Background: 3D-printed resins are increasingly used for temporary restorations in fixed prosthodontics, but their biocompatibility compared to conventional and CAD/CAM-milled resins remains insufficiently established. Objectives: To synthesize data on the biocompatibility of 3D-printed temporary resins compared to conventional and CAD/CAM-milled resins, and to identify post-processing parameters influencing this profile. Sources and Methods...

Dentistry 

This study investigated the influence of language barriers on classroom engagement among Spanish-speaking migrant students at Grove Primary School. The study examined how limited English proficiency affected students’ participation, interaction with teachers and peers, and overall classroom involvement. Data were collected from teachers and Spanish-speaking migrant students using semi-structured interviews, student questionnaires and classroom observations. The findings revealed that language ba...

Linguistics 

Political trust remains a major challenge confronting democratic governance in Nigeria amid persistent corruption, insecurity, electoral distrust, and weak institutional accountability. Although education policy discussions often emphasize economic development and workforce preparation, less attention has been given to education’s role in rebuilding democratic trust and active citizenship. This conceptual policy analysis examined how education reform can contribute to strengthening political tru...

Public Policy 

As a key medium of cross-cultural communication, translated film and television titles carry distinct cultural values and gender narratives in their semantic construction. Adopting Leech’s seven categories of meaning as the theoretical framework, this paper analyzes more than twenty representative translated film and television titles from home and abroad via qualitative textual analysis and comparative research. It explores gender-based semantic shifts across seven categories during Chinese tra...

Linguistics 

Anne of Green Gables is a masterpiece by Canadian writer Lucy Maude Montgomery, which tells the story of Anne, a red-haired girl who grew up in an orphanage. In beautiful Prince Edward Island, Matthew and Marilla, a brother and sister living in Green Gables farmhouse, originally planned to go to the orphanage to adopt a boy to help them manage the farm, but for a strange combination of circumstances, they adopt Anne. With her own unique charm and personality, A...

Literature 

Introduction: In radiotherapy, to effectively treat tumours, a high level of precision, accuracy, and reproducibility is necessary. This guarantees that a sufficiently high dose reaches the tumour while preventing radiation exposure of the surrounding healthy tissues. Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is an image guidance technique used by the Steve Biko Academic Hospital (SBAH) radiation therapy department to ensure accurate patient setup and position verification before treatm...

Radiology & Medical Imaging 

This paper examines the origins, development, and impact of the Crusades on the medieval world through an analysis of Cécile Morrisson’s work The Crusades. The author pays particular attention to the complex relationship between Byzantium and the Crusaders. By investigating the deep-rooted contradictions between the two sides, the paper reveals the hostile relationship between the Byzantine Empire and Crusader leaders during the Crusades. Drawing upon Anna Komnene’s Alexiad and other sources, th...

History 

Surgical resection of maxillary malignancies often results in significant functional and aesthetic morbidity, substantially affecting patients’ quality of life. Depending on the extent and localization of the resection, patients may experience severe impairments, including speech disorders, nasal regurgitation, compromised mastication, and facial asymmetry. Maxillofacial obturator prostheses represent a predictable and minimally invasive approach for the rehabilitation of such defects, aiming to...

Dentistry 

Green innovation (GI), which involves the development of products, processes, and systems that reduce environmental impact, has been linked to heterogeneous financial outcomes. This single-case qualitative study examined how Tesla, Inc. leverages GI to drive corporate financial performance (CFP). Using documentary analysis of Tesla’s annual reports and investor materials (2019-2024) and triangulation with reputable industry sources, we synthesised evidence across four theoretical lenses: the Res...

Business Finance and Investment 

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting approximately 5% - 10% of children worldwide. It is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that impair academic, social, and family functioning. While pharmacological treatments, such as stimulants, are effective, behavioral therapy offers an evidence-based non-pharmacological alternative or adjunct therapy. Behavioral interventions address environment...

Psychiatry & Psychology