bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
THE IMPACT OF BANKING ETHICS ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF BANKS
Authors:   IProCares International Research Center, Beirut, Lebanon, SHATILA Khodor
Published: February 2022

Banking plays a decisive part in civilization in the twenty first century. It enables operations and transactions between persons, businesses, and other institutions in an economy through its functions. The modern banking facilities are a prerequisite to meeting fundamental expectations such as purchasing a house or even earning salaries from employers. A change in the way people deal with money has been inspired by the banking account where people are invited to put their money on a bank account instead of putting it under a mattress. Banks have developed a strong reputation around checking accounts using the protection statement that people are more likely than in a bank to lose their money home. This statement has served to guarantee that the funds are physically protected and stable by taking safety precautions in banks. The research implemented a mixed approach methodology throughout implementing both interviews and questionnaires for collecting data. Any banks do not see and integrate ethics in their whole enterprise as a barrier to their success or activities. The so-called ethical banks are not a single business model since they arise from diverse historical contexts and represent real market conditions. There are banks based on anthroposophy and banks based on a pledge to support societies that have developed them, green banks and banks that combat poverty unbanked by microfinance in emerging economies. All of them place employees first and share ideals of sustainability, openness, tolerance and integration.
INTEGRATED ADOPTION OF MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: A DUAL SWORD
Authors:   University Sultan Zainal Abidin (Business and Management), Malaysia, REHMAN Asad Ur , SHOAIB Muhammad , ZÁMEČNÍK Roman , NAWAL Ayesha , KORSAKIENĖ Renata ,   Tomas Bata University in Zlín (Management and Economics), Czech Republic,   Tomas Bata University in Zlín (Management and Economics), Czech Republic,   University Sultan Zainal Abidin (Business and Management), Malaysia,   Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Business Management), Lithuania
Published: February 2022

This study aims to investigate the middle management perspective for integration adoption of ISO management systems and consumer awareness of organization implication of ISO systems ultimate effect on purchase intention. IMS includes the combine adoption of ISO 9001:2008, 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007 in dairy industry in Pakistan. This study firstly explores integration adoption of IMS systems and also for effective management of cost and benefits for an organization. At second stage study measure the awareness about ISO systems its influence their purchase intention. Study is based on mix-method approach, exploratory and explanatory in nature. Population were the employees of dairy sector and data collected from 340 middle management employees. At first stage, thematic analysis performed for understanding the management perspectives and second stage structural equation modeling used to examine the relationship ISO awareness among consumer its influence on their purchase intention. Study explored that middle management have positive perspective towards integrated adopt of ISO will reduce cost. Moreover, awareness of IMS systems have significant positive influence on consumer purchase intention. However, customer perceive quality, brand image, brand attitude and brand preference mediate the relationship between awareness of IMS systems and online purchase intention.
FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE BEHAVIOR OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN MAKING THE DECISION TO START A BUSINESS. CASE STUDY
Authors:   University of Oradea, Romania, MEȘTER Liana-Eugenia , FORA Andreea-Florina ,   University of Oradea, Romania, BUGNAR Nicoleta Georgeta ,   University of Oradea, Romania, CSIPKÉS Margit ,   University of Debrecen, Hungary
Published: February 2022

This study aims to analyze the behavior when making the decision to become entrepreneurs of young people aged 21-23 (economics undergraduates in their final year at universities in Romania and Hungary). The tool used in the analysis is the questionnaire applied that revealed the factors making up the behavior when deciding to start a business. Knowing their motivation will allow them to understand action decisions, development plans, as well as the perception of today's world and the new reality. Similar studies have highlighted the link between the behavior of the young generation, including starting a business, and access to the Internet using new technologies (43% of young people aged 21 to 24 spend between 4 and 8 hours a day in front of screens), lack of financial resources, difficulty in accessing funding sources, lack of career counseling or moral support from those close to you. Compared to the needs of students in Hungary, the study underlines, in the case of Romanian economists, the link between their behavior when facing the entrepreneurial decision and funding sources (lack of own funds, difficulty accessing funding sources), but also lack of career counseling. The identified solution is to support the establishment of a counseling center for economics students within the faculty following the model of the center that operates in the University of Hungary.
MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ON DIGITALIZATION IN THE HEALTH FIELD
Authors:   Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania, APOSTOL Vasile
Published: February 2022

This article presents the analysis of the current state of digitalization in the public health field, more precisely in school medicine in Bucharest, the impact and consequences for the daily activity of medical staff on one hand and to the decisions maker on the other hand and also the steps undertaken to optimize the process by digitalizing the medical assistance in public schools in Bucharest. This analysis was the starting point for an active involvement in the digitization of school medicine practices and implicitly their alignment with European standards. The purpose of this article is to highlight a macro-level management perspective in the digital era. Digital evolution is absolutely necessary and natural in adapting the system to current requirements, the need to have access to important health data at all times being for the benefit of all stakeholders. Another important factor that led to the digitalization of the school medicine network was the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which taught us to adapt and move from lost hours for a medical consultation and paper prescriptions to online consultations. Analyzing the imposed situation, we chose to take a major step towards progress, capitalizing on the time of medical staff and patients and the time at management level to properly adapt and implement medium and long term decisions.
Media Digital dan Konvensional dalam Tahap Awal Belajar Menggambar pada Program Studi DKV
Authors: Andreas Andreas
Published: February 2022

Bangunan komersial Mal Taman Anggrek memiliki secondary skin pencahayaan buatan LED terbesar di dunia. Penelitian ini dilakukan sebagai evaluasi melalui proses observasi, wawancara dan kuesioner, terhadap hasil pencahayaan buatan setelah menggunakan secondary skin sebagai bagian dari konsep city beautification. Secondary skin yang digunakan pada Mal Taman Anggrek memungkinkan terjadinya gangguan dari pencahayaan yang atraktif dan dinamis terhadap pengguna jalan.Penelitian juga ditujukan untuk mengetahui sejauh mana penggaruh pencahayaan yang atraktif dan dinamis dari Mal Taman Anggrekdalam menghasilkan polusi cahaya terhadappengguna bangunan atau kawasan sekitarnya. Selanjutnya penelitian juga dimaksudkan untuk mendapatkan data fisis atau data terukur luminansi dan distribusi luminansi mengenai tata cahaya kondisi eksisting sebagai awal proses evaluasi yang kemudian dianalisa melalui metode analisis sistemik yang meliputi tahap-tahap penguraian dan penyusunan data, penyimpulan serta rumusan hasil penelitian.Temuan dari penelitian ini disusun sebagai bahan evaluasi yang akan diketahui sejauh mana pengaruh penggunaan pencahayaan buatan pada secondary skin fasade bangunan komersial terhadap persepsi pengguna jalan dan pengaruhnya terhadap kawasan (bangunan sekitar).￼
Perbandingan Metode Kreatif: Mind Mapping, Morfologi dan Moodboard
Authors: Wahyudi Trihadi , Setiawan Kurnia
Published: February 2022

Mata kuliah Desain Komunikasi Visual dua (DKV II) memberikan pengetahuan dan ketrampilan kepada mahasiswa untuk mampru merancang identitas visual/ branding suatu produk/ lembaga/ ide/ gagasan. Melalui penelitian ini ingin diketahui bagaimana proses eksplorasi kreatif yang sesuai dengan mahasiswa peserta mata kuliah. Penelitian yang dilakukan bersifat deskriptif kualitatif. Subyek penelitian adalah mahasiswa Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain (FSRD) Universitas Tarumanagara Program Studi DKV, mata kuliah DKV II semester ganjil 2018/ 2019. Subyek penelitian adalah purposive sampling, mahasiswa yang memperoleh nilai tertinggi. Obyek penelitian adalah hasil Ujian Akhir Semester (UAS) Penelitian difokuskan pada proses kreatif yang dilakukan berkenaan dengan penggalian ide dan gagasan mahasiswa dalam merancang identitas visual. Metode yang digunakan adalah wawancara dan observasi. Hasil penelitian memberikan gambaran bahwa mahasiswa DKV II mampu mengingat dan menerapkan beberapa metode kreatif yang diajarkan yaitu: moodboard, mindmap, morfologi. Metode yang paling dianggap tepat bagi mareka untuk mencari ide adalah mindmap. Kata kunci: Moodboard; Mind map; Morfologi
Penerapan Bentuk Geometris Pada Perancangan Interior Lounge & Bar Manhattan Hotel Jakarta
Authors: Catherine Angelica , Supriyatna Eddy , Florencia Maria
Published: February 2022

Manhattan Hotel menyediakan lounge & bar untuk memenuhi aktivitas dengan kemajuan industri dan ekonomi ibu kota yang pesat. Perancangan hotel perlu mendapat sentuhan desain interior agar dapat menampilkan citra dari sebuah hotel. Lounge & bar Manhattan Hotel dirancang dengan tujuan menampikan kesan modern dan formal karena merupakan pilihan bagi para pengunjung dimana pertumbuhan Jakarta semakin berkembang sehingga menghasilkan gaya hidup baru, sehingga diperlukan tempat yang mewadahi kegiatan bisnis dilingkup ruang sosial khususnya untuk para eksekutif muda menengah ke atas. Metode perancangan ini menggunakan metode kualitatif yaitu pelaksanaan yang menghasilkan data deskriptif berupa kata-kata tertulis maupun lisan dari orang-orang dan perilaku yang diamati. Pada perancangan ini, hasil citra dan suasana yang diciptakan adalah elegan, modern, dan contemporer. Gaya modern menjadi pilihan yang cocok dengan lifestyle masyarakat Jakarta saat ini. Kesimpulannya ialah elemen interior lantai lounge& bar yang didesain ini harus mempertimbangkan segala aspeknya, karena sangat berpengaruh terhadap pemenuhan kebutuhan aktivitas, perilaku, dan latar belakang pengunjung agar nyaman disana. Namun yang diperhatikan tidak hanya dari segi fungsi tetapi estetika juga diperlukan.Kata kunci— Bar; Hotel; Interior; Lounge;  Manhattan
Formation of a System for Countering Terrorism in the CIS Space
Authors: Pashchenko L. V. , Pashchenko R. V.
Published: February 2022

The article presents an analysis of the key areas of combating threats of an extremist and terrorist nature on the territory of the countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States. The authors considered the evolution of the development of terrorist threats and political risks, as well as the factors and reasons that contributed to the growth of radicalization of public consciousness, especially in the Central Asian region. Faced with the threat of terrorism, the leadership of the Commonwealth countries realized the need to form an effective counteraction system, a set of joint measures was implemented for these purposes, model legislation was adopted, decision-making mechanisms in crisis situations were worked out. However, the practice of terrorist activity is constantly improving and changing, which requires the leadership of the Commonwealth countries to effectively respond to new challenges and realities, harmonize national legislation, and use new forms and methods of struggle.
Content manager for serious games: Theoretical framework and digital platform
Authors:   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece, Barianos Anastasios Kristofer , Papadakis Alexandros ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece, Vidakis Nikolas ,   Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Hellenic Mediterranean University, Crete, Greece
Published: February 2022

In education, digital or traditional, the material studied by students is the basis from which they will achieve knowledge. For this reason, schoolbooks have been meticulously designed to be scientifically correct and pedagogically sound. With the digitization and growth of education, and the shift to adaptive learning methods, educational content is no longer centrally decided and distributed; instead, many professionals are allowed to create and distribute material within their area of expertise, and educators often develop material for their classes. Still, educational games and their material are designed and developed similarly to books, where introducing new material by third parties is not an option. Even though techniques that could assist in the creation of adaptable, customizable gameplay and content are available and are often used in commercial games, their utilization requires technical knowledge that does not allow wide use by educators to create educational material. In this paper, we introduce a framework that will allow educators to create and manage educational content for serious games and create customized versions to cover the needs of their students and unlock the potential of adaptive learning. Towards this goal, we developed a pilot implementation of the framework that provides all the necessary tools to game developers to create adaptable games and retrieve game customizations from a server. Furthermore, a web platform has been developed where educators can browse for customizable games and custom sessions. These games and sessions have educators’ custom created educational content. With our framework and supportive tools and platform, we will elevate the educational value of serious games by including educators in content creation, content manipulation, game customization and thus gameplay personalization.
Susceptibility to thiopurine toxicity by TPMT and NUDT15 variants in Colombian children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Authors: Correa-Jimenez Oscar , Yunis Juan José , Linares-Ballesteros Adriana , Sarmiento-Urbina Isabel
Published: February 2022

Objective:
This study aimed to correlate the genetic profile of the NUDT15 and TPMT genes with the side effects of the treatment of pediatric patients with acute lymphoid leukemia who were undergoing maintenance therapy at a tertiary care hospital in 2017.

Methods:
This was an analytical, longitudinal, observational study in which the genotypes of the genes of interest were determined by PCR allelic discrimination with TaqMan® probes in patients receiving chemotherapy during the maintenance phase in the Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Unit in 2017. Sociodemographic and clinical data corresponding to the first six months of their maintenance chemotherapy were collected, and the correlation between the genotypes obtained and the development of side effects during the maintenance phase of chemotherapy in these patients was evaluated.

Results:
Seventy pediatric patients were included in the study. Genetic analyses were carried out of these for NUDT15 and TPMT (rs1800462 and rs1800460) on 68 patients, while for the rs1142345 polymorphism, typing was achieved in 42 patients. 4/68 patients were heterozygous for NUDT15, and the same number of patients were heterozygous for rs1800462 and rs1142345, while for rs1800460, 6 heterozygous patients were identified. No statistically significant association was identified between the genetic variants and the outcomes of interest.

Conclusion:
Studies with a larger population size are needed and the evaluation of other genetic variants that may influence the development of side effects during maintenance chemotherapy.
Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a prospective before and after study
Authors: Botero Javier Enrique , Posada-López Adriana , Mejía-Vallejo Jimi , Pineda-Tamayo Ricardo Antonio , Bedoya-Giraldo Emilio
Published: February 2022

Background: periodontal therapy has been suggested to have systemic effects. However, studies of periodontal therapy in rheumatoid arthritis patients have produced controversial results.
Aim: To compare the effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on biochemical markers of rheumatoid arthritis and periodontal parameters in patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis.
Methods: a prospective before-and-after study was conducted that included 21 participants without and 29 participants with rheumatoid arthritis. Periodontal parameters, Porphyromonas gingivalis detection, C-reactive protein, rheumatoid factor and anti-citrullinated protein antibodies were measured at baseline and three months after nonsurgical periodontal therapy and the changes were statistically assessed.
Results: In general, both groups presented statistically significant improvement in periodontal parameters (p<0.05). There was an increase in the counts of P. gingivalis in both groups at three months. In addition, there was a reduction in levels of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies and rheumatoid factor in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. In contrast, C-reactive protein levels increased in both groups but were higher in the rheumatoid arthritis group. Periodontal parameters in rheumatoid arthritis participants under disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs presented a slightly higher improvement (p <0.05).
Conclusions: Nonsurgical periodontal therapy has similar improvements in periodontal parameters in patients with and without rheumatoid arthritis. In addition, nonsurgical periodontal therapy may benefit serum levels of anti-citrullinated protein antibodies and rheumatoid factors in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. NCT04658615.
Muscle training in patients with pulmonary hypertension. a narrative review
Authors: Benavides-Cordoba Vicente , Spruit Martijn A.
Published: February 2022

Patients with pulmonary hypertension present limited tolerance to exercise and aerobic capacity, which is reflected in the reduction in peak oxygen consumption and functional performance. This intolerance to exercise has traditionally been attributed to cardiac and respiratory dysfunction. However, as it happens in other chronic diseases, lower-limb and respiratory muscle alterations are also involved in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
Increasing evidence suggests that physical exercise training is an efficient and safe strategy. The recommendation for light and moderate-intensity exercise is made within the framework of pulmonary rehabilitation, and its benefits have been previously described.
In diseases such as COPD, lower-limb muscle function, exercise tolerance and quality of life improve following exercise training. And just as with COPD, it is necessary to promote evidence-based interventions with pulmonary hypertension. This narrative review focuses on the evaluation, safety and efficacy of training the respiratory muscles and the muscles of upper and lower extremities in patients with pulmonary hypertension.
POSSIBILITY REALIZATION OF SUB-DISTRICT PARK AND TPU BASED ON RDTR IN BEKASI CITY
Authors: Setyawati Elisa Ayu , Wartaman Anita Sitawati , Suharto Benny Benyamin
Published: February 2022

To be a sustainable city, the New Urban Agenda (NUA) mandates that every resident must be served by GOS. The GOS provided must be close to the population and evenly distributed in each neighborhood. The neighborhood unit has around 120,000 inhabitants, namely the sub-district. Bekasi City plans in the RDTR to provide sub-district GOS such as a sub-district park and a public cemetery (TPU). The availability of public GOS in Bekasi City is currently 3.73% of the city area in 2019, which is still far from the standard requirement of about 20%. To overcome several problems related to public GOS, especially parks and TPUs, the Bekasi City Government created a program of 1,000 parks spread over 12 sub-districts and preparing TPU land every year. This study aims to examine the possibility of realizing the plan from the government based on the RDTR, land use, and land prices. This research is descriptive with a quantitative approach. Analytical methods used spatial analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and quantitative descriptive analysis. As a result, the sub-district parks realized about 61% and 39% unrealized, and TPUs about 57% realized and 43% unrealized. The possibility of realization, namely the government's ability, is likely big or small. The possibility of realization can be a direction for development like sub-district priorities based on distribution and quantity. To fulfill the distribution required high costs due to the high price of land. However, to fulfill the quantity, looking for sub-districts with large areas and big opportunities for realization.
Acciones de atención psicológica durante la Covid-19 a través del Chat “Santiago se Levanta”
Authors: Santana González Yorkys , Torres Rodríguez Omar , Rodríguez Martínez Yamilka , Silva Albear Yanet , Oris Martínez Leosmara
Published: February 2022

La telepsicología es una alternativa para la asistencia psicológica en línea, esta propuesta sugiere el uso de la tecnología de la información y la comunicación para garantizar desde la intervención psicosocial y con un carácter humanístico dar respuesta a las necesidades psicoemocionales y psicosociales que experimenta la población santiaguera que demanda orientación profesional en situación de crisis epidemiológica a consecuencia de la Covid -19. Santiago se Levanta es un grupo de ayuda psicológica donde participan 52 profesionales de la psicología y hasta el momento de la investigación contaba con un alcance de un total de 19 564 usuarios y el objetivo de esta investigación es sistematizar las orientaciones psicológicas en 84 temáticas, las cuales sesionan desde enero del 2021 hasta la actualidad, con el objetivo de orientar la readaptación psicosocial de la población santiaguera en esta etapa de pandemia. La investigación es cualitativa y el método utilizado es la sistematización. Teniendo en cuenta el grado de satisfacción, la valoración de los usuarios ha sido favorable partiendo de la profundidad, sistematicidad y cientificidad de cada temática abordada y el alcance terapéutico, docente e investigativo de cada sesión de trabajo.
Nuevas modalidades de financiación para combatir la pobreza en Colombia
Authors: Jiménez Sánchez Jorge Iván
Published: February 2022

Resumen

La pandemia de Covid-19 ha incrementado la pobreza en Colombia, el país retrocederá años de avances en esta materia, para salir adelante se requiere tener una financiación adecuada lo cual es bastante difícil. Los bancos tradicionales son reacios a prestar a los más necesitados, debido a los bajos montos a los que pueden acceder, la falta de garantías y colaterales, así como el alto costo que representan para las entidades, todo esto los hace clientes no aptos para el sistema financiero tradicional. Esto obliga a muchos a buscar otras formas de financiación que a menudo son inadecuadas. Para afrontar el problema existen varias alternativas, muchas de ellas de particulares debidamente autorizados que pueden prestar servicios financieros en mejores condiciones. La búsqueda concluye que es posible encontrar mejores modalidades de financiación, que pueden ayudar a combatir la pobreza.
Perceptions of general surgeons in training in the initial phase of COVID-19 pandemic
Authors:   Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Rodríguez Santos Fanny , González Salazar Esteban , Roni Carolina , Facioni Clara , Mutchinick Agustina , Cano Busnelli Virginia , Beskow Axel , Pekolj Juan , de Santibañes Martín , Dietrich Agustín
Published: February 2022

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the perceptions of surgeons in training during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods: A 51-question survey was conducted among physicians in training from a department of surgery in an Argentine hospital. Five domains were explored: institutional, healthcare, academic, domestic and emotional. Results: The survey was completed by 55 physicians (91.7%): 35 residents and 20 fellows. Among the respondents, 98.1% considered the information provided by the hospital and the department about the measures implemented in the COVID-19 stetting was sufficient. 98.1% considered that the instructions about personal protective equipment were satisfactory, but 38% reported difficulties to use them. 92.5% of the residents agreed with the system implemented for on-call shifts, 94.5% increased the time dedicated to academic activities, 75% considered the virtual class schedule implemented as very useful and 72.72% perceived that they had spaces to express their concerns. The supervision was considered adequate by 60%; 81.81% were worried to lose manual dexterity; 53% felt frustrated and 54% were afraid of infecting their family/partner. Conclusion: Understanding the perceptions of surgeons in training in the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic made it possible to detect opportunities for improvement and incorporate modifications to address the following phases, ensuring learning and prioritizing their physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
Programa de recuperación mejorada en cirugía hepática
Authors:   Hospital Tránsito Cáceres de Allende. Córdoba, Argentina, Nari Gustavo A. , López Alesio E. , Mariot Ana D. , Layún José L.
Published: February 2022

Since the development of fast-track programs in colorectal surgery with promising results, many centers started with these programs, and improved them. These programs were applied to different organs with the same results observed in colorectal surgery. Liver resections were not excluded from enhanced recovery programs, with a significant reduction in length of hospital stay and costs. Adequate patient information and commitment, multimodal analgesia, fluid therapy and early oral intake are the most important items of these programs.
Reflection of orthographocentrism in dictations as a form of input control
Authors: Breusova Elena Ivanovna , Rudneva Ol'ga Viktorovna
Published: February 2022

This article is prepared at the intersection of several branches of science, reflecting one of the problems of Russian language teaching techniques through the prism of metalanguage consciousness of the native speakers. The subject of this research is the reflection of the signs of orthographocentrism in dictation as a form of control. The object is dictation as a form of control. The article aims to prove that dictation as a form of input control manifests orthographocentrism as one of the presumptions of metalanguage consciousness of the native speakers. The analysis of dictation results written by the first-year students of non-philological specialty in the beginning of the academic year, once again confirms that this type of control is only the spelling literacy level check of the students, rather than their communicative competencies. The main conclusions are as follows: dictation does not detect the level of formation of communication skills of the school graduates thar are essential for training and effective interaction in society overall. Dictation tests the level of orthographic (and punctuation) literacy. The analysis of dictations indicated that besides the familiar types of errors, they may contain incorrect spellings that are outside the traditional classification methods for teaching the Russian language. Spelling errors should be considered as communicative hindrances within the communication structure, since orthography as the language section can be presented in the communicative aspect. In this regard, the existing classifications of errors can be revised, so are the criteria and evaluation of students' written tests.
Caracterização dos acidentes perfurocortantes de acadêmicos e profissionais de uma instituição de ensino superior e saúde do sul do país: estudo transversal
Authors: Galarça Ana Maria Silveira dos Santos , Becker Camila Thurow , Lund Rafael Guerra , Porto Adrize Rutz , Cecagno Diana
Published: February 2022

Objetivo: Descrever a prevalência dos acidentes por material biológico e/ou perfurocortante em uma Faculdade de Odontologia da região Sul do Brasil por período de doze meses. Métodos: Qualitativo, observacional, do tipo descritivo, tendo amostragem por conveniência, sendo os dados analisados por estatística descritiva. Resultados: Verificou-se que todos os acidentes ocorreram com acadêmicos (100%), sendo a maioria entre o sexo feminino (87%), durante as clínicas da graduação (39,1%); o instrumental mais recorrente foi a seringa Carpule (32%), causando as ocorrências durante os atendimentos (78,3%), embora a maioria relatasse fazer uso do equipamento de proteção individual (82,6%). Não houve contaminação em nenhum caso (100%), mesmo com pacientes fonte com resultados positivos para Hepatite C (20%) e vírus da imunodeficiência humana (13,3%) que receberam atendimentos odontológicos. Entre as ações de recomendação estão a profilaxia pós-exposição (21,7%) e reforço vacinal (47,8%), sendo que em alguns casos não foi necessário nenhum procedimento (30,4%). Conclusão: Existem muitos casos de subnotificação na Odontologia, seja por motivos de burocracia, ou outro. Isso leva ao aumento dos riscos envolvidos em acidentes perfurocortantes. Estimula-se a ação conjunta de setores da Instituição para reforçar a importância da biossegurança e da notificação de acidentes com exposição aos agentes biológicos.
Comparison of antimicrobial effect of selenium nanoparticles and silver nanoparticles coated orthodontic mini-implants – An in vitro study
Authors: Subramanian Saravana Kumar , Anbarasu Prema , Navin N. , Iyer Sushmita R.
Published: February 2022

Objectives:

Mini-implants have earned a significant role in orthodontic treatment, by augmenting anchorage requirements. Peri-implantitis contributes to miniscrew failures where progressive peri-implant bone loss occurs in conjunction with soft-tissue inflammation due to the growth of microorganisms such as Streptococcus and Lactobacillus. Nanoparticles have increased surface area and have increased interactions with biological targets like bacteria. This study aims to investigate the antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) and selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) on orthodontic mini-implants.

Material and Methods:

Mini-implant (Ti-6Al-4V) was coated with AgNP and SeNP with biopolymer (Ti-BPAgNP and Ti-BPSeNP) by dip-coating technique. The crystal structure and crystallite size of AgNPs and SeNPs were characterized by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) method. The size distribution and morphology of SeNP and AgNP were determined by a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The antibacterial activity of Ti-BP-AgNP and Ti-BPSeNP was detected from the zone of inhibition by disk diffusion assay.

Results:

The SEM image of AgNP was roughly spherical, uniformly distributed and SeNPs were spherical, well distributed on the biopolymer surface. The area of the zone of inhibition of Ti-BP-SeNP-coated mini-implants shows a negligible difference in antibacterial activity compared to Ti-BPAgNP-coated mini-implants.

Conclusion:

Ti-BP-AgNP and Ti-BP-SeNP showed that a strong antibacterial activity was against Lactobacillus and Staphylococcus aureus. Antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans was slightly less than observed in other bacteria. SeNP shows only a marginal difference in antibacterial activity when compared to AgNP.
Intramedullary abscess at thoracolumbar region transmitted from infected dermal sinus and dermoid through retained medullary cord
Authors: Matsubara Yoshie , Murakami Nobuya , Kurogi Ai , Lee Sooyoung , Mukae Nobutaka , Shimogawa Takafumi , Shono Tadahisa , Suzuki Satoshi O. , Yoshimoto Koji , Morioka Takato
Published: February 2022

Background:

A retained medullary cord (RMC) is a relatively newly defined entity of closed spinal dysraphism that is thought to originate from regression failure of the medullary cord during secondary neurulation. A congenital dermal sinus (CDS) may provide a pathway for intraspinal infections such as repeated meningitis. Intramedullary abscesses are the rarest but most serious complication of a CDS.

Case Description:

We treated a female infant with an intramedullary abscess in the thoracolumbar region, which was caused by infection of the CDS. Surgery revealed that the cord-like structure (C-LS) started from the cord with the intramedullary abscess, extended to the dural cul-de-sac, and further continued to the CDS tract and skin dimple. The boundary between the functional cord and the non-functional CL-S was electrophysiologically identified, and the entire length of the C-LS (the RMC) with an infected dermoid cyst was resected. As a result, the abscess cavity was opened and thorough irrigation and drainage of the pus could be performed. Histopathological examination of the C-LS revealed an infected dermoid cyst and abscess cavity with keratin debris in the fibrocollagenous tissue. The abscess cavity had a central canal-like ependymal lined lumen (CCLELL), with surrounding glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP)-immunopositive neuroglial tissues.

Conclusion:

We demonstrated that the transmission of an infection through the RMC was involved in the development of the intramedullary abscess. A good postoperative outcome was obtained because a terminal ventriculostomy for pus drainage could be achieved by excising the nonfunctional RMC.
Surgical management of a thoracic chordoma: A case report and literature review
Authors: Moune Michèle Yolande , Sayore Christine Milena , Hemama Mustapha , El Fatemi Nizare , El Maaqili Moulay-Rachid
Published: February 2022

Background:

Chordomas are rare benign, but locally aggressive tumors that are regularly encountered in the clivus and sacrum. Although they are rarely found in the thoracic spine, they can contribute not only to local bone destruction and spinal instability, lead to cord compression, and major neurological deficits.

Case Description:

A 56 year-old-male originally underwent a T12 laminectomy with debulking for a thoracic chordoma. Two years later, the lesion recurred contributing to a significant paraparesis. The new MR showed a T2 hyper intense lesion with huge epidural extension that warranted a 360° surgical decompression and fusion. The histopathology from both surgeries confirmed the diagnosis of a chordoma.

Conclusion:

Combined 360° decompression and fusion was warranted to resect a T12 chordoma that recurred 2 years following an original laminectomy with debulking procedure.
Sporadic desmoid fibromatosis of the neck after dorsal spondylodesis of the cervical spine
Authors: Schlag Holger , Neuhoff Jonathan , Castein Jens , Hoffmann Chirstoph , Kandziora Frank
Published: February 2022

Background:

Rare soft-tissue tumors, termed desmoid fibromatosis (DF), are comprised proliferated spindle cell fibroblasts and myofibroblasts embedded in a prominent collagenous stroma. They can occur either sporadically, due to prior trauma or surgery, or may have a genetic component. Clinically, DF has a high infiltrative growth/ local recurrence rate, but does not metastasize.

Case Description:

A 58-year-old male underwent a C5-C7 laminectomy/instrumented fusion. Two years later, he presented with a large gross swelling on the right side of the neck. The lesion was removed and proved to histologically consist of DF. Within the first postoperative 12 months, tumor did not recur.

Conclusion:

Sporadic DF may follow trauma or prior surgery. Symptomatic tumors are treated by surgical en bloc resection (preferably R0). If lesions are inoperable, partially resected, or recur, different hormonal/ chemotherapeutic systematic treatment options are available (e.g., tamoxifen or tyrosine kinase inhibitors). In the future, better molecular understanding of DF likely offers additional therapeutic approaches (e.g., immune checkpoint inhibitors).
Leptomeningeal dissemination of a malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumor: A case report and review of the literature
Authors: Shui Cher , Davey Louella , Scholsem Martin
Published: February 2022

Background:

Malignant melanotic nerve sheath tumors (MMNSTs) are rare tumors of presumed neural crest origin. Here, we present a 21-year-old female with a left L5/S1 MMNST along with a review of approximately 70 spinal cases reported in the literature, the majority of which were either local recurrences or metastases.

Case Description:

A 21-year-old female presented with 3 months of severe left L5 distribution radicular leg pain and sensory loss. The MR revealed a dumbbell-shaped, heterogenously enhancing lesion centered on the left L5/S1 foramen; the intracanalicular component displaced the thecal sac to the right, while the extraforaminal portion of tumor extended anteriorly into the retroperitoneal space. Gross total resection was performed after a L5/S1 facetectomy. In the immediate postoperative period there were no complications, and the patient had full lower limb power. Four months later, the patient experienced generalized seizures, headache, and multiple cranial nerve palsies due to local and diffuse CNS dissemination. The MRI of the brain and whole spine revealed diffuse leptomeningeal enhancement along the full length of the spinal cord into the brainstem and cerebrum along with a focally recurrent epidural soft-tissue lesion located posterolaterally on the left at the L4/5 level (i.e., measuring 12 mm × 10 mm). An external ventricular drain and subsequent ventriculoperitoneal shunt were inserted, followed by craniospinal irradiation. She was discharged 3 months later with residual distal lower limb weakness.

Conclusion:

This case illustrates the rapid disease progression of MMNST despite gross total resection. Further such lesions should be aggressively treated locally, and followed by adjuvant radiotherapy and systemic chemotherapy/immunotherapy.
Resection arthroplasty for isolated costotransverse joint osteoarthritis: A case report and literature review
Authors: Pontes Julia Pereira Muniz , Ferreira-Pinto Pedro Henrique Costa , da Costa Louise Ferreira Nascimento Pestana , Martha Bernardo Martins Rodrigues , da Silva Wellerson Novaes , Senior Maria Eduarda Freire Lopes , Ferreira Tadeu Diniz , Simoes Elington Lannes , Nigri Flavio
Published: February 2022

Background:

Symptomatic isolated costovertebral joint (CVJ) osteoarthritis is rare, and establishing this diagnosis is often difficult. There are few reports in the literature about how to surgically manage these lesions. Our aim was to describe a case of isolated osteoarthritis of the costotransverse joint (CTJ) successfully treated with a resection arthroplasty.

Case Description:

A 51-year-old female presented with 3 years of the right paravertebral T 10-level back and radiating pain. No conservative treatment modality effectively resolved this pain (i.e., these included anti-inflammatory medications, physiotherapy, and joint blockages). MRI, CT, and technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate bone scintigraphy demonstrated inflammatory changes involving the right T10 CTJ. Following resection arthroplasty, the patient’s symptoms abated.

Conclusion:

Symptomatic osteoarthritis of the right T10 CVJ successfully resolved following costotransversectomy for joint resection arthroplasty.
PENGARUH RELIGIUSITAS MAHASISWA UNIVERSITAS ISLAM RIAU TERHADAP KEPUTUSAN MENABUNG DI BANK SYARIAH
Authors: Mufti Hasan Alfani  , Rifa
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini keputusan menabung di Bank Syariah yang dipengaruhi  religiusitas mahasiswa Universitas Islam Riau. Salah satunya dapat dilihat dari pengetahuan dan keyakinan tentang Bank Syariah. Banyak yang mengartikan bahwa konsep Bank Syariah dengan Bank Konvensional sama. Padahal hal tersebut merupakan dua hal yang berbeda. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh religiusitas mahasiswa terhadap keputusan menabung di Bank Syariah. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif, dengan jumlah sampel 267 responden. Data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer diperoleh dari kuesioner yang dibagikan kepada responden. Sedangkan, data sekunder diperoleh dari jurnal, buku-buku yang berkaitan dengan judul penelitian ini. Serta, teknik analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisis regresi linier sederhana dengan menggunakan uji T (Parsial) dan uji Koefisien Determinasi (R2). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat pengaruh signifikan terhadap keputusan menabung di Bank Syariah. Dengan memperoleh hasil T-hitung (15,66) > T-tabel (1,97), dan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000 < 0,05.  Serta dapat diartikan bahwa terdapat pengaruh signifikan variabel religiusitas (X) terhadap keputusan menabung (Y) secara parsial. Sedangkan, hasil uji koefisien determinasi menunjukkan sebesar 48,1%. Ini berarti bahwa religiusitas mempengaruhi keputusan menabung di Bank Syariah sebesar 48,1%.
Kulturlandschaften Landkreis Meißen
Authors: von Gagern Maxim
Published: February 2022

„...der Landkreis Meißen zählt durch seine Lage, seine natürliche und kulturelle Vielfalt sowie seine ausgewogene Sozial- und Wirtschaftsstruktur zu den attraktivsten Regionen im Freistaat Sachsen. Reizvolle Städte und Gemeinden mit historisch bedeutsame Gebäudeensembles werden dabei eingebettet in lebenswerte und vielfältige Kulturlandschaften, die unsere Region unverwechselbar machen. Die vorliegende Forschungsarbeit der Technischen Universität Dresden dokumentiert eindrucksvoll, wie unsere abwechslungsreichen Kulturlandschaften unsere Heimat prägen und so zur regionalen Identität beitragen. Es wird aufgezeigt, dass sie mit ihren typischen Eigenarten nicht nur Teil unseres kulturellen, sondern auch unseres Naturerbes sind. Ihre Verletzbarkeit mahnt uns, mit diesen Werten verantwortungsvoll umzugehen und macht deutlich, dass deren Schutz und behutsame Nutzung als Querschnittsthema zahlreiche Lebensbereiche berührt. Der Umgang mit den Herausforderungen des Klimawandels und der demographischen Entwicklung wird im zukünftigen Bild unserer Kulturlandschaften sichtbar werden. Mit unseren Entscheidungen und unserem Handeln von heute beeinflussen wir das Lebensumfeld unserer Kinder, Enkel und Urenkel von morgen. Das Kulturlandschaftsprojekt bietet dabei die fachlichen Grundlagen für das Treffen der richtigen Entscheidungen und die Umsetzung konkreter Maßnahmen u. a. zum Klimaschutz, zur nachhaltigen Nutzung unserer Ressourcen und zum Erhalt unseres Kultur- und Naturerbes in den nächsten Jahrzehnten. Allen Personen, die zum Gelingen des Kulturlandschaftsprojektes im Landkreis Meißen beigetragen haben, danke ich für ihr Engagement. Mein besonderer Dank und meine Anerkennung für das Kompendium der Kulturlandschaftsentwicklung gelten dem Team von wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeitern sowie Studentinnen und Studenten rund um Frau Prof. Dr. Catrin Schmidt und natürlich ihr selbst für ihre hochgeschätzte, fundierte Arbeit.” Ralf Hänsel Landrat
Mathematical modeling of toroidal source signals in three-dimensional isotropic earth models
Authors: Суродина И.В. , Михайлов И.В. , Глинских В.Н.
Published: February 2022

В работе рассматривается математическое моделирование электромагнитных откликов тороидального источника в несимметричных изотропных средах, выполненное с помощью конечно-разностного метода. Описывается постановка задачи, методы решения. Анализируются результаты численного моделирования для нового типа источника в области промысловой геофизики.

The paper considers the finite-difference mathematical modeling of electromagnetic responses from a toroidal source in asymmetric isotropic media. We state the problem and solution methods. The results of numerical simulation for the new source type in the field of petroleum geophysics are analyzed.
RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT OF THE STATE OF PLANTS IN ARTIFICIAL PLANT COMMUNITIES (ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE VOLGA AND CHERNOZEM REGIONS)
Authors: Ларионов М.В. , Ларионов Н.В. , Володькин А.А. , Догадина М.А.
Published: February 2022

Приведены результаты исследований потенциала приспособленности, жизнеспособности и уровней поврежденности кустарников и деревьев в поселениях Поволжья и Черноземья. Среднестатистические значения установленных биологических параметров этих растений характеризуют показатели состояния и биологической устойчивости образованных на их основе растительных сообществ на рассмотренных территориях. Они также отражают их экологические и хозяйственные признаки. Полученные данные о жизненности растений имеют и комплексное биоиндикационное значение.

The results of studies of the potential of adaptability, viability and levels of damage to shrubs and trees in the settlements of the Volga and Chernozem regions are presented. The average statistical values ​​of the established biological parameters of these plants characterize the indicators of the state and biological stability of the plant communities formed on their basis in the territories under consideration. They also reflect their ecological and economic characteristics. The obtained data on the vitality of plants also have a complex bioindication value.
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TO COMBAT THE FORMATION OF ASPHALT-RESINOUS SUBSTANCES AND PARAFFINS IN THE MESOZOIC WELLS OF THE GROZNY OIL REGION
Authors: Халадов А.Ш. , Алиев И.И. , Газабиева З.Х. , Авторханов И.Р. , Мусханов В.А. , Емельяненко А.В.
Published: February 2022

Одной из проблем, стоящих перед нефтяной промышленностью в Чеченской Республике, является постоянное удовлетворение потребностей Республики в углеводородах, решение которой в значительной степени зависит от темпа развития научно-технической сферы. Это предполагает увеличение добычи нефти и попутного газа не только за счет ускорения ввода в разработку новых месторождений, но и широкого использования передовых методов воздействия на пласт, увеличивая приток флюида и соответственно дебита скважин.

One of the problems facing the oil industry in the Chechen Republic is the constant satisfaction of the needs of the Republic in hydrocarbons, the solution of which largely depends on the rate of development of the scientific and technical sphere. This implies an increase in oil and associated gas production not only by accelerating the commissioning of new fields, but also by the widespread use of advanced methods of stimulating the formation, increasing the flow of fluid and, accordingly, the production rate of wells.
DETERMINATION OF THE ROCKS GAS PERMEABILITY UNDER CONDITIONS OF NON-STATIONARY FILTRATION
Authors: Макеева Т.Г. , Трофимов В.А.
Published: February 2022

Рассмотрены особенности определения газовой проницаемости горных пород в условиях нестационарности на начальном этапе фильтрации газа через образец.

The features of determining the gas permeability of rocks under conditions of unsteady mass transfer at the initial stage of gas filtration through the sample are considered.
THE CHOICE OF CAD FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS OF DESIGNING ANTHROPOMORPHIC ROBOTS
Authors: Блинов А.О. , Гончарова И.А. , Куликова М.Г. , Маслова К.С. , Новикова М.А.
Published: February 2022

В статье проанализирован метод подбора САПР в зависимости от технических требований промышленных роботов, представлены направления развития моделирования антроморфных систем.

The article analyzes the method of CAD selection depending on the technical requirements of industrial robots, presents the directions for the development of modeling antromorphic systems.