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A mini-review on different polymerization protocols for resin-based dental composites
Authors: Sorrentino Edoardo , Della Rocca Ylenia , Marconi Guya Diletta , Iezzi Giovanna , Trubiani Oriana , D'Arcangelo Camillo , De Angelis Francesco , Diomede Francesca
Published: January 2024

Biocompatibility is one of the major prerequisites for safe clinical application of materials. Dental resin composites may release their components into oral environment, which can lead to adverse reactions. Several studies have identified that many organic components of composites resin, such as bisphenol-A-glycidyl-methacrylate (Bis-GMA), triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA), urethane dimethacrylate (UDMA) and 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) show a cytotoxic profile. Cytotoxicity is mainly sustained by free monomers released after polymerization process. Direct restorations are polymerized at body temperature by visible light emitting lamps, but the conversion from monomer to polymer after light-curing is never complete. To improve the degree of conversion of resin-based composites, additional curing protocols performed at increased temperatures, such as heat-curing, can be employed. Polymerization reaction plays a key role in the conversion of the free monomers into polymers and resin-based composites with high degree of conversion might show higher biocompatibility. The aim of this mini-review is to report current knowledge about the cytotoxicity of different composite resins, cured in two different ways. Further studies are necessary to better understand the relationship between the cytotoxicity and the degree of polymerization of resin-based composites.
Role of toll-like receptor signaling pathway in a rat model of spinal cord injury: a transcriptomic analysis
Authors: D'Angiolini Simone , Trubiani Oriana , Mazzon Emanuela
Published: January 2024

Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a debilitating condition characterized by primary and secondary damage to the spinal cord tissue encompassing the site of injury. In this study, we analyzed transcriptomic data from Rattus norvegicus with SCI induced by aneurysm clip impact-compression at seventh thoracic vertebra to explore the main alterations in pathways expression. RNA was extracted from the specific SCI region after 2 weeks and hybridized on Affymetrix GeneChip arrays. Differential gene expression analysis identified 5213 DEGs among which 25 showing a fold change < -2 or > 2. Over-representation analysis was performed using the 25 DEGs above mentioned and revealed the toll-like receptor (TLR) signaling pathway signaling pathway (rno04620) as the only significantly enriched pathway (q-value < 0.05). Further examination of the regulation of this pathway unveiled upregulation of MyD88, Tlr2, and Tlr4, activating NF-κB and MAPK pathways, leading to proinflammatory cytokine synthesis and cellular apoptosis. Upregulation of Cd80 and Cd86 indicated T-cell activation, while IFN-β downstream regulation showed increased expression of JAK-STAT signaling pathway genes. This transcriptomic perspective highlights the dysregulation of the TLR signaling pathway in SCI at 2 weeks and emphasizes its potential role in the pathology.
Antibacterial activity of titanium nitride coating: a mini review
Authors: Stefano Oliva  , Oriana Trubiani  , Maurizio Piattelli  , Mario Capogreco  , Giovanna Murmura
Published: January 2024

Bacterial adhesion to the implant surface was the first step of peri-implant inflammation. Changes in the properties of the implant surface represent a way to reduce plaque colonization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the actual efficacy of titanium nitride (TiN) coated implants on antibacterial activity. Data were collected after identification of PICO. A search was performed in PubMed-Medline, Embase, Web of Knowledge, and Google Scholar using the following keywords: “Titanium nitride, dental implant coating, antibacterial activity, biofilm formation, plaque formation, modified implant surfaces, implant abutments”. The original search included 107 articles. After title and abstract screening, the number was reduced to 12. These articles were read in full text, and finally 5 articles were included in the mini-review. TiN-coated titanium appears to reduce bacterial adhesion and growth and may represent a real possibility for preventing peri-implantitis and mucositis. However, further clinical studies need to be conducted.
Modulation of inflammatory pathway in human gingival fibroblasts exposed to resinous materials
Authors: Mazzone Antonella , Della Rocca Ylenia , Pizzicannella Jacopo , Diomede Francesca , Marconi Guya Diletta , Trubiani Oriana
Published: January 2024

The goal of this work was to evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of two resins, Bis-GMA-based resin (ProTemp 4™) and PMMA-based resin (Coldpac), used in dentistry for temporary prosthetics treatments, in the modulation of the inflammatory pathway NFkBp65/NLRP3/IL-1β. The protein expression of inflammatory markers was evaluated in an in vitro model of primary human gingival fibroblasts (hGFs) by immunofluorescence analysis while the study of the ultra-morphological analysis was performed through scanning electron microscopy. Taken together these results may suggest that ProTemp 4™ resin exerts a better performance in terms of inflammatory modulation.
Twin pregnancies and maternal cardiovascular function: literature review and future prospects
Authors: Foglietta Melissa , D'Antonio Francesco , Pierdomenico Sante Donato , Bacigalupi Elena , Pizzicannella Jacopo
Published: January 2024

Twin pregnancy – with a prevalence nearly doubled in the last decades due to the use of assisted reproductive technology and the increasing age of conception – is associated with physiological cardiovascular adaptations to meet the hemodynamic demands of pregnancy. Compared to singleton pregnancies, increased and earlier in pregnancy risk of developing perinatal complications and maternal cardiac disease is demonstrated due to additional stress on the maternal cardiovascular system due to higher circulation volume. Knowledge on maternal adaptation in twin pregnancies are still lacking and often data derive from research studies on singleton pregnancy and including twins without differentiations. Only a few trials considered the impact of twin pregnancies on the maternal cardiovascular system and included echocardiographic evaluations showing how the changes in left ventricular geometry, systolic and diastolic function were comparable to those observed later in uncomplicated singleton pregnancies or in presence of hypertensive disorders. The present work aimed to review the current state of research on maternal cardiovascular function in twin pregnancies as the basis for a new study focused to find premature echocardiographic parameters able to contribute to the design of effective preventive strategies of complications – such as hypertensive disorders – in pregnancies, particularly on twin pregnancy.
Reprogramming methods for induced pluripotent stem cells generation
Authors: Della Rocca Ylenia , Mazzone Antonella , Pizzicannella Jacopo , Marconi Guya Diletta , Trubiani Oriana , Diomede Francesca
Published: January 2024

Regenerative medicine expects to replace the function of tissue or organs damaged by disease, trauma, or congenital issues. The tools used to realize these outcomes are tissue engineering and cellular therapies. Cellular therapy is considered a regenerative medicine strategy based on the use of stem cells. Pluripotent stem cells are the hotspots of cellular therapy due to their features that have been showed promising results. Embryonic stem cells (ESCs) are pluripotent, self-renewing cells that are derived from the inner cell mass (ICM) of the developing blastocyst. Pluripotency is the main feature that lead single cell to generate all cell lineages of the developing and adult organism. The use of human ESC (hESC) is ethically controversial, to overcome this problem the induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were developed. The aim of the present mini-review is to report a comprehensive summary of the different cellular reprogramming techniques from its initial conception to the present day.
Artificial intelligence and finite element analysis: applications in implant dentistry
Authors: Valente Francesco , Falconio Luigi , Falcinelli Cristina , Roy Sandipan , Trubiani Oriana , Traini Tonino
Published: January 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has shown great potential across scientific disciplines, including implant dentistry. This review investigates the applications of AI in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) of dental implants, examining implications, limitations, and future directions. By following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, relevant articles were obtained from PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar databases. Six articles were included, covering topics such as osseointegration assessment, implant design optimization, and bone healing prediction. Integrating AI and FEA can improve parameter optimization, computational efficiency, and analysis time. FEA simulations were consistently used to train AI models, which were then validated against FEA-calculated data. While AI in dental implantology is still in its early stages, opportunities for innovation and refinement are apparent. Challenges, such as algorithmic misconduct and interpretation of AI outputs, need to be addressed through collaborative efforts between clinicians and computer engineers. Future research should explore incorporating factors like bone homeostasis and multiscale analysis to enhance understanding of peri-implant bone response. Long-term clinical studies are necessary to validate AI model predictions in real-world scenarios.
Experimenting a heritage approach to forest conservation and management: the Majella National Park Forest Portal
Authors: Andrisano Teodoro , Bolognesi Monica
Published: January 2024

Forests, primary components of natural ecosystems, are an essential part of territorial heritage, a common good with an inalienable value of existence. Due to their multifunctional character and their ability to provide ecosystem and eco-territorial services, they are a key element in strategies to counter climate change. For this reason, it is necessary to systematise the knowledge about their features, potential and transformations. The experimentation performed in the Majella National Park with the creation of a forestry portal, the structure, functioning, contents and updating methods of which are described in this article, is an important step forward for the development of active protection policies according to an eco-territorial approach. The system created, replicable in other contexts, can represent a valid support for planning and the elaboration of territorial projects aimed at self-sustainability.
Urban spaces of relation, protection and sharing as care places and common goods: the cases of ‘iMorticelli’ in Salerno and ‘LGBTQIA+ Centre’ in Prato
Authors: Butelli Elisa , Izzo Antonietta , Visciano Maria
Published: January 2024

The theme of care, one of the most significant theoretical models in the late 20th century philosophical thought, is today at the core of national and international debate. The lack of attention towards care activities has generated a serious crisis that highlights the injustices intrinsic to social production processes and the importance of reproductive work. In this conceptual framework, care becomes a practice, a cultural and ethical value on which it is necessary to set up new policies focused on listening, inclusion, production of public space and of proximity democracies, which in turn generate places of care becoming common goods. In this light, the article describes two practices of care and common good which, although not yet fully developed, have given rise to urban relation, protection and sharing spaces: a collective space, iMorticelli in Salerno, aspiring to become a community landmark through collaborative processes and educational, cultural and research activities; a territorial relation and protection space around genderqueer issues, the LGBTQIA+ Centre in Prato.
COMPLEX IS EASY. A Complex Evolutionary Social System Approach to Global Governance
Authors: Ferone Emilia , Pitasi Andrea
Published: January 2024

The goal of this paper is to provide a research based and policy focused general view of a Complex Evolutionary Social System Approach to Global Governance. From this perspective, to frame complex system evolution and global governance it is pivotal to outline two key epistemological distinctions: the one between complex and complicate, and the one between easy and simple. These distinctions will be explained below. Complex is whatever horizon of alternatives whose possible adjacent points require contingent selection according to self-referential coding and programming, nevertheless expanding the self-reproduction of the horizon itself. Complicate means entropy at its highest speed and power – a zero value, time and energy waste organizational model, with an ineffective design, high cost and low return. Examples will be provided also linking these concepts to those of easiness and simplicity.
Smart Working and Remote Working: Innovation within European Union
Authors: Ruzzeddu Massimiliano
Published: January 2024

Alongside the drastic closure of many production sectors, the Covid19 emergency has forced a wide range of businesses to reorganize using the possibilities offered by ICT. Private and, surprisingly, even public sectors have organized themselves with considerable speed, sometimes even circumventing certain legal constraints, to ensure the maximum possible performance through remote working. Employees, teachers, lawyers, consultants and other professionals have, in fact, begun to coordinate online work among colleagues, users and customers, so as to be able to guarantee, at least in part, the performance necessary for their work. The purpose of this study, on the other hand, is to examine the remote working phenomenon which, although easier to identify, implies very significant social changes, which in turn imply rather complex epistemic problems.Namely, I will try to respond the following Research Questions: a) how much is the phenomenon widespread across EU? b) is the introduction of RW only a consequence of the pandemic, or does it depend on a propensity for innovation?
Hard and Soft Smart Cities: An Integrated Approach
Authors: Senatore Gianluca , Sessa Melissa
Published: January 2024

This contribution aims to critically analyse smart city processes. The distinction between soft and hard smart cities goes in this direction. On the one hand, the smart city appears to be the result of a sustainable transition; on the other, it seems to live only thanks to technologies. This dichotomy, as will be seen, leaves out a whole series of social processes that also make up the smart city. Where then is the social dimension within this reasoning? The social dimension seems to be rediscovered not so much and not only in the interaction between all the actors of smartness, but also and above all in the complex interpretation offered by smartness, which does not seem to be referable only to technology and sustainability.
Un dialogo possibile? Teoria delle organizzazioni e studio dei partiti
Authors: Pizzimenti Eugenio
Published: January 2024

Literature devoted to party organizations rarely relies on Organization Theory. With the exception of the fundamental contribution by Panebianco, which dates back to 1982, limited efforts have been made towards a mutual contamination between the study of party organizational development and the vast body of theories, approaches and analytical frameworks that crowd Organization Theory. Moreover, while Organization Theory has recently paid attention to the study of political parties, party scholars are still committed to accumulating empirical knowledge or, at best, elaborating ideal-typical models. The aim of this contribution is to favour a cross-fertilization between these two literatures, by building on the premises of organizational institutionalism and on the organizations as multi-dimensional rational open systems perspective. Despite our effort is primarily conceptual, our arguments are conceived to be properly translated into empirical observations.
Le due vie weberiane del patrimonialismo. Potere personale e reti politiche
Authors: Brancaccio Luciano
Published: January 2024

Weberian categories provide a wide array of tools for understanding the phenomenon of political clientelism. They are useful not only for classifying forms, behaviors, and relationships, but also, from a diachronic and processual perspective, for comprehending the transformations affecting personalistic systems. Starting with the distinction between bureaucratic neo-patrimonialism and ceto-patrimonialism, this essay presents some theories and interpretative models that are useful for investigating even the more recent forms in which monocratic-type of personal power and political networks based on circuits of resource exchange are manifested.
Réflexions de nature conceptuelle sur la sociologie du droit de Max Weber au regard de sa Wissenschaftslehre
Authors: Treiber Hubert
Published: January 2024

That Weber’s essay on Stammler provides insights and concepts for the sociology of law is self-evident. In the following we will examine whether this is also true of his epistemology as a whole. First, we will present Stammler’s basic assumptions, which are in part contradictory (because they confuse being and ought to be), on the basis of Sinzheimer, following Coutu (2013). We refer to Sinzheimer because he presents the main criticisms of Stammler in a clear and pertinent way, which is confirmed by a reading of Stammler’s Wirtschaft und Recht. We then make a brief detour via Heinrich Popitz’s 1980 study Die normative Konstruktion von Gesellschaft. Finally, we extend the significance of Stammler’s critique of Weber’s sociology of law, highlighted by Coutu (2013), to other components of his theory of science.
An optimal secure and verifiable education content searching scheme for cloud-assisted edge computing
Authors: Yennapusa Haritha , Palle Ranadeep Reddy
Published: January 2024

Cloud-assisted edge computing transforms service delivery by providing cloud-like services near the radio access network, ensuring low-latency services for mobile devices and alleviating significant pressure on the backbone network. The encryption and storage of multimedia data on untrusted cloud servers have prompted the adoption of searchable encryption for controlled keyword searches on ciphertext. Elevating online learning experiences requires sophisticated data analysis techniques, with Big Data playing a substantial role in efficiently processing extensive learning data and enhancing the value of E-learning platforms. Over time, E-learning management systems evolve into rich repositories of learning materials, enabling subject matter experts to reuse content for creating new online materials. To tackle challenges, we propose an optimal, secure, and verifiable education content searching scheme tailored for cloud-assisted edge computing. We introduce a lightweight encryption scheme for secure data storage and design a multi-scale quantum harmonic oscillator model to enhance content searching effectiveness and ensure accurate retrieval of educational information. Performance evaluation, utilizing benchmark datasets like Kaggle web contented, the CISI test set, and data from MAHE University, consistently validates the efficiency and feasibility of the proposed scheme for E-learning applications.
Composition and Utilization of Ethnomedicinal Plants in Kenyah Ethnic, Borneo, Malaysia
Authors: Khan Waseem Razzaq , Ozturk Munir , Bakar Fauziah Abu , Ibrahim Faridah Hanum , Magiman Mohamad Maulana , Fern Elena Gregoria Chai Chin , Alhassan Abdullahi Bala , Altay Volkann
Published: January 2024

Ethnomedicinal plants are an important source of traditional medicine for many indigenous communities around the world. In Malaysia, several indigenous groups rely on these plants to treat a variety of ailments. The Kenyah people are one such group, and they have a rich tradition of using medicinal plants to maintain their health and well-being. In this study, we aimed to understand the composition and utilization of ethnomedicinal plants among the Kenyah people in Malaysia. We conducted a survey of Kenyah community members using a questionnaire and collected data on the plant species they use, the parts of the plants that are used, the methods of preparation and administration, and the ailments that the plants are used to treat. We found that the Kenyah people use a wide variety of plant species for medicinal purposes and that these plants are used to treat a range of ailments, including diabetes, release urine, pain relief and digestive disorders. The plants are prepared and administered in a number of different ways, including boiling, sun drying and grounding; and also administered either internally or externally. The Bland-Altman plot for agreement analysis revealed that the mean difference between the two sets of measurements i.e demographic description of respondents and method of uses for reported medicinal plants was small and within the limits of agreement. Our results provide important insights into the medicinal plant practices of the Kenyah people and add to our understanding of the traditional medicine practices of indigenous communities in Malaysia. Further research is needed to fully understand the medicinal properties of these plants and the optimal ways in which they should be used to treat various ailments. This research can inform the development of new pharmaceuticals, and contribute to the conservation of important plant species. It is also a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and social context in which these plants are used, ...
“Comparative Evaluation of Fracture Resistance of Custom Cast Post and Core, Pre-Fabricated Post and Core and CAD/CAM Fabricated Post and Core: An In-Vitro Study”
Authors: Akhil Pankhuri , Gupta Rajiv Kumar , Kapoor Vikram , Chauhan Abhinav
Published: January 2024

The aim of the study was to compare and evaluate fracture resistance of Custom Cast post and core, Pre-fabricated post and core and CAD/CAM fabricated post and core. Material and Methods: 60 transparent endoblocks with single root canal that simulated natural teeth were randomly divided into 3 groups of 20 endoblocks each. The working length of the root canal in the transparent endobloc was determined. The canals were prepared with K-file sizes 10,15 and 20 followed by Protaper Ni-Ti files (sizes S1, S2, F1 and F2); Dentsply by using the crown down technique to the full working length. Gutta percha was removed from the root canals with Peeso drills to a depth of 12 and post spaces were prepared in all groups with the special preparation drills of each system leaving 5mm of gutta percha in all specimens. For group 1, after root canal treatment of 20 samples, Prefabricated plastic burnout posts were coated with pattern resin and then inserted into the canal with slight pressure to take the canal impression which was further send for casting followed by using GC gold label glass ionomer resin for luting. For group 2, the Prefabricated EDELWEISS post and core were placed into the canal and the cement was allowed to set. For group 3 impression of the canal was made using pattern resin. The burnout post was scanned with a lab scanner and designing was done using the designing software. CAD-CAM fabricated post and core was placed into the canal and luted with the help of glass ionomer cement. Composite core fabrication was done and the specimens were secured in a universal load-testing machine at an angle of 1300 to the long axis of the tooth. Until fracture occurred, a compressive force was applied at a crosshead speed of 1 mm/min. The fracture loads were determined. Mean failure load for each group was recorded in N. Results: The mean fracture load of Group 1, was found to the maximum followed by Group 3 & Group 2 samples, in decreasing order. Conclusion: The mean ......
Living Simply and Living Off Grid in Mark Sundeen’s the Unsettlers
Authors: Baharuddin Khairul Hisyam , Nasir Nazatul Syima Mohd , Stark Alexander
Published: January 2024

Mark Sundeen is an American born author of many successful books touching on various themes. One of his most prolific book is The Unsettlers, which was published in 2017, and focuses on two emerging practices, living off the grid and living simply. The author combines these two themes in The Unsettlers as though to imply that they are related. This provides a starting point for the reader to understand what they are. Living simply underscores the quest to resist the material culture prevailing in America and the world today. Living off the grid underscores the quest to be free from bills and utility connections for water, electricity, and gasoline. The simplicity theory by Nick Chater. Paul Vitanyi, Jacob Feldman, Jean-Louis Dessalles, and Jürgen Schmidhuber provide a better understanding of human affinity to noncomplex things. When examined through the concepts of anti-consumerism and environmentalism, simplicity theory helps understand Sundeen’s ideas about living simply. The theory of Eco-psychology by Theodore Roszak offers a better understanding of the link between the environment and economic activities. This theory helps understand the ideas of Sundeen on living off the grid when evaluated through the concepts of environmental sustainability and ecological economics. This paper examines the motivations and processes of living simply and living off the grid.
Evaluation of the Quality of CPNS between October 2017 and March 2018 at the Hospital of Gao (Mali)
Authors: Traore Kalifa , Kone Bocary Sidi , Coulibaly Mahamoudou , Keita Sema , Sylla Cheickna , Sylla Yacouba , Guindo Issa , Brehima Bamba , Haïdara, Mamadou , Fomba Dramane , Coulibaly Yacouba Aba , Dicko Modibo , Seydo Seydo
Published: January 2024

The aim was to evaluate antenatal consultations at the maternity ward of the hospital in Gao (Mali). Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive evaluative study that involved a randomly selected sample of 122 cases of antenatal consultations carried out over a period of (6 months). Results: In our study, the 21 to 30 age group was the most represented with a rate of 67%; 23% of pregnant women were between 14 and 20 years old and 10% were over 30 years old. The Sonrhaïs were mostly represented. In fact, more than one in two pregnant women belonged to this socio-cultural group, 53.2%. The majority of our pregnant women were out of school or in high school, i.e. 55% respectively; 38%. The household profession was the most represented in our study, accounting for 60% of cases. During this study, most pregnancies were seen in the third trimester with a rate of 72%, less than % of pregnancies had had 4 PNCs. The objective of comparing the quality index of so-called high-risk pregnancies with others could not be explored due to the very limited number of these pregnancies in our sample.
Herbal Extract and White Spot Lesion: A Review
Authors: Obaid Dina H. , Hadi Rusul J. , Albo Hassan Alaa F , Al-Taai Nameer
Published: January 2024

One of the most important complications of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of white spot lesions (WSL) which represent the first clinical observation of dental caries. Fluoride is an efficient prophylaxis for WSL; however, its excessive use may lead to fluorosis. In addition, other chemicals (e.g., chlorhexidine) that have bactericidal effects may negatively affect the oral microflora. In the last decade, interest has shifted to using natural products that have beneficial effects on health. Using dental products (toothpaste, mouthwash, or oral gel) containing herbal extracts, has been shown to inhibit pathogenesis of cariogenic bacteria and consequently reduces enamel demineralization. Future longitudinal and in vivo studies are needed to explore the advantages and disadvantages of dental products containing herbs.
Manajemen Kolaborasi dan Komitmen Perusahaan Dalam Operasional Pelabuhan Sebagai Bentuk Implementasi Smart Port
Authors: Dahri Muhammad , Arisusanty Dian Junita , Santoso Agus Dwi , Moejiono Moejiono
Published: January 2024

PT.terminal petikemas Surabaya telah mengimplementasikan smart port sejak tahun 2021 dan terus melakukan pengembangan hingga saat ini. Guna mendukung pengembangan smart port di masa adaptasi kebiasaan baru, maka komitmen perusahaan memegang kendali yang sangat besar, disamping perlu didukung dengan manajemen kolaborasi yang memadai. Manajemen kolaborasi merupakan bagian atau sub konsep dari manajemen yang berfokus pada efektivitas dan efisiensi dalam membangun kolaborasi atau kerjasama, yang memerlukan pengelolaan dan pengaturan khusus. Manajemen kolaborasi di PT.terminal peti kemas Surabaya diatur dalam sebuah etika bisnis perusahaan. Etika bisnis perusahaan ini mengatur hubungan dengan pemegang saham, hubungan dengan pengguna jasa, hubungan dengan pemasok, hubungan dengan kreditur, hubungan dengan aparatur pemerintah, hubungan dengan pekerja dan hubungan industrial, hubungan dengan pesaing, hubungan dengan masyarakat dan lingkungan, hubungan atasan terhadap bawahan, hubungan bawahan terhadap atasan, hubungan dengan media, hubungan serikat pekerja, hubungan dengan anak perusahaan, hubungan dengan pemerintah sebagai regulator, hubungan dengan legislatif, hubungan dengan lembaga yudisial, hubungan dengan  investor dan Lembaga keuangan, hubungan dengan lembaga penelitian dan perguruan tinggi, hubungan dengan keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja, keamanan dan lingkungan kerja serta hubungan dengan debitur. Disamping manajemen kolaborasi, komitmen perusahaan merupakan faktor yang tidak kalah pentingnya dalam implementasi smart port. Komitmen merupakan inti daripada semua hubungan kerja yang sukses. Komitmen perusahaan terminal petikemas Surabaya diatur dalam sebuah visi, misi, nilai inti dan budaya perusahaan serta standar pedoman etika dan perilaku. Salah satu komitmen PT. terminal petikemas Surabaya yaitu Perusahaan akan selalu berusaha untuk memberikan pelayanan dengan kualitas terbaik kepada pengguna jasa pelabuhan yang diwujudkan dalam program pelayanan prima, Perusahaan juga berusaha melakukan pemeliharaan, perbaikan dan penataan berbagai fasilitas pelabuhan secara bertahap sesuai skala prioritas, agar ketersediaan fasilitas maupun peralatan tetap terjamin dengan kualitas memadai. Untuk  dapat memberikan pelayanan dengan kualitas terbaik kepada pengguna jasa pelabuhan, perusahaan secara rutin mengadakan pertemuan dengan pengguna jasa pelabuhan serta memantau hasil pertemuan agar dapat mengetahui kebutuhan pengguna jasa pelabuhan tersebut dan dapat memberikan pelayanan sesuai kebutuhan dan keinginannya, disamping itu perusahaan melakukan dan memiliki sertifikat ISO 9001:2015 terkait Mutu, ISO 14001:2015 terkait lingkungan, ISO 45001:2018 terkait keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja, ISO 28000:2007 terkait keamanan informasi sebagai bentuk komitmen dalam hal standarisasi mutu dan sistem pelayanan jasa kepelabuhanan secara terintegrasi.
Odontologia Sustentável: reciclagem de lâminas de chumbo de películas radiográficas
Authors: Piardi Rafaela , Conde Alexandre
Published: January 2024

A diminuição na produção de resíduos por meio da prevenção, redução, reciclagem e reuso é um dos Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável da Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU). O gerenciamento de resíduos sólidos de serviços de saúde reflete uma conduta de responsabilidade social e ambiental. Desta forma, o objetivo do presente estudo foi dar empregabilidade ao componente metálico do resíduo radiológico. Com esta finalidade, foi confeccionado um arco de Young em material reciclado, através da fundição das lâminas de chumbo das películas radiográficas. Para tanto, foi realizada a coleta das lâminas de chumbo do resíduo radiológico, posteriormente, foi realizada a confecção de um arco de Young em cera e a partir do seu molde em revestimento à base de fosfato, realizou-se a fundição do chumbo para obtenção do arco de Young em material reciclado. O conhecimento em relação à reciclagem das lâminas de chumbo de películas radiográficas é de extrema relevância e, ao mesmo tempo, informação importante que pode minimizar os impactos ambientais relacionados ao seu descarte. Portanto, através do presente estudo, foi possível dar empregabilidade ao componente metálico do resíduo radiológico, através da confecção de um arco de Young em material reciclado.
EXPERIÊNCIA DE ENSINO DE LIBRAS A DISTÂNCIA PARA ATENDENTES DO SINE/MG
Authors: Araújo Barbosa Eva dos Reis , Caetano de Araújo Patrícia Maria
Published: January 2024

Este relato de experiência narra a implementação da segunda edição do Curso Básico de Língua Brasileira de Sinais (Libras), por meio de uma iniciativa da Pró-Reitora de Extensão (PROEX) da Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais (UEMG) e da Coordenadoria de Ensino a Distância (CEAD), em parceria com a Secretaria de Estado de Desenvolvimento Social (SEDESE). O curso foi oferecido na modalidade EAD (Educação a Distância), aos profissionais atendentes dos postos do Sistema Nacional de Emprego (SINE), das diversas cidades de Minas Gerais. Para tanto, primeiramente, são apresentadas a trajetória e importância da CEAD para a divulgação da Libras e o acesso à EAD pela comunidade interna e externa da universidade. Em seguida, é detalhada a estrutura do curso, e, por fim, são discutidos os resultados obtidos. Espera-se, com este relato, mostrar a importância de iniciativas como esta para a promoção da acessibilidade comunicacional e inclusão dos surdos na sociedade.
Profitability Analysis Using the Du Pont System Method In the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Distribution Subsector of a Go-Public Company for The Period 2017-2021
Authors: Nathaniel Adriel , Sugiarto Bambang , Handayani Sri
Published: January 2024

The aim of this study is to analyze the profitability level of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods companies in the Retail and Distributor of Medicines (D111), Rental and Distributor of Food (D112), and Processed Food Distributors (D222) subsectors listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange in the period 2017-2021 based on Du Pont system analysis. The Du Pont system is an analysis method used to show the interaction between Net Profit Margin (NPM), Total Asset Turnover (TATO), Return on Asset (ROA) and Equity Multiplier in determining the value of Return on Equity (ROE). This type of research is descriptive quantitative using the Du-Pont analysis method. The method used in this study is judgement sampling. Types of data and data sources use secondary data derived from financial statements published by companies that are samples of research and data from the Stock Exchange of Indonesia. Analysis shows that PT. Tigaraksa Satria Tbk has the highest profitability as a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods subsector distribution company. The company's ROE from 2017 to 2020 is higher than the industry average, by 2019 has increased and decreased by 2021. PT. Wicaksana Overseas International Tbk became a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods subsector distribution company with the lowest profitability performance of the five samples, based on analysis carried out by the company's ROE from 2017 to 2020 experienced a decline below the industry average and by 2021 a decrease slightly above the industrial average.
No College Students Left Behind: Writing Module Incorporating Critical Thinking Skills for the National Postgraduate Entrance Examination in China
Authors: Jiangang Lyu , Eng Lin Siew
Published: January 2024

In recent years, Chinese universities and scholars have recognised the significance of critical thinking. Despite this growing awareness, integrating critical thinking skills into the curriculum remains a challenge in China. To gain entry to postgraduate programmes, students majoring in management in the country are required to take a National Postgraduate Entrance Examination (NPEE) that emphasises logical knowledge related to critical thinking and writing. Hence, this study aims to develop a writing module that incorporates critical thinking skills for college students in China. To achieve this, a mixed methods approach was employed. Firstly, a prototype writing module was created using the Analyse, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate (ADDIE) Model and verified by content experts for content validity. Subsequently, the module was implemented in a traditional classroom setting. For the pilot study, a pilot sample of 50 students was randomly chosen from a training centre in China that assists college students to prepare for the examination. For the next stage, 100 students were selected as the study sample. After implementing the writing module, both quantitative and qualitative analysis were conducted. The results indicated a significant improvement in participants' scores in the pre-test and post-test, demonstrating the effectiveness of the writing module in fostering critical thinking skills. The writing module developed by the researchers will have a profound effect on Chinese teachers' teaching in the future. It will provide them with clear instructional materials to cultivate Chinese students' critical thinking abilities, ensuring that no college students will be left behind.

 

Received: 27 October 2023 / Accepted: 22 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Interrelation between Character Accentuations and Defense Mechanisms in University Students
Authors: Panteleeva Olga
Published: January 2024

This article aims to study possible relationships between character accentuations and psychological defense mechanisms in university students. The Leonhard–Shmishek test questionnaire “Personality Accentuations” and the Plutchik–Kellerman–Conte questionnaire “Life Style Index” were used. The results were analyzed using correlation, for which the Spearman r-coefficient was used. The significance of differences between the groups was calculated using the Kruskal–Wallis H-test, and a comparative analysis of the indicator percentages was also conducted. It was found that hyperthymic, emotive, and exalted accentuations prevailed among the students surveyed. Furthermore, it was concluded that students with hyperthymic accentuation tend to use the denial defense mechanism; rationalization is inherent in students with emotive accentuation, and substitution is inherent in students with exalted accentuation. The data obtained allow for the following conclusion: the characteristic features of accentuations can influence the choice and use of certain defense mechanisms. The research results expand the possibilities in psychological and pedagogical work at the university to help students who have difficulty adapting, in academic performance, and in self-determination.

 

Received: 21 August 2023 / Accepted: 24 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Convergent and Discriminant Validity of the Bafadal`s Leadership Morality Questionnaire in Indonesian Context
Authors: Bafadal Ibrahim , Atmoko Adi , Sunandar Asep , Arjanto Paul , Da Conceição Soares Maria Imaculada
Published: January 2024

Objective: This study aims to address the lack of quantitative, culturally contextualized measures for evaluating moral leadership in Indonesian primary schools. The objectives are threefold: 1) to assess the convergent validity of Bafadal's Leadership Morality Questionnaire (BLMQ) within the Indonesian educational setting; 2) to evaluate the discriminant validity of the BLMQ; and 3) to derive actionable insights for administrators and policymakers based on the findings. Method: A quantitative survey-based approach was employed, gathering data from 362 prospective school principals in East Java, Indonesia. A series of scales including the BLMQ, Moral Foundations Questionnaire (MFQ), Moral Competency Inventory (MCI), Self-Esteem Scale (SES), and Locus of Control (LoC) were administered. Results: The study revealed significant positive correlations between the BLMQ and other moral metrics such as the MFQ and MCI, suggesting convergent validity. On the other hand, low and non-significant correlations were found between the BLMQ and scales like the SES and LoC, which suggests discriminant validity. Notably, the correlation between the BLMQ and MCI was not statistically significant. Conclusion: The BLMQ demonstrates both convergent and discriminant validity, as it aligns closely with other moral metrics like the MFQ but not with unrelated scales like the SES and LoC. However, the non-significant correlation between the BLMQ and MCI suggests that these two instruments may be capturing different facets of moral competency.

 

Received: 21 September 2023 / Accepted: 4 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
The Role of Mothers in the Education of their Preschool Children: A Comparative Qualitative Study
Authors: Carcausto-Calla Wilfredo , Cucho Leyva María Patricia , Villena Guerrero Mirella Patricia , Zapata Noel Alcas , Alza-Salvatierra María Soledad
Published: January 2024

The objective of the study was to analyze the role of mothers in preschool education before and after the pandemic. The design used was descriptive-comparative with a qualitative approach. Nine mothers of preschool children from two public educational institutions in Lima-Peru participated. The verbal data was collected through in-depth interviews. Four subcategories were found: support in homework, support in learning activities, expectations and concerns, needs in terms of resources and forms of communication. In conclusion, before the pandemic, education was primarily teacher-centered. Currently, due to the lack of psychomotor, socioemotional, and communicative development caused by the pandemic, mothers are more involved and understand that the roles of parents and teachers are shared to ensure children's learning.

 

Received: 20 September 2023 / Accepted: 22 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Board Composition and Cash Hoarding: Evidence from Jordanian Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Authors: Hassan Dana , Iskandrani Majd , Yaseen Hadeel , AlMaharmeh Mohammad
Published: January 2024

This study examines the influence of board composition on cash hoarding in Jordan. Based on a sample of 24 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) between 2010 and 2020, the results show that board size has a positive impact on cash hoarding, whereas board independence has a significant negative influence on cash hoarding. Importantly, we note that cash hoarding is not affected by either chief executive officer (CEO) duality or female directors, contradicting the idea that women are risk-averse when making financing decisions. Regarding the other explanatory variables, the results reveal that firm size and operational risk have a significant and negative effect on cash hoarding, whereas growth opportunities have a positive and significant impact on cash hoarding. Finally, cash hoarding is not affected by cash flows. The results remain robust after addressing the endogeneity problem, and they enrich the literature with new evidence of the influence of female directors on cash hoarding in Jordan, where female board representation is low. Furthermore, the results provide evidence of the role of CEO duality on boards of directors, an issue that regulatory bodies in Jordan should consider when planning future governance reforms. Subjects: Quantitative finance, corporate finance, business, management, and accounting.

 

Received: 9 July 2023 / Accepted: 18 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Visibility of Care Ethics in Adventist Professional Nursing Education from a Philosophical Perspective
Authors: Vallejos-Atalaya Ruth , Meneses-La-Riva Mónica Elisa , Tuesta-Guerra Rosa , Vásquez-Villanueva Salomón , Morales-Garcia Wilter C. , Cabanillas-Chavez María Teresa , Polonia Ana da Costa
Published: January 2024

Objective: To analyze the scientific evidence on the visibility of care ethics in the professional training of nursing from an Adventist philosophy perspective. Methodology: This study is a literature review. Information was sourced from online databases including Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL plus, MEDLINE (PubMed), Wiley, Lilacs, and Google Scholar. Selection criteria included original and review articles from 2009 to 2020. Thirty documents related to nursing philosophy and Christian philosophy were analyzed. Of these, 21 met the inclusion criteria, which highlighted the Adventist vision and worldview, the value of human life, care ethics, patient valuation, love for one's neighbor and God, who is the Creator, sustainer, and redeemer. Results: Nursing professionals who incorporate religion into their training adhere to care ethics. Adventist nursing philosophy focuses on the individual and their worldview, encompassing knowledge, logic, epistemology, action, and ethical values. Conclusions: The literature showed that the philosophy of Adventist nurses strengthens and magnifies professional practice. Adventist nursing bears witness to the practice of Christian principles and values throughout its training and professional practice, providing holistic care that covers physical, mental, social, and spiritual aspects.

 

Received: 5 July 2023 / Accepted: 14 December 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024
Predictive Factors of Attitudes Towards Scientific Research in University Teachers in Peru
Authors: Mescua-Figueroa Augusto César , Ramos-Farroñán Emma Verónica , Pagador-Flores Sandra Elizabeth , Reyes-Pérez Moisés David , Arbulú-Ballesteros Marco Agustín
Published: January 2024

Scientific research is essential for university teachers and the university in general, since its main objective is to generate and disseminate knowledge. The objective of this study was to examine the factors that influence the attitudes of university lecturers in Peru towards scientific research. The study employed a quantitative methodology, focusing on an explanatory-predictive framework. A 28-item questionnaire related to university teachers' attitudes towards research was applied, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.9 reliability. The sample included the participation of 405 university teachers from different regions of Peru with 1 to 30 years of professional experience. Non-parametric analysis of variance (ANOVA) statistical techniques were applied for data processing. The results showed that the factors analysed (sex, years of experience, and region of origin) predicted the behavioural and cognitive dimensions but not the affective dimension. Teachers from the northern part of the country and Lima have prevalence in the behavioural and cognitive dimensions, and most teachers have a high level in the behavioural and cognitive dimensions but a low level in the affective dimension. The results are consistent with previous studies showing that attitudes towards research are influenced by factors such as age, research subject, participation in research activities, and social capital.

 

Received: 10 June 2023 / Accepted: 25 November 2023 / Published: 5 January 2024