bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Revisionist Muse: Nationalism and Self-Censorship in Alois Fleischmann’s Ómós don Phiarsach / Homage to Patrick Pearse (1979)
Authors:   Cork School of Music, Ireland, de Barra Séamas
Published: November 2024

In 1979, Aloys Fleischmann (1910-1992) was commissioned to write a work to commemorate the centenary of the birth of Patrick Pearse (1879-1916), poet and visionary, teacher, revolutionary soldier and nationalist martyr who was executed by the British authorities as one of the leaders of the Easter Rebellion of 1916. Pearse’s life and heroic death were a profound inspiration in the subsequent struggle for Irish independence and, on the face of it, it would be difficult to think of a more suitable subject for national celebration. The celebratory note is muted in Fleischmann’s work, however; it is a predominantly dark and troubled score that largely focusses on Pearse’s social writings and on the poet’s tortured inner life. It is interesting to contrast it with Clare’s Dragoons which Fleischmann composed in 1945 for the centenary of the death of Thomas Davis (1814-1945), one of the architects of modern Irish nationalism. But the enthusiastic celebration of independent statehood that seemed so natural in 1945 had become problematic by the early 1970s. The political climate in Ireland had changed. This paper explores to what extent Homage to Patrick Pearse reflects Fleischmann’s response to the pervading atmosphere of inhibition and represents a tacit exercise in artistic self-censorship.
Music Textbooks: Ideologized in Communist Times, Apparently Politics-Free in Post-Decembrist Times
Authors:   National University of Music Bucharest, Lupu Olguța
Published: November 2024

During the period of communism in Romania (1945-1989), the ideologisation of the younger generation was a concerted action, carried out throughout the period of institutionalised education and supported by the establishment of children and youth organisations (the Homeland Hawks, the Pioneers’ Organisation, the Communist Youth Union). In this context, textbooks in pre-university education were one of the forms of ideologising young people, but their degree of politicisation varied, depending on the specifics of each subject. As in all totalitarian movements, music played a very important role in indoctrinating the population. For instance, in specialised music education, one of the subjects strongly imbued with communist ideology was Theory and Solfege. From the earliest grades, the Theory and Solfege textbooks included songs dedicated to the Party, to the homeland which had no equal, to the working people, to the beloved leader, etc. I chose to analyse from this perspective one of the Theory and Solfege textbooks designed for primary school children, and finally I compared the 1977 edition with the one published by the same author in 1992, after the events of December 1989.
Pengaruh Harga Jual Terhadap Volume Penjualan Beras Pada UD. Raudah Di Kota Ambon
Authors: Arthur Sopamena Fresal
Published: November 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis pengaruh harga jual terhadap volume penjualan beras pada UD. Raudah di Kota Ambon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode analisis regresi linear sederhana. Hasil analisis penelitian menunjukkan bahwa harga jual berpengaruh signifikan terhadap volume penjualan beras pada UD. Raudah di Kota Ambon. Semakin rendah harga jual, maka semakin tinggi volume penjualan beras yang dicapai.
Sedangkan industri dominance beras di Kota adalah salah satu industri yang ikut berpengaruh pada perekonomian lokal, dimana UD. Raudah merupakan salah satu perusahaan dagang beras terbesar di Kota Ambon. manejemen harga jual sangat diperlukan untuk meningkatkan volume penjualan sehingga berdampak labanya.
Pengaruh Citra Merek, Kesadaran Merek Dan Experiential Pemasaran Pada Loyalitas Nasabah
Authors: Rahim Ode Aulia
Published: November 2024

Loyalitas nasabah dapat menunjukkan tingkat minat nasabah kepada perbankan syariah. Riset bertujuan guna mengkaji hubungan antara Citra Merek, kesadaran merek, dan  experiential pemasaran yang diterapkan pada Customer dari Bank Muamalat di kota Ambon. untuk mengetahui hubungan secara parsial dan hubungan secara simultan antara ketiga faktor tersebut pada kesetiaan nasabah.
Riset ini memakai metode kuantitatif yang bersifat deskriptif. Informasi Utama dilakukan melalui penyaluran beberapa kuesioner Konsumen Bank Muamalat Kota Ambon, sebanyak 130 responden. Elemen penelitian dianalisis Melalui teknik pengambilan sampel non-acak dan teknik Regresi garis lurus multiple Memanfaatkan SPSS.
Hasilnya Mendemonstrasikan secara parsial citra merek tidak mempengaruhi kesetiaan nasabah, sementara kesadaran merek dan experiential pemasaran berpengaruh terhadap kesetiaan nasabah. Akan tetapi, sebagai keseluruhan citra merek, kesadaran merek dan experiential pemasaran mempengaruhi Konsistensi nasabah Bank Muamalat di Kota Ambon.
Investigating the Effect of Innovative Construction Waste Management Practices on the Performance of Building Projects in Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Adepoju Adeyemi , Oloye Abiodun ,   Morgan State University, Baltimore, United States, Lawal Fatai ,   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Published: November 2024

The construction sector in Lagos State, Nigeria, faces significant challenges due to waste generation, impacting both the environment and project efficiency. Recognizing the urgency to address these issues, there has been a growing interest in identifying and implementing effective construction waste management practices to enhance building project performance in the region. Despite existing literature recognizing the significance of innovation in waste management, there remains a notable gap in comprehending the precise impact of these practices on project outcomes specifically within Lagos State. Therefore, this study seeks to fill this gap by investigating the influence of Innovative Construction Waste Management Practices (ICWMPs) on building project performance in the region. Data were analysed using Partial Least Square in Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) analysis due to its suitability for examining multi-dimensional indicators. Findings reveal significant relationships between ICWMPs specifically industry policy (DIP), innovative materials and equipment (DME), and innovative manpower approach (DMP), and various project performance metrics such as cost, quality, and time. Industry policy emerged as the most influential factor, significantly impacting cost performance (β=0.526, T=4.984). Additionally, innovative materials and equipment (β=0.351, SE= 0.044) and innovative manpower approach (β=0.170, T=2.755) demonstrated significant relationships, emphasizing their importance in delivering quality work. The study recommends prioritizing adherence to industry policy, efficient innovative materials, equipment management, and strategic innovative manpower approach for construction industry stakeholders in Lagos State in order to optimize project performance in the region. These findings enhance our understanding of the interplay between waste management practices and project performance and provide valuable insights for promoting sustainable development within the construction sector.
Assessment of Barriers Influencing the Adoption of Building Information Modeling in the Construction Industry in, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors:   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Adepoju Adeyemi , Akanbi Tosin ,   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Adebambo Hameed ,   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Lawal Fatai ,   Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria
Published: November 2024

The implementation of building information modelling (BIM) has been slow in recent years and this is due to some prominent barriers that hinder its adoption. In this regard, this study aims to examine the significant barriers that influence the adoption of BIM in the Lagos State construction industry. Data were gathered through a questionnaire survey with 332 construction professionals in the study area. Three online structured interviews were conducted to support and validate the findings of the quantitative analysis. The results revealed six themes as major barriers namely; finance, industry, interest, leadership, legal and professional barriers. These themes revealed lack of interest, and awareness and understanding of BIM; absence of in-house BIM competent professionals; unavailability of these professionals in the labour market; and lack of policies and regulations on copyright ownership and enforcement from government agencies and industry leadership as barriers. Other barriers are people’s inability or refusal to learn new technologies and processes, perception of BIM as a waste of time and human resources, and lack of clarity of professional roles in BIM. Thus, there is a need for the government to design and implement policies (regulatory, economic and information management) to promote financial schemes to support construction firms and professionals and to reduce financial barriers. It is also important for government to lay down rules and regulations that must be enforced among the construction professionals and firms in the Lagos State construction industry.
ON THE EXISTENCE OF SOLUTIONS FOR SOME KIND OF MIXED EVOLUTIONARY VARIATIONAL-HEMIVARIATIONAL INEQUALITY PROBLEMS
Authors:   Center for General Education, China Medical University Taichung-40402, Taiwan, China, CHANG S. S. , SALAHUDDIN SALAHUDDIN ,   Department of Mathematics, Jazan University Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia, AHMADINI A. A. H. ,   Department of Mathematics, Jazan University Jazan-45142, Saudi Arabia, LIU M. ,   Department of Mathematics, Yibin University, Yibin, Sichuan 644007, China, TANG J. F. ,   Department of Mathematics, Yibin University, Yibin, Sichuan 644007, China
Published: November 2024

This paper discusses the mixed evolutionary variational-hemivariational inequality problem,
which incorporates a set of constraints and history-dependent operators. We utilized a mixed equilib-
rium formulation with appropriate functions and a fixed-point principle for history-dependent operators
to prove the existence and uniqueness of solutions. As an application to demonstrate the peculiar weak
solution for a viscoelastic frictional contact problem that involves the unilateral signorini type condi-
tion for the normal velocity together with non-monotone normal damped response conditions and the
Coulomb law of dry friction that friction bounds depend on the amount of accumulated slip.
MROSC: A ANÁLISE DA PRESTAÇÃO DE CONTAS E AS MEDIDAS COMPENSATÓRIAS DIANTE DA REJEIÇÃO DAS CONTAS.
Authors: Teddo Luiz Flávio Porfírio
Published: November 2024

The 13019/2014 Law established the Regulatory Framework for Civil Society Organizations (MROSC), which deals with the legal regime in a regime of mutual cooperation (partnership) between public administration and civil society organizations (CSOs). The focus of this article is to explore the process of accountability owed by CSOs and how they should be analyzed and treated. It also explores the prevalence of qualitative accountability analysis over quantitative and financial analysis. The MROSC created the possibility for CSOs with rejected accounts to compensate for unachieved goals, globally or partially, through the establishment of a new work plan, as long as there was no fraud in the execution of the purpose of the partnership. The public administration has several actors monitoring and supervising the partnership, enabling the segregation of functions to infer whether or not the results will be achieved, supported by robust interdependent technicality. Finally, the accountability of the CSOs themselves is judged by the partnership managers or expense organizers. Based on the causal link between all reports, including the report of the monitoring and evaluation committee, it is possible for the partnership manager to issue a conclusive opinion on the accounts with greater technical security. In case of rejection of accounts, the MROSC provides compensatory measures through the provision of services, but when administrative resources are exhausted, compensation to the treasury in cash is the non-negotiable measure.
A REGULARIZAÇÃO DAS APOSTAS ESPORTIVAS NO BRASIL:MEDIDAS PARA PROMOVER O JOGO RESPONSÁVEL
Authors: Martins Hyngrid Bhyannk Reis , Silva Luiz Felipe De Oliveira Da , Carvalho Thiago Tadeu De Amorim
Published: November 2024

This work aims to investigate, identify, detail, and delve into the sports betting market in Brazil, with the intention of enhancing the understanding of how this sector operates, its capacity to generate income and employment, legal limitations, and other crucial points. Brazilians are increasingly influenced by sports betting, and this form of gambling is becoming more common in their daily lives. Media and social networks play an important role in bringing individuals closer to sports betting, ensuring more followers. The topic of sports betting has become a prominent issue in recent years, mainly due to its profitable business, reaching billions of reais in transactions. Understanding the interest of Brazilian society in diversifying their investments, progressively exploring new fixed and variable income markets, it is necessary to provide security for people who wish to deposit/invest their money in the betting sector. The arrival of Law 14.790/23 was the main milestone in the regulation of this sector, establishing clear guidelines for its operation. This study aims to present to society sports betting and the entire regulatory framework that has been developed to make this environment a safer and more attractive place. By presenting its data and potential for the country’s economy, the aim is to encourage the population to invest in this sector, which has been taking on indescribable proportions, is in constant expansion and acceptance, including by the government, which realizes that Brazil loses many resources by not regulating the sector and establishing its taxation.
Grosse Linien
Authors: Lemitz Bastian
Published: November 2024

Regarding his character the posthumous assessments of the famous textual critic John James Wettstein range between praise (Krighout) and insult (Frey). In contrast to these external ascriptions the author focusses on Wettstein’s self-assessment or, more precisely, on his self-fashioning by consulting an apology that has been drafted in the course of the “Wettsteinhandel” and the Dedicatio of Wettstein’s Greek New Testament. It turns out that Wettstein was not afraid to put himself in a line with big names in the history of protestant theology.
127. Jahresbericht des Zwinglivereins über das Jahr 2023
Authors: Opitz Peter
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.
Nachruf auf Alfred Ehrensperger (1933-2024)
Authors: Kunz Ralph
Published: November 2024

No abstract available.
Castellios Dialogi sacri
Authors: Christ-von Wedel Christine
Published: November 2024

This essay deals with the Dialogi sacri by Sebastian Castellio. They comprise 137 dialogues on stories from the Old and New Testaments, which served as textbooks in Latin schools for 250 years. The selection of material has never been analyzed before, although it is very idiosyncratic. Most of the important stories are missing, such as the dialogues on the Exodus, the Sinai tradition, the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. They only appear indirectly as announcements or rather promises from God. With sideway glances at Castellio’s entire theological work, the author is able to shed new light on his doctrine of God and his image of man and demonstrates the reason for the gaps in Castellio’s dialogues, which hint to his theology oriented towards the promissio Dei.
Transtorno de personalidade obsessivo-compulsiva: Revisão dos sintomas, critérios diagnósticos e abordagens terapêuticas
Authors: Chaves Francisco Neudo Rebouças , Castro Gleijorry Siane Fiuza Prestes Câmara de , Aissami Nadia , Lopes Samuel Sousa , Forzan Gabriel Oliveira , Souza Bruna Moraes de , Gotardo Eduardo , Araujo Brianny Gomes , Souza Nayra Lurian Nascimento de , Magalhães Marco José Moura , Filho Antonio Vidal de Lima , Coelho Sabrina Fernanda Figueiredo , Loureiro Dielle de Carvalho , Salazar Victor Alfonso Martinez , Bonneterre Vitória Serralva
Published: November 2024

O Transtorno de Personalidade Obsessivo-Compulsiva (TPOC) é caracterizado por padrões persistentes de perfeccionismo, rigidez e controle excessivo que afetam diversos aspectos da vida, incluindo relacionamentos interpessoais e desempenho profissional. Indivíduos com TPOC frequentemente buscam a perfeição e têm dificuldade em se adaptar a mudanças ou tolerar a incerteza. Esse transtorno pode gerar sofrimento significativo e impactar negativamente a qualidade de vida. O diagnóstico é complexo e deve ser feito com cautela, considerando sua distinção de outras condições, como o Transtorno Obsessivo-Compulsivo (TOC). O tratamento geralmente envolve psicoterapia, especialmente Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental, e, em alguns casos, medicação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar uma revisão da literatura sobre transtorno de personalidade obsessivo-compulsiva, destacando os sintomas, critérios diagnósticos e abordagens terapêuticas. Essa revisão de literatura foi realizada por meio de publicações científicas encontradas nos seguintes bancos de dados: Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (BVS), Public Medline (PubMed), Portal de Periódicos CAPES e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), sem restrição de período. Foram também consultados os sites oficiais do Ministério da Saúde e a literatura cinzenta. O Transtorno de Personalidade Obsessivo-Compulsiva (TPOC) é caracterizado por perfeccionismo, rigidez e controle excessivo, afetando negativamente a vida do indivíduo. Seu diagnóstico requer avaliação cuidadosa para diferenciá-lo de outras condições. O tratamento mais eficaz é a Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental (TCC), complementada por medicamentos, como os ISRS, para controle de sintomas ansiosos. A adesão ao tratamento pode ser desafiadora, mas com psicoeducação e apoio familiar, melhorias significativas podem ser alcançadas. Embora não haja cura definitiva, o tratamento adequado pode promover maior flexibilidade, reduzir a ansiedade e melhorar os relacionamentos, promovendo uma vida mais equilibrada e satisfatória.
Политическата сигурност като измерение на свободата от страх в контекста на човешката сигурност
Authors: Sidova Dafinka
Published: November 2024

This article analyses the essence of political security as a dimension of the Human Security Concept, as well as its interrelationship with freedom from fear, which is one of the three pillars of Human Security.
Незаконната търговия с антики като източник за финансиране на Ислямска държава в Ирак и Сирия
Authors: Yordanov Svetoslav
Published: November 2024

This article examines the financing of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria through illicit trade of antiquities. The paper focuses on destruction and looting of world cultural heritage sites in Iraq and Syria, trade mechanism of stolen artefacts, main routes of illicit trafficking of cultural property.
The Possible Choice
Authors: Nedialkov Dimitar
Published: November 2024

The article analyses the negative consequences of (excessively) large income inequality and examines their direct and indirect impact on Bulgaria's national security. According to the author, income inequality can lead to economic and political instability, social tensions, unemployment, increase in crime and other destructive processes for society. Some measures are being discussed to reduce the problem of high inequality, such as changing the tax system, which unfortunately are met with tremendous resistance from the high earners and their lobbyists.
За новите реалности в управлението и компетенцията „информационна сигурност“
Authors: Stefanova Dimitrina , Vasilev Valentin , Britchenko Igor
Published: November 2024

The intensity of changes in recent years is truly astonishing. In such a context, the requirements for the competencies and skills of employees and managers are also intensifying in the direction of changes. On the other hand and in this connection, given the crises, today the management of information security is a necessity for any organization that considers organizational information as a valuable asset and considers it in the light of its competitive advantage. Information security is frequently associated with cyber security, a concept and field that is fast evolving on all fronts – technological, regulatory, and programmatic. From the perspective of the human factor, it corresponds to the knowledge transfer and learning abilities that are collectively referred to as "digital skills." Human resource professional competence and expertise are crucial to the management and development of information security initiatives, making them essential to the growth of any organization.
Preparation of Hydrogels of Methacrylamide with Mono and Dicarboxylic Acids: Investigation of Their Swelling Behavior
Authors: Kılıç Alaaddin , Coşkun Ramazan
Published: November 2024

Methacrylamide (MAAm) hydrogels were synthesized with mono- (crotonic acid, CrA) and dicarboxylic (maleic acid, MAA) acids via radical copolymerization, utilizing potassium persulfate (KPS) as the initiator and methylenebisacrylamide (MBAAm) as the crosslinker. The swelling behavior of the resulting hydrogels was systematically investigated, with particular focus on the effects of monomer ratio, initiator and crosslinker concentrations, as well as polymerization temperature. These parameters were optimized to maximize the swelling ratio. For poly(MAAm/CrA) hydrogels, the formulation containing 85/15 MAAm/CrA (mol/mol), 2 mol% KPS, 1 mol% MBAAm, and synthesized at 55 °C exhibited the highest swelling capacity (480%) in distilled water. In contrast, for poly(MAAm/MAA) hydrogels, the composition of 75/25 MAAm/MAA (mol/mol) with 1 mol% KPS, 1 mol% MBAAm, and polymerized at 55 °C showed a maximum swelling of 1100%. Further investigations explored the influence of pH, temperature, and electrolyte concentration and type on the swelling properties of the hydrogels prepared under optimized conditions. Both hydrogels demonstrated peak swelling behavior at pH 7, with their swelling profiles varying in response to changes in temperature, electrolyte concentration, and electrolyte type. Swelling kinetics studies revealed that the MAAm/CrA hydrogel exhibited Fickian diffusion in distilled water at room temperature, while the MAAm/MAA hydrogel followed a non-Fickian diffusion mechanism. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis indicated that the hydrogels synthesized under optimal conditions possessed a porous and well-organized network structure.
China's Cybersecurity Governance As Part Of Foreign And Security Policy
Authors: Murniasari Mira
Published: November 2024

Cyberspace has become a new method of interaction for humans in the digital industrial era. One of the countries that play an important role in global cyberspace is China, which has the largest number of internet users, reaching 989 million. This has prompted Chinese Government to formulate a complex cybersecurity governance strategy to maintain national stability and security. Therefore, this study aims to explore China's approach to cybersecurity at domestic and foreign levels. Domestic level explores the governance in the country by examining strategic documents, policies, as well as legal and institutional frameworks, while foreign level discusses cybersecurity as part of foreign and security policy. The primary focus of this study is the series of Chinese diplomatic initiatives aimed at shaping governance norms across various international forums.
Ciudadanos y trabajadores: el primer asociacionismo obrero en Catalunya (Igualada, 1840-1868)
Authors: Arnabat Mata Ramón
Published: November 2024

Las tres décadas que van de 1840 a 1868 son claves en el proceso de concienciación y organización obrera en Cataluña. En este texto realizamos un estudio sintético y poliédrico de las profundas transformaciones socioeconómicas, políticas y culturales que se produjeron durante estos años, de las experiencias de los diversos sectores obreros en ellas y de la concienciación ciudadana y obrera entre los diversos colectivos de trabajadores del sector algodonero en Igualada (Anoia, Cataluña). Las asociaciones y las movilizaciones obreras creadas durante estos años contribuyeron tanto a mejorar las condiciones materiales e inmateriales de los obreros, como a democratizar los sistemas políticos.
Disputas en torno al tiempo libre y los espacios de sociabilidad: los trabajadores ferroviarios y el consumo de alcohol en la Argentina de comienzos del siglo XX
Authors: D'Uva Florencia
Published: November 2024

El artículo explora los vínculos entre los trabajadores ferroviarios y el alcohol en la Argentina de las primeras décadas del siglo xx prestando atención tanto a las prácticas y espacios de consumo, como a los discursos críticos y disputas que desde el ámbito sindical se libraron al respecto. En particular, se interesa por indagar cómo el consumo de alcohol y las prácticas de sociabilidad de los trabajadores ferroviarios estuvieron atravesadas por tensiones, normas y prescripciones de género que ubicaron en distintos lugares a varones y mujeres y cómo estos asumieron diversas tareas y roles en los combates y campañas anti-alcohólicas.
Los cuerpos del dictador y su memoria martirial en Europa, 1945-2024
Authors: Núñez Seixas Xosé M.
Published: November 2024

El artículo explora de forma comparativa la evolución cambiante de los debates memorialísticos sobree aquellos lugares íntimamente vinculados con la muerte de los dictadores fascistas y parafascistas. Desde la segunda década del siglo XXI, surgieron una serie de debates paralelos en varios países europeos sobre la gestión pública de los lugares de memoria directamente vinculados con las vidas íntimas de los dictadores. Las formas en que cada país ha abordado la gestión de los restos, los mausoleos y los lugares de nacimiento de los dictadores varían considerablemente. Sin embargo, existen dilemas comunes: ¿olvidar o resignificar? ¿Cómo evitar el riesgo de un culto póstumo a la personalidad? ¿Hasta qué punto la sombra del carisma del dictador perdura en esos lugares de memoria? Mediante el concepto de “lugares de dictador”, se intenta comprender explicar por qué es tan difícil abordar algunos lugares de memoria vinculados a los autócratas muertos, pues esos lugares contribuyen directa o indirectamente a humanizarlos, haciendo más aceptable su recuerdo para las generaciones presentes y futuras.
Is ultrasound screening after tomosynthesis justified in patients with a personal history of breast cancer?
Authors: Ciurea A.¹ , Buduru S.² , Ciortea C.³ , Tabita Suciu L.³ , Boca I.¹
Published: November 2024

Aim and Objectives: To evaluate the added value of breast ultrasound to screening tomosynthesis in women previously treated for breast cancer. Material and Method: In the study were included 100 patients with previously diagnosed and treated breast cancer. The patients were examined with tomosynthesis and breast ultrasound. BI-RADS assements were made after tomosynthesis and ultrasound and compared with the final assesment. Results: On tomosynthesis, 97% of the patients were normal or had benign changes (BI-RADS 1 or 2) and only 3 patients (3%) had highly suspicious for malignancy lesions (BI-RADS 5). On ultrasound, 97 patients (97%) had no pathological or benign finfindings, one had possible malignant finding (BI-RADS 4) and 2 had highly suspicious for malignancy lesions (BI-RADS 5). The major differencies between tomosynthesis and ultrasound were observed in BI-RADS 1 and 2 cases. Conclusion: if the screeing is performed with tomosynthesis, supplimentary ultrasound examination is of no benefit. Even in patients previously treated for breast cancer, ultrasound does not bring informations that would change the manegement of these patients.
Comparative technical steps in obtaining implant supported reconstructions using computer aided manufacturing and ceramic layering
Authors: Burde A.V. , Grecu A.G. , Manole M. , Sorana B.
Published: November 2024

SLS is an additional technique that allows generating a complex three-dimensional structure, by consolidating and successively selecting the layers of metal powder, and bonding layer by layer one above the other, using thermal energy provided by a focused laser beam. Our study presents the technical steps in manufacturing the metallic part of the implant supported over-structures in two different clinical situations, both using SLM for obtaining the frameworks and is highlighting the differences between the followed technological stages in each case. The presented clinical situations have specific features, depending on the type of used materials (alloy and ceramics), on the characteristics of each clinical case, as well as on the habit and custom technical skills developed over time by each technician. Both cases met the targeted aesthetical and functional features and enhanced re-establishing the morphologic and functional integrity of the arches.
Frequency analysis of Bolton’s discrepancy in a group of patients with orthodontic treatment need
Authors: Pop S.I. , Conțac L.R. , Petruț S.F. , Petruț A. , Bratu D.C.
Published: November 2024

Objectives: This study evaluates the frequency of the Bolton discrepancy in a group of patients with orthodontic treatment need, establishing the existence or the absence of any correlations between this discrepancy and its location as well as the sex of the patient. Materials and method: A total of 40 patients were included in the present study. Measurement of the mesiodistal widths (between contact points) located at the equator of the dental crown, have been performed using a precision digital caliper. The measurements were taken on the study models. Results and conclusions: The measurements performed on the study models, before the orthodontic treatment was applied, identified that 15 (37.5%) of the 40 participants in the study have Bolton discrepancy. No significant differences were reported when comparing the arches or the anterior and overall ratio.
A newborn case of double-male syndrome (48, XXYY)
Authors: Pop L.E. , Vasile G. , Miclea D. , Pantelemon C.
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The 48, XXYY syndrome represents a chromosomal aneuploidy which consists in the presence of an extra X and Y chromosome in males. It has an incidence of 1/18 000 to 1/40000 male births. For a long time 48, XXYY syndrome was considered as a variant of Klinefelter syndrome, but nowadays it represents a distinct disorder due to associated comorbidities: mental retardation and psychiatric disorders. Case presentation: We report the case of a newborn boy, who presented at physical examination craniaofacial dysmorphism consisting of hypertelorism, enlarged bitemporal diameter, flat occiput, downwardly and oblique displaced ears, short lingual frenulum and clinodactyly of the fifth digit. Transfontanelar ultrasound identified two left choroid plexus cysts of 0,4/0,4 cm. Abdominal and cardiac ultrasonography showed no abnormalities. The karyotype analysis revealed a chromosomal aneuploidy with 48, XXYY formula. Conclusion: We reported a case of 48, XXYY syndrome diagnosed immediately after birth, a rare disorder with approximately 100 cases reported in literature to date and to the best of our knowledge, the first reported case in Romania.
Orthodontic treatment in adult patients - a statistical study
Authors: Decusară M. , Popa G.V. , Popa G. , Rauten A.
Published: November 2024

Aims and objectives: The goal of this study was to establis the frequency of addressability of adults for orthodontic treatments, according to age, gender, environement, the reasons for requesting the consultations, clinical dental anomalies, dento-periodontal status and recommendations given after first clinical examination. Material and methods: The study was performed on a group of 91 patients, the age between 19 and 52 years over a period of 2 years examined for orthodontic treatment in an dental office in Brăila county. The adults patients were selected from 608 subjects examinated in 2018 and 2019, atients being informed and accepting to participate in this study. Results: Following the study performed on the adults specific group it was noticed that young females (age between 19-30 years), from urban areas, requested orthodontic treatment for dental aesthetic reason. Conclusions: Adults subjects often requires an individualization of classical orthodontic treatment according to the existing and untreated malocclusion, dento-periodontal status and edentulous spaces.
Diagnosis of laboratory in the infections produced by Clostridium Difficile
Authors: Popovici R. , Bei M.F. , Domocoș D. , Todor P.C. , Pogan M.D.
Published: November 2024

Aim and objectives: Regarding the diagnosis of laboratory in the infections produced by the gram-positive bacillus, anaerobe, Clostridium Difficile has as target the bacteriological examination, following the basic examination of the microbiological diagnosis of the infectious diarrheic syndrome, being represented by the cultivation of the fecal matters on specific culture mediums. Material and methods: We accomplished a prospective and retrospective study, on eighty of clinical isolated samples of C. Difficile to identify and underline the genotypic and/or phenotypic characteristics between the isolated strains from cases of unique infections and those isolated from recurrent cases, based on the microbiologic diagnosis registered in the bacteriological register of the laboratory of medical analysis, S.C. Diaser, Oradea. Results and discussions: The most important factor of virulence is the release of multiple toxins, and namely large glycosylated exotoxins A and B. Conclusions: The placing of the diagnosis of laboratory in regard to Clostridium Difficile, is based on the culture and the detection of toxins in fecal samples.
Loupes - the first step towards an enlarged image and optimal visibility in dentistry
Authors: Pîrvu C. , Preoteasa C. , Axante A. , Pîrvu D. , Buzea M. C. , Sfeatcu R.
Published: November 2024

Dentistry is a field that involves working on small structures, difficult to access and visualize. In order to perceive the details of finesse, it is necessary to enlarge the image with the help of specially designed systems, of which a first option are the loupes. The dentist who engages in the search for loupes suitable for his practical needs must know a specific optical terminology and deepen a series of technical details that characterize the different types of loupes on the market. Each of them has different degrees of magnification, possibilities of adaptation during work, different advantages and optical disadvantages, which can make the choice difficult. This article summarizes this information. In conclusion, it follows that currently available loupes are complex optical systems that can be of great help to the dentist, provided they are thoroughly known and assimilate a correct way of use.
Perception and illusion in dental aesthetics
Authors: Buzatu R. , Bolos O.C. , Valceanu A. S. , Craciunescu E. L.
Published: November 2024

Aim and objectives: The objectives in performing fixed prosthetic restorations were the following: Replacing lost tissues, restoring the functions of the stomatognathic system: aesthetics, phonetics, functionality, mastication and creating illusion, using different techniques to make the tooth look younger, older or wider. Material and methods: This part presents the materials and the different methods in the technological operations for the realization of three fixed metal-ceramic partial prostheses, with rejuvenated appearance, with aged appearance and the third with the illusion that the tooth looks wider, the differences that will be listed below. Results: The metal-ceramic works are accepted relatively easily, offering special satisfactions to the patients, but also to the doctors, they transform the dentition into an aesthetic and functional, comfortable one, restoring the morphology and the masticatory functions. Conclusions: Ceramics have a very wide range of colors, having the great advantage of the possibility of combining them. Thus, some parts of the tooth can be made in certain shades, others in other shades, giving the artificial tooth a very close apperance to the natural one.
ERRATA - Geographic tongue in adults and children
Authors: Părlătescu I. , Custură Crăciun D. , Nicolae C.
Published: November 2024

Geographic tongue is a benign oral condition with a migratory pattern of the dorsal tongue. Aim and objectives: This paper aims to emphasize the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis and associated factors of geographic tongue, in an effort to improve the means of misdiagnosed and overtreated cases in adults and children. The variable clinical features of this condition are described. Moreover, geographic tongue can be an oral manifestation of psoriasis, thus further investigations are necessary. Recent data on oral microbiota, salivary changes and treatment strategy are also presented. Note! This errata refers to the title of the article published in no. 2/2020 of the journal.
External staining procedure in posterior direct restorations
Authors: Bolos O.C. , Bolos A. , Cudera A. , Buzatu R. , Bratu D.C. , Taddio L. , Valceanu A.S.
Published: November 2024

The main purpose of direct restoration procedures is to obtain a natural aspect of the restored tooth. The modern restoration materials (direct composite resins) offer this possibility, through their large amount of shades and opacities. More than ever, nowadays the use of pigments in dental medicine has become very usual, due to the increasing demand of the patients for aesthetic restorations. The external staining procedure consists in placing of the pigment on the tooth surface, after the tooth morphology is finished. This paper shows the aesthetic potential of dental pigments to restore the natural appearance of the posterior teeth, using the external staining procedure. Although the staining procedure is time consuming, it offers much satisfaction not only to the patient, but especially to the dentist. Good knowledge of direct composite layering techniques and dental morphology is necessary, in order to obtain a good result.
Anxiety Assessment in Children and Adolescents Caused by Dental Treatment
Authors: Lazăr C.F. , Popa M. , Luca M.M. , Nikolajević S.N. , Dragoș B. , Bratu D.C. , Buzatu R.
Published: November 2024

Children exaggerated reactions to the felt fear can make it difficult and can even make dental treatment impossible under normal conditions. Dental fear, dental anxiety and dental phobia are three different ways of perceiving dental treatment, respectively three different ways of reacting to dental interventions. This study is a retrospective study carried out between April - May 2019 in the Paedodontics Department of the Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Victor Babeș" University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Timișoara, and includes 1816 adolescent patients. The investigation method used was the questionnaire-based survey, applied to a representative sample of the adolescent population (aged 14-18) of Timișoara. Results show different variations in dental fear and dental anxiety according to sex, age groups, personal characteristics and other psychological and social factors. It is important to follow therapeutic guidelines that allow us from the beginning to assess the patient's anxiety about dental treatment to create a comfortable environment for the patient so it will increase the acceptability of dental procedures and addressability to treatment.
Chemomechanical caries removal – A systematic review
Authors: Brisc R.C. , Veltean-Corneschi R.L. , Vaida B. , Vasiliu R.D. , Matichescu A. , Jumanca D. , Craciunescu E.L.
Published: November 2024

Chemomechanical removal is an alternative method with important advantage. The method selectively removes the demineralized, carious dentin, leaving healthy dentin intact. Conventional treatments for caries removal are often associated with annoying sounds, vibration, heat and production of pain. This systematic review aims to assess the efficacy of alternative methods for caries removal. The Medline, Pubmed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library and Clinical Trials databases were searched. Chemomechanical caries removal methods are beneficial both for pacients and dentist. Hence, it is recommended as an alternative method of caries removal.
Clinical significance of non-surgical periodontal therapy
Authors: Negru D. , Matichescu A. , Dumitrescu R.C. , Jumanca D. , Galuscan A. , Balean O. , Craciunescu E.L.
Published: November 2024

The removal of etiological factor such as plaque and tartar is of great importance in order to obtain smooth tooth surfaces free of pathogenic microflora consisting in the removal of all roughness on the tooth surface, especially on cement, which would favour the deposits of bacterial plaque which is the main aetiological factor of the periodontal disease. This paper aims to highlight the importance of scaling and proper oral and dental hygiene for periodontal health. Most patients subject to periodontal treatments require more frequent prophylactic treatments, every three months, instead of the usual six months, because their disease is more likely to reactivate. The working methodology consisted of the analysis of a group of 20 patients with a mean age of 43.7 years, 56% males and 44% females, who were applied a questionnaire consisting of 25 questions, and were then subject to an oral and dental examination, followed by scaling.
The management of non-syndromic supernumerary teeth - Case report
Authors: Bumbu B. , Todor L. , Todor S.A. , Popovici R.A. , Ciavoi G.
Published: November 2024

Supernumerary teeth are the most common dental anomalies found in permanent dentition. They are usually present in genetic syndromes, their presence in the absence of these syndromes being quite low. The case presented by us is of a male patient, aged 15 years that presented in order to solve a minor aesthetic problem. Following the paraclinical investigations (Orthopantomography and Cone Beam Computed Tomography) the presence of two supernumerary teeth was highlighted, a mesiodense and a tooth located between the roots of the teeth 12-13. The treatment was surgical extraction.
Shade evaluation of pressed ceramic and milled zirconia crowns. A qualitative study.
Authors: Craciunescu E.L. , Negrutiu M.L. , Pop D.M. , Dinu S. , Matichescu A. , Buzatu R.
Published: November 2024

Despite high aesthetics, shade of full ceramic restoration can be a difficult task specially in case of anterior single crown restorations. For the first group, ten ceramic crowns for anterior teeth were made from IPS e.max Cem. The pressed ceramic cores were veneered with feldspathic ceramic IPS e.max.Ceram. For the second group were milled ten samples zirconium oxide cores and veneered with feldspathic ceramic IPS e.max.Ceram. The evaluation of core influence over the final shade is checked with a spectrophotometer and standard shade guide. The shades of the samples of two groups were registered in three areas of the buccal surface: third incisal, third middle and third cervical. The shades were digitally registered with Vita Easy Shade Compact and with standard Vital Classical shade guide. Samples that require accurately individualized aesthetics may encounter final shade modification. The digital system for shade registration have high precision and avoid human error.
Smoking-related attitude adopted by dentists among their patients
Authors: Ilici R.R. , Pădurescu L.S. , Mihai C. , Oancea R. , Funieru C. , Sfeatcu R.
Published: November 2024

Aim: The purpose of this study was to identify smoking-related behaviors adopted by dentists and their attitude regarding smoking among their patients. Material and Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between November and December 2020 on a group of 55 dentists, using a questionnaire of 12 items, distributed on-line. Results: Regarding the opinions and behaviors related to smoking among the dentists included in the study, 6 out of 10 dentists advice their patients to quit smoking and 3 out of 10 recommend reducing the number of cigarettes. As for the attention paid to their smoking patients, they consider that more focus should be given to the adolescents, as they are at an age when habits are easier to correct. More than half of the doctors in the study group consider that additional training is needed regarding the integration of anti-smoking programs in the dental practice. Conclusion: By receiving proper training and seriously dedicating themselves to smoking cessation counseling, dentists could play an important role in reducing smoking prevalence. There is also the advantage that visits to the dental office are generally more frequent than the other specialties, allowing the doctor to prevent or correct this vicious habit from the beginning and to observe the evolution of their patients through the smoking cessation program.
Identifying incipient caries process
Authors: Balean O. , Matichescu A. , Sava-Rosianu R. , Galuscan A. , Oancea R. , Dumitrescu R.C. , Jumanca D.
Published: November 2024

Due to the high frequency of caries lesions within the population and due to the lack of a clear caries diagnosis protocol, new powerful methods of clinical investigation were developed. The purpose of this study was to underline the importance of detecting the incipient caries process with the help of a VistaCam iX intraoral camera, as the majority of initial processes remain undetected clinically and radiologically. VistaCam iX, designed by DÜRR DENTAL used the intraoral camera as therapeutic support for future dental treatments. The interchangeable heads mechanism (cam, proof, macro, poly, proxi) allows the camera to be used in several ways.
Treatment of special-needs patients under general anesthesia
Authors: Matichescu A. , Balean O. , Galuscan A. , Negru D. , Alexa V. , Sava-Rosianu R. , Jumanca D.
Published: November 2024

Dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia is a treatment option for children requiring complex dental treatment, but who exhibit acute situational anxiety and emotional or cognitive immaturity or require dental rehabilitation. The advantages of ambulatory general anesthesia are the efficiency and comfort in performing the intervention. The purpose of this study was to assess the efficacy of dental works under general anesthesia in the case of child patients with neuropsychiatric disorders and of uncooperative ones.
Direct restoration in esthetic rehabilition following traumatic injury
Authors: Buzatu R. , Craciunescu L.E. , Chirila A.V. , Valceanu A.S. , Bolos O.C. , Luca M.
Published: November 2024

Aim and objectives: The purpose of this work is to present a clinical case with a non-complicated coronal-fracture of permanent upper incisor. To restore the tooth we chose the stratification technique using the silicon key. Material and methods: A 8-year-old male pacient was referred by his mother to the dental clinic of our medical care center, reporting a dental trauma consisting of a coronal wide fracture of more than the incisal third of 2.1. The clinical and radiographic examination revealed that the injury has caused a non-complicated crown fracture Results: Composite resin restoration for the restoration of permanent incisors that have minimum or not very extensive crown fractures is an excellent approach due to a conservative, timely, and economical treatment option Conclusions: Direct restoration using the stratification technique and the silicon key can help each dental practicer to achieve clinical success if handled properly and with the proper materials.