediatric patient in dental clinic by Rana A. Al Homoud, Amani K. Alshellatie, Abdullah S. Alzumaie, Sura A. Al‐Bayati

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Factors associated with age-related changes in oral diadochokinesis and masticatory function in healthy old adults by Se-Yeon Min, Nan-Sim Pang, Yu-Ri Kim, Sol-Ah Jeong, Bock-Young Jung

“…Abstract Background This cross–sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with age-related changes in masticatory performance (MP) and oral diadochokinesis (ODK) and to provide normal values in healthy old adults for the diagnosis of oral frailty. …”
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Children with acute myocarditis often have persistent subclinical changes as revealed by cardiac magnetic resonance by Małek, LA, Kamińska, H, Barczuk-Falęcka, M, Ferreira, VM, Wójcicka, J, Brzewski, M, Werner, B

“…</p> <p><strong>Statistical Tests</strong> Fisher's exact test, Wilcoxon test for paired samples, Mann–Whitney test for independent samples, Kruskal–Wallis test.</p> <p><strong>Results</strong> At baseline, 17 patients (94%) had elevated troponin levels and/or ST‐T changes on resting ECG; ECG showed depressed left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF<50%) in four patients (22%). …”

Variations and Parallels in Climate Change-Induced Migration Models: Customary Land Tenure in Francophone Pacific Islands by Elisabeth Worliczek

“…It is tempting to assume that across all Pacific Islands, potential climate change-induced migration (PCCIM) due to sea-level rise can be approached in a unified manner. …”
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Study on the Correlation between the Activity Trajectory of Crested Ibis (<i>Nipponia nippon</i>) and Meteorological Changes by Fan Li, Xiaoxiao Liu, Xian Jiang, Li Guan, Dongping Liu

“…The Scheirer–Ray–Hare test and Kruskal–Wallis test were used to investigate the impact of meteorological factors on the activity of Crested Ibis. …”
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Change in alcohol consumption and physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic amongst 76 medical students by Christina Sandell, Mikhail Saltychev

“…Overall physical activity did not significantly change. The decrease in alcohol consumption was mostly caused by a change seen in a high tertile, change was −96 g/week. …”
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Assessment of surface topographic changes of nickel–titanium rotary endodontic file at repeated usage: An in vitro study by E Viswas, V S S Krishna, E Sridevi, A J Sai Sankar, K Siva Sankar, B Nagesh

“…Aim: The current in vitro study aimed to assess the surface topography of Protaper gold NiTi files and compare changes in surface topography before and after root canal preparation in straight, moderately, and severely curved root canals. …”
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Does the COVID-19 Pandemic Change Human Mobility Equally Worldwide? Cross-Country Cluster Analysis by Katarzyna Czech, Anna Davy, Michał Wielechowski

“…Moreover, we reveal that COVID-19-driven mobility changes are also triggered by other factors not related to the pandemic. …”
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Identification DNA Methylation Change of ABCC8 Gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as Predictive Biomarkers by Harem O. Smail, Dlnya A. Mohamad

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