bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
La entrada del marqués de las Amarillas en Puebla (1755), iconografía y sermón «políticogratulatorio»
Authors: Farré Judith
Published: January 2022

Este trabajo estudia la entrada en Puebla del marqués de las Amarillas (1755) como virrey de Nueva España. El programa iconográfico del arco para la entrada en la catedral poblana corrió a cargo del canónigo magistral, el predicador Andrés de Arce y Miranda. No se conserva el impreso con la idea explicativa pero aquí se analiza a partir del lienzo depositado en el Fondo Guillermo Tovar de Teresa de la Col. Museo Soumaya-Fundación Carlos Slim de la Ciudad de México y, como novedad, en correlación al sermón que el propio Arce predicó en la Catedral el 29 de octubre como homenaje y recibimiento al virrey: «Conservar en paz un Reino».
Effects of abutment materials on the tissues surrounding dental implants immediately after loading: An in vivo study
Authors: Gül İlkay , Zortuk Mustafa , Öztürk Caner
Published: January 2022

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of PEEK abutments, an alternative to titanium abutments, with temporary acrylic restorations using immediate loading protocol on the marginal bone loss and peri-implant tissues.

Methodology: This study was performed with temporary restorations using 32 titanium and PEEK abutments (14 titanium and 18 PEEK) on 32 implants performed on 21 patients (13 females, 8 males). Before surgical placement of the implants, intraoral and radiographic examinations were performed. The patients were divided into two groups as titanium abutment group (Grup Ti) and PEEK abutment group (Grup PEEK). In both groups, all implants were placed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. After surgery, impressions were taken using polyvinyl siloxane impression material and closed tray impression technique. The gingiva, which is thought to be formed on the model, was scraped and screwed onto the appropriate titanium or PEEK abutment analogue according to the groups and temporary restoration was prepared and applied on the implant.

Results: The results of the statistical analysis show that abutment types have no significant effect on ISQ values (p>0.05), but the diameter of the implant significantly affected ISQ values independently from abutment type (p<0.05). Less marginal bone loss was observed in the PEEK abutment group compared to the titanium abutment group (p<005), and similar results were obtained in both groups in terms of periodontal scores (p>0.05).

Conclusion: Within the limitations of this study, there was less bone loss in the PEEK abutment group (p<0.05). There was no difference between PEEK and titanium abutments in terms of ISQ values and clinical evaluations (p>0.05).

How to cite this article: Gül İ, Zortuk M, Öztürk C. Effects of abutment materials on the tissues surrounding dental implants immediately after loading: An in vivo study­. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):1-6. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.1

 

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Mechanical properties of resin composites containing bioactive glass and experimental nano zinc-silica complex
Authors: Demirel Mehmet Gökberkkaan , Tunçdemir Makbule Tuğba
Published: January 2022

Aim: Secondary caries is an important problem in dental composite restoration, and nanoparticles are commonly added to the structures of resin composites to improve their antimicrobial properties. The aim of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of composite materials containing bioactive glass (BAG) and an experimental nano zinc-silica (NZS) complex.

Methodology: An experimental resin composite containing 70 wt% filler was produced and used as a control sample. This experimental resin composite was then modified by adding different amounts of BAG (10%), NZS (10%), and both BAG and NZS (10% + 10%). NZS was synthesized in situ by milling zinc and silica to nanoscale level. Compressive strength and flexural strength were investigated using a universal testing machine. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and the Tukey post-hoc test.

Results: There were no statistically significant differences in compressive strength caused by the filler amount, but statistically significant changes were found in flexural strength. Although the addition of antimicrobial agents to resin composites reduces their physical properties, this is not a clinically unacceptable limit.

Conclusion: NZS exhibits better mechanical properties than does BAG, but both materials can be used safely in restorative materials.

 

How to cite this article: Tunçdemir MT, Demirel MG. Mechanical properties of resin composites containing bioactive glass and experimental nano zinc-silica complex. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):137-42. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.21

 

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
The effect of different final irrigation solutions on apical impermeability
Authors: Akın Tartuk Gizem , Kaya Sadullah , Adıgüzel Özkan
Published: January 2022

Aim: This study aimed to compare ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), phytic acid, and citric acid as chelation agents in final irrigation procedures on teeth with apical impermeability.

Methodology: We used 66 mandibular premolar teeth with a single root and single canal extracted for periodontal or orthodontic reasons. All teeth crowns were removed to achieve a 14-mm root length. Mechanical preparation of the root canal was completed with a Reciproc R25 (VDW, Munich, Germany) file system. Teeth were randomly separated into three groups: Group 1: 5 ml 17% EDTA, Group 2: 5 ml 1% phytic acid, and Group 3: 5 ml 20% citric acid. We used 6 ml 5.25% sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) in the mechanical preparation of all groups. Three teeth were selected for both the positive and negative control groups. All teeth in the experimental groups were filled by the lateral condensation method using AH Plus canal sealer and gutta-percha. For hardening of the canal sealer, samples were kept at 37 oC and at 100% humidity in a drying oven for 7 days. Later, following removal from the drying oven, two layers of nail polish were used to cover all but the apical 2 mm of each tooth. The teeth were then kept in 2% methylene blue solution at 37 oC for 7 days. The root was divided by cutting in the buccolingual direction and gutta-percha was removed. The dye leakage was measured linearly in millimeters (mm) under a stereomicroscope.

Results: As a result of the apical leakage assessment, the lowest apical leakage is observed in the phytic acid group. There was a statistically significant difference between the phytic acid group and citric acid group. There was no statistically significant difference between other groups.

Conclusion: While phytic acid showed similar results with EDTA on apical impermeability, it was more effective than citric acid.

 

How to cite this article: Akın Tartuk G, Kaya S, Adıgüzel Ö. The effect of different final irrigation solutions on apical impermeability. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):201-5. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.28

 

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Comparison of the accuracy of different electronic apex locators used in working length determination via changing of initial cleaning solutions
Authors: Tellioğlu Avcı Güliz Rana , Kaya Sadullah
Published: January 2022

Aim: The aim of this study is to compare the accuracy of the Root ZX Mini, Raypex 6, E-Pex Pro, and Propex Pixi electronic apex locators by changing the initial cleaning solutions (NaOCl vs.  EDTA).

Methodology: Eighty mandibular premolar teeth were used. Radiographs were obtained from the mesio-distal and bucco-lingual angles for all teeth, and teeth with suspected external or internal root resorption and/or calcified canals were not included in the study. The true canal lengths of the teeth were determined with a precision of 0.01 mm with a stereomicroscope at x5 magnification by placing a #20 K-type canal file into the root canal. The samples were then embedded in freshly mixed alginate blocks up to the cemento-enamel junction. The coronal 1/3 was pre-enlarged with a Protaper SX instrument. Electronic apex finders (Root ZX Mini, Raypex 6, E-Pex Pro, Propex Pixi) specified on each tooth were used, and measurements were made by changing the initial solutions (NaOCl vs. EDTA). Distilled water was used between application of 5.25% NaOCl and 17% EDTA to prevent chemical interactions. Three measurements were taken for each tooth, and the average of these 3 measurements was taken as reference. The data obtained in this study were analyzed.

Results: There were no statistically significant differences between the solutions in terms of the measurement values and actual length values found by each device (p>0.05). Although there were no statistically significant differences, the deviation from the actual measurement was greater when EDTA solution was used than when NaOCl solution was used. In addition, although the difference was not found to be statistically significant, the deviation from the actual measurement was found to be highest when the Root ZX mini device was used with NaOCl and EDTA solution.

Conclusion: The results of this study showed that the difference in the initial washing solutions did not affect the EAL devices in making measurements close to the true length.

 

How to cite this article: Tellioğlu Avcı GR, Kaya S Comparison of the accuracy of different electronic apex locators used in working length determination via changing of initial cleaning solutions. Int Dent Res 2021;11(Suppl.1):56-62. https://doi.org/10.5577/intdentres.2021.vol11.suppl1.9

 

Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
The effect of aquatic training on static and semi-dynamic balance of patients with chronic ischemic stroke: A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Vakilian Alireza , Babaeipour Hossein , Sahebozamani Mansour , Mohammadipour Fariborz
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of six-week aquatic exercise on the static and semi-dynamic balance of male patients with chronic ischemic stroke (CIS).

Patients and methods: This randomized clinical trial (RCT) included a total of 36 male CIS patients (mean age 60.2±6.7 years; range, 40 to 70 years) between January 2015 and January 2017. The patients were randomly divided into three groups consisting of 12 patients in each group: (i) exercising in shallow water, (ii) exercising in deep water, and (iii) control group. Training sessions were held three days a week for six weeks, and the control group did not participate in these sessions. The balance of the patients was checked using the Biodex balance system in two stages.

Results: There was no significant difference between the two intervention groups (shallow and deep) in terms of the balance assessment post-test (p>0.05), yet there was a statistically significant difference between the two intervention groups (shallow and deep) with the control group in terms of the semi-dynamic balance (total) score, (p<0.05); the semi-dynamic balance (total) of the two intervention groups (shallow and deep) was higher than that of the control group (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Our study results indicate that exercise in both depths is a suitable solution to improve balance, particularly semi-dynamic balance (total) in male CIS patients. Accordingly, aquatic training has a positive effect on balance in male stroke patients and we can prescribe this protocol as a useful remedy for these patients.
Ultrasonographic evaluation of femoral cartilage thickness in patients with familial Mediterranean fever
Authors: Aydemir Ekim Ayşe , Bakılan Fulya , Gönüllü Emel , Hamarat Hatice
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to determine femoral cartilage thickness using ultrasonography in familial Mediterranean fever (FMF).

Patients and methods: A total of 45 patients (16 males, 29 females; mean age: 38.5±9.1 years; range, 24 to 49 years) with the diagnosis of FMF and 31 healthy individuals (6 males, 25 females; mean age: 37.0±8.7 years; range, 25 to 47 years) between January 2016 and July 2016 were included in this study. Clinical data and demographic characteristics of the patients were recorded. All FMF cases in the study were in remission with colchicine treatment. The thickness of femoral cartilage in both knees were evaluated using ultrasonography. Three measurements (mid-point) were taken from both knees (at the medial/lateral femoral condyles and intercondylar area).

Results: Ultrasonographical measurements revealed that cartilage measurements of FMF patients were significantly thinner at both the medial/lateral femoral condyles and intercondylar area on the right knee and at the medial/lateral femoral condyles on the left knee (p<0.001). The cartilage measurements in FMF patients were significantly thinner at the intercondylar area on left knee, compared to those in controls (p=0.023).

Conclusion: Our study showed decreased femoral cartilage thickness in FMF patients. These findings indicate that even if these patients do not have an attack, they may have subacute and chronic arthritis in their joints, and their femoral cartilage thickness can be affected.
Effects of ultrasound-assisted botulinum neurotoxin-A injection in patients with bruxism and masseter hypertrophy
Authors: Diracoglu Demirhan , Sahbaz Tugba , Alptekin Kerem , Dogan Nalan
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to explore effects of ultrasound-assisted injection of the botulinum neurotoxin-A (BoNT-A) on muscle thickness (MT) in patients with masseter hypertrophy.

Patients and methods: Between December 2018 and December 2019, a total of 20 patients (3 males, 17 females; mean age: 28±6.9 years; range, 18 to 42 years) with bruxism who underwent BoNT-A injections were reviewed retrospectively. The patients were treated using individualized injection dosages and sites. Assessment methods included length between the tragus and the angle of the mouth, maximal bite force, and MT of the masseter muscle. Follow-up data were collected from the hospital electronic database.

Results: There were 26 masseter muscles with masseter hypertrophy in 20 patients. There was a significant difference in ultrasonographic measurements of the relaxed and contracted masseter muscles between the baseline and two weeks, one month and three months after the treatment (p<0.05). In the ultrasonographic measurement of the relaxed masseter muscle, post-treatment third month values significantly differed from the second week values. The differences in the measurement of the line between the tragus and the angle of the mouth between the baseline and two weeks, one month and three months after the treatment were statistically significant (p<0.05). In the maximal bite force measurements, no significant difference was observed between the baseline and post-intervention measurements (p>0.05).

Conclusion: The MT decreases after a single dose of BoNT-A injection in patients with masseter muscle hypertrophy and ultrasonography is a convenient imaging modality for BoNT-A injection to the masseter.
Alexithymia in ankylosing spondylitis
Authors: Karabıçak Deniz , Doğruöz Karatekin Bilinç , İçağasıoğlu Afitap
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to determine the effect of ankylosing spondylitis (AS) on alexithymia.

Patients and methods: In this study, a total of 55 AS patients (30 males, 25 females; mean age: 40±8 years; range, 21 to 57 years) who were under follow-up and 55 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers (31 males, 24 females; mean age: 38.9±8.5 years; range, 21 to 53 years) were included between March 2016 and August 2016. Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) were performed to assess both patient and control groups. The Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), and Ankylosing Spondylitis Quality of Life (ASQoL) were performed to assess AS patients.

Results: The mean diagnosis time in the patient group was 5.18±4.32 (range, 1 to 18) years. Compared to the control group, depression scores were higher in the patient group and the alexithymic characteristics were significantly higher in the patient group (p<0.05). There was a positive correlation between complaint duration and BASMI, BASFI, and ASQoL scores (p<0.01). In our study, alexithymia rate was significantly higher in women (p<0.05).

Conclusion: As in all inflammatory chronic diseases, depression and anxiety are commonly seen in AS patients. Alexithymia of these patients should be considered carefully.
The effects of ankle-foot orthoses with plantar flexion stop and plantar flexion resistance using rocker-sole shoes on stroke gait: A randomized-controlled trial
Authors: Daryabor Aliyeh , Aminian Gholamreza , Arazpour Mokhtar , Baniasad Mina , Yamamoto Sumiko
Published: January 2022

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effect of two ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), AFO with plantar flexion stop (AFO-PlfS), and AFO with plantar flexion resistance (AFO-PlfR), while wearing standard shoes and rocker-sole shoes.

Patients and methods: Between November 2017 and July 2018, in this randomized-controlled study, a total of 20 stroke patients (8 males, 12 females; mean age: 48.1 years; range, 33 to 65 years) in chronic phase were randomized to AFO groups (AFO-PlfS group, n=10 and AFO-PlfR group, n=10). Each group received the allocated AFO along with two kinds of shoes (standard shoe and rocker shoe) for a two-week adaptation. Two effects were separately evaluated: The orthotic effect and rocker shoe effect were defined as the evaluation of using an AFO wearing standard shoe compared to only standard shoe, and evaluation of using an AFO wearing rocker shoe compared to an AFO wearing standard shoe, respectively. The gait of each group was measured by three-dimensional motion analysis.

Results: A significant orthotic effect was found in both AFO groups in spatiotemporal parameters and maximum ankle dorsiflexion in the single-support phase. Additionally, the AFO-PlfR group showed a significant improvement in the parameters related to the first rocker of gait, but not for AFO-PlfS group concerning the orthotic effect. The rocker shoe effect was found in significant reduction of peak ankle plantar flexor moment and power ankle generation during preswing for both AFO groups.

Conclusion: According to the orthotic effect, an AFO-PlfR can create better function in the improvement of parameters related to the first rocker. Although a rocker shoe can facilitate rollover for weight progression in the third rocker of gait, it cannot make a strong push-off function in stroke survivors.
Dysphagia management during COVID-19 pandemic: A review of the literature and international guidelines
Authors: Eyigör Sibel , Umay Ebru
Published: January 2022

In this review, we present the safest and most effective diagnosis and treatment approaches to dysphagia during the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the light of available data, relevant literature, and personal experiences. Evaluations for dysphagia patients should be based on clinical assessment during the COVID-19 pandemic and instrumental assessment should be planned for very few number of patients. The main approach to rehabilitation must depend on compensatory methods, texture-modified foods, and postural strategies. Direct treatment methods should be avoided and home-based exercise programs should be encouraged. It is also obvious that there is a need for the development of new strategies for telemedicine/telerehabilitation practices in the new world order.
Kako su odrastale europske generacije? Demografski i socioekonomski događaji povezani s tranzicijom u odraslu dob u Europi
Authors: Čipin Ivan , Međimurec Petra
Published: January 2022

Koristeći se podatcima za 29 zemalja iz devete runde Europskoga društvenog istraživanja, ovaj rad istražuje međugeneracijske promjene u tranziciji u odraslu dob u Europi. Fokus je na ključnim životnim događajima koji obilježavaju tranziciju u odraslu dob; u radu se odvojeno prema spolu analiziraju međugeneracijske promjene i razlike među europskim regijama u ulasku na tržište rada, napuštanju roditeljskog doma, prvom suživotu s partner(ic)om, sklapanju prvog braka i prvom roditeljstvu. Rezultati pokazuju da se tranzicija u odraslu dob različito odvijala za tihu generaciju (rođene između 1928. i 1945.), baby boomere (rođene između 1946. i 1964.), generaciju X (rođene između 1965. i 1980.) i milenijalce (rođene između 1981. i 1996.), a međugeneracijske promjene u tranziciji u odraslu dob odvijale su se drukčijim intenzitetom u sedam analiziranih europskih regija. Prvo roditeljstvo povezano je s drugim životnim događajima koji obilježavaju tranziciju u odraslu dob, a suživot s partner(ic)om i ulazak u brak pritom se ističu kao najjači prediktori za prvo roditeljstvo. Povezanost drugih životnih događaja u sklopu tranzicije u odraslu dob s prvim roditeljstvom varira među generacijama i među europskim regijama. Nalazi upućuju na važnost socioekonomskih, institucionalnih i normativnih čimbenika u objašnjavanju drukčijih putanja u sklopu tranzicije u odraslu dob. K tome, uključivši u analizu i bivše socijalističke zemlje koje su rijetko bile dio sličnih prijašnjih istraživanja, ovaj rad pridonosi spoznajama o validnosti primijenjenih teorijskih paradigmi o tranziciji mladih u odraslu dob u širem europskom makrokontekstu, a da istodobno ukazuje i na kompleksnost istih u svjetlu njihovih razlika među različitim europskim regijama.
BALANCED MESSAGING FOR EXPERIENCED LAPTOP CONSUMERS
Authors: Pratama Andika Putra , Djati Dhanu Koentoro
Published: January 2022

This research aims to obtain empirical evidence about the impact of “balanced messaging” (a marketing communicationpractice where both strengths and weaknesses of a product are communicated to consumers) in marketing communication on consumers’ brand loyalty. With three laptop brands being the subjects and university students in Indonesia being the sample, surveys with an experimental design were conducted. Participants (n = 90) were randomly grouped into those being exposed to product’s strengths only (Group A), product’s weaknesses (Group B), and product’s strengths and weaknesses (Group C) – with 30 participants in each group. Using ANOVA, the results indicate that balanced messaging can be as constructive as imbalanced messaging, which focuses merely on strengths in the context of brand loyalty. With several limitations, this preliminary study is expected to benefit marketers to create fairer marketing communication.
DECONSTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE KACU CONCEPT OF BATIK AS INSPIRATION FOR ARTWORKS
Authors: Fardhani Ahda Yunia Sekar
Published: January 2022

Batik is one of the arts that contains a whole descriptive belief about how Javanese interpret their lives. It is found inclassical batiks, which are still committed to the standard elements from Keraton as a center for preserving Javaneseculture. Through studying classical batik, the writer finds a concept of Kacu ratio used in making batik. For thewriter, the kacu is a local form of genius that belongs to the Javanese community. The consciousness of the emptinesspermeates all material forms that exist in the universe. This belief is also applied to the process of designing batikfabrics. For the Javanese, beauty lies in the balance of macro and microcosmos. The actual balance lies at the pointof paradox. Through this research, similarities in the numbers of the Kacu ratio, which is believed to be the goldenratio of the Javanese people in ancient times were sought. Then the equation would be applied to the artwork. Thisstudy uses a qualitative method with several literature sources to dissect the Kacu concept and apply it to works ofart. The writer uses the Kacu concept to arrange visual objects as a scale and balance composition through a formalistapproach. Finally, the writer presents batik and screen-printing techniques on textile. Therefore, the writer needsto study the Kacu ratio further to understand what this ancient ratio means in the beliefs of the Javanese people.
Modalitatile si conditiile de acces in functia publica. Repere teoretice si practice
Authors: Bitea Cristian
Published: January 2022

Cartea trateaza aspecte utile atat persoanelor interesate de accesul in functia publica, cat si functionarilor publici, in procesul de dezvoltare a carierei acestora, dar si celorlalte categorii de personal: demnitarii din administratia publica centrala, alesii locali si personalul contractual. De asemenea, cercetarea ofera atat repere teoretice cat si practice ale fenomenului administrativ studiat – stabilirea modalitatilor si conditiilor de acces in functia publica – si care are deopotriva o finalitate teoretica: prin care se propune o identificare si clasificare a modalitatilor si conditiilor de acces, o comparare a acestora prin surprinderea elementelor comune si de diferentiere, determinarea unor corelatii, formularea unor definitii si conturarea unor paradigme de activitate a functionarilor publici, in special, si a personalului administratiei publice, in general, cat si una practica-aplicativa: rezultatele studiului prezinta un set de date, informatii si cunostinte asupra unor situatii de drept si de fapt, referitoare la accesul in functia publica. Acestea urmeaza sa ofere baza pentru analiza critica in vederea fundamentarii motivate si formularii de politici publice de acces in functia publica, precum si pentru interventii de tip remediu in sensul stabilirii ori revizuirii unor elemente de reglementare, prin posibile optiuni deschise de lege ferenda pentru imbunatatirea cadrului legislativ existent. Domeniul de interes va da contur si expresie unui fond de cunoastere nou si specific in ansamblul teoriilor care insotesc studiul personalului administratiei publice, subsumat ariei de cercetare a stiintelor administrative.
INDOT Research Program Benefit Cost Analysis—Return on Investment for Projects Completed in FY 2020
Authors: McCulloch Bob
Published: January 2022

To demonstrate the value of research and its implementation, the Governor’s Office requested an annual financial analysis of the INDOT Research Program to determine the return on the research investment (ROI). The current financial analysis is for research projects that completed in FY 2020. Analyses on previous year’s projects is necessary primarily due to the time it takes some project outcomes to be implemented, extending into the following year. Therefore, the FY 2020 analysis is completed in calendar 2021. The ROI analysis will supplement the annual IMPACT report by adding a more rigorous quantitative benefit cost analysis (BCA) to the Research Program. Previous financial analyses used the approach of calculating net present values of cash flows to determine a benefit cost ratio and this report uses the same approach. Additionally, an overall program rate of return (ROI) is reported and will be accumulated over time into a rolling 5-year average. While the quantitative benefit cost analysis (BCA) was rigorous, results are limited to projects where benefits and costs could be quantified, where data is available to perform a quantitative analysis. Qualitative benefits are highlighted in the companion annual IMPACT report (https://www.in.gov/indot/files/Research-Program-Impact-Report.pdf ). In 2018, INDOT unveiled its new Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan guides the priority research needs of the Research Program and in turn the research results support accomplishing the INDOT Strategic Plan, Strategic Objectives. A new Strategic Objective has been added to the INDOT Strategic Plan addressing Innovation & Technology. Additionally, INDOT created a new Office of Innovation. While the Research Program supports all of INDOT’s Strategic Objectives, these new initiatives have further highlighted the importance of research and its role in achieving the Strategic Objectives outlined in the new INDOT Strategic Plan. There has been more emphasis of new research needs related to new technology changes and transformational technologies. This will help position INDOT for future growth, adoption of new technologies and partnering opportunities. These new research projects will provide large qualitative ROI, however are difficult to quantify due to their complexity and newness.
Compreendendo as Soft Skills enquanto Feixe de Práticas Cooperativas no Desenvolvimento de Software: Reflexões sobre um Ambiente de Estágio
Authors: Miranda Ariádna , Araújo Allysson Allex , Coutinho Emanuel , Souza Jerffeson
Published: January 2022

As soft skills não são triviais de serem ensinadas, embora sejam preponderantes de serem aprimoradas durante a formação acadêmica de engenheiros de software. Compreender como tais habilidades são percebidas e exercidas durante o estágio supervisionado demonstra-se salutar, tendo em vista a oportunidade de lapidação formativa dos discentes. Sob a lente da Teoria das Práticas, esta pesquisa investiga como ocorre o organizar de soft skills enquanto feixe de práticas cooperativas no ambiente de estágio da Universidade Federal do Ceará (Campus de Crateús). Dentre as contribuições, destacam-se i) a proposição de um modelo conceitual para investigação das práticas cooperativas; ii) contraste analítico entre feitos e ditos; iii) reflexão empı́rica aos alunos sobre o papel das soft skills e iv) diagnóstico dos aprendizados obtidos.
CAMELoT - Tradutor Semiautomático de Processos em BPMN para Modelos Compreensíveis aos Cidadãos
Authors: Oliveira Rodrigo , Cappelli Claudia , Santoro Flávia Maria
Published: January 2022

Modelos de processos de negócios são artefatos usados para apoiar o entendimento de como obter um serviço ou produto, porém, como são construídos com linguagens técnicas, não são de fácil compreensão pelos cidadãos. Por isso, uma linguagem de processos “cidadã” precisa ser utilizada, contudo, é improdutivo para as empresas modelar todos os seus processos de novo usando essa nova linguagem, uma vez que é mais comum o uso de BPMN. Logo, uma tradução automatizada é necessária, e neste artigo, descrevemos o aplicativo CAMELoT que traduz de forma semiautomática modelos de processo de negócio para modelos numa linguagem de processos cidadã, que busca facilitar o entendimento dos cidadãos.
Piliečių mokslas kaip inovatyvi piliečių dalyvavimo forma kuriant gerovės visuomenę
Authors: Butkevičienė Eglė , Mačiulienė Monika , Mickevičiūtė Evelina , Vaidelytė Eglė , Vitkauskaitė-Ramanauskienė Jonė , Balázs Bálint
Published: January 2022

Šioje monografijoje autoriai tiria piliečių mokslo potencialą, leidžiantį piliečiams ir bendruomenėms patiems spęsti socialines problemas. Piliečių mokslas yra suprantamas kaip mokslinė veikla, kurioje neprofesionalūs mokslininkai savanoriškai dalyvauja renkant duomenis, analizuojant ir viešinant mokslinių tyrimų rezultatus. Tokie tyrimų projektai akcentuoja profesionalių mokslininkų ir visuomenės partnerystę. Užsienyje piliečių mokslo idėja yra plačiai taikoma, tačiau Lietuvoje piliečių įsitraukimas į mokslines veiklas yra tik pradinių stadijų. Todėl ši monografija yra pirmoji tokio lygio mokslinė publikacija lietuvių kalba, kuria siekiama išsamiau ištirti piliečių mokslo sampratą, Lietuvoje egzistuojančių piliečių mokslo ekosistemą, jos turinį, dalyvius ir procesą bei piliečių mokslo potencialą sprendžiant socialines problemas bei mokslo institucijų vaidmenį puoselėjant tokią veiklą.
Entitlement Disconnect: Exploring Management Graduates’ Mental Schema in Their Anticipatory Psychological Contract
Authors: Gresse Werner , Linde Bennie
Published: January 2022

In this paper, we expanded on the psychological contract theory by exploring the mental schemas of graduates’ anticipatory psychological contract before they start employment. With this research, we aimed to explore and substantiate themes associated with the mental schemas of graduates, so that the psychological contract formation theory can be expanded by investigating the role of entitlement disconnect and its influence on the anticipatory psychological contract. Literature regarding the formulation of the psychological contract is still underdeveloped, especially regarding the anticipatory phase thereof. Entitlement disconnect has also not been focused on in past literature, especially as a component of the anticipatory psychological contract that can have an impact on graduates’ career schema and voluntary turnover intention. A qualitative approach to research was adopted consisting of interviews with 18 final-year economics and management sciences graduate students in the final phase of their degrees to derive themes associated with the mental schemas of graduates’ anticipatory psychological contract. The findings suggest that graduates already have a developed mental schema that was based on their entitlement. It was also confirmed that graduates had a disposition towards voluntary turnover intuition before organisational entry, which was due to an entitlement disconnect perception. The final and most surprising finding was that some graduates already displayed pre-employment violations, where graduates already anticipated psychological contract breach before entering an employment relationship. This research suggests that graduates’ mental schemas in their anticipatory psychological contract play a much bigger role in the development of their psychological contract, after organisational entry than what was initially thought.
Way to Cure Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Theranostics and Nanoparticular Approaches
Authors: Bhattacharya Sankha
Published: January 2022

One of the most prevalent forms of oral cancer is oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Following a definite oral cancer diagnosis, OSCC is typically treated with a multidisciplinary approach including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. In contrast, conventional chemotherapy medicines may be ineffective and have a range of side effects. Many techniques have been proved and authorized for treatment and diagnostics of different types of oral cancer, while others are currently being investigated in clinical trials. This book chapter is aimed to explain the current preclinical status of nano-based techniques to successfully diagnose and treat OSCC. This book chapter would also emphasize recent theranostics approaches utilized to cure OSCC. Nanotechnology also improved cancer biomarker detection, making them faster and more sensitive. To overcome these constraints and improve in situ drug delivery, various nanoparticles have been employed as innovation drivers.
Rare Brain Tumors with Infrequent Clinical Manifestations: Illustrative Cases
Authors: Luis Navarro-Olvera José , Armas-Salazar Armando , Damián Carrillo-Ruiz José , Q . Beltrán Jesús , Parra-Romero Gustavo , Aguado-Carrillo Gustavo
Published: January 2022

This chapter describes the epidemiology, clinical and neuroimaging features, histological characteristics, surgical approach, outcomes, and prognostic factors of different cases of very rare intracranial tumors, associated with complex clinical syndromes. Highlighting the important aspects in the diagnosis and management that were considered relevant through the experience of our center. Here we included an intracranial Rosai-Dorfman disease manifested as an apparent multiple meningiomatosis, a choroid plexus papilloma clinically manifested as a hemifacial spasm originated by a compression of the facial colliculus, and a neuroenteric cyst associated with Klippel-Feil syndrome. This type of tumor presents a challenge to the neurosurgeon, originating various questions about its management. In this chapter, we present the experience we had with these pathologies to establish the most appropriate management decisions.
The intentionality of the imagination in St. Teresa of Ávila
Authors: Brodňanová Silvia
Published: January 2022

This paper pretends to make a brief incursion into the teachings of Saint Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) about the imagination throughout her four main writings: The Life, The Way of Perfection, The Interior Castle and The Book of the Foundations. Firstly, it offers a terminological clarification. Secondly, it presents the Teresian semantics of the terms.
The paths of dreams. A rereading of Antonio Machado’s Galleries
Authors: Barnés Antonio
Published: January 2022

Poetic creation and encounter with God are two concepts that the Spanish poet Antonio Machado relates to dreams and childhood. He thus recovers the dream as a sphere of contact with God, overcoming in a certain way the faith/reason dialectic that modernity takes pleasure in emphasising. The dream is beyond reason, and there comes the divine inspiration which can then be translated into “a few true words”. Poetic language thus acquires a status far superior to that of delight: it is the key that allows us to touch the mystery. The relationship between dream and childhood also allows Machado to explore a lost innocence to which one always aspires to return.
Plži přírodní rezervace U Výpustku v CHKO Moravský kras [Gastropods of the U Výpustku Nature Reserve in the Moravian Karst PLA]
Authors: Coufal Radovan
Published: January 2022

The U Výpustku Nature Reserve is located in the central part of the Moravian Karst PLA near the Křtiny Town. The reserve is predominantly forested area with multitude of karst features, such as caves and sinkholes. The valley was shaped in devonian limestones by the Křtinský potok Brook during the Quaternary. In total, 73 species of terrestrial gastropods were recorded (43% of the 171 species occurring in the Czech Republic), seven of which are included in the Red List of threatened species in the Czech Republic and 13 were newly recorded for the area. The majority of the recorded species (43; 59%) are forest dwellers, followed by euryvalent species (13; 18%). The proportion of open-country species is lower: sun-lit rock and steppe (5; 7%), silviphobic (3; 4%), dry-habitat (2; 3%), hygrophilous (4; 6%) and wetland (2; 3%). Among the recorded taxa, there are several rare and sensitive species reflecting the well-preserved state and biological value of the studied area, e.g. Daudebardia brevipes (VU), Ruthenica filograna, Truncatellina claustralis (VU), Chondrina arcadica clienta (NT) and Granaria frumentum (NT). Synanthropic (Arion distinctus, Deroceras reticulatum) and invasive (Arion vulgaris) species were recorded for the first time in the reserve, suggesting their current spread.
The influence of different type of aggregate, fly ash and fiber-reinforced polymer on splitting resistance in pretensioned concrete railroad ties
Authors: Savić Adrijana , Peterman Robert
Published: January 2022

This research evaluates the influence of the different types of concrete mixture, using a shallow type of indentation of wire, having the different edge distance and compressive strength of concrete on splitting resistance in pretensioned concrete railroad sleepers. The investigated compressive strength of concrete was 4500psi. The research was experimental, and the part of this research was formally adapted in Arema StandardsforRailwayEngineering Chapter 30 section 4.2.4.
Comparative analysis of clinical and laboratory parameters of autoimmune and idiopathic chronic urticaria patients
Authors: Ninković-Baroš Đuka , Gajanin Vesna , Zrnić Bogdan , Gajanin Živorad , Katalina Gordana
Published: January 2022

Background: According to the cause, chronic urticaria is most frequently divided into autoimmune and idiopathic urticaria. Aim of the paper was to determine the frequency of autoimmune urticaria using autologous serum skin testing and a comparative analysis of chronic idiopathic and chronic autoimmune urticaria by disease course, severity and most common comorbidities. Methods: Analysis covered 64 adult patients of both sexes with chronic urticaria, divided into two groups according to their positivity in autologous serum skin testing (group I with positive test and group II with negative test). General haematological and biochemical parameters, antithyroid antibodies, hepatitis serum markers, Helicobacter pylori and Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies were performed for patients in both groups. First group patients were treated by autologous blood therapy (autohaemotherapy). The analytical statistical tool SPSS (Statistical Product and Service Solutions) version 20 for descriptive statistics and statistical methods was used. The significance level used was p = 0.05. Results: The frequency of positive autologous serum test in total population of patients with chronic urticaria was 43.8 %. The average duration of urticaria was 20 months in both groups. Statistically significant difference was found in weekly scores between the studied groups (p = 0.032) in favour of chronic autoimmune urticaria with a positive autologous serum test. Subjects with chronic autoimmune urticaria had a significantly higher association with autoimmune thyroid diseases. Conclusions: Direct relation was established between the use of autologous blood therapy in patients with autoimmune chronic urticaria and improvement of the clinical picture.
Proprioception recovery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: Isokinetic versus dynamic exercises
Authors: Dragičević-Cvjetković Dragana , Erceg-Rukavina Tatjana , Nikolić Siniša
Published: January 2022

Background/Aim: Proprioception recovery is one of the main postoperative rehabilitation goals after the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The aim of this study was to examine the level of proprioception recovery in patients 9 months after the ACL reconstruction using hamstring graft. Methods: A prospective study followed 70 male subjects (mean age 27.36 ± 5.94) divided into two groups depending on the type of proprioceptive exercise applied. Group A patients (n = 35) underwent proprioceptive training on a Biodex 4 Pro System isokinetic dynamometer for 10 minutes 5 times per week. In group B, patients underwent proprioception exercises in the gym for 10 minutes 5 times per week. The degree of recovery of proprioception was measured on an isokinetic dynamometer preoperatively and 9 months after ACL reconstruction. Flexion angles in the operated knee of 15, 30 and 45 degrees were monitored. The Chi-square test was used for statistical analyses. The value of p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: A significant difference was found in the recovery of proprioception in patients depending on the type of training applied. Statistically significant recovery of proprioception was observed in patients from both groups 9 months after ACL reconstruction, but it was better in patients of group A (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Applying proprioceptive training on an isokinetic dynamometer achieves better proprioceptive recovery in patients 9 months after ACL reconstruction versus dynamic exercises in the gym.
The emergence of fashion elements in facemasks during the early stages of Covid-19 pandemic: Evidence from social media Part I: Investigation of facemask trends among Instagram fashion influencers
Authors: Tomovska Elena
Published: January 2022

The global Covid 19 pandemic introduced a new item in everyday dress-the facemask. During 2020, fashion elements crept in the design of this primarily functional item. This research aims to analyse fashion trends in facemasks in the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic. Photos with facemasks on social media were used, as traditional fashion photography underrepresents facemask wearing. The research showed that fashion influencers on Instagram-the media of choice of the fashion industry, showed facemasks primarily as a PPE. The uncertainty on how long non-pharmaceutical solutions in the fight against Covid 19 will be in place raises the question if fashion should be ignored. When persuading people to wear facemasks could fashion be the carrot to the stick of legislation?
Surveying consumer acceptance of textile products with fragrance finish: A detailed review
Authors: Khan Astuti , Kumar Gaurav
Published: January 2022

Fragrance finishing of textiles is an area with untapped potential which has been growing at an enormous rate. The use of scents to change moods, evoke emotions and stimulate certain senses has been there for ages. Building up from that, textiles have started being infused with scents and used in domestic and industrial application. The purpose of this research is to cover all aspects of fragrance finishing. The literature review covers extensive topics like the basic concept of aromatherapy, needs of fragrance finishing, application methods and our current market scenario. The latter part of this study deals with a survey that sheds light on the research gap identified as lack of market awareness and acceptance. Chi-square was the statistical tool used for relating factors like gender, age group and income group to buying behaviour of people when it comes to fragrance finished textile products.
Invention of ovarian cancer in Nišav district
Authors: Kocić Biljana
Published: January 2022

Introduction : Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common malignant disease in women in the world, accounting for 3.4% of all malignant tumors in women. It has the highest lethality among gynecological malignancies. The aim of this paper was to analyze the incidence of this malignancy in the Nisava district in the period 1999-2018. years. Material and method: Descriptive method applied. The population registry for cancer of the Institute of Public Health in Nis was the source of the data. Raw and standardized incidence rates per 100,000 women were calculated. Standardization was performed by the direct method. The linear trend of the incidence rate was calculated. Results: In the structure of malignant diseases in women, ovarian cancer accounts for 5%. The average annual standardized incidence rate is 13.5. In the observed twenty-year period, an increase in the linear trend of incidence rates is registered. The highest standardized rate was recorded in 2016 (20.4), and the lowest in 2002 (10.1). The disease is not registered under the age of fifteen, and is most common in the age group of 70-74. There is a statistically significant increase in the trend of standardized incidence rates with age. The highest standardized incidence rate is recorded in the municipality of Svrljig (18.5) and the lowest in the municipality of Merošina (7.2). Conclusion: The registration of an unfavorable trend in the incidence of ovarian cancer indicates a lack of adequate primary and secondary prevention. It is necessary to effectively implement preventive measures and education of women in order to reduce risk factors and early detection of the disease.