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Rossi V, Del Monaco C, Gambazza S, Santambrogio M, Binda F, Retucci M, Privitera E, Mantero M, Bottino N, Laquintana D, Blasi F. Time to active sitting position: One-year findings from a temporary COVID-19 intensive care unit. Respir Med 2022; 194:106773. [PMID: 35203010 PMCID: PMC8843323 DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2022.106773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Revised: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Objective To investigate the association between time to active sitting position and clinical features in people with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care unit (ICU) and referred to physiotherapists. Method Prospective study conducted in the largest temporary ICU in Lombardy (Italy) between April 2020 and June 2021. All individuals with COVID-19 who received physiotherapy were included. Multivariable Cox proportional hazard model was fitted to explore the statistical association between active sitting position and characteristics of patients referred to physiotherapists, also accounting for the different multidisciplinary teams responsible for patients. Results 284 individuals over 478 (59.4%) had access to physiotherapy, which was performed for a median of 8 days, without difference between multidisciplinary teams (P = 0.446). The active sitting position was reached after a median of 18 (IQR: 10.0–32.0) days. Sex was the only characteristic associated with the time to active sitting position, with males showing a reduced hazard by a factor of 0.65 (95% CI: 0.48–0.87; P = 0.0042) compared to females. At ICU discharge, nearly 50% individuals increased Manchester Mobility Score by 3 points. During physiotherapy no major adverse event was recorded. Conclusion Individuals with COVID-19 take long time to reach active sitting position in ICU, with males requiring longer rehabilitation than females.
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Kumar MN. Review of the Ethics and Etiquettes of Time Management of Manuscript Peer Review. JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC ETHICS 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10805-014-9220-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Suely Falcao de Oliveira Melo N, Guimaraes Vieira Cavalcante da Silva RP, Adilson Soares de Lima A. The neonatal intubation causes defects in primary teeth of premature infants. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub 2013; 158:605-12. [PMID: 23446261 DOI: 10.5507/bp.2013.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2012] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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AIM This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between intubation during the neonatal period and enamel defects in primary teeth of preterm infants. It was an observational, prospective, analytical and sampling of convenience. We selected 157 children who had average birth weight of 1656.3±627.8 g, gestational age of 31.7±2.7 weeks and the examination of chronological age 2.2±0.6 years old. METHODS Clinical examination of the oral cavity showed that the frequency of enamel defects was higher (86.3%) among children intubated when compared to non-intubated children (13.7%). The enamel defects was found to be inversely proportional to gestational age. The intubation time was related to the probability of occurrence of DDE (P<0.001), in other words, the greater the number of days intubated, the greater the chance of DDE. In children intubated, hypoplasia mainly affected the upper teeth on the left side of the mouth. CONCLUSION Tracheal intubation in the neonatal period is the main cause of enamel defects in primary teeth of children born preterm. The longer the duration of intubation, the greater the chance of developing dental enamel defect. The area of action during movement of the laryngoscope toggle corresponds to the region most affected by tooth enamel hypoplasia in children intubated, upper right central incisor, lateral incisor and upper left.
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Development of a Finite Element Model for Blast Brain Injury and the Effects of CSF Cavitation. Ann Biomed Eng 2012; 40:1530-44. [DOI: 10.1007/s10439-012-0519-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2011] [Accepted: 01/19/2012] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Chalya PL, Mchembe M, Mabula JB, Kanumba ES, Gilyoma JM. Etiological spectrum, injury characteristics and treatment outcome of maxillofacial injuries in a Tanzanian teaching hospital. J Trauma Manag Outcomes 2011; 5:7. [PMID: 21635724 PMCID: PMC3118339 DOI: 10.1186/1752-2897-5-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2010] [Accepted: 06/02/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Maxillofacial injuries pose a therapeutic challenges to trauma, maxillofacial and plastic surgeons practicing in developing countries. This study was carried out to determine the etiology, injury characteristics and management outcome of maxillofacial injuries at our teaching hospital. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective hospital based study of maxillofacial injury patients was carried out at Bugando Medical Centre from November 2008 to October 2009. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPPS computer software version 11.5. RESULTS A total of 154 patients were studied. Males outnumbered females by a ratio of 2.7:1. Their mean age was 28.32 ± 16.48 years and the modal age group was 21-30 years. Most injuries were caused by road traffic crushes (57.1%), followed by assault and falls in 16.2% and 14.3% respectively. Soft tissue injuries and mandibular fractures were the most common type of injuries. Head/neck (53.1%) and limb injuries (28.1%) were the most prevalent associated injuries. Surgical debridement (95.1%) was the most common surgical procedures. Closed reduction of maxillofacial fractures was employed in 81.5% of patients. Open reduction and internal fixation was performed in 6.8% of cases. Complications occurred in 24% of patients, mainly due to infection and malocclusion. The mean duration of hospital stay was 18.12 ± 12.24 days. Mortality rate was 11.7%. CONCLUSION Road traffic crashes remain the major etiological factor of maxillofacial injuries in our setting. Measures on prevention of road traffic crashes should be strongly emphasized in order to reduce the occurrence of these injuries.
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- Phillipo L Chalya
- Department of Surgery, Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Department of Surgery, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Surgery, Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Department of Surgery, Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
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- Department of Surgery, Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences, Mwanza, Tanzania
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Ligali TO, Folayan MO, Sheiham A. Assessment of time taken to treat dental trauma in Nigerian children. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 2011; 12:37-40. [PMID: 21299944 DOI: 10.1007/bf03262777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To assess the clinical time (diagnosis and treatment times) to manage traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in children attending paediatric dental clinics in Nigeria. STUDY DESIGN Cross sectional observational pilot study on children presenting at four government hospitals in South West Nigeria over a 3-month period. METHODS Dental injury was classified using the method recommended by Andreasen et al. [2003]. A standardized protocol was followed and the details of the diagnosis time, treatment time and total clinical time for management of different traumatic injuries to the primary and permanent dentition were recorded and calculated on a data collection form. RESULTS There were 73 dental injuries in 39 children. For the primary dentition, complicated crown fracture had the highest average total treatment time namely 76.0±48.1 minutes as well as the highest average number of visits (2.6 visits). More time was spent manageing the same level of injury in the permanent dentition than in the primary dentition. For the permanent dentition, extrusive luxation injury had the highest average total treatment time (103.3±11.5 minutes). CONCLUSION The clinical time for management of dental injuries in children was relatively high and varied by type of injury.
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- T O Ligali
- Dept of Dentistry, College of Medical Sciences, University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
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Ommerborn MA, Kollmann C, Handschel J, Depprich RA, Lang H, Raab WHM. A survey on German dentists regarding the management of craniomandibular disorders. Clin Oral Investig 2009; 14:137-44. [PMID: 19440738 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-009-0282-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2008] [Accepted: 05/04/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The purpose of the present investigation was to identify the most frequent therapies and, in particular, the prescription patterns for occlusal splints for the management of craniomandibular disorders (CMDs) used by German general dentists and specialists. Additionally, the knowledge and opinion of the practising dentists were examined. All active members of the statutory dental insurance providers of the German North Rhine (n = 5,500) and the Westphalia-Lippe area (n = 4,984) were surveyed with a questionnaire by mail. Results indicated that occlusal splints were the first-choice therapy followed by physiotherapy and occlusal equilibration. In the preceding year, both general dentists and specialists made 30 occlusal splints on average. With regard to high-quality evidence-based recommendations, some statistically significant discrepancies between general dentists and specialists were detected. On the basis of the present data, it seems useful to consider intensifying the topic of CMDs and orofacial pain in future undergraduate dental curricula and in postgraduate training.
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- Michelle Alicia Ommerborn
- Department of Operative and Preventive Dentistry and Endodontics, Faculty of Medicine, Heinrich-Heine-University, Moorenstr. 5, Düsseldorf, Germany.
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Vandamme K, Naert I, Geris L, Sloten JV, Puers R, Duyck J. Histodynamics of bone tissue formation around immediately loaded cylindrical implants in the rabbit. Clin Oral Implants Res 2007; 18:471-80. [PMID: 17517061 DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2007.01339.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The local mechanical environment influences early peri-implant tissue formation. It is still unclear whether immediate loading limits or promotes peri-implant osteogenesis and which mechanical parameters are important herein. The present study evaluated the influence of well-controlled mechanical stimuli on the tissue response around immediately loaded cylindrical turned titanium implants at two different observation periods. MATERIAL AND METHODS A repeated sampling bone chamber, consisting of dual-structure perforated hollow cylinders with a cylindrical implant, was installed in the tibia of 14 rabbits and used to conduct three displacement-controlled immediate loading experiments: (i) 30 microm - 400 cycles/day - 1 Hz frequency - 2 x/week - 6 weeks; (ii) 30 microm - 400 cycles/day - 1 Hz - 2 x/week - 6 weeks, followed by another 6 weeks with a 50 microm - 800 cycles/day - 1 Hz - 2 x/week loading protocol; and (iii) 0 microm implant displacement for 12 weeks. A linear mixed model and logistic mixed model with alpha=5% were conducted on the data set. RESULTS The tissue area fraction was significantly the highest after 12 weeks of loading. The bone area fraction was significantly different between all three loading conditions, with the highest values for the 12-week loading experiment. Twelve-week stimulation resulted in a significantly higher mineralized bone fraction than 6 weeks. Loading did have a significantly positive effect on the mineralized bone fraction. The incidence of osteoid-to-implant and bone-to-implant contact increased significantly when loading the implant for 12 weeks. CONCLUSION Immediate loading had a positive effect on the tissue differentiation and bone formation around cylindrical turned titanium implants. Controlled implant micro-motion up to 50 microm had a positive effect on the bone formation at its interface.
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- Katleen Vandamme
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry/BIOMAT Research Group, School of Dentistry, Oral Pathology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, K. U. Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Stamm T, Meyer U, Wiesmann HP, Kleinheinz J, Cehreli M, Cehreli ZC. A retrospective analysis of submissions, acceptance rate, open peer review operations, and prepublication bias of the multidisciplinary open access journal Head & Face Medicine. Head Face Med 2007; 3:27. [PMID: 17562003 PMCID: PMC1913501 DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-3-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2007] [Accepted: 06/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Head & Face Medicine (HFM) was launched in August 2005 to provide multidisciplinary science in the field of head and face disorders with an open access and open peer review publication platform. The objective of this study is to evaluate the characteristics of submissions, the effectiveness of open peer reviewing, and factors biasing the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts. Methods A 1-year period of submissions and all concomitant journal operations were retrospectively analyzed. The analysis included submission rate, reviewer rate, acceptance rate, article type, and differences in duration for peer reviewing, final decision, publishing, and PubMed inclusion. Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U test, Chi-square test, regression analysis, and binary logistic regression. Results HFM received 126 articles (10.5 articles/month) for consideration in the first year. Submissions have been increasing, but not significantly over time. Peer reviewing was completed for 82 articles and resulted in an acceptance rate of 48.8%. In total, 431 peer reviewers were invited (5.3/manuscript), of which 40.4% agreed to review. The mean peer review time was 37.8 days. The mean time between submission and acceptance (including time for revision) was 95.9 days. Accepted papers were published on average 99.3 days after submission. The mean time between manuscript submission and PubMed inclusion was 101.3 days. The main article types submitted to HFM were original research, reviews, and case reports. The article type had no influence on rejection or acceptance. The variable 'number of invited reviewers' was the only significant (p < 0.05) predictor for rejection of manuscripts. Conclusion The positive trend in submissions confirms the need for publication platforms for multidisciplinary science. HFM's peer review time comes in shorter than the 6-weeks turnaround time the Editors set themselves as the maximum. Rejection of manuscripts was associated with the number of invited reviewers. None of the other parameters tested had any effect on the final decision. Thus, HFM's ethical policy, which is based on Open Access, Open Peer, and transparency of journal operations, is free of 'editorial bias' in accepting manuscripts. Original data Provided as a downloadable tab-delimited text file (URL and variable code available under section 'additional files').
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- Thomas Stamm
- Poliklinik für Kieferorthopädie, Universitätsklinikum, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Heinrich Heine Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Westfälische WiIhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Westfälische WiIhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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- CosmORAL Oral and Dental Health Polyclinics, Cinnah 7/5 Kavaklýdere, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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Cehreli M, Cehreli Z, Stamm T, Meyer U, Wiesmann HP. Trick or treat? Head Face Med 2007; 3:22. [PMID: 17498285 PMCID: PMC1871576 DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-3-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2007] [Accepted: 05/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The purpose of this article is to draw attention to current transgressions in scientific writing and to promote commitment to ethical standards and good science. All participants of any research project, particularly under interdiciplinary team approach, should not only play an active role on the management and carrying out of their study but also ensure that their study is not fraudulent. Manuscript fabrication, data and/or figure manupilation, piracy (plagiarism), sloppy research, and transgressions in authorship are reasons for loss of scientific value and records, retraction of articles, and application of a variety of sanctions.
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- Murat Cehreli
- CosmORAL Oral and Dental Health Polyclinics, Section of Prosthodontics, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Orthodontics, University of Muenster, Munster, Germany
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- Clinic for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Clinic for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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During the last years, implant dentistry has seen an dramatic increase as a treatment option in oral rehabilitation. This is based to a large extent on scientific advances and clinical improvements in implantology. The extension of indications has broadened the opprtunities to rehabilitate patients that were formerly considered to posess restricted indications to place implants. Additionally, patient desires (high aesthetic demands, fast prosthetic rehabilitation) were placed more in focus, resulting in new approaches in implant dentistry. As a result, the scientific and clinical community has reached high standards and at the same time has founded the basis for new opportunities in implantology. The advances are mirrored by a high number of high quality scientific papers, published in conventional and open-access journals. A major shift has thereby been observed in the understanding of implant healing, leading the basis for new implant systems that allow fast rehabilitation protocols. The term ossseointegration needs a new understanding since an immediate osseointegration state can be present under distinct conditions.
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- Ulrich Joos
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität, Münster, Waldeyerstr. 30, 48129 Münster, Germany
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- Klinik für Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Westdeutsche Kieferklinik, Moorenstrasse 5, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Meyer U, Wiesmann HP. Tissue engineering: a challenge of today's medicine. Head Face Med 2005; 1:2. [PMID: 16270925 PMCID: PMC1266041 DOI: 10.1186/1746-160x-1-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2005] [Accepted: 08/24/2005] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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During the last years, tissue engineering-based therapies have been introduced in clinical practice in the head and face area. The regeneration of complex tissue structures for all sites of the body is envisioned for the future. In the present situation, specialists of the different fields publish excellent research papers in specialised journals. As a result, the scientific community, seperated towards distinct sub-specialities, has difficulties in communication. To overcome this problem, the demanding, complex and interdisciplinary aspects of tissue engineering has to be approached from new ways. We have conceptualised Head & Face Medicine therefore as a thematically broad ranged journal, including all disciplines involved in the head and neck area. We hope this journal will attract basic researchers and clinicians who are involved in investigating and applying complex themes (examplified by tissue engineering) in the head and face region and will contribute to a gain in scientific information, communication, and collaboration in order to improve the outcome of patient treatments.
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- Ulrich Meyer
- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Heinrich Heine Universität, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Klinik und Poliklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Gesichtschirurgie, Universitätsklinikum, Westfälische WiIhelms-Universität, Münster, Germany
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