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Aim: To evaluate the shear bond strength (SBS) of resin cements, flowable composites, and a preheated composite in luting glass-ceramic to dentin. Materials and Methods: In total, 108 noncaries human third molar teeth embedded in acrylic blocks, grinded from the occlusal surfaces until dentin was exposed, and divided into 9 randomized groups ( n = 12). In total, 108 ceramic samples prepared in disc shape (3mm × 3mm) from IPS e. max CAD (Ivoclar Vivadent) blocks. Four adhesive resin cements: Variolink Esthetic DC (Ivoclar Vivadent), G-CEM LinkForce (GC), Panavia V5 (Kuraray Noritake), Maxcem Elite Chroma (Kerr), and three flowable composites: G-ænial Universal Flo (GC), Herculite XRV Ultra Flow (Kerr), Vertise Flow (Kerr), and one preheated composite: Enamel Plus HRI (Micerium) luted to the prepared occlusal surfaces of the teeth with total-etch, self-etch, and self-adhesive protocols. Then samples were thermocyled (5,000 cycles, 5–55°C, dwell time 20 s). SBS test was performed in a universal testing machine (at 0.5 mm/min). Failure modes were examined under a stereomicroscope at ×25 magnification. Data were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis and Dunn–Bonferroni tests ( α = 0.05). Results: There were statistically significant differences among material types ( P < .05). Highest SBS values found in G-ænial Universal Flo (15.43 ± 5.67), and the lowest values obtained in Maxcem Elite Choroma (SA) (1.25 ± 1.47). There were no significant differences between self-etch (Panavia V5, Maxcem Elite Choroma [SE]) and self-adhesive (Maxcem Elite Choroma [SA], Vertise Flow) protocols ( P > .05). Conclusion: Flowable composites can be alternatives to resin cements when bonded with total-etch procedures. Bond strength of self-etch and self-adhesive applications is still to be developed.

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Scratch has been implemented as a preliminary programming environment to improve students' programming experience, motivation, and success in the Computer Science (CS) or Engineering departments. Acceptance and use of this visual programming environment by CS or Engineering students is a significant research area. Accordingly, this study investigated acceptance and use of Scratch programming environment by developing a theoretical model based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Structural equation modelling approach was used to validate the research model based on data collected from a sample of 186 Computer Engineering students. Results indicated that perceived enjoyment was significantly associated with the perceived usefulness and attitudes. Further, the results suggested that self-efficacy was significantly associated with the ease of use perceptions.

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