Associate Professor Manikandan Ekambaram

Aziz, S., Loch, C., Li, K. C., Anthonappa, R., Meldrum, A., & Ekambaram, M. (2024). Remineralization potential of dentifrices with calcium sodium phosphosilicate and functionalized tri‐calcium phosphate in the deeper incipient carious lesions: An in vitro study. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 10, e876. doi: 10.1002/cre2.876

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Chen, K., Li, K. C., Ekambaram, M., Zhang, Y., Fu, Y., & Mei, M. L. (2024). Combined effect of a bioinspired self-assembling peptide and fluoride varnish on remineralisation of artificial early enamel caries lesion: An in vitro study. Caries Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1159/000537986

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Mar, K., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Zwirner, J., & Mei, M. L. (2023). The influence of saliva and blood contamination on bonding between resin-modified glass ionomer cements and resin composite. Operative Dentistry. Advance online publication. doi: 10.2341/21-173-l

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Nath, S. J. C., Fu, Y., Li, K. C., Loho, T., Loch, C., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). A comparison of the enamel remineralisation potential of self-assembling peptides. International Dental Journal. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.07.003

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Sardana, D., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2023). Caries-preventive effectiveness of two different fluoride varnishes: A randomised clinical trial in patients with multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic appliances. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 33, 50-62. doi: 10.1111/ipd.13013

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Wong, P. Y. W., Lim, S. L., Loi, S. T. Y., Mei, M. L., Li, K. C., Aziz, S., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). A comparative study of two chemical models for creating subsurface caries lesions on aprismatic and prismatic enamel. Journal of Oral Science, 65(1), 20-23. doi: 10.2334/josnusd.22-0311

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Lam, P. P. Y., Chua, H., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Does early childhood caries increase caries development among school children and adolescents? A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, 19, 13459. doi: 10.3390/ijerph192013459

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Lam, P. P. Y., Chua, H., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Risk predictors of Early Childhood Caries increment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 22(3), 101732. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2022.101732

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Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., & Ekambaram, M. (2022). Evaluation of developmentally hypomineralised enamel after surface pretreatment with Papacarie Duo gel and different etching modes: An in vitro SEM and AFM study. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 23, 117-131. doi: 10.1007/s40368-021-00671-w

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Sardana, D., Li, K. Y., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2022). Validation of clinical photography and a laser fluorescence device for assessment of enamel demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment. Photodiagnosis & Photodynamic Therapy, 38, 102828. doi: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2022.102828

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Al-Kindi, F., Al-Harrasi, R., Coimbatore, H., Aziz, S., Thomson, W. M., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). The selection and clinical application of dental adhesives by general dental practitioners in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(2), 74-79.

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Bijle, M. N., Abdalla, M. M., Ashraf, U., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Enamel remineralization potential of arginine-fluoride varnish in a multi-species bacterial pH-cycling model. Journal of Dentistry, 104, 103528. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103528

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Combined effect of arginine and fluoride on the growth of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Scientific Reports, 11, 973. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-79684-2

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bin Haji Awang Masri, A. A., Khang, K. K. Y., Low Wei Shen, L., Ekambaram, M., & Loch, C. (2021). Knowledge of dental enamel defects among undergraduate dental students a cross sectional survey. European Journal of Dental Education, 25, 711-716. doi: 10.1111/eje.12650

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Cheng, M. S., Hsu, K.-H., Thomson, W. M., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). General dental practitioners’ opinions on universal publicly-funded dental care in New Zealand. New Zealand Dental Journal, 117(1), 35-39.

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Lam, P. P. Y., Sardana, D., Luo, W., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Glass ionomer sealant versus fluoride varnish application to prevent occlusal caries in primary second molars among preschool children: A randomized controlled trial. Caries Research, 55, 322-332. doi: 10.1159/000517390

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Lee, Y.-L., Li, K. C., Yiu, C. K. Y., Boyd, D. H., Waddell, J. N., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). Bonding universal dental adhesive to developmentally hypomineralised enamel. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 23(6), 513-525. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.b2288247

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Antibacterial and mechanical properties of arginine-containing glass ionomer cements. Dental Materials, 36, 1226-1240. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.05.012

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Synbiotics in caries prevention: A scoping review. PLoS ONE, 15(8), e0237547. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237547

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). The enamel remineralization potential of fluoride varnishes containing arginine. Journal of Dentistry, 99, 103411. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2020.103411

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E., & Yiu, C. (2020). Physicochemical characteristics of arginine enriched naf varnish: An in vitro study. Polymers, 12, 2998. doi: 10.3390/polym12122998

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Bijle, M. N., Neelakantan, P., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Effect of a novel synbiotic on Streptococcus mutans. Scientific Reports, 10, 7951. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-64956-8

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Bijle, M. N., Tsoi, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., Carey, C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Enhanced fluoride bioavailability with incorporation of arginine in child dentifrices. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 44(5), 332-341. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-44.5.7

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Bijle, M. N., Tsoi, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., Carey, C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Inter-method reliability for determining total and soluble fluorides in child low-fluoride formula dentifrices. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 20880. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-77920-3

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Botelho, M. G., Ekambaram, M., Bhuyan, S. Y., Yeung, A. W. K., Tanaka, R., Bornstein, M. M., & Li, K. Y. (2020). A comparison of visual identification of dental radiographic and nonradiographic images using eye tracking technology. Clinical & Experimental Dental Research, 6, 59-68. doi: 10.1002/cre2.249

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Lam, P. P. Y., Sardana, D., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants for preventing and arresting occlusal caries in primary molars: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 20(2), 101404. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2020.101404

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Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). A meta-epidemiological review of meta-analysis on anti-caries effect of arginine-containing formulations. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 19(1), 28-33. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2018.06.008

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Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). The combined antimicrobial effect of arginine and fluoride toothpaste. Scientific Reports, 9(1), 8405. doi: 10.1038/s41598-019-44612-6

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Bijle, M. N. A., Tung, L. P., Wong, J., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Enhancing the remineralization potential of child formula dentifrices: An in vitro study. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 43(5), 337-344. doi: 10.17796/1053-4625-43.5.6

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Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Effectiveness of self-applied topical fluorides against enamel white spot lesions from multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatement: A systematic review. European Journal of Orthodontics, 41(6), 661-668. doi: 10.1093/ejo/cjz015

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Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Prevention of demineralization around orthodontic brackets using sealants: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Dentistry, 41(6), 430-531.

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Sardana, D., Zhang, J., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Effectiveness of professional fluorides against enamel white spot lesions during fixed orthodontic treatment: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Dentistry, 82, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.12.006

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Tan, C., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Unerupted permanent incisors and associated dental anomalies. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 10, e12395. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12395

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Uy, E., Ekambaram, M., Lee, G. H. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2019). Remineralization potential of calcium and phosphate-based agents and their effects on bonding of orthodontic brackets. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 21(3), 219-228. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.a42305

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Bijle, M. N. A., Ekambaram, M., Lo, E. C. M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2018). The combined enamel remineralization potential of arginine and fluoride toothpaste. Journal of Dentistry, 76, 75-82. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2018.06.009

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Bijle, M. N. A., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2018). Calcium-based caries preventive agents: A meta-evaluation of systematic reviews and meta-analysis. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 18(3), 203-217. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.09.003

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Bijle, M. N. A., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2018). Can oral ADS activity or arginine levels be a caries risk indicator? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Oral Investigations, 22(2), 583-596. doi: 10.1007/s00784-017-2322-9

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Gamboa, G. C. S., Lee, G. H. M., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2018). Knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experiences on molar incisor hypomineralization among dental care providers in Hong Kong. BMC Oral Health, 18(1), 217. doi: 10.1186/s12903-018-0678-0

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Ekambaram, M., Anthonappa, R. P., Govindool, S. R., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). Comparison of deproteinization agents on bonding to developmentally hypomineralized enamel. Journal of Dentistry, 67, 94-101. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2017.10.004

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Mohd Said, S. N. B., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). Effect of different fluoride varnishes on remineralization of artificial enamel carious lesions. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(3), 163-173. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12243

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Wong, S., Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., McGrath, C., King, N. M., & Winters, J. C. (2017). Quality of life changes in children following emergency dental extractions under general anaesthesia. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 27(2), 80-86. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12241

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Yawary, R., Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., McGrath, C., & King, N. M. (2016). Changes in the oral health-related quality of life in children following comprehensive oral rehabilitation under general anaesthesia. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 26(5), 322-329. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12200

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Ekambaram, M., Epasinghe, D. J., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Effect of solvents on inhibition of collagen-bound proteases by chlorhexidine. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 60, 83-87. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.03.010

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). An overview of solvents in resin-dentin bonding. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 57, 22-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2014.09.007

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Bonding of adhesive resin to intraradicular dentine: A review of the literature. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 60, 92-103. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.04.003

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Bonding of resin adhesives to caries-affected dentin: A systematic review. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 61, 23-34. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2015.04.011

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Matinlinna, J. P. (2015). Effect of solvents on dentin collagen cross-linking potential of carbodiimide. Journal of Adhesive Dentistry, 17(3), 219-226. doi: 10.3290/j.jad.a34137

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., Matinlinna, J. P., Chang, J. W. W., Tay, F. R., & King, N. M. (2014). Effect of chlorhexidine and ethanol-wet bonding with a hydrophobic adhesive to intraradicular dentine. Journal of Dentistry, 42(7), 872-882. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.02.006

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., Matinlinna, J. P., King, N. M., & Tay, F. R. (2014). Adjunctive application of chlorhexidine and ethanol-wet bonding on durability of bonds to sound and caries-affected dentine. Journal of Dentistry, 42(6), 709-719. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2014.04.001

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Ekambaram, M., Itthagarun, A., & King, N. M. (2011). Comparison of the remineralizing potential of child formula dentifrices. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 21(2), 132-140. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2010.01101.x

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Imran, E., Cooper, P. R., Ratnayake, J., Ekambaram, M., & Mei, M. L. (2023). Potential beneficial effects of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on caries lesions in vitro: A review of the literature. Dentistry Journal, 11, 40. doi: 10.3390/dj11020040

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Sardana, D., Galland, B., Wheeler, B. J., Yiu, C. K. Y., & Ekambaram, M. (2023). Effect of sleep on development of early childhood caries: A systematic review. European Archives of Paediatric Dentistry, 24, 1-14. doi: 10.1007/s40368-022-00753-3

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Chua, H., Sardana, D., Turner, R., Ting, G., & Ekambaram, M. (2021). Effectiveness of oral health education methods on oral hygiene in children and adolescents with visual impairment: A systematic review. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 31, 724-741. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12788

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Sardana, D., Manchanda, S., Ekambaram, M., Yang, Y., McGrath, C. P., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2021). Prevention of demineralization during multi-bracketed fixed orthodontic treatment: An overview of systematic reviews. International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 32, 473-502. doi: 10.1111/ipd.12927

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Bijle, M. N., Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2020). A scoping review on arginine in caries prevention. Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice, 20(3), 101470. doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2020.101470

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Dissanayake, S. S. M., Ekambaram, M., Li, K. C., Harris, P. W. R., & Brimble, M. A. (2020). Identification of key functional motifs of native amelogenin protein for dental enamel remineralisation. Molecules, 25(18), 4214. doi: 10.3390/molecules25184214

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Gopalakrishnan, V., Anthonappa, R., Ekambaram, M., & King, N. M. (2019). Qualitative assessment of published studies on pulpotomy medicaments for primary molar teeth. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 10(2), e12389. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12389

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Anthonappa, R. P., Ekambaram, M., Neboda, C. N. G., King, N. M., & Rabie, A.-B. M. (2018). Genetic basis of dentigerous cysts associated with supernumerary teeth: A narrative review. Journal of Investigative & Clinical Dentistry, 9(1), e122667. doi: 10.1111/jicd.12267

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Ekambaram, M., Mohd Said, S. N. B., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2017). A review of enamel remineralisation potential of calcium- and phosphate-based remineralisation systems. Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, 15(5), 415-420. doi: 10.3290/j.ohpd.a38779

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Ekambaram, M. (2016). Williams syndrome: Review of clinical features and its medical considerations in dental treatment. HSOA Journal of Dentistry, 1(1), 003. doi: 10.24966/DOHC-6783/100003

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Ekambaram, M., & Yiu, C. K. Y. (2016). Bonding to hypomineralized enamel: A systematic review. International Journal of Adhesion & Adhesives, 69, 27-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2016.03.016

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Ekambaram, M., Itthagarun, A., & King, N. M. (2011). Ingestion of fluoride from dentifrices by young children and fluorosis of the teeth-a literature review. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 36(2), 111-122. doi: 10.17796/jcpd.36.2.3106602470287130

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Ekambaram, M., Yiu, C. K. Y., & King, N. M. (2008). An unusual case of double teeth with facial and lingual talon cusps. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology & Endodontology, 105(4), e63-e67. doi: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2007.11.033

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