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Systemic Level of Oxidative Stress during Orthodontic Treatment with Fixed Appliances
BioMed Research International, 2019 The aim of the study was to assess the level of selected systemic oxidative stress parameters during the first week of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances.
V. Kovač +3 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Circular economy practices can provide co‐benefits beyond resource utilization that potentially result in climate mitigation. Drawing on co‐benefits theory and using a panel of 1599 manufacturing companies for the period 2014–2021, this study investigates the relationship between circular economy practices and carbon emissions, evaluating two ...
Margherita Molinaro +2 more
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Nickel and chromium levels in the saliva of a Saudi sample treated with fixed orthodontic appliances
Saudi Dental Journal, 2013 Aim: The aim of this study was to measure the amount of nickel (Ni) and chromium (Cr) released into the saliva of Saudi patients treated with fixed orthodontic appliances. Materials and methods: Ninety salivary samples were collected in a cross-sectional
Nabeel F. Talic +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The circular economy is an approach to decouple economic growth from environmental impacts. In Europe, its development is driven by policies that guide market dynamics through regulations and by businesses innovating with new circular models.
Roger Nyffenegger +3 more
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Smart Microgrids: Overview and Outlook [PDF]
, 2013 The idea of changing our energy system from a hierarchical design into a set of nearly independent microgrids becomes feasible with the availability of small renewable energy generators.
Elmenreich, Wilfried, Sobe, Anita
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Can Supply Chain Integration Mitigate the Risks inherent in Circular Economy Transition?
Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The Italian furniture industry increasingly adopts circular economy (CE) practices to address sustainability challenges. However, CE implementation introduces specific risks related to supply chain fragmentation, traceability issues and consumer resistance to sustainable materials.
Roberta Pellegrino +3 more
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Simplified Algorithm for Dynamic Demand Response in Smart Homes Under Smart Grid Environment
, 2019 Under Smart Grid environment, the consumers may respond to incentive--based smart energy tariffs for a particular consumption pattern. Demand Response (DR) is a portfolio of signaling schemes from the utility to the consumers for load shifting/shedding ...
Namboodiri, Aryesh +2 more
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Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of a multi‐level eco‐score on willingness to pay for sustainable mobile phones. Using adaptive choice‐based conjoint analysis and market simulation, the study evaluates the effectiveness of a traffic light‐colored multi‐level eco‐score in a realistic market scenario.
Jens Bergener +3 more
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Exploring the impact of orthodontic appliances on the oral microbiome and inflammatory parameters
Progress in OrthodonticsBackground The symbiotic relationship between the oral microbiome and the host immune system is a prerequisite of oral health. Disruptions to this system can be associated with the development of diseases like dental caries.
Michael Nemec +9 more
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Assessment of Patient-Centered Outcomes When Treating Maxillary Constriction Using a Slow Removable Versus a Rapid Fixed Expansion Appliance in the Adolescence Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
, 2022 Nancy Rabah +4 more
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