bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
RESISTENSI PEREMPUAN BIAK DALAM SISTEM BUDAYA PATRIARKI DI KAMPUNG ADOKI DISTRIK YENDIDORI KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Salehuddin Salehuddin , Syukur Muhammad , Suhaeb Firdaus W , Utomo Jepri
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini mengkaji resistensi perempuan Biak di Kampung Adoki, Distrik Yendidori, Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Dengan fokus penlitian terhadap dominasi budaya patriarki yang membatasi hak dan kebebasan mereka. Dalam masyarakat yang dipengaruhi oleh nilai-nilai patriarkal, perempuan Biak menghadapi berbagai pembatasan dalam aspek sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya. Namun, mereka menunjukkan bentuk-bentuk resistensi yang beragam, termasuk melalui edukasi dan pemberdayaan, partisipasi ekonomi, ekspresi budaya dan seni, serta perubahan dalam praktik sosial dan keluarga. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif untuk menggali dan memahami strategi-strategi yang digunakan oleh perempuan Biak dalam menentang struktur patriarki yang ada. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa resistensi perempuan Biak terhadap sistem budaya patriarki mencerminkan perubahan signifikan dalam struktur sosial, ekonomi, dan budaya masyarakat, menunjukkan potensi perubahan sosial, menyoroti pentingnya akses pendidikan dan sumber daya ekonomi sebagai alat pemberdayaan, dan menegaskan kembali nilai-nilai kesetaraan, keadilan, dan hak asasi manusia. Kegigihan dan keberanian perempuan Biak dalam menghadapi sistem patriarki menginspirasi perubahan menuju masyarakat yang lebih inklusif dan egaliter.
ANALISIS MANAJEMEN SUMBERDAYA MANUSIA PADA DINAS PEMUDA DAN OLAHRAGA KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Titiheru Janeke , Iriawan Hermanu , Dahlan Dahlan
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi oleh produktivitas pegawai kurang berkontribusi Karena tugas yang diberikan terkadang tidak di jalankan dengan baik sesuai tupoksi Dinas dengan baik. Tujuan utama penelitian ini adalah untuk Untuk menganalisis MSDM pada rekrutmen untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Untuk menganalisis MSDM pada upaya pengembangan sumber daya manusia untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Serta untuk menganalisis MSDM pada dampak mekanisme rekrutmen dan pengembangan sumber daya manusia untuk meningkatkan kinerja pegawai Dinas pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan ditinjau dari lokasi sumber datanya termasuk penelitian studi kasus dan penelitian lapangan (field research). Pendekatan penelitian ini menggunakan kualitatif deskriptif. Penelitian dilakukan pada Dinas pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor dengan teknik pengumpulan data berupa wawancara, observasi dan dokumentasi.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Berdasarkan analisis Manajemen Sumber Daya Manusia Dinas Pemuda dan Olahraga menggunakan berbagai strategi rekrutmen, termasuk pengumuman di media cetak, situs web resmi, dan kerjasama dengan lembaga pendidikan terkait. Upaya ini bertujuan untuk menjangkau calon pegawai yang memiliki minat dan komitmen terhadap pemuda dan olahraga. Proses seleksi calon pegawai melibatkan penelitian lamaran dan CV, wawancara, dan penilaian keterampilan praktis. Disamping itu, Dinas pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor telah melakukan upaya pengembangan sumber daya manusia, adapun Dampaknya adalah peningkatan kinerja pegawai, terciptanya motivasi yang tinggi, dan lingkungan kerja yang positif pada Dinas pemuda dan Olahraga Kabupaten Biak Numfor
ANALISIS KUALITAS PELAYANAN PEMBAYARAN PAJAK KENDARAAN BERMOTOR PADA KANTOR SAMSAT KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Sanadi Petrus Yan Fayaman , S Fatmawada , Djunaedi Djunaedi
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis kualitas pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor pada Kantor Samsat Kabupaten Biak Numfor. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif dengan pendekatan kualitatif. Informan dalam penelitian ini adalah petugas pelayanan dan masyarakat sebagai wajib pajak. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pelaksanaan pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor pada Kantor Samsat Kabupaten Biak Numfor masih belum maksimal, terutama dalam aspek assurance (jaminan) pada indikator jaminan pelayanan tidak tepat waktu dan aspek tangible (berwujud) pada indikator kenyamanan tempat pelayanan yang kurang memadai. Meskipun aspek reliability (kehandalan), responsiveness (ketanggapan), dan empathy (empati) sudah baik, perlu dilakukan upaya untuk meningkatkan aspek assurance (jaminan) dan aspek tangible (berwujud) agar kualitas pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor menjadi lebih optimal. Faktor penghambat pelaksanaan pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor pada Kantor Samsat Kabupaten Biak Numfor adalah kurangnya sumber daya pegawai dan masih kurangnya sarana prasarana mencakup kenyamanan, keamanan, dan fasilitas bangunan kantor yang kurang memadai sedangkan faktor pendukung adalah pelayanan berjalan dengan baik karena petugas yang kompeten dan profesional dalam proses pelayanan pembayaran pajak kendaraan bermotor, fasilitas sistem computerisasi pembayaran pajak online Electronic Samsat Papua yang terintegrasi dengan Computerisasi Electronic Registration and Identification Korlantas Polri yang memadai sehingga meningkatkan efisiensi dan akurasi data.
IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN PENGGUNAAN SISTEM INFORMASI PENCALONAN (SILON) PADA PEMILIHAN SERENTAK TAHUN 2018 DI KABUPATEN BIAK NUMFOR
Authors: Pongoh Allen Ardian , Hasim Djamil , Handayani Sri
Published: May 2024

Pemilihan Umum secara langsung oleh rakyat merupakan sarana perwujudan kedaulatan rakyat guna menghasilkan pemerintahan negara yang demokratis berdasarkan Pancasila dan Undang-Undang Dasar 1945. Pilkada menggunakan sistem langsung mempunyai pengaruh yang signifikan terhadap karakter dan watak persaingan calon Kepala Daerah. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis kebijakan Sistem Informasi Pencalonan Pilkada di Biak Numfor dan Untuk mendeskripsikan dan menganalisis faktor pendukung dan faktor penghambat dalam kebijakan Sistem Informasi Pencalonan dalam Pilkada di Biak Numfor. Pada penelitian ini peneliti menggunakan teknik (instrument) pengumpulan data dengan cara observasi, dokumentasi, dan wawancara. Adapun teknikn analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah reduksi data, display data, dan penarikan kesimpulan/verifikasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa Implementasi kebijakan sistem informasi pencalonan dalam pilkada serentak Tahun 2018 ditentukan Komunikasi dan Sumber daya. Serta Disposisi. Adapun Faktor Penghambat dan Pendukung Implementasi Kebijakan Sistem Informasi Pencalonan Dalam Pilkada serentak Tahun 2018 adalah Kurangnya Sumber daya manusia (aparatur sipil negara) yang mempunyai keahlian di bidang Informasi teknologi (IT) dan Adanya masalah teknis. Yaitu masalah jaringan internet yang tidak terkoneksi dengan baik sehingga menggangu proses pengunggahan dokumen pencalonan
ANALISIS KINERJA APARATUR SIPIL NEGARA PADA DINAS PENDIDIKAN KABUPATEN SUPIORI
Authors: Infaindan Herlina , Amiruddin Amiruddin , Utami Ayu Kurnia
Published: May 2024

Studi ini lebih dalam dilakukan untuk mengetahui kinerja pegawai yang meliputi lingkungan kerja, motivasi dan disiplin pegawai yang mempengaruhi kinerja pegawai pada Dinas Pendidikan di Kabupaten Supiori, bila mana dengan sumber daya aparatur yang berkualitas maka dengan sendirinya akan menentukan tercapainya indikator prestasi kerja pegawai yang secara langsung. Penelitian ini bertujuan Untuk mengetahui kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara pada Dinas Pendidikan di Kabupaten Supiori. Untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kinerja Aparatur Sipil Negara pada Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Supiori. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisa data yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif mencakup transkip hasil wawancara, reduksi data, analisis, interpretasi data dan triangulasi. Dari hasil analisis data yang kemudian dapat ditarik kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa kinerja ASN di Dinas Pendidikan Kabupaten Supiori dilihat dari kualitas belum optimal dalam melaksanakan tugas yang diberikan, sedangkan dari kuantitas juga masih belum sesuai jumlah beban kerja yang diberikan, dan untuk waktu masuk kantor, belum disiplin dalam kehadiran tepat waktu berakibat pada jumlah jam kerja yang masih kurang dalam melaksanakan tugas di kantor
Análise da atuação do grupo de institutos, fundações e empresas (GIFE) na gestão educacional municipal no Brasil
Authors: Sakata Kelly Letícia da Silva
Published: May 2024

Não se aplica.
Effect of Machine Parameters on Threshing Quality for Seed Crop of Chickpea
Authors: J.P. Sinha  , I S Dhaliwal  , S N Sinha
Published: May 2024

Chickpea is an important pulse crop of Indian sub continent, but with low productivity. Non-availability of quality seeds is one of the major reasons for low productivitiy. Being dicotyledonous and the germ tip being located at the protruding structure, the seeds are prone to mechanical injuries during threshing. A study was conducted to investigate the effect of machine parameters on threshing quality for chickpea seed crop. The type of threshing element, cylinder speed and feed rate had significant effect on threshed seed quality as well as the performance of the thresher. Teflon coated iron beater threshing element at 8.94m/s cylinder speed at feed rate 200 kg/h was optimum for minimal visible and invisible injury of seeds. The threshing efficiency, thrower loss and cleaning efficiency was 98.96%, 0.95% and 91.93 %, respectively, and within acceptable limits. A radiographic index was developed to provide combined information of mechanical abused seed value.
Physiological Responses While Carrying Load under Different Modes in Laboratory Conditions
Authors: Vijayshree Dhyani  , P. Sharma  , T.C. Thakur
Published: May 2024

Changes in the physiological responses due to loads, modes, and grades were studied in laboratory. Seven hill women subjects in age group of 35±3 years were selected through non-probability sampling. Time spent (8 min), speed (3.0 km/h) and type of load (sand bag) was kept constant for each combination. A total of 27 different combination of treatments with total loads of 15, 20 and 25 kg carried on back, head and shoulders on zero, 5 % and 10 % grades were selected. The physiological data was collected from 5th till 8th minute for each combination. ANOVA showed significant differences with loads, modes and grades in heart rate and oxygen consumption rate. The highest mean value of HR (150 beat/min) and OCR (1.42 l/min) occurred for carrying 25 kg load on shoulder at 10% grade, and the lowest mean value HR(106 beat/min) and OCR(0.62 l/min) for carrying 15 kg load on back at zero-grade. Back mode of carrying load was physiologically least demanding than those of head and shoulder modes with all the loads and grades.
Utilization Pattern of Power sources on Productivity of Groundnut and Cotton Dryland Production Systems
Authors: B.Sanjeeva Reddy  , R.V. Adake  , C.R. Thyagaraj  , K. Srinivas Reddy
Published: May 2024

A field study was conducted in groundnut and cotton production systems under dry farming conditions to assess the utilization of different power sources and energy use pattern. Ninety farms were studied using a structured questionnaire. The mechanization in the groundnut system in Anantapur was observed to be higher than the other dry farming production systems. The mean annual working hour of tractors in groundnut and cotton production system was 1,015 and 1,080 hours, respectively. The tractors owned were used for custom hiring for 58 and 69 % of annual usage in groundnut and cotton based production systems, respectively. The total energy used in rain fed groundnut production system was in the range of 4,299 to 9,572 MJ/ha and rain fed cotton system was 7,240 to 10,724 MJ/ha. Small and marginal resource poor farmers were unable to make proper investment to increase the crop productivity. Interventions like custom hiring centres managed by local community and cooperative farming at cluster level could ensure increased use of farm machinery, reducing farm drudgery.
Effect of Binders and Pressures on Physical Quality of Some Biomass Briquettes
Authors: G.C. Wakchaure  , Indra Mani
Published: May 2024

The effects of biomass materials, different organic binders with varying concentrations and applied die pressures on the physical characteristics of biomass briquettes were studied. Three biomass materials (mustard stalk, mixed waste of tree leaves and grasses in 3:1 proportion and wood waste) along with three organic binding materials (molasses, press mud and distillers dry grain) with varying concentration of 5, 10, 15 and 20% were used for preparation of briquettes. The briquettes were formed at three die pressures of 123.42 MPa, 117.68 MPa and 112.34 MPa, and their relevant physical properties were determined. Press mud was found a better binding agent, followed by distillers dry grain and molasses. The physical characteristics like moisture content, bulk density, compression ratio and compressive strength desired for better utilization and safe handling and transportation were found to be best for briquettes made from press mud and mustard stalk at die pressure of 123.42 MPa.
Effect of Osmo-convective Drying on Quality of Litchi
Authors: Vishal Kumar  , Gunjan Kumar  , P. D. Sharma
Published: May 2024

Osmotic dehydration has been proposed in combination with air drying to improve quality attributes of air dried litchi fruit pieces as a pre-treatment for further drying. The influence of the osmotic step and of the syrup and salt composition on the chemical–physical properties, and colour changes of osmo-airdehydrated (litchi chinensis Sonn.) cubes was studied. The effects of variations in sucrose (50% and 60% w/w) and salt concentrations (10% w/w), solution temperature, and length of immersion time on the moisture removal of the product and its organoleptic characteristics were analyzed. About 80% of water loss occurred between 120-240 min of osmosis for most of the conditions. After osmotic treatment, the fruits were dried in a tray dryer at 70ºC for 10 h. Osmotic treatment was responsible for increasing drying rate in a subsequent convective tray drying.
Storage Studies of Ber in Polymeric Films
Authors: Manpreet Kaur  , Ashok Kumar  , Mahesh Kumar
Published: May 2024

A study was carried out to observe the physiochemical changes in ber (Ziziphus mauritiana L.) of cv. Umran packaged in high density polyethylene films (HDPE) under different storage conditions. Fresh fruit was procured from an orchard at Laddowal farm of PAU where it was harvested at turning stage. The fruits were graded manually and packaged in HDPE films of 100, 150 and 200 gauge thickness, respectively. The films were uniformly perforated to different extent (0, 0.25, 0.50 and 1.00 %). Fruits (1000g) packed in the polymeric films were stored under ambient condition (18–27°C, 35–75% RH) and under refrigerated condition (7°C, 82% RH). The physico-chemical analysis was carried out by estimating the physiological loss in weight (PLW), total soluble solids (TSS), ascorbic acid, colour development of the skin and texture of the fruit at regular intervals of four days. The PLW, TSS and colour changes increased with duration of storage, while hardness and acidity followed a reverse trend. The estimated parameters indicated that the shelf life of the fruit could be extended to 15 days under ambient storage and up to 25 days under refrigerated condition as compared to four days under control. The non-perforated film gave better results than the perforated ones. The non-perforated HDPE 100 gauge film showed the best results.
Modelling Sensitivity of Stream flow to Climate Change in the Brahmani River Basin
Authors: Adlul Islam  , Alok K Sikka  , B Saha  , Anamika
Published: May 2024

It is widely accepted that increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere is causing climate change, which may alter the hydrologic cycle and regional water availability. Hydrological modelling to assess the sensitivity of stream flow in the Brahmani basin to different hypothetical climate change scenarios indicated significant changes in mean monthly stream flow. Simulation results indicated 76% increase in annual stream flow with a 30% increase in rainfall and no change in temperature, and a maximum decrease of 33% in annual stream flow with 4°C increase in temperature and 10% decrease in rainfall. Rainfall changes had a greater effect on seasonal as well as annual changes in stream flow than the changes in temperature.
Mole Drainage to Enhance Soybean Production in Waterlogged Vertisols
Authors: K.V. Ramana Rao  , Ravi Kishore  , Krr@ciae.res.in
Published: May 2024

Vertisols have poor internal drainability when wet, requiring closely spaced drains for excess water removal. Mole drainage is a pipe-less drainage technology popular in UK, New Zealand and Australia. Its use in fine textured soils using standard mole ploughs is mainly confined to those countries where mole plough development took place. In India, few laboratory studies were reported apart from one field study at Digod, Rajasthan on mole drainage. A 4-year (2004–2007) field experiment was carried out at the Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal on the feasibility of mole drainage for draining excess rain water in vertisols. A 56 PS wheeled tractor was used in drawing mole drains at 2, 4 and 6 m spacings and at a constant depth of 0.60 m at a grade of 0.8 per cent. In each of the spacing, 4 lateral drains were drawn to a length of 60 m. The soil moisture content was 22.5% at moling depth. The crop yields increased by about 50% in the mole drained plots, as compared to the control. The cost of installation of mole drains was recovered in the first year of installation. For four years, the drains were functioning well as a result of which soybean yields increased in mole drained area.
Herbal Alternatives for Oral Health: Mechanistic Exploration with their Market Potential
Authors: Dwivedi Shradha Devi , Yadav Madhu , Singh Deependra , Singh Manju Rawat
Published: May 2024

The utilization of customary methods for oral cleanliness maintenance has a long-written history. Herbs are making a comeback all over the world. Herbal extracts have been used in dentistry to alleviate pain as antimicrobial plaque specialists, to delay receptor arrival, and as germicides, cancer prevention agents, antimicrobials, antifungals, antibacterial, antiviral, and analgesics. Current article gives an outline of different natural products used in oral care with their impacts on oral health, restorative actions, applications, and marketed products. This article also highlights mechanistic need of oral cleanliness and the different dental diseases associated with it. The regular phytochemicals could offer a successful anti-microbial and address ways to deal with avoidance and restorative systems for different dental infections. There are different herbal formulations available on the market for oral care such as paste, mouthwash, gargles, gels, etc. creating need for awareness of consumers towards the herbal products. In these review, we have also discussed the commercial aspect of the herbal dental products along with assessment of side effects and toxicity of these herbs.
Time of the Day Variability in Pit-Building Behavior of Antlion Larvae
Authors: Chakradhari Priyanka , Pati Atanu Kumar , Parganiha Arti
Published: May 2024

Pit-building behavior in antlion larvae is a unique trait that ensures survival, growth, and metamorphosis. In the present study, we examined the 24-hour rhythm in the pit-building behavior of 16 antlion larvae collected from the PRSU campus, Raipur. We kept each larva individually in a plastic drinking cup in the laboratory. We observed the pit-building behavior of antlion larvae by monitoring two variables, i.e., the time lag for the initiation of pit reconstruction (TLIPR) and total time for pit construction (TTPC) after its demolition over three consecutive days, at four time points each day. We employed single Cosinor Rhythmometry to compute the characteristics of 24-hour rhythm in TLIPR and TTPC. We found a statistically significant 24-hour rhythm in both variables. We found the peaks of TLIPR between 14.32 h and 17.15 h, irrespective of days. Further, the factor 'time of the day' produced a statistically significant effect on the TLIPR and the maximum and minimum values were found at 14.00 h and 02.00 h, respectively. This implies that antlion larvae took time during the afternoon to initiate pit construction. This phenomenon was reversed during nighttime. TTPC exhibited a statistically significant 24-hour rhythm on day 3 and at the group level. We concluded that antlion larvae exhibit a 24-hour rhythm in pit-building behavior and are nocturnal as they initiate pit construction quickly at night.
A Comprehensive Review of a particular Skin Injury: Pathogenesis, triggers, and current Treatment Options
Authors: Kukreja Taranjeet , Saloki Arushi , Saraf Swarnlata
Published: May 2024

By definition, an open injury is any severe break in the continuity of the skin and deep tissue. Because contusions are healed injuries, the term given above does not apply to them. The classification of injuries is essential for both therapeutic and medico-legal purposes. Burn injuries are comparable to other injuries in that they require the same basic principles for healing and care, but they differ in that they have a greater impact on the patient's overall health and are essential to the patient's eventual survival, the development of deformity, and rehabilitation. Treatment of burn injuries has always been the responsibility of burn specialists. Both local and systemic therapy have long been advised for treating burn injuries and minimizing burn scars. This review summarizes the treatment of burn injuries brought on by a variety of physical and chemical agents requires unique regimens that are completely different from those used to treat any other traumatic injuries. Other acute injuries that undergo entire blood loss result in shock, but major burns that experience significant plasma loss due to increased capillary permeability result in distress. Burn injuries are initially sterile compared to the majority of other injuries, however, due to the immunocompromised state of burn patients and injury infection frequently ends in death in serious burns. We have discussed the pathophysiology, primary care therapies, nanomaterials used in injury healing therapy and various nanoparticles in injury healing process for burn injuries in this review.
Enhanced antioxidant activity in Curcuma caesia Roxb. microrhizomes treated with silver nanoparticles
Authors: Patel Sonam , Anjum Afreen , Joshi Veenu , Quraishi Afaque
Published: May 2024

Curcuma caesia Roxb. is a highly valuable, endangered herb of therapeutic importance that resides in their rhizomes. In the present investigation, the effect of ½ strength liquid Murashige and Skoog (MS) medium supplemented with 1 mg/l Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and different sucrose concentrations (1.5%, 3%, 6%, 9%, or 12%) was studied on microrhizomes induction of C. caesia. The shoot length, root length and microrhizomes dry weight of C. caesia decreased significantly at 6% sucrose and above. When compared to the control (1.5% sucrose), the current water content significantly decreased at 6% sucrose. The optimum concentration for in vitro microrhizomes induction in C. caesia was 6% sucrose. Therefore for further experiments, the 6% sucrose was used. We also studied the effect of silver nanoparticles (AgNP) on microrhizome induction and antioxidant activity in C. caesia cultures. Field-grown C. caesia rhizomes extract was used in the green synthesis of AgNP. The synthesized AgNP was further characterized through scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction. The AgNP, ranging from 0, 0.025, 0.05, 0.075 or 0.1 mg/l was supplemented in ½ strength liquid MS medium with 6% sucrose and 1 mg/l IBA. The MS medium with 0.05 mg/l AgNP found with significant morphological changes in C. caesia cultures (root number, root length and microrhizomes fresh weight). For the total phenolic and total terpenoids content estimation as well as for antioxidant activity analysis, the extracts of un-treated cultures (6% sucrose + 1 mg/l IBA, without AgNP), AgNP treated cultures (6% sucrose + 1 mg/l IBA with 0.025 and 0.05 mg/l AgNP) was used. The 0.025 and 0.05 mg/l AgNP enhanced the phenolic and terpenoid content in the cultures compared to the field-grown mother plant. The antioxidant activity of the cultures treated with AgNP also increased compared to un-treated cultures and field-grown mother plant. The Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis revealed that the extract treated with 0.05 mg/l AgNP had increased production of monoterpene (camphor) and sesquiterpenes (β-elemenone and curcumenone). These increased terpenes could be responsible for the enhanced antioxidant activity of C. caesia cultures.
Studies on the Interaction of Imidazolium Ionic Liquids with Human Serum Albumin
Authors: Tanwar Lavkesh Kumar Singh , Ghosh Kallol K
Published: May 2024

Imidazolium-based ionic liquids have emerged as promising bio-compatible solvents for bio-molecules. The interaction of two imidazolium-based ionic liquids, namely 1-decyl-3-methyl-imidazolium tetrafluoroborate [Dmim][BF4] and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium octylsulfate [Bmim][OS], with human serum albumin (HSA) have been investigated using UV-visible, fluorescence and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Stern-Volmer quenching constant (Ksv) and the binding affinity (Ka) value have been also calculated to reveals the molecular interactions between HSA and the imidazolium-based ILs. Additionally, we explored the thermodynamic feasibility of these interactions by calculating the Gibbs free energy (∆G), entropy (∆S), and enthalpy (∆H). Hydrophobic interactions have been identified as exerting a more significant influence than hydrogen bonding in the interactions between proteins and ionic liquids. This implies that the hydrophobic characteristics of the ionic liquids play a pivotal role in the denaturation of proteins. Consequently, we conclude that the hydrophobic nature of the ionic liquids is essential for inducing interactions with proteins and potentially contributing to protein structure denaturation.
Basic and Advanced Logical Concept Derived from Surface Enhanced Infrared Spectroscopy (SEIRS) as Sensing Probe for Analysis of Chemical Species: A Brief Review
Authors: Sinha Shubhra , Deb Manas Kanti , Karbhal Indrapal , Manikpuri Suryakant , Nayan Rajiv , Markande Babita
Published: May 2024

The worldwide concern for environmental pollution, climate change and health hazards caused by various pollutants has significantly increased in the recent past. Various techniques have so far been employed for sensing applications of such organic as well as inorganic pollutants. Amongst the different techniques, surface enhanced infrared spectroscopy (SEIRS) is a powerful tool which is utilized for label-free and unambiguous identification of molecular species. SEIRS overcomes the limitations of the conventional infrared spectroscopy and has emerged as a potential technique with high surface sensitivity by enhancing the signals by many folds and also facilitates new studies from the fundamental aspect to applied sciences. The current review is dedicated to a comprehension of the SEIRS technique to provide a critical overview of its application as sensing probe for analysis of chemical species. The major features of Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy and SEIRS have been critically discussed.
Soil Erosion Risk Estimation by using Semi Empirical RUSLE model: A case study of Maniyari Basin, Chhattisgarh
Authors: Bej Dipak , Baghmar N. K. , Gole Uma
Published: May 2024

Soil is the protective skin of our earth's surface, but today’s numerous population pressures on land, along with industrialization, climatic variability such as a vigorous increase in temperature, acid rain, and deforestation, definitely degrade the quality of land. It should have to evaluate the quality of the land and find out the nutrition status as well as the soil health. The present study is employed in a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment to predict erosion risk using the Semi-Empirical Revised Soil Loss Erosion Model (RUSLE). The physiographic soil map has been prepared by visual interpretation of the Sentinal 2 satellite image, from which the soil erodibility factor has been derived. The digital elevation model (DEM) has been prepared from a contour map and used as the base map for the topographic-related analysis. In this model, the slope length (LS) factor has been prepared from the DEM. The crop conservation and management factor (C) and support practice factor (P) factors have been derived from the LULC map. It has been found that 4.45% of the watershed comes under very high erosion, 3.50% under high erosion, 7.80% under moderate erosion, 11.37% under low erosion, and 51.36% under a very low erosion-prone zone.
An Estimator of Population Variance Using Multi-Auxiliary Information
Authors: Dubey Vyas , Sonkar Reena
Published: May 2024

In this article, an estimator of population variance using multi-auxiliary information has been proposed. It is seen that under certain conditions, the proposed estimator is less biased and more efficiency than existing estimators. Theoretical results are supported numerically. Moreover, a simulation study also has been made.
Covid-19, Challenges, Progress and A Path Forward With the Pivotal Role of Tele Dentistry.
Authors: Rasool Ghulam , Masood Gulmeena
Published: May 2024

Covid-19, Challenges, Progress and A Path Forward With the Pivotal Role of Tele Dentistry.
Oral hygiene practices of school going children during Covid-19 pandemic in Kasur
Authors: Izhar Faisal , Tanvir Maha , Ullah Aziz , Hassan Shafia
Published: May 2024

Background and objectives: To assess the oral hygiene practices of the school going children during the Covid-19 pandemic in district Kasur.Methods: It is a cross-sectional study conducted in 02 RHCs, Phool Nagar and Mustafa Abad of district Kasur. A total of three hundred eighty three school going children were asked about their oral hygiene practices, a pre-validated caries risk assessment checklist (Annexure 1) and Dental Caries detection form (Annexure 3), Results were collected and analyzed using appropriate descriptive statistics.Results: Approximately 383 participants were part of the study. Majority of the respondents reported i.e. 60.3% didn’t pay any visit to the dentist in the past 12 months. Majority of the respondents i.e. 79.6% said pain or trouble was the main reason for the visit to the dentist where as 10.4% said for a routine dental checkup and 300 (78.3%) were females with a median age range of 13years (23.2%) and 12 years (17.5%).Conclusion: Spreading awareness is a major aspect to control the transmission of the SARS-COV-2, as it’s a highly contagiousvirus. The results of this study highlighted specific groups to be targeted for educational programs regarding oral hygiene practices during the pandemics like COVID-19 and this can provide initial basic data to the government to work on suchprograms.
Dentist’s Perception on Patients Seeking Informal Advice Related to Their Dental Problems
Authors: Hassan Shafia , Izhar Faisal , Imtiaz Muhammad , Abidi Wajiha , Tanvir Maha , Meshaal Saleem Maheen , Salman Aminah , Sharif Maria
Published: May 2024

clinical setting. This study is based on the evaluation of the perception of the dentists regarding situations where patients soughtfree dental advice.Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted during the time period of three months from May 2019- July2019. The target populations for this study were the practicing dentists in various dental hospitals, clinics and dental schools in thecity of Lahore. A sample size of 350 was collected using a pre-validated questionnaire and analysis was done using SPSS softwareversion 23.Results: According to the obtained results, majority of the dentists (76%) agreed that they give informal dental advice to thepatients and the main venue where they experienced this mode of advice seeking were the social gatherings (49%). There is aprevalence of hesitation amongst the dentists regarding informal dental advice as they believe it to be an ethical dilemma (36%)which might lead to further medico-legal implications.Conclusion: Majority of the dentists are of the opinion that informal dental advice to the patients is an ethical dilemma andgetting involved in such practices without proper consultation and documentation may account for them to commit a medicolegal error.
Association of Dental Treatment Related Anxiety with Sterilization Concerns Among Patients
Authors: Butt Hira , Waheed Zainab , Rauf Khan Nauman , E Shumyle Dur , Shiekh Hira , Jafar Tajwar
Published: May 2024

Introduction: To assess the anxiety related to dental treatment and its association with sterilization concerns in dentalpatientsMethodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 400 patients visiting the dental OPD of SharifMedical and Dental College, Lahore from June 2019 to June 2020. A questionnaire regarding level of dental anxiety wasgiven to the patients. Data was collected using a pre-validated scale with a Cronbach alpha value of 0.89; Modified DentalAnxiety Scale (MDAS). Levels of anxiety was categorized as high level of anxiety (score >19) and moderate to low anxiety(score<18).Results: There was no statistically significant association between the level of dental anxiety due to sterilization concerns(p=0.250). Gender had a non-significant association while age (p=0.001) and marital status (p=0.002) and level of education(p=0.020) had a significant association with dental anxiety due to sterilization concerns.Conclusion: Most of the patients reported to feel anxious moderately before dental treatment because of sterilizationconcerns. A higher percentage of females, the age group 18 to 29 years and patients with tertiary level of educationreported the highest percentage of anxiety due to sterilization concerns during dental treatment.
Immediate Tooth Replacement Using Fiber- Reinforced Composite Bridge: A Case Report
Authors: Hussain Shafqat
Published: May 2024

When anterior teeth in maxilla are lost, it is very challenging procedure to replace them. If the patient has time limitation, and thepatient refuse the implant surgery, minimum preparation prosthesis is advised for the replacement of the tooth. Fibre-reinforcedcomposite bridge is one the most conservative alternative option to conventional fixed partial denture prosthesis. This articledescribes a clinical technique for the immediate replacement of the extracted tooth to preserve the aesthetics of the patientsand the soft tissue contours by giving ovate pontics.The patient presented with grade III mobile maxillary central incisor due to Localized periodontitis. The abutment teeth wereclinically stable. Tissue part of the pontic was made indirectly on the silicon cast and the rest of the pontic was made freehandintraorally. This technique offers a conservative, aesthetic, and immediate solution for the problem. FRC bridges cannot be usedonly as a temporary option but also a permanent prosthesis if applied as recommended in literature.
Assessment of axial angulations of the mandibular incisors in various classes of Dental Malocclusions: A Cross Sectional study
Authors: Jehan Shahida , Fayyaz Rehana , Shaheed Sohrab , Iftikhar Ayesha
Published: May 2024

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the mesiodistal axial angulation of the mandibular incisors in various classes of dental malocclusion, Class-I / Class-II / Class-III, in patients presenting to orthodontics department of Rehman College of dentistry.
Methods: A total of 55 panoramic radiographs of patients (age ≥ 11 years) irrespective of gender were randomly selected from patient’s records of department. Measurements were taken on a software IC Measures version 1.3.  Root canals at their longest aspect of teeth were taken as long axis of teeth and their mesial angle recorded, with the horizontal reference line passing through right and left mental foramens. The main outcome measure was the “mesiodistal axial angulation” of the 4 lower incisors in all dental malocclusion classes.
Results:  The relationship between the variables was assessed by one-way ANOVA test. The highest mean of mesiodistal angulation on right side was found in Class-III while on left side in Class-II group. The mean value of mesiodistal angulation of lateral incisors was greater than that of central incisors irrespective of side and gender. There was however no significant difference in mesiodistal angulation of all four mandibular incisors.
Conclusion: No significant difference in mesiodistal angulation of lower incisors was found among the malocclusion groups. Lateral incisors had more mesiodistal angulation than central incisors in both genders.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON DENTAL PROFFESSION; A SCOPING REVIEW AND SOLUTION OUTCOMES
Authors: Rasool Ghulam , Masood Gulmeena
Published: May 2024

IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON DENTAL PROFFESSION; A SCOPING REVIEW AND SOLUTION OUTCOMES.
Comparative Evaluation of Compressive Strength of two Nano-Hybird Composites
Authors: Amin Nayab , Siddiqui Usama , Saleem Mohammad , Fayaz Sarmad , Roghani Khumara
Published: May 2024

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare compressive strength of two nano-hybird composites so that cliniciansmay choose the best product in affordable range.Materials and Methods: Two nano-hybrid composites i.e., Tetaric N Ceram by Ivoclor Ivadent, AG, Liechtenstein andNexcomp by Meta Biomed, Korea were used. The prepared samples were of cylindrical shape (4mm diameter and 6mm height)and compressive strength was evaluated according to ISO 4049-2009. Data was statistically analyzed using t-test.Results: Tetaric N ceram had more compressive strength as compared to Nexcomp and there was statistically significantdifference between them.Conclusions: Both the tested composites had compressive strength within acceptable range and clinicians may choose thematerial depending upon patient affordability and clinical situation.
Oral Hygiene Practices in Patients Attending Psychiatric Outpatient Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Tanvir Maha , Izhar Faisal , Hassan Shafia , Jadoon Imran Khan
Published: May 2024

Background and objectives: To determine the current oral hygiene awareness and practices among the general patients andto highlight the importance of oral health education and promotion in Fatima Memorial Hospital Lahore.Methods: An observational descriptive cross sectional study was conducted on general patients attending the outpatientdepartment of Fatima Memorial Medical and Dental Hospital. After an informed consent, the validated WHO form19 weredistributed among the patients followed by oral health education and promotion. Data was collected, summarized and analyzedusing SPSS version 23.Results: In the present survey, 21% of the individuals visited the dentist in the past 12 months among them the main reason i.e.78% was pain or other dental issue. Whereas only 22% went for routine dental check-up out of the 21% who went to a dentist.Whereas 55% of the individuals were inclined to regular brushing; however their diet included diet rich in refined carbohydratesand sugars.Conclusion: Oral health promotion is an integral aspect of Dental Public Health. There is immense need for its advocacy. Thecycle doesn’t complete with the treatment only. It should be a regular part of every appointment when we have the opportunityto communicate. It increases the understanding and develops interest of the patient for oral health. This shall pertain to FMHenvironment as well, including the students and all other working faculty.
Pattern of Palatine Bone Fracture in Le-Fort Maxillary Fractures
Authors: Afsar Hina , Shah Zainab , Mushtaq Sana , Ur Rehman Atta , Khattak Yasir Rehman , Khan Muslim
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: Palatal fractures occur rarely in isolation and are usually found in patients with Le-Fort 1maxillary fractures. The objective of our study is to determine the palatine bone fractures in Le-fort maxillary fractures.Methodology: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, KCD,Peshawar from 02 Nov 2016 to 02 Apr 2017. Patients with Leforte 1 fractures fulfilling inclusion criteria were invitedto participate in the study. A detailed history followed by clinical and radiographic examination includingOrthopantomogram (OPG), Occipitomental View (OMV) of the patient was performed. Computed tomography (CTscan and 3D scan) was advised. The data was collected using a customized Performa.Results: As per patterns of fractures 53(30.99%) patients were recorded withTransverse,59(34.50%) patients wererecorded with sagittal,38(22.22%) patients were recorded. With parasagittal and 21 (12.72%) patients wererecorded with comminutedConclusion: In this study, we came to the conclusion that it is crucial to collect data on the epidemiology ofmaxillofacial fractures over the long term because it would help medical professionals create and assess preventivestrategies for lowering the occurrence of facial injuries. Additionally, this will aid in the development of a clinical andresearch procedure for the efficient treatment of maxillofacial trauma patients in our community
Comparison of Outcome in Open Reduction Internal Fixation With and Without Maxillomandibular Fixation in the Management of Symphysis and Parasymphysis Fracture
Authors: Iqbal Anum , Shah Zainab , Ur Rehman Atta
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: Fractures of the jaw can causes malocclusion and widening of the face if ill-treated. Tocompare the results of ORIF (open reduction internal fixation) only versus open reduction internal fixation along withmaxilla-mandibular fixation in the management of mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures.Methodology: In this study, 150 patients were divided into A and B groups (75 each group) by lottery method. Onegroup (A) was treated with ORIF only, while other (B) was treated by ORIF and MMF. Miniplates were placed inaccordance with Champy’s principle.. Each plate was fixed with monocortical screws that were 2-mm wide and 7-mmlong.Results: Our study shows that Group A had a mean age of 30 years with Standard Deviation ± 2.76 whereas the GroupB mean age was 32 years with Standard Deviation ± 3.12. 72% of the patients in Group A were male and 28% werefemale. In the case of Group B 75% patients were male and the remaining 25% were female. In Group A 5% of thepatients had malocclusion, 3% patients had infection and 4% patients had wound dehiscence. 7% of the patients inGroup B had malocclusion, 5% patients had infection and 7% patients had wound dehiscence.Conclusion: Our study concludes that the difference of outcomes (malocclusion, infection, wound dehiscence) betweenopen reduction internal fixation along with maxillomandibular fixation and open reduction internal fixation only in thetreatment of mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures, were not significant.
A Survey of Oral Hygiene Habits of Patients Presenting to Rehman College of Dentistry
Authors: Fayyaz Warda , Ahmad Mashal , Parvez Mahnoor , Ayaz Maimoona , Durrani Zubair
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: Wide range of oral hygiene maintenance practices exist in this part of world. Whilegenerally modern techniques of maintaining oral hygiene have become a norm in the society, no data existsregarding correct use of these practices and the frequency in which they are employed. This study is an attempt toquantify these techniques and record their usage.Methodology: A cross sectional analytical study was planned and a questionnaire was developed. A total of 200 adultpatients presenting to Rehman College of Dentistry were interviewed. Data was recorded and analyzed using SPSSsoftware.Results: Results in general show that people are using modern techniques along with traditional methods like Miswakon regular basis to clean their teeth.Conclusion: Further awareness regarding oral hygiene practices and their correct use needs to be created. Peoplealso need more guidance regarding alternative oral hygiene techniques, and the importance of regular dentalcheckups and scaling.
Pattern of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Among Patients Visiting Peshawar Dental College
Authors: Aman Shehla , Mushtaq Ayesha , Younas Muhammad , Ur Rehman Zia , Rashid Momena , Ashraf Nida
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: Early diagnosis of Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) is important for prevention ofgreater damages of the parts of the maxillofacial region. This study aims to determine the pattern of TMD among patientvisiting Peshawar dental college.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted between the periods of January 2021-dec 2022 among the patientvisiting oral medicine department of Peshawar dental hospital. Total sample size of 200 patients were assessed. TMJevaluation form’ index was used. Gender, age and all sign symptom’s like pain, TMJ click, mouth opening, deviationwere noted.Results: Out of 200 patients 110 were female and 90 were male, with age range 10- to 80 years,67 % patient presentwith TMJ click and pain both while 93% presented with TMJ click only. 15% present with limited mouth opening. Thepain and click were the most common sign and symptoms noted.Conclusion: TMD is a common problem and the severity of TMD was found higher among patient visiting Peshawardental college. Temporo-mandibular joint disorders give association with gender.
General Public Awareness Regarding Covid-19 Among Patients Visiting the Dental OPD
Authors: Khan Shoaib Ahmed , Aleem Hasham , Zehra Batool , Hameed Mohammad Saqib , Abbas Zafar , Arshad Taha
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives: The Covid-19 pandemic created a worldwide health crisis disrupting our daily lives. With no clearmode of therapy for it, prevention for the outbreak was the best course of action. The objective of the study was to assess generalpublic awareness regarding Covid-19 among patients visiting the dental OPD at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine.Methodology: A total of 300 questionnaires were distributed among patients visiting the dental OPD at Altamash Institute ofDental Medicine between October-November 2020. 277 questionnaires were returned completely filled. Questions were closeended, assessing knowledge of symptoms of covid-19, mode of transmission, prevention, as well as source of information about covid19.Results: The results showed that a majority of people were aware of covid-19 & its symptoms. However, people were not fullyaware of its transmission. Participants were generally well aware of SOPs & protection from covid-19 infections. Television andinternet were the most commonsources of information regarding covid-19.Conclusion: The study showed that most participants exhibited good knowledge of Covid-19. Mass vaccination remains a problem inPakistan and using television and internet to educate the people regarding eventual vaccination will be of great help.