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CARDIAC SYNOVIAL SARCOMA
Authors: Farb Tatiana , Abuin Gustavo , Padilla Hernán , Esposito Alexis
Published: July 2022

Cardiac tumors are divided into metastatic and primary origin. Primary cardiac tumors have a very low incidence (0.001-0.03%), of which only 25% are malignant and very aggressive. We present a clinical case of a 60-year-old female patient with dyspnea, palpitations and dizziness. Transthoracic echocardiogram showed a heterogeneous mass in the left atrium, so it was decided to resect it. The patient had a torpid postoperative course and dies 48 hours later.
Wind Speed Forecasting using Machine Learning Approach based on Meteorological Data-A case study
Authors: Yetis Yunus , Tehrani Kambiz , Jamshidi Mo
Published: July 2022

This paper presents a forecasting method to anticipate wind speed accurately. This method is applied to an energy production site using an artificial intelligence method based on machine learning. The accuracy of this method is higher compared to other existing methods in the literature for time series analysis such as artificial neural networks and the complexity of wind speed prediction models without loss of information content. We tested several thousand data between 1985 and 2018 in the city of Basel, a city in northwestern Switzerland. We have used the MATLAB Software for this modeling. The study demonstrates that the use of statistical models based on machine learning is relevant to predict of speed and direction of the wind in power generation systems from meteorological data. The results obtained are presented and discussed.
What Drives Student Engagement? The Role of Learning Goal Orientation, Feeling Envied, and Ethical Climate
Authors: Aleksić Darija , Mihelič Katarina Katja
Published: July 2022

Students' engagement in their studies during their time at university is a fundamental building block of a high-quality learning experience. In this paper, we investigate learning goal orientation as a predictor of student engagement in the context of higher education. Moreover, we examine whether the perception of feeling envied mediates this effect and investigate the moderating effect of ethical climate in this regard. The proposed moderated mediation model was tested on a sample of 230 business students. Results reveal that learning goal orientation is positively related with study engagement and that feeling envied mediates this relationship. We also affirm the moderating role of ethical climate in the relationship between learning goal orientation and study engagement. Specifically, in schools where the climate is perceived to be more ethical, student engagement is higher, regardless of how envied students feel. The paper concludes with a list of practical implications that may serve educators in their attempts to create conditions that foster students' engagement in class.
Women's Attachment Style and Dyadic Adjustment: The Mediator Role of Perceived Efficacy in Solving Marital Conflicts
Authors: Šakotić-Kurbalija Jelena , Kurbalija Dragan , Trifunović Biljana , Grabovac Beata
Published: July 2022

In this study, we examined perceived efficacy in solving marital conflicts as a mediator between adult attachment style and dyadic adjustment, while controlling for the effects of duration of marriage. A total of 1921 married women participated in the research. The results suggest that women with high attachment avoidance are more likely to perceive themselves as inefficient in marital conflict resolution and maladjusted to the dyadic relationship, compared to women with high attachment anxiety. Furthermore, the results suggest that perceived efficacy in solving marital conflicts mediates the effects of insecure attachment styles on dyadic adjustment. Finally, there is evidence for a reciprocal causation between efficacy expectations and dyadic adjustment.
Economic Adjustment and Life Satisfaction of Men and Women: The Role of Social Support
Authors: Batinić Lana , Vrselja Ivana , Glavaš Dragan
Published: July 2022

The aim of the study was to explore whether social support plays a moderator and / or mediator role in relation to two indicators of difficult economic adjustment (loss of financial independence and loss of lifestyle) and life satisfaction of men and women. Data were collected at two measurement points during 2016, on a convenient sample of 180 women and 164 men. In the first point, two indicators of economic adjustment were measured by self-report, while in the second point, perceived social support, as well as life satisfaction were measured. Data were analyzed with several moderation and mediation analyses. The results showed the non-significance of the tested moderational effects of social support on the relationship between both indicators of economic adjustment and life satisfaction on both sexes, while mediational analysis showed the significance of only one tested mediation effect, on a sample of women. More specifically, a pronounced loss of lifestyle has been shown to lead to less social support, which ultimately leads to lower life satisfaction. The results were interpreted with regard to economic adjustment as a source of stress, and existing hypotheses of the role of social support in the context of well-being of the individual, i.e. life satisfaction.
Infant Feeding With Insufficient Glandular Tissue
Authors: Whelan Caoimhe
Published: July 2022

The World Health Organisation1 recommends exclusive breast/chestfeeding for the first six months of life, continued alongside complementary foods for up to two years and beyond. While most have the capacity to produce enough milk to exclusively breast/chestfeed an infant, a small percentage are unable to make all the milk that their babies need due to having Insufficient Glandular Tissue (IGT), also known as mammary hypoplasia or tuberous breasts.
ENTREPRENEURIAL ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOURS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF FRANCHSING FIRMS DURING THE PANDEMIC
Authors: Kunicka Izabela , Okręglicka Małgorzata
Published: July 2022

The increasing volatility and unpredictability of the competitive environment emphasizes the importance of involving employees at all levels in solving the firm’s problems, including by intensifying entrepreneurial organizational behaviour. However, entrepreneurial behaviour may be shaped differently, depending on the specificity of firms and certain industries. The main aim of the article is to identify and assess the relationship between the organizational behaviour of franchise firms’ employees and the determinants of the development of these organizations. The inference is based on the results of a survey conducted on a group of 150 employees of franchise firms from the catering industry, selected as part of targeted selection. The analysis of Tau Kendall’s correlation showed statistically significant dependencies between the level of entrepreneurial organizational behaviour and selected elements of enterprise development, significant in research from the point of view of the specificity of the operation of franchising firms.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURAL SOLUTIONS AS DETERMINANTS SUPPORTING THE FUNCTIONING OF EMPLOYEES IN AGILE WORKING CONDITIONS
Authors: Samuel-Idzikowska Olga
Published: July 2022

Contemporary organizations that want to stay on the market, and what is important, maintain their competitive advantage, should have the ability to cope in a turbulent or unpredictable environment. One of the methods currently used by enterprises to cope with the conditions described above is the introduction of agile working methods. Two assumptions were made in this study. Firstly, behind the success of any enterprise stands, on the one hand, a human being and, on the other hand, the organizational solutions supporting him. Secondly, the organizational structural solutions are a management tool, and thus can have a significant impact on the way employees function in the organization, translating into their effectiveness or lack thereof. According to the systemic approach, organizational structure can support or constrain employees in effectively achieving the goals set by the enterprise. The subject of this publication is the analysis of structural solutions, in relation to particular dimensions of organizational structure, preferred by members of agile project teams operating in the IT industry in companies dealing mainly with software development. The aim of the research was to find an answer to the question: Which organizational structural solutions are considered by the members of agile teams as supporting them in agile working conditions? The article is empirical in nature. The research was conducted in a group of 285 employees from purposely selected companies which are part of the ICT Central Poland cluster. The presented results are a quantitative analysis of responses obtained through a survey using a questionnaire.
REFUGEES IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY AND HUMANITARIAN AID – THE SITUATION OF MIGRANTS FROM UKRAINE
Authors: Staszewska Jolanta
Published: July 2022

The scope of the article refers to the issue of humanitarian crisis caused by the migration of people as a result of the threat of conflicts, in particular armed conflicts. The article presents organizational aspects of humanitarian crisis management taking into account the issue of humanitarian assistance also in the context of the use of humanitarian clusters. It presents the results of a survey of respondents - Ukrainian war migrants, as well as SWOT/TOWS analysis referring to the situation of Ukrainian migration in Poland during the armed events in Ukraine. The conclusions of the analysis point to an offensive, developmental character of migration dominated by external factors that reinforce the strengths revealed, despite the crisis nature of the situation. The aim of the article is to indicate the significance of humanitarian aid in the context of the situation of migration from Ukraine to Poland undertaken during the fighting in Ukraine.
Peran Guru PPKn Dalam Menumbuhkan Kesadaran Diri Siswa Terhadap Tata Tertib Sekolah
Authors: Zendrato Tri Lilin Natalia , Lase Berkat Persada
Published: July 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui peran guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah di SMP Negeri 7 Gunungsitoli. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif. Lokasi dalam penelitian ini adalah di SMP Negeri 7 Gunungsitoli dengan informan Kepala Sekolah, Guru PPKn dan siswa. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan peneliti adalah teknik observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini adalah pengumpulan data, reduksi data, penyajian data dan verifikasi data. Dari hasil penelitian ditemukan adanya peran guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah antara lain (1) Guru sebagai korektor yang menilai semua sikap dan perbuatan siswa, (2) Guru sebagai motivator yang memotivasi siswa untuk dapat menaati tata tertib sekolah, dan (3) Guru sebagai pembimbing yang membimbing siswa menjadi manusia yang taat pada aturan sekolah. Selanjutnya kendala yang dihadapi guru PPKn dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran diri siswa terhadap tata tertib sekolah yaitu sifat dan karakteristik siswa yang berbeda-beda yang terkadang mengabaikan arahan dan bimbingan yang disampaikan oleh guru. Adapun upaya guru PPKn untuk mengatasi kendala tersebut yaitu terus mengingatkan siswa tentang tata tertib, menjadi contoh teladan bagi siswa dan melakukan pendekatan kepada siswa yang melanggar tata tertib sekolah.
COVID-19 Crisis, Wildlife Trafficking and Environmental Governance in Nigeria
Authors: Agu Helen , Nwogu-Ikojo Akachi , Onyeabor Emmanuel
Published: July 2022

Illegal wildlife trade and wildlife trafficking are global environmental risks which is underscored not just by its convergence with other serious crimes but by the cross-border and trans-boundary nature of the crime, and its implications in many global health problems. The COVID-19 crisis, currently estimated to have been contracted from bats by humans through an intermediate host such as a pangolin, has propelled the global health implications of wildlife trade onto the global stage, thereby questioning global and national environmental governance structures to combat illegal wildlife trade and trafficking. Through a literature-based desk review, this paper appraises international environmental regulation such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES); wildlife regulatory governance in Nigeria such as The Endangered Species (Control of International Trade and Traffic) Act and their implications in the current global pandemic. It finds that weak legal systems, lack of enforcement capacity, high corruption levels and insufficient coordination, knowledge, and capacity are among the critical drivers of this crisis. It recommends legal and policy prioritization and effective environmental governance with regards to combatting wildlife trafficking as a panacea for present and future pandemics.
Adopting the Election Petition Model as a Means of Fast Tracking Justice Delivery in the Regular Court System in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects
Authors: Nwatu Samuel , Nwankwo Chidebe
Published: July 2022

It is a truism that sound and credible elections are a sine qua non for sustainable democracy. The citizens in a society do not only desire a credible system for the selection of their leaders, but also seek functional and unbiased institutional processes to settle election matters. Consequently, election petition remains a viable and reorganized alternative open to any person or party dissatisfied with the conduct of an election to ventilate his or her grievances. Over the years, litigants/petitioners have continued to patronize the election petition tribunals/courts with minimal or no success as most of the petitions ended up being thrown out for non-compliance with the applicable electoral legislations or technicalities. Consequently, this paper analyses the current election petition model in Nigeria with a view to highlighting practices that may be adapted to the regular court process to improve speedy dispensation of justice. The paper adopts a doctrinal methodology which undertakes a comparative study of Nigeria and other relevant foreign jurisdictions. The paper analyses the procedural and institutional aspects of the election petition system viz-a-viz the court system in Nigeria and further examines the practice in other foreign jurisdictions with an attempt to identify norms and practices that can be adopted to strengthen the election petition model in Nigeria.
Pengaruh Konsentrasi PM 10 Dengan Beberapa Keluhan Kesehatan Di PT Intimkara Ternate
Authors: Muliyadi Muliyadi , Sarjan Monalisa
Published: July 2022

PT Intimkara kelurahan tubo merupakan pabrik pembuatan material yang berbahan dasar semen dan pasir. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh PM 10 terhadap gangguan kesehatan. Desain penelitian ini adalah analisis dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Data diambil dengan  pengukuran langsung dilapangan dan observasi selama 24 jam. Populasi subyek penelitian ini adalah seluruh pekerja (8) di PT Intimkara dan 8 masyarakat yang tidak terpapar debu di PT intimcara yang diambil secara random. sedangkan populasi objek adalah udara ambien di PT Intimkara. Sampel subyek yaitu 8 reponden grup control dan 8 responden grup kasus  sedangkan sampel objek adalah 5 titik lokasi sampling. Pengumpulan data gangguan kesehatan dilakukan dengan wawancara sedangkan konsentrasi PM10 dilakukan dengan cara pengukuran. Pengukuran kelembaban dan suhu dilakukan dengan menggunakan hygrometer. Analisis data pengaruh dilakukan dengan menggunakan analisis regresi binary logistik. Konsentrasi PM10 selama 24 jam adalah 33µg/m3. Dari data analisis diketahui bahwa batuk berdahak terhadap nilai PM 10 memiliki nilai p sebesar 0.007 < 0.05, sementara nyeri dada terhadap nilai p sebesar 0.552>0,05 dan sesak napas terhadap nilai PM 10 memiliki nilai p sebesar 0.039<0.05. Disimpulkan bahwa PM 10 mempengaruhi kejadian, batuk berdahak dan sesak napas sementara PM 10 tidak mempengaruhi nyeri dada.
Faktor Pengawas Minum Obat Terhadap Kepatuhan Minum Obat Penderita Tu-berkolisis Di Rumah Sakit Khusu Paru Medan Tahun 2019
Authors: Rivai Harahap Akhmad , Niswati Utami Tri , Maryanti Endang
Published: July 2022

TB paru adalah masalah kesehatan utama di dunia yang menyebabkan morbiditas pada jutaan orang setiap tahun. Laporan kasus tuberkulosis paru di Rumah Sakit Paru Khusus tahun 2018 berjumlah 63 kasus putus pengobatan dari jumlah kasus tuberkulosis 117. Pada tahun 2019 tercatat hingga Mei 95 kasus. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah un-tuk mengetahui pengaruh peran Inspektur Pengambilan obat kepatuhan untuk penderita TB di Rumah Sakit Paru Khusus Medan 2019. Penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan pendekatan Cross-Sectional. Populasi adalah Pasien PMO dan Tuberkulosis Paru yang datang berobat di Rumah Sakit Paru Khusus Januari-Mei 2019 berjumlah 95 orang. Sampel menggunakan total populasi. Analisis data menggunakan univariat, bivariat dan multivariat dengan regresi logistik. Hasil studi regresi logistik menemukan nilai sig pada variabel pendidikan = 0,115, perumahan = 0,054, hubungan keluarga = 0,000, pengetahuan = 0,004 dan pendidikan kesehatan = 0,001. Variabel hubungan keluarga memiliki nilai Exp (B) terbesar (42.874), sehingga hubungan keluarga dekat memiliki kecenderungan 42.874 kali lebih besar pengaruhnya terhadap kepatuhan minum obat dibandingkan dengan hubungan keluarga yang kurang dekat. Kesimpulannya adalah pengaruh hubungan keluarga, pengetahuan dan pendidikan kesehatan. Pendidi-kan dan perumahan dengan kepatuhan pengobatan tidak ditemukan. Variabel yang paling signifikan mempengaruhi kepatuhan pengobatan adalah hubungan keluarga. Direkomendasikan kepada Rumah Sakit Paru Khusus bekerja sa-ma dengan Departemen Kesehatan untuk memberikan lebih banyak informasi kepada PMO dan penderita dalam meningkatkan pengetahuan seperti pengadaan buku saku dan selebaran PMO.
The Left Ventricular End-Systolic Pressure Correlation with Aortic Valve Timing; a Novel Inotropic Index Description Using a Dual Pressure Catheter
Authors: Konecny Filip
Published: July 2022

Myocardial contraction is generated by ventricular pressure in early systole by the isometric force against closed valves, as ventricle is contracting without changing volume. This initial contractile phase of cardiac cycle (early systole) is followed by rapid shortening, isotonic contraction, allowing ejection of the blood against changing LV afterload. LV is coupled to the systemic arterial pressure; hence LV ejection is closely linked to the properties of the aortic valve, aorta, and its distributing arteries. Isometric relationship in the LV was characterized using the load-dependent example (naïve vs. post-dobutamine), observed mostly in case of rate of rise of LVP, LV ESP and decrease of pulse wave velocity, characteristics of LV baroinometry. Furthermore, by performing load-independent maneuver, afterload (LV ESP) was adjusting at every cardiac cycle, while an assessment of LV ESP and aortic valve timing was able to be established. By plotting decaying LV ESP against aortic valve timing, highly linear correlation of load-independent isotonic, but also an isometric contractility was captured. Steeper linear slope and time-axis intercept (IC) were identified in case of post-inotropic challenge, recapitulating changes otherwise measured during pressure-volume exam. This relationship, measured by dual-pressure catheter, could serve as novel inotropic index of functional cardiac contractility. Keywords: Left Ventricle (LV); Contractility; Inotropy; Load-Dependent and Independent; Stressed Volume; Dual Pressure Catheter. 1. Assessment of cardiac contractility using dual pressure catheter. 2. IVCO inferior vena cava occlusion, ECC excitation-contraction coupling, EF ejection fraction, TTE transthoracic echocardiography, Ea end arterial elastance, PRSW preload recruitable stroke work, IC intercept, PWV pulse wave velocity.
Study of Angiogenesis in Experiment
Authors: Elizaveta Bon
Published: July 2022

The creation of new blood vessels is referred to as angiogenesis. Endothelial cells, which line the inside wall of blood arteries, migrate, proliferate, and differentiate during this process. Chemical cues in the body influence the process of angiogenesis. This study intends to highlight the expression of various angiogenic indicators throughout various diseases, the involvement of pro-angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors during angiogenesis, and the use of angiogenic inhibitors during antiangiogenic therapy, particularly in cancer.
Principios de Ginecología Vol. 2
Authors: Cuenca Vega María Fernanda , Pérez Chingo María Fernanda , Cóndor Celi Magaly Lucía , Lara Arriaga Silvia Maria , Jumbo Saltos Roberto Vicente , Sanchez Asitimbay Karla Mishell , Chicaiza Chimbolema Miryam Elizabeth , Verdugo Guilcaso Aida Pamela , Muñoz Argudo Erika Tatiana , Chácon López Juan Ernesto , Imbaquingo Torres Diana Elizabeth , Arbona Chávez Isis
Published: July 2022

En Principios de Ginecología se repasan 12 temas relevantes de la especialidad tanto en ginecología como en obstetricia. Obra de consulta que puede ser revisada ya sea por temas de manera individual o en su conjunto como obra de texto. El presente libro está dirigido tanto a médicos generales que optan por esta especialidad como a especialistas en formación que se encuentran realizando sus practicas en el sistema nacional de salud.
Effects of School Environment, Classroom Instruction, and Self-efficacy on Chinese Students’ Motivation for Oral English
Authors: Bizhu He  , Shiyu Guo  , Qian Chen  , Hector Rivera
Published: July 2022

In this study, we examined the relationships among students’ self-efficacy of oral English competency, oral English environment in college, English class instruction, and motivation. The participants were 1,045 non-English-major freshman and sophomore students from a tier-one university in central China. Hypotheses were tested with a structural equation model (SEM), which controlled for gender, age, major, the score of English college entrance examination, and extra time spent on oral English learning. The overall model yielded a good fit with the data (CFI = .95, TLI = .94 RMSEA = .05, and χ2(230) = 796.50, p< .01). The results showed that students’ self-efficacy positively mediated the effects of college oral English learning environment in predicting students’ oral English motivate   on. The significant positive effects of the environmental and instructional factors on motivation via self-efficacy suggest that students will benefit from school activities and instructional approaches that foster their expected English learning goals. Policy recommendations to motivate university students in English-foreign-language contexts are provided based on the findings.
Textbook Series and English O-NET: Alignments of Prepared Knowledge and Secondary School Final Year Assessment
Authors: Napak-on Sritrakarn
Published: July 2022

The preparation for English language teaching materials in Thai secondary schools rely primarily on the use of western-published textbooks. Reasons are given by teachers that the books have assured the accuracy of the language (Ulla, 2019), and they provide proper models of language use (Tomlinson, 2008; Ulla, 2019). By using these textbooks, one of the ultimate goals for every school is to prepare students for the Ordinary National Educational Test (O-NET) in the final year of their secondary education (Grade 12). It is therefore interesting to examine whether or not the textbook series equip students with the knowledge and skills of language which align with the secondary school final year assessment. The preliminary investigation of this study (Sritrakarn, 2021) found that the English O-NET test items designed during the years 2016-2019 were partially aligned with the learning domains of the basic education core curriculum. This present study examined further the alignments of the O-NET tests and the school’s equipped knowledge through textbook series. Taking the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistic (SFL) genre-based approach, the texts and discourses used in the textbook series of one school were compared with those found in the O-NET test items. This paper discusses the findings and the implications of how to prepare the sources of input knowledge for the national assessment.
PALATAL RUGAE PATTERN IN GENDER IDENTIFICATION - A FORENSIC STUDY
Authors: Dr. Gutta Mounika  , Dr. Bonthagarla Krishna Sahi  , Dr. A.D.N Deepika  , Dr.  Naidu Harika  , Dr.  Avuluri Malyadri
Published: July 2022

Background: Palatal rugae pattern is reasonably unique to an individual and remain stable throughout lifetime. It can serve as an important tool in forensic identification particularly when other regular methods of identification become difficult.Aim: To evaluate the palatal rugae pattern between both gender in terms of Number, Shapes and Length on right and left sides among different age groups.Materials and methods: Cross-sectional study comprising of 60 patients which were divided into four groups according to their age. Each of the four groups consisted of 15 participants of whom 30 were males and 30 were females. All the patients meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were randomly selected and alginate impressions of the hard palate were taken and casted by dental stone. The data were assessed based on the Thomas and Kotze classification (1983) and the rugae patterns were delineated using sharp graphite pencil under adequate light and were analysed macroscopically.Statistical analysis: The obtained values were analysed using Student’s t- test for evaluation of gender difference in rugae patterns and ANOVA was applied for determination of age groups using SPSS version 20.0 software.Results: Palatal rugae of right side showed higher prevalence and curved rugae in females than in males and the finding is statistically significant. The mean number of rugae showed a slight decreasing trend with increasing age with more curved rugae and size of the palatal rugae is slightly increased up till the middle age group, as growth ceases thereafter.Conclusion: The present study reveals significant gender and age difference in palatal rugae pattern. Thus, palatal rugae appear to possess features of an ideal forensic identification parameters such as uniqueness, postmortem resistance and stability, provided antemortem record exists.
DIFFERENT METHODS OF AGE ESTIMATION IN CHILDREN WITH MILD TO MODERATE HYPODONTIA
Authors: Muge Tokuc  , Muge Bulut
Published: July 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the most reliable method to provide consistent results in age estimation in patients with mild-to-moderate hypodontia.Material and Methods: A total of 126 patients (78 girls, 48 boys) with mild-to-moderate hypodontia were separated into 2 groups according to the severity of hypodontia considering similar age and sex distribution. A control group was formed of 126 age and sex-matched patients with complete dentition. The formation stages of permanent teeth on panoramic radiographs were evaluated according to the 12-stage classification of Haavikko, and the 8-stage classification of Demirjian et al. For dental age calculation, these stages were scored according to datasets provided by Haavikko, Demirjian et al. and Willems et al.Results: Agreement between dental age and chronological age was examined using the Interclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Sex did not significantly affect the difference between the methods (p=0.435; p=0.591). Calculated dental age according to the different methods showed significantly differences according to the study groups (p (group*method) =0.003; p (group*method) =0.008). In all the groups, excellent agreement levels were obtained using the Haavikko method (ICC≥0.90).Conclusions: The Haavikko method was detected as more reliable in healthy Turkish children and children with mild-to-moderate hypodontia than the Demirjian and Willems methods.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF DENTURE MARKING SYSTEMS AMONG NEPALESE DENTAL PRACTITIONERS WITH POTENTIAL IMPLICATIONS IN HUMAN IDENTIFICATION.
Authors: Manjeev Guragain  , Samarika Dahal  , Amar Bochibhaya  , Srijana Dahal  , Rinu Sharma  , Radha Baral
Published: July 2022

Background: Denture marking not only aids in the recovery of lost dentures, but it also aids in theidentification of the suspected deceased person. Many forensic experts have recommended thatidentity markers to be included in all dentures during their fabrication so that they can be used forforensic human identification in the event of a disaster.ObjectivesThe study aims to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dentur emarking system among dental practitioners of Nepal.MethodsA pre tested, self administered anonymous questionnaire consisting of 9 close endedquestions was mailed to the participants. A total of 133 responses were recorded.ResultsAccording to the findings, 54.9% of the participants were aware of the denture markingsystem. The majority of the participants felt that denture marking is a valuable procedure that isfrequently overlooked by Nepalese dentists. The majority of Nepalese dental professiona ls wereaware of the forensic use of denture marking systems and how to use them. They also agreed thatit should be included in undergraduate courses. While the majority of the participants disagreedthat denture marking is a costly and common technique w hose worth is recognized by the generalpublic.ConclusionsBased on the findings of this study, measures to raise awareness and updateknowledge and skills on denture marking among Nepalese dental practitioners should bedeveloped.
Abuse of self-medication for orodental problems among populace in rural areas of central India
Authors: Das Maneesha , Puri Harsha , Lakshmana N. , Ratnam M. V. R. , Gandhi Sweta , Gandhi Rahul A. , Singh Nayyar Abhishek
Published: July 2022

Context: The practice of self-medication has been recognized since ages. There has been enough literature available regarding it being there for medical illnesses; however, there is a relative dearth of information about it being there for orodental causes. The present study was planned to determine the abuse of self-medication for orodental causes and the reasons for resorting to it. Materials and Methods: The present study was conducted in rural areas of Central India with 230 consenting participants selected by random sampling and interviewed with the aid of an 18-point, closed-ended question-based, semi-structured questionnaire. Results: Nearly 63.59% of the participants admitted they had resorted to self-medication without any consultation. Odontalgia was the most common reason, for which people resorted to self-medication (57.69%). Seventy percent of the participants did not have the knowledge about the dose, duration, adverse drug reactions, and interactions of drugs with other drugs they had been using. Paracetamol was the most commonly abused drug for self-medication. Conclusion: Analgesics were the most common drugs abused for self-medication. Adequate health education of the populace was found mandatory to make people aware of the use and misuse of drugs and regarding the potential adverse effects and drug interactions they might have led to, especially, when used repeatedly or on a chronic basis. Furthermore, dental health-care services were supposed to be made more readily available and affordable so that self-medication among populace in rural areas could be checked effectively
A substantiate comparative study of the mandibular canine index method of gender assessment using two decedent Maharashtra population
Authors: Patil Mithileshwari , Sardar Manisha , Sinha Anuradha
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Mandibular Canine Index (MCI), indispensable tools of forensic odontology in gender determination of skeletal remains is a contributing part of anthropological, genetic, odontological, and forensic investigations as well as archaeological and medico-legal examinations. Aim & Objective: To compare the differences in odontometrics of mandibular canine between males and females of two different regions in Maharashtra. Method: Present study includes 60 individuals (15 male and 15 female subjects belonging to the Kolhapur region and 15 male and 15 female subjects belonging to the Mumbai region) having age group 21 to 28 years. The mesio-distal width of the right and left mandibular canine and intercanine distance were measured. Subsequently, standard MCI, intercanine distance, sexual dimorphism, and percentage accuracy in both regions were calculated. Result: Statistically highly significant variation was seen in mesio-distal width of mandibular canine in the left side of the population of both the regions as compared to the right side. Also, variation in intercanine distance was seen in females of both the population. There was no variation seen in MCI of both the population. The standard MCI was 0.24 for Mumbai and 0.25 for the Kolhapur population. Conclusion: As region, racial patterns, genetic and epigenetic factors indirectly affect MCI values, this technique can be used as one of the diagnostic adjuvant and reliable methods for gender determination in forensic dentistry.
Knowledge and attitude of patients with edentulism pertaining to various treatment modalities: A cross-sectional survey in Navi Mumbai
Authors: Mall Viddhi , Banga Parmeet Singh , Singh Sachdev Sanpreet , Shekatkar Yash , Dole Vinay , Kaur Banga Jasleen
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Teeth maintain the functionality and esthetics of the oral cavity. These, in turn, have an impact on the individual’s psychological and social well-being. This study aims to gauge the awareness and attitude of patients concerning various prosthodontic modalities available for the replacement of missing teeth. Method: A questionnaire-based interview of patients with missing teeth was conducted in Navi Mumbai. The questionnaire comprised 18 close ended multiple-choice questions about the knowledge and attitude of the respondents about their condition of partial or complete edentulism. Descriptive statistics were obtained and a comparison of frequencies of categories of variables with groups was done using Chi-square test. Result: The study sample of n=175 comprised 100 males and 75 females of ages ranging from 23 to 82 years. Statistically significant differences (p<0.05) were noted wherein a greater number of male participants opted for the prosthesis to regain functionality. Feasibility was found to be the most important factor affecting the choice of treatment modality by participants. Conclusion: Population in lower socioeconomic classes tend to be more affected by edentulism, primarily due to lack of awareness and low income. Hence, it is important for dental professionals to play a core role in creating awareness about the importance of oral rehabilitation.
THREE DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS OF DENTAL ARCH FORMS IN SOUTH INDIAN POPULATION
Authors: Anjali Anna Thomas  , Navaneethan R
Published: July 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to do a 3-dimensional analysis of the upper and lower dental arch forms and compare the same between male and female South Indian subjects who were not previously treated with fixed orthodontic appliances.Materials and Methods: The sample consisted of 3D scans of dental casts from 50 untreated patients(25 males and 25 females) in permanent dentition. An assessment of the arch form was performed using angular and linear values on scans using a software(MEDIT).The data was tabulated and statistically analyzed using SPSS software and Student’s t test(2- tailed) was used to determine statistical significance of differences in measurements between the two groups.Results: In male subjects the intercanine, intermolar, interpremolar diameters and arch depth were significantly greater than females and there was a statistically significant difference (p value=<0.05).Conclusion: Ovoid arch form is commonly seen in both South Indian males and females followed by broader arch forms in males and tapered arch forms in females. South Indian males have wider arches when compared to females.
PREVALENCE OF ANAEROBIC MICROBIOTA IN ORTHODONTIC PATIENTS – SCOPING REVIEW
Authors: Umarevathi Gopalakrishnan  , Vidhya Selvaraj  , Arvindh Kathir  , Samala Abhinaya  , Rajalakshmi Thakshinamoorthy
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Various appliances used in orthodontic treatment behave as plaque retentive sites which can harbor anaerobic microorganisms and this may be associated with a worsening of preexisting periodontal diseases or induce a variety of other conditions. There are contrary reports regarding the increased load of anaerobes during orthodontic treatment. This review aims to analyze the orthodontic literature regarding the prevalence of anaerobes before, during and after orthodontic treatment.Objective: To analyze the literature on the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota and its relationship with orthodontics by using the keywords “anaerobes” OR “anaerobic microbiome” OR “red complex bacteria” AND “orthodontic” OR “fixed appliance”.The Pubmed and Embase databases were searched till January 2022.Results: Orthodontic treatment increases the prevalence of anaerobic microbiota especially the orange and red complex bacteria. The removal of orthodontic appliances has shown a significant reduction in plaque along with the corresponding anaerobic pathogens.Conclusion: Proper maintenance of good oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment is essential to reduce the anaerobic microbial load, thus diminishing the risk of periodontal problems.
Addisonian Hyperpigmentation as Oral Manifestation in Primary Adrenal Insufficiency – A Case Report
Authors: Wakude Priyanka , Patil Raju Umaji , Jathar Prasad , Chaudhari Harsha , Pawar Apurva , Chaudhari Rupal
Published: July 2022

Primary adrenal insufficiency is an endocrine disorder which is characterized by aldosterone and cortisol deficiency due to destruction of the adrenal cortex. The purpose of this case report is to present a rare case of 10-year-old child patient who reported with a chief complaint of pain in the upper left back tooth region of the jaw since a week and was diagnosed as Addison disease with hyperpigmentation of dorsal surface of the tongue, perioral structures and skin folds, nails and overall skin of the body.
Oral manifestations along with endocrine issues play a crucial role in diagnosis & treatment planning of this disease. Dental infection can be a cause of adrenal crisis in patients with long term adrenal insufficiency, so paediatric dentists should be aware and a multidisciplinary approach is mandatory to ensure adequate medical and dental treatment in children.
Limited number of case reports in literature suggest that adrenal crisis is a rare emergency condition in dentistry, and diagnosis is mandatory to rule out any condition before a dental surgical procedure
Central giant cell reparative granuloma of the maxilla in a 5-year-old child- A case Report
Authors: C H Gayathri , B K Ayinampudi , P Jaladi , S P Srujana , R Muppa , B Deepika
Published: July 2022

Central Giant Reparative Granuloma is a non-neoplastic lesion that most commonly affects the mandible and is uncommon in children. This case-report detailed the clinical features, diagnosis, treatment, and recall of a 5-year-old boy. The oral lesion is erythematous and consists of a 4x3 cm well-demarcated swelling on the anterior maxilla that extends across the midline and covers the entire length of the palate till the junction of the hard and soft palate. Upon radiographic and histologic investigation, it was conclusive of Central giant cell reparative granuloma (CGCG). The treatment comprised of a conservative approach that included excision of the lesion, thereby reducing the risk of tooth and bone loss.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF DIFFERENT NICOTINE ADDICTION SCALES
Authors: Shivashankar Kengadaran  , Divvi Anusha  , Shyam Sivasamy  , Prabahakar Divyaraj
Published: July 2022

Substance abuse is a serious public health problem across the world and is one of the biggest curses that modernsociety is facing. The assessment of nicotine addiction has been considered as a key topic as research into tobaccoaddiction progresses. Improved measurement may be required to make progress in tobacco research. The way nicotineaddiction is defined and assessed can have an impact on the findings and interpretations of studies and clinical trials.The Fagerström Tolerance Questionnaire (FTQ) and its shorter counterpart, the Fagerström Test for NicotineDependence (FTND), are the most well-known measures in terms of history and have been utilised in clinical andresearch contexts. The Fagerström scales, on the other hand, were designed to assess physical tolerance and thus donot assess several important aspects of nicotine dependence, such as cravings, subjective compulsion to smoke,nicotine withdrawal, behavioural saliency, or behavioural automaticity, which are frequently regarded as coreconstructs for dependence. Some evaluation instruments have been created in order to capture various features ofnicotine addiction. Each new iteration of these scaling algorithms improves on the previous one. The purpose of thisarticle is to provide a quick overview of several scales and to explore their properties.
CONTRATOS INTELIGENTES COM ETHEREUM
Authors: FIGUEIREDO Jordan E. M. , LIMA Iremar N.
Published: July 2022

Com o avanço da tecnologia e o aparecimento da rede blockchain diversas plataformas e aplicações ganharam destaques, entre elas a plataforma Ethereum. Esta tecnologia é responsável pela criação e execução dos contratos inteligentes. O artigo apresenta os conceitos, funcionalidades e funcionamento dos contratos inteligentes e suas aplicações, assim como as principais características das tecnologias que envolvem os contratos inteligentes.
SUGESTÃO DE IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DE CONFIABILIDADE EM INDÚSTRIA QUÍMICA ALIMENTÍCIA: A FALHA NÃO É UMA OPÇÃO
Authors: Hessel, Sergio de O , Sacchetti Rodrigo , De Freitas Tiago Magalhães , Simonetti Marcelo José
Published: July 2022

Atualmente estamos vivenciando cenários de incertezas e circunstâncias adventícias onde as empresas precisam se tornar mais eficientes e dinâmicas para serem mais competitivas e poder atender às diferentes demandas do mercado, mas simultaneamente serem também mais sustentáveis para evitar desperdícios. Assim, o conhecimento do processo e gerenciamento de manutenção é imprescindível, mas que nem sempre estão disponíveis nessas empresas. A falta de abordagem e de um sistema de confiabilidade representa risco operacional, risco de segurança e perda de produção para a empresa, diante disso, faz-se necessário um processo produtivo eficiente e com poucas falhas e quebras dos equipamentos críticos, justificando e potencializando o melhor uso dos recursos para o atingimento das metas e estratégias dessas empresas. Pois bem, através de pesquisa bibliográfica e estudo envolvendo dados de falhas desses equipamentos bem como utilização de ferramentas para análises quantitativas isso é possível. O entendimento é bem claro: se os recursos fossem ilimitados não haveria a necessidade de termos um sistema de produção confiável nem qualquer gestão sobre os equipamentos críticos.
TERCEIRIZAÇÃO COMO VISÃO ESTRATÉGICA
Authors: Rosa Larissa
Published: July 2022

O presente artigo trata sobre a terceirização como alternativa para gargalos de produção e o processo de tomada de decisão com o objetivo de atender a demanda de vendas e reduzir os custos de fabricação. A pesquisa foi realizada através de um estudo de caso em uma indústria de painéis elétricos em São Paulo e avalia pontos positivos e negativos decorrentes da prática de terceirização. Neste estudo, encontra - se também uma visão geral sobre as etapas a serem seguidas para facilitar o processo de terceirização e resultando na redução de custo de 14%.
“Libres” by Moro: Politicizing Sound
Authors: Liechti Hannes
Published: July 2022

A detailed analysis of the sampling strategy behind the track “Libres” by Moro. In this track, the Argentinian producer Mauro Guz Bejar (*1993) sampled a sound of a chain from an online database.
The Spider of Sampling Reasons (SSR)
Authors: Liechti Hannes
Published: July 2022

Chapter 5 will introduce and develop an analytical tool: the spider of sampling reasons (SSR). This tool is based on the preceding discussion of the literature alongside data from my own anthropological research. It aims to facilitate the analysis of sample-based music, and will be applied in the case studies which follow. Chapter 5 also addresses, on a broader level, the question of why artists sample in experimental electronica.
“kenats” by Lara Sarkissian: a Political Signature
Authors: Liechti Hannes
Published: July 2022

A detailed analysis of the sampling strategy behind the track "kenats" by Lara Sarkissian. Sarkissian (*1992) is an electronic music producer based in Oakland, California. She further acts as a DJ (DJ FOOZOOL), filmmaker, party organizer, and label owner (Club Chai). Sarkissian is of Armenian descent, and grew up as part of an Armenian diaspora community.
The Analysis of Sample-Based Music
Authors: Liechti Hannes
Published: July 2022

Chapter 3 once again discusses the academic literature on sampling. Here I assemble a broad range of typological attempts so far made by scholars to describe various parameters of the sampling process. In doing so, I will identify crucial gaps in the research, including the little-studied focus on questions of the “why.”
Inside the Factory: Observing Musical Production
Authors: Liechti Hannes
Published: July 2022

Here, I approach the core interests of this book from yet another angle. Having analyzed the sampling processes of released tracks, I here focus on a direct observation of a musical production in the making. This will offer further insights into the creative choices of a particular sampling process and allow a well-grounded discussion of sampling as a multilevel process, as I have defined the term before.
Maternidade rima com Universidade?
Authors: Andrade Alves Christiane
Published: July 2022

Não se apresse a responder, estimada(o) leitor(a). Convido-lhe a tomar um tempo. Ao tempo que compartilho nesta resenha algumas impressões e reflexões provocadas pelo documentário ‘Hora Incerta’; do pranto das mães que é invisível às estatísticas, para além dos outros tantos fatores de exclusão das mulheres dos bancos universitários. Do curso solitário, mas não só, também fragmentário, antes que tortuoso, por vezes impossível. O retrato registrado no mencionado documento audiovisual decerto não se restringe  ao quadro discente de mães da Universidade Federal de São João del-Rei-MG ali concentrado, mas se expande pelo país alcançando tantas outras mulheres que encolhem. Por favor, leitor(a), sente-se e sinta.
Domínios, aplicações, desafios e oportunidades sobre Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT): Um mapeamento sistemático da literatura
Authors: Velasco Gislainy Crisostomo , Carvalho Sergio T.
Published: July 2022

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) têm ganhado visibilidade pelo seu uso no mundo das artes digitais e jogos. O padrão ERC-721 permite ter tokens únicos, ou seja, não intercambiáveis no ecossistema Blockchain. Este artigo apresenta resultados de um mapeamento sistemático visando trazer horizontes de pesquisa e potenciais caminhos que podem ser explorados com as tecnologias blockchain e NFT, elencando os principais domínios, aplicações, desafios e oportunidades envolvendo ambas as tecnologias. As principais contribuições deste trabalho são: (1) identificação dos principais domínios e aplicações em que o NFT está sendo empregado; (2) desafios e oportunidades de pesquisa relacionadas a blockchain e NFT. Os principais desafios estão em pontos como a dificuldade de se gerenciar chaves privadas, a propriedade dos dados, propriedade intelectual e legislação com pouca orientação em relação a direitos autorais e ao uso de NFTs. Há ainda desafios e oportunidades no desenvolvimento das soluções de software, em especial quanto à definição de um ciclo de vida de desenvolvimento dos tokens.