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Neonatal Care Practices Among Ready Made Garments Working Mothers
Authors: Mazumder Pranay Kumar , Sharma Jhulan Das , Khan Mohammad Asif
Published: October 2022

Background: Neonatal care is an essential care dependent on team work and plays a great role in children’s survival and development. Effective ante natal care, safe delivery and care in the first week of neonate baby are crucial for neonatal mortality and morbidity. The purpose of the study is to identify neonatal care practices and beliefs, their harmful and beneficial characteristics among the RMG working mothers of below five years children. Materials and methods: A descriptive type of cross sectional study was conducted on the knowledge on Neonatal care among the Ready Made Garments (RMG) working mothers. In this study a total of 120 mothers were selected by Global Specialist Garments limited-1 (GSGL-1) at Sadarghat, Chittagong from June to July, 2014. Data were collected by using structured questionnaire through face to face interview and were then compiled, processed and analyzed by SPSS-version 20. Results: The age range of the respondents was in between 18-39 years. In this study we found that 41.67% mothers had single child while about 10% mothers had 4 or more children. Among the mothers 80% had knowledge about benefits of breastfeeding and 78.33% had given colostrums to their babies. A total 55 mothers initiate breastfeeding within an hour and 91.67% heard about exclusive breastfeeding. About 66.67% respondents delivered the last child at home among them 75% conducted by untrained Dai. Only 58.33% had knowledge about proper care of the umbilical cord. Conclusion: In this study most of the mothers did not complete their secondary education and had a lack of knowledge on neonatal care practice. More over working mothers unable to give enough time for neonatal care. National policy and planning for maternity leave should be followed in our RMG factories to minimize the problem.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (1) : 42-46
Efficacy and Safety of Dexamethasone as an Adjuvant With Bupivacaine and Lignocaine in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
Authors: Hasan Sanjida , Chowdhury Ahmed Abu Nasar , Billah KM Baki , Khatoon Syeda Nafisa , Rashid Md Harun Or , Tipu Md Rezaul Hoque , Barua Kalyan , Alam AKM Shamsul
Published: October 2022

Background: Perineural injection of corticosteroid has been successfully used to prolong the local anesthetic action. The aim of this study was to evaluation the efficacy and safety of dexamethasone as an adjuvant with bupivacaine-lignocaine in supraclavicular block. Material and methods: This analytical study was carried out in the Department of Anesthesiology in Chittagong Medical College Hospital in collaboration with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery over a period of 22 months starting from January 2012 to December 2014. A total 130 adult patients of either sex with American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) health status I-II were selected for upper limb surgery under supraclavicular brachial plexus block was randomly allocated in to two groups of 65 patients in each. Group- D was received dexamethasone 2ml (10mg) and Group-C (Control) was received distilled water 2ml in 38ml of bupivacaine and lignocaine with adrenaline (total volume of 40ml). Results: The mean onset of sensory & motor block was 7.72±1.949min & 8.75±2.008min in group-D and 10.49±0.75min & 9.41±0.76 min in group-C. The duration of analgesia in group-D was 11.40±0.844hrs and in group-C was 3.81±0.88hrs. Conclusion: There was significantly prolonged duration of analgesia and better onset of sensory and motor block in dexamethasone group without any unwanted effects.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (1) : 47-52
Study of Obstetric Cases Requiring Intensive Care Unit Management
Authors: Hoque Fahmida , Begum Rokeya , Rehena Most Jinat , Sattar Kamrun
Published: October 2022

Background : Management of critically ill obstetric patients in intensive care unit is a challenge. Pregnancy, delivery and puerperium may be complicated by severe maternal morbidity necessitating Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission. Management of the critically ill obstetric patient is very complex and requires co-operation of obstetricians with experts of other discipline. Materials and methods : This cross sectional observational study is designed on a total of 50 obstetric patients admitted in ICU, the frequency, socio demographic factor, intervention & outcome. Data was collected by researcher herself and analyzed by appropriate statistical procedure (SPSS- 20) then presented and submitted. Results : Regarding indication of ICU admission eclmpsia was 29(58%) PPH 9(18%) sepsis 5(10%) ruptured uterus 4(8%) and LVF 3(6%) among all patient admitted in ICU 48(98%) got ventilator support during their admission in ICU and 2(4%) were not ventilated. In ICU 23(46%) patients died and 27(54%) were discharged alive. Conclusion : Obstetric patients pose a major management challenge to ICU physicians and obstetricians due to altered physiology during pregnancy, consideration of fetal wellbeing, and the unique type of disorders to be dealt with. As it is a helpful and important facility for the management of obstetric emergency. Establishment of obstetric ICU is essential in all tertiary hospital.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (1) : 53-56
Predisposing Factors and Pattern of Gingival Recession Among the Patients Attending the Periodontal Department at Dhaka Dental College: An Observational Study
Authors: Rahman Mizanur , Uddin Mohammed Kamal , Rahman Taufiqur
Published: October 2022

Background: Gingival recession is defined as the displacement of the gingival margin apical to cemento-enamel junction leading to exposure of the root’s surfaces of the teeth. Thus, it creates an aesthetic problem as well as hypersensitivity of the tooth and roots caries. Objectives of this study were to explore the distributions, the severity and contributory factors of the gingival recession. Materials and methods: In this study, we studied 60 patients aged between 14 to 70 years of both sex. The presence of gingival recessions were recorded using Miller`s classification of gingival recession. Chi- square test and Students paired t-test was done to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. Results: In this study, the most frequent gingival recession was found within the age group 20-30. Higher frequency of gingival recession was seen in male (68.33%) compared to female (31.67%). Again, Miller’s class one was the most frequent recession. As a whole, anterior teeth (38%) showed more recession than premolars (25%) and molars (37%) respectively. Plaque accumulation (85%) was found as the most contributory factor for gingival recession. Length of gum recession, before and after scaling, not extending beyond the mucogingival margin were statistically correlated and found significant. Conclusion: The information found in this study would probably help in adopting long term strategies to prevent the occurrence of gingival recession.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (1) : 63-67
Acute Kidney Injury Followed by Paraquat Poisoning With Relative Absence of Pulmonary and Renal Complaints : Story of a Survivor
Authors: Saha Mrinal , Arjumand Merina , Sattar MA , Paul Sujat
Published: October 2022

A 16 years old girl admitted in the hospital after paraquat ingestion. She had oral ulceration and difficulty in swallowing. All her vital signs were normal including clear both lung fields. After few days, her tongue found coatedwith whitish debris. Her chest X-ray was normal but creatinine was 7.45 mg/dL despite normal urine output. After 2 cycle ofhemo dialysis her creatinine became normal. She had 2 unit of blood transfusion.After 3 weeks of hospital treatments she wasdischarged from hospital with all normal routine investigations including High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) of both lungs. After one month of home stay she was alright on her last follow up.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (1) : 75-77
Practice of Laboratory Medicine in Quality Health Care
Authors: Barua Pravat Chandra
Published: October 2022

Abstract not available

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 1-3
Prevalence of Breast Cancer at Divisional Level in Bangladesh
Authors: Ahmed Shakera , Azad KAK , Chakraborty Rivu Raj , Sultana Nasrin , Ahmed Farid Uddin
Published: October 2022

Background : Breast cancer remains a leading dreadful cancer of women in Bangladesh. Lack of screening program is the reason behind this high morbidity and mortality. The Government of Bangladesh (GOB) has taken initiative to develop a breast cancer screening program by Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) throughout the country. But there is almost no information on baseline prevalence of breast cancer in Bangladesh. Moreover, cancer surveillance is a fundamental element of the Cancer Control Strategy. To form a foundation of this surveillance program, the survey was done to determine the breast cancer prevalence in Chittagong Division of Bangladesh. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional population-based survey was conducted by the department of Surgery, Chattogram Medical College Hospital, in Chattogram Division from 01.12.2017 to 31.04.2018. Females willing to participate in the survey were included from 4 Upazilas (Anwara, Boalkhali, Lohagara and Patiya) of Chattogram district. CBE of the study population was performed by trained physicians to identify the suspected positive physical signs for breast carcinoma. These patients were further investigated by FNAC. Data were collected and analyzed. Results: Out of 732 women surveyed, 2 subjects (A crude prevalence rate of 273.22/100,000 women) were finally diagnosed as carcinoma breast and another 29 had benign breast disease. Conclusions: This survey is an initiative towards a large scale itra-divisional epidemiological investigation inBangladesh. The peak of breast cancer incidence in Bangladesh may be 15–20 years before the peak incidence in Western countries, suggesting that more attention should be paid to the premenopausal women.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 4-8
Comparative Study of Polymerase Chain Reaction And Routine Microbiological Methods for the Diagnosis Of Pneumococcal Meningitis in Csf
Authors: Rozario Diana Thecla D , Akter Nasima , Dewanjee Arup Kanti , Ahmed Shakeel
Published: October 2022

Background: Bacterial meningitis is an important cause of mortality and long term morbidity. Early and accurate diagnosis of bacterial meningitis is of critical concern. Though bacterial culture is considered as gold standard, this approach has some disadvantages with regard to rapidity and sensitivity. This has motivated the evaluation of alternative diagnostic strategy. This study was performed to compare between Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and conventional methods for the diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study was carried out in the Department of Microbiology, Chattogram Medical College for cytological examination, biochemical tests, Gram’s stain, culture, and PCR for lytAgene of S.pneumoniae in CSF. Results: Among the 36 cases of probable bacterial meningitis, culture was positive in 12 (33.33%) and Gram’s stain was positive in 9 (25%) cases. Streptococcus pneumoniaewas the predominent organism detected by isolation in 6(50%). PCR detected 14(46.67%) cases of S. pneumoniae among 30 bacterial meningitis cases. All the culture and Gram’s stain positive cases for Streptococcus pneumoniaewere also positive by PCR. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of PCR were 100%, 67%, 43%,100% respectively by using CSF culture as gold standard. Conclusion: PCR was highly sensitive and specific and PCR was found superior to other available methods for detection of bacterial meningitis.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 16-21
Self-Medication of Antibiotics Among Medical College Students of Chattogram
Authors: Ata Maliha , Khanom Mehrunnissa , Ferdoush Jannatul , Khair Rummana
Published: October 2022

Background: The study was conducted to observe the prevalence of practice regarding self medication of antibiotics among medical students. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study which was conducted among the preclinical phase, paraclinical phase and and clinical phase of medical students of four Medical College and Hospital in Chattogram. Total 120 students of four medical colleges participated in the study. Results: Total 120 undergraduates participated in the study. Among them 48(40%) were male and 72 (60%) were female. The prevalence of selfmedication among the medical students was 90(75%) whereas 30(25%) mentioned that they didn’t follow or encouraged selfmedication. The most important indication for antibiotic self-medication was cough and cold (60%) diarrhea (40%) then sore throat and dental infection (10%). The most common class of antibiotic self-medicated was Metronidazole (60%) followed by Azithromycin (53.33%) Amoxycillin 24(16%) and Erythromycin 20 (16.66%). Conclusions: This questionnaire based study revealed the higher prevalence of self-medication of antibiotics among the undergraduate especially in preclinical phase. The major and important reason for misuse of antibiotics is lack of proper knowledge on antibiotic resistance. It is important to spread the information and knowledge about antibiotic misuse by selfmedication and its consequent effects. Hence, incorporation of chapter in rational use of antibiotics becomes necessary and restrict the curriculum not only in Pharmacology undergraduate medical study but also should be included in the school books that can emphasizes more on the disadvantages of self medication of antibiotic.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 22-27
Satisfaction Level Among Patients Attending The Dental Out-Patient Department Toward Rendered Dental Health Services
Authors: Rahman Farina , Hoque Afroza , Khanom Mehrunnissa , Mashrur Abu Rushd Md , Hossain Md Amir , Sabuj Md Muslim Uddin , Chowdhury Md Akram Pervez
Published: October 2022

Background: Patient satisfaction with dental care is an important aspect of the quality of care both in dental hospitals and academic institutions. This study highlighted the area of patients’ satisfaction level at institutional level with available treatment facilities. The objective of the study was to assess the patients’ satisfaction level attending at the dental outpatient department toward dental health services rendered at an academic institution. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional type of observational study was conducted in Dental Unit, Chattogram Medical College, Chattogram from January 2018- June 2018.All together 100 physically and mentally sound adult patients (Visited more than once) who gave consent were interviewed throughout the process at out- patients department using 7-item closed ended questionnaire which included socio-demographic details, appointment schedule, technical competency of dental services, hospital administrative efficiency, hospital set-up environment, dentist- patient interaction and cost-effectiveness by using “Likert Scale”. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS version 20) which converted to descriptive and inferential statistics and chi square test also done to see the association. Results: Among 100 adult patients 46% were male, 54% were female, 38% belonged to 26- 40 years age group and 9% were over 55 years. Patients with less than graduate or bachelor degree were more satisfied with dental health services (p=0.000) on the mean satisfaction measures by educational level and mean satisfaction score by educational level, on treatment offered was not painful was 2.16 .800 and mean score of satisfaction on dental instruments used were sterilized was 2.48 1.078. Satisfaction with the dentists’ performances showed 34% female were very satisfied regarding offered treatment was not painful, followed by dental assistance services 35% female respondents were very satisfied on dental staff’s friendliness. Hospital setup and administrative efficiency were followed respectively. On the other hand, 17% male respondents were very satisfied with cost of the treatment. Conclusion: Nevertheless, majority of the patients were satisfied with Dentist- Patient interaction, technical competency, hospital setup and environment, hospital administrative efficiency and cost effectiveness of dental services with additional room of improvements with hospital setup and environment are needed.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 28-34
Biological Monitoring by Serum Choline Esterase In Different Occupational Groups Exposed to Pesticides
Authors: Hossain Md Kamal , Khaled Sayed Abu Naser Md , Hoque Mahmudul
Published: October 2022

Background: Pesticide are used extensively in agriculture to enhance food production by eradicating unwanted insects. Pesticide can cause harm to human, animals, or the environment. The aim of this study to evaluate the biochemical changes in human of different occupational groups exposed to pesticide. Material and methods: The cross sectional comparative study was conducted in the department of biochemistry Chattogram Medical College, from January 2012 to December 2012. Total 100 subjects who fulfilled the enrollment criteria were included in this study. Among them 60, who were exposed to pesticides were included in group A or case or test subject and 40 who were not exposed to pesticides were included in group B or control. The occupational groups exposed to pesticide were randomly selected on the basis of their active involvement at least 5 years in preparation, storage and spraying of the pesticides. Results : The present study showed that serum Cholinesterase(ChE) was significantly lower in cases than that of control with p= <0.001. In this study observed that 45% cases decreased ChE level. Regarding serum SGPT , it is significantly increase in cases than that of control (45.05 ± 16.08 vs 31.85± 4.25 U/L, p= <0.001). It is also observed that nearly 45% cases increased SGPT and SGOT level in cases( Group A). Conclusion: It was found that there is a significant decrease in serum cholinesterase in insecticide spraying workers while serum SGPT and SGOT were increased in exposed group. It is thus concluded from the findings of the study that clinicians and epidemiologists should advice occupationally exposure group to periodic screening test for serum ChE, SGPT, SGOT to detect the effect of pesticides before adverse health effect to occur.

JCMCTA 2018 ; 29 (2) : 41-46
Multidimensional Poverty in Sudan: An Empirical Analysis for the Case of Gezira State, 2021
Authors: Ali Gowaria
Published: October 2022

Poverty remains the most pressing socio-economic issue among all states in Sudan. Poverty is a multi–faceted phenomenon. This paper is set to investigate the persistence of multidimensional poverty among households of Gezira state, following the approach proposed by Alkire-Santos model made up of 10 components has been built and used as a means of analyzing the data, The education and health dimensions are based on two indicators while the standard of living dimension is based on six indicators. The research relies on primary data aided by structured questionnaire compiled by Central Bureau of Statistics staff, field work cover three localities, where around 57% of the households in the state live in these localities. A total of 756 households randomly selected make up for data source upon which the research rests, the analysis of poverty decomposed by urban and rural location. The results indicated that 15.89% of the population under the study area are experience a multidimensional poverty, with deprivation at least a third of the dimensions of health, education and standard of living, present analysis shows decompositions reveal considerable disparity in MPI, rural areas present high levels of MPI than urban one, and the deprivation seem to be concentrated in all dimensions. The standard of living dimension considered the main contributor to poverty in Janoob Al Gezira and El Hasaheisa localities, El Managil locality presents the highest incidence of the MPI due to poor health dimension. Janoob Al Gezira Locality faced severe deprivations in health of children as child mortality is widely spread among the poor population in urban area and low level of education was to be found. The paper concludes with policy implications based on the findings that will help government to identify the poor and where the poor people are live.
Testing The M & M Relevance and Irrelevance Theories of Capital Structure in Quoted Manufacturing Firms in Nigeria
Authors: Obayagbona Joel , U. Omodamwen Jennifer
Published: October 2022

The study empirically test the Miller & Modigliani (1958, 1961) irrelevance and relevance theory of capital structure in Nigeria. Thus, 16 manufacturing firms listed on the Nigerian Stock Market for the period 2010 to 2020 were tested. Three capital structure variables such as short-term debt to equity ratio, long-term debt to equity ratio and total debt-to-equity ratio (independent variables) were regressed against firm value (dependent variable). The fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) was employed in the analysis of the data, and the empirical results obtained from the two models indicate that the M & M irrelevance and relevance theory does not hold in the Nigerian manufacturing firms within the investigating period. The study recommends that manufacturing firms in Nigeria should begin to focus attention on other factors outside capital structure that could possibly influence the value and performance of the firm. Some of the likely factors could be dividend policy and firm’s specific factors such as total assets, profitability, liquidity, risk exposure, growth among others.
The Asymmetric Impact of Oil Price Dynamics on Inflation in Brazil
Authors: Osei Jephthah
Published: October 2022

This study investigates whether oil price changes have asymmetric pass-through effects on inflation using Brazilian quarterly data from the first quarter of 2000Q1 through 2021Q4. It applies a nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model that can simultaneously decompose the price of oil into its partial sum of positive and negative components to account for both the short-run and long-run asymmetric behaviour of inflation. The empirical findings reveal that the pass-through of the oil price to inflation from the short to the long term has a nonlinear or asymmetric effect. It concludes that the monetary authority should consider the asymmetric effects of the inflation-oil price nexus.
Change, Persistence and Convergence in NATO Member Defense Spending
Authors: Coggin T. Daniel
Published: October 2022

This study presents an analysis and quantitative summary of 18 NATO member country defense spending over the period 1953-2020. Using recently developed econometric techniques, we explore the time series properties of change, persistence and convergence in two indicators of NATO defense spending data typically used in the literature: real (2019) US dollars and Percent of GDP. Our two indicator variables display a mix of positive, negative and zero trends over the sample period. The only NATO countries with more than 2%  defense spending after the 2006 and 2014 Summits are: Greece, Turkey, UK, USA and Poland. Using the fractional difference-based persistence tests of Martins and Rodrigues, we find only UK, Hungary and Poland dollar Defense Spending reject the null of a constant fractional difference (unit root) for the entire sample period; while seven NATO members reject the null of a constant fractional difference (unit root) for Percent of GDP. The mixed set of positive, negative and zero trends render the popular relative convergence test of Phillips and Sul inappropriate for our data. Using the more appropriate weak sigma-convergence test of Kong, Phillips and Sul, we find mixed evidence for convergence of our indicator variables. Our quantitative results present a mixed picture of statistical consistency and coherence for NATO defense spending. Our tests of persistence suggest major changes in the defense policies and spending of NATO members will have a lasting effect in most cases. The emergence and growth of serious threats and potential threats from Russia (and now potentially China as well) will require the NATO allies to address these issues.
Extent to which the Competencies for the General Education Realized in BIBCHUR
Authors: Pescasio Marilyn
Published: October 2022

This study uses a descriptive-evaluative approach in determining students’ perspectives in one of their courses, Bible and Church (BIBCHUR). The goal is to evaluate competencies/learning outcomes developed by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) of the Philippines for the Revised General Education Curriculum (RGEC) vis-à-vis the new GE Institutional Requirement course Bible and the Church offered at De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Results of the qualitative study show that the five Intellectual General Education (GE) Competencies identified by CHED were realized in BIBCHUR only to a moderate extent. There is a need to enhance the language, information processing, and reasoning skills by giving students more reflective activities to highlight outcomes than knowledge. In conclusion, to make the course more relevant to the students, re-training of teachers in the implementation of OBE, learning management system (BigSky), and Inclusion, especially in the areas of delivery, assessment, and grading should be reconsidered.
A Case Study of Team-Based Learning for Evolutionary Biology Classes in Biology Majors
Authors: Oliveira Paulo , Figueiredo Diogo
Published: October 2022

The authors describe the experience with a partial implementation of Team-Based Learning strategy, as was carried out in the context of the Evolutionary Biology course, an obligate part of the undergraduate Biology curriculum at the University of Évora. In contrast to previous attempts at turning the students attending this course from their notorious inertia, this strategy finally accomplished a significant unfolding of the students’ immediate interest and thence helped them attain a richer learning experience. The recommendations by the developers of Team-Based Learning served as basis for this implementation, which is laid out in protocol format for the present article and illustrated with examples from the themes proposed. The results from a survey on this implementation of Team-Based Learning, made available to the students, gave an important feedback for discussion of the strengths and weaknesses in the experience so far. Although this implementation arguably fulfils most of the core elements of the recommended Team-Based Learning procedure, considerations are made on the possible need to upgrade to a full implementation of Team-Based Learning in this course.
Aptitudes, Capabilities, and Interests of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors: Tan Eunice , Poon Kenneth
Published: October 2022

Some individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), may display some areas of talent that are in contrast with their overall low level of general functioning. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of special abilities (aptitudes, capabilities, and interests) in a sample population of individuals with ASD. One in ten persons with ASD has special abilities in varying degrees. Researchers used to consider special abilities unimportant. However, this is an area of research for scientists and educators who are making attempts to understand the complexities and intricacies of the human mind. There have been reports of individuals who have intellectual disabilities and challenges, yet possess extraordinary abilities in reading, arithmetic, calendar calculations, art, or music. The study investigates the percentage and frequency of special abilities as reported by parents and teachers in a sample population of individuals with ASD in Singapore using a  quantitative methodology. Parents and teachers were given questionnaires to ascertain this occurrence.
Prospects for Adult Learning and Global Change: A Canadian Perspective with Recommendations for Professional Practice
Authors: Dobrich Emily
Published: October 2022

This article examines how changes related to the processes of globalization are impacting teaching and learning practices and presents a vision for the future of adult education. By examining these changes, with the purpose of understanding their relevance to adult education, the author makes recommendations for how to adapt to new landscapes of work and learning. Three key recommendations to strengthen adult educators’ professional practice are presented based on literature in the field of adult education and professional practice. These three recommendations are to engage in critical reflection, develop communities of practice and commit to lifelong learning. While each of these recommendations are distinct, they are mutually reinforcing to support adult educators' practice and prospects. Adult educators can be influencers in fostering transformation through learning that will shape and strengthen the future. This is more relevant than ever in the ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Discovering what to be aware of and incorporating awareness of the potential for adult education to inspire positive change will promote personal and professional success in practice.
Electoral Dispute Resolution in Ghana since 1992: An Assessment of the Role of the Judiciary Arm of State
Authors: Benson George Hikah
Published: October 2022

Since becoming a constitutional democracy in 1993, many electoral disputes have arisen in Ghana following elections, with both state and non-state agencies playing key roles in the resolution of these disputes at the levels of general elections, bye-elections, assembly elections, inter alia. The focus of this paper, however, is an examination of the effectiveness of the electoral dispute resolution role of the judiciary arm of state, as mandated under Articles 64(1) and 99(1) of the 1992 Fourth Republican Ghanaian Constitution. Additionally, this paper seeks to identify the underlining causes of electoral disputes in Ghana, as well as, assess the potency of the electoral structure of the country. The study adapted the qualitative research approach in gathering data from 120 respondents that were purposively selected across 16 administrative regions in the country, in addition to the use of secondary and tertiary data. The study argues that the Apex Court namely, the Supreme Court of Ghana has been largely effective in terms of electoral disputes resolution, with a bigger chunk of the credit, however, going to the citizens who are law abiding and peace loving. Furthermore, actions and inactions of the Electoral Commission (EC) as well as political parties in Ghana, have gravely contributed to the spate of electoral disputes in Ghana. Against the backdrop of these findings, it is recommended amongst others that, judges of the Superior Court of Judicature dispense justice fairly and impartially and devoid of material and political underpinnings; whilst electoral officials are urged to play the role of impartial umpires throughout election processes. The researcher argues further that, should stakeholders carefully implement recommendations of this study; the confidence of the electorate in the Ghanaian electoral system will soar once more.
Classifying Tourist Destinations in Japan for Overtourism
Authors: Lee Soji
Published: October 2022

Tourism is considered an important factor that generates a feeling of satisfaction and wellbeing and contributes to subjective wellbeing and quality of life. The magnificent nature and cross-cultural understanding that tourists have never experienced bring a wider perspective to tourists. In addition, tourism development generates economic growth by increasing foreign exchange income and creating employment opportunities. The rapid growth of tourism has led to the challenge of overtourism as well as conflicts between tourists and residents over the inconvenience caused to residents and the damage caused to the cultural environment due to the cultural differences between the two groups. This phenomenon is relatively more evident at the popular tourist destinations and has aggravated as the number of tourists has grown. This research aims to define the state of overtourism at famous tourist destinations in Japan and classify the level of overtourism based on social media data, primarily from Twitter. As Kyoto is suffering from overtourism, we conduct a comparative study of four other tourist destinations with Kyoto and explore the state of overtourism based on positive and negative expressions collected during January 8 to April 18, 2020. The results show the degree of overtourism for tourism destinations can be classified by the ratio of positive and negative expressions in tweets.
Academic, Personal, and Administrative Support in an Online Learning of State Universities and Colleges in Camarines Sur, Philippines
Authors: Solomo Maria Wendy
Published: October 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted educational institutions, to shift from traditional to online learning platforms which bring new challenges to learners. This study employed descriptive analysis to examine the learning barriers of “first-time online learners” and the extent of academic, administrative and personal learner support of selected state universities and colleges (SUCs) in Camarines Sur, Philippines. There were 285 students and four key informants who participated in the study. Emotional and mental distress, the intermittent internet connection and financial difficulties are the main learning barriers. Students’ emotional and mental distress could be attributed to numerous obstacles that they experience, such as lack of social interaction, inconsiderate and hard-to-reach teachers, family concerns and poor time management. Based on the respondents’ assessment, the support services provided by SUCs are implemented very extensively. However, not all SUCs assess the learner’s willingness and readiness for online learning, provide financial aid, and offer tutorial centers.
Black identity formation and the civil rights in Brasil
Authors: Venancio Karina Regina , Oda Ana Maria G. R.
Published: October 2022

This paper aims to establish an association between black racial identity formation and the struggle to guarantee civil rights in Brazil. The consolidation of racial identity is a determining factor for the subject to become an active social agent, able to enjoy all their rights as a citizen. The introduction contextualizes matters involving identity formation in the colonial e imperial periods. Next, we examine the construction and consolidation of black identity from the legal abolition of slavery until the contemporary advances in the conquest of rights in Brazil. Finally, we observe that the consolidation of racial identity is directly linked to the organization and strengthening of Black Brazilian movement.
Google Trends Search for Sex Reveals Change in Relationship Preferences in Post-Quarantine Periods in Chile
Authors: Barbato María Teresa , Fernández Ana María , Galán Carlota F. , Gonzalez Walter Rudolph , Quezada Pablo Vidal
Published: October 2022

The study investigated seasonal variations in mating behavior by analyzing the search for sex during the COVID-19 quarantine in Google trends. Causal impact analyses were used to examine the trends of Google keyword searches during the period in which the quarantine and post-quarantine period lasted in Chile, for topics related to mate preferences. Results indicated a consistent difference during the post-quarantine peaks of Google trends related to short-term and long-term mating behaviors. Such results complement research about the change in mating strategies from an evolutionary approach which predicted decreased a long-term investment during periods of uncertainty caused by the pandemic. We discuss the implications of this method to advance the comprehension the effects of pandemic on mating preferences.
Laminados cerâmicos: planejamento, execução e possíveis falhas
Authors: Cabral Anna Caroline Martins , Alves Mara da Silva , Zeczkowski Marilia
Published: October 2022

Introdução: Sabe-se que o sucesso na área odontológica está relacionado ao correto planejamento do tratamento. Como em todo tratamento estético, nas reabilitações com laminados cerâmicos podem ocorrer falhas, entre eles podemos citar laminados cerâmicos com sobre contorno que podem levar à gengivite iatrogênica; perda óssea; sensibilidade pós-operatória e ainda a fraturas ou lascamento dos laminados. Objetivo: identificar o que a literatura traz acerca de execução, falhas e danos que podem ocorrer em função de tratamento com laminados cerâmicos. Metodologia: foi realizada pesquisa bibliográfica entre 2021 a 2022 nas bases de dados, Pubmed, Scielo, de em artigos de pesquisas clínicas, estudos in vitro e in situ, revisão sistemática, e estudo transversal sobre formas de execução e falhas dos laminados cerâmicos. Foram encontrados 150 artigos e após a leitura dos resumos, 20 deles foram selecionados de acordo com o tema proposto. Resultado e conclusão do estudo: Os principais fatores que levam ao insucesso dos laminados cerâmicos são erros na seleção do caso, planejamento, falhas laboratoriais, preparos inadequados, falhas na cimentação, e falta de proservação. Diante isso, é de suma importância o conhecimento teórico e prático do profissional em casos de laminados cerâmicos, para que tais falhas possam ser minimizadas.
A importância do PIBID para a formação dos alunos de Licenciatura do Curso de Ciências: Matemática e Física do Instituto de Saúde e Biotecnologia do Médio Solimões - ISB/ Coari - AM
Authors: Anjos Adlas Oliveira dos , Santos Tiago Gonçalves , Silva Elcivan dos Santos , Machado Francisca Taiane Coelho Viana , Silva Kailane Maciel da , Batista David Leonardo Souza , Medeiros Eliana de Macedo
Published: October 2022

O PIBID é um programa destinado aos estudantes de licenciatura que estão em processo de formação e é considerado um pilar para a melhoria da prática docente e para a educação básica como um todo. O objetivo central deste trabalho é mostrar a importância que o programa tem para a formação desses futuros professores. Diante do exposto, o trabalho foi desenvolvido em duas etapas, a primeira consistiu em uma pesquisa bibliográfica, onde procuramos em base de dados o que autores já publicaram a respeito do PIBID, e a outra forma foi a aplicação de um questionário aplicado aos bolsistas do programa, sendo eles alunos do Curso de Licenciatura em Ciências: Matemática e Física, do ISB/Coari. Esse questionário foi disponibilizado de forma online através dos recursos do Google Formulário. Sendo assim, essa pesquisa mostrou a importância do Programa- PIBID na formação dos licenciandos que atuaram nesse programa no período 2020 a 2022, na escola CETI-COARI. Na visão dos alunos, nesse período de vivência no chão da escola melhorou seus aperfeiçoamentos profissionais e suas formas de ver e viver o papel de professor. Vale lembrar que os cursos de licenciatura possuem em sua grade curricular o estágio supervisionado, que é obrigatório. Por outro lado, a atual pesquisa mostra que os benefícios do PIBID vão muito além dos benefícios proporcionados pelo Estágio Supervisionado, uma vez que ficou evidente, através de análise à luz de alguns teóricos, que o Estágio Supervisionado não é suficiente para a formação complementar dos futuros professore.
Clareamento endógeno relacionado à reabsorção radicular externa: revisão de literatura
Authors: Moura José Allysson de , Nova Kenia Poliana Dos Anjos Mendes Vila , Anjos Kathlyn Lorrane Almeida dos , Silva Sandryelle Suelen Andrade da , Holanda Heloisa Maria Araújo , Bezerra Mariana Lopes , Durão Márcia de Almeida , Correa Ana Karina Fonseca Carvalho Calderan
Published: October 2022

O clareamento dental é uma alternativa satisfatória aos dentes desvitalizados que apresentam alterações cromática, no entanto a associação entre o clareamento intracoronário e a reabsorção cervical externa é um assunto discutível, visto que o clareamento dental pode ocasionar reabsorção radicular externa. Abordar o clareamento dental e as causas da reabsorção radicular externa, evidenciando as intervenções que podem ser realizadas. Consiste em uma revisão de literatura nas bases de dados: Bireme (Biblioteca Regional de Medicina), PubMed/medline (United States National Libary of Medicine, Literatura LatinoAmericana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS). Foram utilizadas os descritores “Clareamento Dentário Interno”, “Reabsorção Cervical Externa”, “Estética”. Foram encontrados 190 artigos, dentre eles foram excluídas 157 publicações por não mostrarem informações relevantes específicas sobre o tema deste estudo, sendo selecionados 33 estudos. O clareamento dental é recomendado por ser uma técnica conservadora e estética no tratamento de dentes não vitais escurecidos. A etiologia da reabsorção cervical externa após o clareamento interno, gera indagação por comprometer o prognóstico do clareamento. A reabsorção cervical pode ser oriunda de diversas causas, sendo importante verificar a predisposição individual, histórico de trauma no dente, presença de contaminação secundária por bactérias ou infiltração pelo agente clareador. São várias as causas para o escurecimento dentário, e o clareamento dental interno é uma terapia muito requisitada nesse quesito, em vista disso a preconização de protocolos mais seguros torna-se essencial para evitar uma resposta inflamatória do periodonto e a possibilidade da reabsorção radicular externa.
Revascularização pulpar em dentes com rizogênese incompleta: revisão de literatura
Authors: Moura José Allysson de , Bezerra Mariana Lopes , Ferraz Anizabel Pereira , Carvalho Ana Karina Fonseca Carvalho Calderan
Published: October 2022

No âmbito do tratamento endodôntico a rizogênese incompleta apresenta um grande desafio para os cirurgiões-dentistas. Nesses casos, há uma limitação técnica, pois dentes nessa condição possuem canais com finas paredes, o que dificulta a instrumentação mecânica devido ao risco de fraturas. Construir uma visão consistente à respeito da aplicabilidade da técnica de revascularização no tratamento de dentes necrosados com rizogênese incompleta, por meio de uma revisão de literatura. Consiste em uma revisão de literatura nas bases de dados: Bireme, SciELO, PubMed/medline, LILACS. Foram utilizados os descritores: Revascularização pulpar, Rizogêneze incompleta, Endodontia, Endodontia regeneradora, soluções irrigadoras. Nos 400 artigos encontrados, foram excluídas 376 publicações por não mostrarem informações relevantes sobre o tema deste estudo, sendo selecionados 24 estudos. A revascularização é um procedimento mais passível de ser realizado nos tempos atuais, podendo ser definida como a invaginação de células não diferenciadas na região apical de dentes com o ápice aberto. Diante do presente estudo, analisou-se que a revascularização pulpar é um tratamento com um desfecho clínico consistente, demostrando um aumento da espessura e comprimento da raiz assim como um desenvolvimento contínuo e fechamento apical.
Utilização do ácido hialurônico como recurso estético na odontologia: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Moura José Allysson de , Ferraz Laryssa Britto de Sousa , Cavalcante Wesley Carlos Providelli da Silva , Martins Juliana Carneiro Leão de Guimarães Dias , Correa Ana Karina Fonseca Carvalho Calderan
Published: October 2022

O ácido hialurônico (AH) é conhecido pelo uso constante nos procedimentos estéticos, tanto na odontologia como na medicina, com o objetivo de rejuvenescimento facial, suavizando linhas de expressões, melhorando a aparência de cicatrizes e rugas faciais, preenchendo lábios, olheiras profundas e melhorando contornos faciais superficiais. Avaliar a aplicabilidade do ácido hialurônico como recurso estético na odontologia. A pesquisa foi realizada utilizando periódicos nacionais e internacionais, tendo como critério de inclusão, texto completo sobre o tema, nos idiomas português e inglês e publicados entre o período de 2010 a 2021. Foram utilizados os bancos de dados: Pubmed, Lilacs, BVS e Scielo e as buscas foram realizadas empregando-se como descritores do assunto: “Ácido Hialurônico”, “Odontologia”, “Estética” e “Deformidades”. O ácido hialurônico possui algumas indicações na odontologia, no ponto de vista estético, pois é capaz de corrigir rugas, reestabelecer perda de contorno e reposição de volume facial, sendo bastante utilizado para correção das rugas finas da expressão facial. Pode-se concluir que o ácido hialurônico é uma alternativa favorável para uso estético dentro da Odontologia, uma vez que o mesmo possui múltiplas possibilidades de emprego, capacidade de correções e reversibilidade, menor índice de morbidade, maior conforto e resultados quase imediatos.
Tratamento estético de pálpebras superiores por meio do uso de eletrocautério: Caso clínico
Authors: Bernardino Neto João , Silva Lucas Miguel da , Cruz Alessandro Ítalo , Rosa Joedy Maria Costa Santa , Lima Palmyra Catarina Costa Santa Rosa , Costa Vania Cristina Oliveira da
Published: October 2022

O envelhecimento é inevitável, é um processo biológico e sempre uma constante, que é causado por fatores naturais e agentes externos. Além disso, é imprescindível notar que o olhar pode sofrer alteração de acordo com o envelhecimento. A partir desse pressuposto, iniciaram os estudos para cirurgias de pálpebras, conhecidas como blefaroplastia. Devido às novas necessidades estéticas, um instrumento com uma nova tecnologia foi introduzido nesse meio, denominado eletrocautério. Ele é capaz de fazer intervenções por meio de pequenas e controladas descargas elétricas, com o intuito de remover tecido. Nesse sentido, para os que se incomodam com o caimento da pálpebra superior, esse procedimento estético é bastante indicado por não ser um método invasivo, por apresentar baixo custo e por ser um ótimo coadjuvante para outros tratamentos a fim de melhorar ainda mais a área, como as toxinas botulínicas e os fios de sustentação. Dessa forma, o presente artigo tem o objetivo de complementar estudos sobre o tratamento da pálpebra superior através do eletrocautério e jato de plasma por meio de caso clínico. Podendo-se concluir que a utilização do eletrocautério traz benefícios e avanços em tratamentos estéticos, e que, com o auxílio de uma terapia anti-inflamatória, consegue-se tratar casos de ptose palpebral com sucesso.
A importância do reconhecimento da proteção de dados pessoais como direito fundamental
Authors: Jalil Simone Medeiros , Burlamaqui Aquiles Medeiros Filgueira
Published: October 2022

A Constituição Federal brasileira de 1988, através da Emenda Constitucional 115/2022, passou a contemplar no seu texto um direito fundamental à proteção de dados pessoais. A emenda vem rematar o conceito do direito à proteção de dados, para além de mera tutela da privacidade, mas como um direito fundamental atrelado à proteção da personalidade, tornando ainda mais explícita a sua relevância e sua crescente presença nas relações sociais. Nessa perspectiva o presente texto tem por objetivo apresentar e discutir alguns dos aspectos mais relevantes concernentes ao direito fundamental à proteção de dados pessoais, formalmente integrado ao texto constitucional, abordando seu conceito, sua importância, seu conteúdo e o objeto de sua tutela com base no Princípio da Dignidade da Pessoa Humana. O presente artigo, através de uma metodologia qualitativa com caráter exploratório e descritivo, seguiu as diretrizes de uma revisão integrativa de literatura norteada pela necessidade da compreensão do âmbito de proteção de um direito fundamental à proteção de dados pessoais.