Owing to improvements in its mechanical properties and to the availability of shade and translucence resources, resin composite has become one of the most widely used restorative materials in present day Dentistry. The aim of this study was to assess the relation between the surface hardness of seven different commercial brands of resin composites (Charisma, Fill Magic, Master Fill, Natural Loo...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the shear bond strength of brackets bonded with different restorative systems and compare it with that afforded by an established orthodontic bonding system. Seventy human bicuspids were used, divided into five different groups with 14 teeth each. Whereas a specific orthodontic bonding resin (Transbond™ XT) was used in the control group, the restorative sys...

This study investigated weight changes of seven different light-cured composite restorative materials, one polyacid glass ionomer compomer, and one light-cured glass-ionomer cement following short-term and long-term storage in water. Two packable composites, three universal (hybrid) composites, one microglass composite, one polyacid glass ionomer resin composite (compomer), one microhybrid low-...

The CIVS (Civilization-Inspired Vying Societies) system is a novel evolutionary learning multi-agent system that uses artificial life methods to produce highly-capable artificial intelligence agents proficient in one or more complex tasks as well as more general adaptability, reasoning, and survivability in dynamic, unpredictable environments. A new cognitive architecture called CHARISMA is bei...

The main role of flagship species in biodiversity conservation is to raise awareness and funds for conservation. Because their marketing role, are often selected based on other than related criteria, such as charisma or aesthetic appeal. Nonetheless, raised through used protect the itself, making it important evaluate effectiveness tools: For example, could superior fundraising ability outweigh...

Leadership theories in sociology and psychology argue that effective leaders influence follower behavior not only through the design of incentives institutions, but also personal abilities to persuade motivate. Although charismatic leadership has received considerable attention management literature, existing research yet established causal evidence for an effect leader charisma on performance ...