This paper contrasts dual-process and personality approaches in the prediction of addictive behaviors and related risk behaviors.In dual-process models, behavior is described as the joint outcome of qualitatively different “impulsive” (or associative) and “reflective” processes.There are important individual differences rega
Abnormal placental lochby venture pouch invasion is a condition related to multiple conditions including previous elective cesarean delivery and its increased frequency.For the obstetrician, it is also increasingly common to face this clinical entity, which has a high morbidity due to organ injury both directly and indirectly during the surgical pr
Labyrinth seals are a state-of-the-art sealing technology to prevent and control leakage flows at rotor–stator interfaces in turbomachinery.Higher pressure ratios and the economical use of cooling air require small clearances, which lead to potential rubbing events.The use of honeycomb liners allows for minimal leakage by tolerating rub event
The Lightweight Steel Framing (LSF) system has been proposed as an economical system that is earthquake resistant.Due to the lightness of LSF structures, the seismic performance of middle-rise buildings has been improved.Nowadays, various numerical-analytical methods have been proposed for seismic assessment of conventional structures.Using scienti
Objectives: The aim of this double-blind, clinical rectangular barn quilt patterns trial study was to evaluate the clinical and antibacterial effects of a herbal toothpaste containing white mustard Sinapis alba extract in comparison to a placebo toothpaste.Methods: One hundred and thirteen participants with gingivitis were randomly assigned to the