bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
HSCT FOR PEDIATRIC DISEASES
Authors: Seber Adriana , Gomes Alessandra , Vieira Ana Karine , Rodrigues Ana Luiza Melo , Silva Ana Maria Marinho da , Zanette Antonella , Macedo Antonio Vaz de , Breviglieri Carla Nolasco Monteiro , Zanchetta Carla , Bonfim Carmem , Kuwahara Cilmara , Carvalho Cinthya Rocha , Castro Junior Cláudio Galvão de , Lelis Fernanda Lima , Netto Gabriele Zamperlini , Zamperlini Gustavo , Garcia Julia Lopes , Fernandes Juliana Folloni , Silva Karoline Helena Silva da , Fortunato Laila Rigolin , Gregianin Lauro José , Daudt Liane Esteves , Domingues Luciana , Darrigo Junior Luiz Guilherme , Matos Maria Gabriela , Lee Maria Lucia , Michalowski Mariana Bohns , Ikoma-Colturato Maura , Cypriano Monica , Borges Natália Maria Tavares Ferreira , Villela Neysimelia Costa , Soriano Paola , Ikeuti Patrícia Shimoda , Klinger Paulo Henrique dos Santos , Ribeiro Raul , Guimaraes Renata Fittipaldi , Tavares Rita Barbosa , Gouveia Roseane , Nichele Samantha , Franco Simone De Castro Resende , Ginani Valeria Cortez , Zecchin Victor Gottardello , Fernandes Virginio
Published: March 2021

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION (SBTMO) PRESENTS THE BRAZILIAN GUIDELINES ON HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION
DONOR SELECTION: GENERAL ASPECTS
Authors: Pereira Simone Cunha Maradei , Souza Aline Miranda , Bouzas Luis Fernando , Oliveira Danielli Cristina Muniz de
Published: March 2021

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION (SBTMO) PRESENTS THE BRAZILIAN GUIDELINES ON HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION
TRANSFUSIONAL SUPPORT IN HSCT
Authors: Kondo Andrea Tiemi , Prata Karen Lima , Souza Aline Miranda de , Lira Sanny Marcele da Costa , Ribeiro Andreza Alice Feitosa
Published: March 2021

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION (SBTMO) PRESENTS THE BRAZILIAN GUIDELINES ON HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION
HSCT FOR HEMOGLOBINOPATHIES
Authors: Costa Thalita Cristina de Mello , Darrigo Junior Luiz Guilherme , Vieira Ana Karine , Albino Cintia Delbem , Barros George Maurício Navarro , Garcia Julia Lopes , Fortunato Laila Rigolin , Santos Flavia Leite Souza , De Santis Gil Cunha , Fonseca Guilherme , Guerino-Cunha Renato Luiz , Simões Belinda Pinto
Published: March 2021

THE BRAZILIAN SOCIETY FOR BLOOD AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION (SBTMO) PRESENTS THE BRAZILIAN GUIDELINES ON HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELL TRANSPLANTATION
Strategi Sekolah Dasar Dalam Menumbuhkan Jiwa Kewirausahaan Peserta Didik
Authors: Maknuni Jauharil
Published: March 2021

Era globalisasi adalah kebebasan berusaha yang didorong dengan persaingan bebas yang tidak terbatas, sehingga setiap manusia dituntut lebih kreatif dan inovatif dalam berbagai bidang.  Oleh sebab itu, untuk menghadapi persaingan ini, sekolah khususnya sekolah dasar perlu membekali peserta didik menjadi jiwa wirausaha. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui strategi sekolah dalam menumbuhkan jiwa kewirausahaan peserta didik. metode penelitianya kualitatif deskriptif, dalam mengumpulkan data penelitian ini mengunakan wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi, dari hasil penelitan maka ditemukan beberapa strategi sekolah dalam menumbuhkan jiwa kewirausahaan peserta didik, yang terutama pada saat perencanaan dirumuskan didalam rapat sekolah setiap awal tahun ajaran. Penyusunan program dihadiri oleh ketua yayasan, komite, guru, staff dan orangtua peserta didik. program-proram ialah niaga santri, entrepreneur zone, culinary corner, pengusaha berbagi inspirasi dan berkebun. Ini bertujuan untuk agar peserta didik tertanam jiwa, karakter tanggung jawab, dan kepemimpinan. Pelaksanaan dilakukan pada peoses belajar mengajar, ektrakulikuler, dan mata pelejaran kewirausahaan, penelitian ini dapat memberi informasi kepada sekolah-sekolah lain dalam menerapkan dan menumbuhkan jiwa kewirausahaan peserta didik.
Analysis Determinants of Consumer Attractiveness to Imported Fashion Products on The Instagram Platform
Authors: Dewi Firda Sasmitha , Arif Norman , Taman Ali , Hamzah Imron
Published: March 2021

In this era of social media, more effort is needed to win consumer appeal, consumer interest is the goal of achieving sales. Therefore, it is necessary to have a strategy for the company to get consumer appeal. The purpose of this study was to analyze the factors that influence consumer attractiveness to imported clothes on social media, especially on Instagram. This study uses primary data through a questionnaire. The sample collection technique uses non-probability sampling with accidental sampling method. The samples obtained were 50 samples. This study uses multiple regression analysis methods using SPSS statistical tools. The empirical results show that partially the product variable and the variable price have no effect on the attractiveness of consumers on imported clothing, then the variable promotion has a significant effect on the attractiveness of consumers on imported clothing. In addition, simultaneously all the independent variables together have a significant positive effect on consumer attractiveness to imported clothing on Instagram.
La Tecnología como Posible Solución a los Problemas Educativos Contemporáneos
Authors: Torres-Barreto Martha Liliana , Acosta Medina Julieth Katherin , Paba Medina Maira Camila
Published: March 2021

La educación contemporánea se enfrenta a múltiples problemas tales como la baja motivación de los estudiantes, las altas tasas de deserción o los elevados índices de pobreza de aprendizaje. Estos problemas se han incrementado en el contexto actual, debido a la pandemia del Covid-19. En la lucha contra estas problemáticas surgen las tecnologías educativas como posibles alternativas de solución. Por ello, en el presente artículo se presenta el trabajo desarrollado por un grupo de investigadores colombianos, los cuales aplican el “pensamiento de diseño” para construir una solución disruptiva que contribuya a solucionar algunos de los problemas de los estudiantes y docentes de la educación digital contemporánea. Con el desarrollo de este proyecto, se encuentra que tendencias educativas como la gamificación pueden favorecer en el aumento de la motivación de los estudiantes gracias al uso de elementos de los juegos. Igualmente, los hallazgos indican que la inteligencia artificial puede contribuir en la detección temprana de los alumnos que se encuentran en riesgo de abandonar los cursos, mejorando así el proceso de seguimiento y acompañamiento hacia ellos.
Enseñanza y la Formación del Docente Universitario del Siglo XXl en el Paraguay
Authors: Saucedo Argüello Orlando , Saucedo Piccinini Osbaldo Andrea
Published: March 2021

En los tiempos actuales, el Paraguay afronta dos situaciones bien claras, la enseñanza y la formación de los docentes universitarios. La enseñanza en la educación universitaria se encuentra bajo la mirada de los entes reguladores como el Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias (MEC), el Consejo Nacional de Educación Superior (CONES), la Agencia Nacional de Evaluación y Acreditación de la Enseñanza Superior, (ANEAES) y el Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT). La presentación sobre la calidad educativa en el Paraguay se expone a través de organismos creados por ley, que regulan la apertura de las Universidades y, las funciones educativas dentro de las mismas, creándose también el Centro de Investigación (CONACYT), cada estamento con su equipo de trabajo. Se centra en la parte organizativa, lineamiento y organizando criterios de calidad para el desempeño aparentemente óptimo de las universidades y por ende la de los docentes, una tarea muy compleja y complicada, debido a que los autores están supeditados a un sinnúmero de obstáculos estructurales, organizacionales, incluido la política. Una mirada crítica en la formación del docente es una realidad, la cual no va en paralelo a lo que se pretende alcanzar que es una calidad educativa. Es necesario mirar un currículo de interacción como la educación espejo y la internalización de la educación y enseñanza universitaria en nuestro país, de manera urgente y necesaria. Otro mecanismo de trabajo que puede llevar al Paraguay es, trabajar las competencias y capacidades con la enseñanza basada en retos, desafios y proyecciones futuras. La reingeniería curricular es necesaria para mejorar la calidad y la formación de los futuros profesionales para el ejercicio de cada una de las profesiones desarrolladas, a través de las Universidades.
¿La Psicología Conductista Como Una Ciencia O Una Tecnología? Respondiendo A Edward Bradford Titchener
Authors: Herrera-Garduño Alejandro , Parra-Bolaños Nicolás , Castro Castro Jesús Ahalán
Published: March 2021

En el presente manuscrito se redacta una respuesta hipotética a la pregunta que elabora Edward Bradford Titchener en “Psychology: Science or Technology?" publicado en Popular Science Monthly, Volume. 84: January 1914, desde la perspectiva de una psicología interesada en el comportamiento representada por John B. Watson y una alternativa al conductismo llamada interconductismo representada por Jacob Robert Kantor y Emilio Ribes Iñesta.
Falibilismo, Continuidad y Evolución del Conductismo en Psicología Desde la Perspectiva de Charles Sanders Peirce.
Authors: Herrera-Garduño Alejandro , Parra-Bolaños Nicolás , Martínez-Suárez Pedro Carlos
Published: March 2021

En el presente manuscrito se muestra una secuencia del origen y desarrollo conceptual histórico del conductismo a la luz crítica de las ideas propuestas por el Filósofo Pragmaticista Charles Sanders Peirce que en esta ocasión es utilizado para evaluar la propuesta de John Broadus Watson con respecto de los criterios de falibilismo, continuidad y evolución que son características propias del desarrollo cientifico, con la finalidad deverificar si cumplen con los principios.
Relacionamiento de Instituciones de Educación Superior Colombianas con El Sector Empresarial: un Análisis Reflexivo
Authors: Herrera Cárdenas Claudia , Gutiérrez José María , Sanabria Carolina
Published: March 2021

El papel que han venido jugando históricamente las instituciones de educación superior en el desarrollo de las naciones, ha sido fundamental, sin embargo, en países como Colombia, la conexión entre las universidades como centros de investigación y el sector empresarial, no ha sido tan fuerte, dado que las pequeñas y medianas empresas no han visto reflejadas en su gran mayoría, los beneficios de la investigación realizada en sus instalaciones. Este estudio de revisión, presenta un análisis de distintas publicaciones científicas adelantadas por varias universidades de la Ciudad de Medellín al sector empresarial. Se concluye que las universidades colombianas deben mejorar diametralmente sus vínculos y convenios con el sector empresarial, de modo que no se abarquen solo a algunas empresas por medio de proyectos, sino que se busque que las universidades puedan generar sus propios laboratorios de investigación social, técnica y científica en el seno de las empresas, teniendo como meta, darle cobertura a miles y miles de empresas que han carecido del acompañamiento y asesoría de las universidades para garantizar sus sostenibilidad y futuro.
Inteligencia Emocional: Recopilación de Antecedentes y Transición Hacia un Concepto de Destrezas Emocionales
Authors: Gallego-Tavera Sindy Yuliana , Polo-Salcedo Ana Lucila , Londoño Hernández Cristian Daniel , Osorno-Montoya Johan Sebastián
Published: March 2021

Para entender el concepto general, es de vital importancia la división de cada una de sus partes, y definir a través de la historia su incidencia en la sociedad actual. Thurstone y Thorndike crearon un concepto de “inteligencia multifactorial”, la cual conecta un sin número de capacidades, pero cada una de ellas con tareas independientes; en cambio, Guilford desarrollo un modelo tridimensional, en la cual la inteligencia debe ser tomada en consideración por sus operaciones, contenidos y productos, esto en cualquier actividad en la cual se requiera de la misma. En el camino a una definición concreta, Horn y Cattell integran las concepciones de todos los estudios pasados y crean dos tipos de inteligencia, una inteligencia fluida responsable del aprendizaje de nuevos conceptos; y una inteligencia cristalizada responsable de la utilización de los aprendizajes previamente adquiridos, esto posicionando a la inteligencia como una serie de procesos psicológicos. Actualmente el concepto de inteligencia emocional ha sido reevaluado para dar lugar a un concepto en el cual confluyan, tanto psicólogos experimentales, como neurocientíficos y neuropsicólogos, dando lugar a una transición epistemológica y científica mucho más objetiva: las destrezas emocionales.
The Cross-Border Price Discovery and the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Authors: Lin Chun-I , Chiang Kuan-Yi , Lee Ming-Chih , Lee Yen-Hsien
Published: March 2021

This study mainly investigates the price discovery relationship between stock and
futures markets and the cross-border price discovery relationship between Chinese
and Hong Kong markets after the launch Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Progress. We find that this progress increases the speed of adjustment from the long-term equilibrium in the Chinese spot and futures markets. Moreover, the price
discovery process mainly happens in Hong Kong’s spot and futures markets. Final,
cross-border price discovery is from Hong Kong to China after this progress.

JEL classification numbers: G15, G18
Keywords: Price Discovery, Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect
Minister of Health of the RSFSR Vladimir Vasilievich Trofimov, first Editor-in-Chief of the journal «Health Care of the Russian Federation» – outstanding personality and healthcare manager
Authors: Velichkovsky Boris T. , Serebryany Roman S.
Published: March 2021

This article is devoted to V.V. Trofimov, Minister of Health of the RSFSR, an outstanding health care manager, who tried to introduce the modern methods of self-financing, automated information systems, etc., into the management of medical science during the period 1962-1983. At the initiative of V.V. Trofimov, for the first time in the country, the Main Department of research institutes and coordination of scientific research was established, the purpose of which was to ensure a scientific breakthrough in medicine through the development and implementation of innovative methods. The experience of joint work of health authorities, medical universities, and research institutions began to accumulate. It allowed solving problems of improving the quality of medical care according to united comprehensive plans. The material and technical base for public health protection was developed. During the tenth five-year plan alone, 20 large multi-specialty hospitals were built for 600-1200 beds, 88 polyclinics for 750-1200 visits per shift, 80 maternity hospitals and departments for 8849 beds were put into operation, 24 women’s consultations for 1000 visits per shift, and 13 multi-specialty children’s hospitals. The availability of medical personnel increased from 34.8 in 1975 to 40.0 in 1980 (per 10,000 population). The reform of the financing of medical institutions included the transfer of hospitals and polyclinics to economic accounting. The reform was introduced to enhance medical workers’ financial incentives to improve medical care, as savings increased doctors’ and nurses’ salaries. In essence, it was an anti-pod to the extensive, expensive way of conducting the national economy adopted in the country. As the first Editor-in-Chief of the journal “Health Care of the Russian Federation” and he prioritized innovative research in editorial policy for many years to come.
The Effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on Self- Concept of Secondary School Physics Students in Kitui County, Kenya
Authors: John Kunga , Embeywa Henry , Koech Peter
Published: March 2021

Purpose: The study sought to investigate the effect of Inquiry-Based Science Teaching Approach on learners’ self-concept of secondary school physics students in Kitui County, Kenya.

Methodology: The study adapted Quasi Experimental Research Design and in particular the Solomon’s Four Non-Equivalent Control Group Research Design. The target population of the study was 1600 form four Physics students from 40 Extra-County secondary schools in Kitui County. Stratified random sampling was used to select four Extra-County schools (2 Girls and 2 Boys). Purposive sampling was used to select 40 students from each of the four schools and a Physics teacher from each of the two sampled schools; giving a sample size of 160. A students’ questionnaire on self- concept was the research instrument. A reliability coefficient of 0.776 was obtained. Both descriptive and inferential data were analysed. The descriptive analysis was by means of frequencies, means, standard deviation and percentages. Inferential analysis was through Analysis of Variance, Chi-square and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) technique at a significance level of coefficient alpha α=0.05.

Findings: The results showed a statistically significant difference in self-concept between students taught using IBSTA and those taught by the conventional methods. The study established that out of the four indicators of self-concept, only role performance was not statistically significant. Consequently, the study concludes that IBSTA is effective in improving students’ self-concept.

Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: The theories were validated in that there was knowledge was actively constructed and need to prepare a learner to have a self -concept after learning. The researcher recommended that creation of an enabling environment for IBSTA be adopted in schools, an appropriate policy should be developed for diploma colleges and universities to train their teacher trainees with an emphasis on IBSTA as part of their Physics training curriculum and KICD should introduce and develop a programme for the Induction and Mentorship of Physics Teachers on the implementation of IBSTA so as to empower them with inquiry skills.
Enhancing Security System of Short Message Service for Banking Transaction
Authors: Raharja I Made Sunia , Ashari Ahmad
Published: March 2021

SMS banking still becomes a popular way to make transaction inquiry in Indonesia. The technology protocol used by the service provider is still not secure. The majority of local banks in Indonesia still use non-secure SMS protocols standard. Therefore, an SMS Banking protocol, providing information security service in the transactional message, is urgently in need. Information security can be achieved through some security mechanisms, i.e., encipherment, digital signature, data integrity, and key exchange. These mechanisms are applicable through the implementation of cryptography. SMS Banking security protocol in this research runs through two steps. The first step is the transmission of the transaction request, and the second step is the transaction process. The encipherment is conducted using 3DES symmetric cryptography. Digital signature and data integrity are conducted using ECDSA asymmetric cryptography. The key exchange is conducted using ECDH. The test result showed that the implementation of the protocol could conduct an SMS Banking service and provide protection over the PIN. In general, this protocol has fulfilled X.800 security services.
Cloud Simulation and Virtualization for Testing of Critical Energy Infrastructure Components
Authors: Ivanchenko Oleg , Brezhniev Eugene , Kliushnikov Ihor , Moroz Boris
Published: March 2021

Cloud computing and cloud infrastructure are beginning to be applied in order to ensure effective functioning of management system of Critical Energy Infrastructure. This is improved informativeness of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system by the application of additional Wide-area Measurement and Control Systems (WAMCSs), since most of all processing and transition operations of data information streams of the WAMCSs may be performed by using on clouds. In light of these circumstances, it is importantly to get extensive modeling results considering wide area range of input data and latency time between critical energy infrastructure components and cloud infrastructure components. However, researchers were not, yet, had possibility to receive more adequate results based only mathematical modeling process. In this case, simulation models considering the cost time are more preferable than mathematical models. In the spirit development of this conception, authors are proposing to employ the simulation model based on virtual technology and Matlab Simulink toolkit in order to get modeling results for more important on-line mode of functioning of the WAMCSs.
Regional history in literature, narratives and performance in Bengal and Santhal Pargana
Authors: Kumar Ranjan
Published: March 2021

This is an attempt to study the regional history of Bengal with the help of literature and narratives and unheard past of Santhal Pargana through narrative performances. Since, the history was written for the ruling and aristocracy class which gives an understanding of the past from above and it hardly talks about the history of lower strata. There is a massive need of history writing pertaining to local areas. The knowledge of the local people is acquired through qualitative research because the indigenous knowledge is transferred from one generation to another and because of  the west centric knowledge, the indigenous knowledge is marginalised which will even vanish after sometime. Similar is the situation of the knowledge of spiritual and religious past. The hagiographical literature of this region is considered as an important source to understand the socio- religious outlook. Beneath these literatures, there were several proto socio- religious outlooks that exercised a profound impact on people at lower level. In process to study these , one has to depend upon the oral history available in its surroundings.
Nafarroako landare sorotarrak
Authors: Peralta de Andrés Francisco Javier , Royuela Hernando Mercedes
Published: March 2021

Liburu honen jatorria Flora Arvense de Navarra webgunea izan da. Weba ikasleei laguntzeko asmoz sortu eta garatu zen; hain zuzen ere, Nafarroako Unibertsitate Publikoko Nekazaritza Ingeniarien Goi Mailako Eskola Teknikoko ikasleei Nafarroako belar gaiztoen gaineko ezagutza errazteko. Aldi berean, erabilgarria da Nafarroako eta inguruko ikertzaile, teknikari eta nekazarientzat.
Travel Time Comparison Using Google Map and OSM Tracker
Authors: Sahu Prof. Angshuman , Dutta Prof. Arnab , Saha Parijat
Published: March 2021

In India, people’s socio-economic characteristics in society have changed over the decades which have resulted in increase of vehicle ownership at a huge rate which poses a lot of problem in both traffic control and management system. In the area where continuation is impossible, congestion can be overcome by managing and controlling the traffic. There are major developments in ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) which needs travel time as a major input. Measure the quality of any transportation network travel time is a very popular parameter. The estimation of travel time in urban network became more difficult because of the rapid change in the system and traffic. Emerging technologies such as GPS which become widely available within the last decade, can offer promising improvements in traffic monitoring technologies. Probe vehicles equipped with relatively cheap devices provide researchers with vast amounts of disaggregate traffic data that can be easily used for determining link travel speeds. This study is done in order to estimate the impact of different travel modes on travel time with different day. Data has been collected in a study stretch of 8.1 km length in Khardaha to Dunlop more, KOLKATA using mobile GPS application (OSM tracker in android Operating System) . Different private modes of transportation such as motor bike, bus and car have been used as test vehicle for the collection of data in different traffic flow scenarios in different times and also days. Latitude, longitude, speed and the travelled path at one second interval has been extracted from the GPS application. After completing a data collection, data extracted from the Osm Tracker that is GPX file to convert the value into Excel format. The travel time and average speed of different modes has been compared and the effect of vehicle composition on travel time and average speed has been analyzed.
Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma in Regeneration of Thin Endometrium and Its Implications in in vitro Fertilization Cycles: A Novel Approach
Authors: Pandey Kiran , Sahoo Gangadhar , Lal Pavika , Upadhyay Rashmi
Published: March 2021

The thin endometrium is an important cause of failure of cycle cancellations in in vitro fertilization (IVF). Several modalities like estrogen, low-dose aspirin, heparin, vaginal sildenafil, pentoxifylline, and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) intrauterine perfusion have been tried and studied in patients with a thin endometrium. We discuss platelet-rich plasma (PRP) administration by intrauterine infusion as a novel approach in these patients. We reviewed and analyzed all important and relevant articles including case series, pilot studies, and case reports published from January 2000 to December 2020. Studies pertaining to other uses of PRP were not included. We found that intrauterine infusion of PRP can significantly increase the endometrial thickness and improve the pregnancy rates in infertile patients with thin endometrium <6 mm.

How to cite this article: Pandey K, Garg R, Lal P, et al. Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma in Regeneration of Thin Endometrium and Its Implications in in vitro Fertilization Cycles: A Novel Approach. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2020;12(5):313–316.
Comparison of Effectiveness of Diode Laser as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing and Scaling, Root Planing Alone in Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis—A Randomized Split-mouth Clinical Study
Authors: Boloor Vinita , Hegde Shashikanth , Pooja Manjunath , Kashyap Rajesh S , Kumar Maiya A
Published: March 2021

Aim and objective

To compare the clinical effects of diode laser (DL) as an adjunct to scaling and root planing (SRP) and SRP alone in the treatment of subjects with chronic periodontitis.

Materials and methods

Thirty subjects aged 25–54 years participated in this randomized split-mouth clinical study. All subjects with 60 selected sites were randomly divided into 2 equal groups depending on the treatment provided. Group I (control site): only SRP was performed at baseline and group II (test site): SRP along with DL irradiation was performed on day 7, 14, and 21. Clinical parameters plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding index (BI), probing pocket depth (PPD), and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded at baseline and the end of 3 months for both groups.

Results

Mean values of PPD from baseline to 3 months between groups I and II on the mesial and distal aspect showed a high statistically significant difference (p< 0.02). Mean values of CAL from baseline to 3 months between two groups on distal and buccal aspect showed high statistically significant difference (p< 0.02). On intragroup comparison, there was a decrease in a mean difference of PI, GI, and BI individually for both the groups from baseline to 3 months with (p< 0.001).

Conclusion

The adjunctive use of 810 nm DL with SRP provides moderate additional clinical benefit in moderate periodontal pockets 4–6 mm.

Clinical significance

This study signifies that using noninvasive laser therapy, potential clinical benefits can be obtained in terms of reduction of periodontal parameters.

How to cite this article

Pooja M, Kashyap RS, Hegde S,et al.Comparison of Effectiveness of Diode Laser as an Adjunct to Scaling and Root Planing and Scaling, Root Planing Alone in Treatment of Chronic Periodontitis—A Randomized Split-mouth Clinical Study. J Contemp Dent 2019;9(3):117–123.
Nutritional and Elemental Characterization of Local Forest Spices used among Itsekiri Ethnics, Nigeria
Authors: Ofodile E.A.U , Odatuwa-Omagbemi L , Oladele A.T. , Alade G.O
Published: March 2021

Although spices are added to food in small quantities for their flavour and aroma, they also have impact on the health of consumers. This study aimed at ascertaining the nutritional and elemental composition of the most preferred forest spices used amongst Itsekiri ethnics in Delta state, Nigeria. The most preferred spices were determined through questionnaire administration to 143 users and sellers. Crude protein, fat, fibre, ash and moisture content were analyzed using the standard methods of the Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC). Elemental analysis was done using PIXE accelerator to detect the heavy metals (Mg, Al, Si, Cr, Fe, Zn, Mn & Cu) in the five most preferred local spices. One way ANOVA was used to separate the means of the elements while mean comparison was done with LSD. The five most preferred spices include Monodora myristica, Xylopiaa ethiopica, Parinari excelsa, Aframomum subsericeum and Ighereje (Itsekiri local name). Xylopiaa ethiopica had the highest Crude protein (16.83%) while Parinari excelsa had the lowest percentage crude protein (11.67%). Monodora myristica had highest moisture content (10.8%) while Xylopia aethiopica had the lowest (6.52%). Elemental analysis revealed magnesium as the highest in concentration for Ighereje (3079.03ppm). Silicon and manganese were found to be higher in Aframomum subsericeum with 1488.2ppm and 148.9ppm respectively. Overall, the spices were found to contain significant nutrients required for good health. However, the concentrations of some elements in the spices per 1 kg samples were higher than the WHO/FAO maximum permissible daily limit which could make the spices not safe for daily consumption. But very little quantity are needed as flavourant (usually below 50g/family NOT individual), therefore consumption of the forest spices may be deemed safe for consumption.
DIAGNÓSTICO LABORATORIAL DA DOENÇA DE ALZEIMER E SEUS REGISTROS HISTÓRICOS
Authors: De Lima Isadora Soares , Mota Ivanise Correia da Silva
Published: March 2021

Introdução: A Doença de Alzheimer (DA) é um distúrbio neurodegenerativo caracterizado por demência, a qual o indivíduo apresenta perda da memória recente, interferências cognitivas e nas atividades cotidianas. Desde sua descoberta em 1906 por Alöis Alzheimer, seu diagnóstico se manteve diretivo às manifestações clínicas, contudo, hoje, se acresce avaliações e interações com outras doenças, interferências ambientais, bioquímicas, genéticas e epigenéticas. A identificação da DA é realizada pela detecção de acúmulos de placas β amiloide e depósitos intraneuronais de emaranhados neurofibrilares, que se aglomeram no citoplasma neuronal, desestabilizando microtúbulos e transporte axonal. Em consequência, acarreta estresse oxidativo e fissuras na barreira hematoencefálica desenvolvendo processo inflamatório cerebral, justificando a neurodegeneração. Objetivos: Registrar os exames laboratoriais incluídos no diagnóstico da Doença de Alzheimer nas diversas áreas das ciências da saúde, e elucidar a evolução do diagnóstico da Doença de Alzheimer através de uma linha do tempo. Material e métodos: Este estudo se desenvolve com a análise das diversas fontes de diagnóstico da DA e exposição histórica de seus eventos, por uma revisão narrativa envolvendo pesquisa exploratória de abordagem qualitativa de fontes de informações bibliográficas e eletrônicas. Resultados: Diversas áreas das Ciências da Saúde são fontes diagnósticas da DA tendo a avaliação clínica como primordial, visto que há necessidade de análise de exclusão de outras condições demenciais como investigações cognitivas e laboratoriais. Dessa maneira, são fontes alternativas os exames de neuroimagem, eletroencefalograma, análise gênica, análises clínicas diretivas para bioquímica tais como glicemia, ureia, creatinina, AST e ALT, Gama-GT, TSH e T4 e vitamina B12. A avaliação definitiva da DA consiste em biopsia e necropsia. Conclusão: A evolução diagnóstica da DA retrata uma série de pesquisas de diferentes áreas de estudo, revelando a sua importância no contexto familiar de forma marcante e expressiva.
Regulating the Credibility of Non-Christians: Oaths on False Gods and Seventeenth-Century Casuistry
Authors: Cavarzere Marco
Published: March 2021

This chapter explores how casuistry served as a versatile body of knowledge,
capable of connecting and adapting the allegedly immutable tradition
of Catholic truth to specific social and political changes. Contractual
oaths in the context of cross-cultural trade prove to be a case in point to
explore the potential of casuistry. In cross-cultural trade, trust was in fact
sanctioned by oaths. The problem was, however, that the authority called
as a witness to the validity of these oaths was no longer the Christian God,
but often the ‘false gods’ of other cultural traditions. Both in Catholic and
Protestant contexts the problematic nature of such practices was solved
through an innovative application of Christian moral law.
Disciplining the Sciences in Conflict Zones: Pre-Classical Mechanics between the Sovereign State and the Reformed Catholic Religion
Authors: Feldhay Rivka
Published: March 2021

Traditionally, the early modern period is characterized by a process
whereby religion, politics, and science are gradually separated into
independent cultural spheres. This account conceives of the process of
modernity in terms of ‘total conflicts’ between abstract institutions (‘the
state’, the ‘Church’, ‘science’), stemming from the demand for freedom of
each of these institutions to determine their own norms of behaviour and
thought within their own boundaries. The account I offer, in contrast,
emphasizes the centrality of the rise of ‘sovereign’ states enhancing the
creation of specific networks of interdependencies between rulers, the
carriers of religion, and professional artists and scientists. However,
interdependence also entailed ‘conflict zones’, where boundary work
between political, religious, and scientific discourses was carried out.
A Product’s Glamour. Credibility, or the Manufacture and Administration of Truth in Early Modern Catholicism
Authors: Boute Bruno , Badea Andreea , Cavarzere Marco , Vanden Broecke Steven
Published: March 2021

This chapter furnishes the reader with a vademecum to the volume. It
places uncertainty in the limelight as a key element for understanding
confessional cultures and belief systems, and shows how early modern
Catholicism struggled to find practical strategies for marrying deepseated
uncertainties with its aim of operationalizing an absolute and
revealed truth. Inspired by Michel de Certeau and Bruno Latour, among
others, this introduction argues that a methodological transfer between
science studies, history of knowledge, and religious history offers a toolkit
to reconstruct the credibility of past beliefs. It introduces the volume’s
focus on the myriad of connected laboratories and work floors of early
modern Catholicism, and on the untainted emergence of a universal
truth from such a multifarious activity. This praxeological approach
is illustrated in the subsequent survey of this volume’s sections and
chapters.
Los MOOC: ¿sustituto o complemento de la formación tradicional?
Authors: Aguado Franco Juan Carlos
Published: March 2021

Los cursos online, masivos y abiertos (massive open online courses [MOOC]) representan uno de los máximos exponentes del uso de las nuevas tecnologías en la educación, pues eliminan las barreras físicas y permiten acceder a estudios de altísima calidad de manera gratuita a alumnos procedentes de cualquier rincón del mundo.Con el objetivo de estudiar si, en este sentido, los MOOC pueden llegar a constituir una amenaza para las universidades tradicionales, o si por el contrario pueden convertirse en una herramienta que permita mejorar la docencia universitaria y facilitar el empleo de metodologías docentes activas, creamos cuatro MOOC de áreas de conocimiento afines y los utilizamos como herramienta para el uso de metodologías como la clase invertida (flipped learning) en estudiantes de una misma titulación.Los resultados muestran una mejora muy notable de las calificaciones de los alumnos debido al uso de los MOOC, y, como usuarios habituales de las nuevas tecnologías que son, valoran muy positivamente el uso de herramientas digitales en la encuesta realizada. Sin embargo, cuestionados acerca de la forma ideal de docencia, los alumnos prefirieron casi unánimemente el uso conjunto de los MOOC y de la docencia presencial, mostrando reticencias a la docencia llevada a cabo únicamente de forma online a través de los MOOC.
Realidad virtual: impacto en el aprendizaje percibido de estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud
Authors: Calderón Sebastián Javier , Tumino Marisa Cecilia , Bournissen Juan Manuel
Published: March 2021

Con este estudio se ha pretendido conocer el impacto de la implementación de la realidad virtual (RV) como técnica que refuerza las estrategias de enseñanza y aprendizaje percibido de los estudiantes de nivel superior. La RV permite al estudiante explorar, en un entorno virtual, la realidad representada dinámicamente con funcionalidades que facilitan la manipulación de los componentes que conforman esa realidad. Con la RV el estudiante puede explorar ambientes y situaciones complejas, manipulando los elementos que componen esa realidad. La experiencia desarrollada mediante este estudio con estudiantes de Ciencias de la Salud proporciona datos suficientes para estimar que el recurso utilizado tiene un impacto positivo en el aprendizaje percibido de los estudiantes, ofreciendo una alternativa innovadora como herramienta que robustece las estrategias utilizadas por los docentes de la cátedra involucrada.
Will COVID-19 Vaccine Genetically Modify Humans? Facts and Myths
Authors: Bukhari Mulazim Hussain , Zain Shahzadi , Akram Javed
Published: March 2021

The vaccines being developed to protect humans from the Coronavirus pandemics have also been developed in the past to save humans from many other pandemics. The current COVID‐19 vaccine research and development involves people from all over the world, therefore raising many questions which must be addressed by all stakeholders. No doubt, it is the need of the day to provide an effective vaccine to control the pandemics that must be balanced with incorporation of the research ethics. In any event, the safety and well‐being of research subjects must be protected, especially that of vulnerable subjects. The consent of the population is very important and usage must be addressed through transparent sharing of information. The current review article will try to unveil some facts and myths related to the safe use of this vaccine against SARS-CoV-2.
Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Emotional Wellbeing of Population During COVID-19 Pandemic in Pakistan
Authors: Ijaz Shaiza , Ismail Shafaq , Fayyaz Laiba , Ashraf Arfa , Razzaq Yumnah , Chaudhry Dr.Muhammad Ashraf
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: The current COVID-19 situation has restrained the movement of individuals along with instilling fear in them. COVIDThis study assesses the level of physical activity, screen time and emotional status of the individuals during the current COVID-19 situation in the population of Pakistan. Methods: The study was carried out in May 2020. The sample size was 385 and the snowball sampling technique was employed. The data was collected through a self-administered online questionnaire and included subjects from all provinces of Pakistan. The form comprised of four parts including socio-demographic details, self-reported screen time as well as SPANE and IPAQ-short form questionnaires. The data was analysed using SPSS version 25. Results: Out of 385 individuals, 89.6% reported inadequate physical activity. Among these, the majority comprised of females (92.3% vs. 80% in males). It was determined that there were higher positive affective scores in males (28.6 ± 8.1) compared to those in females (27.5 ± 7.7). The average sedentary screen time was 7.24 ± 3.76 hours that was maximally reported in the younger age group (19 years and lesser). Moreover, a downward trend of negative affective scores, from vigorous to light physical activity level, was noted.
Comparison of Oral Health Status of Students Attending Three Different Education Systems in Pakistan
Authors: Zaib Dr. Nadia , Zafar Mahrukh , Masood Rabia , Kiyani Amber
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the prevalence of dental caries through the Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index ​​of students belonging to the three different education systems of Pakistan in order to ascertain the baseline statistics for the Pakistani student population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted during the year 2018 to record DMFT scores of students studying in madrassas, government and private schools of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. A total of 663 students underwent a DMFT evaluation by trained dentists following the consent of their parents. The results were analyzed by using one way ANOVA and post-hoc tests for comparing DMFT scores among the students of different school system using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23 and a P-value of <0.05 was taken as significant. Results: Madrassa group of students had the best DMFT scores; mean DMFT of 1.2 ± 1.9 whereas private school students had a mean DMFT of 2.17 ± 2.9 and Government school children had a mean DMFT score of 2.09 ± 2.08. While comparing the DMFT scores of madrassa students with government and private school students, statistically significant results were observed. Conclusion: Although an acceptable DMFT score was obtained for each of the three education systems; madrassa, government and private schools; the DMFT scores were the lowest for the madrassa students indicating best dental health in them.
Evaluation of Dermatophyte Test Medium and Sabouraud Dextrose Agar for Isolation of Dermatophyte Species
Authors: Ahmad Dr. Majid Rauf , Javed Dr. Iffat , Mushtaq Dr. Sohaila , Hafeez Dr. Rubeena , Cheema Dr. Kanwal Hassan
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: Dermatophyte infections require laboratory diagnosis before treatment is started. Although direct microscopy is routinely performed but culture of dermatophytes is the gold standard. However, it takes about 4 weeks for species identification on primary media. Our aim was to compare dermatophyte test medium (DTM) as a screening medium for the isolation of dermatophytes in comparison with sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA). Methods: It was a comparative study carried out at the Department of Microbiology of Post Graduate Medical Institute, Lahore over a period of nine months. Samples were collected from one hundred patients with clinically suspected dermatophytoses after taking informed written consent. The samples were examined microscopically and then inoculated on two types of culture media, one Sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) with added chloramphenicol, gentacin and cycloheximide and other dermatophyte test medium (DTM) with added chlortetracycline, gentacin and cyclohexamide. Results: Fungal growth was observed in fifty-six samples on culture. Out of the fifty-six positive on cultures, nineteen were that of dermatophytes. Out of n = 100 patients, ten were positive on SDA while n = 14 dermatophyte species were able to grow on DTM. A significantly higher positivity (P ³ 0.05) for isolating dermatophytes was observed by DTM as compared to SDA. DTM was able to isolate (71%) of the dermatophytes in first 10 days. Isolation rate of dermatophyte species was higher (73.68%) on DTM as compared to SDA which was 52.6%. Conclusion: Authors recommend the use of dermatophyte test medium for the primary isolation and identification of dermatophyte species to be more effective and time saving.
Comparative Long-chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Levels in Blood, Placenta and Cord Blood of Pregnant Women with or without Pre-eclampsia
Authors: Weili Zhang
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: Long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA) play an important role in the regulation of fat metabolism in the placenta and fetus. Changes in placental function in pre-eclampsia affect the transport of fatty acids and affect fetal nutrition. The aim of the study was to compare LCPUFA levels in blood, placenta and cord blood of pregnant women with or without pre-eclampsia. Methods: The blood, placenta and umbilical cord blood of pregnant women (n = 30 each) who were normotensive and with pre-eclampsia were collected. The levels of fatty acids in maternal blood, placenta and umbilical cord blood were determined by the quartz capillary gas chromatography technique. Results: The average age of normal pregnant women was 27.0±4.5 years and that of pre-eclampsia pregnant women was 30±4.0 years (P > 0.05). The levels of total fatty acids, arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) were higher in pregnant women with pre-eclampsia than in normal women. The level of linoleic acid in cord blood and placenta was significantly higher in pre-eclampsia group than in the normal pregnant women while linoleic acid content in maternal blood being lower in pre-eclampsia group compared to the normal maternal group. Conclusion: The changes of LCPUFA in blood, placenta and umbilical blood of pre-eclampsia may be related to the changes of LCPUFA in placenta. These changes may be involved in the pathophysiological process of pre-eclampsia. Maternal supplement of LCPUFA, such as DHA, in early gestation may be helpful in improving morbidity associated with maternal eclampsia.
Selective Radical Resection for Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
Authors: Jia Changku , Liu Ling , Zhu Hanzhang , Shen Weimin , Yang Chunfeng
Published: March 2021

Background and Objective: For inefficiency of chemotherapy and radiation against pancreatic cancer, resection rate for primary unresectable pancreatic cancer remains very low. This study was carried out to evaluate the safety and value of radical resection for unresectable pancreatic cancer (UPC). Methods: Clinical data were analyzed retrospectively. In unresectable group, 360° resection of the involved artery sheath, resection and reconstruction of the involved artery, resection and reconstruction of the involved vein as well as resection and reconstruction of combined organs were performed. Operation time, intraoperative blood loss, ICU transitional treatment, pancreatic fistula, bleeding, reoperation and survival time were analyzed for two groups. Results: Operation time and intraoperative blood loss were greatly increased in the unresectable group. The incidence of intractable diarrhea and abdominal hemorrhage in the unresectable group were higher. However, the rate of ICU transitional therapy, delayed gastric emptying and reoperation were lower. Grade-C pancreatic fistula occurred in neither group. Conclusion: Surgical treatment through stringent selection for patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer is a safer technique and median post-operative survival time is similar to patients with resectable pancreatic cancer.