bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Pengaruh Model Pembelajaran CTL (Contextual Teaching and Learning) Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Subtema 1 Tema 2 Kelas V SD N 1 Nusa Bakti Kecamatan Belitang III Kabupaten OKU Timur
Authors: Setiawan Ari
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian eksperimen. Design penelitian ini adalah One-Shot Case Study. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V SD N 1 Nusa Bakti sebanyak 198 siswa. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas V sebanyak 20 siswa. Teknik pengambilan sampel dilakukan dengan cara cluster random sampling. Variabel yang diteliti yaitu model pembelajaran CTL (X) dengan hasilbelajar (Y). Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan dalam penelitian adalah observasi, dokumentasi, dan tes. Analisis data yang digunakan uji normalitas, dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian persentase model CTL terhadap hasil belajar kelas V kategori tinggi pembelajaran 1 sebesar 15,0%, kategori sedang sebesar 75,0%, kategori rendah sebesar 10,0%. Persentase hasil belajar siswa kelas V nilai rata-rata kelas eksperimen pembelajaran 1 sebesar 80,20%. Uji hipotesis yang dilakukan dengan uji One Sampel t Test, maka diperoleh nilai signifikansi (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000. Karenanilaisignifikan < 0,05, maka Ho ditolak. Sedangkan nilai thitung hasil belajar sebesar 15.968 > ttabel 2,086l sehingga dapat disimpulkan Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Hasil analisa data dengan menggunakan uji regresi linier menunjukkan nilai signifikan (2-tailed) sebesar 0,000 < 0,05. Artinya Ho ditolak dan Ha diterima. Berdasarkan data tersebut maka dapat disimpulkan terdapat pengaruh model pembelajaran CTL.
The regulatory effects of resveratrol on the expression of renal MMP-2 and MMP-9 in the rat models of diabetes.
Authors: BOZKURT Erhan , PEKTAŞ Gökhan
Published: September 2020

Hyperglycemia caused by diabetes mellitus, in sensitive tissues such as the kidney, can cause dysfunction by damaging the blood vessels. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), especially MMP-2 and MMP-9, play a significant role in the degradation of proteins and angiogenesis; while epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is involved in the recovery of damaged tissues. Herein, we investigated the relationship between MMP-2 and MMP-9 / EGFR in the kidney tissues of streptozotocin-induced Wistar male rats. We also examined the effects of resveratrol known as a strong tissue-protective on these changes. Diabetes was induced by streptozotocin (55 mg/kg) and trans-resveratrol (20 mg/kg/day intraperitoneal) was used for treatment. Rats were divided into 4 groups as control, resveratrol (Res), diabetes (Diab) and diabetes plus resveratrol (Diab+Res). Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) levels were significantly decreased in the kidneys in the diabetic group, whereas nitrite / nitrate, urea, creatine kinase (CK) and uric acid concentrations increased. MMP-2, MMP-9, calcium-binding protein B (S100B) and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) concentrations of kidney were increased although reduced EGFR in the diabetes group. Resveratrol supplementation markedly restored all these structures. Diabetes activates MMP related inflammation and oxidative stress by suppressing antioxidant enzymes in the kidney tissues. Resveratrol has partly modulatory effects on diabetes-induced changes.
Rancang Bangun Alat Pengontrol Kelembaban Udara Pada Budidaya Jamur Menggunakan Arduino Uno dan Ultrasonic Mist Maker
Authors: Jamaaluddin
Published: September 2020

Jamur tiram adalah salah satu jenis sayuran dengan gizi yang baik. Sebagian masyarakat Indonesia sudah mengkonsumsi jamur dari dulu, dari jamur tiram, jamur merang, jamur payung, atau jenis jamur yang lainnya. Dikarenakan akhir-akhir ini minat masyarakat terhadap konsumsi jamur meningkat, menjadikan banyak orang yang mencoba untuk menekuni bisnis budidaya jamur. Untuk mendapatkan panen dari budidaya secara maksimal, di butuhkan semacam alat yang bisa mengetahui dan mengontrol suhu beserta kelembaban udaranya secara teliti, dan presisi. Pada pembuatan alat ini, peneliti akan menggunakan sensor DHT11 sebagai sensor kelembaban untuk inputan data yang akan diproses di mikrokontroller arduino. Semoga alat pengontrol kelembaban udara ini bermanfaat bagi pelaku budidaya jamur dan yang lain, serta tidak menutup kemungkinan akan dilakukan pengembangan lebih nantinya oleh penulis maupun pihak lain.
Rancang Bangun Alat Pengusir Tikus dan Burung pada Tanaman Padi
Authors: Muhammad Sulton Bana  , Diana Rahmawati  , Koko Joni  , Miftachul Ulum
Published: September 2020

Nasi merupakan makanan pokok penduduk Indonesia. Komoditas utama dari produksi nasi adalah petani padi. Saat ini banyak petani padi mengeluh karena hasil panen padi yang kurang maksimal, hal tersebut dikarenakan banyaknya serangan hama padi terutama tikus dan burung. Untuk mengatasi hama tersebut biasanya petani menggunakan racun tikus, pematik tikus dan kawat yang dialiri arus listrik yang diletakan mengelilingi sawah, hal tersebut tentu sangat bahaya dan sangat berdampak pada ekosistem sawah. Dengan perkembangan teknologi yang maju saat ini memungkinkan untuk membangun suatu sistem yang mampu mengantisipasi dan meminimalisir serangan hama padi. Salah satunya adalah menggunakan gelombang ultrasonik sebagai pengusir tikus dan pergerakan orang-orangan sawah sebagai pengusir burung. Karena tikus memiliki kemampuan pendengaran yang sensitif sehingga tikus terasa terganggu saat mendengar suara gelombang ultrasonik dengan frekuensi tertentu. Begitu juga burung, burung pemakan padi akan merasa terganggu ketika ada gerakan mendadak di sekitarnya. Tujuan yang ingin dicapai pada penelitian ini adalah dapat mempermudah pekerjaan petani untuk menjaga sawahnya dan juga untuk memaksimalkan hasil panen padi. Metode yang digunakan pada penelitian ini adalah dengan cara observasi secara langsung menggunakan panel surya sebagai sumber energi dan sensor cahaya sebagai inputan sistem dengan duat outputan yaitu speaker untuk mengeluarkan suara dan motor servo untuk gerakan orang-orangan sawah yang nyala bergantian secara otomatis. Setelah dilakukanya penelitian ini dihasilkan tikus merasa pendengaranya terganggu dengan rentan frekuensi 5-6 kHz dan motor servo mampu mengusir burung dengan rata-rata tingkat keberhasilan mencapai 80 %.
Sistem Informasi Order Fulfillment untuk Usaha Kecil Menengah
Authors: Andry Johanes Fernandes , Reinaldo Reinaldo
Published: September 2020

Perusahaan akan tahu kebutuhan, cita-cita, kelebihan dan kekurangan diri. Terutama jika hal ini dikaitkan dengan manajemen Order Fulfillment dalam suatu perusahaan, terutama di UKM = usaha kecil menengah. Pengembangan untuk Order Fulfillment dan kemampuan layanan pelanggan, untuk mendapatkan pengukuran yang tepat. Pengukuran menyediakan peta jalan untuk membantu UKM dari apa adanya kemampuan yang diinginkan. Proses Pemenuhan adalah proses kunci dalam mengelola rantai. Pasokan adalah pesanan pelanggan yang membuat rantai pasokan bergerak, dan mengisinya secara efisien dan efektif adalah langkah pertama dalam menyediakan layanan pelanggan. Dalam hal ini kerangka berfikir menggunakan Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) adalah proses yang digunakan oleh industri perangkat lunak untuk merancang, mengembangkan perangkat lunak. Berdasarkan perkembangan Sistem Informasi Order Fulfillment, sumber informasi diperlukan untuk mengarahkan proses pengembangan yang lebih baik. Oleh karena itu, proses bisnis sebagai informasi yang terkait dengan pengembangan telah diperoleh dari bisnis yang membutuhkan sistem informasi tersebut. Usulan Sistem Berdasarkan proses bisnis yang dijelaskan sebelumnya, analisis pembuatan sistem informasi Order Fulfillment dibuat menggunakan Unified Modeling Language (UML). Kesimpulan Pemenuhan Ketertiban Sistem Informasi untuk Usaha Kecil Menengah adalah pengolahan data cepat, ketepatan waktu dari informasi yang diterima berarti bahwa jika informasi yang diterima terlambat. Maka ini akan mengurangi nilai manfaat dari informasi itu sendiri, Ini memiliki tingkat informasi yang tinggi. ketepatan; informasi yang akurat adalah informasi yang penuh dengan kepastian, Efisiensi sumber daya manusia dan Akses mudah ke informasi.
Aplikasi E-Learning untuk Bimbingan Belajar KUMON
Authors: Denata Wendy , Honni Honni
Published: September 2020

Berdasarkan hasil analisa, ditemukan bahwa proses belajar pada PT. Mercantile Deodate saat ini masih belum terorganisir dengan baik, sehingga dirancanglah sebuah aplikasi bimbingan belajar yang dapat membantu proses pembelajaran, penyampaian informasi serta pengerjaan kuis secara online agar lebih membantu para murid, guru, dan orang tua dalam proses belajar mengajar. Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk merancang aplikasi pembelajaran, pengerjaan kuis, dan pemberian informasi perkembangan secara online berbasis aplikasi web pada PT.Mercantile Deodate agar mempermudah murid dan orang tua untuk melakukan proses belajar saat berada di bimbingan belajar serta memberikan informasi perkembangan murid. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penyusunan skripsi ini adalah metode pengumpulan data melalui studi pustaka. Sedangkan metode perancangan yang digunakan adalah metode berorientasi objek yang mencakup use case diagram, activity diagram dan class diagram. Dengan adanya aplikasi bimbingan belajar ini dapat mempermudah proses pemberian materi pembelajaran, kuis, dan informasi perkembangan, terutama Matematika dan Bahasa Inggris lebih maksimal.
Ultrasound examination during delivery – is an additional tool for obstructive birth prediction
Authors: Gerevich N. V.
Published: September 2020

Complications during labor are one of the causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and, sometimes, mortality. That is why the search aimed at improving existing obstetric practices continues to be relevant. Obstructive labor is a clinical situation that the obstetrician-gynecologist encounters quite often, especially given the existing trend to increase the number of fetuses with high weight (over 95‰). The criteria used today are not effective enough and do not allow to detect complications in time, and therefore, always prevent intranatal injuries of the fetus and mother on the one hand. On the other hand, the subjectivity of part of the existing criteria in the diagnosis of obstructive labor in some cases is the cause of unreasonable surgical completion of labor by cesarean section. Therefore, the search for a better model for diagnosing this complication continues to be relevant. The purpose of this study is to improve existing methods for diagnosing the mismatch of the size of the fetal head to the size of the mother’s pelvis during childbirth. The objective: establish effective use of ultrasound (US) during childbirth to predict the method of delivery.Materials and methods. The article presents the data of a prospective cohort study of ultrasound examination during labor. The study included 112 mothers in the period 37–41 weeks, who underwent ultrasound: transabdominal in the first period of labor when opening the uterine cervix from 3 cm or more (determined fetal presentation, fetal position and type of position, additionally determined localization of the placenta, amount of amnio, fetal heart rate); in the second period of labor, transperineal ultrasound was performed to determine the angle of progression. Results. The possibility of using ultrasound during labor as a predictor of the development of complications during labor – obstructive labor. The use of the proposed method allows to identify in time the risk group of complications of delivery associated with the dissonanse size of the fetal head to the size of the pelvis of the mother. The use of ultrasound imaging technologies helps to accurately detect the difficulty of rocking the anterior head of the fetus through the birth canal. The expediency of measuring the angle of progression for predicting the onset of obstructive labor has been established. The efficiency of the proposed method is proved.Conclusions. It has been established that ultrasound during labor is an additional research method that can improve the quality of obstetric care for mothers. The proposed practices are objective, easy to implement in health care facilities that provide services related to pregnancy and childbirth, and effective for early detection of a group of mothers in whom the risk of obstructive labor is high.
Pregnancy and labours after different methods of treatment patology of cervix of uterus
Authors: I. Yu. Kostyuk
Published: September 2020

Pregnancy is a period in a woman’s body when changes occur in all organs and systems. Maximum adjustment occurs in the genitals, including the cervix (CMM), which during pregnancy is an important anatomical and functional structure created to hold the fetus in the uterine cavity before birth. Structural and functional properties of CMM largely determine the prospects for full fertilization, successful pregnancy and timely delivery.Today, the frequency of background and precancerous pathology of the cervix of the uterus remains high in the world, the spread of cervical cancer in pregnant women is increasing, and the etiopathogenetic features of the course of sexually transmitted diseases contribute to the threat and development of obstetric and perinatal complications. Therefore, the problem of effective treatment of cervical pathology is one of the most urgent in modern gynecology.The condition of the cervix plays an important role in ensuring the normal course of pregnancy and childbirth. In recent years, many methods of treating her diseases have been proposed – both conservative and surgical. Analysis of numerous scientific studies shows that the total number of timely births is from 80.0% to 98.8% of cases. Among the complications of childbirth in women with operated CMM, the primary weakness of labor, CMM ruptures, perineal ruptures prevailed.The article presents the advantages and disadvantages of the use of physiosurgical components aimed at the destruction or extraction of the focus of background and precancerous nature. Analysis of the course of pregnancy and childbirth in women with operated cervix, depending on the method of surgical treatment (diathermocoagulation, cryodestruction, laser vaporization, radio wave coagulation) indicates that with various pathological processes on the cervix, different methods of destructive effects should be used differentially, which must be taken into account when planning pregnancy.
Transformation of higher education: overcoming the conflict of competence and fundamentality
Authors: Suharev Oleg , Spasennikov Valeriy
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the paper is to analyze the problems of transformation of higher education in Russia, expressed in the transition to a competence-based approach, which became a natural result of the introduction of the so-called “Bologna process”. The research methodology consists of a comparative taxonomic analysis of basic education and education obtained by competencies, with the identification of potential advantages and disadvantages. The introduction of new standards in the field of education, not of Russian origin, is considered by the authors as the result of defeat in institutional competition, which does not exceed arguments about the unity of diplomas or educational space. For the strategic development of Russia, it is necessary to build systems of higher education according to its own rules, focus on basic fundamental education, and consider the acquisition of certain competencies as an auxiliary action at the next stages of improving personnel of higher qualifications, when fundamental education has already been obtained. Thus, it is proposed to take the competence approach beyond the boundaries of university education to the stage of postgraduate professional development and additional training.
IMPROVING THE EFFICIENCY OF PROJECT TEAMS FORMATION AND IT PROJECT TASKS ALLOCATION
Authors: Zaharova Alena , Zaharchenkov Konstantin , Vajnilovich Julija
Published: September 2020

In the process of managing IT projects, there are many tasks that require information processing and support for management decisions. The most relevant tasks in managing IT projects are the synthesis of the composition and structure of project teams and the allocation of participants in IT projects to tasks. The article provides a detailed analysis of existing approaches to improving the efficiency of IT project management. A method for improving the efficiency of IT projects management based on evolutionary modeling, an algorithm for forming the structure and composition of project teams, and an algorithm for allocating IT projects participants to tasks are proposed. The effectiveness of the proposed solution in the implementation of educational, outsourcing IT projects and startups is demonstrated.
THE EFFECT OF BRAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PATİENT’S BRAND EQUITY PERCEPTION AND HOSPITAL PREFERENCE
Authors: ÖZKOÇ Özgül , CENGİZ Emrah
Published: September 2020

Aim- It was aimed to examine the effect of brand management practices on patients’ brand equity perception and hospital preference. Methodology- Data were collected by using a convenience sampling method from 500 participants. Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, factor analysis, and structural equation modeling were performed to analyze internal consistency, construct validity and hypothesis test. Findings: This study has shown that; “price” affects brand loyalty and brand preference; “distribution-promotion” affects perceived quality and brand awareness/ association; “physical evidence”, and “people” affect all brand equity dimensions; “process” affects perceived quality and brand preference. All “brand equity dimensions” have an effect on brand preference. Brand management practices have also an indirect effect on brand preference except “price promotion” and “process”. Research limitations/Recommendations- The current study is limited by hospitals in İstanbul and Ankara. Further research could be done in different places and with more participants. Also, distribution-promotion structure could be examined separate structure by adding new variables. Practical İmplications- The findings provide insight for hospital managers and marketing managers to improve their hospital’s brand equity productively. Originality- In the literature, some studies can be found on hospital brand or hospital preference. However, studies that were previously carried out reviewed partially of brand management practices or brand equity dimensions. This study looks holistic perspective. For this reason, this study aims to fill in the gap in the literature to provide holistic insight. Keywords- Hospital Brand Equity, Brand Preference, Service Brand, Structural Equation Modeling.
THE ROLE OF PATIENT ACTIVATION AND PERSONAL FACTORS ON PATIENT-PHYSICIAN INTERACTION
Authors: YAĞAR Fedayi , TARIM Mehveş
Published: September 2020

This study examines whether the patient-physician interaction level differs according to some personal factors of the patients. 244 patients who came to the university hospital between certain dates to be treated constitute the sample of the study. In the research, a moderately significant positive relationship was found between patient-physician interaction and patient activity and educational status. It was observed that there was a negative and low level relationship between age variable and patient-physician interaction. It has been determined that the individuals with health insurance have better interaction with physicians. No significant difference was found between gender and income status and patient-physician interaction. As a result, this study shows that patient-physician interaction perceptions in healthcare settings vary according to personal patient characteristics. We think that these differences provide important evidence in designing policies to improve health systems at the individual application level.
Organização do Conhecimento na Web de Dados e o Profissional da Informação
Authors: PALETTA FRANCISCO CARLOS , da Silva Armando Manuel Barreiros
Published: September 2020

A inclusão digital está também relacionada ao desenvolvimento nos indivíduos de habilidades e competências para acesso, uso e disseminação eficiente da informação. Além disso, a evolução contínua tecnológica, tal como a emergência da Web semântica, leva a novos perfis e demandas do profissional da informação. A organização e gestão da informação com grandes coleções de materiais necessitam reavaliar constantemente a identidade e propósitos principais de seus usuários. Bibliotecas estão desenvolvendo continuamente processos e serviços de forma a explorar os benefícios da Web Semântica. Neste trabalho, discutimos as principais tendências nesse campo, em especial aquelas que influenciam o contexto da Web de Dados.
Intergroup Contact and Implicit Racial Attitudes: Contact is Related to Less Activation of Biased Evaluations but is Unrelated to Bias Inhibition
Authors: Rae James Richard , Reimer Nils Karl , Calanchini Jimmy , Lai Calvin K. , Rivers Andrew M , Dasgupta Nilanjana , Hewstone Miles , Schmid Katharina
Published: September 2020

Two preregistered studies examined whether, why, and for whom intergroup contact is associated with more egalitarian implicit racial attitudes. Performance on implicit attitude measures depends on both the activation of group-relevant evaluations (e.g., positive ingroup and negative outgroup evaluations) and the inhibition of those evaluations. We used the Quad model to estimate the contributions of spontaneous evaluation and inhibition processes in the race attitude Implicit Association Test. In large samples of White and Black Americans (total N = 10,000), we tested which cognitive processes were related to respondents' contact experiences and whether respondent race moderated these relationships. Results showed that intergroup contact was associated with less activation of both negative outgroup evaluations and positive ingroup evaluations, but not with the inhibition of those evaluations. Respondent race did not moderate these associations. Our findings help explain the cognitive processes by which contact experiences improve implicit attitudes in minority and majority groups.
Proof of concept of a treatment for fibromyalgia based on physical activity, psychological support, and exposure to nature (NAT-FM)
Authors: Sanabria-Mazo Juan P. , Serrat Mayte , Canedo Corel Mateo , Soler Albert Feliu , Almirall Míriam , Méndez-Ulrich Jorge L. , Luciano Juan V. , Sanz Antoni
Published: September 2020

Aim: To provide a preliminary assessment of the efficacy of the NAT-FM protocol as a complimentary treatment in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). Methods: A trial was conducted, with two arms: TAU (n = 6) and TAU+NAT-FM (n = 6). Results: There was a reduction in physical limitations and anxious/depressive symptoms and an improvement in positive affect in the intervention group. Also, this group showed a decrease in pain, catastrophizing, negative affect, and positively refocusing, and an increase in positive affect. Intrasession assessments showed an increase in positive affect, self-efficacy, and energy, along with a decrease in stress. Intersession assessments revealed an increase in pain, valence, and dominance. Conclusion: The results suggest the appropriateness of the NAT-FM protocol.
Behavioral and neural signatures of visual imagery vividness extremes: Aphantasia vs. Hyperphantasia
Authors: Milton Fraser , Fulford Jon , Dance Carla , Gaddum James , Heuerman-Williamson Brittany , Jones Kealan , MacKisack Matthew , Knight Kathryn F. , Winlove Crawford , Zeman Adam
Published: September 2020

Although Galton recognised in 1880 that some individuals lack visual imagery, this phenomenon was largely neglected over the following century. We recently coined the terms ‘aphantasia’ and ‘hyperphantasia’ to describe visual imagery vividness extremes, unlocking a sustained surge of public interest. Aphantasia is associated with subjective impairment of face recognition and autobiographical memory. Here we report the first systematic, wide-ranging neuropsychological and brain imaging study of people with aphantasia (n=24), hyperphantasia (n=25) and mid-range imagery vividness (n=20). Despite equivalent performance on standard memory tests, there were marked group differences on measures of autobiographical memory and imagination, participants with hyperphantasia outperforming controls who outperformed participants with aphantasia. Face recognition difficulties were reported more commonly in aphantasia. The Revised NEO Personality Inventory highlighted reduced extroversion in the aphantasia group and increased openness in the hyperphantasia group. Resting-state fMRI revealed stronger connectivity between prefrontal cortices and the visual network among hyperphantasic than aphantasic participants. In an active fMRI paradigm, there was greater anterior parietal activation among hyperphantasic and control than aphantasic participants when comparing visualisation of famous faces and places with perception. These behavioral and neural signatures of visual imagery vividness extremes validate and illuminate this significant but neglected dimension of individual difference.
A Comparative Study on Use of Manual Versus Digital Method using Mobile Application for Cephalometric Measurements
Authors: Shrestha Raju , Kandel Santosh
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Various computer software and smartphone applications have been developed for digital cephalometric analysis with ease and in short time. The objective of this study was to compare linear and angular cephalometric measurements obtained, and cephalometric tracing duration between smartphone application tracing (app method) and conventional tracing (manual method) methods.

Materials & Method: 35 digital Lateral cephalometric radiographs of patient who came for orthodontic treatment were collected. Measurements of cephalometric parameters of composite analysis were obtained with manual and smartphone application (OneCeph) method and compared statistically. Cephalometric tracing duration was also compared between two methods.

Result: Cephalometric tracing duration using manual method was found to be significantly higher (p<.001) than that of the app method. There was no significant difference in values of SNA, SNB, ANB, Nasion perpendicular to point A, Nasion perpendicular to pogonion (pog), Angle of convexity, Go-GN/SN, FMA, U1–NA (degree), U1-NA (linear), L1–NB (degree), Cant of Occlusion, Interincisal angle, Nasolabial angle, Upper lip to Steiner’s S line, Lower lip to Steiner’s S line obtained with the manual and application method. The values of linear measurement between Lower incisor to NB line showed significant difference (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Although there was no significant difference in cephalometric measurement, cephalometric tracing duration of cephalometric analysis using Smartphone application was significantly faster than that of conventional method.
Cephalometric Comparison of Wits Appraisal and APP-BPP to the ANB Angle
Authors: Silwal Sanzee , Shrestha Rabindra Man , Pyakurel Ujjwal , Bhandari Sanjeev
Published: September 2020

Introduction: Great emphasis has been given to the evaluation of sagittal apical base relationship in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning. Supposedly, the most commonly used parameter is “ANB angle”; however its accuracy and reliability have been questioned. Many authors have alternatively introduced linear parameters like Wits appraisal and APP-BPP. The objective of the study was to compare Wits appraisal and APP-BPP with the ANB angle.

Materials & Method: This study was conducted on patients visiting the Department of Orthodontics, Kantipur Dental College, Kathmandu. The sample included 100 lateral cephalograms of subjects of the age group 18–30 years with skeletal Class I relation. Parameters like ANB angle, Wits appraisal and APP-BPP were measured to assess the sagittal jaw relationship. Descriptive statistics were calculated for each parameter. Spearman’s test was done to evaluate the correlation between the parameters. Mann-Whitney U test was done to compare the parameters between male and female subjects.

Result: Descriptive statistics showed that the mean values of ANB, Wits appraisal and APP-BPP were 2.26±1.19°, 0.38±0.87mm and 3.25±1.20mm respectively. Mann-Whitney U test showed no significant difference among the parameters between the gender groups (p>0.05). Spearman’s test showed significant correlation among the parameters ANB angle, Wits appraisal and APP-BPP. The parameters had strong positive correlation as r value was greater than 0.7.

Conclusion: The strong positive correlation between ANB angle, Wits appraisal and APP-BPP indicates that these parameters can be used as better adjunct to ANB angle in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning.
An Interview with the First Orthodontist of Nepal
Authors: Shrestha Rabindra Man , Acharya Asal
Published: September 2020

Born on July 4, 1952, Dr Shambhu Man Singh is the first orthodontist of Nepal. He completed his BDS degree from Kerala University in 1974 and D. Ortho from Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh in 1989. He started specialist orthodontic service in Kathmandu in 1990. He joined Nepal Army in 1977, where he served for thirty years till 2007 when he retired as a Brigadier General. Dr Singh is an Honorary and Life Member of Orthodontic & Dentofacial Orthopedic Association of Nepal. Besides his glorious involvement in military and civil health services, he is recognized as a humble and gentle person in Nepalese dentistry.

Here is an excerpt of the interview between Dr Shambhu Man Singh and the representatives of Orthodontic Journal of Nepal.
Urolitíase em um cão da raça Pug
Authors: Lopes Ferraz Marcela , Eurides Anne Cristine , Rodrigues Machado Beatriz , Silveira Baioco Luis Henrique , Diniz Rossi Anderson , Schnirman  Wiecheteck Vanessa
Published: September 2020

Urethral obstruction, partial or total, is one of the main emergencies in small animals. It can be caused by uroliths, neoplasia, granuloma or due to penile trauma in males. The epidemiological profile of the disease shows that it occurs more frequently in male dogs, being rare in puppies and common in animals between 6 and 11 years of age. The most common clinical signs are hematuria, anuria, dysuria and urinary incontinence. The present report aims to describe the occurrence of this pathology in a dog, male, age 2 years, Pug breed, who underwent urethral clearance and cystotomy to remove uroliths.
Perfil de sensibilidade e casuística do Streptococcus dysgalactiae em mastites na região Noroeste do Estado do RS
Authors: Ulsenheimer Bruna , Amarante Gabriela Mignoni , Konageski Dalla Rosa Silvana , Ziegler Simoní Janaina , Piccinini Camila Naiara , Beck Cristiane , Mori Viero Luciana , Viana Martins Luciane
Published: September 2020

The bacterium Streptococcus dysgalactiae is part of the group of streptococci, classified as Gram-positive cocci. Found mainly in the oral cavity, genitalia and in the skin of the mammary gland of animals and in its permanent environment, it is classified as an environmental pathogen, which is characterized as an opportunistic invader of the udder. Mastitis caused by this agent, usually presents in the clinical form of the disease, with infections of acute and severe character. The objective of this work was to identify the bacterial agent that causes bovine mastitis in the Northwest region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, to isolate Streptococcus dysgalactiae and to determine its sensitivity profile against the main antimicrobials used in this region for the treatment of bovine mastitis. 917 mastitic milk samples were received for culture and antibiogram examination at the Veterinary Microbiology Laboratory of Unijuí, from January 2012 to May 2018. Streptococcus dysgalactiae, responsible for causing environmental mastitis, mainly of an acute nature, was isolated in 9 cases of mastitis, presenting a sensitivity profile, with high antimicrobial efficiency (100% sensitivity) for ciprofloxacin, cephalothin, enrofloxacin, gentamicin, norfloxacin and sulfazotrim. Thus, it is concluded that the prevalence of bovine mastitis caused by environmental agents, among them S. dysgalactiae in the Northwest region of the State of Rio Grande do Sul is high.
Deslocamento de flexura pélvica devido a lipoma intraluminal em cólon menor em equino: Relato de caso
Authors: Damiani Julia , Rodrigues de Vargas Camila , Matias Adriéli , Pereira Santos Daniel , Pereira Berti Gabriel , Valente de Souza Guilherme , Mondardo Cardoso Henrique , Orbem Veronezi Luciane
Published: September 2020

Pelvic flexure dislocation due to intraluminal lower colon lipoma in a horse: Case reportAbstract. Colic Syndrome is a set of clinical symptoms and signs that together with the animal's clinical history reflect physiological aspects in the gastrointestinal tract that evidence abdominal discomfort, resulting in diseases that affect horses. The objective of this paper is to report a case of colic syndrome caused by obstruction that, consequently, led to large bowel dislocation in the portions of the pelvic flexure and cecum. The patient had relapsed colic, with primary cause of a lipoma found inside the intestinal loops, in the lower colon region.
Diabetes mellitus em cães: buscando uma relação entre obesidade e hiperglicemia
Authors: Barros Teresa , Amato Beatriz Pinheiro , Barros Teresa Cristina
Published: September 2020

Studies on Diabetes Mellitus in dogs are of extreme importance, since a more profound understanding allow the prophylaxis of disease can be put into practice. In that way, as a consequence, the treatments would have better results. In addition, the dissemination of information can lower down the numbers of cases in a long term. Besides that, the objective of this article was to evaluate the existence or not of the relation between hyperglycemia and obesity in dogs. Informative leaflets were distributed, providing some days for owners of dogs take their animals, for free, to the veterinary clinic of the UNIP - Campus of Bauru, for it was made an analysis of their animals. These owners took their animals without a fasting for at least 8 hours and answered some questions relating to nutrition and physical activity of their dogs. Complementary parameters were used to characterize obesity, but even so, the animals showed no relationship between obesity and hyperglycemia. In possession of more recent data from the literature, we verified that the results obtained were in agreement with a different etiology for the development of diabetes in dogs, and that is not related to obesity and insulin resistance.
NATIONAL PRODUCTS FROM PROS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Kuzembaeva G. , Kuzembaev K. , Shakir Zh. , Habieva S.
Published: September 2020

Priority directions of national food production are the development of new types of food products to expand the range of national cuisine. A method for producing cereals is proposed.
The effect of simulation training on resident proficiency in thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement using computer-assisted navigation
Authors: Gardeck Andrew M. , Pu Xuan , Yang Qiuyu , Polly David W. , Jones Kristen E.
Published: September 2020

OBJECTIVE

Residency work-hour restrictions necessitate efficient, reproducible training. Simulation training for spinal instrumentation placement shows significant benefit to learners’ subjective and objective proficiency. Cadaveric laboratories are most effective but have high cost and low availability. The authors’ goal was to create a low-cost, efficient, reproducible spinal instrumentation placement simulation curriculum for neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery residents using synthetic models and 3D computer-assisted navigation, assessing subjective and objective proficiency with placement of thoracolumbar pedicle screws.

METHODS

Fifteen neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery residents participated in a standardized curriculum with lecture followed by two separate sessions of thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement in a synthetic spine model utilizing 3D computer-assisted navigation. Data were collected on premodule experience, time and accuracy of screw placement, and both subjective and objective ratings of proficiency.

RESULTS

Fifteen of 15 residents demonstrated improvement in subjective (Physician Performance Diagnostic Inventory Scale [PPDIS]) and 14 in objective (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills [OSATS]) measures of proficiency in navigated screw placement with utilization of this curriculum (p < 0.001 for both), regardless of the number of cases of previous experience using thoracolumbar spinal instrumentation. Fourteen of 15 residents demonstrated decreased time per screw placement from session 1 to session 2 (p = 0.006). There was no significant difference in pedicle screw accuracy between session 1 and session 2.

CONCLUSIONS

A standardized curriculum using synthetic simulation training for navigated thoracolumbar pedicle screw placement results in significantly improved resident subjective and objective proficiency. Development of a nationwide competency curriculum using simulation training for spinal instrumentation placement should be considered for safe, efficient resident training.
False Friends in Terminology
Authors: Lewis Kristian
Published: September 2020

Every terminology system strives to be as systematic as possible and able to eliminate system errors. In the context of error identification, it is more than obvious that linguistic errors, apart from other system errors, occur quite frequently. This paper is focused on the linguistic and translation phenomenon of false friends, especially as a potentially threatening cause of misunderstanding between two terminological systems. The European Union has also addressed this problem to some extent, primarily because of the huge amount of documents translated on a daily basis. This paper analyses 25 corpus-based pairs of Croatian-English false friends and gives recommendations on how to avoid terminological false friends in translation.
Früher Laubfall der Buche während der Sommertrockenheit 2018: Resistenz oder Schwächesymptom?
Authors: Wohlgemuth Thomas , Kistler Martin , Aymon Celine , Hagedorn Frank , Gessler Arthur , Gossner Martin M. , Queloz Valentin , Vögtli Irina , Wasem Ulrich , Vitasse Yann , Rigling Andreas
Published: September 2020

Früher Laubfall der Buche während der Sommertrockenheit 2018: Resistenz oder Schwächesymptom?

Die Sommertrockenheit 2018 führte in verschiedenen Regionen der Schweiz zum vorzeitigen Laubfall bei Bu-chen (Fagus sylvatica L.). Es stellte sich die Frage, ob dieser Laubfall als Resistenzreaktion aufgefasst werden soll, die den Buchen einen physiologischen Vorteil verschafft, oder als ausgeprägtes Schwächesymptom. Zur Beantwortung dieser Frage führten wir im Spätsommer 2018 Zustandserhebungen bei 781 ausgewachsenen Buchen mit frühem und 138 mit normalem Laubfall (insgesamt 919 Bäume) in den Regionen Aargau/Zürich (AG/ZH), Baselland (BL) und Schaffhausen (SH) durch. Erneute Begutachtungen und Probenahmen verschiedener Parameter im Frühling und Sommer 2019 zeigten, dass von den Buchen mit frühem Laubfall regional zwischen 1.4% und 4.7% abstarben. Die mittlere Kronenmortalität im Sommer 2019 betrug für Bäume mit frühem Laubfall in BL 35.6%, in SH 30.0% und in AG/ZH 17.4%. Bei Bäumen mit normalem Laubfall in der Nachbarschaft lagen die Werte nur bei 13.0% (BL) und 5.3% (AG/ZH). Die mittleren Mortalitätsraten stiegen 2019 vom Frühling bis zum Sommer an. Bäume mit frühem Laubfall trugen generell mehr Früchte (Mast-Effekt). In BL traten bei Bäumen mit frühem Laubfall signifikant mehr Rindenschäden und Nekrosen auf als bei Bäumen mit normalem Laub-fall. Bäume mit frühem Laubfall wurden dort häufiger von Buchenwollschildläusen befallen, und deren Blätter im Kronendach wurden stärker durch Insekten und Pilze beeinträchtigt. In AG/ZH wiesen die Bäume mit frühem Laubfall deutlich häufiger Schleimfluss auf, und sie standen öfter am Waldrand. Aufgrund unserer Resultate stellt der verfrühte Laubfall bei Buchen, wie er sich während der ausgeprägten Sommertrockenheit 2018 ereignete, ein Schwächesymptom dar, das durch die Beobachtung gestützt wird, dass viele Zweige und Äste im Jahr nach der Trockenheit nicht mehr ausgetrieben haben bzw. abstarben.
Incorporación del digluconato de clorhexidina como agente inhibidor de las metaloproteinasas en los procesos adhesivos para acrecentar su durabilidad
Authors: Sarmiento Criollo Patricio Fernando
Published: September 2020

Objetivo General: Analizar el efecto y estabilidad que ocasiona la incorporación del Digluconato de Clorhexidina al 0,2 y 2% en procedimientos restauradores como agente inhibidor de la actividad proteolítica. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un profundo análisis científico de literatura basada en investigaciones clínicas publicadas en revistas científicas de renombre. Para esta revisión, se incluyeron cincuenta artículos científicos actualizados. Resultados: La aplicación de digluconato de clorhexidina al 2% garantiza efectivamente la durabilidad de las restauraciones, preservando la capa hibrida e inhibiendo la actividad de las Metaloproteínasas. al mismo tiempo, aumenta considerablemente su longevidad. Conclusión: El aporte del agente antibacteriano en solución de digluconato de clorhexidina incorporado durante los protocolos de adhesión convencionales prolongan la degradación de fibras colágenas en la capa híbrida expuesta; este efecto retardante en la degradación y deterioro de dichas fibras colágenas expuestas a la Clorhexidina lucían una región adhesiva con total integridad en la estructura normal de la red colágena, lo que conllevo a su vez al aumento en su estabilidad y longevidad
Relación entre grados de ansiedad y niveles de disfunción temporomandibular en una población estudiantil
Authors: HUAYHUA VARGAS KRISHNA YADINE
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre grados de ansiedad y niveles de disfunción temporomandibular en alumnos de la clínica odontológica de la Facultad de odontología, de la UANCV. Material y métodos: Es un  trabajo de investigación  relacional transversal de tipo cuantitativo con una población de 220 alumnos  de la clínica odontológica en cuyo estudio se utilizó como técnica la encuesta a través de un cuestionario,  para determinar la disfunción temporomandibular utilizando el Incide de Helkimo y para los grados de ansiedad el test de Zung.  Resultados: Que si existe relación entre los grados de ansiedad y los niveles de disfunción temporomandibular, encontrándose además que el género femenino fue el que tuvo mayor disfunción y mayor ansiedad, el 74,63% están libres de disfunción temporomandibular y el 60.26 % presenta disfunción temporomandibular grado leve. Conclusiones: Si existe relación entre los grados de ansiedad y disfunción temporomandibular en alumnos que acuden a la clínica odontológica de la facultad de Odontología de la UANCV. Con respecto a grados de ansiedad el género femenino tuvo mayor ansiedad.  Finalmente los niveles de disfunción temporomandibular fueron mayores en el género femenino.
The psychosocial impact of the smile arc and buccal corridor in young people in southern peru
Authors: Mercado Sively
Published: September 2020

Objetivo: Determinar el impacto psicosocial del arco de la sonrisa y el corredor bucal en estudiantes de 18 a 35 años, de laFacultad de Odontología, de la Universidad Andina Nestor Cáceres Velásquez Materiales y Método: Se realizó un estudiodescriptivo, cualitativo, transversal; la muestra consistió en 130 individuos de 18 a 32 años. Se utilizó el Cuestionario deImpacto Psicosocial de Estética Dental (PIDAQ) y las fotografías de la sonrisa se tomaron en posición natural. Se evaluó elarco de la sonrisa y el corredor bucal, y se determinó el grado de satisfacción de la sonrisa en cada género.Resultados: Seencontró una relación estadísticamente significativa, donde la satisfacción de la sonrisa fue pobre en un 61,1 %, mientras queun 63,6% fue regular, siendo el más frecuente. El 30,3% fue bueno, obteniendo una relación estadísticamente significativa enel género femenino.Conclusión: en línea el vídeo que mejor se adapte a su documento.
Predictive evaluation of powder X-ray diffractograms of pharmaceutical formulation powders based on infrared spectroscopy
Authors: Otsuka Yuta , Ito Akira , Takeuchi Masaki , Pal Suvra , Tanaka Hideji
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND: To ensure quality and stability, monitoring systems are recommended to analyze pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. OBJECTIVE: This study was performed to predict powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) patterns of formulation powders through attenuated total reflectance (ATR)-infrared (IR) spectroscopy in a nondestructive manner along with chemometrics. RESULTS: Caffeine anhydrate, acetaminophen, and lactose monohydrate were grinded at six weight ratios. The six sample groups were evaluated using ATR-IR spectroscopy and PXRD analysis. Partial least squares models were constructed to predict the PXRD intensities of the samples from the ATR-IR spectra. The prediction accuracy on the prepared PLS regression models was as high as R2 = 0.993. CONCLUSIONS: Linear relationships were obtained between the prediction data set and reference PXRD intensity at each degree. 2D PLS regression coefficient analysis enabled the analysis of the correlation between PXRD patterns and IR spectra.
Multiview framework using a 3D residual network for pulmonary micronodule malignancy risk classification
Authors: Yang Yujie , Zhang Qianqian
Published: September 2020

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary micronodules account for 80% of all lung nodules. Generally, pulmonary micronodules in the early stages can be detected on thoracic computed tomography (CT) scans. Early diagnosis is crucial for improving the patient’s survival rate. OBJECTIVE: This paper aims to estimate the malignancy risk of pulmonary micronodules and potentially improve the survival rate. METHODS: We extract 3D features of the CT images to obtain richer characteristics. Because superior performance can be achieved by having deep layers, we apply a 3D residual network (3D-ResNet) to classify the pulmonary micronodule. We construct a framework by using three parallel ResNets whose inputs are CT images in different regions of interest, i.e., the multiview of the image. To further evaluate the applicability of the framework, we make a five-category classification and achieve good performance. RESULTS: By fusing different characteristics from three views, we achieve the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of 0.9681. Based on the results of the experiments, our 3D-ResNet has a better performance than 3D-VGG and 3D-Inception in terms of precision (the increase rates are 13.7% and 7.4%), AUC (the increase rates are 15.8% and 5.3%), and accuracy (the increase rates are 14.3% and 4.5%). Meanwhile, the recall performance is close to that of the 3D-Inception network. CONCLUSION: Overall, the framework we propose has applicability and feasibility in pulmonary micronodule classification.