bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of three orthodontic bonding systems in white spot lesion development: a randomized clinical trial
Authors: Horan Ola G. Abu , Al-Khateeb Susan N.
Published: April 2023

Objectives

To compare the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) during fixed orthodontic therapy among a conventional three-step bonding system, a self-etching primer bonding system, and a one-step adhesive bonding system.

Materials and Methods

Seventy-five patients were randomly allocated into three groups (group 1, conventional bonding system, n = 25; group 2, self-etch primer, n = 25; group 3, primer mixed with adhesive composite, n = 25). Quantitative light-induced fluorescence (QLF) was used to assess WSL parameters. Images were captured and then analyzed before treatment and at 2 months and 4 months after bond up. Lesion area (pixels), mean fluorescence loss (ΔF), and the number of newly developed WSLs were compared within and among the three groups. The significance level was P ≤ .05.

Results

The mean increase in lesion area was 31.3 ± 2.8 pixels, 38.4 ± 4.3 pixels, and 119.5 ± 5.3 pixels for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively (P ≤ .001). For ΔF, the loss was 3.3% ± 0.3%, 4.4% ± 0.2%, and 6.6% ± 0.2% for groups 1, 2, and 3, respectively. These changes were significantly different (P ≤ .01 to P ≤ .001). The incidence of newly developed lesions was 9.5 WSLs in group 1, 10 WSLs in group 2, and 15.9 WSLs in group 3.

Conclusions

The lack of primer contributed to the development of a larger number of and more severe WSLs.
Generalized Pruritus Revealing Hereditary Haemochromatosis
Authors: Kluger Nicolas , Raison-Peyron Nadia , Rigole Hélène , Bessis Didier , Blanc François , Guillot Bernard
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Late Onset of Cardiac Tumour in Naevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma (Gorlin) Syndrome
Authors: Kluger Nicolas , Marco-Baertich Isabelle , Guillot Bernard
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Acute Brucellosis Presenting as Cellulitis
Authors: Monastirli Alexandra , Vamvakopoulou Sophia , Georgiou Sophia , Marangos Markos , Pasmatzi Efi , Dimitracopoulos George , Bassaris Harry , Tsambaos Dionysios
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Giant Primary Cutaneous Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Perineum: Histological and Radiological Correlations
Authors: Numajiri Toshiaki , Nishino Kenichi , Uenaka Maki
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Clinical Manifestations and Characteristics of Patients with Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis in Asia
Authors: Chang Shyue-Luen , Huang Yu-Huei , Yang Chih-Hsun , Hu Sindy , Hong Hong-Shang
Published: April 2023

Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis is a rare, sterile inflammation of the skin (and mucous membranes) characterized by acute onset of generalized pustule formation, fever and leukocytosis, and a rapid resolution. A computer-based search of the literature revealed only a limited series of reports, none of them based on Asian patients. We identified and retrospectively analysed 16 biopsy-proven and criteria-matched patients over a 15-year period in a single medical centre. The study showed a female predominance (11 of 16 patients), a relatively low association with systemic drugs (62.5% vs. 87% in a previous report) and normal renal function (in contrast to a previous report where 32% of patients had renal failure). The study also revealed high levels of C-reactive protein (76.0 mg/l) and normal absolute eosinophil count (176.2/microl) in most patients. Furthermore, there was no difference between different treatment regimens regard-ing the course and duration of the disease or the length of fever (p>0.05). In addition, if the patients were subdivided by aetiology into those strongly associated with or not strongly associated with systemic drugs, a significant difference was found in age of onset between the 2 groups (p
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome Associated with Psoriasis and Autoimmune Thyroid Disease
Authors: Kluger Nicolas , Mura Frédéric , Guillot Bernard , Bessis Didier
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Bullous Dermatomyositis: A Marker of Poor Prognosis and Aggressive Internal Malignancy?
Authors: Zangrilli Arianna , Papoutsaki Marina , Bianchi Luca , Teoli Miriam , Chimenti Sergio
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Interaction of Human Papillomavirus DNA with Factor XIIIa-positive Dermal Dendrocytes in Vulvar Lesions
Authors: Vieira Pereira Naiura , Pagliari Carla , Fernandes Elaine R. , Guedes Fernanda , Sotto Mírian N. , Irma Seixas Duarte Maria
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
Pseudoporphyria or Porphyria Cutanea Tarda? Diagnostic and Treatment Difficulties
Authors: Fevang Sheila A.M. , Kroon Susanne , Skadberg Yvind
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract.
PR3-ANCA-positive Necrotizing Multi-organ Vasculitis Following Cocaine Abuse
Authors: Neynaber Sven , Mistry-Burchardi Nouhad , Rust Christian , Samtleben Walter , Burgdorf Walter H.C. , Andreas Seitz Michael , Messer Gerald , Wollenberg Andreas
Published: April 2023

A 22-year-old man with a history of cocaine abuse from 2003 to 2005 developed recurrent bleeding of the nasal septum and a progressive cough and dyspnoea. He was admitted to the intensive care unit because of fulminant pneumonia, impaired renal function and progressive general deterioration. While hospitalized, he developed cutaneous vasculitis, thrombosis of the right subclavian and right jugular veins, testicular pain and, eventually, expanding red papules and plaques on the limbs. The symptoms were a diagnostic challenge, until skin biopsy showed immunoglobulin deposits in small vessels and kidney biopsy focal and segmental pauci-immune, crescentic glomerulonephritis. This led, together with anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (cANCA and PR3-ANCA), to the diagnosis of Wegener granulomatosis. The number of affected organ systems in our patient exceeds that commonly found in the literature. Several clinical observations of cocaine abuse followed by Wegener granulomatosis suggest an active induction of a PR3-ANCA-positive vasculitis by cocaine.
HLA-B Allele Associations with Certain Drugs are not Confirmed in Japanese Patients with Severe Cutaneous Drug Reactions
Authors: Kano Yoko , Hirahara Kazuhisa , Asano Yusuke , Shiohara Tetsuo
Published: April 2023

This article does not have an abstract
Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge Syndrome: Further Delineation of the Phenotype and Genetic Considerations
Authors: Castori Marco , Ruggieri Salvatore , Giannetti Luca , Annessi Giorgio , Zambruno Giovanna
Published: April 2023

Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge syndrome is a rare ectodermal dysplasia, characterized chiefly by multiple eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas, palmo-plantar keratoderma, hypodontia, hypotrichosis and nail dystrophy. The clinical spectrum and the most likely inheritance pattern(s) have not yet been completely defined. We report here on two, unrelated patients presenting with additional, previously unreported features, including hypoplastic nipples and optic atrophy. Both individuals were born to consanguineous parents, and one also has affected siblings. A literature review identified 23 additional cases. Multiple eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas, described in all of the cases, are the hallmark of this condition, although they usually appear in adulthood. The concomitant presence of eccrine syringofibroadenoma in most patients and of other adnexal skin tumours in 44% of affected subjects indicates that Schöpf-Schulz-Passarge is a genodermatosis with skin appendage neoplasms. However, the risk of skin and visceral malignancies is not increased. Pedigree study demonstrates that 9 of the 13 published familial cases may be explained by an autosomal recessive mutation, while the remaining pedigrees show apparent vertical transmission compatible with genetic heterogeneity. The benign disease course and advanced age at diagnosis could also suggest locus homogeneity for a recessive mutation with instances of pseudodominant inheritance.
Immunological and Clinical Effects of Alphacalcidol in Patients with Psoriatic Arthropathy: Results of an Open, Follow-up Pilot Study
Authors: Gaál János , Lakos Gabriella , Szodoray Péter , Kiss Judit , Horváth Irén , Horkay Edit , Nagy Georgina , Szegedi Andrea
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was to describe the effect of systemic alphacalcidol (1 OH vitamin D3) treatment on clinical and immunological parameters in patients with psoriatic arthropathy. Among the 19 patients investigated, 10 were treated with 0.25 microg oral alphacalcidol twice daily for 6 months, while 9 other patients served as controls. In the peripheral blood of the treated group but not in the controls, a statistically significant decrease was observed in the percentage of CD3/CD69-positive activated and CD8-positive interferon-gamma-producing T cells and in the serum level of interferon-gamma during the first 3 months and also in the clinical activity of the disease during the whole 6-month follow-up period. Our results show that systemic alphacalcidol treatment has an immunomodulatory effect on patients with psoriatic arthropathy. This effect is manifested by a short-term temporary decrease in type 1 immune responses and a continuous decrease in disease activity.
T-cell Large Granular Lymphocytic Leukaemia with an Uncommon Clinical and Immunological Phenotype
Authors: Van Steensel Maurice A.M. , Van Gelder Michel , Van Marion Ariënne M.W. , Kremer Bernd , Jorge Frank
Published: April 2023

A 39-year-old man presented with a rapidly growing unilateral painless nodule on the right cheek. Histopathological examination and peripheral blood analysis both showed a population of T-cell large granular lymphocytes, which were CD1+, CD2+, CD5+, CD7+ and CD16+, with expression of cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen. Further laboratory examination revealed severe neutropaenia, relative lymphocytosis and a clonally rearranged T-cell receptor. The cutaneous manifestation of T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukaemia is very rare. In this particular patient, however, it was instrumental in establishing the diagnosis and may have been enabled by the expression of cutaneous lymphocyte-associated antigen on the cell surface.
Bead morphology of laser welded steel sheets and its correlation to the joint’s electrical and mechanical properties
Authors: Horváth Gábor , Körmöczi Andor , Szörényi Tamás , Geretovszky Zsolt
Published: April 2023

Nowadays, lasers are routine tools in the widest range of materials processing, including welding of battery packs. The properties of the laser generated weld bead are crucial in determining the electrical and mechanical behavior of the joint. Here, we report on the identification of five morphological bead types, namely, Rosenthal, single wave, elongated, pre-humping, and humping morphologies and their systematic appearance over the laser power versus scanning speed plane. We prove that each type exhibits characteristic electrical and mechanical behavior that differ not only in the magnitude of relevant materials’ properties, but also in their variability. We show for nickel-coated steel and uncoated DC01 cold rolled steel that the so-called single wave morphology is best suited for battery welding applications, since this morphology class concomitantly exhibits the lowest electrical resistance and the highest mechanical strength, both with a relatively small margin of error. The results suggest that the bead morphology could be exploited as a simple indicator of joint properties.
Monitoring of Immune Response Following Covid-19 Vaccination
Authors: GC Velasquez Serra
Published: April 2023

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 is an infectious, viral, and contagious disease in which most patients present a mild respiratory condition whose recovery is autonomous and guided by the immune system itself. Objectives: The objectives of this research were to evaluate the immune system, the vaccination doses administered to the inhabitants of the parish of El Recreo, located in the Duran Canton of the Province of Guayas (Ecuador), according to age groups and gender, the vaccination coverage and the incidence of new diseases in the population under study. Material and Methods: This was a descriptive, non-experimental, prospective, cross-sectional, field study. It was carried out during the period from November 2021 to March 2022, during the pandemic of the "Omicron" variant. Results: the predominant age group corresponded to the range of 50-59 years (26.83% and 42; 29.79%) for both genders. We found (90.10%) of the population vaccinated. Another group (3.31%) did not receive the biologic and (6.59%) indicated that they were reluctant to receive the product. The second dose was administered to (83.5%) people in the community, while (14.28%) indicated having received the third dose. (3.04%) became ill after receiving the first doses; (2.63%) the second doses and none of those who received the third doses. It is necessary to alert the population of the need to benefit from the application of the vaccine since it seems to confer a certain degree of protection to the inhabitants and thus, the viral spread, hospitalization and death.
Use of pessary for cervical insufficiency: a discussion
Authors: Marochko K. V. , Parfenova Ya. A. , Artymuk N. V. , Novikova O. N. , Beglov D. E.
Published: April 2023

Annually, about 15 million of infants are born prematurely, and preterm birth is associated with an increased risk of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Further, the risk of repeated premature birth is relatively high, as 25% of pregnancies following those interrupted at 23-28 weeks of gestation also result in a preterm birth within the similar time frame. Among the major risk factors of preterm birth is cervical insufficiency, and cervical length measurement is recommended for all pregnant women at 18−21 weeks of gestation. For patients at high risk of late miscarriage and preterm birth, cervical length measurement should be performed weekly from 15 to 24 weeks of gestation. The use of pessary, which reduces amniotic sac pressure on the internal os, has been suggested as an appropriate option to correct cervical insufficiency as it does not require surgery, has low risk of complications and is easy to use. Relevant papers published hitherto report contradictory results, which require further research.
Long-term changes in cognitive status of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Authors: Sosnina A. S. , Tarasova I. V. , Syrova I. D. , Maleva O. V. , Trubnikova O. A. , Barbarash O. L.
Published: April 2023

Aim. To study long-term changes (5 to 7 years after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery) in cognitive status of patients with type 2 diabetes.Materials and Methods. The study included 47 male patients admitted to the Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases for the CABG surgery. Criteria of inclusion were signed informed consent, age from 40 to 75 years, male gender, planned on-pump CABG surgery, and right-handedness. Criteria of exclusion were brain pathology at multislice computed tomography, chronic cerebral ischemia grade II-IV, Beck Depression Inventory score > 16 points, the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score < 24 points and the Frontal Assessment Battery score < 11 points, arrhythmia, class IIB-IV chronic heart failure stage IIB, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, and past medical history of brain injury or stroke. Pre-operative examination of patients classified them into two groups: with (n = 21) and without (n = 26) type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM).Results. 5-7 years after CABG surgery, patients with type 2 DM had a cognitive decline according to MMSE scale as compared to the preoperative level (28,0 [27,0; 29,0] and 27,0 [26,0; 28,0], p = 0.04). In keeping with these findings, odds ratio (OR) of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in patients with type 2 DM was 1.92 (95% CI = 1.09- 3.37, p = 0.02). Psychomotor and executive functions were reduced in patients with type 2 DM both at baseline and in particular 5-7 years after CABG (p ≤ 0.05). The correlation between glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and cognitive parameters were found only in patients with type 2 DM. Higher HbA1c level was also associated with deteriorated executive functions and short-term memory.Conclusion. 5−7 years after CABG surgery, patients with type 2 DM suffer from a cognitive decline and reduced psychomotor and executive functions.
Use of internal thoracic artery as a conduit protects coronary artery in the long-term period after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
Authors: Frolov A. V. , Zagorodnikov N. I. , Tarasov R. S. , Grigoriev E. V. , Ivanov S. V. , Barbarash L. S.
Published: April 2023

Aim. To assess whether the internal thoracic artery (ITA) is able to protect coronary artery (CA) after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.Material and Methods. Having performed coronary angiography in the long term after CABG surgery, we evaluated 102 angiograms by visual analysis and using Gensini score and SYNTAX score. Using these parameters, we investigated the association of internal thoracic artery and saphenous vein grafts with anatomy and pathology of the coronary artery.Results. Calculation of Gensini score revealed that use of ITA grafts was associated with mild coronary atherosclerosis [4 (0; 17)] as compared with SV grafts [32 (2 ; 32)]. Relative increase of atherosclerotic burden in the coronary artery was 21.05% for the ITA grafts and 102.87% for the SV grafts. Lesion growth rate was significantly higher after using SV grafts than in case with ITA grafts (p = 0.0002)Conclusion. ITA grafts reduce progression of atherosclerosis in bypassed coronary arteries in comparison with SV grafts.
Short- and long-term results of organ-sparing surgery in patients with severe diffuse adenomyosis at perimenopausal transition
Authors: Tskhay V. B. , Mikailly G. T. , Tskhay I. I.
Published: April 2023

Aim. To study the short- and long-term results of organ-sparing surgery in patients with severe diffuse adenomyosis who are in the perimenopausal age.Materials and Methods. The study included 18 patients with severe diffuse adenomyosis who underwent fertility-sparing excision of diffuse adenomyosis by means of Osada procedure. Efficiency of surgical treatment and subsequent drug therapy was evaluated at 12 and 24 months of follow-up by pelvic ultrasound examination. The frequency of adenomyosis symptoms and quality of life were assessed using the standard SF-36 questionnaire.Results. Recovery of the menstrual cycle, freedom from pain and anemia, and improved quality of life were documented in all cases (18/18), whereas onset of menopause occurred in half of the cases (9/18). In particular, all scales of the Physical Component Summary from SF-36 questionnaire were significantly improved at both follow-up time points.Conclusion. Organ-sparing excision of diffuse adenomyosis using Osada procedure is the option of choice and might represent an alternative to hysterectomy in women with perimenopausal age, in addition to those of earlier reproductive age.
Language and Power Relations on Islamic Identity in the Linguistic Landscape of Gresik City, East Java
Authors: Mulyono  , Yulianto Bambang
Published: April 2023

The objective of this research is to describe the social facts of language and power in the linguistic landscape in Gresik, East Java, Indonesia. This study applies a qualitative design to descriptively examine phenomena in the realm of shake agents, in this case the government in this case the government and society. LL studies and ethnographic studies are used for the purposes of studying the social context to direct deeper discussion. Data gathering is done by documenting public areas and observing people’s attitudes. From the results of observations and studies of meaning as well as observations of the context of power, an explanation is obtained that there are information functions and commercial functions displayed in LL. Authorization in language is carried out by using terms that show that Islamic identity is attached to the area and gives a view of the value of blessing and sanctity. This encourages the tourism industry. Educatively, LL is important for knowledge about history in the younger generation. In LL, it is described the government’s efforts, beliefs, and the expansion of people’s language attitudes which also use the same paradigm as the use of phrases and words that refer to Islamic nuances. From this research, we can understand that a social paradigm, including religion, is used for various purposes according to how the belief exists. Impact appears as a result of direction. This form of direction uses language. Language is the power to shape views that produce greater impact.
Genotoxic and genoprotective effects of 1,4-dihydropyridine derivatives: a brief review
Authors: Leonova Elina , Ryabokon Nadezhda , Rostoka Evita , Borisovs Vitalijs , Velena Astrida , Bisenieks Egils , Duburs Gunars , Dzintare Maija , Goncharova Roza , Sjakste Nikolajs
Published: April 2023

This review summarises current knowledge about the genotoxic and genoprotective effects of 1,4-dihydropyridines (DHP) with the main focus on the water-soluble 1,4-DHPs. Most of these water-soluble compounds manifest very low calcium channel blocking activity, which is considered “unusual” for 1,4-DHPs. Glutapyrone, diludine, and AV-153 decrease spontaneous mutagenesis and frequency of mutations induced by chemical mutagens. AV-153, glutapyrone, and carbatones protect DNA against the damage produced by hydrogen peroxide, radiation, and peroxynitrite. The ability of these molecules to bind to the DNA may not be the only mechanism of DNA protection, as other mechanisms such as radical scavenging or binding to other genotoxic compounds may take place and enhance DNA repair. These uncertainties and reports of high 1,4-DHP concentrations damaging the DNA call for further in vitro and in vivo preclinical research, pharmacokinetic in particular, as it can help pinpoint the exact mechanism(s) of the genotoxic and/or genoprotective action of 1,4-DHPs.
Consolidating Ireland’s Indigenous Social Enterprise Sector – A Policy Perspective
Authors: Forde Andrew
Published: April 2023

The National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland (2019 – 2022) was a watershed moment for social enterprise in Ireland. Ireland has a rich, proud and diverse experience of social economy and social enterprise, yet the policy framework developed comparatively later than in some other EU member states. Since its launch in 2019, the Policy has helped to significantly shape the social enterprise sector in Ireland including through targeted measures and improved coherence across government policy. At the same time, the sector is still in a nascent phase and faces dramatic new challenges associated with the realities of focussing on social impact whilst trading in a competitive market economy traditionally focussed on export-potential, which have been exacerbated by the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As this foundational Policy comes to the end of its term, the Government, in partnership with the sector, now faces another significant juncture which will determine how successful social enterprise can be in moving from the margins to the mainstream and contributing to Ireland’s economic, social and environmental progress. The current article seeks to clarify the features of Ireland’s indigenous social enterprise sector, and offers perspectives on some of the prerequisites for an ambitious and impactful successor policy in 2023 to unlock the potential of the sector to grow in scale and impact.
Retrospective study on equine viral abortions in Poland between 1999 and 2022
Authors: Stasiak Karol , Socha Wojciech , Rola Jerzy
Published: April 2023

Introduction

Loss of pregnancy in mares is a major cause of economic and emotional impact for horse breeders. It can have many different infectious and noninfectious causes. The aim of this study was identification of the main viral causes of abortion in mares in Poland based on tissue samples from 180 aborted foetuses submitted for testing between 1999 and 2022.

Material and Methods

Tissues of aborted foetuses collected from different horse studs throughout Poland were tested for the presence of equine herpesvirus types 1 and 4 (EHV-1/-4) and if negative, for equine arteritis virus (EAV). The examination was performed using a PCR/reverse transcriptase PCR (1999–2012) and a quantitative PCR (2013–2022).

Results

The cause of abortion was determined to be EHV-1 in 49.4% of cases (n = 89), whereas no EHV-4- or EAV-positive cases were found. The proportion of abortions due to EHV-1 differed between regions, with the highest percentage in the Lubelskie and Wielkopolskie provinces.

Conclusion

The results of the study indicate that EHV-1 is the most important viral infectious agent causing abortions in mares in Poland.
Public transport accessibility and spatial exclusion in Roma settlements: A case study of three regions in Eastern Slovakia
Authors: Horňák Marcel , Hluško Richard , Rochovská Alena , Lelkesová Veronika
Published: April 2023

Spatial isolation and social exclusion of some of the Roma communities have been a long-term issue in specific Slovakia regions. Along with some other factors, these may contribute to poor access to labour markets for Roma residents of such communities. As public transport acts as an important means of mobility of socially excluded residents, we consider the quality and accessibility of the public transport network as an important element that can impact on the spatially isolated Roma’s ability to reach labour markets, as well as services, education, etc. Based on our empirical evidence, this paper aims to provide a better understanding and analysis of the social exclusion of segregated Roma neighbourhoods in the context of spatial exclusion and transport disadvantage related to public transportation accessibility. We tried to focus on physical accessibility of public transport points for the communities, as well as on the quality and frequency of public transport services available at these points for residents of Roma communities. Our research covered three different regions of Eastern Slovakia, where the concentration of Roma communities is high compared to the rest of the country.
The Emergence of Non-Energy Uses of Coal and the Future of Lignite Mining in a Region of Low Carbon Footprint, a Case Study
Authors: Pavloudakis Francis , Karlopoulos Evangelos , Pagouni Chrisoula
Published: April 2023

The rapid development of renewable energy sources, which has been going on for the last two decades, allows now the elimination of the coal use for power generation. Nevertheless, coal will continue to be used in key-industrial sectors, such as steel and cement production, which are crucial for maintaining the living standards of modern society. The future remains doubtful for coals of poor quality characteristics, such as lignite, which is used almost exclusively for power generation purposes. The present study aims to show that, even in the case of lignite, the transition to a zero-carbon economy must be decoupled from the mines closure. In this context, a combined SWOT–AHP analysis was conducted in order to compare seven potential non-energy uses of the lignite produced in the mines of Western Macedonia region, based on six criteria that are in line with the framework set by the European Union for the selection of the best technologies for every site-specific case. This comparison showed that the most promising technologies are related to the production of organic fertilizers and soil amendments, raw materials and products for the construction industry, activated carbon, and graphene. These technologies may contribute to the achievement of socioeconomic and environmental targets that are critical for the just transition of Western Macedonia region to a new, sustainable productive model.
Investigation of aerosol droplets diameter generated in aerosol jet printing
Authors: Łapa Wojciech , Winnicki Marcin , Orłowska Karolina
Published: April 2023

Aerosol jet printing is a contactless direct-write technique that could be used for the deposition of a variety of materials. First, used for electric paths, the technology was explored for many applications. The substantial part of the process is the generation of aerosols. The size of the droplets and the stability of the process affect the quality of the sprayed lines. This article investigates the diameter of the sprayed droplets, allowing future comparison of the results with sprayed lines. Droplets from ultrasonic and pneumatic generators were sprayed at their outlet on the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) foil. Using a digital microscope and the built-in algorithm, the diameter of the droplets was measured, and the dataset was collected as CSV files and served as a background to the box plot. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) scans were applied to verify the results obtained. The ink parameters used in the process have an influence on the aerosol generation and droplet diameter, whereas the carrier gas pressure has an impact mostly on the droplet diameter. In this case, the aerosol was produced from three types of ink in combination with two generators. For inks with a dynamic viscosity below 6.5 m·Pa−1·s−1 a stable range of 5–10 μm droplet diameter was observed. A high-viscosity ink (7.5–10.5 m·Pa−1·s−1) produced droplets with diameter in the range of 6–25 μm. The diameter of the droplet decreased from 7–22 μm to 1–5 μm with a reduction in the dynamic viscosity from 7.5–10.5 m·Pa−1·s−1 to 4.5–5.5 m·Pa−1·s−1.
Efikasi Diri dan Kesiapsiagaan Perawat Rumah Sakit terhadap Bencana
Authors: Lainsamputty Ferdy , Purnawinadi I Gede , Santoso Raden Bagus Edy , Babu Vidya Angeline
Published: April 2023

Bencana bisa disebabkan oleh faktor alam, non alam, serta faktor manusia sehingga mengakibatkan timbulnya korban jiwa manusia, kerusakan lingkungan, kerugian harta benda, dan dampak psikologis. Efikasi diri yang baik bagi perawat berpotensi meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan terhadap bencana. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menguji hubungan antara efikasi diri dengan kesiapsiagaan bencana pada perawat rumah sakit. Penelitian ini berdesain deskriptif korelasional dengan pendekatan cross-sectional. Teknik convenience sampling diterapkan untuk merekrut 152 perawat dari sebuah rumah sakit umum di Provinsi Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia. Kuesioner yang digunakan: General Self Efficacy (GSE) dan Disaster Preparedness Evaluation Tool (DPET). Korelasi Rank Spearman digunakan untuk menguji hubungan antar variabel. Tidak terdapat hubungan signifikan antara efikasi diri dengan kesiapsiagaan bencana (r=0,213; p=0,102). Efikasi diri perawat tergolong tinggi, sedangkan kesiapsiagaan perawat berada pada level sedang. Secara umum, efikasi diri tidak berkontribusi signifikan terhadap kesiapsiagaan bencana perawat rumah sakit. Minimnya pengalaman kebencanaan sangat berpotensi menjadi hal yang memediasi kepercayaan diri perawat terhadap kesiapsiagaan bencana. Konsistensi keyakinan perawat dalam usaha menghadapi tantangan dan kesulitan terkait kebencanaan perlu dipertahankan, namun dibutuhkan juga peningkatan kemampuan mendapatkan ide lebih banyak dalam penyelesaiannya. Intervensi efektif guna meningkatkan kesiapsiagaan bencana seperti pelatihan dan simulasi rutin sangat direkomendasikan.
Resepsi Khalayak Perempuan terhadap Konten Edukasi Seksual oleh Key Opinion Leader
Authors: Muttamimah Laili , Sujono Firman Kurniawan
Published: April 2023

Edukasi seksual di Indonesia masih dianggap tabu, hal ini menyebabkan adanya keterbatasan kaum muda, khususnya perempuan, untuk mengakses informasi seputar edukasi seksual. Hadirnya ruang digital memungkinkan para key opinion leader berperan aktif membagikan informasi seputar edukasi seksual dengan cara yang lebih informal melalui media sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis bagaimana penerimaan perempuan muda terhadap konten-konten edukasi seksual yang disampaikan oleh key opinion leader, yang mana tak jarang berseberangan dengan konstruksi sosial-budaya di Indonesia. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis resepsi. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara kepada tiga informan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat makna yang polisemi. Sebagian besar informan menyetujui isi pesan yang mendobrak stigma masyarakat mengenai seksualitas perempuan. Meski begitu, peran key opinion leader dianggap belum sepenuhnya kredibel dalam menyampaikan edukasi seksual, sehingga dibutuhkan sosok yang lebih ahli dan sumber dari kanal-kanal lain sebagai pembanding informasi yang mereka terima.
Recreational and informative study benefits that adolescents receive by accessing the radio
Authors: Sitorus Ferry Rhendra Pananda Putra
Published: April 2023

Adolescents desire to obtain information and news that can be fulfilled through various means and media, especially online media. Radio programmes are among the most popular media among teenagers in Jayapura City. Susanti and Wahyuni (2017) argue that radio is feasible to access, considering that it is a cheap and uncomplicated medium. This study aims to determine the adolescents' encouragement and benefits by accessing various programmes available on Swaranusa Bahagia (SNB) 1170 AM radio in Jayapura City. This study used a qualitative approach with an explanatory research type. There were 21 informants in this study consisting of 12 youth informants, six radio informants, and three Indonesian Broadcasting Commission informants. The study results stated that the youth were encouraged to access programmes on SNB 1170 AM radio in Jayapura City because of (1) information, (2) entertainment, (3) inspirational stories and words, and (4) friends. The findings and results of this research can be used by the radio in evaluating, revising, and developing its various broadcast programmes.
The effect of young marriage on household communication harmony in Medan
Authors: Hasrat Efendi Samosir  , Abdul Haris  , Marlina
Published: April 2023

This study aims to determine: The effect of young marriage on household harmony in Medan Sinembah Village, Tanjung Morawa District on the perspectives on Family Communication. The type of research is quantitative research. The population of this study was adolescents who married at a young age in 2019-2020 whose marriage age was 19-20 years, totalling 52 people. Sampling used a total sampling technique, with a sample of 52 people. The data collection instrument used a questionnaire with a Likert scale totalling 15 statements of young marriage variables, including 12 valid items and 3 invalid items. Then 32 statements of household harmony variables including 28 valid items and 4 invalid items. The data analysis technique used descriptive tests, normality and linearity test, and hypothesis testing. The results of this study indicate that there is an influence between the young marriage variable and the household harmony variable with a t count of 3,794 l> 2,008, so it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that "there is an effect of young marriage on household harmony". The value of t count is 3,794> t table 2,008 in simple linear regression analysis. The significance is 0.000 <0.05 probability, so it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted, which means that "There is an effect of young marriage on household harmony in the context of Family Communication".
Spontaneous regression of biologically aggressive breast carcinoma: A case report
Authors: Lee Jia Mang , Hanson Isabelle M. , Rengabashyam Bhavani
Published: April 2023

The spontaneous regression of cancer is the partial or complete remission of a tumor without treatment, and this has been linked to trauma and infection. The present case details the rare spontaneous regression of a triple negative Grade III ductal carcinoma in the breast. The findings suggest that in our case, this may have been triggered by biopsy and marker clip deployment, and it highlights the importance of being aware of this unusual occurrence so timely diagnosis can be made without causing undue anxiety in patients.
Comparison of Wound Debridement Pressures With Updated Tests
Authors:   Associate Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Touro University Nevada, Henderson, NV, Fisher Stacy
Published: April 2023

BACKGROUND: Wound debridement is one of the key treatment methods for chronic and acute wounds. Various tools are used to perform debridement, but the force applied to the tissue by these different instruments has been poorly documented in a limited number of past research efforts. PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to provide insight into the actual amount of pressure exerted on wound tissue. METHODS: We used a digital force transducer to measure the pressure applied by multiple combinations of angiocatheter needles (catheters), syringes, and other common debridement tools. The data obtained were compared with the pressure measurements reported by previous studies. The common standard used in research is a 35-mL syringe with a 19-gauge catheter with a pressure of 7 to 8 pounds per square inch (psi), which is regarded as the most effective for wound care. RESULTS: Many of the instruments measured in this experiment closely reflected the pressure measurements previously published in the research literature and are safe to use to properly irrigate wounds. However, some discrepancies were also found, ranging from a small psi variability to several psi. Further studies and testing may be beneficial to confirm the results of this experiment. CONCLUSION: Certain tools produced higher pressures that were not suitable for routine wound care. Findings from this study can also be used by clinicians to choose appropriate tools and to monitor pressure when they use various common irrigation tools.
Sistem Pengisian Baterai Konstan Tegangan Berbasis Fuzzy Logic Pada Aplikasi Off Grid Rumah DC
Authors: Nisa Karimatun , Salsabila Regina , Rifadil Moch Machmud , Sutedjo Sutedjo , Mahendra Luki Septya
Published: April 2023

Pada penelitian yang diusulkan dirancang Rumah DC dengan kapasitas daya 200 watt. Rumah DC berisikan beban – beban rumah tangga DC. Panel surya digunakan sebagai sumber dari Rumah DC. Konverter daya yaitu SEPIC terhubung dengan panel surya yang berfungsi sebagai pengisian baterai dengan tegangan keluaran sebesar 14,8 V . Luaran tegangan panel surya adalah 18 V, dari panel surya akan diturunkan tegangannya melalui SEPIC konverter sesuai dengan nilai duty cycle yang diatur pada mosfet untuk mengisi daya baterai sesuai dengan kebutuhan beban baterai lead acid 12V/140 Ah. Sistem pengisian baterai yang digunakan adalah  metode constant voltage (CV) dengan diberikan algoritma fuzzy logic. Simulasi yang akan disajikan yaitu SEPIC telah dikontrol menggunakan algoritma fuzzy dengan metode CV dengan set point 14,8 V , sehingga dengan algoritma fuzzy digunakan untuk control pengisian baterai. Sedangkan pada pengujian alat, tegangan pengisian baterai dapat dikontrol menggunakan logika fuzzy yaitu dengan rata – rata tegangan pengisian 14,8 V  dengan iradiasi yang bervariasi. Oleh karena itu desain ini dapat diaplikasikan pada Rumah DC 12 V/200 watt. 
Komunikacja jako kluczowy element zarządzania w organizacji
Authors: Michałek Krzysztof
Published: April 2023

Style zarządzania pracownikami stale ewoluują. Każde przedsiębiorstwo, chcąc być konkurencyjnym na rynku pracy, potrzebuje liderów odpowiadających na potrzeby współczesnego zarządzania. Dawniej rządy autokratyczne w firmach, w których jedynie szef miał moc decyzyjną, były powszechnie spotykane. Aktualnie taki styl jest w mniejszości, a zastąpił go styl partycypacyjny, w którym kluczową rolę odgrywają rozmowy całego zespołu – i w taki sposób są podejmowane decyzje. Nie udałoby się to bez rozwoju w aspekcie komunikacji. Celem niniejszego artykułu jest weryfikacja istoty komunikacji w zarządzaniu zespołem oraz znalezienie sposobów na jej poprawę w przedsiębiorstwie. Ważne jest zwrócenie uwagi na rolę lidera w działaniu całej firmy, gdyż jest to osoba, której zadaniem jest motywowanie i wspieranie pracowników przy jednoczesnym dbaniu o wyniki i finanse. To od jego komunikacji zależy, czy pracownicy będą wykorzystywać swój maksymalny potencjał.
Transport Factor in the Suburbanization Processes of the Irkutsk Agglomeration
Authors:   Irkutsk Scientific Center SB RAS, Serebrennikov E. N.
Published: April 2023

The paper deals with the problems of the Irkutsk agglomeration associated with the increasing role of personal motor transport in the interaction of the city with suburban settlements. The study area includes a number of suburban municipalities most involved in the agglomeration process. The dynamics of the growth of personal vehicles in the context of municipalities is considered. Measurements of the intensity of traffic on the main highways leaving the city, and the ratio of personal and public transport, providing communication within the agglomeration, were carried out. The most intensively developing suburban settlements and the busiest highways - Kultuksky and Baikalsky, connecting the city with the nearest settlements on the coast of Lake Baikal and the waters of the Angara bays, along which there is an increase in cottage and garden-dacha construction, have been identified. At the same time, the share of public transport in the structure of flows is directly proportional to its intensity, which contributes to congestion and traffic jams at the exits from the city. The factors and reasons influencing the development of different areas of suburban areas are considered. Based on the results of the analysis, recommendations are given for optimizing the transport network in order to minimize existing problems and further systematic development of the agglomeration.
Automatic plant recognition using convolutional neural network on malaysian medicinal herbs: the value of data augmentation
Authors: Roslan Noor Aini Mohd , Diah Norizan Mat , Ibrahim Zaidah , Munarko Yuda , Minarno Agus Eko
Published: April 2023

Herbs are an important nutritional source for humans since they provide a variety of nutrients. Indigenous people have employed herbs, in particular, as traditional medicines since ancient times. Malaysia has hundreds of plant species; herb detection may be difficult due to the variety of herb species and their shape and color similarities. Furthermore, there is a scarcity of support datasets for detecting these plants. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the performance of convolutional neural network (CNN) on Malaysian medicinal herbs datasets, real data and augmented data. Malaysian medical herbs data were obtained from Taman Herba Pulau Pinang, Malaysia, and ten kinds of native herbs were chosen. Both datasets were evaluated using the CNN model developed throughout the research. Overall, herbs real data obtained an average accuracy of 75%, whereas herbs augmented data achieved an average accuracy of 88%. Based on these findings, herbs augmented data surpassed herbs actual data in terms of accuracy after undergoing the augmentation technique.
Who danced better? ranked tiktok dance video dataset and pairwise action quality assessment method
Authors: Hipiny Irwandi , Ujir Hamimah , Alias Aidil Azli , Shanat Musdi , Ishak Mohamad Khairi
Published: April 2023

Video-based action quality assessment (AQA) is a non-trivial task due to the subtle visual differences between data produced by experts and non-experts. Current methods are extended from the action recognition domain where most are based on temporal pattern matching. AQA has additional requirements where order and tempo matter for rating the quality of an action. We present a novel dataset of ranked TikTok dance videos, and a pairwise AQA method for predicting which video of a same-label pair was sourced from the better dancer. Exhaustive pairings of same-label videos were randomly assigned to 100 human annotators, ultimately producing a ranked list per label category. Our method relies on a successful detection of the subject’s 2D pose inside successive query frames where the order and tempo of actions are encoded inside a produced String sequence. The detected 2D pose returns a top-matching Visual word from a Codebook to represent the current frame. Given a same-label pair, we generate a String value of concatenated Visual words for each video. By computing the edit distance score between each String value and the Gold Standard’s (i.e., the top-ranked video(s) for that label category), we declare the video with the lower score as the winner. The pairwise AQA method is implemented using two schemes, i.e., with and without text compression. Although the average precision for both schemes over 12 label categories is low, at 0.45 with text compression and 0.48 without, precision values for several label categories are comparable to past methods’ (median: 0.47, max: 0.66).
Stories All Over the School: Primary Schools, Pākehā Teachers, and the Construction of ‘Culture’
Authors:   , Smith Avery
Published: April 2023

In recent years there has been a push in New Zealand education for the ‘inclusion’ of Māori (the Indigenous people of New Zealand) culture into the national curriculum in service of improving the educational outcomes of Māori learners. What remains underexplored is the present culture within schools in which Māori culture is to be ‘included’. This study looks at the construction of culture in two mainstream Primary Schools.

This ethnographic study was conducted over the course of a school term in two-year 5/6 classes, one in a majority Pākehā school and the other in a majority Māori and Pacific school. I explored the institutional and interpersonal mechanisms that ideas about culture were produced and reproduced through in everyday activities. Settler Colonial Studies, Critical Race Theory, and Critical Whiteness Studies for the theoretical basis for this research. Additionally, I developed a distinctive framework for understanding the findings called the Black and Indigenous Perspectives on Whiteness (BIPOW).

Storytelling is a central feature of this thesis. I explore how the stories we tell are powerful transmitters of the understandings we carry about ourselves, each other, institutions, and the nation. I follow in the tradition of Critical Race theorists who use storytelling, narrative and counternarrative, and allegory as a means to decentre Whiteness. I leverage storytelling to illustrate the ways schools and classrooms disseminate ideas about culture and race.

I conclude that schools pass on ideas about culture through educational policy, practices, and the hidden curriculum. Whiteness is often tacitly transmitted within schools and classrooms, even in cases where the expressed intention is to be welcoming of and inclusive of diversity. The Pākehā teachers who took part in this research had a limited understanding of culture when it came to themselves but were able to identify aspects of culture in Māori and Pacific ‘Others.’I suggest that if schools in New Zealand want to improve the quality of education for Māori and Pacific students, and indeed all students, they must unsettle taken-for-granted notions of cultural dominance rooted in White supremacy. Inclusion of other worldviews into an existing system is not enough, the perspectives of Indigenous, Black and other racialised groups must be centred if we are to dismantle the edifice of White colonial education.