bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analysis of the Mechanical Characteristics of Tunnels Under the Coupling Effect of Submarine Active Faults and Ground Vibrations
Authors: Zhuoyu Sun , Zhifang Ma , Yaolong Hou
Published: November 2023

With the rapid development of modern transportation construction, the construction of cross-harbor tunnels has solved the problem of traffic connection between cross-straits, bays and islands. The construction of sub-sea tunnels has technical difficulties such as high difficulty of marine geological survey, close hydraulic connection between strata and seawater, and more developed adverse geology. Based on this, this paper studies the mechanical characteristics of the submarine tunnel under seismic action at the active fault. Firstly, the mechanical model of the universal fault interface is established, and the calculation model of the fault interface is theoretically derived by the method of vibration mechanics, and the influence of the change of the strength of the contact surface and the stiffness of the surrounding rock on both sides of the fault on the transfer coefficient is obtained. Secondly, based on the ground motion input method of two-dimensional homogeneous half-space field, the relevant program of viscoelastic artificial boundary ground motion input is written by MATLAB program, which lays the foundation and premise of load input for mechanical response calculation. Finally, the outcomes of the tunnel parameters and the interplay between the tunnel and the surrounding rock on the cracking of the tunnel lining shape and the mechanical response of the cross-fault sub-sea tunnel underneath seismic motion are mentioned, and it is concluded that the increase in seismic intensity for different seismic intensities under the sea floor has an essentially constant proportion to the increase in acceleration of the seismic response; the seepage effect under the sea floor for the tunnel lining structure reduces the seismic response displacement, velocity and The seabed seepage for the tunnel lining structure reduces the peak seismic response displacement, velocity and acceleration by about 20–35%.
A Novel Object Detection Method for Solid Waste Incorporating a Weighted Deformable Convolution
Authors: Xu Xiong , Cheng Tao , Zhao Beibei , Wang Chao , Tong Xiaohua , Feng Yongjiu , Xie Huan , Jin Yanmin
Published: November 2023

Rapid detection of solid waste with remote sensing images is of great significance for environmental protection. In recent years, deep learning-based object detection methods have been widely studied. In contrast to regular objects such as airplanes or buildings, solid wastes commonly
h ave arbitrary shapes with difficult‐to‐distinguish boundaries. In this study, a solid waste detection network with a weighted deformable convolution and a global context block based on Feature Pyramid Network (FPN) model was proposed. The designed feature extraction structure
can help to enhance the boundary and shape features of solid waste. The effectiveness of the proposed method was verified on the well-known DetectIon in Optical Remote sensing images data set and further on a solid waste data set, which was collected by the authors manually. The experimental
results show that the proposed method outperforms other traditional object detection methods and a maximum improvement of 5.27% was obtained compared to the FPN method.
Unlocking Sustainable Success in Saudi Arabia: The Interplay of Knowledge Management and Green Innovation
Authors: Alshammari Khalid H.
Published: November 2023

As organizations around the world address sustainability issues, increasing attention is being devoted to the role that knowledge management can play in encouraging ecologically desirable behavior. The primary goal of the study was to evaluate how knowledge management affects sustainable performance, with an emphasis on the mediating function of green innovation. Data were acquired from 275 managers and senior employees working in the oil, gas, electricity, water desalination, and minerals industries in Saudi Arabia. The primary method of data collection was a self-administered and online survey. Using the Advanced Structural Equation Modeling (AMOS) tool, the data were assessed, and a thorough examination of the connections between knowledge management, green innovation, and sustainable performance was created. According to the results, there is a direct link between knowledge management and sustained performance. Furthermore, it was discovered that green innovation acted as a mediating component in this relationship, shedding light on the advantages that knowledge management brought to green innovation and how those advantages benefitted sustainable performance. This study adds to the body of current literature by empirically proving the linkages between knowledge management, green innovation, and sustainable performance. It emphasizes how important knowledge management is in promoting environmentally friendly behaviors and provides practical advice for companies trying to match their strategy with sustainability goals.
Experience with carnitine palmitoyltransferase II deficiency: diagnostic challenges in the myopathic form
Authors: Yazıcı Havva , Ak Gunes , Çelik Merve Yoldas , Erdem Fehime , Yanbolu Ayse Yuksel , Er Esra , Bozacı Ayse Ergül , Güvenç Merve Saka , Aykut Ayca , Durmaz Asude , Canda Ebru , Uçar Sema Kalkan , Çoker Mahmut
Published: November 2023

Objectives

Carnitine palmitoyltransferase II (CPT II) deficiency is an autosomal recessive disorder of long-chain fatty acid oxidation. Three clinical phenotypes, lethal neonatal form, severe infantile hepatocardiomuscular form, and myopathic form, have been described in CPT II deficiency. The myopathic form is usually mild and can manifest from infancy to adulthood, characterised by recurrent rhabdomyolysis episodes. The study aimed to investigate the clinical features, biochemical, histopathological, and genetic findings of 13 patients diagnosed with the myopathic form of CPT II deficiency at Ege University Hospital.

Methods

A retrospective study was conducted with 13 patients with the myopathic form of CPT II deficiency. Our study considered demographic data, triggers of recurrent rhabdomyolysis attacks, biochemical metabolic screening, and molecular analysis.

Results

Ten patients were examined for rhabdomyolysis of unknown causes. Two patients were diagnosed during family screening, and one was diagnosed during investigations due to increased liver function tests. Acylcarnitine profiles were normal in five patients during rhabdomyolysis. Genetic studies have identified a c.338C>T (p.Ser113Leu) variant homozygous in 10 patients. One patient showed a novel frameshift variant compound heterozygous with c.338C>T (p.Ser113Leu).

Conclusions

Plasma acylcarnitine analysis should be preferred as it is superior to DBS acylcarnitine analysis in diagnosing CPT II deficiency. Even if plasma acylcarnitine analysis is impossible, CPT2 gene analysis should be performed. Our study emphasizes that CPT II deficiency should be considered in the differential diagnosis of recurrent rhabdomyolysis, even if typical acylcarnitine elevation does not accompany it.
Phenomenological Study on Occupational Therapists' Experiences and Use of Role Performance Measure in Home Rehabilitation Therapy for Individuals with Disabilities
Authors:   RehabilitationInternational Korea, Choi Jun-Su , Jung Min-Ye
Published: November 2023

This phenomenological study explores occupational therapists' experiences providing
home-based rehabilitation therapy to middle-aged and elderly individuals with disabilities,
and their use of role performance measure. The research aims to analyze therapists' experiences
and examine the application of role performance measure in home-based rehabilitation therapy.
Six therapists providing home-based rehabilitation therapy participated, sharing their experiences
and perspectives through interviews. Data were analyzed using Giorgi's phenomenological
method, revealing three components: home-based rehabilitation therapy experiences,
benefits of role performance measure, and areas for improvement. Role performance measure
was found to aid in forming therapeutic relationships, setting goals, and employing a top-down
approach. Suggestions for improvement included manualizing the assessment process and
refining participant selection criteria. This study suggests that role performance measure
can be a valuable tool for occupational therapists, facilitating interventions and motivation
during home-based rehabilitation therapy for middle-aged and elderly individuals.
Geomatics Engineering Ecosystem, What More to Be Done
Authors:   Earth Observation Centre, Institute of Climate Change, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Syed Abdul Rahman Syed Ahmad Fadhli , Abdul Maulud Khairul Nizam ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia, Hassan Hazri ,   Deputy Director General of Survey and Mapping II, Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia, 50578 Kuala Lumpur, Syed Mustorpha Sharifah Nurul Ain ,   Centre of Studies for Surveying Science and Geomatics, College of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: November 2023

Shared Prosperity Vision 2030 (WKB2030) is one of the Malaysian government’s initiatives to achieve the goals of a developed country by the year 2030. It is one of the motivational pillars that ought to underpin state-level policymaking and development strategies with the participation of all relevant professional professions. The geomatics engineering profession is one of the country’s core prospects and has contributed to the geomatics field in Malaysia, also responding to the call of WKB2030. Unfortunately, the digitalization process is moving too fast and adaptation to current technologies is crucial to stay relevant in the industry. As a result, this study highlighted the geomatics engineering direction through previous study trend identification and the compilation of the blueprint for WKB 2030 to ensure the geomatics engineering profession strives hard in adapting and contributing to national development. To empower the geomatics engineering ecosystem, various initiatives have been emphasized with the involvement of the geomatics engineering community in implementing new measures to enhance the field’s established services by leveraging innovations developed in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0). Lastly, this manuscript will examine, from a geomatics engineering stance, how the geomatics field has adapted to recent technological breakthroughs in order to realize the WKB2030 objectives.
Mainstreaming Real Estate Education on Mandated Courses, Current Strategy and Structure: A Proximity Analysis
Authors: Moralista Rome B. , Gonzales Michael Victor A.
Published: November 2023

This study dived into the importance of mainstreaming real estate education in mandated courses and analyses the current strategies and structures utilized for this purpose. The goal of this proximity analysis was to determine the effectiveness of these strategies and structures in improving the knowledge and skillset of professionals in the field. The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data from various sources. The findings of this study provide insights into the current state of real estate education in mandated courses and suggest potential improvements to enhance the learning outcomes of professionals in the field. The study recommends the following to mainstream real estate education mandated courses and improve the education system: an online learning platform, more practical and hands-on training, mentorship programs, continuing education and professional development opportunities, and increased emphasis on real estate ethics and standards.
El nawésali: cohesión social entre la población ralámuli (tarahumara) de Munérachi
Authors: Moreno Pineda Edgar Adrián , Recaláche Químare Antonio , Recaláche Gutiérrez Ignacio
Published: November 2023

El nawésali se trata de un discurso producido en la sociedad ralámuli, mismo que se traduce como ‘consejo’, ya que se trata de sermones pronunciados por las autoridades tradicionales dirigidos a los asistentes en las celebraciones o reuniones que concuerdan con el calendario agrícola-ritual o celebraciones rituales individuales como las nutéma (fiestas de los muertos) o el yúmare (rituales petitorios). El nawésali que se presenta aquí se documentó en el pueblo de Munérachi, municipio de Batopilas, Chihuahua, México, en las celebraciones de Año Nuevo. De igual manera, el presente artículo aborda las características sociales de la población ralámuli, la descripción del nawésali y los aspectos culturales que caracterizan dicho género discursivo.
Identifying problems encountered by Thai students in reading classes of English as a Foreign Language
Authors: Panjaitan Ivonne Frietche
Published: November 2023

The purpose of this research were 1). To investigate the scores correlation from the self-assessment with the high lecturer’s summative test. 2). To guide also solve the Thai students problem of reading also listening barriers. 3). The effective self-assessment also teacher’s feedback as one of their guidance to improve their reading also listening ability. Research samples were taking from some Cambodian, Vietnamese, Myanmar, Laos, Chinese and Thai Students. At this time mainly the research was concentrate with the Thai students at Rajamanggala University of Technology Wangklaikangwon Campus. As we know exactly their language uses their own characters in writing words which are completely different from Roman Alphabets. They also apply different phonological system. This certainly causes problems for Thai students to learn English, particularly in reading aloud and listening comprehension. This research focused in reading classes in Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin, Thailand and aimed at identifying problems in reading aloud encountered by the students and how self- assessment is conducted and feedbacks may be delivered. Data were derived from the students self- assessment of reading in which they were assigned to record their reading aloud. In this line, a phonetic transcription of some key words from the recorded texts were made and used in the self-assessment. Further, this data were compared to that of teacher’s summative test. In comparing the data from both measurement, Pearson Product Moment was applied to see the correlation.
STUDY OF SPATIAL CHANGE IN ASTANA VILLAGE HERITAGE AREA, CIREBON, INDONESIA
Authors: Agustina Ina Helena , Ekasari Astri Mutia , Rochman Gina Puspitasari , Fardani Irland , Risang Aji Riswandha
Published: November 2023

Astana Village which located in Gunungjati District, Cirebon Regency, West Java Province, In-donesia, belongs to a rural area. However, there lies the grave complex of the kings of the Cirebon Sultanate. This 14th-century funerary complex is a structure with a long history. This graveyard is designated as a historical site. The tomb complex was constructed in the shape of a palace, with different ceramic embellishments adorning the walls. It has become a popular tour-ist site for pilgrims. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to encourage local economic activity. As a result, this area grows seldom and shows signs of grave complicated injury. The purpose of this study is to characterize the spatial changes in Astana Village, which was desig-nated as heritage area from 2006-2020. The method used is by using GIS. The results of the study are used as material for digital documentation of the changes in space that have occurred. The study findings serve as a guide for area conservation.
PLANNING SEAWEED FARMING BASED ECOTOURISM: A TOURISM SPECTRUM APPROACH IN BANTAENG REGENCY, INDONESIA
Authors: Junaid Ilham , Mior Shariffuddin Nur Shahirah , Al Qassem Amer
Published: November 2023

Ecotourism allows tourism policymakers and the community to manage nature-based tourism. However, although ecotourism is a promising idea or concept, this opportunity is only partially a reality. It requires a particular study relative to the current conditions of the destination and other aspects that can support the implementation of ecotourism. The objectives of this study are to 1) examine the opportunities for implementing ecotourism in a coastal area, Bantaeng regency of Indonesia; 2) analyse the environmental impacts resulting from seaweed-farming activities and their relation to tourism. This research, conducted in June 2020, applies a qualitative method. Data-collection methods included interviews with seaweed farmers, field notes (observation) and a review of published information online. This study utilises the tourism opportunity spectrum (TOS) in analysing the current conditions in the research location. The results showed that floods caused crop failure, prompting the need for alternative income for the community to survive. Ecotourism can represent an opportunity for seaweed-farming communities if on-site management factors and goals are applied with the principle of sustainability. This study found that TOS helps understand the impact resulting from the activities of the seaweed-farming community in Bantaeng regency—the use of massive numbers of plastic bottles as floats conflicts with the principle of ecotourism. The TOS approach views ecotourism planners, including the government and the tourism industry, as being able to open educational opportunities for the community and visitors.
ASSESSING THE SOCIAL VALUES OF HISTORICAL WATERFRONT: A CASE STUDY OF SUNGAI PETANI, KEDAH, MALAYSIA
Authors: Ying Lim Jeng , Hassan Linda Shafarina , Zainal Abidin Nurdiyana , Hashim Lim Noor Hashimah , Hasnan Liyana
Published: November 2023

Waterfronts are vibrant areas that are heavily utilised by people with activities in pre-industrial cities. Riverfronts and towns have a tight association during this time frame. As a result, industrial plants were shut down and modes of transportation were altered. In the face of rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in Sungai Petani, Kedah, there is a growing concern that the economic and environmental changes may negatively affect the social values among the community. Overall, this research aims to identify several key areas for the historical waterfront regeneration of Sungai Petani. A social impact assessment was conducted to analyse the social values of the existing waterfront to expand the aspects of social and culture to the planning of urban waterfront regeneration in Sungai Petani. Results of the questionnaire revealed that respondents showed their satisfaction and opinion upon the waterfront element. There are 61.6% proportion of the respondents who consider that the community cohesiveness is the greatest strength of the Sungai Petani’s waterfront. This is followed by cultural vibrancy (47.2%), beautiful streets (40.8%), streets in harmony with nature (28.8%), and beautiful river (12%). At the end of the study, solutions were suggested for the regeneration of historical waterfront and correcting mistakes in existing spaces in light of these determinations.
DEVELOPING TALENT AND PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, CAPACITATE MALAYSIA’S DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Authors: Nik Md Salleh Nik Sarina , Mat Zin Sakinah , Tan Abdullah Iskandar Hasan , Wan Sulaiman Wan Ahmad Tirmizi , Tun Ismail Wan Nor Azilawanie
Published: November 2023

The Twelfth Malaysia Plan (12MP) aimed at revitalizing the economy to restore the financial well-being of the people and comprehensively rejuvenate and strengthen the overall national economic growth. In line with the prominent national agenda, this paper aims to investigate talent management and its relationships with the performance of state government employees in Malaysia. When employees are motivated, skilled, and engaged, they are better able to work towards the company's objectives, improving job performance. Hence, talent management was identified to model its impact on state government employee performance in Malaysia. To gather data, survey questions from earlier studies are incorporated and modified. The 385 state government samples and SPSS version 22 are used for the data analysis. The study results show that talent management, recruitment, and retention significantly affect company performance. This helps those in charge of human resource management to appreciate the situation and decide how best to promote employee advancement.
FROM MASLOW TO THE ENVIRONMENT: INVESTIGATING THE INFLUENCE OF HUMAN NEEDS IN SHAPING ECO-PERSONALITY
Authors: Abu Bakar Aisyah
Published: November 2023

This paper discusses Eco-Personality and Lifestyle [PL] in relation to three notions, namely Human Interdependence [HI], Subjective Well-being [SWB], and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs [HON]. Research Questions: Does the fulfilment of human needs have positive impact on PL? Is it possible for PL to develop in spite of unmet human needs? Purpose: This paper examined the level of PL between the difficulty and convenience of fulfilling human needs. Approach: Mann-Whitney U Test was performed to determine the mean variance of PL across the convenience and difficulty of satisfying 24 human needs. Findings: The convenience with which 18 out of 24 human needs could be met increased PL significantly. Moreover, fulfilling these 18 human needs established a conducive environment for nurturing PL. The results also showed that PL did not differ substantially across the convenience and difficulty of satisfying five human needs, which was unlikely to have an impact over PL. Additionally, fulfilling these five human needs and fostering PL were found to develop along different trajectories.
COMMUNITY SATISFACTION TOWARDS POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVES: EXPLAINING THE ROLE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES
Authors: Muhamad Rosyidah , Abdullah Zaharul , Abdul Latip Abdul Rahman , Saat Siti Aisyah , Abu Bakar Norsuhaily
Published: November 2023

This study was to investigate the role of good governance on the community's satisfaction with the legislative institution, i.e., the state assemblyman. Good governance is often perceived as political stability for the effectiveness of administration. Good governance serves as the core element in administration, including political representation in Malaysia. In previous elections, the political representation trend shows a new pattern of citizens’ inclination. Citizens had removed some of the under-performed representatives in the past elections due to dissatisfaction with the political representatives' performance. This study looked at how good governance impacted transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in relation to community satisfaction with administrative services performed by political representatives. This study used a survey through a purposive sampling technique (n-396). In order to prove hypotheses, the regression analysis technique was applied. Based on the results, the relationships among all independent and dependent variables are positive and significant, implying good governance plays a positive and significant role in affecting the level of satisfaction. Therefore, it is important for political representatives in Malaysia to strive for good governance in order to build trust and confidence among citizens and promote a healthy and functioning democracy.
Features of pyelonephritis course in adolescent females with co-existing anаemic syndrome
Authors: Lembryk I.S. , Shlimkevych I.V. , Stefanyshyn A.B. , Zhyliak O.V. , Kostyrko N.I.
Published: November 2023

Background. Anaemic syndrome of complex origin is not uncommon in urinary tract infection, particularly in dietary non-adherence, menstrual cycle disorders, or concomitant digestive diseases, recurrent respiratory infections, etc. However, there is currently insufficient epidemiological data on this comorbidity in the literature. This study aims to establish the features of pyelonephritis course in its combination with anaemic syndrome in children. Materials and methods. We analysed the medical records of 200 children aged 0 to 17 years with acute non-complicated pyelonephritis, complicated and recurrent urinary tract infections for 2012–2017. In the second stage of our work, we comprehensively examined 85 girls aged 11 to 17 who underwent inpatient treatment between 2018 and March 2023. Thirty children of the same age and gender made up the comparison group. A paediatric gastroenterologist, a paediatric gynaecologist and/or urologist examined all patients. Immunochemical method with electrochemiluminescence immunoassay was used to assess ferritin content; also, serum iron and total iron-binding capacity were measured. Results. Anaemic syndrome is common in most girls with urinary tract infections (58.8 % of сases). Among the causes, the follo­wing are distinguished: menstrual cycle disorders with abnormal uterine bleeding (50.0 %), chronic digestive disorders, in particular malabsorption syndrome of unknown origin (25.0 %), recurrent bronchopulmonary disorders (15.0 %), and unbalanced diet (10.0 %). The features of urinary tract infections and concomitant iron deficiency in children include fatigue (55.0 % in acute non-complicated pyelonephritis vs. 40.0 % in complicated urinary tract infections, р < 0.05), dizziness (35.0 % in acute non-complica­ted pyelonephritis vs. 15.0 % in recurrent urinary tract infections, χ2 = 48.6532, р < 0.05), and pallor (25.0 % in complicated urinary tract infections vs. 10 % in recurrent urinary tract infections, χ2 = 0.7168, р > 0.05). The ferritin level was the highest in patients with complicated urinary tract infections (18.2 µg/mL). In patients with recurrent urinary tract infections, this indicator was the lo­west — 5.0 µg/mL. Conclusions. Retrospective analysis of medical records confirmed the presence of anaemia in 30.0 % of girls with inflammatory kidney diseases. During the physical examination, 58.8 % of female adolescents with urinary tract infections had signs of anaemic syndrome.
Changes of immunological biomarkers in pediatric patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Authors: Shcherbak V.V. , Kryuchko T.O. , Bubyr L.M. , Izmailova O.V. , Poda O.A.
Published: November 2023

Background. Seasonal allergic rhinitis shows a constant upward trend not only among the adults but also in the children’s population. A significant percentage of patients have a moderate and severe course of the disease, which leads to a significant deterioration in their quality of life. Since the pathogenesis of allergic rhinitis is represented by a complex cascade of immunological reactions involving a number of cytokines that play a role in the development of allergic inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, the priority direction of our work was an in-depth study of the pathogenetic mechanisms of this disease. The purpose was to investigate the levels of interleukin-33 (IL-33) and its suppression of tumorigenicity 2 (ST2) receptor in the blood serum of children with hay fever, depending on the age and severity of the disease, followed by the determination of correlations of these indicators with various clinical and immunological parameters of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Materials and methods. Forty-two patients aged 6–17 years with seasonal allergic rhinitis and 26 healthy children (controls) took part in the study. Severity of nasal and extra-nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis was determined using a visual analog scale. Skin prick testing was performed according to generally accepted standards during remission using a standard pollen panel. Quantitative measurement of serum indicators of interleukin-33 and ST2 was carried out by the method of solid-phase enzyme immunoassay. A mandatory condition for conducting the study was the presence of written informed consent from the parents. Results. The study of serum levels of IL-33 and ST2 showed statistically higher concentrations in the group of children with a severe course of seasonal allergic rhinitis, a direct correlation of medium strength between content of the above cytokines in children with a mild SAR (τ = 0.65; p < 0.05) and a strong dependence in patients with moderate (τ = 0.76; p < 0.01) and severe (τ = 0.80; p < 0.05) course. When comparing the mean values of IL-33 and ST2, no significant changes were found depending on age and the presence of mono- or polysensitisation among patients with allergic rhinitis. In children with seasonal allergic rhinitis and concomitant bronchial asthma, there was a statistically significant tendency towards a more severe course of the disease with correspondingly higher values of IL-33 and ST2 compared to patients with isolated seasonal allergic rhinitis. Conclusions. The obtained results of the immunological study made it possible to emphasize the diagnostic significance of IL-33 and its receptor ST2 as potential biomarkers in the development of allergic inflammation in pediatric patients with seasonal manifestations of rhinitis.
Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs for Training Students in Human Behavior, Evolution, and Development
Authors: Steklis H. Dieter , Steklis Netzin G.
Published: November 2023

This article explores the idea of creating a graduate interdisciplinary program that trains students in the rapidly emerging conceptual advances and methods pertinent to the study of human behavior.
Beyond the Brain: How the Body Shapes the Mind
Authors: Povinelli Daniel J.
Published: November 2023

Review of the book Beyond the brain: how the body shapes the mind by Louise Barrett (2011).
The Turmoil Within—a Clinician Reviews Maladapting Minds: Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Evolutionary Theory
Authors: Pelusi Nando
Published: November 2023

A review of the book Maladapting Minds: Philosophy, Psychiatry, and Evolutionary Theory, edited by Pieter R. Adriaens and Andreas de Block (2011).
Buccal Patch: A New Avenue for Better Patient Compliance in Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Kumar Pandey Harsh , Kumar Yadav Anurag , Vimal Arora Dr.
Published: November 2023

Diabetes is a persistent metabolic condition that affects many individuals globally. To manage diabetes, patients need totake medication regularly, and the buccal patch has become a promising drug delivery option for this purpose. This review articlehighlights the potential of buccal patches as a novel approach to enhance patient compliance in treating diabetes mellitus. Byexploring the advantages of buccal patches as a non-invasive drug delivery system, this article emphasizes their potential to improvemedication adherence, thereby contributing to better management of diabetes mellitus. This article aims to evaluate the role ofbuccal patches in improving patient compliance in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. With the increasing global burden of diabetes,ensuring patient adherence to medication regimens is crucial for achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes. Traditional treatmentmethods often require frequent injections or oral administrations, which may lead to poor compliance due to various factors suchas fear of injections, inconvenience, or forgetfulness. Reviewing the literature on buccal patches as an alternative drug deliverysystem, this article explores their advantages in enhancing patient compliance. Buccal patches adhere to the inner lining of thecheek, providing a convenient and non-invasive route of drug administration. This approach eliminates the need for injections andreduces the frequency of oral medication intake, improving patient acceptance and adherence to treatment regimens. Furthermore,this article highlights the potential of buccal patches in delivering medications directly into the systemic circulation through thehighly vascularized oral mucosa. By bypassing first-pass metabolism in the liver, buccal patches can achieve higher drugconcentrations and improve therapeutic effects. Presenting the benefits of buccal patches for diabetes treatment encourages furtherresearch and development. So, the conclusion of this article is to promote awareness among healthcare professionals and patientsabout the potential of buccal patches as a patient-friendly approach to enhance compliance in the management of diabetes mellitus.
«Home is there, far away, there»: songs by P. Haas from the concentration camp Theresienstadt
Authors: Федусова А.А.
Published: November 2023

В статье освещается сочинение чешского композитора Павла Хааса, ставшее ярким воплощением темы дома и бездомья в музыке, — Четыре песни на слова китайских поэтов. Три лейтмотива, основанные на мелодии хорала «Святой Вацлав», главного символа дома, не соединяются здесь в единое целое, подсказывая, что дом в общей концепции произведения остается недостижимой мечтой. Автор статьи предпринимает попытку по-новому взглянуть на финал цикла, который в зарубежном музыковедении традиционно понимается как «возвращение домой».

The article focuses on a work by the Czech composer Pavel Haas, which has become a vivid embodiment of the theme of home and homelessness in music, that is Four Songs to the Words of Chinese Poets. The three leitmotifs based on the melody of the St. Wenceslas Chorale, the main symbol of home, do not unite here, suggesting that home in the overall concept of the work remains an unattainable dream. The author of the article attempts to take a new look at the finale of the cycle, which in foreign musicology is traditionally understood as “the return home”.
TikTok as a Source of English Language Content – Perceived Impacts on Students’ Competence: Views from Indonesia
Authors: Rasyid Fathor , Hanjariyah Hidayatul , Aini Nurul
Published: November 2023

This study aimed to investigate the students' perceptions of the impacts of English content shared via TikTok on their English competence and examine the reasons for their perceptions. Two hundred and seven English students consisting of 117 females and 90 males in East Java, Indonesia with prior high experience of watching English content shared via TikTok participated in the study. The participants included 52 high school students, 97 university English students, and 58 English course students with diverse backgrounds. A wide range of perspectives was obtained from the research instrument, namely a four-point Likert-scale questionnaire. This was used to elicit quantitative data on students' perceived impacts of English content shared via TikTok on their English competence as well as the underlying reasons for their perceptions. The questionnaire consisted of 20 statements and was developed from four subscales of the perception construct. Quantitative data were analyzed through frequency and percentage, while qualitative data were analyzed based on themes. The findings revealed that students have positively perceived impacts of English content shared via TikTok on their English competence. This positive perception ranged from 60.1% to 94.7%, implying that research participants responded positively to all questionnaire items. This suggests that English content shared via TikTok contributes to students' English competence. In addition, four themes emerged in the qualitative analysis, namely attractiveness, effectiveness, relevance, and the motivation aspect. The data indicated that students have positive reasons for their perceptions. Therefore, the results of both the qualitative and quantitative data analysis suggest that English content shared via TikTok is beneficial for improving students’ English competence.
Estudio epidemiológico sobre índice de placa bacteriana y CPO
Authors: Meier Angulo Cinthya Elizabeth , Chamorro Meza Wendy Vanessa , Peres Domingues Nilton , Roman-Torres Caio Vinicius G. , Sani Neto José , Sani Neto Adhmar
Published: November 2023

La presencia de placa bacteriana puede desencadenar otras enfermedades bucales mas agresivas. Objetivo. Estudiar la presencia de placa bacteriana y caries dental en los adultos de la ciudad de Milagro, Ecuador. Materiales y métodos. De una población de 288 pacientes atendidos dentro del periodo específico de 2016-2017, se selecciono los pacientes que encontraban dentro del rango de edades entre 16 y 70 años, conformada por 187 pacientes, 131 femeninos y 55 masculinos, a su vez se los subdividió en 2 grupos menores de 35 años y otro con mayores de 35 años de edad. Resultados. De los resultados de CPO encontrados, prevalece la mayor frecuencia de caries en pacientes mayores de 35 años, la presencia de placa bacteriana es mayor en hombres jóvenes, a pesar que los porcentajes de placa bacteriana se evidencian mayores en los pacientes mayores de 35 años. Conclusiones. Podemos observar la relación que existe entre la presencia de placa dental con la aparición de caries dental, si bien es cierto los pacientes jóvenes presentan mayor acumulación de placa.
Forma y tamaño del arco dental en poblaciones de 12 a 18 años de dos etnias ecuatorianas
Authors: Naranjo Brito Karen Alejandra , Proaño Rodríguez Ana Mishel , Bedoya Rodriguez Noel Antonio
Published: November 2023

La forma del arco dental y sus distancias intermolares entre etnias pueden ser diferentes. Objetivo. Determinar la forma y tamaño de los arcos dentales en poblaciones de 12-18 años, ambos sexos, de dos etnias ecuatorianas, Nativos Shuar y Mestizos, en condiciones de normo-oclusión. Materiales y Métodos. Estudio observacional, transversal en 120 modelos dentales distribuidos por etnia: 60 mestizos y 60 shuar. Para determinar el tamaño de la arcada se tomó: ancho intercanino(AIC), ancho intermolar(AIM), longitud anterior del arco(LA), perímetro de arco(PA) superior e inferior usando un calibrador TRUPER-Stainless. La forma del arco fue determinada sobreponiendo plantillas de acetato OrthoForm-3M. Los datos fueron analizados en el programa SPSS 25, en variables cualitativas se usó chi cuadrado y en las cuantitativas para datos paramétricos Anova y T student; y para no paramétricos Kruskall Wallis y Mann-Whitney. La significancia estadística para todos los estudios fue del 95%. Resultados y Conclusiones. En mestizos la forma de arco superior predominante fue ovalada (66,7%), luego triangular (23,3%) y cuadrada (10,0%). La inferior fue ovalada (56,7%), triangular (28,3%) y cuadrada (15,0%). En los Shuar, la forma superior predominante fue ovalada (76,7%), triangular (20,0%) y cuadrada (3,3%). Mientras la inferior fue triangular (53,3%), oval (25,0%) y cuadrada (21,7%). El promedio de las distancias en mestizos: AIC:27,96mm, AIM:49,5mm, PA:92,49mm y LA:15,61mm; en shuar: AIC:28,14mm, AIM:50,31mm, PA:92,45mm y LA:15,53mm, entre estos no existieron diferencias significativas excepto en la AIM superior. Al comparar las distancias entre etnias se obtuvo que no existen diferencias significativas excepto en la distancia intermolar superior, donde se encontró mayores valores para la etnia shuar. Al comparar distancias y longitudes según la forma de arco en cada etnia, para mestizos y Shuar, el ancho intermolar superior e inferior, presentaron diferencias significativas entre formas de arco, siendo el oval quien presenta mayor distancia. Se encontró también diferencias en la longitud de arco inferior para la etnia Mestiza.
Frecuencia de conocimientos sobre métodos de higiene oral en adultos en la parroquia “Cumbe” Cuenca, 2021
Authors: Reinoso Campoverde Michelle Patricia , Pulgarin Fernandez Celia María , Cabrera Cabrera Gladys Eulalia , Ramos Montiel Ronald Roossevelt
Published: November 2023

Introducción: El nivel de conocimiento de los métodos de higiene oral es un factor clave en el cuidado de la salud oral de la población de cualquier país. Objetivos: Determinar la frecuencia de conocimientos sobre métodos de higiene oral en adultos en la parroquia “Cumbe” Cuenca, 2021. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo, de tipo documental, comunicacional y transversal actual, mediante la realización de encuestas, en la parroquia Cumbe, con una población de 5.546 habitantes, de los cuales, mediante criterios de inclusión y exclusión, además del uso de la fórmula de cálculo de muestra para población finita, se estableció finalmente una muestra de 400 individuos. Resultados: El nivel de conocimiento alto presentó una frecuencia del 18,25%, el nivel medio obtuvo la frecuencia más alta correspondiente al 52,25% y el nivel bajo fue de 29,5%. Conclusiones: La mayor frecuencia se encontró en el nivel de conocimiento medio sobre los hábitos de higiene oral en adultos en la parroquia “Cumbe” Cuenca, 2021.
Tratamiento de superficie en restauraciones de zirconia para hacer más confiable su adhesion. Reporte de dos casos clínicos: seguimiento a corto plazo
Authors: Fernández Franco Diego Andrés , Velastegui Atahualpa David Alfonso , Díaz Segovia María Cristina , Cascante Calderón Marcelo
Published: November 2023

Este informe de 2 casos describe la mejor manera de establecer una unión química entre la zirconia (3 Y-TZP) y un cemento resinoso. Los investigadores han descubierto que un tratamiento superficial ideal de esta cerámica, considerada químicamente inerte, debería realizarse mediante un arenado triboquímico, seguido de silano y un agente adhesivo a base de 10 MDP. Materiales y Métodos: Dos puentes de 3 Y-TZP fueron preparados en pacientes que, no querían someterse a un tratamiento convencional. Lo puentes se cementaron, siguiendo el protocolo recomendado. Se hizo un seguimiento de dos años y medio  para ver su evolución. Resultados: La combinación del arenado triboquímico más los primers cerámicos, lograron proporcionar una adhesión confiable a esta cerámica cristalina. No se observaron despegamientos, ni ningún tipo de sensibilidad postoperatoria. Los pacientes no experimentaron ninguna dificultad en ninguna de sus funciones orales durante todo este tiempo. Conclusiones: Se comprobó que es posible adherir químicamente y de forma confiable la 3 Y-TZP, incluso en casos extremos en los que es imposible optar por realizar tratamientos tradicionales de prótesis fija.
Hallazgos clínicos y radiológicos durante el diagnóstico en endodoncia reporte de un caso clínico
Authors: Castillo Cárdenas Jessica Viviana , Kun Astudillo Kenia
Published: November 2023

El tratamiento endodóntico puede ser un gran desafío, porque trata de eliminar el tejido pulpar vital o necrótico, desinfectar lo mejor posible el sistema de conductos. Objetivo. Relato escrito de un caso clínico de dos dientes infectados y necrosados. Materiales y Métodos. Los diagnósticos periapicales están relacionados con una respuesta inflamatoria de defensa ante diferentes tipos de irritantes y estímulos mecánicos, térmicos o químicos que pueden llegar a desencadenar una necrosis pulpar y la subsecuente lesión periapical si no recibe tratamiento oportuno. Resultados. Una vez realizado el tratamiento la resolución de la lesión periapical depende de diversos factores que permitirán determinar la evolución y la efectividad del tratamiento realizado. Conclusión. El adecuado tratamiento y limpieza de los conductos infectados permite resolver y sanar las zonas infectadas y de esa manera conservar los dientes por más tiempo.
Programa de educación para la salud bucal en adultos mayores
Authors: García Vázquez Paola Elena , Borges Yáñez Socorro Aída , Sánchez García Sergio
Published: November 2023

Introducción: Existen diversas estrategias de promoción de la salud bucal en adultos mayores que no han mostrado ser eficaces. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de una obra de teatro con enfoque de promoción de la salud, sobre los conocimientos de salud bucal en adultos mayores. Materiales y Métodos: Intervención comunitaria de promoción de la salud utilizando el teatro como estrategia con un diseño antes y después. 100 adultos ≥60 años residentes de dos Centros Gerontológicos en la Ciudad de México y una Casa de Día para el Adulto Mayor en el Estado de México. La obra de teatro “Más vale prevenir que lamentar” presenta aspectos de higiene bucal, causas de halitosis y caries. Evaluación basal e inmediatamente después de la intervención en la Casa de Día. En los Centros gerontológicos evaluación basal y siete días después. Análisis descriptivo y prueba no paramétrica pareada. Resultados: 100 adultos mayores. Media de edad de 75.5 ± 9.2 años, 81% mujeres. En la Casa de Día y en los Centros Gerontológicos se observó un incremento positivo en los conocimientos sobre uso de hilo dental (61.9% a 88.1%, p<0.001; 55.1% a 81.0%, p<0.001 respectivamente),tipo de cepillo dental (38.1% a 59.5%, p=0.012; 37.9% a 55.1%, p<0.001 respectivamente), tiempo adecuado para el cambio de cepillo  (54.7% a 76.1%, p=0.012; 44.8% a 67.2%, p=0.002, respectivamente) y “ubicación de la caries” (26.1% a 42.8%, p=0.008; 25.8% a 44.8%, p=0.016 respectivamente). Conclusión: Se observaron cambios positivos a corto plazo en los conocimientos de salud bucal. Se recomienda promover esta modalidad educativa en la población adulta.
Evaluación tomográfica del grosor de tabla vestibular y tabique óseo interradicular de molares de implantes en población ecuatoriana
Authors: Guzmán Beltrán Vanya Priscila , Morales Cuásquer Daniel Agustín
Published: November 2023

Objetivo: Evaluar el grosor de tabla vestibular y tabique óseo interradicular de molares y sus implicaciones para colocación inmediata de implantes en población ecuatoriana mediante tomografía Cone BeaM. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio observacional, donde fueron seleccionadas 72 tomografías Cone Beam del Centro Tomográfico privado que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Las variables a considerar fueron el sexo, edad, grosor de tabla ósea vestibular, altura y ancho del tabique interradicular. Las imágenes se visualizaron a cortes de 1 mm con un software ONDEMAN 3D para formato DICON. Se procedió a medir las dimensiones del tabique óseo interradicular: (A) sentido mesio distal, (B) sentido vestíbulo lingual, (C) altura: desde el punto de bifurcación de las raíces hasta los ápex, (D) distancia desde los ápex hasta la cortical superior del canal mandibular, (E) distancia desde los ápex hasta el piso de seno maxilar y F) longitud del tronco radicular desde el límite amelocementario (LAC). En el análisis estadístico se empleó t de Student en relación al sexo y ANOVA para la edad (α = 0,05). Resultados: El 52,8% de las tomografías fueron de mujeres, con edad media de 38, 27 ±13,75 años, en las piezas 16 y 26 tienen espacio del seno maxilar inadecuado para el implante, con el sexo no se presentaron diferencias significativas, aun cuando los espacios y volúmenes fueron superiores para los varones, en cambio el espacio se fue reduciendo con la edad (P valor <0,05). Conclusiones: Los sitios mandibulares tienen un mayor grosor de la tabla ósea vestibular y tabique interradicular en comparación con los sitios maxilares, las densidades de hueso cortical disminuyen con la edad avanzada.
Ethnoscience in Indonesia and It’s Implication to Environmental Education: A Systematic Literature Review
Authors: Murwitaningsih Susanti , Maesaroh Maesaroh
Published: November 2023

Cultural diversity and knowledge are valuable resources for expanding the concept of ethnoscience. Indonesia, with thousands of islands, is the wisdom of local communities in agriculture, the environment, traditional medicine, food, clothing, entertainment, human contact with nature, and other fields. This publication includes descriptive data from ethnoscience research in science learning in Indonesia and its significance using the SLR method. In Indonesia, ethnoscience research trends in learning are dominated primarily by research and development with research groups in the form of: integration of local knowledge in the curriculum, use of technology in ethnoscience learning, ethnoscience-based environmental education, and development of ethnoscience-based contextual learning materials.