bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The dimensions of the roots of the human permanent dentition as a guide to the selection of optimal orthodontic forces
Authors: Lee Brian
Published: December 2023

Background

The dimensions of the roots of the teeth are important in the assessment of orthodontic anchorage and to estimate the forces to be used during orthodontic tooth movement.

Aims

To investigate the relations between the lengths, widths and projected areas of the roots of the permanent teeth.

Methods

Intact, extracted human permanent teeth were photographed and the lengths, widths and projected areas of selected surfaces measured. Descriptive statistics and associations between selected linear dimensions and root areas were calculated.

Results

The data showed significant kurtosis and skewness. Neither exponential nor polynomial transformations improved the goodness of fit, and there was no a priori reason to use other than linear regression. When the lengths of all teeth were multiplied by the respective widths of the mesial, distal and lingual surfaces, the correlations between the product of length and width and area improved in 28 out of 30 surfaces. In the lower arch the correlation coefficients ranged from r = .343 (mesial surface first premolar) to r = .845 (mesial surface of the canine). The correlations in the upper arch ranged from r = .201 (mesial surface of the second molar) to r = .847 (mesial surface lateral incisor).

Conclusions

For clinical purposes, root length may be an acceptable indicator of root area. Low correlations were attributed to variations in root shape.
Bond strengths of different orthodontic adhesives after enamel conditioning with the same self-etching primer
Authors: Scougall-Vilchis Rogelio J. , Zárate-Díaz Chrisel , Kusakabe Shusuke , Yamamoto Kohji
Published: December 2023

Aim

To determine the shear bond strengths (SBS) of stainless steel brackets bonded with seven light-cured orthodontic adhesives after the enamel was conditioned with the same self-etching primer.

Methods

A total of 140 extracted human molars were randomly divided into seven groups (N = 20). In all the groups, the enamel was conditioned with Transbond Plus SEP (TPSEP). Stainless steel brackets were bonded with the following orthodontic adhesives: Group I, Transbond XT; Group II, Blūgloo; Group III, BeautyOrtho Bond; Group IV, Enlight; Group V, Light Bond; Group VI, Transbond CC; Group VII, Xeno Ortho. The teeth were stored in distilled water at 37 °C for 24 hours and debonded with a universal testing machine. The modified adhesive remnant index (ARI) was also recorded.

Results

There were no significant differences in the SBS values among the groups: I (18.0 ± 7.4 MPa); II (18.3 ± 5.1 MPa); III (14.8 ± 4.3 MPa); IV (18.3 ± 7.0 MPa); V (16.4 ± 4.3 MPa); VI (20.3 ± 5.3 MPa); VII (15.9 ± 6.4 MPa), but significant differences in ARI were found.

Conclusions

The seven orthodontic adhesives evaluated in this study can be successfully used for bonding stainless steel brackets when the enamel is conditioned with TPSEP, however, the differences among some groups might influence the clinical bond strengths. In addition, the amount of residual adhesive remaining on the teeth after debonding differed among the adhesives. Further studies are required to better understand the differences in SBS and ARI.
Effects of orthodontic treatment and premolar extractions on the mandibular third molars
Authors: Celikoglu Mevlut , Kamak Hasan , Akkas Ismail , Oktay Hüsamettin
Published: December 2023

Background

The space available for an unerupted mandibular third may depend on the choice of premolar extracted.

Aims

To investigate the effects of orthodontic treatment and premolar extractions on the inclinations of the mandibular third molars and the space available for their eruption, and to compare these changes with a nonextraction group.

Methods

The pre- and post-treatment panoramic radiographs of 54 subjects (20 males, 34 females) were used. Eighteen of these subjects had the four first premolars extracted, 16 subjects had four second premolars extracted and 20 subjects were treated nonextraction. Changes in the inclinations and spaces available for the unerupted third molars were compared.

Results

In the nonextraction group the third molars uprighted approximately 1 degree and in the second premolar extraction group the third molars uprighted 10 degrees. The spaces available for the third molars increased significantly in the first and second premolar extraction groups as compared with the space available in the nonextraction group.

Conclusions

Orthodontic treatment and extraction of the second premolars improved the inclinations of unerupted third molars and the space available for their eruption into the arch. The changes in inclination and eruption space were less marked following first premolar extractions.
Factors contributing to stability of protraction facemask treatment of Class III malocclusion
Authors: Gu Yan
Published: December 2023

Aim

To identify the craniofacial characteristics that contribute to long-term stability of protraction facemask treatment of Class III malocclusion.

Methods

Fifty subjects who met the following criteria were recruited: subjects with an anterior crossbite and ‘Wits’ appraisal < -3.5 mm; subjects who had been successfully treated with a protraction facemask (at the end of active orthopaedic treatment the overjet was overcorrected by more than 4 mm); the facemask treatment was started at either CS1 or CS2 and the subjects were followed until CS4; no subject had a congenital craniofacial deformity. Based on the occlusal status at CS4, three groups were identified: Stable group (SG), Unstable group (USG) and a Failed group (FG). One-way analysis of variance and Scheffe’s post-hoc multiple comparisons were used to analyse the differences between the groups. Stepwise discriminant analysis was used to identify the craniofacial characteristics able to predict the stability of protraction facemask treatment.

Results

There were no statistically significant differences between USG and FG. The N-S-Ar was significantly larger and Co-Gn, Wits and LAFH significantly smaller in the SG group as compared with the USG and FG groups. The critical score between SG and USG was 0.368 and between USG and FG it was -0.981. Individuals with scores higher than 0.368 showed relatively stable occlusions at CS4, whereas anterior crossbites returned in individuals with scores less than -0.981 at CS4. The overall percentage of correctly classified cases was 74 per cent, with 90.0 per cent in SG and 73.3 per cent in FG.

Conclusions

A severe maxillo-mandibular discrepancy, an increased vertical dimension and a prognathic mandible were unfavourable factors for long-term stability following early treatment of severe Class III subjects with protraction facemasks.
Visualising administrative division dynamics: transformation of borders and names in the Bohemian-Saxonian borderland
Authors: Bartůněk Martin , Bláha Jan D.
Published: December 2023

Regions are main building blocks of larger territorial units, but they also display high dynamics affecting how regional identities can be studied. The regional dynamics and multilayered nature ultimately require new approaches to their visual representation. The goal of this article is to present a novel approach to visual presentation of the administrative regions’ dynamics by cartographic means of representation in a synthetic map that can assist in the research of regional identities. We adopt the theory of the institutionalisation of regions, the administrative division of the state is a process in which the borders and names of regions are constantly transformed causing changes in the perception of the population. Then we analyse the laws on administrative division reforms and old/historical map documents. This enabled us to identify the dynamics of individual borders and names of administrative regions (choronyms) that form spaces with a higher or lower degree of stability. We propose a visualisation approach to represent such dynamics, and we assert that through cartographic visualisation of the degree of transformation in these spaces it is possible to get an insight into population’s awareness about the named regions and their delimitation.
Provisional Adoption of Draft Article 7 of the International Law Commission Articles on Immunity for Foreign Officials and Its Implications
Authors: Pereira Fontoura Lucas Da Costa
Published: December 2023

This article analyses the consequences of the International Law Commission (ILC) adopting Draft Article 7, about exceptions to immunity ratione materiae of foreign criminal prosecution, in a seemingly rushed way, without solving the sometimes antagonistic views of its members and of the international community. To this end, the generally accepted rules of immunity were reviewed, followed by taking a closer look at the discussions within the ILC. It seems that the reasoning of the Special Rapporteur on the topic has failed to provide enough proof of state practice and opinio juris to affirm the customary status of an exception to immunity ratione materiae for international crimes. Had the commission tried to resolve the disagreement among its members, the provisional adoption of Draft Article 7 would not bring much criticism. As a result of the lack of clarity, however, national courts are applying said exceptions, which action is believed to be contrary to international law as it currently stands. This is one of the consequences of the provisional adoption, the other being the international responsibility of states which disregard the immunity of a foreign official, not to mention the deterioration of the friendly relationship between the forum State and the State of nationality of the official.
Notationskunde
15. und 16. Jahrhundert - Teilband A und B
Authors: Paulsmeier Karin
Published: December 2023

Die vorliegende Notationskunde ist aus der Unterrichtstätigkeit der Autorin an der Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, Hochschule für Alte Musik in Basel, hervorgegangen. Die Besonderheit des Buches besteht darin, dass es theoretische Voraussetzungen mit den Erfahrungen der musikalischen Praxis verbindet.
Dabei ist das Ziel, die jeweils originale Schrift zum selbstverständlichen Ausgangspunkt der Interpretation werden zu lassen – in Analogie zur Neuen Musik, bei der die analytische und künstlerische Auseinandersetzung in der Regel ebenfalls ihren Ausgangspunkt über deren schriftliche Darstellung nimmt. Dem entspricht es, dass alle Notenbeispiele in faksimilierter Form abgebildet sind und auf Übertragungen in moderne Notation verzichte wurde.
پێوەری بیرکردنەوەی پێکهێنەرانە لای خوێندکارانی بەشەکانی هونەر لە زانکۆی سلێمانی
Authors: امین یادگار محمد , خالد حسن فخرالدین , ڕشید ڕێبوار سعید
Published: December 2023

ئامانجی توێژینەوەکە بریتیە لە پێوانەکردنی بیرکدنەوەی پێکهێنەرانە لای خوێندکارانی بەشە هونەریەکان لە زانکۆی سلێمانی هەروەها بەپێی ڕەگەزی گۆڕاوی (نێر – مێ) و بەپێی گۆڕاوی کۆلێج لەنێوان (خوێندکارانی کۆلێجی هونەر  - خوێندکارانی کۆلێجى پەروەردەى بنەڕەتى/ بەشى پەروەردەى هونەر)، وە توێژینەوەکە بە میتۆدی (وەسفی) کاری لەسەر کراوە بە ویستی گەڕان بەدوای چیەتی و چۆنیەتی دیاردەکان.  ناوەڕۆکی توێژینەوەکە دەربارەی بابەتی بیرکردنەوەی پێهێنەرانەیە لە توانای تاکدا و ئاڕاستەکردنی بەرەو بیرکردنەوەی داهێنەرانە. هەروەها کۆمەڵگای توێژینەوەکە بریتیە لە بابەتی بیرکردنەوەی پێکهێنەرانە لای خوێندکارانی قۆناغی سێ و چواری کۆلێجی هونەر/ بەشی شێوەکاری و پەروەردەی هونەر بۆ ساڵی خوێندنی (٢٠٢٢-٢٠٢٣)، و نمونەی وەرگیراو پێکهاتووە لە (٤٠) خوێندکار لە هەردوو ڕەگەزی نێر و مێ.کە توێژەر ئامڕازی (ڕاپرسی) بەکارهێناوە لەگەڵ پسپۆڕانی بواری دەرونناس و ڕێگاکانی وانەووتنەوەدا،  لەڕێگەی ڕاستگۆیی دەرەکی و ناوەکیەوە پێوەرێک دروستکراوە بۆ بیرکردنەوەی پێکهێنەرانە، وە ڕای شارەزایان وەرگیراوە و پاشان بۆ جێگیری بەسەر نمونەیەک لە خوێندکاراندا جێبەجێکراوە. ئەنجامەکانی توێژینەوەکە لە بەشی چواردا خراونەتە ڕوو. هەروەها توێژەر ڕاسپاردەی پێشکەش بە لایەنی پەیوەندیدار کردووە کە بریتیە لە: ئەنجامدانی خولی ڕاهێنان لەلایەن سەرۆکایتی زانکۆی سلێمانیەوە بۆ بەرزکردنەوەی ئاستی بیرکردنەوەی پێکهێنەرانە لای خوێندکارانی بەشە هونەریەکانی زانکۆی سلێمانی.
دور استراتيجية تمكين العاملين في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية
Authors: سليمان د.برزو همزة سليمان
Published: December 2023

تناولت الدراسة الحالية دورإستراتيجية التمكين في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية ، و حاولت عرض إطار نظري حديث لأبرز ما قدمه الكتاب والمفكرون بشان متغيري الدراسة، فضلاً عن إطار عملي لآراء عينة مختارة ضمن عينة الدراسة، إذ عُدت إستراتيجية التمكين متغيراً مستقلاً بأبعادها الفرعية المتمثلة في ( المشاركة بالمعلومات، امتلاك المعرفة، الحرية والاستقلالية، فرق العمل، المكافآت )، و قد حظيت باهتمام واسع في السنوات القليلة الماضية بالرغم من جذورها التاريخية التي تمثلت بإحدى الاستراتيجيات المهمة لإدارة الموارد البشرية التي توصف بكونها شريكاً استراتيجياً مهماً يشارك في الإستراتيجية العامة للمنظمة.

     في حين عدَ الميزة التنافسية متغيراً معتمداً حيث أصبح  ضرورة حتمية استجابة للتغييرات البيئية و لمواكبة البيئة الخارجية وفي ضوء ذلك أصبح من الضروري بيان أهم المتطلبات التي تمكن المنظمات من تحقيق الميزة التنافسية من خلال بناء منظمات متمكنة على مسايرة هذا التنافس والتطور.

     وقد هدفت الدراسة الإجابة عن جملة التساؤلات التي شكلت المشكلة المفاهيمية والتطبيقية أولا، واختبار الأنموذج الفرضي للعلاقة والأثر بين المتغير المستقل والمتغير المعتمد ثانياً.  أجريت الدراسة على عينة  تتكون من ( 164 ) فرداً من التدريسيين في جامعة صلاح الدين، معتمدين في ذلك استمارة الاستبانة  بوصفها أداة رئيسية في جمع البيانات المتعلقة بالجانب الميداني. واستخدمت عدداً من الأساليب الإحصائية المناسبة لاختبار الفرضيات بالاعتماد على برنامج  الحزم الإحصائية للعلوم الاجتماعية ( spss ). وبرهنت النتائج تحقق اغلب الفرضيات بدرجات متفاوتة، وتوصلت الدراسة إلى مجموعة من الاستنتاجات وتجسد من أهمها بان إستراتيجية التمكين تؤثر في تحقيق الميزة التنافسية  . وقد خرجت الدراسة بجملة من التوصيات الضرورية للكليات المبحوثة باتجاه التركيز والاهتمام بإستراتيجية التمكين والميزة التنافسية ، فضلاً عن تقديم بعض المقترحات بصدد الدراسات المستقبلية.
Eating behavior of early adults: A cross-sectional analysis
Authors: P S Swetha , Jos Palayoor Benyne
Published: December 2023

Objectives:

The present study aims to find out the relationship between the three types of eating behavior with emotional intelligence (EI), Big Five personality traits, and frustration intolerance of early adults using online food delivery system.

Material and Methods:

A sample size of 258 was collected using the technique of convenient sampling. This cross-sectional research employs Spearman’s Rank correlation and Mann–Whitney U-test for data analysis.

Results:

There is negative relationship between emotional eating (EE) and EI, there is negative relationship between cognitive restraint (CR) eating and extraversion, there is negative relationship between uncontrolled eating (UE) and conscientiousness, there is positive relationship between EE and openness, there is positive relationship between CR eating and emotional intolerance (EIn), there is positive correlation between UE and entitlement, there is positive correlation between EE and discomfort intolerance, there is significant difference in the openness, agreeableness, and neuroticism of males and females using online food delivery system, and there is significant difference in the EIn of females and males using online food delivery system.

Conclusion:

The study emphasizes the relevance of healthy eating behavior in early adults for maintaining their mental health.
Construction of the Barents-Kara mineral resource center for non-ferrous metals taking into account the development of sea communications
Authors:   Luzin Institute for Economic Studies — Subdivision of the Kola Science Centre of the RАS, Belov S.V. , Skripnichenko V.A. ,   M. V. Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University
Published: December 2023

Целью исследования является построение минерально-сырьевого центра (МСЦ) цветных металлов и совершенствование транспортной инфраструктуры, что способствует эффективному росту пространственной экономики. В результате изучения условий построения минерально-сырьевого центра цветных металлов показана связь с системой коммуникаций, которая состоит в необходимости транспортировки продукции горно-обогатительных комбинатов потребителям. Практически взаимосвязь составляющих компонентов дает возможность определить появление налоговых доходов и новых рабочих мест от создания МСЦ цветных металлов для экономики Арк­тики и страны в целом.
Optimization of extraction of total flavonoid from leafs of Helicteres hirsuta Lour. based on bath ultrasound-assisted and testing some biological activities
Authors: Long Dang Thanh , Le Van Thi My , Han Hoang Thi Ngoc , Hue Tong Thi , Hong Hoang Thi Kim
Published: December 2023

Helicteres hirsuta Lour. contains highly bioactive compounds that have therapeutic effects on many diseases, hence are used to make medicines from most parts of the plant. We optimize using the RSM surface response method based on Design Expert 11 software (Stat-Ease Inc, Minneapolis, USA) and analyze LC-MS/MS method and some other biochemical methods of methanol extraction from leaves of H. hirsuta L. collection Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. The results identified the ideal parameters for extracting the greatest total flavonoids from leaves of H. hirsuta L. as follows: Times (30 minutes); methanol solvent concentration (52.2407%); ultrasonic frequency (12.4253); and material/solvent ratio (1:19.9145 (w/v)). The total flavonoid value obtained was 7.78425 (mg Catechin/g extract). The actual experiment obtained an actual value of 7.538 (mg Catechin/g extract). The results obtained 22 compounds of a flavonoid nature (61.111%) appearing in the purified methanol fractional extract. These compounds can inhibit DPPH free radicals at 50% with an IC50 value of 521.498 g/mL and they also have inhibitory activity against the growth of cancer cell lines under study with IC50 values ranging from 104.02 to 188.48 g/mL. The best cytotoxic effect of methanol extract from leaves of H. hirsute L. on human leukemia cell line (HL-60) with IC50 was 104.02 μg/mL. The results obtained indicate that leaves of H. hirsute L. have prospective uses as therapeutic herbs in antioxidant and cancer cell-inhibiting properties.
Mechanochemically Accelerated Deconstruction of Chemically Recyclable Plastics
Authors: Hua Mutian , Peng Zhengxing , Guha Rishabh , Ruan Xiaoxu , Ng Ka Chon , Demarteau Jeremy , Haber Shira , Fricke Sophia , Reimer Jeffrey , Salmeron Miquel , Persson Kristin , Wang Cheng , Helms Brett
Published: December 2023

Here, we show that when polymers are deconstructed as solids in a reaction medium that swells the polymer, the rate of chain cleavage is accelerated beyond that for bond cleavage in small molecule analogues. Moreover, by tailoring the reactive medium to promote swelling via kosmotropic and chaotropic principles, we show that the initial rates of deconstruction can be accelerated by up to 90%.
Hierarchical clustering of chemical space using binary-encoded SMARTS for building data-driven chemical perception models
Authors: Gokey Trevor , Mobley David L.
Published: December 2023

Molecular mechanics force fields require a chemical perception model to assign parameters to molecules. A recent advancement in force fields is the use of the SMARTS substructure query language as the perception model. Although it is straightforward to write SMARTS patterns to define new force field parameters, it is difficult to manually determine the particular patterns needed to improve performance. Here we present a scheme to automatically generate SMARTS patterns that partitions the data according to a given objective. From this operation we describe how hierarchies of SMARTS patterns can be generated from the input data. Such hierarchies can be used for building force fields from scratch or improve upon established ones. We test our methods by building SMARTS hierarchies that map SMARTS patterns to existing force fields such as GAFF and Sage which allows us to test that our approach can recognize the chemical substructures typically used by human-designed force field perception models. We then build a SMARTS hierarchy that clusters bonds based on quantum mechanically-derived bond lengths which demonstrates the possibility of creating novel force field chemical perception models.
Zirconia for full arch restorations
Authors: Kanmani A. , Narasimman M. , Venkatakrishnan C. J. , Rathinavel Pandian M. , Tamizhesai B. , Navinbharathy M.
Published: December 2023

Zirconia is a popular material in dentistry for full arch restorations due to its excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and aesthetic appeal. It is a strong and durable ceramic material that resists fractures, making it ideal for full arch restorations. Its biocompatibility minimizes irritation to surrounding tissues and promotes oral health. Moreover, zirconia's tooth-colored appearance closely resembles natural teeth, improving the overall esthetics of the restoration.Zirconia full arch restorations are fabricated using a combination of CAD/CAM technology and conventional techniques. A digital impression of the patient's arch is taken, which is used to design the restoration using specialized software. The design is then converted into a physical model through milling or 3D printing, and the zirconia framework is customized to fit the patient's arch.Zirconia offers exceptional strength for full arch restorations, allowing for thin and lightweight yet durable restorations. This minimizes the need for aggressive tooth reduction, preserving natural tooth structure. Additionally, zirconia's resistance to chipping and wear ensures longevity and reduces the risk of restoration failure.When using zirconia for full arch restorations, certain considerations are necessary. Zirconia's high rigidity and limited flexibility can transmit excessive forces to supporting teeth or implants, risking fractures or implant failure. Evaluating occlusion and functional movements is crucial to avoid such issues. Moreover, zirconia's opacity may make achieving optimal esthetics challenging, especially in cases with thin or translucent gingival tissues.Zirconia is a promising material for full arch restorations, providing excellent mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and esthetic appeal. Its combination with CAD/CAM technology enables precise customization and efficient fabrication. However, successful outcomes require careful case selection, occlusal considerations, and attention to esthetic factors. Ongoing research and advancements in zirconia technology are anticipated to further improve its suitability and broaden its application in full arch restorations.
Reduction of JITANTI PTM Questionnaire: Principal Component Factor Analysis
Authors: Suprajitno Suprajitno , Mugianti Sri , Riyadi Bastianus Doddy , Suyitno Juin Hadi , Trisnanto Puguh Yudho
Published: December 2023

69 questions in the JITANTI PTM application with the logo , can be employed to measure an individual's risk of suffering from non-communicable diseases. The 69 questions in the app can tire the user's eyes, as can the app user's comments. The objective of the study is to reduce questions in order to be more effective. The research design used was cross-sectional. The sample who volunteered to fill out the JITANTI PTM application were 324 people using simple random sampling. The inclusion criteria was people who were living in Blitar Raya, at risk of suffering from non-communicable diseases, and frequently consuming fast food and drinks. Data collection was administered from April to June 2022. Data analysis was then performed to calculate validity using Pearson Product Moment, reliability by administering Cronbach's a, and factor loading employing principal component factor analysis. The software for calculations utilized SPSS. The validity test values obtained were between 0.234 â€“ 0.708 which is greater than r table at a = 0.05 and degrees of freedom > 300 = 0.113, meaning the questions met the validity requirements. The reliability test scores obtained were between 0.783 â€“ 0.907 which met the minimum reliability requirements of 0.7. Based on the Eigenvalue, which is more than 1.0, 19 new questions can be generated (7 for knowledge, 7 for attitude, and 5 for action). Reducing the number of questions in the JITANTI PTM application can reduce user visual fatigue and speed up charging time, thereby reducing the accommodation power of vision.
The Analysis of Exclusive Breastfeeding Towards the Stunting Cases
Authors: Luthfia Khafifa , Rahmawati Rahajeng Siti Nur , Sendra Eny , Pratamaningtyas Susanti
Published: December 2023

Stunting is a condition in which a child experiences developmental delays so that their height does not match their age, due to health problems during pregnancy, illness during infancy, and long-term lack of nutrition. One of the reasons for stunting is eating unbalanced, including exclusive breastfeeding as a baby. The impact of stunting besides growth, also causes minor illnesses, impaired brain development and intelligence, in the long term it can cause decreased mental capacity, decreased immune system so that it becomes weak easily, obesity, diabetes, stroke, heart and blood vessel disease, and old age disability. The aim of this study was to analyze the history of exclusive breastfeeding for the incidence of stunting. The research design was a quantitative correlation retrospective cohort approach, a population of 100 people with a sample of 50 people using the technique of simple random sampling. The study used Microtoice to measure the child's height was confirmed in table Z-Score and interview sheets for exclusive breastfeeding data. Analysis using Fisher Exact showed that the calculated P value (0.00) < error rate (0.1) had a relationship between a history of exclusive breastfeeding and the incidence of stunting. Based on this research, further information was needed on how to prevent stunting regarding the importance of clean and healthy life, especially for family members who smoke, because smoking had a negative impact on stunted toddler growth hormones
Literature Review: The Support Needs of The Nurse Mentors in Their Mentoring Role
Authors: Khunou Sisinyana Hannah , Matlhaba Kholofelo Lorraine
Published: December 2023

In order to develop effective mentoring programme, it is important to identify the needs of the nurse mentors.Â  A lot has been documented about the needs of the nurse mentees, however, there is a dearth of recent literature finding the support needs of the nurse mentors. The aim of this integrative review was to synthesize the literature on the support needs of the nurse mentors in their mentoring role. The search was steered across Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature; Direct of Open Access Journals; Google Scholar, PubMed/MEDLINE, Science Direct, and SCOPUS, in order to identify challenges and support that need to provide to the nurse mentors in their mentoring role. The Medical Subject Headings according to National Library of Medicine was used to search for the key concepts. Key search concepts were entered into the query box on the main PubMed page and searched. The search details page was check to determine how PubMed processed the search. The same concepts were used on the database to search for the articles which were included in this review. Seven subthemes, twenty categories were identified and classified into two main themes: Challenges to effective mentoring; Support needed by the nurse mentors. The review identifies challenges faced by nurse mentors and concludes that they need support. This study suggests that policy makers should make a concerted effort by availing resources for mentoring role. Workshops to equip mentors and collaboration between different stakeholders might help to enhance the support of the nurse mentors. Future research should analyse collaboration in support of the nurse mentors in their mentoring role
Penurunan Kecemasan Pasien Pre Operasi Dengan General Anestesi Menggunakan Terapi Humor
Authors: Choerunisa Nasyifa Zulfa , Hidayati Eni
Published: December 2023

Kecemasan pra operasi disebabkan oleh berbagai faktor, termasuk ketakutan akan rasa sakit, citra tubuh, kecacatan, hingga kematian. Kecemasan pasien yang tinggi bisa mempengaruhi fungsi fisiologis tubuh sebelum operasi. Hal ini ditandai dengan peningkatan denyut jantung dan peningkatan pernapasan, perubahan tekanan darah dan suhu tubuh, kulit terasa dingin, pupil melebar, dan mulut kering. Kondisi ini dapat berbahaya bagi pasien dan mungkin memerlukan pembatalan atau penundaan operasi. Salah satu intervensi nonfarmakologis yang dapat menurunkan tingkat kecemasan pasien adalah terapi humor. Terapi humor dapat dilakukan dengan berbagai cara, seperti menonton reality show, film lucu, grup komedi, komik lucu, kartun lucu, serta membaca kumpulan cerita lucu lainnya. Desain studi kasus ini deskriptif dengan pendekatan asuhan keperawatan. Subjek terdiri dari 2 pasien pra operasi yang akan dilakukan tindakan pembedahan dengan general anestesi dan pasien tersebut mengalami kecemasan. Alat pengumpulan data yang digunakan berupa lembar observasi yang berisi usia, jenis operasi, pekerjaan dan tingkat kecemasan pasien. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah Numeric Rating Scale Of Anxiety (NRS-A) yang dilakukan pengukuran tingkat kecemasan sebanyak 2 kali pre dan post yaitu pre 40 menit dan post 5 menit sebelum pasien memasuki ruangan operasi.  Tingkat kecemasan pada kedua pasien mengalami penurunan setelah dilakukan intervensi terapi humor, hal ini ditandai dengan kedua pasien mengalami penurunan yang sama yaitu tingkat kecemasan sedang turun menjadi ringan, dengan skala penurunan 2. Terapi humor efektif dalam mengurangi tingkat kecemasan terhadap kedua pasien yang merasa cemas sebelum tindakan operasi
Pemberian Kompres Hangat Basah Dapat Mengurangi Pembengkakan Payudara Pada Masa Laktasi
Authors: Lestari Dyah Ayu , Khayati Nikmatul
Published: December 2023

Air Susu Ibu (ASI) yang tidak dikeluarkan sampai tuntas dari duktus laktiferus dapat menyebabkan bendungan sehingga terjadi pembengkakan payudara. Akibat bendungan ASI menimbulkan nyeri payudara, puting tenggelam sehingga menyebabkan bayi sulit menyusu, mastitis sehingga pemberian ASI tidak adekuat. Nyeri akibat pembengkakan payudara dapat dikurangi dengan kompres hangat. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menerapan kompres hangat pada ibu post partum untuk menurunkan pembengkakan payudara. Studi ini menggunakan metode desktiptif dengan pendekatan studi kasus dilaksanakan pada Juli 2023, di Rumah Sakit pada 3 subyek studi yang memenuhi kriteria inklusi yaitu ibu post sectio caesarea yang mengalami pembengkakan payudara pada hari ketiga. Kompres hangat jenis basah diberikan selama 20 menit menggunakan stopwatch dilakukan 1 kali sehari dalam waktu 3 hari berturut-turut. Suhu air 40,5  ͦC – 43,0  ͦC. Pengukuan bendungan ASI menggunakan Scalla Engorgement Six Point (SPES). Pengukuran dilakukan sebelum dan setelah tindakan. Penerapan kompres hangat mampu menurunkan pembengakakan payudara pada pasien post partum SC. Kompres hangat akan memberi efek vasodilatasi otot polos pada pembuluh darah. Efek vasodilatasi pembuluh darah akan meningkatkan suplai hormon oksitosin pada payudara, nyeri payudara menurun, kenyamanan dalam menyusui meningkat, sehingga menyusui lebih sering dan bendungan ASI menurun.  Terdapat perubahan rata-rata skala antara 2-3 dari hari pertama hingga hari terahir, subjek I sebelum diberikan skala 6 menjadi 3, pada subjek II sebelum diberikan skala nyeri 6 menjadi 5, sedangkan pada subjek III sebelum diberikan skala nyeri 6 menjadi 3.
KUR’AN'DAN HAREKETLE BİLGİ İMAN KAVRAMLARININ İLİŞKİSEL BAĞLAMI ÜZERİNE BİR DEĞERLENDİRME
Authors: ÖZDEN Mustafa
Published: December 2023

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Bilgi-iman kavramları İslam kültür ve medeniyetinde üzerinde en çok durulan kavramların başında gelmektedir. Dinin inanç ilkelerinin belirlenmesinde kesinlik ifade etmeyen zannî bilgiye güvenilmeyip, kanıtlarla doğrulanmış kesin bilgiye ulaşma zorunluluğunun bulunması, bilgi üzerinde ehemmiyetle durulması sonucunu doğurmuştur. Kelam biliminde imanın tasdike bağlı oluşu, onun bilgi ile olan ilişkisini göstermektedir. Zira bilgi sahibi olmak ve temelde zihinsel süreçleri çalıştırarak iman etmek insanın en temel özelliğidir. Zihinsel süreçlerden geçerek gerçekleştiği için iman, psikolojik bir bağlılığın ötesinde bilgi temelli bir akletme sürecinin sonunda ortaya çıkar. İnsana kalemle yazmayı, isimleri, kelimeleri, hikmeti, kitabı öğreten Allah, insanın kendisine bağlılığının bilgi temelinde gerçekleşmesini arzu etmektedir. Bu çalışmada insanı diğer varlıklardan ayıran en önemli değer ölçütlerinden olan bilgi-iman kavramlarının ilişkisel bağlamı: İman etmede bilginin işlevsel önemi nedir? Bilgi ile iman arasında bir zıtlık, uçurum var mıdır? Bu kavramlardan birine öncelik vermek gerekir mi? vb. sorulardan hareketle Kur’ân merkeze alınarak değerlendirilecektir.

Anahtar Kelimeler: Allah, İnsan, Kur’an, İman, İlm-i Kelâm.
Occurrence of osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint in a 6-month-old filly: a case report
Authors: Paprnáková Andrea , Rovňanová Natália , Kasič Ján , Žert Zdeněk
Published: December 2023

Osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint is one of the most frequent diseases of this joint, which can cause marked discomfort, decreased athletic use, economic losses and restrictions in equine breeding. This report discusses the clinical case of a 6-month-old warmblood filly with osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint. Contraction of the deep digital flexor tendon and flexural deformity on the right front limb was the primary diagnosis established by the equine practitioner. The filly was referred to the Equine clinic of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy (UVMP) in Košice for desmotomy of the accessory ligament of the deep digital flexor tendon. The final, primary diagnosis obtained by a complex diagnostic approach was osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint. Presence of multiple pathologies on the right front limb was detected, but the main source of painful clinical manifestation was the condition of the scapulohumeral joint. This report describes an uncommon, rarely diagnosed pathological condition, which can lead to unfavourable prognosis. Osteochondrosis of the scapulohumeral joint was the reason for humane euthanasia of the filly in this case. The clinical case was completed by postmortem findings.
Total mercury content in selected tissues of common carp (Cyprinus carpio) pond farmed in the Czech Republic
Authors: Novotná Kružíková Kamila , Široká Zuzana , Svobodová Zdeňka
Published: December 2023

The aim of this study was to evaluate the total mercury content in selected tissues (muscle, spleen, kidney, liver, scales, brain and gonads) of common carp (Cyprinus carpio). Thirty individuals of market carp caught in three ponds (Jaroslavicky, Strachotin, Vrkoc) located in the Morava River basin in the Czech Republic were used for this study. Total mercury was determined by atomic absorption spectrometry on AMA 254 device. The highest total mercury content was found in the muscle of carp (7.6 ± 2.8 µg·kg-1 in Jaroslavicky, 6.8 ± 2.3 µg·kg-1 in Vrkoc, and 12.9 ± 4.3 µg·kg-1 in Strachotin), followed by levels in caudal kidney, liver, spleen, and brain; the lowest mercury content was determined in gonads and scales. The comparison revealed that individual localities significantly differ in the mercury content in muscle, caudal kidney, liver and spleen samples. However, in all cases the values of the mercury content in muscle complied with the hygienic limit of up to 0.3 mg·kg-1, which means that mercury does not pose a risk to the consumers of these pond farmed fish and that the benefits of eating fish meat outweigh the potential risk in terms of mercury content.
Pulmonary oxygen toxicity breath markers after heliox diving to 81 metres
Authors:   Royal Netherlands Navy Diving and Submarine Medical Centre, 1780 CA, Den Helder, The Netherlands, de Jong Feiko JM ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Brinkman Paul ,   Department of Pulmonology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Wingelaar Thijs T ,   Royal Netherlands Navy Diving and Submarine Medical Centre, 1780 CA, Den Helder, The Netherlands,   Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, van Ooij Pieter-Jan AM ,   Royal Netherlands Navy Diving and Submarine Medical Centre, 1780 CA, Den Helder, The Netherlands,   Department of Pulmonology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, van Hulst Robert A ,   Department of Anesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Center, location AMC, 1100 DD, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Published: December 2023

Pulmonary oxygen toxicity (POT), an adverse reaction to an elevated partial pressure of oxygen in the lungs, can develop as a result of prolonged hyperbaric hyperoxic conditions. Initially starting with tracheal discomfort, it results in pulmonary symptoms and ultimately lung fibrosis. Previous studies identified several volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath indicative of POT after various wet and dry hyperbaric hypoxic exposures, predominantly in laboratory settings. This study examined VOCs after exposures to 81 metres of seawater by three navy divers during operational heliox diving. Univariate testing did not yield significant results. However, targeted multivariate analysis of POT-associated VOCs identified significant (P = 0.004) changes of dodecane, tetradecane, octane, methylcyclohexane, and butyl acetate during the 4 h post-dive sampling period. No airway symptoms or discomfort were reported. This study demonstrates that breath sampling can be performed in the field, and VOCs indicative of oxygen toxicity are exhaled without clinical symptoms of POT, strengthening the belief that POT develops on a subclinical-to-symptomatic spectrum. However, this study was performed during an actual diving operation and therefore various confounders were introduced, which were excluded in previous laboratory studies. Future studies could focus on optimising sampling protocols for field use to ensure uniformity and reproducibility, and on establishing dose-response relationships.
An Unconditional Generative Model with Self-Attention Module for Single Image Generation
Authors: YILDIZ Eyyüp , YÜKSEL Erkan , SEVGEN Selçuk
Published: December 2023

Generative models have recently become a prominent research topic in the field of artificial intelligence. Among these models, Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) have revolutionized the field of deep learning by enabling the production of high-quality synthetic data that is very similar to real-world data. However, the effectiveness of GANs largely depends on the size and quality of training data. In many real-world applications, collecting large amounts of high-quality training data is impractical, time-consuming, and expensive. Accordingly, in recent years, there has been intense interest in the development of GAN models that can work with limited data. These models are particularly useful in scenarios where available data is sparse, such as medical imaging, or in creative applications such as creating new works of art. In this study, we propose a GAN model that can learn from a single training image. Our model is based on the principle of multiple GANs operating sequentially at different scales. At each scale, the GAN learns the features of the training image in different dimensions and transfers them to the next GAN. Samples produced by the GAN at the finest scale are images that have the characteristics of the training image but have different realistic structures. In our model, we utilized a self-attention module to increase the realism and quality of the generated images. Additionally, we used a new scaling method to increase the success of the model. The quantitative and qualitative results we obtained from our experimental studies show that our model performs image generation successfully. In addition, we demonstrated the robustness of our model by testing its success in different image manipulation applications. As a result, our model can successfully produce realistic, high-quality, diverse images from a single training image, providing short training time, memory efficiency, and good training stability. Our model is flexible enough to be used in areas where limited data needs to be worked on.
A LETTER FROM SPECIAL EDITION EDITORS -IN -CHIEF – DR. DEEPASHREE CHOUDHURY AND AR. MANIKA GOEL AND CO-EDITOR-AR. SHAILA NAAZ
Authors: Choudhury Deepashree , Goel Manika , Naaz Shaila
Published: December 2023

School of Architecture and Design, K. R. Mangalam University has successfully organized a Three-Day National Conference on "MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASPECTS OF ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING: ENHANCING THE CONNECTIONS" on 1st- 3rd June 2023. This National Conference was in collaboration with the Council of Architecture -Training and Research Centre, Bhopal, along with Piloo Mody College of Architecture-Cuttack and SRM Institute of Science and Technology- Chennai. PMC and SRM as intellectual partners. Architecture and urban planning, among humanity's oldest professions, preserve our history and enable us to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and envision a brighter future. Modern architecture, with abundant resources and advanced technology, pushes the boundaries of knowledge, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration to address contemporary challenges. The 'National Conference on Multidisciplinary Aspects of Architecture and Planning: Enhancing Connections (NCMAD 2023)' was convened to establish a global forum for comprehensive discussions on Architecture and Design, fostering research, and showcasing the latest innovations, trends, and solutions in the field. The conference featured themes like functionality, livability, sustainability, urban conservation, history, and criticism in architecture, design, planning, and innovation.The conference attracted a broad audience from both industry and academia, presenting diverse papers that highlighted innovative approaches to optimize function, aesthetics, and structural integrity in building and planning projects with interdisciplinary insights. It effectively addressed various factors impacting contemporary urban life, emphasizing the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in architecture and planning, and stressing global competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation. Out of 92 submitted papers, 67 were shortlisted for presentation, and 13 were selected for publication in the UGC Care-Listed Journal "ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts" as a special issue titled "Enhancing Connections in Visual and Performing Arts: Multidisciplinary Insights in Architecture and Planning" Distinguished speakers at the conference included Prof. Abhay Vinayak Purohit, Dr. Navneet Munouth, Dr. C. Pradeepa, Sivakumar Srinivasan, Dr. Prashant Anand, and Dr. B.C. Roy. The event emphasized the essential role of a proactive, multidisciplinary approach in designing functional and innovative environments while addressing contemporary challenges.I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Granthaalayah Publications for their valuable collaboration with our institution, inspiring and acknowledging researchers. The School of Architecture and Design, K. R. Mangalam University, and Piloo Mody College of Architecture eagerly anticipate further elevating this partnership by making significant research contributions to advance interdisciplinary research in the fields of art and architecture.
Relationship between Investment Experience and Welfare Attitudes in Korean Society: Focusing on the Insufficiency of Labor Income and the Importance of Investment Income
Authors:   Institute of Korean Studies, f f
Published: December 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship between individual investment behavior in financial products, such as financial assets, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, and their perception of social risks in South Korean society. Additionally, the study analyzes the influence of investment experience in financial products on attitudes toward the expansion of public welfare. The analysis reveals that as individuals perceive a greater insufficiency in relying solely on labor income for maintaining a stable life, the likelihood of having investment experience in financial assets and cryptocurrencies increases. In contrast, as individuals perceive a greater insufficiency in relying solely on labor income for maintaining a stable life, the likelihood of having investment experience in real estate decreases. Furthermore, the study finds that these investment experiences in financial products have varying effects on attitudes toward welfare expenditure expansion, depending on the type of financial product.
Eco-logical action scenarios: towards ecotopias
Authors:   PUC - Rio, Franzato Carlo , Garcia Natali Abreu ,   PUC - Rio, Conceição Maria Eloisa de Jesus ,   PUC-Rio, Poblete Lia Moreira Astudillo ,   PUC-Rio, Campos Daniel Malaguti ,   PUC-Rio
Published: December 2023

Esta contribuição tem o objetivo de apresentar as bases projetuais organizadas por um grupo de designers e pesquisadores em design, para a constituição do laboratório de design socioambiental Ecotopias, hospedado na PUC-Rio. Como ponto de partida, discute a crise planetária, de origem antrópica, e a consequente crise projetual. Apresenta o campo do design para a sustentabilidade, sua transversalidade e eco-lógicas possíveis. Situa o processo de construção de cenários nesse campo, como opção metodológica para disponibilizar o potencial imaginativo e antecipatório do design e das artes, no enfrentamento da crise planetária e na regeneração das ecologias da mente, das relações sociais e do meio ambiente. Descreve os movimentos metodológicos do processo de construção de cenários, a partir da experiência de pesquisa e projeto Sustainable Everyday, chegando a distinguir os conceitos de utopia e ecotopia.
Slow Movement: how this movement relates to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Authors:   UFPR, Thomaz Danielle Comitre , Prado Gheysa Caroline ,   UFPR
Published: December 2023

This article aims to analyze and compare aspects of the Slow Movement that relate to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the UN. To achieve this, three strands of the Slow Movement were investigated: Slow Design, Slow Living and Cittaslow. The methodological procedures involved a literature review and comparative analysis of the practices associated with each strand with the relevant SDGs. The results indicate that the Slow Movement has a coherent approach with several SDGs, such as Sustainable Consumption and Production, Health and Well-Being, Sustainable Cities and Communities and Action Against Global Climate Change. The results indicate that adopting the Slow Movement can make a significant contribution to a more equitable, healthy and sustainable future, where valuing quality, connecting with the community and respecting the environment are central priorities in the search for a more conscious and resilient world.