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Improvement of in-school physical activity with active school-based interventions to interrupt prolonged sitting: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023)Background: Sedentary behaviors have increased in recent years and their consequences have led the World Health Organization to make recommendations for promoting a more active lifestyle. The school ... -
Improvement of medical students' performance in simulated patient interviews by pre-clinical communication training
(International Journal of Medical Education, 2022)Objectives: To compare the communication skills shown by medical students during simulated patient interviews between those who received training in communication during the preclinical years and those ... -
Improving accuracy of the intermediate splint in substantial intermaxillary sagittal discrepancies using an extra anterior anchorage point: technical note
(Medicina Oral Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal, 2021-03)Background: To describe a technical feature that increases the stability of the intermediate splint in patients where bimaxillary surgery with great maxillary/mandibular advancements are planned. Material ... -
Improving signal/noise resolution in single-molecule experiments using molecular constructs with short handles
(Biophysical Journal, 2011)We investigate unfolding/folding force kinetics in DNA hairpins exhibiting two and three states with newly designed short dsDNA handles (29 bp) using optical tweezers. We show how the higher stiffness ... -
In the In-Between: Chinese Experimental Art in the Third Space
(Date of defense: 2015-05-15)This thesis shines a light on the Euroamerican reception of Chinese experimental art from 1990-2004. A selection of twelve exhibitions held in the Euroamerican context on Chinese experimental art are ... -
In vitro comparison of internal and marginal adaptation between printed and milled onlays
(Materials, 2023)Statement of problem: Nowadays, milling is still the gold standard for fabricating indirect restorations, but to overcome its disadvantages, there are alternatives, such as 3D printing. Purpose: This ... -
In vitro comparison of the accuracy of four intraoral scanners and three conventional impression methods for two neighboring implants
(PLoS ONE, 2020)Purpose: To determine whether the accuracy of two-implant model impressions taken with optical scanners was inferior to that of those taken with elastomeric materials. Materials and Methods: Impressions ... -
In vitro corrosion behavior of lingual orthodontic archwires
(International Journal of Corrosion, 2011)To investigate the in vitro electrochemical corrosive behavior of archwires used in lingual orthodontics and the effects on the phase transition temperatures. Materials and Methods. Six different types ... -
In vitro mitomycin C absorption and delivery with different sponge materials used in filtering surgery
(Clinical Ophthalmology, 2016-02-11)Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate and compare mitomycin C (MMC) absorption and delivery in different materials used in filtering surgery. Methods: This is an in vitro study comparing ... -
In vitro study of osteoclastogenesis under simulated bone augmentation: The effects of bone-conditioned medium and saliva on osteoclastogenesis
(Date of defense: 2015-10-06)The present PhD thesis is a compendium of four publications broadening the knowledge on osteoclastogenesis under simulated bone augmentation, more especially about the effects of saliva and bone-conditioned ... -
In vitro study of preload loss in different implant abutment connection designs
(Materials, 2022)The stability and integrity of the abutment-implant connection, by means of a screw, is fallible from the moment the prosthetic elements are joined and is dependent on the applied preload, wear of the ... -
In vitro study of shear bond strength in direct and indirect bonding with three types of adhesive systems
(Materials, 2020)This study aimed to compare the shear bond strength (SBS) and adhesive remaining index (ARI) using one conventional and two novel adhesive systems with clinical step reduction and direct and indirect ... -
In vitro upper cervical spine kinematics: rotation with combined movements and its variation after alar ligament transection
(Journal of Biomechanics, 2022)Previous studies indicate that maximum upper cervical axial rotation occurs only through a combination of transverse, frontal, and sagittal plane motions. This study explores the relationship between ... -
"In vitro" study about variables that influence in arch friction with conventional and self-ligating brackets
(Materials, 2019-10-09)Many advantages have been described surrounding self-ligating (SL) brackets compared to metallic conventional ligating (CL) brackets, such as: Less total treatment time, alignment efficiency, patient ... -
In vivo osteogenic potential of biomimetic hydroxyapatite/collagen microspheres: comparison with injectable cement pastes
(PLoS One, 2015-07-01)The osteogenic capacity of biomimetic calcium deficient hydroxyapatite microspheres with and without collagen obtained by emulsification of a calcium phosphate cement paste has been evaluated in an in ... -
(IN)formal conquers: a critical assessment of manteros’ public space occupation in Barcelona
(2018-05-22)Cities bonded to tourism in the global North are facing a series of issues in their public spaces that have to do with informality, materialized as unofficial street vending. This dynamic phenomenon is ... -
In-situ laser directed energy deposition of biomedical Ti-Nb and Ti-Zr-Nb alloys from elemental powders
(Metals, 2021)In order to achieve the required properties of titanium implants, more resources and research are needed to turn into reality the dream of developing the perfect implant material. The objective of this ... -
In-vitro comparative study of the use of 2 % chlorhexidine on microtensile bond strength of different dentin adhesives: a 6 months evaluation
(International Journal of Morphology, 2017-09)The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of chlorhexidine (CHX) dentin treatment on microtensile bond strength (µTBS) of adhesive systems in different storage times. Occlusal enamel was removed ... -
In-vitro development of a temporal abutment screw to protect osseointegration in immediate loaded implants
(The Journal of Advanced Prosthodontics, 2015-04-23)Purpose: In this study, a temporal abutment fixation screw, designed to fracture in a controlled way upon application of an occlusal force sufficient to produce critical micromotion was developed. The ... -
Inaugurem l'Instagram de Biblioteca UIC Barcelona
(Instagram - Servei de Biblioteca (@bibliouic) - UIC Barcelona, 2018-11-30)Post a l'Instagram de Biblioteques UIC sobre la inauguració del perfil.