objectives: the aim of the study was to compare the effect of fifth and seventh generation bonding agent on sealant success. materials and methods: sixty-four school children aged six to nine years received sealants in four permanent molars in a split mouth design, such that each patient received sealant in the first permanent molar with fifth generation bonding agent in one arch and seventh ge...

however, that the real value of any such trials is that they encourage standardisation of management methods, including all the items mentioned above. This conclusion might disappoint a trial technocrat, but it should be accepted as part of the difficulty and frustration inherent in clinical research. Furthermore, the scientific committees of grant giving bodies need to acknowledge more readily...

from all levels of our educational system. A crossroads of nations and civilisations, Cyprus has succeeded in preserving its diversity and cultural identity. Here, according to mythology, the goddess of beauty Cyprian Aphrodite, and the stoic philosopher Zenon, were born. Our ancient poet, Stasinos, continued in the tradition of Homer. The people of this island love freedom and defend democracy...

This research project deals with nonlinear evolution problems that arise in the study of the inelastic behaviour of solids, in particular in plasticity and fracture. The project will focus on selected problems, grouped into three main topics, namely: 1. Plasticity with hardening and softening, 2. Quasistatic crack growth, 3. Dynamic fracture mechanics. The analysis of the models of these mechan...