bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tax Instruments for National Economy's Digitization: Content and Features of Use
Authors:   Academician Yuriy Bugay International Scientific and Technical University, Kyiv, Ukraine, Yakushko Inna
Published: January 2023

Today, the development of the national economy can only be imagined with the active use of digital technologies. State authorities and local self-governments can ensure more active development of the digital economy, using the full range of methods, tools, and levers at their disposal. Tax instruments, which form the core of the entire mechanism of state regulation, play a decisive role among them. The article aims to systematize the main tax instruments for stimulating the national economy's digitization. A tax instrument is a way for the state to influence the behavior of economic entities in the process of implementing tax relations. Tax instruments are critical elements in the tax regulation system and, accordingly, are essential for ensuring the development of the digital economy. These tools are multi-variant and quite flexible in use, which gives state authorities and local self-government various opportunities to stimulate the behavior of business entities regarding the use of digital technologies in their activities. For the development of the digital economy, it is necessary to use a range of tax instruments that are both stimulating and controlling in nature. The article singles out tax instruments that should be used to stimulate the national economy's digitization processes. Among them: are taxes, tax benefits, special tax regimes, tax holidays, tax administration, tax control, and tax sanctions. In order to create favorable conditions for the development of digital infrastructure and attract investments, it is advisable to improve tax instruments, focusing them on stimulating the development of the IT industry in Ukraine.
Covid-19 and G-Shaped Recovery: A New Form of Recovery Shape
Authors:   The Ahmad Dahlan Institute of Technology and Business, Jakarta, Indonesia, Budimanta Arif , Falianty Telisa ,   University of Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia, Marmen Jerry ,   University of Pembangunan Nasional "Veteran", Jakarta, Indonesia, Tarmizi Mulya ,   Sigma Phi Research Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia, Amin Arif ,   Sigma Phi Research Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia, Najiya Firdha Anisa ,   Sigma Phi Research Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia
Published: January 2023

The uneven recovery in the world economy since the start of Covid-19 wreaking havoc in 2020 has given us a new shape in economic development: the K-shape. As an alternative to the K-shape, we found the possibility of an even worse development: the G-shape. Indonesia, which experienced the deceleration of its economic growth in the pre-pandemic period, can struggle with a G-shaped recovery. This paper evaluates this possibility by comparing the country to other emerging economies. This study uses 10 economic performance indicators to determine the possibility of a G-shaped recovery in an economy, which represent the demand side, supply side, monetary policy, fiscal policy, health and institutional quality (credit, labor, Total Factor of Productivity, Human Development Index, regulatory quality, CA balance to GDP, current health expenditure, internet bandwidth, debt to GDP, and economic openness). The research sample covers 33 countries. Among them, 7 countries with the highest possibility of G-Shaped economic development were identified: Pakistan, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil. Several counties in samples, including Pakistan, Mexico, Egypt, South Africa, Nigeria, Indonesia, and Brazil, are trapped in long stagnation. The regression result shows a positive relationship between each dependent variable and the GDP, except for economic openness. From the results, the Human Development Index has the highest coefficient among the other independent variables. This paper also employed the Computable General Equilibrium simulation analysis model to project Indonesian economic growth, which shows Indonesia's possibility of being trapped in the G-shaped recovery.
DIVERSITY AND BASAL AREA OF AGROFORESTRY SYSTEMS IN SOUTHEAST ATLANTIC FOREST BIOME
Authors: Campos de Paulo Fernanda , Massi Klécia Gili
Published: January 2023

Current state of tropical forest degradation brings the need of alternatives for ecological restoration. Agroforestry systems (AFS) can be applied for the restoration of degraded areas and as an alternative to traditional agricultural practices, especially in biodiversity hotspots as the Atlantic Forest biome. Thus, we aimed to evaluate composition and basal area of twelve agroforestry sites in the southeast region of Atlantic Forest biome. We quantified species richness, Shannon diversity index, density and basal area of all AFS. We found 102 species, 2,164 individuals and 32 families in all AFS. Age of AFS did not influence richness, diversity, density, and basal area. In the AFS of this study, the designs led to differences in basal area, attributed to different densities and species diversity that composed them.
O TRABALHO, A NATUREZA E O CUIDADO RESSIGNIFICADOS A PARTIR DA ORGANIZAÇÃO COLETIVA DAS MULHERES AGRICULTORAS
Authors: De Almeida Costa Juliana , Juriatti Tamara
Published: January 2023

A síntese aborda as diferenças na construção em torno do trabalho, da natureza e do cuidado de dois grupos de mulheres rurais, um grupo que se organiza junto ao MST do RS e outro de mulheres rurais de Chiapetta/RS que não fazem parte de nenhum movimento social. O estudo objetiva compreender como os processos de organização coletiva, ou a falta deles, proporcionaram, ou não, a transformação da relação destas mulheres com o trabalho, a natureza e o cuidado. O trabalho traz uma abordagem qualitativa comparando dois estudos de casos, usando como instrumento principal entrevistas com roteiros semiestruturados. Concluímos que a organização coletiva junto ao MST proporcionou ressignificados no cuidado e nas relações com a natureza influenciando na consciência ecológica dessas mulheres e na construção da emancipação feminina.
Lise Öğrencilerinin Akademik Erteleme Davranışının Problemli İnternet Kullanımı ve Mükemmeliyetçilik ile İlişkisinin İncelenmesi
Authors: Ünsal Seydooğulları Sedef , Uğur Erol , Tanhan Ahmet , Genç Emel
Published: January 2023

Her ne kadar akademik erteleme konusu yaygın olarak üniversite öğrencileri örnekleminde incelense de akademik ertelemenin lise öğrencileri arasında da araştırılması bu konunun ergenlik dönemindeki gençler üzerindeki olumsuz etkilerini anlamak açısından önem arz etmektedir. Bu nedenle bu araştırmanın amacı akademik sorumlulukların artması ve gelişim dönemi özelliklerinden dolayı söz konusu sorumlulukları yerine getirmekte zorlanan lise öğrencilerinin, akademik erteleme davranışlarının problemli internet kullanımı, mükemmeliyetçilik, akademik başarı ve internette geçirilen süre değişkenleri ile ilişkisinin incelenmesidir. Değişkenler arasındaki ilişki pearson korelasyon analizi ile, söz konusu değişkenlerin akademik ertelemeyi ne oranda yordadığı aşamalı regresyon analizi ile incelenmiştir. Çalışmanın verileri 280’i (%56.6) kadın, 215’i (%43.4) erkek olmak üzere 495 ortaöğretim öğrencisinden toplanmıştır. Veriler, Kişisel Bilgi Formu, Çocuk ve Ergen Mükemmeliyetçilik Ölçeği (Uz-Baş ve Siyez, 2010), Problemli İnternet Kullanımı Ölçeği (Ceyhan ve Ceyhan, 2009) ve Akademik Erteleme Ölçeği (Çakıcı, 2003) ile elde edilmiştir. Bulgulara göre akademik erteleme ile problemli internet kullanımı, sosyal kaynaklı mükemmeliyetçilik ve internette geçirilen süre arasında pozitif yönde; kendine yönelik mükemmeliyetçilik ve akademik başarı arasında negatif yönde anlamlı ilişkiler bulunmaktadır. Problemli internet kullanımı, kendine yönelik mükemmeliyetçilik, akademik başarı ve internette geçirilen süre değişkenleri akademik ertelemenin anlamlı yordayıcısı iken sosyal kaynaklı mükemmeliyetçiliğin akademik ertelemeyi anlamlı bir şekilde yordamadığı görülmüştür. Elde edilen sonuçlar alanyazın ışığında tartışılmıştır.
Building Bridges: The Effects of Having an Adult Learner in a Language Class
Authors: Bataklar Sinan , Bahadır Aygül
Published: January 2023

The purpose of the study is to analyse the effects of having an adult learner in a language class. The study was conducted in a university Preparatory Class (EPC) and was carried out with 4 EPC instructors, 5 EPC students and 1 adult learner (AL). The EPC instructors’ ages are between 36-49 and their teaching experiences are from 10 years to 24., the EPC students’ ages are between 19-21 and the adult learner is 42 and has a PhD in education. The research was designed using the convenience and purposive sampling approach. The data was collected using open-ended questions and the phenomenology technique, which is one of the qualitative research methodologies employed. The data was analysed using the qualitative content analysis approach. Based on the data analysis, noteworthy themes regarding having adult learners in a language class were discovered. The following are the themes and sub-themes: ‘challenges in having an adult learner during language learning process’ contains the sub-themes of bias to language learning, dominance of the adult learner in classroom interaction, the theme ‘benefits of having adult learner in a language class’ contains the sub-themes of motivation, raising language learning awareness, adult learner’s being a role model, knowledge transfer, career planning and the theme ‘the effects of having an adult learner in language learning process’ contains transfer of experience, strategy training, lesson planning and material design.
Kaynaştırma Öğrencilerinin Zorbalığa Maruz Kalma Durumlarının ve Zorbalıkla Başa Çıkma Stratejilerinin Belirlenmesi
Authors: Sivrikaya Tuğba , Eldeniz Çetin Müzeyyen
Published: January 2023

Bu araştırmada, kaynaştırma öğrencilerinin zorbalığa maruz kalma durumlarının ve zorbalıkla başa çıkma stratejilerinin belirlenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmaya, ortaokula devam eden, biri erkek, dördü kız olmak üzere beş kaynaştırma öğrencisi; bu öğrencilerin sınıflarında yer alan 6’sı kız, 8’ i erkek olmak üzere toplam 14 akranı; 4 sınıf rehber öğretmeni ve 5 ebeveyni katılmıştır. Araştırma nitel araştırma desenine göre kurgulanmış olup araştırmada yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniği ile veriler toplanmıştır. Görüşmeler 2-13 dakika arasında sürmüştür. Yapılan görüşmelerden elde edilen veriler betimsel analiz tekniği ile çözümlenmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda kaynaştırma öğrencilerinin genellikle incitici sözler söyleme, hakaret ve alay etme şeklinde sözlü zorbalığa, küçümseme, görmezden gelme ve dışlama şeklinde dolaylı zorbalığa ve fiziksel zorbalığa maruz kaldıkları; kaynaştırma öğrencilerinin maruz kaldığı zorbalığın büyük oranda gerçek hayatta, küçük bir bölümünün ise sanal ortamda yaşandığı; gerçek hayatta yaşanan zorbalığın sınıfta, okul bahçesinde, okulun koridorlarında ve okul içerisinde başka bölümlerde yaşandığı; sanal ortamda yaşanan zorbalığın ise telefon mesajlarında ve Facebook’ta yaşandığı; kaynaştırma öğrencilerinin zorbalığa maruz kaldıklarında genellikle üzgün, içe kapanma isteği, dışlanmış, öfkeli/kızgın/sinirli hissettiklerini ve zorbalıkla başa çıkmak için öğretmenden/aileden/arkadaştan destek alma, içine atma, ortamdan uzaklaşma, odağı değiştirme ve umursamama gibi stratejiler uyguladıkları belirlenmiştir.
Segundo congreso ecuatoriano de restauración del paisaje: Creando vínculos para la recuperación del paisaje y el bienestar social
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Crespo-Ampudia Antonio , Coronel-Villavicencio Vanessa ,   Universidad del Azuay, Inga-Zumba Diana ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

En los diferentes foros del Congreso se mencionó la importancia de crear a nivel regional y nacional líneas operativas transversales, así como puentes que faciliten la vinculación y cooperación entre científicos y gestores de la restauración. En este sentido, se espera que la Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Restauración del Paisaje sea la plataforma para la articulación de proyectos y programas a escala local y regional y que, al mismo tiempo, sea esta la entidad técnico científica que apoye y fortalezca los planes nacionales de restauración desarrollados por el Ministerio del Ambiente. Este libro presenta los resúmenes de las ponencias orales del Congreso y la lista de las ponencias mediante poster. Además, se incluye un resumen de la mesa de trabajo: “Prioridades de investigación para la restauración y conservación de ecosistemas andinos y alto andinos”, en la que participaron representantes de distintas instituciones a nivel nacional con injerencia en la restauración de ecosistemas degradados. 72 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-822-35-2 e-ISBN: 978-9942-822-36-9
La ciudad no se mueve sola
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Hermida-Palacios Carla
Published: January 2023

El presente texto constituye una adaptación de la tesis de Doctorado en Arquitectura y Estudios Urbanos: “Movilidad y planeamiento urbano, diálogos y monólogos. El caso de Cuenca, Ecuador”, defendida en Santiago en la Universidad Católica de Chile en julio del 2016. El texto busca reflexionar sobre la relación entre las diferentes políticas públicas, instrumentos y prácticas en el ámbito de la movilidad y de la planificación urbana, asentando la reflexión en un caso de estudio, Cuenca, durante el período 1999-2014, como ciudad intermedia latinoamericana. Se responde la siguiente interrogante: ¿Cómo se presenta la relación entre la planificación y gestión de la movilidad y el planeamiento urbano en el caso de estudio, y qué factores determinan dicha relación? Para ello se analizan tres fuentes de información a nivel local: documental, cartográfica y entrevistas a los principales actores técnicos y políticos a lo largo del período de estudio. Además se investiga y reflexiona sobre el rol de la planificación en los actuales momentos para entender cómo incide en la relación entre movilidad y urbanismo. Se llega a corroborar la hipótesis inicial que plantea que en el caso de Cuenca, la falta de un enfoque integral de planificación ha provocado que existan diferentes tipos de relaciones entre la planificación y gestión de la movilidad y el planeamiento urbano. Éstas relaciones pueden ser de convergencia, divergencia, dependencia o independencia, y en ocasiones tienen un carácter más bien casual que programado. Esta dificultad de aplicar enfoques integrales constituye una herencia universal, ya que históricamente la planificación urbana ha sido vista principalmente como la organización física del territorio, y no ha estado tamizada por otros aspectos sociales. No obstante, los procesos de renovación teórica de las últimas décadas llevan a cuestionar los instrumentos tradicionales de planificación. En este contexto, la relación entre la planificación urbana y de la movilidad adquiere un rol protagónico en el camino hacia ciudades más sustentables. 168 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-778-22-2 e-ISBN: 978-9942-778-23-9
Estrategias gráficas para mejorar la experiencia de compra de comida
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Rodas-Espinoza Paula , Landívar-Feicán Roberto ,   Universidad del Azuay, Tripaldi-Proaño Toa ,   Universidad del Azuay, Malo-Torres Juan ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

Se puede considerar que una compra es solo eso, el acto de adquirir un producto por un cambio monetario. Pero si se consideran todos los factores que afectan a una decisión de compra, estamos hablando de una consideración de experiencia. Entablar una conexión, no solo racional sino emocional, permite a una empresa volverse parte de la vida de un cliente, ofrecerle servicios, beneficios, experiencia, satisfacerlo, le permite a esta volverse más competitiva. El presente texto busca definir los principales aspectos en los que un diseñador puede aportar a una empresa alimenticia, para que esta sea la primera opción en mente del cliente. Se ha desarrollado una estrategia emergente de imagen sustentable que ayude a mejorar la experiencia de compra del consumidor; pretende brindar a los diseñadores herramientas para proporcionar competitividad a los negocios de comida. En primer lugar el texto brindara una perspectiva sobre el mercado de la comida y la importancia de crear y mantener una experiencia de compra. Seguido por el desarrollo de la estrategia y su metodología de aplicación en los establecimientos. 64 páginas ISBN 978-9978-325-98-8 e-ISBN:978-9978-325-68-1
Monstruodión
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Álvarez Alexandra , Lazo-Galán Juan Carlos ,   Universidad del Azuay, Torres Esteban ,   Universidad del Azuay, Larriva-Calle Diego ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

¡El libro mágico fue robado! El mundo de los monstruos, todo es monstruoso y eso en gran medida, se debe al libro mágico.. Tan extraño desaparición ha puesto muy triste a todos sus habitantes. ¡Ya ni siquiera pueden asustar a los seres de otros mundos! sucede que aquel libro contiene infinitos poderes y abre portales mágicos que pueden llevar a diversos lugares. Ahora todos los portales están cerradas. 26 páginas ISBN: 978-9978-325-88-9 e-ISBN:978-9978-325-69-8
Riesgo de displasia de cadera
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Martínez-Borrero Pedro , Muñoz-Aviléz Oswaldo ,   Universidad del Azuay, Matailo-Montenegro Luci ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

Una historia sobre displasia de cadera: ¿Cuál es el problema de la displasia de cadera? ¿Cuáles son factores de protección y de riesgo de displasia de cadera? ¿Cómo se corrige la displasia de cadera? ¿Cómo se conoce el riesgo de displasia de cadera? ¿Qué hacer para reducir riesgo de displasia de cadera? 12 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-778-62-8 e-ISBN: 978-9942-778-64-2
Mujeres sanas sin cáncer de útero
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Martínez-Borrero Pedro , Muñoz-Aviléz Oswaldo ,   Universidad del Azuay, Matailo-Montenegro Luci ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

Una historia para evitar el cáncer de cuello uterino: ¿Cuál es el problema del cáncer de cuello uterino? ¿Cuáles son los factores de protección y de riesgo de cáncer de cuello uterino? ¿Cómo se evita el cáncer de cuello uterino? ¿Cómo se conoce el riesgo de cáncer de cuello uterino? ¿Qué hacer para reducir los riesgos de cáncer de cuello uterino? 12 páginas ISBN: 978-9942-778-61-1 e-ISBN: 978-9942-778-63-5
Taller vertical: Taller de espacios de aprendizaje 03
Authors:   Universidad del Azuay, Schulman Alexis , Monsalve-Cazorla Francisco ,   Universidad del Azuay, Espinoza-Abad Carlos ,   Universidad del Azuay, Bermeo María Delia ,   Universidad del Azuay
Published: January 2023

Tras un primer Taller Vertical que encontró un gran interés entre los estudiantes de arquitectura, se planteó la segunda edición con el tema Espacios de Aprendizaje, donde se pretende explorar las posibilidades de un nuevo espacio de aprendizaje. En este sentido, existen algunos ejemplos que han sabido repensar el espacio de y para el proceso educativo. Uno de ellos son las escuelas diseñadas en Noruega, donde motivados, entre otros, por el alto costo del suelo, han resuelto organizar y superponer en el mismo proyecto diferentes actividades, las cuales incluyen el uso de las instalaciones por parte de la comunidad. Asimismo, en Francia, la preocupación sobre la identidad, el uso responsable de materiales y el cuidado del ambiente, han llevado a proponer espacios educativos integrados con su contexto social, cultural y ambiental. Por otro lado, en Medellín se han logrado concebir los nuevos espacios educativos bajo el programa público Escuelas de Calidad, cuyo objetivo era el mejoramiento de la estructura escolar existente y la construcción de nueva infraestructura escolar para la regeneración urbana de algunos sectores. Dentro de este programa se pretendía abrir las escuelas a la comunidad mediante el uso compartido de espacios y la implementación de actividades complementarias al programa académico. 116 Páginas ISBN: 978-9978-325-57-5 e-ISBN: 978-9942-778-29-1
Pengaruh Sistem Pengendalian Internal dan Whistleblowing System terhadap Pencegahan Fraud Pengadaan Barang dan Jasa
Authors: Syafitri Silmi Syifa , Syafdinal Syafdinal
Published: January 2023

The background of this research is that the procurement of goods and services has a high level of vulnerability to allow inefficiencies and ineffectiveness to occur and become a venue for fraud, one of which is the practice of bribery. The purpose of this research is to find out whether the Internal Control System and Whistleblowing System impact on prevention Fraud Procurement of goods and services at two state-owned companies in the city of Bandung. The research method used is quantitative research with a survey approach. The population in this study were employees of the Internal Control Unit Division, the Procurement Division and the Accounting Division at PT Pindad (Persero) and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero). The results of the research show that the internal control system and whistleblowing system effect on prevention fraud procurement of goods and services either partially or simultaneously. The conclusion of this research is the higher the level of the Internal Control System and the Whistleblowing System, the higher the level of Goods and Services Procurement Fraud Prevention.
A Comparison of Visual Outcomes Between Patients Treated with Intravitreal Ranibizumab and Bevacizumab for Diabetic Macula Edema in A Real World Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa
Authors: Olufemi Oderinlo , Adekunle Hassan , Idris Oyekunle , Tolulope Odubela , Oshunkoya Lateefat
Published: January 2023

Aims and Objectives: To report a comparison of visual outcomes between patients treated with intravitreal ranibizumab and bevacizumab for diabetic macula oedema (DME) in a real-world setting in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: A retrospective review of cases files of patients who were treated with either intravitreal ranibizumab or bevacizumab for diabetic macular edema in Eye Foundation Hospital Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria between January 2018, and January 2019. Results: A total of 508 injections were received by 138 eyes of 115 patients within the study year and diabetic macular edema accounted for 36 eyes, (26.1%) of the total eyes that received either intravitreal Ranibizumab or Bevacizumab. There were 18 males (50%) and 18 (50%) females. Overall, the mean baseline pre injection BCVA was 0.32 ± 0.24 (range:0.05-1.0). One hundred and forty-three total injections of either Bevacizumab or Ranibizumab were received by the 36 eyes of DME participants. Fifteen eyes (41.7%) received Bevacizumab while 21 eyes (58.3%) received Ranibizumab injections. At 4 months a larger percentage of eyes (47.6%) that received Ranibizumab had better visual acuities compared to (13.3%) eyes that received Bevacizumab. At 6 months, more of the eyes that received Ranibizumab had better visual acuities (26.7%) compared to 23.8% that received Bevacizumab. At 9 months, more of the eyes that received Ranibizumab had better visual acuities (33.3%) compared to (19%) those that received Bevacizumab. However, these differences were not statistically significant. Compliance to treatment regime was poor, only 7 eyes of the 36 eyes (19.4%) were compliant, 5 eyes (33.3%) form Bevacizumab group and 2 eyes (9.5%) from the Ranibizumab group. Conclusion: Despite poor compliance, improvements in best corrected visual acuities was achieved and maintained with the use of either intravitreal bevacizumab or ranibizumab for diabetic macula edema in a real life setting in sub-Saharan Africa. Neither bevacizumab nor ranibizumab showed statistically significant superiority.
Dental Enamel Alterations in Preschool Children from Salvador-Ba: Occurrence and Associated Factors
Authors: Rodrigues de Paiva Amanda Luisa , Cristina Teixeira Cangussu Maria , Barreto de Sousa Cabral Maria Beatriz , Isabel Pereira Vianna Maria , Frederico de Almeida Tatiana
Published: January 2023

Objective: To describe the prevalence and distribution of Developmental Defects of Enamel (DDE) in children aged 3 to 5 years old in the city of Salvador-BA-Brazil, and to identify potential associated factors, considering socioeconomic, pregnancy, care characteristics childbirth and child behavior. Methodology: This cross-sectional study investigated the DDE in children aged 3 to 5 years, who attended municipal public daycare centers and Family Health Units, in 2018. The oral examination was carried out and it was applied a questionnaire to the respondent about characteristics of children and families. Descriptive and multivariate regression analyzes were performed, assuming a confidence level of 95%. Results: 1591 preschoolers were examined, with a mean age of 54 months. Most children were male (50.41%) and had brown or black skin color (93.34%). The prevalence of DDE was 9.24%. In the multivariate analysis, it was found that the male sex had a negative association with the DDE, while the age greater than or equal to 54 months and the presence of caries in the primary dentition showed a positive association with the DDE. Conclusion: DDEs are shown to be an important oral disease among preschoolage children to be monitored in the city of Salvador-BA, and strongly associated with dental caries.
Effectiveness of Analgesics in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Dysfunction: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: I Boujoual , S Rhattas , F Amessegher , M Gamrani , A Andoh
Published: January 2023

Introduction: Temporo-mandibular dysfunctions correspond to a defect adaptation of the manducatory apparatus. Different therapeutic methods are available for the treatment of these pathologies: Splints, physical therapies, occlusal therapies, surgery or pharmacological treatments. The objective of our work is to analyze the clinical effectiveness of analgesics in the treatment of disorders of the masticatory apparatus by applying the Evidence approach Based Dentistry. Methods: The collection of data from the literature scientific was carried out among the production that appeared during the period from 2011 to 2021. The documentary research was carried out using accessible databases via the Internet namely MEDLINE, ELSEVIER and Cochrane Database of Systematic through their PubMed, Science Direct and Cochrane library search engines, as well as the website Google Scholar. A bottom-up manual search covering the same study period was carried out in order to enrich our bibliography. The writing of this systematic review followed the guidelines of the PRISMA Statement (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses). Results: 9 relevant randomized clinical trials were selected after critical reading guided by the CASP type reading grids. The items have been listed in 4 categories according to the route of administration of the analgesics (topical route, oral, intramuscular route and intra-articular route) and classified in tables according to the PICO criteria (Participants/Interventions/Comparison/Results “Outcomes”). The results of our study show a significant reduction in the intensity of the pain and the rates of cytokines as well as a significant increase in maximum mouth opening. Conclusion: The use of analgesics increases the efficacy of treatment by decreasing pain intensity and cytokine levels, through both their analgesic and anti-inflammatory actions. This efficacy is similar for both levels II and III. However, additional long-term clinical studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm the data collected and to further explore the effect of analgesics in the treatment of TMDs.
Alarming Findings on Mercury Dental Amalgam – Latest Research Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) Database: A Mini-Review
Authors: Tibau Anita Vazquez , Grube Blanche D
Published: January 2023

Mercury dental amalgam has been used as a dental restorative material for almost 200 years. Even though mercury is the most toxic non-radioactive material known to man, there has been an ongoing controversy about its safety since it was first introduced for use in dentistry. In 2013, a global treaty was adopted to address the dangers of mercury-containing products and processes called the Minamata Convention on Mercury Treaty, which went into force in 2017. This global mercury treaty listed mercury dental amalgam as a “phase-down” product. It is the only product in the treaty that is implanted in the human body and the only product listed simply as “phase-down”. While many evidence-based scientific papers have reported that mercury dental amalgam negatively affects human health, it is still the most commonly used dental restorative material in the world. Since the treaty has gone into force, many developed countries, countries with emerging economies, and developing countries have banned the use of mercury dental amalgam in the spirit of the treaty whose mantra is “Make Mercury History”. However, a date certain to ban mercury dental amalgam’s use globally has not yet been achieved. The latest significant findings on human exposure to mercury dental amalgam using the “Gold Standard” National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database, may finally be the catalyst that will achieve the goal and “Make Mercury History” in the dental sector.
Direct Pulp Capping in Osteoporotic Rats Treated with Zoledronic Acid
Authors: Zmener Osvaldo , Pameijer Cornelis H , Porta Roberto Della
Published: January 2023

Background: Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease, which impairs and/or delays the regenerative response of calcified tissues. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the histopathologic response to direct pulp capping in osteoporotic rats that received a preoperative treatment with Zoledronic acid, a bisphosphonate which is currently prescribed for treating osteoporosis. Methodology: Two groups, each with 7 osteoporotic female Wistar rats (n=7) received either an intravenous dose of 100 mg/kg of Zoledronic Acid (Group 1) or the same volume of sterile saline (Group 2). One week later, the pulps of the right and left mandibular first molars of each animal were exposed and capped with Biodentine. After 20 days the animals in Group 1 received a second similar dose of Zoledronic acid and Group 2 a similar second dose of sterile saline. After 38 days the animals were euthanized and a total of 28 teeth (14 per group) were prepared for histologic analysis evaluating the following parameters: inflammation, reparative hard tissue formation, odontoblast cell layer organization, fibrous tissue, and necrosis. Results: In Group 1 the reparative hard tissue formation was scarce with preservation of the pulp tissue structure and the odontoblast cell layer. In Group 2 the pulp was preserved as a fibrous reticular-like structure. Reparative hard tissue formation was totally absent and the odontoblast cell layer was atrophic or absent. In both groups, no inflammation or necrosis was observed. Conclusions: The intravenous administration of Bisphosphonate (Zoledronic Acid) did not promote pulp healing in osteoporotic rats.
Dentists Comprehension to Personal Protection Equipment Use Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Al-Rawee Rawaa Y , Al-Saidi Karam Ibrahim , Mohammad Fatima Ahmad , Tawfeeq Bashar Abdul-Ghani
Published: January 2023

Background: It has been shown that health care professionals, including dentists, who wear personal protective equipment, reduce the spread of COVID-19, which lowers patient morbidity and mortality as well as illness and absenteeism. Aim: The purpose of the study was to evaluate the impact of dentists' Comprehension of personal infection control and their level of trust in PPE as part of the dental profession's response post COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Method: The sample size was (388) participants distributed as (Specialist, General Dental Practitioners, Dental Branch Practitioners, and Rotators). Google form prepared with specific questions (Demographical, Practice and drawback questions) translated to the mother language (Arabic Language). Structured and distributed online by sharing the link through electronic platforms. Two responses were used in a statistical analysis using the SPSS Package version. Significant p value of 0.05 or less is used. Descriptive statistics were used in the data analysis to analyze the percentage, mean and standard deviation values. All questions employ the spearman test to determine correlations. Kruskal-Wallis H for comparing differences between groups including qualification and experience period between participants. Result: Significant results are shown in both rotators and general practitioners for comparison of different qualification levels between dentists. All dentists are use and practicing well the personal protection equipment. Conclusions: Overall, dentists in the current study are well practice the PPE post COVID-19.
Evaluation of Barriers to Access Treatment for Gum Disease: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Taylor-Bishop Dorienne C , Mncube-Barnes Fatima , Ameyaw Edmund Essah , Nesbitt Paula , Cherry-Peppers Gail , Grant-Mills Donna
Published: January 2023

This study identified the specific factors which influence the treatment of gum disease. Specifically, the aims are to examine i) the differences in the prevalence of self-reported periodontitis treatment in 2011–2012 and 2017–2018, ii) the association between the background characteristics of respondents and treatment of gum disease, iii) the effects of the background characteristics on the treatment of gum disease and iv) reasons for the lack of access to dental care in 2011–2012 and 2017–2018. Data from the National Health an Nutrition Examination Survery (NHANES) oral health questionnaires 2011-2012 and 2017-2018 were used. NHANES is a periodic survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This data represents a stratified, multistage probability sample of the civilian noninstitutionalized population in the 50 United States U.S) and the District of Columbia. Binary multivariable logistic regression was used to examine the socioeconomic predictors of self-reported therapy for gum disease. Compared to 2011-2012, more participants accessed oral health care services during 2017-2018, resulting in fewer people seeking treatment for gum disease. Affordability and lack of dental health insurance were the primary reasons for not receiving treatment for gum disease. Compared with Whites, Asians were more likely to report having had treatment, followed by Hispanics and Blacks. Increasing oral health services for the elderly could improve access to care related to periodontal disease in this cohort of patients. In addition, the expansion of dental coverage with reduced out-of-pocket expenditure could improve access to dental services and overall health.
Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Mediated Restoration of Ventricle Function
Authors: Anjum Mahmood , Rajasekar Seetharaman , Prashant Kshatriya , Divyang Patel , Rangnath Mishra , S Srivastava Anand
Published: January 2023

Mesenchymal Stem cells (MSCs) based interventions in heart failure cases have gained significant interest among researchers and clinicians over the last decade. The ease of their isolation, expansion, high proliferation rate and storage has made MSCs an attractive candidate. MSCs transplanted in patients with ischemic heart disease have been demonstrated to play a significant role in cardiac regeneration through plethora of processes including angiogenesis, myogenesis, immune modulation, anti-apoptotic- and anti-fibrotic-activities. In present study, we have discussed a case of a male patient with severe ventricular dysfunction after an incidence of myocardial infarction. The primary clinical findings demonstrated that the patient had dilated left ventricle (LV) with global LV hypokinesia. The LV ejection fraction (LVEF) was 25%-30%, which is significantly lower than a healthy individual. The patient was treated with adipose derived MSCs, injected through intravenous route. A significant recovery was observed post 5 months with LVEF of 35%. After nine months of follow-up, LVEF improved to 50 % with fair LV systolic function. The LV size was normal, and no regional wall motion abnormality was observed. The study suggests that MSCs infusion can help in restoration of ventricular function.
Sources and Management of Stress among Secondary School Teachers in Rivers State, Nigeria
Authors: Chioma Isiguzo Blessing , Eze Amaeze Fidelis
Published: January 2023

The study was spurred by the excessive stress among teachers and its attendant negative consequences and as such investigated the sources of stress and its management modalities among teachers in secondary schools in Rivers State, Nigeria. The study answered three research questions and tested three corresponding null hypotheses. The analytic descriptive survey was the design for the study. The population of the study comprised all the 7,142 (3,681 males and 3,461 females) teachers in the 274 public secondary schools in Rivers State. The sample size of the study was 714 (368 males and 346 females) teachers chosen through proportionate random sampling technique. Stress and Management Modalities Scale (SMMS) was used for data collection. Face and content validities were determined by experts in the areas of Educational Psychology and Test and Measurement. The internal consistency through Cronbach alpha gave the reliability coefficient of SMMS to be 0.83. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses. It was found that the sources of stress are distance to schools, overtime, hostile environment, excessive workload and pressure of work, family challenges, paltry salary and poor emotional state. The types of stress experienced by teachers are acute stress, fear-based stress, work - load stress, job adjustment stress, time management stress, and physiological stress. It was recommended that teachers in public secondary schools should device a coping strategy for any problem that they cannot immediately solve in order to avoid unnecessary pressure. The teachers should endeavour to know when they are stressed to take a recreation where necessary.
82-Year-Old with Weight Loss and New-Onset Diabetes
Authors: BA Nickolis Martin , BS Kevin Dileanis , Lovato Christina , Fleg Anthony
Published: January 2023

A case of new-onset diabetes with sudden weight loss in an 82-year-old male, a clinical picture concerning for malignancy. After work-up that included labs, imaging and MRCP/ERCP, the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis was made.
He Needs Her Kidney, She Desires His Wealth
Authors: Lu Lee Hsiao
Published: January 2023

A man living in Taiwan has had diabetes for 15 years. It led to chronic renal failure which required kidney dialysis. Dialysis had deeply affected his quality of life including his sex life, therefore causing much anguish and he constantly desired to have a kidney transplant. Recently, his wife passed away, leaving him with his four children. Only the blood types of two sons matched his for a kidney transplant, type O and A, but they were reluctant to go through with the surgery. His daughter didn’t want have a kidney transplant with her father because she was afraid of accidents during surgery. Still, this patient wanted to change his current quality of life and end dialysis treatment, to which his doctors approved. The man eventually found a woman willing to do a kidney transplant for him and even have a false marriage of a year. Did the couple get married with love as its basis, or was it just supply and demand to exchange a kidney for wealth? In order to receive payment for her kidney. This manner of kidney transplant is legal and also abides by transplant criteria, the patient's values exceed social justice in the scope of medical ethics, Is this situation comply with the range of medical ethics? Does transplantation of the law defect? It be worth discussing.
Konut ve Çatılı İşyeri Kiralarında Kira Bedeli Artış Oranının Belirlenmesine İlişkin Sınırlamaların Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: SARI FİDAN Özlem
Published: January 2023

Konut ve çatılı işyeri kiralarında sözleşme belirli bir süre için yapılmış olsa dahi kararlaştırı- lan sürenin dolması kira sözleşmesini kendiliğinden sona erdirmemektedir. Öyle ki kiracı aksine bir bildirimde bulunmadıkça sözleşmenin aynı koşullarla uzatılmış sayıldığı kabul edilmektedir. Fakat bunun istisnasını kira bedeli oluşturmaktadır. Zira kira bedeli enflasyondan etkilendiği için zaman içerisinde kira bedelinin artırılması gerekmektedir. Bu ise taraflar arasında kira bede- linin belirlenmesi sorununu ortaya çıkarmaktadır. Türk Borçlar Kanunu’nun kira bedelinin belir- lenmesine ilişkin hükmü olan m.344, ülkemizde görülen yüksek enflasyon oranlarından kiracı- ların korunması amacıyla Kanun’un yürürlüğe girdiği tarih olan 01.07.2012’den bu yana çeşitli değişikliklere uğramıştır. Bu değişiklikler neticesinde ise belirli istisnalar dışında kira bedelinin yabancı para ile belirlenmesi yasaklanmış ve yeni kira dönemlerinde, kiraya verenin en fazla Tüketici Fiyat Endeksi artış oranı kadar ve geçici bir süre için yüzde yirmi beşi aşmayacak şekil- de kira bedelini artırabileceği kabul edilmiştir. Bu durum ise tarafların kira bedelinin belirlen- mesine ilişkin iradelerinin önemli ölçüde kısıtlanmasına sebep olmuştur. Bu çalışma ile kira bedeline ilişkin söz konusu sınırlandırmalar, çeşitli açılardan; özellikle de sözleşme özgürlüğü ilkesi çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir.
Implementasi Kebijakan Penggunaan Dana Desa Tentang Penanganan Banjir di Desa Tropodo Kecamatan Waru Kabupaten Sidoarjo
Authors: Baskoro Alif Galih , Hertati Diana
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui dan mendeskripsikan implementasi kebijakan penggunaan Dana Desa untuk penanganan banjir di Desa Tropodo Kecamatan Waru Kabupaten Sidoarjo. Dana Desa adalah dana yang bersumber dari Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Negara yang diperuntukkan bagi Desa yang ditransfer melalui Anggaran Pendapatan dan Belanja Daerah (APBD) Kabupaten atau Kota dan digunakan untuk membiayai penyelenggaraan pemerintahan, pelaksanaan pembangunan, pembinaan kemasyarakatan, dan pemberdayaan masyarakat. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni deskriptif kualitatif dengan menggunakan pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan fokus teori model implementasi Edward III. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa implementasi kebijakan penggunaan Dana Desa untuk penanganan banjir di Desa Tropodo belum terimplementasi dengan baik dan optimal secara keseluruhan khususnya pada fokus komunikasi, sumber daya, dan struktur birokrasi sedangkan pada fokus disposisi telah dilaksanakan dengan baik dan optimal.
Homogenisasi Budaya dan Pengaruh Teknologi: Korean Wave Sebagai Budaya Global
Authors: Hendytami Nickasari , Rijal Najamuddin Khairur , Prinanda Devita
Published: January 2023

Korean Wave or Hallyu is a trend that has developed in the world in the last thirty years. This article discusses the development of the Korean Wave as a form of cultural homogenization facilitated by technology until it is adopted as a global culture. The type of this research is descriptive with a qualitative approach. Data was collected through internet based research. The results show that the spread of the Korean Wave as a form of cultural homogenization is strongly influenced by technology. This can be seen by the dominance of the Korean Wave not only in Asia, but also in Europe, America, and even the Middle East from the use of the internet and social media. This shows that the Korean Wave has been adopted as a global culture.
KONFLIK SOSIAL MASYARAKAT NELAYAN PULAU KODINGARENG – PT. ROYAL BOSKALIS ATAS PENAMBANGAN PASIR LAUT DI PESISIR KOTA MAKASSAR
Authors: Erlangga Radhitya , Sukri Sukri , Ariana Ariana
Published: January 2023

Kehadiran aktivitas tambang pasir laut oleh PT. Royal Boskalis membuat masyarakat nelayan Pulau Kodingareng melakukan tuntutan atas kebijakan peraturan daerah Provinsi Sulawesi Selatan nomor 2 tahun 2019 tentang Rencana Zonasi Wilayah Pesisir dan Pulau-pulau Kecil (RZWP3K). Kebijakan RZWP3K menjadi payung hukum bagi pihak penambang pasir yang membuat kerusakan lingkungan laut dan nelayan kehilangan mata pencaharian. Fokus utama pada analisis konflik sosial dan faktor penyebab konflik, dengan tujuan untuk menggambarkan dan menganalisis faktor penyebab konflik sosial masyarakat nelayan dengan PT. Royal Boskalis. Kualitatif dan pendekatan studi kasus dengan teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara dan studi literatur. Adapun teori yang digunakan adalah teori konflik sosial Lewis Coser. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa konflik sosial terjadi karena ada polarisasi kepentingan yang terbentuk antara aktor kebijakan RZWP3K. Kepentingan dan hak masyarakat nelayan diabaikan sementara PT.Royal Boskalis memperoleh keuntungan besar dari aktivitas tambang pasir laut. Faktor lainnya adalah masyarakat nelayan tidak diberi akses informasi dan tidak diikutsertakan dalam penyusunan kebijakan. Selain itu juga terjadi konfik eko-spasial dan konflik lingkungan.
Penguatan Identitas Politik Perempuan dalam Masyarakat Adat Kajang
Authors: Kaltsum A. Ummu , A. Kambo Gustiana , Muhammad Muhammad
Published: January 2023

Penelitian ini membahas tentang upaya penguatan identitas politik perempuan Masyarakat adat Kajang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan upaya yang dilakukan oleh perempuan masyarakat adat Kajang dalam mempertahankan identitas politiknya. Jenis penelitian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif. Sumber data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Data yang diperoleh dianalisis dalam tiga tahap yaitu: reduksi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dalam masyarakat adat kajang, Anrongta sebagai identitas politik perempuan Masyarakat adat Kajang memiliki posisi yang penting sebagai perwakilan perempuan dalam kelembagaan Masyarakat adat Kajang. Anrongta adalah jabatan yang hanya bisa dijabat oleh perempuan. Anrongta bertugas untuk memfasilitasi proses pemilihan Ammatoa secara alam, melantik Ammatoa, juga menjadi pejabat antar waktu pada saat Ammatoa meninggal (allinrung) hingga Ammatoa selanjutnya terpilih, selain itu bertugas mempersiapkan ritual-ritual adat. Anrongta juga memiliki hak dalam pengambilan keputusan karena selalu dilibatkan dalam proses A’borong (musyawarah adat). Setiap pelaksanaan A’borong terlebih dahulu dikoordinasikan ke Anrongta. Tugas dan tanggung jawab Anrongta dalam pemerintahan Masyarakat adat Kajang merupakan wujud dari penguatan identitas politiknya sebagai pemimpin adat yang mewakili nilai-nilai perempuan. Anrongta sebagai satu-satunya jabatan perempuan dalam pelaksanaan pemerintahan Ammatoa memimpin Masyarakat adat Kajang menggambarkan upaya perempuan mempertahankan identitas politiknya dalam konteks politik masyarakat adat.
Perempuan dan Jabatan Struktural (Studi Perempuan di Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong)
Authors: Banggu Masni , Sauyai Farel Santos , Mardliyah Uswatul , Salmawati Salmawati , Abdul Kadir Muhammad Arifin
Published: January 2023

Tujuan Penelitian ini untuk mengetahui peluang dan tantangan perempuan dalam menduduki jabatan structural di Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong. Jenis penelitian kualitatif dengan tipe analisis deskripsi. Penentuan informan dilakukan secara purposive, pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui wawancara serta kajian pustaka. Hasil penelitian menggambarkan bahwa pertama, peluang seorang perempuan memperoleh atau menduduki jabatan structural di Universitas Muhammadiyah Sorong harus memenuhi kualifikasi atau criteria yakni merupakan Dosen tetap Perguruan Tinggi, Berintegritas, Etos Kerja dan Loyalitas. Kedua, tantangan yang sering dihadapi seorang perempuan dalam menduduki suatu jabatan yakni tentang mengatur waktu dan kepangkatannya sehingga dapat diperecaya dalam suatu jabatan structural