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Friendly Censorship in the Creative History of Leo Tolstoy’s Short Story “Candle”
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Gorodilova Natalia I.
Published: December 2023

The article is devoted to the problem of two editions of the finale of L.N. Tolstoy’s short story “Candle” (1885–1886), written specifically for the people’s book publishing house “Intermediary.” The purpose of the article is to clarify and concretize the facts known in the circle of specialists related to the history of the publication of the Tolstoy’s text. The task of the work was to study and comprehend new archival materials introduced into scientific circulation for the first time: letters of P.I. Biryukov to L.N. Tolstoy and V.G. Chertkov, letters of V.G. Chertkov to L.N. Tolstoy published with significant bills, letters of A.M. Kalmykova to V.G. Chertkov, as well as the unpublished correspondence of L.N. Tolstoy and P.I. Biryukov, prepared for publication by the latter. Archival materials (OR GMT, RGALI) contribute to a deep and comprehensive study of the “program” of the “Intermediary” publishing house, organized at the end of 1884, and identification of the basic principles of its work, the nature of relationships between employees and methods of selecting texts for publication. The article shows that without this information an objective assessment of Tolstoy’s place and importance in the publishing house as a whole is impossible. It also clarifies the writer’s predicament in connection with the need to change the ending of the “Candle.” The author of the article comes to the conclusions that P.I. Biryukov initiated the question of the end of the “Candle”; that the controversy that unfolded around the story entailed a violation of the author’s intention; that L.N. Tolstoy’s talent overcame the narrow limits of the given “program.” These conclusions will form the basis of a historical and literary commentary on the story of L.N. Tolstoy “Candle” for volume 13 of the Complete Works of L.N. Tolstoy in 100 vols.
πρίω and πρίων in Aristophanes’ Acharnians, vv. 34–36
Authors:   A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Nikolsky Boris M. ,   The Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran)
Published: December 2023

The article deals with a joke in vv. 34–36 of Aristophanes’ “Acharnians.” Dicaeopolis describes the anguish he feels because of the war and the unwillingness of his fellow citizens to make peace. He longs for his village and his deme and dreams of peace; the city disgusts him. Recalling his former happiness in the village, Dicaeopolis says that his deme unlike the city οὐδεπώποτ’ εἶπεν “ἄνθρακας πρίω”, / οὐκ “ὄξος”, οὐκ “ἔλαιον”, οὐδ’ ᾔδει “πρίω”, / ἀλλ’ αὐτὸς ἔφερε πάντα χὠ πρίων ἀπῆν (34–36). The following interpretation of the joke is argued for. Firstly, the joke is based on the wordplay πρίω / ὁ πρίων. Secondly, πρίω “buy” should be understood not as the shouting of the sellers, but as demands coming from those close to Dicaeopolis or from Dicaeopolis himself. Finally, in the form ὁ πρίων one should see not a proper name or a designation of a saw, but a substantivized participle “gnashing (one’s teeth),” used figuratively to mean “irritated,” “angry.” This participle does not refer to the sellers, but to Dicaeopolis himself and other peasants who are forced to buy goods in the city.
Threads: uma mídia social emergente na educação?
Authors: Monteiro Jean Carlos da Silva
Published: December 2023

Este artigo aborda as (possíveis) contribuições das Threads na aprendizagem. A partir da questão norteadora: “Quais experiências educativas podem ser realizadas com a mídia social Threads?”, este estudo tem como objetivo verificar o potencial dessa mídia social no processo formativo de professores e alunos. Para alcançar esse objetivo, metodologicamente foram conduzidos um breve estudo bibliográfico - que mapeou pesquisas sobre redes e mídias sociais (origem, características, diferenças, sua relação com o ontem e o hoje e, por fim, sua integração na educação) - e uma pesquisa exploratória - que investigou de que maneira o Threads pode contribuir para o processo de aprendizagem. Os resultados destacam a importância dessa ferramenta como um recurso formativo inovador e emergente na educação, oferecendo novas possibilidades para enriquecer a experiência de ensino e aprendizagem.
De Freire a Boal: teoria e prática no palco da educação
Authors: Souza Luciana Jesus de
Published: December 2023

A proposta deste trabalho permeia a descoberta de temas como as contribuições dialéticas e autônomas de autores como Paulo Freire e Augusto Boal, visando uma prática de sala de aula do primeiro ciclo do Ensino Fundamental, traçando um paralelo entre as práticas e teorias dos autores, na construção da autonomia dos alunos de áreas periféricas do primeiro ciclo. De cunho reflexivo e fazendo uso do referencial bibliográfico de Paulo Freire e de Augusto Boal, a presente investigação faz articulações dialógicas sobre a Pedagogia da Autonomia e o Teatro do Oprimido, a redação apresenta uma discussão sobre as seguintes questões como, autonomia, a visão do teatro quanto este contexto libertador, as possibilidades de superação da ramificação entre opressores e oprimidos e a contribuição da educação neste contexto. Os pontos abordados tem por objetivo refletir dentro no contexto de olhares críticos, possibilitando novos horizontes dentro do contexto da autonomia, teatro e educação nas séries iniciais.
matrícula obrigatória e o direito à educação
Authors: Guerra Dhyovana , Figueiredo Ireni Marilene Zago
Published: December 2023

Este artigo busca refletir sobre a obrigatoriedade da matrícula na Pré-escola e no Ensino Fundamental como desdobramentos do direito à educação. Por meio de pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, de abordagem qualitativa, analisa as leis nº 12.796/2013 e nº 11.274/2006 que dispõem sobre a matrícula obrigatória na Pré-escola, aos 4 anos, e no Ensino Fundamental, aos 6 anos. Na Constituição Federal de 1988, a educação é positivada como direito social, o que criou instrumentos jurídicos e institucionais que possibilitam a sua exigibilidade. As leis que visam garantir a matrícula, por meio da obrigatoriedade, na educação básica expressam, por um lado, a demanda social por escola pública e, por outro lado, expressam o caráter focalizado da política social com o intuito de administrar os níveis de pobreza.
Ethical Standards and Effective Communication for Fostering Sustainable Organizational Development
Authors:   Department of Management Sciences (Office & Information Management), Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology,  Ikere Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Fasae Felicia Bosede Kehinde
Published: December 2023

In an era where organisations are increasingly held accountable for their actions and their impact on society and the environment, ethical standards and effective communication behaviour have emerged as vital components of sustainable organisational development. This study examined the important place that morality and effective communication use occupy within organisations and their long-term sustainability. The paper explores quality character and organisational development; sustainable organisational development; indispensability of quality character in organisational development; effective communication and sustainable organisational development; language use, morality and successful sustainable organisational development; leadership, communication, ethical behaviour and sustainable organisational development; and, power of communication in and organisations in the new age. It was concluded that the key to successful sustainable organisation is the ability of organisations to invest in sound ethical/moral standards and employment of effective communication channels. It was recommended, among others, that management of organisations should make policies that condemn negative character in the work environment and apply sanctions where necessary, and seminars and workshops could be organized regularly for employees in the area of communication and ethical behaviour. Keywords: Ethical standards, Communication, Moral, Language, Organisation, Sustainable Development Journal Reference Format: Fasae, F.B.K. (2023): Ethical Standards and Effective Communication for Fostering Sustainable Organizational Development. Humanities, Management, Arts, Education & the Social Sciences Journal. Vol. 11. No. 4, Pp 75-86. www.isteams.net/humanitiesjournal. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/HUMANITIES/V11N4P6.
PRAKIRAAN KEBUTUHAN ENERGI LISTRIK WILAYAH PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH MENGGUNAKAN METODE BACKPROPAGATION NEURAL NETWORK DAN METODE EKSTRAPOLASI LINIER
Authors: Deltania Deva Okky
Published: December 2023

Kebutuhan energi listrik mengalami peningkatan seiring dengan berjalannya waktu. Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi peningkatan tersebut, diantaranya yaitu laju pertumbuhan penduduk, permintaan kebutuhan listrik dalam berbagai sektor seperti rumah tangga, industri, bisnis, social atau public dan juga kenaikan PDRB suatu wilayah. PLN sebagai perusahaan penyedia listrik harus memikirkan hal tersebut agar terjadi keseimbangan supply dan demand. Salah satu cara yang dapat dilakukan oleh PLN yaitu memprakirakan kebutuhan energi listrik di masa yang akan datang. Metode Backpropagation Neural Network (Jaringan Syaraf Tiruan) dan metode Ekstrapolasi Linier digunakan untuk memprakirakan kebutuhan listrik di wilayah Provinsi Jawa Tengah dari tahun 2022-2027. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan pada metode Backpropagation Neural Network  arsitektur jaringan terbaik menggunakan model  fungsi pembelajaran LEARNGDM, fungsi pelatihan TRAINGDX dengan 30 neuron yang menghasilkan nilai MAPE atau nilai rata-rata error dengan data aktual PLN terkecil yaitu 8,4%. Sedangkan pada metode Ekstrapolasi Linier prakiraan yang dihasilkan menunjukkan nilai MAPE atau nilai rata-rata error dengan data aktual PLN sebesar 10,7%.
The.Effect.of.Giving.Noni.Fruit.Extract.Microcapsules (Morinda.Citrifolia L.) as.Feed Additive on Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels in Sentul Chicken
Authors: Rindiany Clarisa
Published: December 2023

The purpose of this research was to determine the effect of microcapsules of noni fruit extract as a feed additive to replace AGP on blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels in Sentul chickens.. The research was done from April until July 2022. The method used experimental with a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) and the effect of treatment was using Analysis of Variance then followed by Duncan test. The treatments consisted of 5 types with 4 repetitions, those are P0 = Basal feed that did not contain microcapsules of noni fruit extract, P1 = Basal feed + 50 mg/kg zinc bacitracin, P2 = Basal feed + 125 mg/kg noni fruit extract microcapsules, P3 = Basal feed + 250 mg/kg noni fruit extract microcapsules, and P4 = Basal feed + 375 mg/kg noni fruit extract microcapsules. Samples test was held in Physiology and Biochemistry Laboratory, Animal Husbandry, University of Padjadjaran. The observed variables were blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. The results showed that the effect of giving noni fruit extract microcapsules non significant effect (P>0.05) on reducing blood cholesterol levels, but was significant (P<0.05) on reducing blood triglyceride levels. The conclusion of the research that giving of noni fruit extract microcapsules as a feed additive with levels of 125 mg/kg could replace AGP in reduce blood triglyceride levels, but could not decrease blood cholesterol levels in Sentul chickens.
Algunos conceptos significativos de la filosofía india en el Uji Shūi Monogatari, interpretados desde la perspectiva mahayánica de los budistas japoneses
Authors: Villamor Herrero Efraín
Published: December 2023

El afianzamiento del budismo como religión multitudinaria en el medievo japonés supuso la asimilación de diferentes costumbres y creencias indias introducidas como parte de la tradición budista. Algunas de las principales teorías del pensamiento filosófico indio fueron asimiladas por la sociedad japonesa de forma paralela a la adopción de las creencias budistas de entonces. Estas ideas pasaron a sustentar la visión del mundo del pueblo japonés, de tal modo que quedaron plasmadas en numerosos relatos antiguos de su literatura clásica. Este trabajo analiza algunos conceptos claves de la filosofía india en el Uji Shūi Monogatari, una colección medieval japonesa que sugiere su interpretación en el periodo Kamakura. La exaltación del mahāyāna reflejada en este texto evidencia los miedos y las esperanzas inculcados entonces mediante el catecismo de monjes budistas japoneses.
El redescubrimiento de la civilización del Oxus
Authors: Blesa Cuenca José Luis
Published: December 2023

El presente artículo busca enmarcar la obra The World of the Oxus Civilization, editada por Bertille Lyonnet y Nadezhda Dubova, en el contexto del redescubrimiento de las antiguas civilizaciones de Asia Central, así como reseñarla y valorarla. Se trata de la primera monografía que abarca, desde una perspectiva global, la conocida como civilización del Oxus o complejo arqueológico Bactria-Margiana, una de las últimas grandes culturas en haber sido redescubiertas. Una vez ubicada la obra en relación con la historiografía de la arqueología de Asia Central, se informa del evento en el que se presentó el libro en México y se tiende un puente con la arqueología nacional.
Escola Positivista
Authors: Jurça Fanti Graziela
Published: December 2023

O presente artigo se propõe a investigar as origens históricas da Escola Positivista, bem como as suas bases teóricas e a sua influência na mentalidade vigente à época. Com isso, pretende-se compreender a ascensão de ideias baseadas no racismo científico e o impacto causado por elas na sociedade atual, além das maiores contribuições da Escola para o estudo do Direito Penal e da Criminologia.
Exploring Challenges in Implementing Non-face-to-Face (blended) Class: A Case Study of Teacher Education College
Authors:   Korea Univ. Institute of Educational Research, Kim Tae Hoon , Kim Soo Hyuk , Byun Ki Young
Published: December 2023

The objective of this study was to understand the challenges experienced during the implementation of blended learning at University A and to explore factors for improving its effectiveness in the future. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 undergraduates at University A.
From the university’s viewpoint, findings indicated a lack of procedural validity in decision-making for blended learning implementation and a forced application of blended learning without considering prerequisites for its effectiveness. Students were found to exploit virtual classes to improve hiring exam pass rates, select courses that are easy to earn credits, and engage in behaviors such as not watching recorded lectures.
On the teaching aspect, there was intensified polarization in class quality compared to face-to-face classes, with methods chosen for the convenience of time utilization rather than learning effectiveness. Based on these findings, we propose practical implications for University A to better leverage the advantages of non-face-to-face (blended) classes in the future.
Fly-catching syndrome responsive to a gluten-free diet in a French Bulldog
Authors: Galli Greta , Uccheddu Stefania , Menchetti Marika
Published: December 2023

OBJECTIVE

Fly-catching syndrome (FCS) is a rare condition typically characterized by episodes during which affected dogs bite or lick the air and jump for no apparent reason. Among veterinary literature, obsessive-compulsive disorders, focal epileptic seizures, and underlying gastrointestinal diseases were considered the most likely triggering causes. Recently, gluten-sensitive dyskinesia has been described in dogs, but it has never been reported to be associated to FCS.

ANIMAL

A 6-year-old male French Bulldog.

CLINICAL PRESENTATION, PROGRESSION, AND PROCEDURES

The dog was presented for a 2-month history of episodes characterized by sudden onset of jumping while trying to catch something in the air without impaired consciousness or autonomic signs. The episodes could be interrupted by the owner and lasted several minutes. The dog suffered from chronic gastrointestinal signs. The neurological examination was within normal limits except for the episodes suggestive of FCS during the consultation. The serological test for anti-gliadin immunoglobulin G (AG IgG) and anti-transglutaminase-2 immunoglobulin A (ATG-2 IgA) antibodies resulted above the reference range (3.092 and 0.929, respectively; normal range < 0.6).

TREATMENT AND OUTCOME

An exclusively gluten-free diet was started. Complete resolution of the episodes was reported during a 3-month follow-up.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE

To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first report of FCS associated to positive AG IgG and ATG-2 IgA antibodies responsive to a gluten-free diet. The typical manifestation of the episodes and response to diet support the hypothesis that FCS may be associated to gastrointestinal disorders. However, more studies are needed in order to confirm this hypothesis.
Vertical facial pattern and orthodontic stability Part II: Facial axis changes and stability
Authors: Beatrice Mark , Woods Michael
Published: December 2023

Lateral cephalograms and study casts of 55 patients were evaluated to determine if any relationships exist between Facial Axis changes occurring during and after active treatment and either the pretreatment Jarabak Facial Height Quotient or the amount of post-treatment occlusal change, as measured with a weighted PAR score. No significant relationships could be found. There was instead a wide range of individual variation in the post-treatment behaviour of both the Facial Axis and the weighted PAR score, in both the total sample and three Jarabak Facial Height subgroups. Long-term Facial Axis changes occurring in individual patients, however, were not necessarily associated with occlusal deterioration. Since the Facial Axis is likely to change to some extent in the long-term, it was suggested that widely recommended methods for Facial Axis control during treatment should be considered primarily for functional and aesthetic reasons, rather than on the basis of directly ensuring long-term occlusal stability.
Facial aesthetics and the divine proportion: a comparison of surgical and non-surgical Class II treatment
Authors: Shell Tracey L. , Woods Michael G.
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study was designed to compare selected divine or golden proportions in Class II division 1 patients treated either during the growth phase with an activator and fixed appliances or after the completion of growth with fixed appliances and orthognathic surgery; and to determine the associations between divine facial proportions and perceived facial attractiveness.

Methods: The material consisted of subjects with Class II division 1 malocclusions treated either with upper and lower fixed appliances and orthognathic surgery or with activators followed by fixed appliances. There were 23 females and 9 males in the surgical group (Mean age: 23.5 years; SD: 9.6 years) and 17 females and 11 males in the non-surgical group (Mean age: 10.8 years; SD: 1.1 years). The divine relationships of the subjects were assessed on pre- and post-treatment lateral cephalometric radiographs, and on lateral and frontal facial photographs. In addition, the attractiveness of the subjects was scored by a panel of judges using a visual analogue scale. Facial aesthetic scores were then correlated with the presence of particular divine facial proportions.

Results: On average, few ratios fitted the divine proportion, either before or after treatment in either treatment group. There was, however, significant individual variation in the presence or otherwise of these divine proportions, as there were with changes in the proportions with treatment. Regardless of the treatment method, ratios in some patients moved toward the divine proportion, while those in others moved away from it. A comparison of the two treatment groups both before and after treatment showed that the mean group values for some of the proportions differed. These differences could largely be explained by differences in growth status and treatment method.

Conclusion: Neither treatment method was more likely to result in a greater number of divine proportions, and the achievement of divine proportions seemed to have little, if any, influence on overall aesthetic outcomes.
Patients’ attitudes towards compliance with retainer wear
Authors: Wong Pamela , Freer Terry J.
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The objectives of this survey were to determine patients’ attitudes towards retainers and their compliance in wearing retainers.

Methods: Three hundred dental school patients were selected at random and survey questionnaires were distributed. Twelve private orthodontists were willing to participate in the survey and each was given 20 questionnaires for distribution to their patients. The questionnaire was designed to gather information regarding compliance in wearing removable retainers, perception of the comfort level of retainers and acceptance of the appearance of removable and fixed retainers.

Results: The results revealed that compliance in wearing an upper retainer was related to its comfort level and acceptance. Discomfort was the main reason given by dental school patients and forgetfulness was the major reason given by private patients for not wearing retainers. Higher proportions of patients found fixed retainers more comfortable to wear and were more willing to accept the appearance of fixed retainers. A higher proportion of private patients accepted the appearance of retainers compared with dental school patients, while a higher proportion of dental school patients found retainers less comfortable to wear than private patients.

Conclusions: There was a strong relationship between compliance and comfort level in wearing upper removable retainers. Patients found fixed retainers more acceptable than removable types because of appearance and comfort.
Personality traits in adolescence and satisfaction with orthodontic treatment in young adulthood
Authors: Barker Matthew J. , Thomson W. Murray , Poulton Richie
Published: December 2023

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether personality traits are associated with satisfaction with orthodontic treatment by age 26.

Methods: A prospective observational cohort study was conducted with 1,037 individuals, one-third of whom had received orthodontic treatment by age 26. A comprehensive personality assessment was conducted at age 18 using the multidimensional personality questionnaire. At age 26, orthodontic outcome was rated as either ‘Excellent’, ‘Pretty good’, ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’.

Results: Those who were less satisfied (rating their treatment outcome as ‘Fair’ or ‘Poor’) scored lower on the personality traits of control and social closeness, and higher on stress reactivity. Individuals with low scores on social closeness were twice as likely (Odds ratio: 2.07) to be less satisfied with their orthodontic result.

Conclusions: Individuals who are impulsive, stress-reactive or socially isolated are more likely to be disappointed with their orthodontic outcome. Pretreatment knowledge about certain aspects of personality might be useful to practising orthodontists.
Dental arch shape and size in Malay schoolchildren with Class II malocclusion
Authors: Banabilh Saeed M. , Rajion Zainul A. , Samsudin Rani , Singh G. D.
Published: December 2023

Aim

To quantify and localise differences in Class I and Class II dental arches in Malay schoolchildren.

Methods

The subjects were 50 Malay schoolchildren (Mean age: 15 + 0.7 years) with either Class I (N = 25) or Class II (N = 25) malocclusions. Fourteen homologous landmarks on the upper and lower study models of the subjects were digitised using MorphoStudio software, and the Procrustes means were computed. The mean Class I and Class II configurations were subjected to t-tests and finite element analysis.

Results

Normalised upper arch Class I and Class II configurations were statistically different (p < 0.05), but the lower arches were not. However, normalised Class II linear parameters were statistically smaller in the upper arch and larger in the lower arch. The upper Class II dental arch was narrower by 15 per cent and asymmetric changes in size (11–20 per cent) were localised in the labial and buccal regions of the lower Class II arch.

Conclusions

Size and shape differences between Class I and Class II dental arches can be identified with finite element analysis.
Lower intercanine width and gingival margin changes. A retrospective study
Authors: Closs Luciane , Squeff Karine , Raveli Dirceu , Rösing Cassiano
Published: December 2023

Objective

To determine if changes in the lower intercanine widths during orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances result in gingival margin changes around the lower canines and incisors.

Method

Pre- and post-treatment intra-oral photographs and orthodontic study models of 178 Caucasian adolescents (101 female, 77 male) were used. All subjects were treated with fixed appliances. The subjects had mean ages of 11.41 (SD: 1.83) years and 14.91 (SD: 1.78) years on their initial and final records respectively. The latter were taken 28 days or more after the appliances had been removed. The inclusion criteria were: Angle Class I or Class II malocclusion (with or without transverse and/or vertical discrepancies); nonextraction treatment; less than 4 mm crowding or spacing; fully erupted lower incisors and good periodontal health. The intercanine widths and the positions of the gingival margins relative to the maximum curvatures of the labial surfaces of the lower canines and incisors were measured with digital calipers.

Results

A significant association was found between unaltered intercanine widths and coronal migration of the gingival margins (p = 0.045). There were no significant associations between either increased or reduced intercanine widths and changes in the gingival margins.

Conclusions

Following orthodontic treatment coronal migration of the gingival margins around the lower incisors and canines is more likely to be associated with an unaltered intercanine width.
Accuracy of bracket placement by orthodontists and inexperienced dental students
Authors: Armstrong David , Shen Gang , Petocz Peter , Darendeliler M. Ali
Published: December 2023

Background

Well-finished orthodontic treatment begins with accurate positioning of the brackets on the teeth.

Aims

To compare the positions of orthodontic brackets placed by experienced clinicians and inexperienced trainees.

Methods

Twenty orthodontists (13 male, 7 female) representing experienced specialists, and 20 final year dental students (10 male, 10 female) representing inexperienced trainees, were asked to bond pre-adjusted straight-wire brackets at the centres of the clinical crowns of the teeth in a Class I crowded typodont set-up. The teeth were removed from the typodont, placed in a standardised jig and photographed. The vertical, mesio-distal and angular (tip) positions of the brackets, relative to the centres of the clinical crowns, were measured with the aid of imaging software. The accuracy of bracket placement by the groups was compared.

Results

The dental students took significantly longer than orthodontists to place the brackets (50.65 ± 16.33 minutes vs 28.53 ± 9.51 minutes, p < 0.001), but were more accurate than the orthodontists at positioning the brackets vertically (0.90 ± 0.21 mm vs 1.19 ± 0.23 mm, p < 0.001). There were no statistically significant differences between the dental students and the specialists in either the mesio-distal or the angular/tip positions of the brackets (p > 0.05). Both groups tended to bond the brackets with a distal tip. The students had slightly more right-left differences than the orthodontists. Mesio-distal errors in bracket placement were associated with rotated and displaced teeth.

Conclusions

Accurate direct bonding of orthodontic brackets to teeth does not appear to be related to clinical experience or specialist training.
Orthodontic treatment of localised gingival recession associated with traumatic anterior crossbite
Authors: Seehra Jadbinder , Fleming Padhraig S. , DiBiase Andrew T.
Published: December 2023

Background

Gingival recession can be defined as the apical shift of the marginal gingiva from its normal position on the crown of the tooth to levels on the root surface beyond the cemento-enamel junction. The aetiology of this condition is multifactorial, but can result from a traumatic occlusion. The long-term prognosis of teeth with localised gingival recession can be uncertain. Successful management of these cases may involve either orthodontic or periodontal treatment in isolation or in combination.

Aim

To describe two patients in which localised gingival recession associated with anterior crossbites were corrected with orthodontic appliances.

Methods

A 2 × 4 appliance and an upper removable appliance were used to correct the crossbites.

Results

Correction of the anterior crossbites resulted in a clinical improvement of the gingival recession. The aetiology and management of localised gingival recession is discussed.

Conclusions

Simple orthodontic appliances can be used to provide interceptive treatment to correct localised crossbite and enhance the overall long-term prognosis of the lower incisors. To achieve optimal results multidisciplinary involvement is recommended.
Facial asymmetry in subjects with Class III malocclusion
Authors: Kilic Nihat , Kilic Songül Comert , Catal Gülhan
Published: December 2023

Background

Facial skeletal asymmetries in Class III subjects seeking orthognathic surgery may complicate subsequent treatment.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to investigate facial asymmetry in orthognathic surgery patients with Class III malocclusion.

Methods

The Class III group consisted of 29 orthognathic surgery patients (14 female, 15 male; Mean age: 21.44 years) with Class III malocclusions. The Control group consisted of 32 subjects (16 female, 16 male; Mean age: 19.20 years) with excellent Class I occlusal relationships. Facial skeletal asymmetry, based on the skeletal midline, was measured on postero-anterior radiographs. In the Class III group, the chin point deviated to the ipsilateral side. The side-to-side and between group differences were compared.

Results

In the Class III group, the antegonial notch – skeletal midline distance was significantly larger (p < 0.05) and menton – antegonial notch distance was significantly different (p < 0 .05). There were no statistically significant differences between the right and left side measurements in the Control group. Between-group comparisons showed that subjects in the Class III group had greater skeletal asymmetries in lower face. In 78 per cent of the subjects in the Class III group the chin point was displaced more than 2 mm to one side.

Conclusions

Subjects with Class III malocclusion may have facial skeletal asymmetries, predominantly in the lower face. Frontal asymmetries should be considered during diagnosis and treatment planning.
McNamara norms for Turkish adolescents with balanced faces and normal occlusion
Authors: Kilic Nihat , Catal Gülhan , Oktay Hüsamettin
Published: December 2023

Background

There are no norms for the McNamara analysis for Turkish adolescents.

Objective

To obtain cephalometric standards for the McNamara analysis for Turkish adolescents with balanced faces and Class I occlusions, and to compare the standards with published data.

Methods

The cephalometric radiographs of 116 children (83 female, 33 male) between 11 and 16 years of age with Turkish grandparents and Class I occlusion, well-aligned upper and lower dental arches, no anterior and/or posterior crossbites and normal dentofacial structures were used. The eight linear and two angular measurements in the McNamara analysis were measured on images of the scanned radiographs. Measurements of the male and female subjects were compared with each other and with published norms for North American adolescents and adults.

Results

The Co-Gn, Co-A, ANS-Me and Ui-A were larger in the male subjects. Comparisons between the present study and McNamara’s original study revealed that Anatolian Turkish adolescents, particularly girls, have smaller midfacial and mandibular lengths and longer and more retrusive faces than North American adolescents and adults.

Conclusions

The small, but statistically significant, gender differences in mandibular and midfacial lengths and lower anterior face height may not be clinically significant. A single set of Turkish norms for the McNamara analysis may be appropriate.
Initial and fatigue bond strengths of chromatic and light-cured adhesives
Authors: Lee June M.L. , Georgiou George , Jones Steven P.
Published: December 2023

Aim

To compare the initial and fatigue shear bond strengths of a chromatic adhesive with a light-cured adhesive in an ex vivo laboratory study.

Methods

Hydroxyapatite discs were used as the bonding substrate. They were produced by cold uni-axial compression at 20 tons, sintered at 1300 °C and embedded in epoxy resin before grinding and polishing. One hundred and fifty upper left central incisor brackets were bonded to the discs with Transbond PLUS Color Change (3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA) while another 150 similar brackets were bonded with Transbond XT (3M Unitek, Monrovia, CA, USA). Seventy-five brackets from each group were subjected to cyclic loading (5000 cycles at 2 Hz) at 50 per cent of the mean bond strength in a Dartec Series HC10 Testing Machine. Initial (unfatigued) and fatigued bond strengths were determined by applying a shear force at the bracket-substrate interface using a custom-made metal jig in an Instron Universal Testing Machine. One-way ANOVA with Bonferroni post-hoc correction and two-way ANOVA were used to analyse the differences between the initial and fatigue mean shear bond strengths of the adhesives. The survival and bond reliability of both adhesives were evaluated with the Kaplan-Meier and Cox regression analyses.

Results

The initial mean shear bond strength for Transbond PLUS Color Change (16.72 MPa) was higher than Transbond XT (15.11 MPa), but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.109). The fatigue mean shear bond strength for Transbond XT (15.87 MPa) was similar to that of Transbond PLUS Color Change (15.33 MPa), and the difference was not statistically significant (p > 0.999). There were no significant differences when the effects of the material (p = 0.264) or fatiguing (p = 0.512) were considered separately, but in combination, the effect on bond strength was statistically significant (p = 0.026). The survival analysis showed that both adhesives demonstrated similar survival patterns in the unfatigued and fatigued states. Analysis of the material type and fatiguing showed no effect on the survival pattern for both adhesives (p = 0.098).

Conclusions

There were no statistically significant differences between the mean initial (unfatigued) and fatigue bond strengths of Transbond XT and Transbond PLUS Color Change under laboratory conditions. A survival analysis for both resins with and without fatigue loading exhibited similar behaviour with respect to their survival patterns. Although this may imply that under clinical conditions the two adhesives could behave similarly, the clinical extrapolation of these results should be interpreted with caution.
Bond strengths and debonding characteristics of two types of polycrystalline ceramic brackets
Authors: Lemke Katia , Xu Xiaoming , Hagan Joseph L. , Armbruster Paul C. , Ballard Richard W.
Published: December 2023

Objectives

To compare the shear bond strengths and modes of failure of three orthodontic brackets: a polycrystalline ceramic bracket, a collapsible polycrystalline ceramic bracket and a metal bracket.

Methods

Ninety extracted human premolar teeth were selected and examined at x3 magnification for any enamel defects. Three types of brackets and one orthodontic adhesive were used. One half of the sample was tested in a universal testing machine to determine the shear bond strength. The other half was debonded with the appropriate pliers and the tooth surface examined at x5 magnification. The site of failure was scored with the modified Adhesive Remnant Index (ARI). Teeth with an ARI grade of zero were examined in a SEM to determine any enamel fracture.

Results

No statistically significant differences in bond strength among the samples were found (p > 0.159). The modes of failure after debonding with pliers were predominantly at the bracket-adhesive interface. The mean shear bond strength of the Clarity bracket was 10.78 ± 2.74 MPa, the InVu bracket was 12.43 ± 2.40 MPa and the metal bracket was 11.89 ± 1.83 MPa. There were significant differences in the mean rank of the ARI grade between the three groups (p = 0.006). The Clarity and InVu (p = 0.011) and the Clarity and metal brackets (p = 0.005) were significantly different, but there was no difference between the InVu and metal brackets (p = 0.187).

Conclusions

All three samples had similar bond strengths. The risk of ceramic fracture on debonding was greatest for the InVu ceramic bracket.
Green Transition and the Business Sector in the European Union and Romania
Authors: Iordan Marioara , Chilian Mihaela-Nona , Ciurariu Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Increasingly obvious over the last two decades, human society and the economies of all the countries in the world faced and continue to face increasingly accelerated, amplified, diverse and divergent economic, social, political and technological trends and developments, among which three so-called megatrends stand out for intensity and persistence: digitization and automation of production, greening of economies and global economic power shifts. Considering such issues, the paper focuses on a brief analysis of how the green transition affects the business sector (enterprises) in the EU countries, with a focus on Romania - an EU member state that registers a relatively low level of penetration of the circular economy. Indicators of the green economy and eco-innovation and referring to the economic dimension of the circular economy, were used for the analysis. The results show that the EU27 economies generally are leaders in most of the aspects concerning the greening of economies and their business sectors, but Romania reveal certain relative delays of the local business sector in moving towards production and business development methods characteristic of the ecological economy.
Using ICT Tools and Technological Applications in this Era of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Facilitate Learning
Authors: Ohei Kenneth N
Published: December 2023

The globe is shaken by the abrupt emergence of the deadly Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The global education system has been put to the test by this circumstance, which compelled educators to quickly adopt Information & Communication Technology (ICT) tools and technologies to support instruction. Although, great attempts are made by scholars to study the implications of Coronavirus Disease 2019 on the higher education curricular, there is dearth of previous studies regarding the impact of Information & Communication Technology tools and technological applications to foster learning amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 outbreak. This exploratory study therefore uses a meta-synthesis approach and visited relevant literatures as lens to primarily examine the need to use Information & Communication Technology tools and technology applications to enhance learning in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 age. The research also shed some insight on the difficulties involved with employing Information & Communication Technology tools and technical applications to aid learning in times of pandemic and catastrophes, and it offers potential answers to educational institutions on how to handle these complications. The study’s findings suggest that Information & Communication Technology tools and technologies are the magic bullet for optimizing learning in times of disaster like the Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemic. The study also shows that by overcoming some technical and financial obstacles like high cost of technology devices, electricity problems, lack of expertise, etc., the lessons learnt from the abrupt and compulsory adoption of Information & Communication Technology tools and technologies to lessen the negative effects of the disaster on learning amid Coronavirus Disease 2019 global emergency will help create new opportunities for the use of blended learning approaches to meet the needs of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 disruption and future learning deliveries.
Investigation of the relationship between teachers’ inquiry-based teaching self-efficiency for STEM+S and their computational thinking skills
Authors: Başaran Mehmet , İlter Merve
Published: December 2023

This study examines the relationship between teachers’ inquiry-based teaching self-efficacy and computational thinking skills. The research was conducted in the survey model, which is the correlational model that reveals the relationship between two variables. The study sample comprised 369 teachers working in Gaziantep with different seniority and branches. Before the research, teachers were expected to receive a level of technology education that they could use in educational activities. The teachers who received technology training were given training on the computational thinking method. The conceptual states of computational thinking in education, the stages of computational thinking were given beforehand, and then, the teachers were expected to use the method with practical examples, where they could use their computational thinking skills. In this way, it was ensured that the teachers were aware of the computational thinking method and the target sample group was formed for this study. The data of the study were collected 1 month after this training. Data collection tools were the Inquiry-Based Teaching Self-efficacy scale and Computational Thinking Skills Scale. Correlation, regression, and multiple regression analyses were performed in the data analysis. Significant relationships were found between the scale’s subdimensions and total scores. When the relationship between the participants’ computing thinking skills scores and the inquiry-based teaching self-efficacy was examined, a moderate relationship was found between both variables.
Penghindaran Pajak Cost of Debt dengan Kepemilikan Institusional Sebagai Variabel Moderasi
Authors: Dhananjaya Kadek Krishna , Erawati Ni Made Adi
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the effect of tax avoidance on the cost of debt and also examine the effect of institutional ownership in moderating the relationship between tax avoidance on the cost of debt in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Quantitative research design in the form of associative. The number of observations was 93 companies using purposive sampling method. The researcher's analysis technique is multiple linear regression. The results of the study show that the tax avoidance variable has a positive effect on the cost of debt. Meanwhile, institutional ownership cannot moderate either strengthen or weaken the effect of tax avoidance on the cost of debt.Keywords: Tax avoidance, Cost of Debt, Institusional Ownership
Income Tax Cut and Firm Tax Avoidance
Authors: Saputra Ruri , Yulianti Yulianti
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the impact of Indonesian corporate income tax rate reduction on public companies’ tax avoidance. This study utilizes a quasi-experimental design with the difference-in-differences (DID) method to isolate the effect of corporate income tax rates changes on corporate tax avoidance behavior. Firms’ ownership structure is used to separate firms that are more likely to be affected by the tax law changes, thus representing the treatment group in the DID setting.  Utilizing a sample of public companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in the 2019 and 2020 periods, this study finds that in the year preceding the tax rate reduction, firms with greater institutional ownership exercise higher tax avoidance compared to other firms. The differences, however, are not statistically significant, which may be caused by the short timespan between the policy announcement and tax filing period, limiting the time available for firms to adjust their tax avoidance behavior.

Keywords: Tax Cut, Tax Avoidance, Institutional Investor
Mendeteksi Indikasi Kecurangan Laporan Keuangan dengan Metode F-Score Menggunakan Model Fraud Pentagon
Authors: Maherliana Ika , Ariyanto Dodik
Published: December 2023

Fraud in financial reports can occur because there is pressure on agents, thereby encouraging them to commit fraudulent acts whose aim is to show that the company is performing well. This research aims to test the fraud pentagon theory in detecting indications of fraudulent financial statements. Testing was carried out on mining companies registered on the IDX during the 2016 - 2020 period. Sample selection was carried out using a purposive sampling technique with a final sample of 21 mining companies. Data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression analysis. The research results show that external pressure has a negative effect on detecting indications of financial report fraud and ineffective monitoring has a positive effect on detecting indications of financial report fraud. This research provides implications for all parties who need information to provide an assessment of the opportunities for indications of financial statement fraud in mining companies by considering the factors that influence it.

Keywords: Fraud Pentagon Theory; Fraudulent Financial Reporting;  Mining Compines
Kecanggihan Teknologi Informasi dan Kemampuan Teknik Pemakai Sistem Informasi Akuntansi pada Kinerja Individu
Authors: Aiswarya I Putu Bagus Diva , Wirawati Ni Gusti Putu
Published: December 2023

The aim of the research is to empirically prove the influence of information technology sophistication and the technical abilities of accounting information system users on the individual performance of cooperative employees. This research was conducted at a multi-business cooperative in Denpasar. Data was collected through a survey method with questionnaire techniques. The population in this research is all multi-business cooperatives in Denpasar City. The sampling method used was purposive sampling. The number of respondents was 30 people. The data analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis. Based on the analysis results, it was found that the sophistication of information technology has a positive and significant effect on individual performance; The ability of accounting information system users has a positive and significant effect on individual performance.

Keywords : Sophistication; Capability; Performance.
Konflik Kepentingan Dalam Kebijakan Dividen
Authors: Adnyani Ida Ayu Ary Putri , Rasmini Ni Ketut
Published: December 2023

Dividends are part of the profits earned by the company and are announced to shareholders. Company shares can be owned by national institutions, foreign institutions, and the public. This research aims to obtain empirical evidence of the influence of national institutional ownership, foreign institutions, public ownership and debt policy on dividend policy. There are 37 sample companies with 130 sample observations from 77 manufacturing companies in the consumer goods industry sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2015-2019. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling. The data was analyzed using multiple regression, and it was found that national institutional ownership and foreign institutional ownership had a negative effect on dividend policy. The results support the tax preference theory and the client effect theory, but do not support the bird in the hand theory. Meanwhile, public ownership and debt policy have no effect on dividend policy.

Keywords : Dividend Policy; National Institutional Ownership; Foreign Institutional Ownership; Public Ownership; Debt Policy.