bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of pre- and postsurgical periodontal therapeutic effects on serum sclerostin in confirmed periodontitis cases
Authors: Madhavi Banda , Prasanna Jammula Surya , Rani Koduganti Rekha
Published: February 2024

Context:

Connective tissue and alveolar bone loss in the region of the teeth is very frequent in inflammatory conditions like periodontitis (PD). As things go, apical movement of junctional epithelium deepens the periodontal pocket, ultimately tooth loss. Periodontal research advancements in biomarker assay prop up the risk by prior identification. Sclerostin, a skeletal marker, has been assessed to explore the intensity of PD and its effect after periodontal therapy.

Aims:

This study aimed to estimate serum sclerostin in patients affected with PD at the reference point and after periodontal therapy.

Settings and Design:

This was an interventional prospective study.

Materials and Methods:

Age-matched 30 PD patients, both male and female, were chosen. Clinical considerations, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level, were assessed. Serum sclerostin levels were estimated using ELISA at baseline, 4 weeks after nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT), and after 6 weeks of Surgical Periodontal Therapy (SPT).

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were scrutinized by the SPSS version 23. A descriptive, paired t-test was done for values obtained at various intervals.

Results:

A positive correlation of sclerostin was found with severity of PD and was declined from starting point to NSPT and further to SPT (P<0.001). Both clinical as well as biochemical parameters reduced to NSPT and more significant reduction to SPT (< 0.001).

Conclusions:

Sclerostin severity was reduced in NSPT stage compared with baseline values, and furthermore reduced in SPT stage. Concluding that periodontal therapy is effective on biochemical marks, intensity and periodontal disease initiation can prior be detected by markers such as sclerostin.
Role of stem cells in periodontology
Authors: Singh Shruti , Dhruvakumar Deepa
Published: February 2024

Periodontal regeneration is thought theoretically possible but clinically unpredictable. In periodontitis, inflammation clinically manifests as the deterioration of periodontal tissue support, and the regeneration of weakened tissue is the primary objective of therapy. For years, periodontists have attempted to remedy the damage through a combination of surgical techniques, the use of growth factors with grafting materials, and barrier membranes. Reports also appeared indicating the populations of adult stem cells (SCs) exist in periodontal ligaments of humans as well as animals. This paves the wave in modern cell treatment for periodontal regeneration. This review offers a description of adult human SCs and their potential for periodontal regeneration.
The prevalence of pulp stones in a North Indian population
Authors: Lyngdoh Daiasharailang , Alam Sharique , Iftekhar Huma , Rehman Aaliya , Un Nisar Andrabi Syed Mukhtar
Published: February 2024

Background:

Pulp stones (PSs) are calcification within the pulp space formed as a physiologic or pathogenic response. Local and systemic factors are implicated in its occurrence.

Objectives:

The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of PSs in a sample of the North Indian population using dental panoramic radiographs, and to report its association with age, gender, tooth class, dental arch, and restorative status of the teeth (restored/unrestored).

Materials and Methods:

A total of 500 panoramic radiographs were randomly sampled from the archived dental records of patients treated in the dental hospital from 2015 to 2021. 450 panoramic radiographs containing 10,007 teeth met the inclusion criterion and were evaluated for the presence of PSs. The frequency of occurrence of PS between age, gender, tooth class, dental arch, and restorative status of the teeth was also calculated.

Results:

PSs were detected in 128 (28.44%) out of the 450 patients, and 369 (3.68%) of the 10,007 teeth examined. A χ
2 test of independence did not reveal any statistically significant association of PS with gender, age, and dental arch. The presence of PS was greatest in molars, and the results were statistically significant compared to all the other tooth types. The frequencies of PS were higher in the first molars (18.21%) than in the second molars (9.01%) when consolidated data for both arches were analyzed (P < 0.05). Carious/restored teeth displayed a statistically significant higher prevalence of PS than unrestored and intact teeth (12.95% vs. 10.32% prevalence rate as a ratio of total teeth examined).

Conclusions:

The etiology of PSs is not completely validated. Further studies are needed to establish the factors involved in PS formation and evaluate its association with systemic diseases.
Hypertelorism-microtia-clefting syndrome in a 9-month-old child
Authors: Shirolkar Supreet , Sikdar Rajib , Gayen Khooshbu , Bag Anisha , Mukhopadhyay Santanu , Sarkar Subir
Published: February 2024

Hypertelorism-microtia-clefting (HMC) syndrome is a very rare autosomal recessive disorder. HMC syndrome is malformation of orofacial region characterized by hypertelorism, microtia, and cleft lip and palate. Additional features such as microcephaly, congenital heart disease, and kidney abnormalities can also be present in HMC syndrome. Only few case reports of this syndrome have been documented in dental literature. In the article, we report a case of 9-month-old girl child presenting with typical features of this syndrome. The rarity of the syndrome prompted us to report the case.
Silver as an antimicrobial coating on titanium implants
Authors: Katariya Anukrati , Bhatia Gouri
Published: February 2024

Silver and its compounds have been used for centuries for their medicinal properties and for more than a century in dentistry. Biofilm formation and microbial colonization on the surface of implant devices may cause peri-implantitis, resistance to aggressive pharmacological agents as well as host defenses. Therefore, different surface treatments to improve the antibacterial activity of titanium implants have been created. Silver can be used to reduce bacterial adhesion to implant surfaces. The objective of this review is to depict the evidence supporting the medicinal use of silver in implant dentistry and their findings in clinical research.
Contemporary era of Three-dimensional printing in pediatric dentistry
Authors: Shaheen Shaik Rabiya , Sridevi E. , Sai Sankar AJ. , Krishna VSS , Sridhar M. , Sankar K. Siva
Published: February 2024

The technique of three-dimensional (3D) printing is used for generating 3D objects using Computer-Aided Design software or 3D scanners. The employment of 3D printing in medical and dental fields is one among the foremost recent emerging trends since it has numerous advantages over traditional techniques in terms of patient-specific personalized care. The database was thoroughly searched using PubMed, Google Scholar, and Ebscohost with keywords such as 3D printing, additive manufacturing, study model, treatment planning, clinical approach, fluoride application, space maintainer, occlusal splints, endodontic procedures, rehabilitation, nasoalveolar molding, and so on. There were no restrictions made on the year of publication, but the articles published in English were evaluated. With the continual advancements within the technology, this paper is aimed toward reviewing the present literature on various applications together with its specific applications regarding pediatric dental practice.
Comparative cross-sectional study regarding the knowledge and attitude of dental students toward biomedical waste legislation, segregation, and management practice
Authors: Mahajan Santosh , Kapoor Harsimran Singh , Singh Jagtar
Published: February 2024

Introduction:

Dental practices generate a huge amount of biomedical waste (BMW) and dental waste contaminated with body fluids and many toxic chemicals. Improper handling of these wastes affects the surroundings and health of all living beings of that area. It is, therefore, important for budding dentists to be well versed with the existing rules and regulations of BMW management and the harmful effects of these wastes.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was carried out among undergraduates, interns, and postgraduate students pursuing dentistry in a dental institute in Punjab. The responses of the student were recorded and analyzed statistically using Chi-square test and Student's t-test.

Results:

The mean knowledge score of the students about the segregation of BMW is significantly more than legislation (P = 0.003) and management (P = 0.03). The knowledge of preclinical students is found to be less than other students. More than 80% opined that and there should be a regular program on BMW management and it should be made a compulsory part of the college education.

Conclusion:

Although the knowledge of students attending patients is more than the preclinical students, their overall awareness is less than adequate. It is envisaged through this study that implementing BMW management to be a compulsory part of college education could help to fill the lacuna in the knowledge of the present scenario.
Rehabilitation of facial dermatologic lesion of dental origin in a pediatric patient
Authors: Khan Mohammad Kamran , Jindal Mahendra Kumar
Published: February 2024

Odontogenic cutaneous sinus tract (OCST) of the facial region is rarely found and mostly misdiagnosed because of its variable cutaneous manifestations with the absence of obvious dental symptoms. Usually, patients consider such lesions of dermatologic origin instead of dental origin, and hence, seek its treatment from medical specialists which results in recurrence due to inappropriate treatments without considering the dental etiology, dental history, intra-oral examination, and dental radiographs. The current article presents a case report about chronic OCST at mental region (chin) of the face in a 10-year-old male patient. The source of infection was completely eliminated by endodontic therapy using calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 and by conservative surgical debridement of periapical necrotic granulation tissue without excising the extra-oral sinus-tract orifice. The appropriate dental treatment resulted in the resolution of symptoms and rehabilitation of facial esthetics without any recurrence in follow-ups. Thus, the patient's quality of life was improved after successful dental treatment as evaluated by Child's Perception Questionnaire 8–10.
Netherton Syndrome in a 1-year-old Filipino Female
Authors: Magpantay Loren Ann C. , Vista Emmerson Gale S. , Tuazon Camille Faye R. , Zuniga-Baylon Anne Irene C.
Published: February 2024

Netherton syndrome (NS) is an autosomal recessive genodermatosis characterized by cutaneous and systemic complications (recurrent infections, dehydration, and sepsis). This highlights the urgency of making an accurate diagnosis, especially in infants and children. However, it is important to note that the recognition of NS is usually delayed due to its rarity and similarity to cutaneous disorders with atopiform, erythrodermic, and ichthyosiform presentations. We report a case of a 1-year-old female who was previously diagnosed with a case of infantile psoriasis and was subsequently treated with topical emollients. However, after months of surveillance, the patient developed feeding problems, failure to thrive, recurrent diarrhea, upper respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal infection, leading to repeated hospitalizations. The patient then underwent further clinical examinations and laboratory analysis, which revealed abnormal hair shaft findings, elevated immunoglobulin (Ig) E levels, and normal chromosomal analysis. Multispecialty referrals with other services were done to address the current problems and ensure holistic care for the patient. On her last admission, the patient was given three doses of intravenous Ig therapy with noted improvement in lesion presentation without any systemic symptoms.
Cutaneous Metastasis of Unknown Origin: Dermatologic Features and Pathology
Authors: Solon Patricia Relatado , Hingpit Lea Fatima Bebura , Diaz Rosa Beatriz Santander , Quijote Kirk Llew Vilo , Gabaton Niña Aala , Guevara Bryan Edgar Ko , Visitacion Lalaine Rabe
Published: February 2024

Background:

Skin metastases are rare yet crucial indicators of advanced disease. They can mimic various skin conditions, making them challenging to diagnose.

Aims and Objectives:

To investigate the incidence rate of biopsy-confirmed cutaneous metastasis and explore the clinical presentation, workup, and diagnostic techniques for skin metastases.

Materials and Methods:

Local study involving comprehensive laboratory tests, pathological examination, and immunohistochemistry to identify primary tumors and confirm diagnoses.

Results:

Nodules were the most common manifestation of skin metastases, particularly in breast carcinoma. The chest wall and abdomen were frequent sites of involvement. Pathological examination and immunohistochemistry played a critical role in confirming diagnoses, revealing various histopathologic patterns. Immunohistochemical markers assisted in determining tumor origin but required careful interpretation. Monitoring tumor behavior over time provided insights into nature and origins.

Conclusion:

Comprehensive workups including laboratory testing, pathology, and immunohistochemistry are essential for accurate diagnosis and management of skin metastases. Careful monitoring of tumor behavior can provide valuable information about its nature and origins.
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Teledermatology among Dermatologists in the Philippines
Authors: Acoba Janine Bianca M. , Genuino Rowena F. , Dim-Jamora Krisinda Clare C. , Jamora Maria Jasmin J. , Sison Antonio C.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Teledermatology has been widely used during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic to overcome barriers in access to care. The objective of this study was to assess the current knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding teledermatology among dermatologists in the Philippines.

Materials and Methods:

This was a cross-sectional and analytical study conducted from January 2022 to April 2022, among Filipino dermatologists using a self-administered online questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the demographics of the participants. The two-sample t-test, Chi-square test, and multiple logistic regression model were used to analyze the data.

Results:

Out of 113 respondents, 108 (95.5%) had adequate knowledge and a positive attitude toward teledermatology. The majority (110/113, 97.35%) practiced teledermatology. The most commonly used platform was instant messaging applications (78/100, 70.91%), and the most common factor that influenced their practice was patient demands or needs (74/110, 67.27%). Those who did not practice teledermatology cited technological difficulties as the main reason.

Conclusion:

Teledermatology was widely used by Filipino dermatologists to provide remote care during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, to fully utilize its potential and limit potential issues associated with its use even after the pandemic, continuous training and education among dermatologists and a more enabling technological environment may be needed.
Efficacy of Oral Lycopene Supplementation for Photoprotection in Filipino Patients in a Tertiary Hospital in Makati: A Single-blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Torno Katrina Marie A. , Tinio Patricia Anne T. , Lacson Stephen Thomas F.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Ultraviolet radiation has been proven to result in unwarranted effects on the skin through reactive oxygen species (ROS) and direct DNA damage. Lycopene, a naturally occurring substance, acts as an antioxidant by neutralizing ROS.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of oral lycopene supplementation for photoprotection in adult Filipino patients seen in a tertiary hospital in Makati City.

Design:

The study design involves single-blind, parallel, randomized controlled trial.

Methods:

Thirty-six Filipino patients aged 18 years old and above with Fitzpatrick Skin Phototype (FSP) III–V were divided into two groups using a computer-generated randomization. Group A received lycopene 500 mg/soft gel capsule two capsules per orem once daily for 12 weeks, while Group B received no intervention during the entire observation period. Minimal erythema dose (MED) of patients from both groups was assessed by a single treatment-blinded reader at baseline, week 6, and week 12.

Results:

Group A showed a significant increase in MED across periods, with a 20.83% increase from baseline at week 6 and a 43.06% increase at week 12. Group B MED remained constant from baseline to week 6 and to week 12. These results show that there is a significant effect in the increase in MED as compared to the control group.

Conclusion:

Oral lycopene is effective in increasing the MED of patients and may be used for photoprotection among patients with FSP III–V.
A study of incidence of fibroid uterus, symptomatology, and therapeutic outcome of different procedures in patients with fibroid uterus
Authors: Rohin  , Deepthisri T. , Chaitanya N.
Published: February 2024

Background:

Fibroids are benign, monoclonal tumors of smooth muscle cells of myometrium. Due to wide spectrum of clinical symptoms, they represent tremendous public health burden on women and economic costs to society. Strategies are needed to prevent its formation to limit growth and to treat nonsurgically.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to study the incidence of fibroid uterus, symptomatology, and therapeutic outcome of different procedures in fibroid uterus.

Materials and Methods:

Hospital-based prospective study was carried out among 14,250 patients. Among them, 3277 patients had fibroid uterus and 100 cases were included. Diagnosis was made by clinical examination and confirmed by radiological evaluation. Asymptomatic patients were monitored at every 6 months with pelvic examination and pelvic ultrasonography to determine growth rate of fibroid and symptoms. Medical therapy with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist was given as an adjunct to surgical treatment where temporary postponement of surgery was required. Myomectomy, laparoscopic myomectomy, hysteroscopic myoma resection, uterine artery embolization and hysterectomy were performed as per individual patient indication. Postoperatively, all patients were followed for 1 year, and outcome of various procedures in relieving symptoms and fertility was recorded.

Results:

The incidence of fibroid uterus was 23%. The incidence of fibroid was more in 31–35 years, in nulliparous women. The incidence of symptoms was 52%; most common was menorrhagia (44.2%). Dysmenorrhea was the most common cause of pain (37.5%). Proportion of patients got relieved of symptoms was the highest with hysterectomy (92%). Highest conception rate was after laparotomy/myomectomy in 58.3%.

Conclusion:

Dysmenorrhea was the most common cause of pain. Hysterectomy was best for relief of symptoms. Laparotomy/myomectomy was best for those who want to conceive.
Retrospective analysis of hysterectomies done for benign conditions at a tertiary care hospital in South India over a two year period
Authors: Purushotham. K , Padma. P , Manjula. D , Swathi. K
Published: February 2024

According to the statistics, hysterectomy is the most common procedure done in South India with the highest rates in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The present study was carried out to analyze patient characteristics, common causes and route of procedure, rate of concurrent oophorectomy, and complication rates. A retrospective study was conducted using medical records. The patient characteristics who had undergone hysterectomy for benign conditions were noted in a questionnaire along with the indication for surgery, operative findings, comorbidities, and complications. Overall, 243 patients were recruited of whom the majority (62%) had undergone total abdominal hysterectomy. The mean age was 43.4 ± 9.6 years. The most common cause for the procedure was abnormal uterine bleeding (78%). Twenty percentage had associated comorbidities during admission. The complication rate was 13.5%, and postoperative fever was the most common. Concurrent oophorectomy was done in 46% of cases. Increased age and parity were in more favor of vaginal hysterectomy (P = 0.00). The mean length of stay (LOS) in the hospital was 6.4 ± 2.9 days and was influenced by surgical procedure (P = 0.016), occurrence of complications (P = 0.00), and concurrent oophorectomy (P = 0.00). We conclude that the route of the procedure, the presence of complications, and concurrent oophorectomy influenced the LOS in the hospital.
Peripheral retinal lesions in diabetic retinopathy on ultra-widefield imaging
Authors: Ashrafkhorasani Maryam , Habibi Abbas , Nittala Muneeswar G. , Corradetti Giulia , Emamverdi Mehdi , Sadda Srinivas R.
Published: February 2024

Peripheral retinal imaging plays a crucial role in the diagnosis, management, and prognosis of diabetic retinopathy (DR). Traditional fundus imaging techniques have limited coverage of the retina, resulting in missed peripheral lesions. The advent of ultra-widefield (UWF) imaging has revolutionized the assessment of the peripheral retina. UWF imaging modalities provide comprehensive visualization of the retina, enabling the detection of peripheral lesions without the need for mydriasis. Integration of UWF imaging with other modalities, including fluorescein angiography (FA), indocyanine green angiography, pseudocolor imaging, and fundus autofluorescence, further enhances our understanding of peripheral retinal lesions. UWF imaging has demonstrated improved detection of DR lesions and presumably more accurate management of DR compared to traditional fundus photography and dilated fundus examination. UWF-FA and UWF-optical coherence tomography angiography have emerged as valuable tools for assessing retinal and choroidal vascular abnormalities, nonperfusion areas, neovascularization, and microvascular abnormalities. The presence and increasing extent of predominantly peripheral lesions detected using UWF FA are associated with a higher risk of DR progression and proliferative DR. UWF imaging provides a comprehensive evaluation of DR severity, aiding in more accurate risk stratification and treatment decision-making. Overall, UWF imaging modalities have significantly advanced our understanding of peripheral retinal lesions in DR, facilitating early detection and targeted management for better visual outcomes.
Comparison of contrast sensitivity among strabismic and anisometropic amblyopes and its association with disease-related parameters
Authors: Naheed Farah , Ullah Saif , Asgher Mehmoona , Qayyum Sadaf
Published: February 2024

PURPOSE:

To evaluate and contrast the contrast sensitivity defects present in strabismic and anisometropic amblyopes. And to find out the association of contrast deterioration with the visual acuity of the amblyopic eye, the magnitude of strabismus, and the amount of anisometropia in both groups.

METHODS:

This cross-sectional study was carried out in the orthoptics unit of a tertiary eye care facility between October 2021 and December 2021. There were 45 patients altogether. In the first phase, the patient’s history and ocular examination data were recorded after informed consent. The Pelli-Robson chart was used to measure contrast sensitivity. In the second phase, results were interpreted using the SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) version 26.0.

RESULTS:

Strabismic amblyopes were 24 and anisometropic amblyopes were 21. A significant positive association existed between both groups’ contrast sensitivity and visual acuity (P = 0.000). A moderately negative correlation between contrast and anisometropia was statistically significant (P = 0.025) in anisometropic amblyopes. However, no association (P > 0.050) existed between the contrast and magnitude of strabismus in any group.

CONCLUSION:

The study concluded that contrast sensitivity decreases in both groups, whereas anisometropic amblyopes have poorer contrast than strabismic amblyopes. Excessively decreased contrast sensitivity among anisometropic amblyopes was solely because of the worst amblyopia in this group, whereas the magnitude of strabismus does not affect contrast sensitivity.
Determining Intrusion Attacks Against Online Applications Using Cloud-Based Data Security
Authors: M Rekha , P Shoba Rani
Published: February 2024

Cloud technology makes it possible for users to access information from anywhere, all the time, on any device, and that is the major cause of the many different types of assaults. In principle, multiple dangers, including data leakage, information leakage, and unauthorized information accessibility, are active in cloud environment layering. Modern technological advancements are made accessible on a daily basis through cloud technology. In the cloud, access control and encryption solutions are more complicated. Because of this greater level, security flaws in online applications and systems are more likely to occur. Somewhere at the ends of the end nodes, a malignant insider can carry out protection assaults. Nevertheless, problems with user privacy and data protection on cloud-based social networking sites continue to exist. Such problems are not known to users. On that social networking site, they post a variety of images, videos, and private information that endures even after eradication. However, some of the data that has been made public was intended to be kept private; as a result, online social information has significantly increased the risk of personally identifiable information leaking. The context of cloud technology depends on the customer capabilities such as quick storing and retrieving offered through cloud computing environments. Dependable cloud providers use a number of methodologies to deliver various digital services, creating a variety of security risks. In this paper, the study of determining intrusive cyber-attacks over the online applications using the cloud data security. Restricting access to shared resources is essential to prevent hackers from stealing vulnerabilities in cloud computing to get unauthorised access to a user's activities as well as information. Gaining access to customer information and obstructing the use of cloud computing are the primary objectives of intrusions on cloud services.
Внутренние точки выпуклых компактов и непрерывный выбор точных мер
Authors: Semenov Pavel Vladimirovich
Published: February 2024

Для метрического пространства $M$ доказано наличие непрерывных отображений
$\{M_n\}^{\infty}_{n=1}$, каждое из которых любому компакту $K \subset M$ ставит в соответствие вероятностную меру $M_n(K)$ с носителем $\operatorname{supp}(M_n(K)) = K$ таким образом, что множество $\{M_n(K)\}^{\infty}_{n=1}$ плотно в пространстве вероятностных мер на $K$.
Międzynarodowy wymiar polskiego ratownictwa
Authors: Szewczyk Łukasz , Tworkowski Bogdan
Published: February 2024

International dimension of Polish rescue

The article presents international security structures within the framework of which it is possible to dispose of Polish rescue resources outside Poland. The authors focused mainly on three major international organizations, where appropriate structures, mechanisms or groups have been created for this purpose, i.e. – the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN), the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These organizations also have their own coordination centers operating on a 24-hour basis, which makes these activities coordinated and supervised. This article also presents the legal basis on which the above-mentioned structures are established. In addition, examples are presented of rescue fields in the area of which the created rescue entities function according to specific schemes, determined by international conventions, guidelines, etc., referring here mainly to marine and air rescue.
Élményalapú környezeti nevelés a középiskolában otthon elvégezhető kísérletekkel
Authors: Vlaszátsné Vanczer Dóra
Published: February 2024

A környezettudatos attitűd célkitűzése, hogy kialakítsa az emberek környezettudatos és felelősségteljes magatartását. A környezeti nevelés minden tantárgyat tanító tanár közös feladata. Legfőbb feladata, hogy az átadott ismeretek a tanulók fejében egységes képpé álljanak össze. Leglényegesebb pontja a ráhangolódás, a szakmai ismeretek átadása. Az oktatásban nincs olyan tantárgy, amelyik a természettudományos tantárgyakra építene, és egységesítené azt. Ezért van szükség új pedagógiai módszerek bevezetésére, amelyek megvalósítják ezt a tanórán és azon kívül is.
Drogprevenció roma és nem roma származású 8. osztályos gyermekek körében
Authors: Kasza Adrienn , Sütő Szidónia
Published: February 2024

Magyarországon a drogfogyasztást a ’90-es évektől monitorozzák. A kiválasztott hevesi szegregátumban már a 10-12 évesek között is jelen vannak az aktív szerhasználók. A probléma egyik megoldása a prevenció sikerességében rejlik. Célunk volt szegregátumban és nem szegregátumban tanulók egészségkárosító szokásaikkal kapcsolatos attitűdjeinek a feltárása, prevenciós ismereteiknek az összehasonlítása, ugyanazon prevenciós módszer eredményességének a felmérése. Továbbá egy egyénre fókuszált vizsgálat, melynek célja a szocializációs közeg hatásmértékének feltárása. Elmondható eredmény, hogy a diákokra a legnagyobb mértékben az elsődleges szocializációs közeg hat. A dohányzás, alkoholfogyasztás párhuzamot mutat a szülői mintákkal mindkét csoportban. A szegregált, rosszabb körülmények között nevelkedő gyerekek a drogfogyasztással szemben elfogadóbbak, a szerhasználatot elutasítják. Ugyanakkor a jobb körülmények között szocializált diákok a drogfogyasztást elítélik, de azokat szívesen kipróbálnák. Hosszú távon a megoldás lehet egy szülőket is bevonó speciális prevenciós stratégia kialakítására az eredményesség érdekében.
A klímaváltozással kapcsolatos ismeretek megjelenése a közép- és általános iskolás földrajztankönyvekben
Authors: Kaknics-Kiss Barbara
Published: February 2024

A köznevelésben most és a korábbi években leginkább jelen lévő tankönyvkiadók könyveit vizsgáltam meg, az általános iskola 5. osztályától a középiskola 10. osztályáig, keresve bennük a klímaváltozás témakörével kapcsolatos információkat. Kutatásom során a témakör előfordulásának gyakoriságára és a tartalmi minőségre fókuszáltam.
Enhancing Accident Risk Prediction with Novel Data and Findings from Heterogeneous Sparse Sources
Authors: Mustaquim S M , Noman A H M , Molla Selim , Siddique Anamika Ahmed , Siddique Iqtiar Md
Published: February 2024

Accurate accident risk prediction is paramount for proactive safety measures and resource allocation. This paper introduces an innovative approach to enhance accident risk prediction by leveraging novel data sources and uncovering insights from heterogeneous sparse data. Traditional models often suffer from limitations in data diversity and scope, hindering their predictive capabilities. In response, our study integrates a wide range of heterogeneous data, including traffic flow data, weather conditions, road infrastructure, and historical accident records. To address the challenges of working with sparse data, we employ advanced data science techniques, including feature engineering, imputation, and machine learning. The paper presents a new dataset that combines diverse data types, providing a comprehensive foundation for our predictive model. Through rigorous analysis, we extract valuable insights from these heterogeneous sources to improve accident risk assessment. The proposed approach offers several advantages, including the ability to predict accidents in previously underrepresented areas and under varying conditions. We evaluate the model's performance through extensive experimentation and validate its accuracy against real-world accident data. Our findings demonstrate significant enhancements in prediction accuracy compared to conventional models. This research contributes to the field of accident risk prediction by showcasing the potential of heterogeneous sparse data integration and advanced data science techniques. It highlights the importance of utilizing novel data sources and the value of uncovering hidden patterns and insights to foster safer environments and more efficient resource allocation in accident-prone areas.
Factores que influyen en la rentabilidad de las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas en tiempos de contingencia
Authors: Hernández Jiménez Araceli , Cáceda Quispe Marisol
Published: February 2024

La presente investigación tiene como objetivo analizar los factores que influyen en la rentabilidad de las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas de Perú, frente a los problemas derivados del Covid-19, con la finalidad de contribuir a la literatura del estudio del comportamiento empresarial durante las crisis, desde la perspectiva de la teoría de la contingencia. Para el logro de la investigación se realizó un estudio cuantitativo con una muestra de 291 empresas del sector comercial y de servicios de Lima, Perú. Los resultados del análisis de regresión logística muestran que, solamente dos grupos de variables fueron significativas: ambiente y tamaño, en tanto el grupo de variables que influyen en la tecnología, no fue significativa, para generar la rentabilidad de la empresa.
“Your Brain Isn’t All Backwards”: Asexual Young Women’s Narratives of Sexual Healthism
Authors: Sheppard Anna , Mann Emily , Pfeffer Carla
Published: February 2024

Scholarship on asexuality is a growing but underexplored area in the social sciences. In the U.S., asexual people (i.e., individuals who do not experience sexual attraction) navigate a society in which being a sexual person is regarded as a normal and even compulsory aspect of human health and subjectivity. Utilizing an asexual subsample from a broader study of queer young women, this article integrates Foucault’s theorizing around sexuality and repression with scholarship on healthism to examine how discourses of sexual healthism operate among asexual young women in the U.S. South. We argue that in rejecting theories of sexual repression and compulsory “healthy” sexuality, asexual young women both confirm and resist the moral authority and power of religious and health discourses to affirm their identities and find language and communities to make their experiences more intelligible to themselves and others. Our analysis advances emerging scholarship on sexual healthism and its discursive and material effects on marginalized groups.
História da Educação (Vol. 02)
Authors: ALMEIDA DE CASTRO PAULA , DOS SANTOS LIMA MARCONDES
Published: February 2024

Esta obra é uma coletânea. E como é próprio desse tipo de publicação, apresenta um conjunto de textos que versam sobre múltiplos temas, situados no campo da História da Educação. Tendo como ponto de partida suas próprias pesquisas, os autores e autoras dos textos por aqui elencados comunicam aquilo que lhes têm interessado de modo a ampliar as possibilidades de (re) leitura da História da Educação e, assim, alargando a produção do conhecimento científico na área da Educação. Preservadas as fontes e teoricamente familiarizadas com bibliografia pertinente e, por assim dizer, na justa medida de sua escrita, os textos permitem-nos acessar as referências sobre os processos da ação de sujeitos educativos, assim como dos modos de organização das instituições escolares que, em seu interior, produziram culturas escolares. Logo, o/a leitor/a perceberá que os textos aqui registrados nos brindam com a possibilidade de termos uma suposição dos temas, objetos, fontes e referenciais teórico-metodológicos que, via de regra, os historiadores e historiadoras da educação têm se voltado ao exame acurado. O desassombro, pela leitura, nos permite romper as fronteiras disciplinares que, não raro, produz grades de isolamentos e abre espaço para conhecer, encantar-se com as fontes, e ser até assolado/a por uma certa nostalgia que parece ser a saudade de um tempo de outrora. É neste tom, portanto, que a leitura concede aos/as leitores/as, entre tantas outras coisas, encontrar um panorama das pesquisas no campo da História da Educação no século XXI, a partir de textos apresentados no Grupo de Trabalho História da Educação do IX Congresso Nacional de Educação, realizado na simpática cidade de João Pessoa, Paraíba, em 2023. Sem mais delongas, o mais é ler esta coletânea, pois desejo que a tal traga um frescor desassombrado para o estímulo das pesquisas histórico-educacionais. Além de convencê-los/as que os textos indicam o envolvimento de pesquisadores e pesquisadoras em ações sociais para produção de novos saberes e fazeres, que contribuem no acesso às dinâmicas de intervenções dos sujeitos educativos nos espaços e tempos antigos.
(DES) CAMINHOS DA DOCÊNCIA: AS REPRESENTAÇÕES SOBRE DOCENTES EM DISPUTA NOS PERIÓDICOS DE UBERLÂNDIA (1978 E 1979)
Authors: MENEGOTTO SPANNENBERG ANA CRISTINA , DE CARVALHO CARLOS HENRIQUE
Published: February 2024

Professoras e professores, em diferentes lugares e tempos históricos, foram e são reconhecidos como profissionais com muita relevância à sociedade. Apesar disso, tal relevância não repercute em condições de trabalho e, sobretudo, melhor remuneração, compatíveis com a importância apregoada pelos vários discursos. O próprio discurso que enaltece pode, em diversas circunstâncias e por variados fatores, tornar-se negativo. Tais alterações podem ser percebidas, especialmente pelo acompanhamento dos meios de comunicação e as distintas representações de profissional docente que eles colocam em circulação. Diante deste cenário e, a partir do conceito de Representações de Roger Chartier (2002) e da Sociologia Figuracional de Norbert Elias (1999), a presente proposta de trabalho busca compreender quais as representações sociais e sobre qual categoria profissional docente foram postas em circulação pela imprensa de Uberlândia/MG, ao longo da cobertura da greve docente de maio/junho de 1979. O movimento foi a primeira greve docente que contou com a adesão de profissionais em Uberlândia, embalado pelas diversas reivindicações que marcam o fim dos anos 1970, com o início do processo de abertura da ditadura civil/militar e também pelas mudanças sociais que impactavam a sociedade nacional e local. Em contraponto, foram também observadas as publicações dos periódicos em outubro de 1978, durante os eventos de celebração do “Dia do Professor”, que demonstram outras representações em disputa. Para analisar essas modificações, optamos por utilizar como documento a imprensa, a partir dos periódicos Correio de Uberlândia e O Triângulo, os dois principais meios de comunicação impressa em circulação no período. Os resultados mostram que ainda persistia a representação da docência como sacerdócio, especialmente numa figuração social conservadora, na qual o exercício da profissão era predominantemente feminino e visto como menos relevante, portanto, menos digno de reconhecimento e salários justos.
A PESQUISA EM HISTORIA DA EDUCAÇÃO E O USO DAS FONTES ORAIS COMO FONTES HISTÓRICAS
Authors: WANTUIR ALVES DE ARAÚJO RODRIGO
Published: February 2024

O objetivo deste estudo foi apresentar de que se trata a pesquisa da História da Educação brasileira e o uso de suas fontes, especificamente relacionadas à História Oral. A partir da pesquisa bibliográfica descrevemos a História da Educação enquanto campo epistemológico e a História Oral enquanto abordagem de pesquisa. Em seus domínios, apresentamos as fontes orais enquanto possibilidade de uso dentre as fontes históricas reconhecidas e utilizadas pelos pesquisadores em História da Educação. Transcorridas as análises, reforçamos o entendimento de uma história expansiva, na perspectiva da Nova História e consideramos a produção de versões da História com o uso das fontes orais, passíveis de resultar em produções historiográficas a partir do rigor científico. Com este trabalho, pretendemos lançar possibilidades da pesquisa em história da educação brasileira com a utilização da metodologia da História Oral e da importância do tratamento adequado com as fontes orais.
HISTÓRIA DA EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA NO AGRESTE PERNAMBUCANO: OS 10 ANOS DO CURSO DE LICENCIATURA EM EDUCAÇÃO FÍSICA DA ASCES-UNITA
Authors: RODRIGUES FIGUEIROA ANA PAULA
Published: February 2024

Esta pesquisa propõe um estudo sobre os dez anos do curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física do Centro Universitário Tabosa de Almeida – ASCES - UNITA, considerando que é uma temática que deve estabelecer diálogos em seu processo inicial de formação na perspectiva profissional e docente. Tem como objetivo conhecer a importância da criação do curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física, para o desenvolvimento da região. Na organização do referencial teórico, são utilizados autores que colaboram com o diálogo do ensino superior e a formação docente, pois trazer a criação do único curso de Licenciatura de forma presencial da região do agreste pernambucano, é fortalecer a formação docente e o sistema educacional da região. Assim sendo, a formação inicial do professor de Educação Física não se encontra centralizada apenas na aquisição de conhecimentos profissionais, manifesta também a sua preocupação com a obtenção em desenvolver habilidades e atitudes importantes para a formação docente, ou seja, a completude cidadã. O método de pesquisa utilizada foi a pesquisa de campo, com abordagem qualitativa e com o estudo exploratório, realizado através do instrumento de investigação um questionário no google forms com os docentes do curso de Licenciatura em Educação Física. Os principais resultados foram centralizados na aquisição dos conhecimentos profissionais pelos professores, manifestando a preocupação em desenvolver aptidões e atitudes importantes para a atuação docente e a transformação social, porquanto a instituição recebe seus estudantes de diversas cidades do agreste e sertão pernambucano. Firmando assim, o compromisso, comprometimento e respeito da instituição para com desenvolvimento profissional dos discentes e futuros professores, com a missão de formar profissionais cuja capacitação científica, tecnológica, ética e humanista assegure envolvimento, comprometimento e efetiva contribuição para o desenvolvimento da sociedade.
UMA EDUCAÇÃO PARA AS ELITES: WILSON LEITE BRAGA E O MODELO EDUCACIONAL DO GINÁSIO DIOCESANO DE PATOS:PB
Authors: MARQUES DA SILVA JOSENILDO
Published: February 2024

O presente trabalho, fruto de pesquisas em andamento para elaboração de tese na área de História, apresenta parte da trajetória educacional do político paraibano Wilson Leite Braga. Ao acompanhar essa trajetória, seu objetivo central visa problematizar um momento da história da educação brasileira, refletindo sobre o modelo de ensino (estrutura curricular, formação docente) presente no Ginásio Diocesano de Patos-PB, nas décadas de 1940 a 1950. Á medida que analisa esse modelo educacional especifico, o trabalho estabelece as conexões dessa instituição com o contexto nacional de disputas pelo monopólio de ensino entre a Igreja Católica e os integrantes da Escola Nova. Desse modo, a pesquisa parte da ideia de que o tipo de educação ofertada por esses colégios (diocesanos) dava continuidade a um modelo de formação para as elites, sendo esses espaços locais de passagem dos herdeiros políticos de famílias tradicionais que atuavam nesse campo, em estados a exemplo da Paraíba. Para tanto, sua fundação teórico-metodológica, ancora-se nos autores que dialogam sobre o uso da biografia no campo da História, sobretudo quanto à possibilidade estudar uma trajetória como meio de compreender as dinâmicas sociais de um grupo em dado momento da História. Nesse sentido, o trabalho apresenta como essas instituições além de refletirem esse contexto de disputas pelo monopólio do ensino, possuíam também em sua estrutura características imprescindíveis para a futura atuação desses jovens no campo da política partidária.
Cornaline Whiptail (Medopheos edracanthus)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the Cornaline Whiptail (Medopheos edracanthus), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
San Cristóbal Lava-Lizard (Microlophus bivittatus)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro , Aguiar Gabriela , Guayasamin Juan Manuel
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the San Cristóbal Lava-Lizard (Microlophus bivittatus), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Peru Desert-Tegu (Dicrodon guttulatum)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the Peru Desert-Tegu (Dicrodon guttulatum), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Ecuadorian Palm-Gecko (Sphaerodactylus scapularis)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the Ecuadorian Palm-Gecko (Sphaerodactylus scapularis), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Santa Fe Lava-Lizard (Microlophus barringtonensis)
Authors: Arteaga Alejandro , Guayasamin Juan Manuel
Published: February 2024

This is the species account about the Santa Fe Lava-Lizard (Microlophus barringtonensis), a chapter in the Reptiles of Ecuador book. This account summarizes novel as well as historical information (recognition, natural history, distribution, conservation, etymology, and relevant literature) about the species and provides maps and images to facilitate identification of this reptile in the field.
Design Approach for Highly Configurable Web Configurator & Ordering Platform
Authors:   Sr. Director - Application Architecture, Masterbrand Cabinets Inc, USA, Kulkarni Nilesh D , Bansal Saurav ,   Application Architect, Masterbrand Cabinets Inc, USA
Published: February 2024

This paper describes the creation of an online web configurator for a leading cabinet manufacturer's customizable product. It focuses on the challenges of integrating with an existing ERP system capable of handling 5 billion configurations. The project explored options between purchasing a platform and building a custom solution, eventually opting for a JSON Editor-based approach. The paper details the technical architecture, including B2B portal integration, authentication, and security protocols, highlighting the complexities of replicating an extensive ERP configurator in a web-based environment.
Enhancing Software Security through Automation in the Software Development Lifecycle
Authors:   USA, Sharma Vandana
Published: February 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, ensuring robust security measures is paramount to safeguard against an ever-expanding array of cyber threats. This article explores the critical role of security automation in fortifying software security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From the early stages of code development to the deployment and post-deployment phases, we delve into key components of security automation, shedding light on how they contribute to a proactive and comprehensive approach to software security. By understanding and implementing these automated security measures, developers and organizations can bolster their defenses, mitigate vulnerabilities, and cultivate a security-centric culture within their development teams.