bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Necrosis avascular de la cabeza del fémur en un paciente pediátrico con drepanocitosis: a propósito de un caso
Authors: Porras-Moreno Adriana , Soto-Herrera Gabriela
Published: April 2024

La drepanocitosis o anemia de células falciformes es una hemoglobinopatía hereditaria que se transmite de forma autosómica recesiva, la cual está asociada con episodios de dolor agudo y daño progresivo a órganos blanco que producen un gran impacto en la esperanza y la calidad de vida de quienes la padecen.La necrosis avascular de la cabeza del fémur es una complicación bien conocida en los pacientes con drepanocitosis presente hasta en un 25 % de los pacientes adultos y tanto en un 12 % de los pacientes pediátricos.A continuación, se presenta el caso de un paciente masculino de 9 años con drepanocitosis, quien en cita de control refirió 15 días de coxalgia y claudicación de la marcha. Tras realizar estudios radiológicos se documentó una necrosis avascular de la cabeza del fémur, convirtiéndose de esta manera en el primer caso documentado en el Hospital Nacional de Niños de Costa Rica de un paciente pediátrico con una necrosis avascular de la cadera del fémur como complicación de su  drepanocitosis.
Implementing moving object capability in a two-phase Eulerian model for sediment transport applications
Authors: Puig Montella Eduard , Bonamy Cyrille , Chauchat Julien , Hsu Tian-Jian
Published: April 2024

This article presents the validation of a modified 6DoF solver which includes the contribution of particle forces on rigid objects. The solver is an extension of sedFoam, employed for a wide range of sediment transport applications. The first validation consists in a simple case of a sphere freely falling in a pure fluid. Then, the same sphere is submerged in a fluid with suspended particles. The next step involves placing a granular bed under the sphere to study its arrest due to particle-particle interactions. Lastly, the trajectory of a cylinder immersed in a uniform granular flow is studied to emphasize the lift and drag forces exerted by the particle phase on the solid object. Results show that overSedDyMFoam accurately reproduces experimental/numerical measurements successfully capturing the behavior of solid objects subjected to granular and fluid forces. This implementation is a significant step towards understanding complex interactions between fluid, particles, and structures.
Online Purchasing Decisions Affected by Social Factors and Functionality
Authors: CERNY Matej , HANAK Robert
Published: April 2024

Online shopping has been experiencing continuous growth over the past few decades, a trend that was further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is no expectation that this trend will slow down in the near future. The goal of this paper is to investigate specific factors, which could affect purchasing decisions on the Internet. We created two models, tested and compared them applying logistic regression on the sample of 1318 adults. Model 1 was designed to test the importance of other customers’ reviews by purchasing decisions. Model 2 tested the financial/non-financial benefits of online shopping. In model 1, we identified these statistically significant predictors related to social characteristics 1. Gender, 2. Study at university, 3. Identification with statement, 4. Purchase on electronic marketplaces, and with functionality: 5. The most trust-inspiring e-shop function, 6. Comparison of similar products from different sellers before purchasing. These factors explain, according to Nagelkerke R, 0.196 variability. In the second model for the social characteristics were: 1. Type of settlement, and for functionality: 2. Preferred payment option, and they explain 0.0341 variability of the dependent variable.
Effects of keratin6/16 heterodimer on diabetic wound healing treatment with topical metformin
Authors: Tombultürk Fatma Kübra
Published: April 2024

Diabetes is an important public health problem, and it is well known that healing processes are impaired in diabetic wounds as one of its complications. Keratins are structural proteins found in skin cells and play a vital role in wound healing and skin integrity. While there is increasing interest in the anti-inflammatory properties of metformin, a drug commonly used for diabetes, its potential effect on wound healing and keratins is not yet fully understood. In this context, it was aimed to evaluate how metformin administration affects keratin 6 and keratin 16 expression at both mRNA and protein levels. In this study conducted on diabetic rats, the effects of topically applied metformin on keratins in wound healing were investigated. Then, protein and mRNA expression levels of keratin 6 and keratin 16 in treated wounds were compared with untreated wounds using reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction and immunohistochemistry methods. The results of the study are likely to detail changes in the expression levels of keratin 6 and keratin 16 after metformin administration. This information will shed light on how metformin affects the molecular mechanisms involved in wound healing, particularly concerning these important structural proteins. Understanding these changes may provide insight into potential therapeutic approaches to improve diabetic wound healing. By elucidating the effect of metformin on keratin expression, the study may contribute to the development of targeted therapies aimed at improving the healing process in diabetic wounds.
A INCLUSÃO DE ALUNOS COM TRANSTORNO DE ESPECTRO AUTISTA: ESTRATÉGIAS PEDAGÓGICAS PARA INCLUSÃO EFETIVA
Authors: Mendonça Maria Madalena Dantas , Santos Maria Pricila Miranda dos
Published: April 2024

A inclusão de alunos com desenvolvimento atípico no ensino regular configura-se como aspecto central das políticas educacionais em âmbito internacional e no Brasil, especificamente, tem ocorrido um acréscimo constante do número de alunos matriculados, especialmente no Ensino Fundamental, gerando progressivos desafios de natureza organizacional, política, pedagógica e cultural para os educadores. O presente estudo tem como objetivo descrever como as unidades de Educação Infantil vêm promovendo a inclusão escolar de crianças com Transtorno do Espectro Autista – TEA.  A metodologia utilizada foi um estudo de natureza básica, de caráter bibliográfico de abordagem qualitativa, com foco em autores que abordem a temática em questão. Espera-se que ao final desse estudo seja possível compreender melhor a efetivação das ações voltadas para o processo de inclusão, pois assim, melhores serão os resultados de aprendizagem obtidos por todos os envolvidos, notadamente para os alunos com Transtorno de Espectro Autista, até porque, novas compreensões do significado do que é ensinar e aprender numa educação inclusiva permitirá o conhecimento sobre as verdadeiras necessidades e potencialidades de cada um, o que facilitará o desenvolvimento de propostas pedagógicas eficazes na produção de conhecimentos.
RELATO DE ESTÁGIO EM PSICOLOGIA TENDO COMO TEMA A TRIAGEM PSICOLÓGICA REALIZADA EM UM CENTRO EDUCACIONAL NA CIDADE DE CURITIBA, PARANÁ
Authors: Silva Rosa Kioko Iida da , Cabral Eleandro de Souza , Silva Diego da , Machado Regina Maria
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo o relato de experiência de estágio em Psicologia referente a triagens de pacientes, em um Centro Educacional localizado na cidade de Curitiba, Paraná. Foram realizadas 11 triagens com o objetivo de encaminhar pacientes para atendimentos na clínica Escola, pelos alunos de 8º ao 10º período, experimentando o primeiro contato com o público e treinamento no campo de triagem. As principais demandas estão relacionadas com ansiedade e depressão que acometem a população atual. As triagens são de grande valia para o aprendizado dos acadêmicos de Psicologia haja vista que são um treino para os atendimentos psicoterapêuticos que virão sequencialmente no curso de Psicologia.
RELATO DE EXPERIÊNCIA DE ESTÁGIO EM PSICOLOGIA EM UMA INSTITUIÇÃO DE LONGA PERMANÊNCIA PARA IDOSOS: CUIDADO, HUMANIZAÇÃO E ÉTICA NO TRABALHO COM A TERCEIRA IDADE
Authors: Machado Carmen Maria Aggio , Azevedo Marilene Cristine Soares de , Tissen Mônica Rogalsky , Silva Diego da
Published: April 2024

O presente artigo tem por objetivo o relato de experiência de estágio em psicologia em uma instituição de longa permanência para idosos localizada na cidade de Curitiba. Para tanto foram realizados encontros de observação participante no local no ano de 2022. Com o estágio foi possível perceber a importância do trabalho humanizado, ético e responsável com tal público, haja vista que são pessoas vulneráveis e precisam de cuidados adequados que possam dar a eles a melhor qualidade de vida. O estágio em Psicologia permite que os futuros profissionais estejam engajados neste cuidado e possam se preparar melhor para o atendimento desta demanda.
Cancellation of cloud shadow effects in the absorbing aerosol index retrieval algorithm of TROPOMI
Authors: Trees Victor J. H. , Wang Ping , Stammes Piet , Tilstra Lieuwe G. , Donovan David P. , Siebesma A. Pier
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Cloud shadows can be detected in the radiance measurements of the TROPOMI instrument on board the Sentinel-5P satellite due to its high spatial resolution, and could possibly affect its air quality products. The cloud shadow induced signatures are, however, not always apparent and may depend on various cloud and scene parameters. Hence, the quantification of the cloud shadow impact requires the analysis of large data sets. Here we use the cloud shadow detection algorithm DARCLOS to detect cloud shadow pixels in the TROPOMI absorbing aerosol index (AAI) product over Europe during 8 months. For every shadow pixel, we automatically select cloud- and shadow-free neighbour pixels, in order to estimate the cloud shadow induced signature. In addition, we simulate the measured cloud shadow impact on the AAI with our newly developed 3D radiative transfer algorithm MONKI. Both the measurements and simulations show that the average cloud shadow impact on the AAI is close to zero (0.06 and 0.16, respectively). However, the top-of-atmosphere reflectance ratio between 340 and 380 nm, which is used to compute the AAI, is significantly increased in 95 % of the shadow pixels. So, cloud shadows are bluer than surrounding non-shadow pixels. Our simulations explain that the traditional AAI formula intrinsically already corrects for this cloud shadow effect, via the lower retrieved scene albedo. This cancellation of cloud shadow signatures is not always perfect, sometimes yielding second order low and high biases in the AAI which we also successfully reproduce with our simulations. We show that the magnitude of those second order cloud shadow effects depends on various cloud parameters which are difficult to determine for the shadows measured with TROPOMI. We conclude that a potential cloud shadow correction strategy for the TROPOMI AAI would therefore be complicated if not unnecessary.
Cooling radiative forcing effect enhancement of atmospheric amines-mineral particle caused by heterogeneous uptake and oxidation
Authors: Zhang Weina , Mai Jianhua , Fan Zhichao , Ji Yongpeng , Ji Yuemeng , Li Guiying , Gao Yanpeng , An Taicheng
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Warming radiative forced effect (RFE) derived from atmospheric amines attracts lots of attentions because of their contributions to brown carbons. Herein, the enhanced influence of amines (methyl-, dimethyl-, and trimethylamine) on cooling RFE of mineral particles is first confirmed at visible wavelengths. Present results state heterogeneous uptake and oxidation reactions of atmospheric amines are feasible on mineral particle at clean/polluted conditions, which are proofed by related thermodynamics and kinetics data obtained using combined classical molecular dynamics and density function theory methods. Based on mineral particles, simple forcing efficiency (SFE) results explain that amine uptake induces at least 11.8 % – 29.5 % enhancement on cooling RFE of amine-mineral particles at visible wavelengths. After amines’ heterogeneous oxidation, oxidized amine-mineral particles’ cooling RFE are furthermore enhanced due to increased oxygen contents. Moreover, oxidized trimethylamine-mineral particle under clean condition shows 45.6 % – 47.1 % SFE increment at 400–600 nm, which is at least 13.5 % higher than that of itself under polluted condition, due to high-oxygen-content product formation through trimethylamine autoxidation. Our results suggest cooling RFE derived from atmospheric amines can be equally important to their warming RFE on atmosphere. It is necessary to update heterogeneous oxidation mechanism and kinetics data of amines in atmospheric model in order to accurately evaluate the whole RFE caused by amines on atmosphere.
Basal channels, ice thinning and grounding zone retreat at Thwaites Glacier, West Antarctica
Authors: Chartrand Allison M. , Howat Ian M. , Joughin Ian R. , Smith Benjamin E.
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Antarctic ice shelves buttress the flow of the ice sheet, tempering sea level rise, but they are vulnerable to basal melting from contact with the ocean, as well as mass loss due to fracture and calving. Melt channels and similar features at the bases of ice shelves have been linked to enhanced basal melting and observed to intersect the grounding line, where the greatest melt rates are often observed. The ice shelf of Thwaites Glacier is especially vulnerable to melt and subsequent retreat of the grounding line because the glacier has an inland–sloping bed leading to a deep trough below the grounded ice sheet. We use digital surface models from 2010–2022 to investigate the evolution of ice–shelf basal channels and a proxy for the grounding line on the Thwaites Glacier ice shelf. We find that the highest sustained rates of grounding–line retreat (up to 0.7 km a-1) are associated with high melt rates (up to ~250 m a-1) near the intersections of basal channels with the grounding zone, steep local retrograde slopes, and where subglacial channel discharge is expected. Detailed observations of basal channels collocated with regions of grounding–line retreat will further elucidate the complicated processes occurring at the ice–ocean interface and hopefully lead to more accurate estimates of current and future ice–shelf melting and evolution.
An evaluation of flow-routing algorithms for calculating contributing area on regular grids
Authors: Prescott Alexander B. , Pelletier Jon D. , Chataut Satya , Ananthanarayan Sriram
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Calculating contributing area (often used as a proxy for surface water discharge) within a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) or Landscape Evolution Model (LEM) is a fundamental operation in geomorphology. Here we document that a commonly used multiple-flow-direction algorithm for calculating contributing area, i.e., D∞ of Tarboton (1997), is sufficiently biased along the cardinal and ordinal directions that it is unsuitable for some standard applications of flow-routing algorithms. We revisit the purported excess dispersion of the MFD algorithm of Freeman (1991) that motivated the development of D∞ and demonstrate that MFD is superior to D∞ when tested against analytic solutions for the contributing areas of idealized landforms and the predictions of the shallow-water-equation solver FLO-2D for more complex landforms in which the water-surface slope is closely approximated by the bed slope. We also introduce a new flow-routing algorithm entitled IDS (in reference to the iterative depth-and-slope-dependent nature of the algorithm) that is more suitable than MFD for applications in which the bed and water-surface slopes differ substantially. IDS solves for water flow depths under steady hydrologic conditions by distributing the discharge delivered to each grid point from upslope to its downslope neighbors in rank order of elevation (highest to lowest) and in proportion to a power-law function of the square root of the water-surface slope and the five-thirds power of the water depth, mimicking the relationships among water discharge, depth, and surface slope in Manning’s equation. IDS is iterative in two ways: 1) water depths are added in small increments so that the water-surface slope can gradually differ from the bed slope, facilitating the spreading of water in areas of laterally unconfined flow, and 2) the partitioning of discharge from high to low elevations can be repeated, improving the accuracy of the solution as the water depths of downslope grid points become more well approximated with each successive iteration. We assess the performance of IDS by comparing its results to those of FLO-2D for a variety of real and idealized landforms and to an analytic solution of the shallow-water equations. We also demonstrate how IDS can be modified to solve other fluid-dynamical nonlinear partial differential equations arising in Earth-surface processes, such as the Boussinesq equation for the height of the water table in an unconfined aquifer.
Simulation of cold powder avalanches considering daily snowpack and weather situations to enhance road safety
Authors: Glaus Julia , Wikstrom Jones Katreen , Bartelt Perry , Christen Marc , Stoffel Lukas , Gaume Johan , Bühler Yves
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Snow avalanches are rapid gravitational mass movements that represent a significant hazard to both humans and infrastructure, including traffic lines. In this context, risk management in mountainous region usually relies on experience of avalanche experts, observations in the field, weather and snowpack measurements and numerical simulations, which are typically based on shallow water equations. Ensuring road safety requires considering daily weather conditions, snowpack characteristics, and terrain features. To include a numerical model in the decision process for road safety, it is essential to incorporate these aspects and provide insights into utilizing measurements as input parameters for the simulations. This study investigates the predictive capabilities of the numerical simulation model RAMMS::EXTENDED, an extended version of the well established RAMMS software developed at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche research SLF over the past fifteen years, to estimate avalanche run-out distances. Specifically tailored to cold powder avalanches dynamics, taking into account the temperature of the snowpack and erosion, our inquiry utilizes meteorological station measurements as an input to evaluate the model's performance. We begin by providing an overview of the model, examining its physical and practical aspects. We then conduct a sensitivity analysis on input and system parameters, focusing on avalanche dynamics representation. Leveraging drone-based observational data, we perform a comparative analysis to validate the simulation results. Additional to the recalculation of avalanches due to the sensitivity analysis, we show that we achieve meaningful predictions of the avalanche run-out distance for cold powder avalanches incorporating snow height and snow temperature measured by weather stations at two different altitudes. In the future, a further refined and validated version of this approach could allow for near real time hazard assessments to improve the decision making for road-closer and re-opening. Additionally, we plan to calibrate the model for wet-snow avalanches, to cover a larger range of weather scenarios.
Benthos as a key driver of morphological change in coastal regions
Authors: Arlinghaus Peter , Schrum Corinna , Kröncke Ingrid , Zhang Wenyan
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Benthos has long been recognized as an important factor influencing local sediment stability, deposition, and erosion rates. However, its role in long-term (annual to decadal scale) and large-scale coastal morphological change remains largely speculative. This study aims to derive a quantitative understanding of the importance of benthos in the morphological development of a tidal embayment (Jade Bay) as representative of tidal coastal regions. To achieve this, we first applied a machine-learning-aided species abundance model to derive a complete map of benthos (functional groups, abundance, and biomass) in the study area, based on abundance and biomass measurements. The derived data were used to parameterize the benthos effect on sediment stability, erosion rates and deposition rates, erosion and hydrodynamics in a 3-dimensional hydro-eco-morphodynamic model, which was then applied to Jade Bay to hindcast the morphological and sediment change for 2000–2009. Simulation results indicate significantly improved performance with the benthos effect included. Simulations including benthos show consistency with measurements regarding morphological and sediment changes, while abiotic drivers (tides, storm surges) alone result in a reversed pattern in terms of erosion and deposition contrary to measurement. Based on comparisons among scenarios with various combinations of abiotic and biotic factors, we further investigated the level of complexity of the hydro-eco-morphodynamic models that is needed to capture long-term and large-scale coastal morphological development. The accuracy in the parameterization data was crucial for increasing model complexity. When the parameterization uncertainties were high, the increased model complexity decreased the model performance.
Zircon luminescence dating revisited
Authors: Schmidt Christoph , Halter Théo , Hanson Paul R. , Ulianov Alexey , Putlitz Benita , King Georgina E. , Kreutzer Sebastian
Published: April 2024

Abstract. Luminescence dating plays a pivotal role in Quaternary science, yet ongoing methodological challenges persist in refining the temporal range, accuracy, and precision of luminescence methods. Our contribution revisits zircons as potential alternative dosimeters to quartz, feldspar, or calcite for routine dating applications. The essential advantage of zircons over other minerals is the time-invariant and high internal dose rate due to high radionuclide contents, dominating over the more challenging-to-assess external contribution. Reported drawbacks are low zircon abundance, laborious sample preparation, signal instabilities, unknown optical signal resetting rates, and low signal intensities. Our present study uses modern luminescence detection equipment and analytical methods to investigate mineral separation, mineral characteristics, bleachability, signal spectra and intensities as well as the potential to auto-regenerate signals. We present results for two zircon samples different in provenance, trace element composition and luminescence characteristics, each of them containing a couple of hundred grains. Optically stimulated luminescence (OSL) signal resetting rates of zircon in response to simulated sunlight exposure are orders of magnitudes faster than for feldspar and slightly slower than for quartz. The recorded thermoluminescence (TL) spectra confirm previously published results with luminescence emissions in the UV/violet and red wavelength range, supplemented by narrowband emissions associated with rare earth element dopants. Storage experiments of single zircon grains for auto-regenerated measurements over 1.5 years yielded very low OSL signals. At the same time, after only three weeks, we measured acceptable TL signal intensities at the cost of lower bleaching rates. To date, the auto-regeneration approach seems to be a promising and accurate approach to date zircon light exposure events, especially when combining the natural OSL with auto-regenerated TL. However, further studies are required to optimise signal intensities and establish zircons as viable targets for routine dating applications.
Appendectomy Open Versus Laparoscopic in Developing World Scenario
Authors: Saif Ud Din Awan  , Ayesha Naureen Awan  , Nadia Haleem  , Hina Fayyaz
Published: April 2024

Background: Laparoscopic surgery is an expanding field which is recognized as gold standard for cholecystectomy, it is being increasingly used by many surgical subspecialties with advantage of being minimal invasive and being both diagnostic and therapeutic. Objectives: This study was done to evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic appendectomy in a developing world scenario.Material and Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted under department of general surgery from September 2019 to August 2021. The patients presenting to the ER department were evaluated based on Alvarado score. Alternate patients underwent laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA). Based upon clinical and imaging signs of acute appendicitis (i.e. Alvarado score of 7 or more) and consent to be the part of study, were used as inclusion criteria, while pregnancy, patients who could not tolerate increased intra-abdominal pressure/prolonged anesthesia, patients under 10 years of age and patients with evidence of appendicular mass formation were excluded from the study. The standard surgical techniques were performed for both groups and the patients were followed up in immediate post-operative period, at 6 months and one year. Results: The parameters observed were duration of surgery average 25 minutes (range 15-50 mins) for OA and 70 minutes (range 40-90 mins) for LA (P-Value 1.41E-70), return to preoperative activity level was 13 days (range 10-17 days) for OA and 10 days (range 9-14 days) for LA (P-Value 6.69034E-22), and average cost for OA was PKR 35279.00 while for LA was PKR 72168.00 (P-Value 1.24442E-60). Remaining parameters were not significantly different.Conclusion: The evidence available clearly demonstrates that laparoscopic appendectomy is superior to open appendectomy in terms of hospital stay, post-operative pain and return to work, however in a few situations the procedure needs to be converted therefore the surgeon must be conversant with open appendectomy for complicated case. Moreover, cost is a major factor determining the choice of procedure specially in the developing countries. Keywords: Appendectomy, Developing world, Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Open versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Pakistan,
Dual-Task Specific Training or Conventional Physiotherapeutic Interventions, Which one is more Effective?
Authors: Nisaruddin  , Muslim Khan  , Saima Rahman  , Iqra Muslim
Published: April 2024

Background: Physiotherapeutic interventions play a crucial role in motor re-learning and functional recovery for stroke patients with upper and lower limb motor impairments. Among these interventions, dual-task training (DTT) has demonstrated significant effectiveness in enhancing the functional recovery of stroke patients. Objective: This study aims to compare the effectiveness of DTT and conventional physical therapy in ambulating right-hemiplegic stroke patients.Material and Methods: A randomized control trial (RCT) was conducted at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Saidu group of Teaching Hospital, 2nd March 2020 to 3rd August 2020. Chronic right-hemiplegic stroke patients meeting set inclusion criteria were randomly assigned to two groups: the treatment group (TG) receiving DTT and the control group (CG) undergoing conventional physical therapy. DTT interventions included walking forward, backward, and sideways on a smooth surface while holding an 80-gram sandbag. The CG received conventional physiotherapy involving mat activities, strengthening, stretching exercises, and ambulation/gait training. Pre- and post-tests collected clinical data analyzed on SPSS 22 included spatial and temporal variables, 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Time Up & Go Test (TUG), step length, cadence, cycle time, and stride length. Results: Out of 18 patients, each group had 50%, comprising 5 males (28%) and 4 females (22%). The mean age in CG was 57.20± 5.20, and in TG, it was 57.27± 6.10 years. Baseline clinical parameters were nearly identical between groups (P>0.05). Post-test scores revealed significant improvements in spatial and temporal gait variables, 10MWT score, cadence, step length, stride, and cycle time in TG compared to CG (P<0.05). Conclusion: Dual-task training and conventional physical therapy both significantly enhance the functional ability of right-hemiplegic patients across all gait temporal and spatial parameters. Keywords: Conventional physical therapy, Dual task training, Gait & ambulation, Stroke.
Comparison of Color Matching Ability of Dental Students and Dental Graduates using Vita Tooth Guide 3-D Master
Authors: Preesa Salman  , Aamir Mehmood Butt  , Waqas  , Madiha  , Azizullah Muhammad Nawaz Qureshi  , Uzma Bashir  , Salman Shams
Published: April 2024

Background: Achieving a satisfactory color match for dental restorations necessitates the effective selection and replication of shades. The knowledge of color science provides an understanding of the fundamental principles governing color mixing and interactionObjective: To compare the ability of color matching of dental students and dental graduates using vita tooth guide 3-D master.Material and Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 participants (100 dental students and 100 graduates) at the Prosthodontics department, LUMHS, Jamshoro using convenience sampling technique. At some time between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The vita tooth guide 3D master® shade guide (VITA, Japan incorp) was used to compare the ability to match colors. Each participant was asked to color matched three shades (2L1.5, 1M2, and 2R1) of porcelain maxillary right central incisors. The comparison of color identification between dental students and graduates was conducted using the chi-squareResults: The gender distribution analysis revealed that group A had 43 (43%) male participants and group B had 37 (37%) male participants. Dental graduates were more competent in correct identified proper shade than dental students for sample I(shade 2L 1.5) (p<0.001), II (shade 1M2) (p<0.001), and III (shade 2R1) (p<0.001). The association experience with Vita tooth guide 3D master with color identification test was only statistically significant for sample II (p=0.04). The results were similar among genders. For all samples and in both genders dental graduates were better than dental students in color identification statistically.Conclusion: Training and experience significantly contribute to the enhancement of color matching skills in shade selection.Keywords: Color Matching, Dental Students, Dental Graduates, Vita toothguide 3D master.
Push and Pull Factors Influencing Tourist Visits to Kertalangu Cultural Village, Denpasar, Bali
Authors: Apriyani Ni Putu Helda Silpia
Published: April 2024

Push factors and pull factors are very important variables that motivate tourists to visit a tourist attraction. This study aims to identify the characteristics of tourists visiting the Kertalangu Cultural Village tourist attraction and examine the push factors and the pull factors that affect their visits. Data were collected by using questionnaire distributed to 180 international and domestic tourists who already visited the tourist attraction of Kertalangu Cultural Village. The collected data were then analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques and factor analysis which were processed using the SPSS 23.0 for windows program. The results showed that based on the characteristics of the respondents were mostly male, had a bachelor's education background, worked as employees, and use airplane transportation to go to Bali. The results of factor analysis identified physical factors in the recreation indicator with a loading factor value of 0.926 which is a variable that represents the push factor, which means that the factor is very strong in explaining the formed factors and the most dominant pull factor components. Factors influencing tourists were planting rice, picking vegetables, fishing, and catching ducks, in which the loading factor value was 0.932.
Preserving Javanese Language and Culture in The Digital Age : Challenge and Future Prospects
Authors: Anistya Ori Salindri , Susianti Hartanti Woro
Published: April 2024

Javanese holds a central place in the rich tapestry of Indonesian culture, and its significance extends far beyond mere linguistic communication. Its historical roots, role in art and tradition, importance in shaping regional and national identities, and contribution to the nation's literary heritage make it a language of immense significance in Indonesian culture, which needs to be preserved and passed down to future generations. Javanese language revitalization efforts by utilizing digital technology, such as websites, applications, and social media, have become effective as they are easily accessible and engaging. It empowers indigenous communities to take control of their own preservation efforts while connecting them with a global network of supporters and resources. This literature study aims to describe Javanese language preservation in the digital age. Data is obtained from various sources of journals, books, documentation, and the internet. The result of this study is that digital learning serves as a dynamic and inclusive tool to preserve the Javanese language and culture, making it more accessible, engaging, and customizable to the needs and preferences of a diverse and digitally connected audience. The digital age has opened up exciting opportunities to not only explore this rich heritage but also contribute to its preservation.
Developing Coastal Tourism Attractions in Padangbai Village, Karangasem, Bali
Authors: Putra I Komang Y. S. Nesa
Published: April 2024

The variety of potential beach tourism attractions in Padangbai village requires the stakeholders to determine the beach attraction which needed as the priority that can be done in advance and that can be done effectively and efficiently. The objectives of this research first was to know the existing condition of a beach tourist attraction in Padangbai village which is a Bias Tugel Beach and Blue Lagoon Beach. To be able to determine the development priority of a beach tourism attraction which can be seen from 6A components of tourism development, includes attraction, accessibility, amenities, ancillary, activities, and available packages. Researchers used data collection techniques in the form of observations and interviews with informants. The informant determination technique uses using purposive sampling technique with 10 informants which consist of academics, business, community, government, and media, as the stakeholders in accordance pentahelix concept. The data analysis technique used in this research was qualitative descriptive which was analyzed by AHP (Analytic Hierarchy Process) method. The result of this research indicates that Bias Tugel Beach is a priority to develop. The determination of Bias Tugel Beach as a priority tourist attraction has an average value of each criterion from the highest to the lowest value, such as a tourist attraction of 26.5%, tourist activity criteria of 22.9%, additional service criteria of 18.5%, accessibility criteria by 14.7%, the criteria for amenities by 9.9% and the criteria for the availability of tour packages by 7.6%. Nevertheless, there are accessibilities and amenities criteria that need to be improved by the management based on tourism development 6A components..
Risk Factors for Lower Extremity Injuries in Hip-Hop Dancers
Authors: Jacintha Stella Maria , Nopi Andayani Ni Luh , Sugiritama I Wayan
Published: April 2024

Background: Hip-hop dance is one of many types of dances that is very popular in the international community. Dance is a profession that combines art with sports so it is very vulnerable to injury. Lower extremity injuries in dancers can occur due to muscle weakness, extreme movements, or overuse.
Objective: To determine the risk factors that can cause lower extremity injuries in hip-hop dancers.
Method: The method used is a literature review with a compilation of journals related to risk factors of lower extremity injuries in hip-hop dancers taken in the form of PubMed page.
Results: It's really common for dancers who report injuries to lose time for work because of the physical limitation due to the injury. Based on the journals reviewed, factors that often caused dancers to suffer injuries include overuse (35.2%), lack of or not warming up before dancing (37%) fatigue and muscle stiffness in the lower extremity (51.6%), joint hypermobility (43 %), and using incorrect dancing techniques (49.1%).
Conclusion: Based on literature reviews and the discussion in the journals discussed, the results show that fatigue and muscle stiffness were the common factors that caused lower extremity injuries in hip-hop dancers.

Keywords: Risk Factors, Lower Extremity Injury, Hip-Hop Dancer
Teaching Creative Thinking Skills in Educational Institutions in Nigeria
Authors: O. Nwaokugha Douglas , Ebradouye Iyalagha
Published: April 2024

Creative thinking is a multidisciplinary concept that falls within the brackets of higher order thinking skills and its teaching in educational institutions in the 21st century has become inevitable in Nigeria in particular and the global community at large, because change occurs in split seconds with prospects, challenges and corresponding crises that keep man in a complete state of apprehension and loss without corresponding skills to explore the environment to man’s advantage. Using the philosophical methodology, the paper discusses the teaching of creative thinking skills in educational institutions in Nigeria. The paper acknowledges that the inability of educational institutions in Nigeria to prioritize the teaching of creative thinking skills is responsible for the near to nothing level of productivity that exists in the Nigerian society compared to the number of educated persons in Nigeria. The paper strongly maintains that making the teaching of creative thinking a norm in Nigeria can be a springboard for entrepreneurial revolutions that can checkmate social vices in Nigeria. The paper makes recommendations, part of which are that education should be repositioned to prioritize the teaching of creative thinking to would-be teachers in the training of teachers in teacher education institutions, that instructional delivery across all tiers of education should be based on problem based and project based approaches that prioritize practical instead of theory, a development that demands providers and sponsors of education to be more committed and that the curriculum of educational institutions in Nigeria should incorporate realities of the 21st century among others.

Keywords: Education, Teaching, Creative teaching, teaching creative thinking
Effects of Globalization on Third World Development: The Nigerian Experience
Authors: M. E. Bassey , B. O. Akingbade
Published: April 2024

The study examines globalization and its effects on third world development with emphasis on the Nigerian state. The growing global economy was fastened mostly by information technology, international trade, culture, political, and social activities across the globe. It has no doubt created a global dual phenomenon where third world countries continued to experience economic and political development at the expense of western world. Thus, third world countries are fully incorporated into the global capitalist economy but the accrued benefits are not evenly distributed. Globalization is another form of colonization of third world countries achieved through the use of exploitative instruments like World Trade Organization (WTO), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank, multinational corporations and other international financial institutions in order to capture the world in the name of globalization. These aforementioned instruments in the name of globalization are diversionary and plausible because there is no country in the world that is in the process of development as a result of globalization or that has developed as a product of globalization. The pro-globalizers deceive third world countries, that globalization is a path to development in which all third world countries are supposed to follow in order to become developed. Nigeria, in the current wind of globalization remains a clientele economy in the competitive global market. The study adopts documentary research methods and relied majorly on secondary data and modernisation theory was adopted as the theoretical foundation of the study. The study revealed that underdevelopment in Nigeria resulted from the negative effects of globalization are to explore the political impacts of globalization and imposition of foreign rule in Nigeria, to explore the economic impacts of globalization and unequal terms of trade in Nigeria and to identify the role of Nigeria as giant of Africa in global markets. The study, however suggest economic diversification and exportable capacity of the third world economy in the global market, regulation of international capitalist structure through applicability of market friendly policies devoid of stringent market policies placed on third world countries by the developed countries and Improving bank regulations of the third world countries nations banks are well regulated to their boost economic growth. The study concludes that there is interconnectedness between globalization and development in Nigeria, which in turn increases the rate of unemployment of masses and hinders political and economic development in Nigeria.
Management of Secondary School Education and Politics in Nigerian: Its Implications in a Changing World
Authors: T. K. Nwanguma , D. Destiny
Published: April 2024

The interplay of politics and education cannot be over emphasized, it is drawn from the development of human beings in the society. Various societies developed from the ancient era where people subject themselves to authorities for leadership and control. Based on the permissibility of the authorities, the agents of societal development as economic, cultural, social, and political are influenced directly or indirectly by the authorities. Based on these axioms, this paper is anchored on management of secondary school education and politics in Nigeria: its implication in a changing world. The interplay of these two variables were considered from various diversities of educational finance, curriculum design, educational development, student’s evaluation and teachers union. This paper however, suggested that appointment of educational leadership should be based on merit, policies should be made in line with the needs of the society. Student teaching and learning should be directed to the needs of the society and economy. Curriculum development should be designed to focus on the overall aims and objectives of Nigeria's education system to meet with other societies of the world no matter who is involved. Teachers’ unions should be allowed to function independently without political interference to strengthen the union and pursue its objectives vigorously. Finally, education in Nigeria should be adequately financed to effectively and efficiently meet contemporary societal demands in a changing world.
Analysis of the barriers to implement sustainable manufacturing practices in footwear sector of Bangladesh using graph theory and matrix approach
Authors: Lingkon Md. Limonur Rahman , Sarfaraj Nagib Md. , Islam Md. Ariful , Ahmmed Md. Sazol
Published: April 2024

The footwear industry is booming with the increasing demand for leather-based products and manufacturers from the Asia region are leading the market. In the meantime, the negative impact on the environment of footwear goods and manufacturing processes of footwear-based products concerns the buyers and consumers as the global environmental situation is worsening day by day. For this reason, footwear industries are bound to use environmentally friendly production techniques to cope with the conditions as well as demands of the buyers otherwise the manufacturer can face the drop of order which can be affected financially. The Bangladeshi footwear industry is most unlikely to adopt sustainable manufacturing and thus lagging in the competitive market containing manufacturers from other Asian countries. The reason behind not implementing sustainable manufacturing practices should be explored to ensure this practice. In the study, Graph Theory and Matrix Approach (GTMA) was utilized along with the best and worst matrix using the weighted values as the diagonal and off-diagonal elements which was found from the two surveys after consultation with experts from the Bangladeshi footwear industry to gather responsible barriers for both large-scale and small-medium sized enterprises. Ranking based on impact was developed for two scales and an index value was found from the calculations of the matrix formed by permanent functional value found for each of the barriers and their best-worst values also which was another determinant of this study for expressing the fitness level for this certain adaptation. Similarity coefficient was another factor to be determined for the decision making required for the first objective of this research.
The strategies of hub facility location and its utilization in managing the supply chain of perishable products for sustainability and uncertainty mitigation: A literature review
Authors: Zijoodi Amir Ali , Sadjadi Seyed Jafar , Tayefeh Marziyeh
Published: April 2024

Sustainable development in supply chain management is of great importance, as it emphasizes that the procurement process in sustainable supply chains addresses not only current needs but also future requirements. This subject, by improving processes, reducing waste and energy consumption, increasing efficiency, and establishing sustainable relationships with suppliers and customers, contributes to the sustainability and success of companies in international competition. Moreover, hub location is crucial for optimizing distribution processes and reducing costs in the supply chain, especially for perishable products with a defined and limited shelf life, which imposes various constraints on the supply chain. Additionally, to bring mathematical models closer to reality, uncertainty approaches can be employed, and strategies to deal with uncertainty can be considered. This research delves into these issues in the realm of supply chain management, focusing on sustainability and uncertainty, and provides a review of research conducted in the literature of this field.
КОМПЛЕКСНИЙ ПІДХІД ДО МОДЕРНІЗАЦІЇ ЗМІСТУ ВИЩОЇ ОСВІТИ УКРАЇНИ
Authors: ДЄНІЧЄВА О. І.
Published: April 2024

У статті проаналізовано шляхи реалізації комплексного підходу у процесі реформування системи вищої освіти в Україні. Розглянуто вплив політичних, економічних та соціальних чинників на впровадження інноваційних тех- нологій у професійній підготовці майбутніх фахівців. Охарактеризовано напрями реформування системи освіти, які скеровують модернізацію змісту вищої освіти на комплексне оновлення форм і методів організації освітнього процесу, суміщення концептуальних підходів, що сприяє розвитку конкурентоспроможної особистості. Визначе- но важливість трансформаційних процесів сучасного українського суспільства для обґрунтування мети і завдань освітніх реформ. Вивчено особливості реалізації комплексного підходу в освітньому процесі ЗВО. Наголошено на необхідності ретельного добору технологій для розвитку освітнього простору: педагогічних, інформаційних, про- єктних, соціальних. Здійснено аналіз державних документів, в яких йдеться про стратегії реформування освіти, завдання освітніх реформ, спрямованих на оновлення змісту освіти. Увагу зосереджено на основних положеннях методичних рекомендаціій щодо розроблення стандартів вищої освіти, узгоджених з Рамкою кваліфікацій євро- пейського простору вищої освіти, Європейською рамкою кваліфікацій для навчання протягом життя. Державні стандарти в Україні визначають вимоги до оцінювання навчальних досягнень здобувачів освіти відповідно до міжнародних стандартів вимірювання знань, вмінь та навичок. Доведено, що стандартизація вищої освіти перед- бачає оновлення освітніх програм, що уможливлює створення додаткових умов проведення освітньої діяльності. Зазначено, що під час воєнного стану тенденції розвитку суспільства значно впливають на механізми забезпечен- ня якості вищої освіти. Окреслено перспективи подальшої модернізації змісту вищої освіти.