bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Wood discrimination of six commonly traded Phoebe and Machilus species using high-resolution plastid and nuclear DNA barcodes
Authors: Lu Yang , Jiao Lichao , Liu Shoujia , He Tuo , Jiang Xiaomei , Yin Yafang
Published: August 2024

Phoebe and Machilus trees, whose wood is known as Nanmu in China, face endangerment owing to long-term manmade destruction and climate change. Therefore, effective and accurate forensic tools to identify Nanmu species are required. This study developed a method for DNA identification of woods from six commonly traded Phoebe and Machilus species. DNA was efficiently extracted from oil cell-rich wood tissues, DNA barcodes were screened, species were compared, and a Nanmu DNA database was constructed. Comparison and analysis involved 26 sets of plastid genomes of Phoebe and Machilus. The five highest variable regions (Pi>0.009; psbA-trnH, psbJ, psbJ-petA, rpl32-trnL, and ycf
1) were identified, and three nuclear regions (ITS, LEAFY, and RPB2) were compared. Among single DNA fragments, the nuclear DNA region LEAFY proved optimal for identifying Nanmu species, while psbA-trnH+psbJ+ycf1 was the optimal plastid combination locus. Compared with distance-based (TaxonDNA) and machine-learning analyses, the tree-based method had a lower success rate for species identification. Four labelled Nanmu samples were selected to validate the method and clustered with P. zhennan and P. sheareri data based on the LEAFY region and plastid combination locus. These findings will contribute to the conservation, classification, architecture maintenance, and trade monitoring of Nanmu natural resources.
From urn models to box models: Making Neyman's (1923) insights accessible
Authors: Lin Winston , Dudoit Sandrine , Nolan Deborah , Speed Terence P.
Published: August 2024

Neyman’s 1923 paper introduced the potential outcomes framework and the foundations of randomization-based inference. We discuss the influence of Neyman’s paper on four introductory to intermediate-level textbooks by Berkeley faculty members (Scheffé; Hodges and Lehmann; Freedman, Pisani, and Purves; and Dunning). These examples illustrate that Neyman’s key insights can be explained in intuitive and interesting ways to audiences at all levels, including undergraduates in introductory statistics courses. We have found Freedman, Pisani, and Purves’s box-of-tickets model to be a valuable expository tool, and we also find their intuitive explanation of Neyman’s variance result helpful: It is a “minor miracle” that in randomized experiments, the two-sample

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-test is conservative because of “two mistakes that cancel.” All four books take a more positive view of Neyman’s results than Neyman himself did. We encourage educators and researchers to explore ways to communicate Neyman’s ideas that are helpful for their own audiences.
Chirality and self-assembly of structures derived from optically active 1,2-diaminocyclohexane and catecholamines
Authors: Abdalla Hawdang Othman , Warzańska Martyna , Grajewski Jakub , Mrówczyński Radosław
Published: August 2024

Chiral biomimetic nanostructures were successfully synthesized through the oxidative polymerization of chiral and achiral catecholamines in the presence of optically active 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (DACH). Analysis of these nanostructures using circular dichroism confirmed their chiral nature, demonstrating the feasibility of inducing chirality in achiral polycatecholamine materials. Furthermore, the chiral nanostructures exhibited self-assembly behaviour, forming distinctive patterns or curly carpets-like structures on silicon surfaces. The arrangement and morphology of these structures were closely linked to the amount of DACH and its inherent chirality. Additionally, the self-assembly process was shown to be significantly influenced by the pH of the reaction and the choice of supporting materials. These findings are particularly relevant in the context of molecular self-assembly of nanoaggregates/particles generated during dopamine polymerization, suggesting a promising avenue for the development of novel chiral polycatechols-based materials.
Effect of doping of metal salts on polymers and their applications in various fields
Authors: Mamand Dyari Mustafa , Aziz Nazk Mohammed , Omer Rebaz Anwar
Published: August 2024

Transition metal compounds (TMCs) provide the benefits of vast reserves, affordability, non-toxicity, and environmental friendliness, making them highly sought-after in recent times. Integrating transition metal salts into polymers may result in substantial enhancements in optical and electrical characteristics, making them appealing for many applications. Transition metal ions may display a range of electronic transitions, which enables the adjustment of absorption and emission spectra. This characteristic has significant value in applications such as light-emitting devices (LEDs) and sensors. The photoluminescence of polymers may be improved by the addition of transition metal salts, which results in light emission that is both more brilliant and more efficient. On the other hand, this is advantageous for screens and optoelectronic devices. The presence of transition metal salts in polymers may help to improve their optical stability, hence lowering the probability that the polymers will degrade or change color over time. When it comes to the performance of optical devices over the long run, this is quite essential. Elevating the electrical conductivity of polymers is possible via the use of transition metal salts. This is very helpful in the process of developing conductive polymers for use in applications such as electronic fabrics, organic solar cells, and flexible electronic devices. Transition metal salts can affect the electrical band structure of polymers, which enables the band gap of the material to be tuned. This is very necessary in order to maximize the amount of light that is absorbed by photovoltaic devices. Through having all these benefits, we conducted a review to find out the effects on polymeric materials.
Neck and shoulder pain and inflammatory biomarkers in plasma among forklift truck operators – A case–control study
Authors: Ghafouri Bijar , Rolander Bo , Gerdle Björn , Wåhlin Charlotte
Published: August 2024

Objectives

The aim of this study was to investigate a panel of inflammatory biomarkers in plasma from forklift truck operators (FLTOs) and healthy controls, and their relation to neck pain characteristics.

Methods

From employees in a warehouse, 26 FLTOs were recruited and 24 healthy age- and sex-matched controls (CONs) were recruited via advertisement. The inclusion criterion for FLTOs was that they should operate reach decker and/or counterbalanced tilting mast forklift trucks. All participants were asked to answer a questionnaire covering demographic data, pain intensity numeric rating scale (NRS), anatomical spread, psychological distress, and health aspects. Pain sensitivity was measured using a pressure algometer. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for inflammatory proteins in plasma using a panel of 71 cytokines and chemokines. Multivariate data analysis including orthogonal partial least square-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) was performed to identify significant biomarkers.

Results

Thirty percent of FLTOs reported NRS > 3 in the neck. Shoulder pain was common in 26% of the FLTOs. Pain and discomfort that most often prevented completion of activities were in the neck (20%), lower back (32%), and hips (27%). The FLTOs reported significantly (p = 0.04) higher levels of anxiety than the CON group and they had significantly lower pressure pain thresholds in the trapezius muscle on both right (p < 0.001) and left sides (p = 0.003). A significant OPLS-DA model could discriminate FLTOs from CON based on nine inflammatory proteins where the expression levels of four proteins were upregulated and five proteins were downregulated in FLTOs compared to CONs. Twenty-nine proteins correlated multivariately with pain intensity.

Conclusions

The profile of self-reported health, pain intensity, sensitivity, and plasma biomarkers can discriminate FLTOs with pain from healthy subjects. A combination of both self-reported and objective biomarker measurements can be useful for better understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying work-related neck and shoulder pain.
Estimating the return to schooling using the Mincer equation
Authors:   World Bank, Patrinos Harry
Published: August 2024

The Mincer equation—arguably the most widely used in empirical work—can be used to explain a host of economic, and even non-economic, phenomena. One such application involves explaining (and estimating) employment earnings as a function of schooling and labor market experience. The Mincer equation provides estimates of the average monetary returns of one additional year of education. This information is important for policymakers who must decide on education spending, prioritization of schooling levels, and education financing programs such as student loans.
Escola sem partido
Authors: Botelho Martins Luciane , Graça Ernst Aracy , Paula Vieira de Andrade Assumpção Ana
Published: August 2024

Em março de 2015, foi encaminhado ao Congresso Nacional, em Brasília, o projeto de Lei nº 867/2015, sob o título Escola Sem Partido, pelo deputado federal Izalci Lucas Ferreira (PSDB/DF). De acordo com o deputado, o Projeto Escola Sem Partido, que visa a acabar com a “doutrinação” político-ideológica nas escolas de todo território nacional, seria incluído entre as diretrizes da atual Lei de Diretrizes e Bases da Educação (LDB 9.394/96). Embora em processo de tramitação, o projeto já pode ser aderido por estados e municípios sob a forma de ementa. Dentre as ações do projeto, destaca-se a fixação de cartazes em todas as salas de aulas, sob o pretexto de informar aos alunos sobre seus direitos e aos professores sobre seus deveres. O referido cartaz tem como título “Deveres do Professor” e aponta seis regras a serem seguidas. Note-se ainda que o descumprimento de quaisquer regras pelo professor implica sanções de natureza civil, administrativa e penal. É, pois, pensando a escola como aparelho ideológico de estado, a língua como lugar da contradição e, portanto, passível de equívocos, que procuraremos, à luz da análise de discurso pêcheuxtiana, compreender o funcionamento discursivo presente na materialidade - cartaz. Desse modo, partindo do princípio de que a homogeneidade é um efeito do imaginário, observamos, a partir de pistas linguísticas, o trabalho concomitante entre a evidência do dito e o que dele escapa – não-dito, uma vez que, segundo Pêcheux, “o deslize, a falha e a ambiguidade são constitutivos da língua” (1997, p. 62).
O processo de construção identitária na escola
Authors: Diniz da Silva Machado Rosely
Published: August 2024

Este artigo tematiza os dizeres de alunos[1] sobre como se percebem acerca da sua identidade enquanto sujeitos e também sobre o que aprenderam da cultura afro na escola. Sendo este um dos lugares de produção/reprodução de saberes específicos sobre o que se entende por negro/afrodescendente, compartilho, na perspectiva teórica da Análise de Discurso Pecheuxtiana, recortes de cenas do cotidiano escolar, espaço fértil que nos oportuniza pensar para além dos seus muros, enquanto possibilidade de ultrapassá-los quando da necessidade de dizer, bradar, clamar, vozear, através da análise de discursos e seus dilacerantes efeitos de sentido.

[1] Faço aqui referência à pesquisa realizada pela Professora Stela F. Ieck, na Especialização em Linguagem, Cultura e Educação/2010, a qual contribuiu, sobremaneira, concedendo parte do seu corpus de pesquisa para a reflexão aqui encaminhada. Portanto, neste artigo, serão utilizadas as sequências discursivas dos alunos com quem a referida Professora conviveu durante a realização da sua pesquisa.
Low-Frequency Oscillations in Mid-rostral Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Support Response Inhibition
Authors: Khan Anas U. , Irwin Zachary , Mahavadi Anil , Roller Anna , Goodman Adam M. , Guthrie Barton L. , Visscher Kristina , Knight Robert T. , Walker Harrison C. , Bentley J. Nicole
Published: August 2024

Executive control of movement enables inhibiting impulsive responses critical for successful navigation of the environment. Circuits mediating stop commands involve prefrontal and basal ganglia structures with fMRI evidence demonstrating increased activity during response inhibition in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC)—often ascribed to maintaining task attentional demands. Using direct intraoperative cortical recordings in male and female human subjects, we investigated oscillatory dynamics along the rostral-caudal axis of dlPFC during a modified Go/No-go task, probing components of both proactive and reactive motor control. We assessed whether cognitive control is topographically organized along this axis and observed that low-frequency power increased prominently in mid-rostral dlPFC when inhibiting and delaying responses. These findings provide evidence for a key role for mid-rostral dlPFC low-frequency oscillations in sculpting motor control.
The Relationship Between Self-Disclosure and Anonymity in Online Social Media Users
Authors: Laila Nur Maghfiroh  , Amri Hana Muhammad
Published: August 2024

The more widespread the use of social media, the easier it is for individuals to disclose themselves (self disclosure). One of the factors that influence self disclosure is personality which plays a role in shaping a person's behavior on social media, including behavior to present themselves anonymously. These factors cause the phenomenon of anonymity in social media. This study aims to determine the correlation between self disclosure and anonymity in online social media users. This study uses quantitative methods with correlation techniques. The population of this study are active users of anonymous accounts on social media. The sampling technique for this study is incidental sampling. The amount of samples obtained was 184 people. The self disclosure scale uses the Revised Self-Disclosure Scale (RSDS) consists of 14 items adopted from Nugroho (2018) based on the theory developed by Leung (2002). The anonymity scale consists of 14 items adopted from Chairunnisa (2018) based on the scale compiled by Lee et al. (2013). The reliability coefficient of the self disclosure scale is 0.808 and the reliability coefficient of the anonymity scale is 0.855. Hypothesis testing was carried out with the pearson product moment correlation test and resulted a significance value of 0.727. This means that there is no relationship between self disclosure and anonymity in online social media users. Further research is suggested to examine more specifically based on one type of social media
Bladder fungoma (fungal bezoar) by two Candida species in Medellín, Colombia: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Villegas Camilo Girado , Aristizabal Hernan D , Aristizabal Andrés F , Aristizabal Daniel
Published: August 2024

The presence of fungal infections in the urinary bladder is rare; there are no extensive reviews on this subject in current literature, even less with the presence of two different types of fungi in the same culture. We present a case of an 82-years-old male patient with a history of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) who underwent a simple suprapubic prostatectomy. Shortly thereafter, he was readmitted to the emergency room with symptoms of fever and urinary distress, eventually diagnosed with a fungal infection caused by Candida tropicalis and Candida glabrata in the urinary bladder, secondary to prostatic hyperplasia. He was admitted for assessment and multidisciplinary management. Guided treatment with caspofungin 50mg every 12 hours for 14 days resulted in clinical improvement. Proper diagnostic approaches are crucial for effective management of bladder fungomas, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Spontaneous retrovesical bleeding on COVID-19 patient: A rare case
Authors: Ghifary Faathir Baihaqi , Ghinorawa Tanaya
Published: August 2024

Introduction: COVID-19 does not merely cause respiratory distress as a clinical manifestation but also can develop into other systemic conditions such as cardiovascular, neurologic, hematopoietic, coagulopathy, and immunity disorders, and finally, multiple organ failure. This case aims to report a rare case of spontaneous retrovesical bleeding as one of the complications of COVID-19
Case Description: The patient was a female 66 years old with COVID-19 who complained of abdominal mass, followed by abdominal pain, decrease of consciousness, and unstable hemodynamics. During exploratory laparotomy, we found hematoma and diffuse bleeding from the retrovesical space. During the treatment of COVID-19, the patient was also administered enoxaparin to prevent venous thromboembolism.
Conclusion: Coagulopathies in patients with COVID-19, aggravated with the administration of enoxaparin, induce spontaneous retrovesical bleeding. Moreover, the clinical manifestation of spontaneous retrovesical bleeding was atypical, making it challenging to recognize and diagnose early.
Survivin expression in ovarian carcinoma and its role as apoptotic inhibitor and prognostic predictor
Authors: Dewi I Gusti Ayu Sri Mahendra , Sriwidyani Ni Putu
Published: August 2024

Background: Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed at advanced stages due to the lack of specific symptoms and lack of efficient screening methods. It is very important to examine prognostic predictor factors to increase survival rates. Survivin is a protein that plays a key role in inhibiting the process of programmed cell death or apoptosis, which will cause increased mitosis and cell proliferation as well as a worse prognosis. This study aims to prove the role of survivin as an inhibitor of apoptosis and predict prognosis by proving the existence of an association between survivin expression and mitotic index and proving the difference in survivin expression in type I and type II ovarian carcinoma.
Methods: A cross-sectional analytical observational study, a total sample of 40, taken from surgical specimens from ovarian carcinoma patients whose tissues were examined at the Anatomical Pathology Laboratory Faculty of Medicine Universitas Udayana/ Prof. dr. I G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital Denpasar. Histopathological diagnosis and mitotic index were performed using H & E staining. Survivin expression was evaluated by immunohistochemical staining. Data analysis using chi-square test, significance value of p < 0.05.
Results: The mean age for type I ovarian carcinoma was 47.75 ± 11.50, and type II was 55.30 ± 6.11. The chi-square test shows a significant difference in survivin expression (p = 0.009) and in mitotic index (p = 0.001) of type I and type II ovarian carcinoma. A significant association was also found between survivin expression and mitotic index in type I (p = 0.046) and in type II ovarian carcinoma (p = 0.018).
Conclusion: There was a significant association between survivin expression and mitotic index and differences in survivin expression in type I and type II ovarian carcinoma.
The relationship of serum sodium and albumin levels on the severity of intracerebral hemorrhage
Authors: Mailuhu Louis Max Alfer , Akbar Muhammad , Bintang Andi Kurnia , Hamid Firdaus , Muis Abdul , Lotisna Mimi
Published: August 2024

Background: Hyponatremia causes complications and increases the severity of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) patients. Plasma albumin can be a neuroprotector against ICH by reducing brain volume and edema, increasing blood flow to the brain experiencing a perfusion crisis, and increasing microvascular perfusion. ICH patients with hypoalbuminemia have a 2-fold increased risk of worse outcomes and in-hospital death. This research was conducted to see the relationship between sodium and serum albumin levels on the severity of ICH patients.
Methods: This research is a cross sectional study where the number of research subjects was 69 people who met the inclusion criteria. Low serum sodium levels had a significant relationship with the severity of ICH patients as assessed by the NIHSS. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 27.0 for Windows.
Results: Admissions showed severe severity in 44 subjects (91.7%) with a value of 0.000 (<0.05). Low serum albumin levels have a significant relationship with the severity of ICH patients, showing severe severity in 50 subjects (96.2%) with a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05). Low serum sodium and albumin levels had the highest proportion of 97.6% with a severe severity level, while normal sodium and albumin levels were only 18.2% with a severe severity level. From the statistical test results, it was obtained that the p-value (0.000) < 0.05.
Conclusion: There is a relationship between the combination of serum sodium-albumin levels and the severity of ICH.
The application of healthcare failure mode and effect analysis in reducing medication errors in the emergency department of Regional Public Hospital
Authors: Fitrah Nurul , Rosa Elsye Maria
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Medication or medication error is an essential issue in the world of health, both in the world and in Indonesia. The emergency department is a health service unit that provides emergency services 24 hours non-stop, which is very likely for medication errors to occur. Most medication incident errors can be prevented. One method that can be used is of healthcare failure mode and effect analysis (HFMEA). Applying HFMEA in hospitals helps avoid and identify possible or potential problems or errors in healthcare services.
Methods: This qualitative study used the HFMEA approach to conduct risk analysis regarding medication events and errors in the emergency department (ER), at Regional Public Hospital, Central Java. Brainstorming and focus group discussion were conducted with all members of the HFMEA team at the regional public hospitals’ ER in Central Java following HFMEA guidelines.
Results: Four process flows in ER drug or medication administration services were identified, encompassing 14 service sub-processes and 57 failure modes. Of the 57 failure modes, only 34 were subjected to hazard analysis, and only 24 failure modes required control measures. From these data, four control strategies were obtained.
Conclusion: This study found 24 failure modes need to be addressed and suggested four control strategies, including enterprise risk management formats according to the needs of ER’ health workers, improving ER service management, improving standard operational procedures for medical services, and improving pharmacy management.
Low serum lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio as a risk factor for severe erythema nodosum leprosum
Authors: AJ Adelia Martalova , Rusyati Luh Made Mas , Praharsini I Gusti Ayu Agung , Winaya Ketut Kwartantaya , Suryawati Nyoman , Indira I Gusti Ayu Agung Elis , Karna Ni Luh Putu Ratih Vibriyanti
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Leprosy reactions occur during the course of the disease and can lead to disability. Hematologic examination by calculating the lymphocytes-to-monocytes ratio (LMR) is the potential risk factor for leprosy reactions, especially erythema nodosum leprosum (ENL). This study aims to assess the relationship between LMR as a risk factor for severe ENL in multibacillary (MB) leprosy patients at Prof. dr. I G. N. G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar, Bali.
Methods: This study used a case-control model with data from the medical records of leprosy patients undergoing treatment at Prof. dr. I G. N. G. Ngoerah Hospital from January 2020 - November 2023. The case group was MB leprosy patients who had been diagnosed with ENL reactions and the control group was MB leprosy patients who did not experience leprosy reactions. Blood serum was taken to analyze the LMR in both groups. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26.
Result: The mean value of LMR in the case group was significantly lower than the case group, 2.67 ± 1.13 versus 3.53 ± 0.96. Meanwhile, the cut-off point value used to categorize LMR was 2.95, with a sensitivity of 75% and specificity of 63.6%. The low LMR odds ratio (OR) was 4.5 (95%CI 1.29-16.76; p=0.015). Multivariate analysis showed low LMR for severe ENL with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 4.080 (95%CI 0.352 - 47.25; p=0.260).
Conclusion: Low LMR might be associated with an increased risk of ENL reaction in MB leprosy patients.
Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), platelet-to-hemoglobin ratio (PHR) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) as predictive factors of amputation among Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) in Ibnu Sina Gresik Regional Public Hospital, East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Pratiwi Made Pury , Syakdiyah Noer Halimatus , Sintoro Henry Purbowo
Published: August 2024

Introduction: Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a common complication of Diabetic Mellitus, and predicting the result is a difficult task. In this context, the prediction of clinical outcomes such as amputation or wound healing manages further intervention of life-saving or limb-saving. Therefore, this research aimed to evaluate Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR), Platelet-to-Hemoglobin Ratio (PHR), and Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) as the predictive factors of amputation.
Method: This retrospective analysis included hospitalized diabetic foot ulcer patients from January to December 2022 in Ibnu Sina Gresik Regional Public Hospital. Pre-treatment inflammatory markers, including the PLR, PHR, and SII, were performed by the Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) curve and Youden index to determine AUC and cut-off value, respectively.
Results: This research comprised 58 amputated and 56 non-amputated patients. PLR, PHR and SII of amputation group showed a higher value significantly compared with the non-amputation group (p<0.001). Meanwhile, ROC analysis identified optimal cut-off values for PLR, PHR, and SII as 186.1, 3.09, and 2780.1 based on Youden index, respectively. PLR, PHR, and SII reported 74.1%,74.1%, and 44.8% sensitivity, with 92.9% (AUC = 0.878, p < 0.001), 82.1% (AUC = 0.834, p < 0.001), and 91.1% (AUC = 0.720, p < 0.001) specificity, respectively. Patients with higher PLR faced a 37.3-fold increased risk of amputation compared to those with lower scores (p < 0.001, 95% CI = 11.513-120.626). Higher PHR resulted in a 13.2-fold increased risk of amputation compared to lower scores (p < 0.001, 95% CI = 5.352-32.490), while higher SII obtained an 8.3-fold increased risk compared to lower scores (p < 0.001; 95% CI = 2.888-23.783).
Conclusion: PLR, PHR and SII served as the predictive factors of amputation among diabetic foot ulcer patients.
Resilience differences between TMA and stainless steel archwire after immersion in apple cider
Authors: Lubis Hilda F. , Winny
Published: August 2024

Objective: This research aimed to determine the differences in resilience between TMA and stainless steel archwires after immersion in artificial saliva and apple cider, and resilience between TMA and stainless steel archwires after immersion in apple cider. 
Material and Method: The samples were divided into two control groups of TMA and stainless steel archwires immersed in artificial saliva and two treatment groups of TMA and stainless steel archwires immersed in apple cider. Each group consisted of 7 samples, with a diameter of 0.016 x 0.022 inches and a length of 11.6 cm. All samples were incubated, and resilience measurements were taken using a Tensilon RTF-1350 universal testing machine.
Results: The resilience of TMA and stainless steel archwires immersed in apple cider was greater than in artificial saliva. However, apple cider significantly affects the change of resilience of TMA and stainless archwires.
Conclusion: A significant difference was found between the resilience of the TMA and stainless steel archwires after immersion in apple cider.
Description of eruption of permanent upper canine teeth in stunting children at Koto balingka west pasaman elementary school
Authors: Intan BE. Mahata  , Utami Sri P. , Athifa Trisa
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the eruption of the permanent upper canine teeth in stunted children at Koto Balingka Elementary School, West Pasaman.
Materials and methods: This research is a quantitative descriptive observational study with a case control design. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The number of samples in this study was 60 children consisting of 30 (50%) stunted children and 30 (50%) normal children aged 11-12 years in the Parit Koto Balingka Health Center Working Area. Univariate analysis is presented in the form of frequency distribution and percentages.
Results: Research shows that 20 (66.7%) children with stunting have not yet erupted their permanent upper canine incisors and 10 (33.3%) children have erupted, whereas 4 (13.3%) of normal children have not yet erupted their teeth, and 26 (86.7%) children had erupted.
Conclusion: Research shows that children with stunting status are the largest number of children who have not yet erupted their upper permanent canine teeth, namely 20 (66.7%) children, and children with normal nutritional status are the largest number of children who have erupted upper permanent canine teeth, namely 26 children (86.7%) children, with the average age of eruption of permanent upper canine teeth being 12 years.
Steiner cephalometric analysis in orthognathic surgery patients treated at Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung
Authors: Ashar Fadli , Oli'i Eka M. , Yuza Abel T.
Published: August 2024

Objective: Orthognathic surgery is surgery on abnormalities of dentofacial that occur in the maxilla, mandible, or both. Determine measurement of the type of dentoskeletal abnormality in malocclusion using cephalometric analysis. Steiner analysis is used because it is considered that the Sela tursica-nasion-point A (SNA) angle, Sela tursica-nasion-point B (SNB) used to describe the relationship between the maxilla and the mandible.
Material and Methods: The study involved 30 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery between April 2017 and April 2022 at Hasan Sadikin Hospital Bandung. Cephalometric radiography was utilized for assessment, employing the Steiner method to analyze various angles. Patient characteristics, including gender and age, were also observed. Parameters such as the average angle of SNA, SNB, and ANB were examined, alongside diagnoses, the number of corrected jaws, and the type of orthognathic surgery.
Results: The findings indicated a predominance of male orthognathic surgery patients (63.3%), with the majority falling within the age range of 19 to 20 years (40%). Grade III malocclusion was the most prevalent diagnosis (96.7%), with double jaw correction being the most common procedure performed (90%). Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy was utilized in 93% of cases, followed by Le Fort I osteotomy in 96.7% of cases and chinplasty in 16.7% of patients. The average SNA, SNB and ANB was 83.8o, 90.6o, and -6.8o, respectively.
Conclusion: The findings indicated a higher frequency of orthognathic surgery among patients diagnosed with class III malocclusion. Additionally, a notable proportion of patients underwent simultaneous orthognathic surgery on both the maxilla and mandible.
Aesthetic correction by making anterior adhesive bridge mesh design: A case report
Authors: Ista Meidarlina  , Aprillia Adenan
Published: August 2024

Objective: The article aims to present an aesthetic correction for tooth loss in the anterior region of the mandible by making an anterior adhesive bridge.
Methods: The patient complained of decreased self-assurance due to the absence of teeth in the lower right central incisor area following an accident. They desire a permanent denture solution but are reluctant to undergo extensive tissue removal. The treatment carried out was by making an anterior adhesive bridge using a mesh design. The mesh was designed to increase the retention of the metal wing surface in contact with the abutment teeth.
Results: The patient was happy that they could use their teeth for chewing as well as for improving his appearance when smile.
Conclusion: It was concluded that the mesh design adhesive anterior bridge construction was a conservative treatment option for aesthetic correction of missing teeth in the mandibular anterior region.
Management of superficial ranula with marsupialization technique: A case report
Authors: Pascawinata Andries , Lisfrizal Hamdy
Published: August 2024

Objective: Ranulas are cystic fluid-filled cavities caused by extravasation of the sublingual glands on the floor of the mouth.
Methods: A 31-year-old woman complained of swelling beneath her left tongue that had developed during the previous month. Examination revealed that the swollen area was 2 cm in diameter, long, soft, and bluesy. This case was treated with the marsupialization technique. 
Results: The biopsy indicates that the lesion is a ranula. After two weeks of observation, no complications or recurrences occurred after treatment.
Conclusion: The superficial ranula was successfully treated with marsupialization procedures without complications or recurrences.
The relationship of anterior malocclusion with phoneme articulation in children aged 6-12 years in Makassar, Indonesia
Authors: Mansjur Karima Q. , Ranggang Baharuddin M. , Nasir Mansjur , Mudjari Susilowati , Satria Bella A. , Savitri Eka
Published: August 2024

Objective: This study aims to establish the correlation between anterior malocclusion and phoneme articulation among children between 6 and 12 years old in Makassar, Indonesia.
Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 157 elementary school students aged 6-12 in Makassar City, Indonesia. The sampling method used was purposive to identify students who met specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each student underwent an examination to determine the presence of anterior dental malocclusion and articulation check using a multi-word format consisting of phonemes. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 27.
Result: The statistical tests conducted using the Chi-Square method shows a significant correlation between protrusion, diastema, deep bite, and crossbite with phoneme articulation errors, with a p-value of less than 0.05. Crowding is the most prevalent among all types of anterior malocclusion, while omissions are the most common type of phoneme articulation disorder.
Conclusion:  Our findings indicate that children between ages 6 and 12 in Makassar, presenting anterior malocclusion, could potentially demonstrate phoneme articulation irregularities. These may be associated with such conditions as protrusion, diastema, deep bite and crossbite.
Submandibular abscess in a pregnant patient with multiple antibiotic allergies: A case report
Authors: Fitriana  , Erinna Ardiyanti
Published: August 2024

Objective: This article describes and discusses the management of submandibular abscesses in pregnant women with allergies to several antibiotics.
Case Report: A 34-year-old pregnant female patient came to the dental clinic with complaints of swelling and pain in her left cheek and difficulty in opening her jaw. The patient was diagnosed with a left submandibular abscess.
Result: The doctor performed an odontectomy and extracted the remaining roots, which were suspected to be the cause of the abscess. The patient was also advised to visit the emergency room at Brawijaya University Hospital for further treatment after coamoxiclav failed to alleviate the symptoms.
Conclusion: This case reports a dramatic course of treatment in a pregnant patient with a submandibular abscess accompanied by allergies to several antibiotics. Surgical intervention in pregnant women requires appropriate clinical considerations and guidelines to prevent complications.
Post- and pre-Vatican II Council Perspectives on Church Education
Authors: Kaha Florens Prasetio Ade Kurniawan , Viktorahadi R.F. Bhanu
Published: August 2024

Education is an essential matter for every individual to support both personal and social life. This has been an unchanged reality up to the present moment. The Church truly recognizes its significant role in education. However, with various changing contexts over different eras, the Church's response to education in each era also varies. Before the Second Vatican Council, the Church faced an educational situation influenced by Gallicanism, which sought to weaken the Church's influence on the state. The impact of Gallicanism on education was the existence of a state monopoly on education, leaving behind crucial aspects of education. Pope Pius XI, through Divini Illius Magistri, sought to address such a context. After the Second Vatican Council, the Church's stance, previously closed to the modern world, began to change. The Church became more open to the modern world, influencing its perspective on education. Education, which was previously more anti-modernism and anti-liberalism, has now become more open. This shift is conveyed in the document Gravissimum Educationis, published during the Second Vatican Council. The Church's development in responding to the evolving world of education is a tangible manifestation of its presence in the world.
Symbolism in Wafak Containing Al-Quran Roland Barthes's Semiotic Perspective
Authors: Al-Banna Muhammad Rif'at , Al-Fikri Ys Irsyad
Published: August 2024

This article discusses research on symbolism in wafak containing the Koran in Muslim communities. Wafak has other derivations such as hizb, ruqyah, and amulet is the practice of prayer which is used as a means of endeavor for a servant to be more taqarrub to Allah SWT. The research method used is qualitative, with the type of research being library research. The results of this study are that the wafak of the Qur'an as a symbol of the form of a servant's endeavor to get closer to Allah SWT. In addition, wafak al-Quran can be justified in Islam by following several provisions, one of which is to believe that wafak cannot give any effect, but that can be realized only because of Allah's destiny alone and wafak is only one of the reasons.
Factors Influencing Community Resource Mobilization to Support Households in Achieving Sustainable Poverty Alleviation: The Case of Dao People in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
Authors: Nguyen Thi Duyên , Thuy Thanh Dao
Published: August 2024

This article explains the factors influencing community resource mobilization in achieving sustainable poverty alleviation focusing on Dao households in Vietnam. It found that two factors influenced community resource mobilization to help Dao households sustainably escape poverty focuses on two dimensions: internal and external factors. Internal factors include education level, occupation, skills, experience, the number of healthy workers in the household, and the household's physical capital resources. External factors encompass broader influences such as state policies and support from state organizations and non-governmental organizations. While internal factors are crucial in determining the ability to mobilize community resources, external factors, though not decisive, play a significant role in facilitating the mobilization of these resources to support the Dao people in Thanh Hoa in achieving sustainable poverty alleviation. This study contributes to the study on how poverty should be alleviated in communal levels in Asia with a special reference to Vietnam.
Peran Fasilitator dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Keterampilan Sosial Peserta Didik Sindrom Asperger di Sekolah Alam Saka Kediri
Authors: Rahma Lailatul , Supriyanto Achmad , Yusuf Sobri Ahmad
Published: August 2024

Asperger's syndrome is a developmental disorder of social interaction, communication and behavior. Asperger's syndrome is also known as the little professor syndrome because it has a unique behavior, way of thinking and communicating. The existence of obstacles regarding social skills experienced by students with social skills requires that schools have the sensitivity to participate in supporting students' social skills. Social and communication skills are very important for students to be able to show their emotions and feelings appropriately. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method with data collection techniques of interviews, observation and documentation. This study uses behavioristic theory to find out how the role of the facilitator is in improving students' social abilities by assessing the four main activities, namely: making friends, studying, worshiping and doing activities. The role of the facilitator and the natural school concept promoted by the Sekolah Alam SAKA Kediri contribute to changes in students with Asperger's syndrome..
Strategi Rehabilitasi Oleh Kiai Terhadap Pecandu Narkoba di Pondok Sirojuth Tholibin Blitar
Authors: Luluk Luluk Indarti , Rini Afinia Sandhya
Published: August 2024

Penelitian ini berupaya mengkaji strategi rehabilitasi yang diberlakukan oleh kiai pengasuh pondok pesantren Sirojuth Tholibin II Saman Al-Hadad kepada santri-santrinya, yang notabene merupakan korban penyalahguna narkoba. Maraknya remaja pecandu narkoba dewasa ini semakin mengkhawatirkan. Jika tidak mendapatkan penanganan serius, tentu akan berdampak pada masa depan remaja tersebut. Di sini, beberapa pesantren di Indonesia telah melakukan satu upaya nyata, yakni dengan menjadikan pesantrennya sebagai tempat rehabilitasi. Pun demikian dilakukan oleh pesantren di Blitar. Namun, tidak seperti pesantren rehabilitasi pada umumnya, pondok sirojuth tholibin memiliki strategi penanganan yang khas bagi kesembuhan santri-santrinya. Pondok pesantren ini memadukan metode keislaman dengan penguatan keterampilan. Jenis pendekatan yang digunakan adalah kualitatif-deskriptif. Adapun teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan indepth interview terhadap subjek penelitian, akni Kiai pengasuh ponpes Sirojuth Tholibin. Hasil penelitian ini secara spesifik mengungkapkan strategi-strategi yang digunakan oleh kiai Harun Syafi’i dalam merehabilitasi santri-santri Saman al-Hadad yang merupakan korban penyalahgunaan narkoba.
Strategi Komunikasi Badan Akreditasi Nasional Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (BAN PDM) Provinsi Jawa Timur dalam Sosialisasi Standar Akreditasi PAUD
Authors: Arif Mansyuri  , Silfiyah Lailatul , Dina Aprilia Utami  , Ahmad Fadhlullah
Published: August 2024

Kualitas Pendidikan di Indonesia memerlukan acuan standar nasional agar pemerataan kualitas pendidikan dapat terlaksana pada seluruh satuan pendidikan di Indonesia. Seperti yang kita ketahui satuan Pendidikan di Indonesia pada jenisnya terbagi satuan Pendidikan formal, non-formal dan informal. Seluruh jenis satuan pendidikan wajib mengikuti standar pendidikan yang telah ditentukan. Standar Pendidikan Nasional ditentukan oleh Badan Akreditasi Nasional (BAN) yang terbagi sesuai pada jenjang pendidikan, BAN PDM (Pendidikan Anak Usa Dini, Pendidikan Dasar, dan Pendidikan Menengah) dan BAN PT (Perguruan Tinggi). Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui dan mengidentifikasi strategi komunikasi Badan Akreditasi Nasional Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah (BAN PDM) di wilayah provinsi Jawa Timur. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Pengumpulan data primer dalam penelitian ini menggunakan metode wawancara dengan salah satu Anggota BAN PDM sebagai informan. Keterbukaan untuk evaluasi diri, kesediaan melengkapi persyaratan akreditasi dan Kerjasama antara Lembaga dengan asesor akreditasi menjadi kunci keberhasilan akreditasi dan upaya peningkatan mutu di Lembaga Pendidikan anak usia dini.
The Concept of Quality in Curriculum
Authors: Ibad Wasilatul
Published: August 2024

The curriculum is a description of what students should learn in school. The curriculum itself includes many subjects and objects to be applied in educational institutions. Teachers, material subjects, students, and many other things are required to achieve worthwhile and useful learning outcomes and then realize the aim of education. The quality of the curriculum is important to the success of education in order to create students who become good people in society. This paper discusses the concept of quality in curriculum education in general. The aim of the research is to clarify the perception of curriculum quality based on references to international and national curricula. The authors used qualitative research with literature review technique compilation data. This paper summarizes the views and perceptions of national curriculum and UNESCO curriculum quality by analyzing the curriculum implemented in Indonesia. The result revealed that the quality of the curriculum has four criteria (development, the curriculum, the implementation, and evaluation) that are then developed to obey the education national standard (SNP): competence of graduates standards, contents standards, process standards, and assessment standards. Based on the data, almost 70% of the implementation of the development and improvement of the Merdeka Indonesia curriculum is going well. To date, there are 293,373 formal education units that have implemented the Merdeka curriculum optimally.
Praktik Pesanan Paket Aqiqah dalam Tinjauan Hukum Islam
Authors: Yasmine Heydi Tiara
Published: August 2024

The research entitled The Practice of Ordering Aqiqah Packages in a Review of Islamic Law was written to answer problems related to how the practice of ordering aqiqah package products at Istiqomah Aqiqah Sidoarjo and how to review Islamic law on the practice of ordering aqiqah package products at Istiqomah Aqiqah Sidoarjo. The research data were collected by observation, interview, and literature study techniques which were then analyzed using descriptive techniques in describing ordering aqiqah packages using a greeting contract. The results of this study conclude that the practice of ordering aqiqah package products at Istiqomah Aqiqah uses a salam contract between the ordering party and Istiqomah Aqiqah where payment is made at the beginning of the contract in cash or a down payment of 30%, and delivery of the aqiqah package is submitted at the end of the agreement in the assembly contract. Even though the Istiqomah Aqiqah party has provided payment relief using a down payment of 30% in ordering the aqiqah package, it does not rule out the possibility of a delay in paying the aqiqah package and causing one party to feel disadvantaged, namely the Istiqomah Aqiqah party. Delaying the payment of the aqiqah package made by the ordering party to Istiqomah Aqiqah after it is due according to Islamic law is permissible or mubah because the pillars and conditions in ordering the aqiqah package using the salam contract have been fulfilled. And because of the willingness of the Istiqomah Aqiqah parties to postpone the payment of the aqiqah package, this cannot be avoided due to unexpected things.
Asset Based Community Development untuk Membangkitkan UMKM di Lingkup Desa yang Terdampak Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Christie Zefanya , Sabrina Sylvi , Altis Annisa
Published: August 2024

Every citizen has actually been attached to various rights to himself since birth which are guaranteed and protected by the state. One of the rights of these citizens is economic rights and welfare. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected various aspects of life, one of which is the economic aspect. It takes efforts from various parties, both the government and society, so that the wheels of the Indonesian economy can continue. The existence of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the community plays an important role in helping the country's economic cycle. This important role is in the form of creating jobs and increasing the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Therefore, a national economic recovery strategy is needed, especially for MSME players in an applicable and appropriate manner. In this case, the author proposes an asset-based community development program aimed at MSMEs in rural areas. The Asset Based Community Development method aims to explore the potential of available assets and how communities can contribute to realizing a sustainable economic ecosystem. Furthermore, the author will review further the position of MSMEs, the realization of Asset-Based Community Development in other countries, as well as the form of Asset-Based Community Development in reviving MSMEs, especially in rural areas such as stalls affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This research was conducted using a juridical-empirical method that enforces legal policies according to the conditions of society. As a result, Asset Based Community Development can be used as a post-COVID-19 economic recovery program.