bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Planejamento e controle: uma simulação para a Assessoria Contábil Zumm
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Eyerkaufer Marino Luiz , Pereira Anna Claudia , Oliveira Danúbia de , Motta Janainy , Kuhn Jaqueline Cristina , Prier Thaise Danielly
Published: August 2023

Com a evolução dos negócios a nível mundial, as empresas se desafiam cada vez mais para se manterem em um mercado fortemente competitivo e, como forma de saírem à frente de seus concorrentes, muitas empregam o planejamento estratégico para traçar suas metas e controlar o alcance dos objetivos. Independentemente do porte da empresa, é imprescindível que se estabeleça um guia para direcionar as ações e para que elas permaneçam em consonância com os objetivos futuros pretendidos. Deve-se traçar estratégias a serem adotadas para que ela se perpetue no mercado. Portanto, planejar e controlar são funções necessárias para todas as organizações que almejam o crescimento. Este trabalho visa proporcionar uma contextualização sobre o planejamento estratégico, seu impacto na gestão e tomada de decisão, e ainda apresentar o orçamento como ferramenta de controle dos planos. Um estudo de caso simulado apresenta a implantação de um planejamento e orçamento, onde se comprova a eficiência dessas ferramentas para a gestão.
O setor têxtil de Santa Catarina na BM&FBOVESPA
Authors:   Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, Possamai Angela Cristina Poli , Marian Sérgio
Published: August 2023

Este artigo apresenta uma perspectiva do setor têxtil no Brasil, tendo como objetivo principal identificar o perfil das empresas do setor têxtil de Santa Catarina listadas na BM&FBOVESPA. A metodologia utilizada para a pesquisa foi classificada como exploratória, documental e de abordagem qualitativa. Foi constatado que 8 (oito) das 19 (dezenove) empresas listadas na BM&FBOVESPA nos segmentos de fios, tecidos e vestuário, são do Estado de Santa Catarina, na região do Vale do Itajaí. A receita líquida gerada por essas oito empresas corresponde a 54,61% da receita líquida total das empresas listadas nesses segmentos e elas empregam cerca de 11.300 funcionários. Foi analisado também o tempo de existência das empresas do setor têxtil de Santa Catarina listadas na BM&FBOVESPA, onde foi possível perceber que a Cia Hering é a mais antiga, com 133 anos e a Teka Tecelagem Kuehnrich S.A, é a mais recente, fundada em 1926, com 87 anos de existência. Os principais produtos da região são artigos do vestuário, tecidos planos e de malha, artigos felpudos, artigos de cama e mesa, fios, produtos têxteis hospitalares, fitas elásticas e etiquetas tecidas.
Demografska analiza uticaja zdravstvene zaštite i javnog zdravlja na trendove smrtnosti stanovništva Srbije
Authors: Marinković Ivan
Published: August 2023

Osnovni cilj monografije je razmatranje uticaja zdravstvene zaštite i javnog zdravlja na stope smrtnosti stanovništva Srbije. To se čini putem traženja odgovora na sledeća specifična pitanja: Da li se može, pomoću analize mortalitetne statistike, ocenjivati da li sistem zdravstvene zaštite i javnog zdravlja Srbije zaostaje u odnosu na razvijene zemlje? Da li se unapređenje sistema zdravstvene zaštite i javnog zdravlja može iskoristiti za produženje životnog veka muškaraca i žena u Srbiji? Da li postoje marginalizovana područja u kojima je zbog ograničene zdravstvene zaštite viša prosečna smrtnost? U kojoj meri sistem javnog zdravlja i promocija zdravih životnih navika može da smanji prevremenu smrtnost stanovništva u Srbiji? Knjiga je koncipirana u četiri velike međusobno povezane analitičke celine. To su zdravstvena tranzicija, prevremena smrtnost, smrtnost koja se mogla izbeći i faktori zdravstvenog rizika.
Tržišna ekonomija i poslovna kultura : Nemačka i Japan
Authors: Maksimović Marijana
Published: August 2023

Naučna monografija „Tržišna ekonomija i poslovna kultura: Nemačka i Japan” predstavlja sintezu istraživanja koje se odnosi na sličnosti između Nemačke i Japana, njihove poslovne kulture i etike, početka njihovog industrijskog razvoja, načina posleratne obnove koja je usmerena na smanjenje socijalnih nejednakosti. U Nemačkoj i Japanu nacionalni faktori su važni za razumevanje njihove poslovne etike i filozofije rada. Sami proizvodni odnosi u osnovi se zasnivaju na nacionalnoj kulturi, tradiciji i običajima. Obe zemlje imaju tržišni način poslovanja, ekonomski model koji pored tržišne ima i snažnu socijalnu komponentu. Takav model je u literaturi poznat kao „treći put”, jer nije laissez-faire kapitalizam, niti komunistički planski (komandni) način proizvodnje. Model nemačke socijalne tržišne ekonomije ima svoje istaknute teoretičare, a to su Fridrih August fon Hajek, Valter Ojken, Alfred Miler-Armak, Vilhelm Repke i Aleksandar Ristov. Japanski model tržišne ekonomije ima istaknute teoretičare kao što su Fukuzava Ikići, Tokuzo Fukuda, Takata Jasuma, Hiromi Arisava, Nakajama Ićiro, Tohata Seići i Akamacu Kaname. Ekonomska nauka uspeva da prati složene odnose u ekonomiji i da ih uskladi sa intenzivnom globalizacijom i liberalizacijom, međuzavisnošću u svetu, pojavom s jedne strane obespravljenih radnika, a sa druge sve bogatijih slojeva stanovništva. U ovakvoj ekonomskoj situaciji mnoge zemlje proučavaju i slede put nemačke socijalne tržišne ekonomije i put japanskog ekonomskog modela u kojem vlade imaju kontrolu nad društvenim događajima. Jezikom nobelovca Daglasa Norta, zahvaljujući promenama u formalnim i još više u neformalnim institucijama, ove dve zemlje su razvile svoje ekonomije i postale vodeće industrijske sile u svetu.
STRATEGI UPGRADE OMSET TOKO INDOBAYI DI E-COMMERCE
Authors: Ahmad Fathoni
Published: August 2023

Perputaran roda perekonomian di dunia tidak lepas dari usaha yang keras di bidang marketing (pemasaran). Kita melihat dan bahkan telah menjalankan proses pemasaran dalam menjual barang atau jasa yang ditawarkan kepada konsumen. Namun kadang-kadang proses pemasaran dilakukan hanya berdasarkan kebiasaan saja, sering terjadi pebisnis kalah bersaing dengan pebisnis lain dengan jenis usaha yang sejenis untuk merebut hati masyarakat, maka perencanaan proses marketing harus dimiliki secara matang dengan menggunakan strategi pemasaran yang tepat. Untuk itu omset harus dinaikkan menggunakan strategi yang eligible dengan perkembangan dan inovasi marketing modern.

Tujuan pertama dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui strategi pemasaran apa yang digunakan dalam upgrade omset penjualan di toko indobayi. Tujuan kedua adalah untuk mengetahui perkembangan omset penjualan di toko indobayi.

Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian kualitatif dengan pendekatan deskriptif dan fenomologis. Data yang digunakan yaitu data primer dan sekunder, dengan teknik pengumpulan data observasi, wawancara semi terstruktur dan dokumentasi. Teknik keabsahan data dilakukan dengan triangulasi metode, yaitu dengan cara membandingkan antara hasil wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi.

E-Commerce shopee dan tokopedia sudah menjadi pilihan yang tepat bagi toko indobayi dalam meningkatkan omset penjualan toko. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari menimgkatnya penjualan toko indobayi setelah menggunakan e-commerce shopee dan tokopedia. Selain itu dengan menggunakan kedua e-commerce tersebut, toko indobayi tetap dapat bersaing dengan competitor lain dengan produk yang hampir sama, Ditambah lagi penjualan toko indobayi tidak hanya bertumpu pada penjualan di e-commerce saja, Tetapi juga menggunakan media sosial lainnya seperti whatsapp dan instagram.
Implementasi Ukhuwah dan Literasi Dalam Peningkatan SDM Petukangan Utara, Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Rokimin  , Hamdan Arief Hanif  , Zhara Salsabila
Published: August 2023

Implementation of Ukhuwah and Literacy Concepts in Increasing Human Resources. Communities in Petukangan Utara, South Jakarta have low Ukhuwah and Literacy. This is caused by various factors, starting from the fact that the surrounding community, especially teenagers, participate in community activities and the few people who are aware of a good environment. Based on the problems above, Darunnjah Jakarta University students in their KKN launched a program in the form of Implementation of the Ukhuwah and Literacy Concepts in Human Resource Development. To achieve this, various activities were carried out, starting from visits to the village government to encouraging literacy policies at the village level. Conducting Socialization of the Ukhuwah and Literacy Concept Implementation program to Village Officials. Counseling the Implementation of Ukhuwah and Literacy Concepts to the Community, and Implementing Ukhuwah by participating in community activities.
Peran Mahasiswa Universitas Darunnajah Dalam Mewujudkan Masyarakat Yang Islami Di Desa Cibadung Dusun 3 Bulak Saga
Authors: Nurnaningsih  , Malsa Calia
Published: August 2023

The Real Work Lecture (KKN) program provides significant benefits to the community, especially in terms of empowerment and regional development. Students can contribute in the form of dedication, potential development, and sustainable community empowerment. 23 days is relatively short, but in fact this KKN activity gives its own meaning to the students who carry it out. Intensive interaction with the community, including community leaders and villagers, makes them understand and will be better prepared when they enter the community. In the KKN process, students can also learn to develop social skills, leadership, and deepen understanding of cultural diversity and social problems faced by society. Therefore, the KKN program indirectly gives full responsibility to the KKN participants for providing services to the people of Cibadung Village and this is very beneficial for students, because researchers gain new knowledge and experience about how to socialize.
Hubungan Antara Lingkungan Kerja Dengan Semangat Kerja Guru Smp Al-Farisi Tapos Bogor Jawa Barat
Authors: Tarpin  , Nurhadi  , Adawiyah
Published: August 2023

Abstrak

Penelitian dilakukan di SMP Al-Farisi Tapos Bogor karna melihat lingkungan kerja yang kurang kondusif sehingga akan mempengaruhi semangat kerja guru. Dalam meningkatkan semangat kerja Guru diantaranya ditentukan oleh Lingkungan Kerja yang kondusif, jika lingkungan kerja kurang kondusif maka semangat guru dalam melaksanakan tugasnya tidak akan berjalan dengan baik. Oleh karna itu lingkungan kerja guru sangat berpengaruh dalam menentukan semangat kerja guru dalam melaksanakan tugasnya. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui mengetahui adanya lingkungan kerja terhadap semangat kerja guru.

Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif. Pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan menggunakan populasi tenaga pendidik (guru) SMP Al-Farisi Tapos Bogor sebanyak 30 tenaga pendidik (guru) dengan menggunakan teknik sampling jenuh. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data yakni menggunakan angket. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan yaitu regresi dan korelasi sederhana berupa analisis deskriftif, analisis inferensial, dan uji persyaratan analisis.

Hasil penelitian ini bahwa terdapat hubungan positif yang signifikan antara Lingkungan Kerja (X) dengan Semangat Kerja Guru (Y) di SMP Al- Farisi Tapos Bogor, terbukti dengan Ryx = 0,470 yang mempunyai tingkat hubungan yang cukup dalam rentang (0,400-0,600), nilai signifikan dan nilai koefisien determinasinya sebesar 24,6% dan 74,4% dipengaruhi faktor lain.  berhubungan dengan faktor lain. Seperti pendidikan, keterampilan, motivasi, gaji, kesehatan, teknologi,  kesempatan berprestasi dan lain-lain.
IMPLEMENTASI PEMBINAAN KOMPETENSI PROFESIONAL GURU STUDI KASUS DI MTS DARUNNAJAH CIPINING BOGOR
Authors: Rokimin Rokimin , Marzuki Hasbu , Azka Misbakhudin
Published: August 2023

The development of teacher professional competence is the need for assistance in the form of professional services, which are provided by school principals through supervision, quality assurance with the aim of improving the quality of learning processes and outcomes so that the planned educational goals can be achieved. The method used in qualitative descriptive research, namely research by means of interviews to answer the formulation of the problem, but not to test the hypothesis. Thus, the main data of this study can be clearly identified from the descriptive analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was stated that the Implementation of Teacher Professional Competence Development that the school in this case had run it quite well, especially the principal who directly participated in controlling educators and education in the process of activities at school. The implementation of the coaching carried out includes: first, regular coaching, which includes spiritual coaching, discipline, as well as coaching outside of school and an annual evaluation. second, the guidance carried out by the principal is to provide motivation to teachers and provide input to teachers in the learning development unit.
MANAJEMEN DALAM PENANGANAN KONFLIK DALAM LEMBAGA PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Surya Pratama Muhammad Adi , Setiawan Farid , Andriana Ellyka , Maziya Tsalisa
Published: August 2023

Conflict management is a process of parties involved in conflict or parties who can devise conflict strategies and use them to control conflicts to generate a way out of the desired problem. Conflict is one of the foundations of human life and development that has different characteristics and attitudes. Conflict will always occur in the world as it happens in a social that can be called a state, nation, organization, company, school, even often occurs also in the smallest social consisting of a family, friendships and conflicts in yourself, surely a conflict will occur. The method used in compiling this research is a method of literature studies. The study of literature is taken from several sources such as scientific articles, the internet, and also documentation books. The material studied comes from national and international journal books and articles relevant to the theme of the discussion, namely Conflict Management in Educational Institutions. Conflict comes from the word confligere, conflictuan which means clashing with each other. All clashing, collisions, different, opposition, fights. Conflict is the opposition to a person's desires that is different from what is desired, whether between individuals, groups or organizations. In the discussion discussing knowledge of conflict, types of conflicts, causes, sources, impacts will help leaders in finding ways to form conflict management strategies appropriately and correctly.
PENGARUH SARANA PRASARANA DAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN TERHADAP PROSES PEMBELAJARAN SISWA STADU KASUS DI MTS. AL-MUSYAROFAH
Authors: Tarpin Tarpin , Mukhlisin Mukhlisin , Diani Diani
Published: August 2023

This study explains the influence of infrastructure and learning media on the learning process of students at Mts Al_Musyarofah. The research method used is a survey method through a quantitative approach. The population in this study were students of class VII MTs Al-Musyarrofah, totaling 50 students who were also used as research samples. The data collection technique uses a questionnaire. The data analysis technique used multiple linear regression coefficients. The results of this study indicate that there is no influence between Infrastructure (X1) on the student learning process (Y) as evidenced by ryx1 = 0.029 < r table 0.227 X1 has no effect on Y. While the Learning Media variable (X2) has an influence on the student learning process (Y) as evidenced by ryx2 0.735 > r table 0.227. There is a positive influence between infrastructure (X1) and learning media (X2) simultaneously (together) and significantly with the student learning process at MTs Al-Musyarrofah. It is proven by ryx1x2 0.600 > r table 0.227 and the coefficient of determination is 60% while the remaining 40% is influenced by other factors.
PENGARUH PANDEMI COVID-19 TERHADAP ANGKA PERKAWINAN
Authors: Rahayu Putri
Published: August 2023

Marriage is mandatory for men and women who have desire and ability to perform it. However, this became a prohibition when a marriage has implemented in the era of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in the Bima area. This article aims to find out how the covid-19 pandemic affects the marriage rate in the Lambu District Religious Affairs Office by using the sociological approach of law by Soerjono Soekanto, namely looking at the relationship between society and the law related to the implementation of marriage during the pandemic. The results of the research obtained are about the regulation from the Indonesian Ministry of Religion that marriages are limited during the Covid-19 pandemic to avoid transmission through physical contact as well as posponment  from potential mate themselves, so that this is the cause of the decline in marriage rates in Bima, Lambu District.
FAKTOR PENYEBAB DISPENSASI NIKAH DI KECAMATAN KALITIDU KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Indah Listyorini  , Arief Hanif Hamdan
Published: August 2023

Abstrak

Batas usia minimum perkawinan telah diatur dalam Undang-undang No.16 Tahun 2019 sebagai pengganti Undang-undang Perkawinan No. 1 tahun 1974 tentang batas minimum usia perkawinan. Awalnya laki-laki berusia 19 tahun dan perempuan 16 tahun kini menjadi 19 tahun untuk keduanya. Namun bagi yang belum cukup umur dapat mengajukan permohonan dispensasi nikah yang merupakan bentuk pengecualian aturan atau hukum yang diberikan kepada pemohon untuk melangsungkan pernikahan. Faktanya, di KUA Kecamatan Kalitidu setiap tahunnya memiliki jumlah dispensasi nikah yang cukup banyak dibandingkan dengan kecamatan lainnya. Tercatat pada tahun 2018 hingga tahun 2021 dispensasi nikah di Kecamatan Kalitidu mencapai 149 kasus. Hasil dari penelitian yang menjadi penyebab tingginya permohonan dispensasi nikah di KUA Kecamatan Kalitidu tahun 2021 adalah karena faktor budaya atau adat istiadat, faktor media sosial, faktor rendahnya pendidikan dan banyaknya perempuan yang hamil diluar nikah. Dari sini dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa tingginya perkara pengajuan dispensasi nikah di Kecamatan Kalitidu Kabupaten Bojonegoro adalah disebabkan oleh beberapa faktor tersebut di atas.
Dentistry in Nigeria: past, present and the way forward
Authors: Savage K. O.
Published: August 2023

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Clinical options for mandibular reconstruction: A review
Authors: Arotiba G. T. , Arotiba J. T. , Bamgbose B. O. , Gbotolorun M. O. , Taiwo O. A. , Olasoji H. O.
Published: August 2023

This paper reviewed the different clinical options for reconstruction of segmental defects of the mandible. The options reviewed included no reconstruction; the use of prosthetic implants (alloplasts); autogenous bone grafts; combination of allopplasts with autografts; free pedicled compound grafts;combination of homografts and autografts; distraction osteogenesis; and tissue engineering. The goal, objectives, criteria for success of autogenous and alloplastic reconstructions were highlighted as well as the factors that may influence the choice of a particular method.
Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (Rosai-Dorfman Disease): Report of a case in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Authors: Ajayi O. F. , Effiom O. A. , Adeyemo W. L. , Gbotolorun O. M. , Akinshipo W.
Published: August 2023

Sinus histiocytosis with massive lymphadenopathy (SHML) is a rare, benign disease of unknown aetiology. This disease typically presents with massive, painless cervical lymphadenopathy but may occur in a wide variety of extranodal sites. This report describes a 43-year old man with a left submandibular swelling and left lateral cervical lymphadenopathy clinically suggestive of a malignancy. Initial cytological examination of a fine needle aspirate specimen taken from the mass suggested a chronic granulomatous inflammatory lesion. A definitive diagnosis of SHML was however made only after excisional biopsy of the lesion. The patient was followed up for 6 months and no recurrence of the lesion was observed. SHML may be considered a rare lesion among Nigerians. Knowledge of its clinical presentation with understanding of the differentials diagnosis is important to avoid unnecessary intervention. The diagnosis can be made from FNAC, histopathology and immune-histochemistry. There is no ideal protocol for the treatment. Follow-up is however necessary to detect relapses.
A preliminary study of psychological pain among patients attending the dental clinic of a tertiary hospital
Authors: Coker A. O. , Onigbinde O. O. , Sorunke M. E. , Awotile A. O. , Ogunbanjo O. B. , Ogunbanjo V. O.
Published: August 2023

Objective: Dental practitioners frequently encounter individuals who suffer from psychological pain at the dental clinics. Most dentists do not have the training or the instrument to recognise and manage psychological pain associated with dental treatment. This study was carried out to determine the level of psychological pain among dental patients visiting the dental clinic of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.

Method: One hundred and twenty five patients who attended the dental clinic of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria were invited to take part in the study. They completed a sociodemographic questionnaire, Psychache Scale (PAS) and the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) in order to determine their levels of psychological pain and anxiety.

Result: Of the total respondents, 43% were males and 57% females, mean age 30.2 years (SD=10.7, ranging from 15-80), 74.2% were married and 22.5% single. With regards to psychological pain and anxiety, 31.9% scored high in the PAS, indicating probable psychological pain while 25.8%, 19.4% and 54.8% were detected to suffer from mild, moderate and severe anxiety as detected by HARS.

Conclusion: The finding from this study demonstrated that Nigerian dental patients also suffer from psychological pain and various degrees of dental anxiety. Therefore there is a need for Nigerian dental surgeons to acquire some knowledge of mental health in order to recognise these psychopathologies among their patients.
Ectopic molar in the maxillary antrum presenting as recurrent maxillary sinusitis and halitosis
Authors: Gbotolorun O. M. , Ogwumba C. U. , Adeyemi M. , Effiom O. A. , Alawode A. O.
Published: August 2023

Ectopic eruption of teeth into the maxillary sinus is a rare phenomenon and can present in a variety of ways such as chronic or recurrent sinusitis, sepsis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, headaches, osteomeatal complex and halitosis. However most cases are asymptomatic and are only discovered by chance especially through panoramic A case of a 29 year old female who presented with a 5 year history of chronic sinusitis and halitosis radiography who had done several periapical x-rays and had used various antibiotics to no effect. An ectopic tooth was discovered through an OPG and with removal of the tooth all symptoms subsided.
Age at referral for first orthodontic consultation in a Nigerian Hospital
Authors: Adeyemi A.T.
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine the age at referral for first orthodontic consultation at the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria.

Method: A retrospective audit study carried out between January 01 and December 30, 2009 at the Orthodontic Unit of the University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria. Data for patients diagnosed with at least one form of malocclusion were retrieved from the patients record held by the unit. Patients whose initial orthodontic consultation was between January 01, 2009 and December 30, 2009 were included. The age of each patient at referral was calculated using the patient’s date of birth.

Result: A total of 103 patients attended the clinic during the period of study. The patients’ age ranged from 6 to 44 years. The mean age at referral was 13.3±1.2 years. Only 4.0% of the patients were referred in the early mixed dentition stage between 7and 9 years, 96.0% of patients were referred at either the primary or early permanent dentition stage.

Conclusion: Majority of patients seen at the orthodontic clinic of the University College Hospital Ibadan, were not referred at the appropriate age for their first orthodontic consultation.
Cigarette smoking, snuff use and alcohol drinking: the associated risk behaviour for oral health in young Indian males
Authors: Manipal S. , Ramya R. , Prabu D. , Naveen N. , Vidya P.A.
Published: August 2023

Objective: To determine patterns of tobacco chewing, smoking and alcohol drinking in a sample of young males

Method: The subjects answered a questionnaire concerning tobacco smoking habits, snuffing habits, consumption of alcohol and subjective evaluation of periodontal health and oral mucosa. The subjects with tobacco and alcohol use were subjected to thorough clinical examination of the oral cavity for the evaluation of the periodontal health and the oral mucosa.

Result: The study showed that about 30% of subjects reported the use of tobacco in either chewing or smoking form. On clinical examination of the oral cavity, chronic smokers were found to be significantly affected with periodontitis (5.1%), in the form of pocket formation or recession, or both(Odds Ratio= .118, 95% Confidence Interval: .027-.511). And 8.4% of the sample had changes in their oral mucosa due to chronic tobacco use and others (Odds Ratio = 8.796, 95% Confidence Interval: 2.094- 36.949).

Conclusion: Both tobacco use and alcohol drinking have been independently associated with a variety of pathological oral conditions in adults. Their effect on oral health need to be investigated in prospective studies and should be of concern to the dental professionals.
Oral amelanotic malignant melanoma: a rare entity with diagnostic challenge
Authors: Adisa A. , Adeyemi B. , Ogun G.
Published: August 2023

Primary malignant melanomas of the mucosal areas of the head and neck are very rare tumors and they account for less than 1% of all melanomas. A 61-year-old male was referred to our clinic for the management of a palatal lesion that had been diagnosed from the referral center, as a malignant myoepithelial tumor. Intraoral  examination revealed a large variegated, lobulated palatal swelling, which covered the hard and soft palate. A re-biopsy at our center revealed sheets, bundles, and occasional fascicles of atypical elongated epithelioid and spindle shaped cells, exhibiting vesicular and enlarged nuclei with prominent nucleoli. The nucleoli appeared to be ‘cherry red’ in color. Melanin pigment was however not identified in any of the cells, hence the suspicion of an amelanotic melanoma. Immunohistochemical staining was strongly positive for HMB45, S100 and vimentin. Hence we report a case of intra-oral amelanotic  elanoma, which based on the English literature and to the best of our knowledge, is the first case report from West Africa.
Surgical management of intraosseous compound odontome preserving permanent incisors - report of two cases
Authors: Juneja S. , Verma K.G. , Singh N. , Jindal S.
Published: August 2023

Odontomas are considered to be hamartomatous malformations rather than tumours. Compound odontomas are mostly found in anterior maxilla and complex odontomas are more prevalent in posterior mandible. Although the pathology is benign, early intervention is required to avoid the subsequent complications and ensure a better prognosis. Two case reports are presented where compound odontomas were associated with impacted teeth. In the first case, an unusually giant odontome caused impaction of both central and lateral incisor. Combined surgical and orthodontic treatment was required for eruption of central incisor whereas lateral incisor erupted after surgical exposure. In the second case surgical removal of the odontome and exposure of the incisal edge led to eruption of the impacted incisor.
Prevalence of traumadic dental Injuries among new orthodondic patients seen at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Authors: Ajayi I.O. , Uzamere E.O.
Published: August 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries among new orthodontic patients.

Method: The dental records of 150 patients consisting of 57 males (38%) and 93 females (62%) with a mean age of 18.4 ± 7.6 years who presented for orthodontic treatment at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital Dental Centre were assessed for data relating to traumatic Injuries to the permanent anterior teeth. The causes and types of dental trauma, type of tooth involved and number of affected teeth were evaluated with patients' histories, study casts and pretreatment radiographs. Descriptive statistics were performed for the study variables, age and gender differences In the frequency of traumatized teeth were evaluated with the chi-square test.

Result: The results revealed dental trauma prevalence of 21.3% among the new patients before the onset of their orthodontic treatment. The prevalence of dental trauma was significantly higher in males (p<0.05) and most frequently observed In patients aged 6 to 10 years. Falls was the commonest cause of dental traumatic Injuries among the patients  (37.5%). The most common type of trauma to the teeth was enamel fracture (46. 9%) followed by avulslon (28.1 %). Most traumatic Injuries affected the right and left maxillary central Incisors. Frequency of trauma to only one tooth was observed in 68.8% of the patients and multiple teeth Involvement seen In 31.2%.

Conclusion: This study revealed a high prevalence of traumatic dental injuries among new patients seeking orthodontic treatment at Benin City, Nigeria. An early orthodontic evaluation and interceptive therapy where appropriate is recommended to reduce risk of dental trauma in Nigerian young population.
An In vitro comparative evaluation of a hand file and three rotary Nill Instruments for removing gutta percha during root canal re-treatmen
Authors: Yadav P. , Bharath M.J. , Sabadev C.K. , Kumar P. , Rao Y.
Published: August 2023

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of NITI mechanical rotary  instrumentation and Hedstrom file for gutta percha removal using dearing technique.Method: Forty extracted human single rooted premolar, each with a single canal were selected. The samples were decoronated to leave 17 mm root and Instrumented with K-flles upto MAF 30 using step back technique. Samples were obturated using cold lateral condensation of gutta-perdta and AH Plus sealer. The teeth were then randomly divided Into four groups of 10 specimens each. After 2 weeks all the canals were then retreated by either ProTaper re-treatment files, M--two re-treatment files, R-Endo re-treatment flies or Hedstrom flies. The amount of remaining filling materials after re-treatment procedures was assessed by  stereomlcroscope. Also time required for reaching original working length and for removal of obturating material (in min) was measured. Statistical analysis was accomplished using one way Kruskal-Wallls ANOVA and Mann-Whitney U test.Result: M-two re-treatment flies showed least amount of gutta  perdta/sealer followed by Pro Taper re-treatment files, R-Endo  re-treatment flies and Hedstrom files.Conclusion: Under the experimental conditions, significant difference was observed between Pro Taper re-treatment flies&... Hedstrom flies and Mtwo re-treatment flies&... Hedstrom flies for gutta percha/sealer removal. Complete removal of materials did not occur with any of the instrument systems investigated.
Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma of the palate a case report
Authors: Ranjan R. , Belludi S.A. , Pati S.R.
Published: August 2023

Polymorphous low grade adenocardnoma (PLGA} Is a rare, slow growing malignant neoplasm with a propensity to arise predominantly from minor salivary glands. It is exclusively observed In the soft and hard palate regions, exhibiting an Indolent biology. A 31 yr old male who came to the department of Periodontics for a routine deaning of teeth was Incidentally detected with a painless swelling on the palatal 26, 27 region. Histopathologlcal, immunohistochemical, radiographic and CBCT (Cone beam computed tomography) Investigations aided In deriving at a final diagnosis of Polymorphous low grade adenocarcinoma. The piezoelectric unit was used to excise the mass with no further metastasis or Involvement of the palatal vault. The site of excision healed uneventfully and the hlstopathologlcal report of the excised mass showed no signs of nerve Involvement. This tumor is not only a rare lesion but also depicts a similar clinical picture of that of a benign neoplasm, thus poses as a diagnostic dilemma to the clinician.
Awareness and knowledge of orthodontics: its implications among medical and dental undergraduates at the University of Port- Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Victor-Osho O.O. , E.A. Aikins E.A.
Published: August 2023

Objective: To assess the level of awareness and knowledge of orthodontics, as well as its implications, among medical and dental undergraduates at the University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.Method: A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 160 medical and dental students in their lecture rooms. The students were in  different levels of study; ranging from first year to final year, i.e. both pre-clinical and clinical. The questionnaire examined their awareness and knowledge of orthodontics, as well as their past dental experiences, if any. It also included questions such as whether a medical doctor should refer patients with malocclusion to an orthodontist, and whether respondents would refer patients with malocclusions to an orthodontist. Statistical analyses were carried out with Epi-info version 7.0 on a personal laptop computer.Result: Only 147 (92%) questionnaires were properly completed and analyzed. Dental students were significantly more aware of orthodontics than their medical counterparts (p = 0.029). Over half of the students (53.7%) had never heard of the term 'malocclusion'. Majority (91.2%) of those who had heard of the term 'malocclusion' answered correctly that it refers to 'badly arranged teeth', while a quarter of them (25.5%) believed that malocclusion affects appearance alone.Conclusion: Generally, the knowledge of orthodontics as a specialty in dentistry, malocclusion and its impacts, as well as benefits from treatment is very poor among these undergraduates in the College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt. There is a need to include an introductory course in orthodontics in the undergraduate medical curricula.
Knowledge and utilization patterns of information technology among healthcare personnel in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos
Authors: Akeredolu P.A. , Akinsola O.J. , Akinboboye B.O. , Ekwenibe U.
Published: August 2023

Objective: The field of healthcare practice requires the use of computers for processing information, decision-making, record keeping and teaching. To ensure success of information and communication technology, adequate application of Information Technology is required by health care professionals. Current information on knowledge and utilization pattern of information technology among healthcare personnel in developing countries is scant. The objective is to assess the knowledge of Information technology among healthcare personnel in the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-Araba as well as the factors affecting its use.

Method: Self-structured pretested questionnaires that probed into the knowledge and utilization of Information Technology were administered to a stratified randomly selected group of 300 male and female dentists, medical doctors, radiographers, nurses and pharmacists. Descriptive statistics on their knowledge and utilization patterns were calculated.

Result: A total of 239 participants (79.6%) responded, with a mean age of 25.8±5.4 years. Majority (67.5%) respondents reportedly had received some form of formal computer training, while the remaining 76 (32.5%) had no training. Most of the respondents, 167 (69.9%) respondents demonstrated good knowledge of Information Technology, while 33 (13.8%) showed a fair knowledge. Only 39 (16.3%) respondents demonstrated poor knowledge of Information Technology. Most of the respondents (58.2%) never participated in video conferencing.

Conclusion: Despite the fact that the respondents had generally good knowledge and utilization habits of Information Technology, most of the respondents had never participated in video conferencing, which is an important innovation in the modern day management of the patients. The medical personnel would benefit from the provision of adequate infrastructure, utilizing Information Technology.
Perception of Clinical Dental Students and Interns towards Prosthodontics and factors influencing its' choice as a future career
Authors: Enabulele J.E. , Anago O.J. , Omo J.O.
Published: August 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the perception of clinical dental students and interns towards the specialty of prosthetic dentistry and also assess factors that may influence choice of prosthodontics as a future career.Materials and Methods: The study was a descriptive cross sectional study of clinical dental students and interns at the University of Benin and  University of Benin Teaching Hospital. Questions focused on the perceptions and factors that influenced choice of the specialty of prosthodontics as a future career. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 17.0. The analysis was done using frequency distribution, cross tabulations, test of significance with chi square. P<0.05 was considered statistically significant.Results: A total of 122 respondents consisting of 21.3% penultimate students, 41.0% final year students and 37.7% interns returned filled questionnaires. Majority (93.4%) reported they know who a prosthodontist is and 91.8% agreed that there was a need for more prosthodontists in Nigeria. Less than half (35.2%) of the respondents felt that they were well prepared in prosthodontics and 77% thought they did not have enough exposure to prosthodontics. There was statistically significant association between respondents' perception of preparedness and exposure to prosthodontics and choice of prosthodontics as a future career.Conclusion: There is a need to improve dental students and interns' exposure and preparedness to prosthodontics.
Evaluation of causes and predictors of non-attendance at review appointments following treatment of Maxillofacial injuries
Authors: Gbolahan O.O. , Fasola A.O. , Ayantunde A.A. , Olaopa O.I.
Published: August 2023

Background: Causes and rate of non attendance at review appointment in the outpatient clinics vary widely among various clinics and different  regions all over the world. Solving the problem of non-attendance may therefore require different and individualized approaches tailored to the peculiarity of the clinic and the locality in focus. The aims of this study were to evaluate the causes and the predictors of nonattendance at review appointments following treatment for maxillofacial injuries at a sub Saharan tertiary health facility.

Materials and Methods: A prospective, cohort descriptive hospital based study was carried out in a tertiary health facility in South Western Nigeria. Sixty three consecutive adult patients treated for maxillofacial injuries during the study period who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study. The demographic and clinical data of these patients were prospectively collected and analysed.

Results: The mean age of the study participants was 34 (range of 17-83) years with a male to female ratio of 5.3:1. Only 17(27.0%) of the patients attended all four clinic review appointments giving an overall default rate of 73.0%. One hundred percent and 30.8% of the patients with mandibular fractures and soft tissue injuries alone respectively attended the first review appointment. The non-attendance rate at the first outpatient review clinic appointment was 28.6% and this progressively increased to 41.3%, 61.9% and 71.4% at the second, third and fourth review clinic appointments respectively. Out of the 18 patients that missed the 1st review appointment, only 1(5.6%) subsequently attended any of the other appointments. Significant factors that are associated with non-attendance at the follow up review clinic appointments following maxillofacial injuries were age of the patients and types of maxillofacial injury. Commonest reasons cited by study participants for default were 'feeling okay', relocation and financial reasons.

Conclusion: The most significant factors predicting non-attendance at review appointment following treatment for maxillofacial injuries are type of injuries and age of the patient while the most common reason cited by patient for non attendance was feeling okay. Motivating patients adequately  before discharge by letting them know the advantages of attending and possible implications of not attending post-op review may be a way to improve attendance.
Causes and Pattern of Non Compliance with Instructions given after Fitting of Removable Partial Dentures (RPDs) among Patients in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital
Authors: Ogunrinde T.J.
Published: August 2023

Objective: The study was carried out to assess the pattern of non compliance with instructions given after fitting of RPDs and to evaluate the reasons for non compliance.Patients and method: The study was a cross-sectional study among consecutive denture wearers in a Nigerian teaching Hospital. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to assess the pattern and causes of noncompliance with post denture insertion instructions. Data collected were imputed into a personal computer and analyzed using SPSS version 16. Chisquare was used to test association between categorical variables. The level of significance was set at p<0.05.Results: Two hundred and thirty two patients, participated in the study. One hundred and twenty nine patients did not comply with brushing the denture with brush and soft soap. The proportion of males (56.9%) and patients above 40 years (61. 0%) that did not comply was greater than the proportion of females (54.3%) and patients 40 years and below (41.2%) respectively. There was a statistically significant relationship between the age of the patient and non compliance with cleaning the denture with soft soap. One hundred and ninety four patients did not comply with twice annual routine visit to dentist. The proportion of males (84.5%) and patients above 40 years (84.1%) that did not comply was greater than the proportion of females (82.8%) and patients 40 years and below (82.4%) respectively. The reasons for non compliance with cleaning denture with brush and soft soap included; more convenience (4.3%), detest the taste of soap (5.6%), while the reasons for non compliance with routine visit to dentist included no time (15.1%), financial problem (12.1%), and "I see no need for it when there was no dental problem" (44.0%).Conclusion: Non compliance is more common among male patients and patients above forty years. Dentists should lay more emphasis on post denture insertion instructions especially for male patients.
An Audit of Written Instructions Sent to the Laboratory for Fabrication of Fixed Prosthodontic Appliances in a Tertiary Health Institution in Nigeria
Authors: Enabulele J.E. , Omo J.O.
Published: August 2023

Objective: To audit the prescriptions sent by dental practitioners to the dental technicians for fixed dental prostheses.Methods: This was an audit of all written instructions for fixed dental prostheses sent to the advanced conservative dentistry laboratory of the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Nigeria. Data of interest were status of requesting dental surgeon, type of prosthesis, age of the patient, gender of the patient, next appointment date, disinfection status of the impression, metal alloy requested, design of the margin, number of pontics and design, surfaces to be covered by metal only, occlusal scheme, shade, diagram for illustration and the type of porcelain glaze.Results: Various types of fixed prostheses were requested with porcelain fused to metal single crowns accounting for more than half. The quality ofwritten instructions was clear only in 2.0% of the prescriptions while 56.8% had no instructions at all. There was no statistically significant relationship between the cadre of the dental practitioner making the request and the quality of written instructions. There was statistically  significant association between types of prosthesis requested and provision of diagrammatic illustration on the written instruction.Discussion: Fixed prostheses are usually fabricated in the dental laboratory by dental laboratory technicians using impressions of the mouth made by dental practitioners. The quality of prosthetic restorations has been shown to be a reflection of the skills of the dentist and dental technicians as well as communication between them.Conclusion: There is need for improved quality of written communication between the dentists and the laboratory personnel.
Perceived Sources of Stress and Coping Strategies among Clinical Dental Students in Two Nigerian Universities
Authors: Abiodun-Solanke I.M.F. , Ajayi D.M. , Sigbeku O. , Ashiwaju M.O.
Published: August 2023

Background: Dentistry is perceived as a highly stressful profession and the dental school is often where the stress begins. Contemporary dental curricula require students to attain diverse proficiencies such as acquisition of theoretical knowledge, clinical competencies, skills acquisition and best practices which add up to stress. The objectives were to identify the sources of perceived stress, and the coping strategies adopted by clinical dental students in two Nigerian Universities.

Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional study involving all clinical students in the two oldest dental schools in Nigeria. A validated self   administered, structured questionnaire comprising of the modified version of dental environmental stress survey(DES), the perceived stress scale and brief coping scale was used in collecting data from the participants.

Results: The potential sources of stress which were most frequently reported were the academic factors with volume of learning rated highest  (84.2%) followed by demanding curriculum (72.6%) and frequent formative and summative assessment (51.7%). Inadequate infrastructures and erratic power supply were considered the most frequent(70.7%, 67.6%) sources of stress among the physical and environmental factors. Workload was also a major concern for stress with requirement to perform specified types and number of procedures rating the highest(76.9%) followed by time limits(69.8%). More (47.8%) females pray/ meditate while 29.6% cry as a means of relieving stress while the males play games which are all statistically significant (p= 0.003, 0.001 and 0.000 respectively).

Conclusion: The most frequently reported source of stress are the academic factors with volume of learning rated the highest followed by demanding curriculum and frequent examinations. The strategies adopted to cope with stress across the gender were praying and crying among females and playing games in males.