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Morphological, Phytochemical and Molecular Characteristics of NSIC-Registered Varieties of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) in the Philippines
Authors: Calimpang Ison A. , Jr. Renerio P. Gentallan , Borromeo Teresita H. , Cruz Pompe C. Sta. , Bartolome Michael Cedric B. , Timog Emmanuel Bonifacio S.
Published: March 2023

Background: Garlic belongs to the largest monocot genus, Allium, comprising different species known for their use as spices and medicinal plants. It ranks second in volume and area of production among the Allium species, next to onoin. The Philippines is renowned for garlic varieties with a strong and pungent odour observed in the seven accessions registered at the National Seed Industry Council (NSIC), Department of Agriculture, Philippines. Morphological, phytochemical and molecular characterization of the different garlic varieties would provide baseline information important to the identification of the registered varieties, their conservation and improvement. Methods: Physiologically mature and disease-free NSIC-registered garlic accessions were characterized and evaluated at the Institute of Crop Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños. The bulbs were separated from each other and planted in a homogenous field. Morphological characterization was done from the vegetative stage until bulb harvesting using an Allium spp. descriptor list. The mature bulbs of each accession were screened for phytochemicals and alliin content. SSR markers were used to fingerprint the eight garlic accessions. Result: Qualitative characters showed low diversity (H’ = 0.22), while quantitative characters had intermediate diversity (H’= 0.51). Identical phytochemicals, flavonoids and phenols, were detected across all the garlic accessions. Despite this, alliin content varied considerably with Bang-ar and Mindoro having the highest (37.70±0.70 mg/g) and lowest (17.22±0.68 mg/g) alliin contents, respectively. Only one SSR primer, ASA-24, showed polymorphic bands that can discriminate Batanes White and MMSU Gem from the other NSIC-registered garlic varieties.
Planificación de la co-enseñanza: agenda co-plan para favorecer el rol de la educadora diferencial
Authors: Espinoza Camila , Tapia Carmen
Published: March 2023

La educación inclusiva, piedra angular de una educación transformadora, favorece el aprendizaje y participación de estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Al analizar las prácticas entre una educadora diferencial y una profesora de aula regular, se identifica una escasa colaboración en la co-enseñanza y desvalorización del rol. Se plantea como objetivo fortalecer la dimensión de planificación para el robustecimiento del rol de la educadora diferencial. La investigación se orientó desde un enfoque cualitativo y un diseño de investigación acción, a partir de la cual se creó una agenda de co-enseñanza para robustecer la dimensión de la planificación. Participaron una profesora de educación diferencial y una profesora de aula regular de nivel básico. Los resultados muestran logros en todas las dimensiones de la co-enseñanza. El trabajo con la agenda aportó a la organización, la colaboración y la valorización del rol de la profesora de educación diferencial. Se concluye que la agenda Co-plan, es una herramienta valiosa para facilitar la colaboración profesional y permite transitar desde un rol desdibujado de la educadora diferencial a una valorización profesional.
Influência e origem da experiência de ouvir vozes
Authors:   Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, Souza Thylia Teixeira , Kantorski Luciane Prado ,   Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Couto Maria Laura de Oliveira ,   Prefeitura Municipal de Pelotas, Machado Roberta Antunes ,   Instituto Federal de Educação
Published: March 2023

Contexto: O fenômeno de ouvir vozes está presente em um percentual significativo da população mundial sem necessariamente desencadear sofrimento psíquico. Porém, quando a audição de vozes está atrelada ao saber psiquiátrico hegemônico, produz preconceito e estigma social. No entanto, desde o final da década de 80 do século XX, esse fenômeno vem sendo compreendido pelo Movimento Internacional de Ouvidores de Vozes como uma variação da subjetividade, produzindo novas abordagens de cuidado, distante das velhas práticas psiquiátricas às pessoas que ouvem vozes. Objetivo: conhecer as interpretações sobre a origem das vozes e as influências que elas assumem na vida do ouvidor. Metodologia: pesquisa qualitativa exploratória, em que foram realizadas entrevistas semiestruturadas com 14 ouvidores de vozes em um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial no Sul do Brasil no período de abril a maio de 2018. Resultados: emergiram dois temas para discussão: interpretação da origem das vozes e influências que as vozes possuem no cotidiano do ouvidor. Foram encontradas a presença de crenças religiosas e questões sobrenaturais, além da influência das vozes em atividades diárias simples, que geram intenso sofrimento levando ao isolamento social, ansiedade e depressão. Conclusões: o movimento internacional de ouvidores permite que os profissionais da saúde/saúde mental compreendam e tratam os sujeitos que ouvem vozes para além do que diz o saber psiquiátrico, pois os mesmos passam a entender o sujeito a partir das suas narrativas e histórias de vida, o que contribuiu para a criação de estratégias para lidar com as vozes e auxiliar na ressignificação das mesmas.
A Saúde Mental dos enfermeiros dos cuidados de saúde primários versus diferenciados e que prestam cuidados a doentes Covid-19: estudo comparativo
Authors:   Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Pires Cláudia Sofia Martins , Teixeira Maria Cristina Martins ,   Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, Pimentel Maria Helena ,   Instituto Politécnico de Bragança
Published: March 2023

Contexto: O enfermeiro é um profissional de referência dos indivíduos, famílias e comunidades. Para cuidar dos outros o enfermeiro precisa de cuidar de si, devendo garantir a sua saúde mental. Alterações ao nível da saúde mental podem implicar, de forma negativa, a qualidade dos cuidados. Objetivos: (i) Avaliar o nível de saúde mental dos enfermeiros e a sua relação com as variáveis de caraterização biossocial e profissional; (ii) Analisar se o nível de saúde mental dos enfermeiros difere em função das unidades de prestação de cuidados: cuidados de saúde primários versus diferenciados, bem como da prestação de cuidados a doentes Covid-19. Metodologia: Estudo transversal quantitativo de comparação entre grupos. Aplicou-se um questionário com duas partes, a 1ª caracteriza a amostra através das variáveis biossociais e profissionais; a 2ª integra o “Inventário de Saúde Mental” de Pais Ribeiro (2001). Amostra não probabilística de 81 enfermeiros. Análise descritiva das variáveis de caraterização e inferencial para detetar diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre grupos. Resultados: A amostra é constituída por 81 enfermeiros 84,0% (n=68) são mulheres, 75,3% (n=61) são enfermeiros dos cuidados de saúde diferenciados e 54,3% (n=44) prestaram cuidados a doentes Covid-19. O score total do MHI é significativamente mais baixo em enfermeiros dos cuidados de saúde primários em comparação com os colegas dos cuidados diferenciados (63,5±17,71 versus 72,5±16,15 p=0.027), bem como nos enfermeiros que prestam cuidados a doentes Covid-19 em comparação com os que não prestam esses cuidados (68,6±15,83 versus 75,5±15,71 p<0.001). Conclusão: Apesar de o nível de saúde mental destes enfermeiros ser elevado, os resultados demonstram risco de deterioração da saúde mental nos enfermeiros dos cuidados de saúde primários, bem como nos que prestam cuidados de saúde a doentes Covid-19.
Programa de suporte medicamentoso com pessoas dependentes de substâncias: Satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem
Authors:   Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Seabra Paulo , Simões Ana ,   Equipa Técnica Especializada do Barreiro, CRI Península de Setúbal, Sequeira Ana ,   Equipa Técnica Especializada do Barreiro, CRI Península de Setúbal, Filipe Fernando ,   Equipa Técnica Especializada do Barreiro, CRI Península de Setúbal, Amaral Paula ,   Equipa Técnica Especializada do Barreiro, CRI Península de Setúbal, Sequeira Rui ,   Equipa Técnica Especializada do Barreiro, CRI Península de Setúbal
Published: March 2023

Contexto: Na saúde, a satisfação com os cuidados recebidos é um indicador relevante para a qualidade e é fundamental para a adesão terapêutica dos utentes. Objetivos: Caraterizar a satisfação com os cuidados de enfermagem numa população atendida por enfermeiros num programa de suporte medicamentoso para pessoas dependentes de substâncias. Métodos: Estudo quantitativo, observacional de corte transversal. Amostra de conveniência acedida em janeiro 2019. Elaborou-se um questionário para caraterização sociodemográfica e psicossocial, e utilizada a “Escala da satisfação dos utentes com os cuidados de enfermagem no centro de saúde”, com 22 itens [resposta entre 0-66], que avaliam a satisfação em 6 dimensões (Qualidade na assistência; Envolvimento do utente; Formalização da informação; Promoção de elo de ligação; Informação de recursos; Individualização da informação). Obteve-se o parecer positivo de uma comissão de ética. Resultados: Participaram 181 (n) pessoas. Obteve-se um Alpha de Cronbach da escala, de 0,892. A média apurada foi 59,36 dp=8,19 [23-66]. A subescala que revelou maior índice de satisfação foi “Individualização da informação” (itens relacionados com explicação da informação, de forma compreensível, por parte dos enfermeiros, assim como garantir que o utente percebeu a informação). Com menor índice de satisfação “Informação de recursos” (preocupação em envolver os familiares, informação sobre utilização de outros recursos disponíveis ou serviços de saúde). Conclusões: A satisfação é elevada, sendo a maior dificuldade apontada à inclusão de outros agentes no processo de acompanhamento e a informação de outros recursos disponíveis. Os resultados mantêm aberta a discussão sobre a melhor forma de fazer investigação sobre satisfação.
Intervenções De Enfermagem Promotoras De Esperança Na Reabilitação Psicossocial Orientada Para O Recovery - Revisão Integrativa Da Literatura
Authors:   Unidade Local de Saúde do Litoral Alentejano, Mendes Liliana , Ramos Lino ,   Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal, Nicolau Célia ,   Unidade Local de Saúde do Litoral Alentejano, José Simão ,   Centro Hospitalar de Setúbal
Published: March 2023

Contexto: A esperança é um sentimento essencial à vida e é um elemento impulsionador do processo de reabilitação psicossocial orientada para o Recovery (PRPOR). Importa, pois, sintetizar e integrar o conhecimento existente acerca das intervenções de enfermagem especializadas e autónomas promotoras de esperança na população em PRPOR. Objetivo: Identificar as intervenções de enfermagem especializadas e autónomas promotoras de esperança na população em processo de reabilitação psicossocial orientado para o Recovery. Método: Revisão Integrativa de acordo com os critérios do Joanna Briggs Institute. Efetuada pesquisa nas plataformas Ebscohost, Google Académico e BMC Nursing, entre outubro e dezembro de 2021 utilizando os descritores “Esperança” AND “Enfermagem de Saúde Mental e Psiquiátrica” AND “(Recovery em saúde mental” OR “Reabilitação psicossocial”). Resultados: Incluímos sete estudos, referentes a diversos contextos de prestação de cuidados (comunitário, hospitalar, ambulatório). Apresentamos a forma de identificar a necessidade de atenção ao foco de enfermagem “Esperança”, os diversos instrumentos de avaliação diagnóstica e as intervenções promotoras de esperança que apresentam resultados positivos. Conclusão: Os estudos incluídos identificam a relação terapêutica como contexto essencial para veicular as intervenções de enfermagem promotoras de esperança e o facto de os enfermeiros serem eles próprios fonte de instilação de esperança. É fundamental identificar os atributos da esperança, as emoções e experiências associadas e ter competência para formular objetivos realistas.
Description of Zoonostic Epidemiological Investigations In Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) At Community Health Center of Lamaru
Authors: Salsabillah Nur , Rachman Ainur , Mardiana Mardiana , Fitri Erika , Robi'ah Resandriya Rida , Indriani Selvia
Published: March 2023

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is an infectious disease caused by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This disease is still a health problem in Indonesia because the seasons are constantly changing and unpredictable, causing the disease to continue to rise and tends to be difficult to minimize. The main cause of this disease is related to the environment and the fact that there are still many mosquito larvae because the community does not carry out PSN (Mosquito Nest Eradication) and 3M Plus measures. And if the vector that causes DHF is not eradicated it can cause an outbreak. Epidemiological investigation activities are a form of community empowerment which aims to examine mosquito larvae which are vectors for DHF disease transmission and increase awareness of community behavior in carrying out DHF control and prevention. The method used was observation by observing the presence of Aedes aegypti mosquito larvae and interviews at RT 16, Lamaru Village, targeting DHF case sufferers and the people who live around it, as well as socialization regarding PSN DHF and 3M Plus and distribution of abate powder door to door. The results of the activities of the 20 houses examined were 75% positive for mosquito larvae in the bathtub and unused items in residents' homes with a larva-free rate of 25% where these results were still very low and did not meet the target of 95%. Efforts to prevent DHF can be increased through this activity with the community doing 3M Plus & PSN routinely every week.
Czy osobno też może być dobrze? Przegląd badań dotyczących opieki naprzemiennej
Authors: Popławska Martyna
Published: March 2023

Opieka naprzemienna jako jedno z rozwiązań stosowanych po rozwodzie rodziców jest szeroko komentowana i badana przez różnych specjalistów. Od kilku dekad trwają dyskusje, czy to dobre rozwiązanie dla dzieci. Badacze biorą pod uwagę, że mieszkają one de facto w dwóch domach, co może być dla nich niekomfortowe i narażać je na reperkusje wynikające z konfliktu między rodzicami. Zauważalna jest jednak zmiana akcentów w dyskusji na ten temat. Naukowcy zadają sobie pytanie, czy narażanie dzieci na konflikt oraz pewien dyskomfort wynikający ze zmiany miejsca nie jest mniej istotny, a ważna staje się przede wszystkim relacja dziecka z obojgiem rodziców. Cel artykułu stanowi przybliżenie zagadnienia pieczy naprzemiennej w kontekście owej dyskusji. Opierając się na badaniach i analizach różnych naukowców, można wyciągnąć wnioski, że w sytuacji kontrolowanego konfliktu między rodzicami opieka naprzemienna stanowi dobre rozwiązanie dla dzieci. Pozwala na kontakt zarówno z matką, jak i z ojcem, a obojgu rodzicom zapewnia aktywny udział w wychowaniu dzieci.
Symulowana intymność w relacjach typu „friends with benefits”
Authors: Bieńko Mariola
Published: March 2023

W narracji biograficznej młodych dorosłych przedłużenie dojrzewania to świadome oddzielenie życia seksualnego od prokreacji i małżeństwa. Kultura „podrywu”, obrazująca wyraźną zmianę w kierunku akceptacji przez młodych dorosłych w zachodnich społeczeństwach przygodnego, nierelacyjnego seksu, wywołuje znaczne zainteresowanie w naukach społecznych. Prezentowany artykuł definiuje i opisuje społeczny konstrukt „przyjaźni z korzyścią/bonusem” definiowanej jako relacja, w której przyjaciele przeciwnej płci utrzymują ze sobą powtarzalne kontakty seksualne, wykluczają jednak romantyczne uczucie i zaangażowanie. Związki te postrzegane są jako krótkoterminowe strategie dobierania się w pary, niezwiązane z planem stworzenia stałego związku.

Celem artykułu jest przedstawienie wyników badań jakościowych opartych na 42 na wpół ustrukturalizowanych wywiadach z kobietami i mężczyznami w wieku od 27 do 38 lat, zamieszkującymi z rodzicami w Warszawie. Analiza skupia się na zobrazowaniu stosunku młodych dorosłych do friendship with benefits jako jednej z form realizowanych przez nich samych relacji w intymnym związku, jak i oceny tego nowego wymiaru relacyjności w środowisku ich rówieśników.
La corrupción en las inversiones internacionales. Análisis de los efectos jurídicos de la corrupción en el arbitraje de inversiones ante el CIADI
Authors: Aragonés Molina Laura
Published: March 2023

La corrupción ha dejado de ser un problema local para adquirir una dimensión transnacional. La intensificación de las relaciones económicas internacionales y la eliminación de barreras para el comercio y la inversión contribuyen al desarrollo económico y social de los Estados, pero este desarrollo se ve mermado cuando median prácticas corruptas en los procesos de formalización de las inversiones internacionales. No es extraño, por tanto, que surjan conflictos entre el inversor extranjero y el Estado receptor de la inversión en algún momento de la vida de la inversión y estos acudan al Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones (CIADI) como el foro más adecuado para resolver sus controversias. En este trabajo, analizamos la práctica del CIADI en los casos en los que alguna de las partes ha alegado actos de corrupción, con dos objetivos esenciales; un objetivo particular que consiste en analizar los efectos jurídicos que estas alegaciones pueden producir en el proceso según quién formula la alegación y las dificultades jurídico-procesales que surgen en estos casos; y un objetivo general que trasciende al caso particular, que es averiguar si el arbitraje internacional puede constituir una herramienta jurídica efectiva para disuadir a inversores y Estados de incurrir en prácticas corruptas.
A la vuelta de treinta años. La implementación de la Directiva 93/13 sobre cláusulas abusivas, tarea conjunta y progresiva del legislador y los jueces
Authors: Jerez Delgado Carmen , Verdún Pérez Francisco
Published: March 2023

Transcurridos treinta años desde que se publicó la Directiva 93/13 sobre cláusulas abusivas, en España continúa el proceso de progresiva implementación, legal y jurisprudencial, en el que los jueces juegan un importante rol a través de la cuestión prejudicial. Esta Directiva es -como ninguna otra- un paradigma del juego institucional entre los Estados miembros y la Unión Europea. Y muy concretamente lo es el caso español. Una Directiva que en principio tiene contenido material o sustantivo, ha resultado ser un auténtico caballo de Troya en el Derecho formal (procesal) español, viniendo a alterar sus principios clásicos, ante el estupor de la doctrina procesalista
Evaluation of BSP and DMP1 in hydroxyapatite crab shells used for dental socket preservation
Authors: Kamadjaja Michael Josef Kridanto , Salim Sherman , Waluyo Wiwik Herawati , Noor Tengku Natasha Eleena binti Tengku Ahmad
Published: March 2023

Background: Bone resorption due to tooth extraction leads to unpredictable bone volume for future prosthetics. Crab shells were promoted as a solution to prevent bone resorption, along with an effort to reduce biological waste. Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the expression of bone sialoprotein (BSP) and dentine matrix protein-1 (DMP1) in the wound healing process in tooth-extraction sockets after applying a crab shell-derived hydroxyapatite scaffold. Methods: The subjects (28 Cavia cobaya) were divided into control and treatment groups. The control group was left untreated, while the treatment group received a hydroxyapatite scaffold of Portunus pelagicus shell in the tooth socket. The expression of BSP and DMP1 was determined by immunohistochemical staining on days 7 and 14. One-way analysis of variance and Tukey’s honest significance difference test were used to find the groups with the most significant difference. Results: The highest mean expression of BSP and DMP1 was in the day 14 treatment group, while the lowest was in the day 7 control group. Conclusion: Administering hydroxyapatite scaffold derived from the Portunus pelagicus shell to the post-extraction sockets increased the expression of both BSP and DMP1.
Changes in the corrosion rate and microstructure of beta titanium wire using kiwi peel extract
Authors: Lubis Hilda Fitria , Natarisya Hanifa
Published: March 2023

Background: Beta titanium orthodontic wire is known to have good corrosion resistance but is weak in acidic environments, which advance the corrosion rate. One natural inhibitor that can be used to decrease corrosion is kiwi peel extract, which has a high antioxidant level. Purpose: This study aims to examine the ability of the extract to decrease the corrosion rate and microstructural changes of beta titanium at an acidic pH (pH 5). Methods: The samples used were beta titanium with a diameter of 0.016 x 0.022 in and a length of 6 cm. A total of 28 samples (n=28) were divided into four groups—a control group immersed in pH 5 artificial saliva and three treatment groups immersed in kiwi peel extract at concentrations of 400, 500, and 600 ppm (n=7), respectively. The samples were immersed for seven days at 37oC in an incubator. The corrosion rate was tested using the weight-loss method and microstructure change was analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). Results: One-way ANOVA showed that there are significant differences in corrosion rates between beta titanium immersed in artificial saliva and beta titanium immersed in kiwi peel extract with p=0.01 (p<0.05). SEM analysis results showed that the group with the least surface changes was the one immersed in 400 ppm of kiwi peel extract. Conclusion: Weight-loss and SEM methods show similar results. Kiwi peel extract proved to decrease the corrosion rate and changes in the microstructure of the wire most effectively at a concentration of 400 ppm.
Post-tooth extraction induction effect of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and demineralized freeze-dried bovine bone xenograft treatment on alveolar bone trabecula area
Authors: Kresnoadi Utari , Salsabila Najla , Rahmania Primanda Nur , Adventia Phara Aster Chandra , Rahmani Bima Subiakto , Yoda Nobuhiro
Published: March 2023

Background: After tooth extraction, alveolar bone resorption occurs naturally, followed by alveolar bone remodeling. Alveolar bone formation is characterized by an increase in density and expansion of the trabecular bone. Socket preservation using a combination of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and demineralized freeze-dried bovine bone xenograft (DFDBBX) is expected to increase the area of the alveolar bone trabeculae and thus accelerate the process of alveolar bone formation. Purpose: This study aimed to determine if a combination of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and DFDBBX could increase the area of the alveolar bone trabeculae in tooth extraction sockets. Methods: With their lower left incisors extracted, the 56 Cavia cobayas were divided into eight treatment groups according to the material given: polyethylene glycol (PEG), DFDBBX and PEG, Moringa oleifera leaf extract and PEG, and a combination of Moringa oleifera leaf extract, DFDBBX, and PEG. On the seventh and thirtieth days, the Cavia cobayas were sacrificed and examined. Histopathological samples were stained with Hematoxylin-Eosin (HE) to evaluate the trabecula area, and data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD. Results: On the thirtieth day, the group that received a combination of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and DFDBBX had the greatest area of alveolar bone trabeculae. Conclusion: A combination of Moringa oleifera leaf extract and DFDBBX induced in the tooth extraction socket can increase the area of the alveolar bone trabeculae.
The relationship between tooth loss and pre-elderly nutritional status and quality of life
Authors: Ulfa Widiya , Amalia Rosa , Santoso Al Supartinah
Published: March 2023

Background: Tooth loss leads to decreased masticatory function, which affects nutritional intake. Tooth loss accompanied by poor nutritional status affects quality of life both physically and psychosocially. Purpose: This study was conducted to identify the relationship between number of teeth lost due to nutritional status and quality of life. Methods: A study conducted at Gulai Bancah Primary Health Care in Bukittinggi. Participants were recruited using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. 178 pre-elderlies aged between 45 and 59 years took part in this study. Tooth loss was reported in the dental examination format while nutritional status and quality of life pertaining to dental and oral health were determined using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). Pearson correlation and path analysis were utilized to analyze the data. Results: The Pearson correlation test indicated a moderate correlation between tooth loss and nutritional status (r = -0.549) and a strong correlation between the number tooth lost and quality of life (r = -0.742). Pathway analysis confirmed that the direct effect value (beta coefficient = 0.552) was greater than the indirect effect value (beta coefficient = 0.189). The findings indicated that, indirectly, the amount of tooth loss mediated with nutritional status had no significant relationship to quality of life. Conclusion: An increase in tooth loss leads to pre-elderly poor nutritional status and quality of life. However, nutritional status is not an intermediate factor between the number of teeth lost and pre-elderly quality of life.
Using the Demirjian method for estimating the dental age of children in Surabaya, Indonesia
Authors: Prakoeswa Beshlina Fitri Widayanti Roosyanto , Kurniawan Arofi , Chusida An'nisaa , Rizky Beta Novia , Darmawan Anugerah I'zaaz , Aisyah Andini Kamilia Nur , Alias Aspalilah
Published: March 2023

Background: The Demirjian method is used in assessing the stages of growth and development of teeth to calculate a person’s estimated age. In 1973, Demirjian identified the eight stages of tooth growth and development and their respective criteria. Purpose: To analyze the validity of Demirjian’s method for estimating dental age among children aged 6–17 years old in Surabaya, Indonesia. Methods: From August–October 2020, 162 panoramic radiographs of patients aged 6–17 years were taken at the radiology department of Airlangga Dental Hospital. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS software for different tests, including a paired t test. Results: Using the Demirjian method, there was no significant dissimilarity between chronological age (CA) and estimated dental age (EDA) in the male group. However, a significant dissimilarity was found between CA and EDA in the female group. Conclusion: Demirjian’s method can be used as a tool for estimating the dental age of males age 6-17 years old in Surabaya.
Antibiofilm activity of neem leaf (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) ethanolic extracts against Enterococcus faecalis in vitro
Authors: Suhartono Suhartono , Soraya Cut , Shabira Putri
Published: March 2023

Background: Enterococcus faecalis commonly infects root canals by forming a biofilm. Extracts from neem leaves (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) have been shown to have antibacterial properties, indicating their potential in preventing or treating biofilm formation caused by bacteria. Purpose: This study aims to investigate the phytochemical compounds present in neem leaves (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) and establish the concentration of ethanol-based neem leaf extract that can effectively inhibit the in vitro growth of Enterococcus faecalis biofilm. Methods: This study employed the maceration technique for extraction, gas chromatography mass spectroscopy for the analysis of plant chemicals, and a microtiter plate assay for measuring biofilm formation with treatment concentrations of 6.25%, 12.5%, 25%, 50%, and 75%, with a positive control of 0.2% chlorhexidine. Results: A phytochemical analysis revealed that the ethanol extract of neem leaves contained 22 different metabolites, mainly terpenoids and fatty acids. The extract demonstrated antibiofilm activity only at a concentration of 12.5% with an average biofilm inhibition of 36.85%. However, lower concentrations of 6.25%, 25%, 50%, and 75% had the opposite effect, promoting biofilm formation in Enterococcus faecalis. Conclusion: Phytochemical metabolite contained in the ethanolic extracts of neem leaves might contribute a promising agent in treating a biofilm-mediated root canal infection of Enterococcus faecalis.
Targeting regulated cell death pathways in acute myeloid leukemia
Authors: Garciaz Sylvain , Miller Thomas , Collette Yves , Vey Norbert
Published: March 2023

The use of the BCL2 inhibitor venetoclax has transformed the management of patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are ineligible for intensive chemotherapy. By triggering intrinsic apoptosis, the drug is an excellent illustration of how our greater understanding of molecular cell death pathways can be translated into the clinic. Nevertheless, most venetoclax-treated patients will relapse, suggesting the need to target additional regulated cell death pathways. To highlight advances in this strategy, we review the recognized regulated cell death pathways, including apoptosis, necroptosis, ferroptosis and autophagy. Next, we detail the therapeutic opportunities to trigger regulated cell death in AML. Finally, we describe the main drug discovery challenges for regulated cell death inducers and their translation into clinical trials. A better knowledge of the molecular pathways regulating cell death represents a promising strategy to develop new drugs to cure resistant or refractory AML patients, particularly those resistant to intrinsic apoptosis.
Assessment of Backyard Chicken Farmers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Management and Biosecurity in Bangladesh
Authors: Khalil Ibrahim , Khanom Jobaida , Eliyas Mohammad , Sarker Sudeb , Abid Md. Harisul , Hossain Syed , Awosile Babafela
Published: March 2023

Backyard chickens are the most popular poultry in Bangladesh due to their production potential, and income generation. However, this farming can be a factor in zoonotic disease transmission. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to biosecurity and management among backyard chicken households in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 295 households in six sub-districts of different six divisions of Bangladesh. The study used a convenient sampling technique to choose the divisions, then the districts and sub-districts. A well-structured pre-tested questionnaire was used to interview randomly selected households. In this study, most of the respondents relied on agriculture crop production (n=128) as their primary source of income, relied on scavenging for their birds’ feeding (34%), or fed their chickens whole or broken rice (32%), used tube well water (58%), used ash (38%) or sand (28%) as litter material. A significant proportion of households (40%) did not use any nest box at all. Results also showed that the most reported poultry diseases among backyard poultry farmers were Newcastle disease (49%), followed by coccidiosis (30%), fowl cholera (12%), and fowl pox (9%). In the multivariate logistic regression model, knowledge of biosecurity was associated with the household type (OR=1.4, p=0.04), knowledge of vaccination (OR=3.7, p=0.02), don’t know category (OR=4.2, p=<0.001), provision of the nest box (OR=9.5, p<0.001), training (OR=0.1, p=0.04), and air pollution (OR=0.1; p=0.04). The study found a huge knowledge gap on management and biosecurity practices present among backyard chicken farmers, which can negatively impact public health for instance in the outbreak of zoonotic diseases. Increasing farmers' biosecurity awareness through education and outreach activities could minimize the risk of disease transmission and improve both public and poultry health.
Do Computerized False Belief Tasks Impact Mentalizing Ability in People with Williams Syndrome?
Authors: Hsu Ching-fen , Rao Shi-yu
Published: March 2023

Background: People with Williams syndrome (WS) are characterized with hypersociability, fluency in languages, and advantageous face-processing skills, leading to the proposal of a social module. Previous studies on the mentalizing abilities of people with WS using two-dimensional pictures and mindreading from eyes, including normal-like, delayed, and deviant behaviors, have yielded mixed results. This study thus examined the mentalizing ability of people with WS through structured computerized animations of false belief tasks to investigate whether inferences about other people’s minds can be improved in this population.

Method: Participants were shown animations with unexpected location and content changes. After viewing each animation, participants had to answer four types of questions: character identification, reality, memory, and false belief. Their responses were recorded and analyzed.

Results: Comprehension of false belief was observed in 4-year-old healthy children, whereas children with WS showed unsuccessful comprehension of false belief (until they attained a mental age of 5.3 years), suggesting an improvement in theory of mind resulting from viewing structured computerized animations. This age is earlier than that reported by previous studies for using theory of mind to pass false belief tests (8.5 years old), even challenging the age at which individuals failed to pass the tests (12.10 years old).

Conclusions: Structured computerized animations enhanced the mentalizing ability of people with WS to a certain extent. Compared to the typically developing controls, people with WS presented with a lower developmental level in processing false belief tasks. The educational implication of this study is to develop computerized social skills interventions for people with WS.
An Experimental Case Study on How AI May Improve Communication and Resource Allocation
Authors: Obinnaya Chikezie Victor Nwosu
Published: March 2023

This paper explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help reduce the communication gap and streamline the distribution of resources. It uses an exploratory case study to examine the current state of the communication gap and the potential opportunities AI can bring to close it. The paper will discuss the current state of the communication gap, the current methods of resource distribution, and the potential opportunities AI can bring to reduce the communication gap. It will also explore the potential implications of AI on resource distribution and the communication gap. The paper will review the existing literature on the communication gap, resource distribution, and AI. It will then focus on the opportunities AI can bring to the communication gap. It will analyze the use of machine learning, natural language processing, and other AI-based technologies to reduce the communication gap. It will also examine the potential implications of AI on resource distribution, such as developing more efficient distribution channels, increasing transparency, and reducing costs. Finally, the paper will analyze the impact of AI on the communication gap and resource distribution. It will discuss the potential challenges and benefits of using AI, such as the need for data security, the potential for bias, and the limitations of AI technology. The paper will also explore the potential for AI to improve the distribution of resources and reduce the communication gap. Overall, this paper provides an exploratory case study on the opportunities of how AI can contribute to reducing the communication gap and streamlining the distribution of resources. It discusses the potential implications of AI on the communication gap and resource distribution, and it reviews the potential challenges and benefits of using AI. The paper provides an in-depth analysis of the potential opportunities of using AI to reduce the communication gap and streamline the distribution of resources.
Train-Your-Brain Program for Informal Caregivers of Stroke Survivors: A Pilot Community-Based Cognitive Intervention Study to Promote Healthy Dietary Behaviors and Social Participation
Authors: Tham Xiang Cong , Phua Vanessa Jing Xin , Ho Evelyn Kit Yee , Yan Tingting , Chen Nicole Yun Ching , Leow Mabel Qi He , Seah Xin Yi , Wu Vivien Xi , Zhou Wentao , Poon Edward Wing Hong , Liau Wei Fong , Dong Yanhong
Published: March 2023

Informal caregivers are essential in supporting stroke survivors' recovery, but it is unclear whether community interventions can promote healthy eating behaviors and social participation among stroke survivors and their caregivers. The Train-Your-Brain (TYB) program's impact on adherence to national dietary guidelines and social participation among informal caregivers and stroke survivors were assessed in a quasi-experimental study. The TYB program had nine sessions, with one focusing on healthy lifestyle. Participants were prompted to discuss the topics covered, leading to social participation. Dietary habits were assessed using fruits and vegetables consumption questions, while social participation was measured using the Social Impact Measurement Framework. Mann-Whitney U-test and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test were utilized to analyze the data. Eighteen informal caregivers and 27 stroke survivors participated in the program. Results showed a significant increase in fruit and vegetable intake and social participation in informal caregivers after the program, but there were no significant changes in stroke survivors. Informal caregivers play a crucial role in stroke survivors' lifestyle habits and in encouraging social connections with other stroke survivors. Thus, healthcare professionals should prioritize caregiver support and education to facilitate long-term dietary and social changes that can positively impact stroke survivor's recovery and quality of life.
Length structure analysis of the Atlantic thread herring (Opisthonema oglinum) captured in the Santa Cruz Channel (Pernambuco, Brazil), using generalized additive models for location, scale and shape
Authors: Do Rêgo Nathielly Lima , Andrade Humber Agrelli de , Duarte-Neto Paulo José
Published: March 2023

The Atlantic thread herring (Opisthonema oglinum) is the most common sardine in Santa Cruz Channel landings, which is located on the Northern coast of Pernambuco state, in Brazil. The species spends part of its life cycle at sea and enters estuaries at strategic times. Its high exploitation and importance to the economy in the municipalities surrounding the channel led us to reflect on the need for investigations to promote sustainable fishing and a better understanding of its behavior in that place. In this study, the standard length of the specimens was estimated using generalized additive models for location, scale, and shape, and the factors that drive the length pattern along the estuary were discussed. It was identified the presence of larger individuals in the rainy season and greater concentration in the Center-South region of the channel. The smaller sardines were concentrated near the outflow of the Botafogo River, an area of ​​secondary channels with greater mangrove coverage. Few adults enter the channel and the vast majority of specimens captured were young. Thus, it would be pertinent to explore specimens that have at least reached sexual maturity, since the capture of young individuals can cause an imbalance of species sustainability.
CHARACTERIZATION OF FEMNPO4 PRECURSORS AS A CATHODE MATERIAL FOR LITHIUM ION LIFEMNPO4 BATTERIES WITH VARIATION OF PH COPRECIPITATION
Authors: Arinawati Meidiana
Published: March 2023

Lithium Ion batteries are the talk of the town when discussing secondary energy sources. Secondary battery is a type of battery that utilizes a reversible chemical reaction. When the battery is used by connecting the load to the battery terminal (discharge), electrons will flow from the negative pole to the positive pole. Electrons will flow from the positive pole to the negative pole. Charging occurs in the battery when an external energy source is connected to the secondary battery or what is often called the charging process. The conditions for using a battery include being expected to be able to work efficiently, made from raw materials that are easily accessible and obtainable, economical, environmental friendly and high capacity. One type of battery that is often used as a secondary battery is a lithium ion battery
Women and Resilience on Pandemic Covid-19 Disaster: Feminist Participatory Action (FPA)
Authors: Lestariyanti Elina , Hidayatullah Ahmad Fauzan , Saptaningtyas Haryani , Rohman Isa Aulia
Published: March 2023

Women are the group that receives double impacts than men in disaster situations, including the Covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand, women have bigger potentials to participate in the implementation of the Covid-19 pandemic disaster management. This article explores women's resilience initiatives in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic disaster situation. This study used a descriptive narrative method to explain the initiative of the women community assisted by LRC-KJHAM in Central Java, Indonesia. The results showed that the women's community through the feminist participatory action (FPA) took the initiative and adaptive activities during the Covid-19 pandemic, including through education consist online discussions, counseling and campaigns and promote economic empowerment such as online markets, MSMEs, health protocol equipment, women's planting movements). In this article,  Feminists Participatory Action means the collection of some actions which is based on the data collected by vulnerable women and following by distributing some actions as part of their social assistance, such as through the provision of temporary shelters for women victims of domestic violence during the pandemic.
Periglacial–Aeolian Polygonal Surface Structures in the Tibetan Plateau
Authors: Galanin A.A. , Klimova I.V. , Khristoforov I.I. , Wu Q. , Ze Zh.
Published: March 2023

—The surface pattern of permafrost area in the Tibetan Plateau, with 15–20 m polygons, resembles the patterned ground of the Arctic periglacial loess plains in northeastern Eurasia and North America. However, unlike the Arctic plains, it consists of semi-stabilized modern sand dunes, up to 2.5–3.0 m high, and U-shaped epigenetic ice wedge casts inherited from an ancient polygonal network on the surface of a 10–12-m terrace of the Yangtze River. The polygonal dunes and the U-shaped sand wedges were studied in the Yangtze head-waters in the vicinity of the high-altitude research station Bei-Lu-Xe. The polygons have desert pavement floors with ventifacts, composed of Late Pleistocene alluvial gravel and debris. The dunes and wedges consist of well sorted quartz-carbonate sand with an average grains size of 2.0–2.2 mm. Ground Penetrating Radar surveys in the area revealed the permafrost table at depths varying from 2 to 4 m below the dunes. The polygonal dunes may have formed by biogenic-aeolian deposition over an ancient system of ice wedges.
Diagnóstico del manejo de residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos para mejorar la gestión ambiental en el distrito de Callería. Provincia de Coronel Portillo - Ucayali 2018
Authors:   , Reyna Mendoza Zaida Michelle
Published: March 2023

El estudio tuvo como objetivo estudiar el manejo de residuos de equipos eléctricos y electrónicos para mejorar la gestión ambiental en el distrito de Callería, provincia de Coronel Portillo, Ucayali 2018. La metodología de diseño no experimental, tipo correlacional y enfoque cuantitativo caracterizó los residuos de aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos (RAEE) siguiendo la metodología del Manual E-Waste Volume I Inventory Assessment de UNEP. Aplicó encuestas de percepción a hogares respecto a la gestión y manejo de RAEE, encontrando que el 30.68% con equipos de informática y telecomunicaciones, 24.02% con grandes electrodomésticos, 23.52% con pequeños electrodomésticos, y 21.78% en el resto de los equipos. Según el INEI (2015) la generación de RAEE fue 4.764 Kg/persona/año para 154,082 habitantes, el cálculo de generación RAEE alcanzó 734.17 tn/año. Conforme al Reglamento Nacional para la Gestión y Manejo de RAEE encontramos cuatro etapas: generación, almacenamiento, recolección y disposición final sin desarrollo adecuado, 29.50% de almacenamiento guarda sus RAEE, 54% colectan RAEE sin saberlo en puntos de acopio o almacenes no adecuados; y la disposición final alcanza 22 km2 de CFB de área degradada en el botadero municipal. Del conocimiento de RAEE el 68% sabe que es, 79.50% manifestaron que necesitan tratamiento especial para proteger el ambiente, 45% resaltó la pobre información para mejorar el reciclaje en Perú, 37% mencionó que el problema es la ausencia de reciclaje local; 45% atribuyó la responsabilidad del manejo a la municipalidad, 26% consideró que la responsabilidad es de todos, y 12% manifiesta que la responsabilidad es del comprador.
Evaluación del nivel de desarrollo de habilidades sicomotrices mínimas requeridas por residentes quirúrgicos del HNAL para realizar cirugía laparoscópica exitosamente, Lima 2020
Authors:   , Peralta Peralta Luis Miguel Anibal , Salinas Vergaray Miguel
Published: March 2023

El auge de la cirugía laparoscópica en el Perú requiere de modelos educativos formalizados, los cuales no existen de manera uniforme en nuestra realidad. Motivo por el cual el presente estudio busca una aplicación diferente de una rúbrica validada para determinar el nivel de desarrollo de las habilidades sicomotrices mínimas que deben tener los especialistas quirúrgicos para iniciarse en las cirugías laparoscópicas de forma exitosa. En el estudio se utilizó una rúbrica ya validada como instrumento de evaluación, la cual se aplicó a 20 cirujanos urólogos con experiencia laparoscópica, con lo cual se logró determinar el puntaje mínimo requerido en cada habilidad, así como el puntaje global con el cual al ser alcanzado o superado se puede aprobar la rúbrica y calificar al evaluado como capaz de llevar a cabo una cirugía laparoscópica exitosa de mínima complejidad.