bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Glucose monitoring from gingival crevicular fluid blood among chronic periodontitis patients at Ar Rass, Saudi Arabia
Authors:   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, A Alqazlan Faris Saleh , Alazmi Saad Obaid ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, Khan Syed Nubesh ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, A Alshumaym Abdulaziz Abdulrhman ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, A Aloyouni Abdullah Ahmad ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, G Alfuryah Khalid Abdullah ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia, S Almuzaini Saleh Suliman ,   Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Qassim University, Saudi Arabia
Published: May 2024

Gingival crevicular fluid blood (GCFB), during periodontal probing is useful to assess blood sugar levels using a glucometer. Hence, blood glucose levels in chronic periodontitis with and without diabetes were measured using gingival crevicular fluid and compared to finger stick blood glucose levels (FSBG). A total of 48 patients (24 diabetics and 24 non-diabetics) with chronic periodontitis who matched the inclusion criteria were divided into two groups, Group I and Group II, respectively. The entire patient’s plaque and Russel's periodontal indices were recorded and a glucometer was used to measure random blood glucose from the gingival crevicular fluid and finger pricks. A positive association between the blood glucose level measured by a fingerstick and the gingival crevicular fluid is observed. Thus, GCFB can be used as a reliable chairside diagnostic technique for diagnosis diabetes in a dental setting.
Linking orthodontic treatment and sleep apnea among adult Indian patients
Authors:   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dental college Azamgarh, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India, Kumar Abhishek , Gupta Alok Kumar ,   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garwha, Jharkhand, India, Kaur Sikanderpal ,   Newway Centre for Craniofacial Pain and Orthodontia, Chandigarh, India, Singh Vinit Kumar ,   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vananchal Dental College, Farathiya Garwha, Jharkhand, India, Panika Ashok ,   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, M.P., India, Singh Sandeep ,   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Terna Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Published: May 2024

The differences in the effects of orthodontic treatment on airway and craniocervical posture in patients with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) having skeletal class II high-angle malocclusion is of interest. Hence, 48 individuals with OSA and skeletal class II high-angle malocclusion were chosen from among all patients in need of orthodontic therapy. Every patients had CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) taken both before and after receiving orthodontic therapy. All parameters were assessed on the lateral cephalogram from CBCT in order to assess the indices of craniocervical posture, hyoid position, skeletal and dental conditions. Parameters of upper airway (position of hyoid) showed statistically significant increase in values after orthodontic treatments. Thus, there was increase in values of dimensions of upper airway, post orthodontic treatment. Hence, orthodontic therapy help improve the upper airway morphology and craniocervical posture in patients of OSA with hyperdivergent skeletal class II malocclusion.
Hematological profile of OSMF patients with increasing severity
Authors:   Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maharana Pratap College of Dentistry and Research Center, Gwalior, M.P. India, Sargaiyan Vinod , Singh Simarjeev ,   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Gian Sagar Dental College and Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India, Shukla Ruchira ,   MDS, Private Consultant, Ortho expert Multispeciality Dental Clinic, Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh, India, Tanwar Abhishek Singh ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Geetanjali Dental and Research Institute, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Mehta Tarang ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Oral Microbiology, Narsinbhai Patel Dental College and Hospital, Sankalchand Patel University, Gujarat, India, Manek Pranav V ,   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Pacific Dental College and Research Centre, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Patel Bhumika J ,   Department of Dentistry, Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington DC, USA, Patel Keyur Jitendrakumar ,   Government Medical College, Surat, India
Published: May 2024

Haematological profile of patients with oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF) and its correlation with the severity of OSMF is evaluated. The study comprised of sixty participants with clinical diagnoses. They were divided into smaller groups based on the OSMF stage. Sixty age and gender matched healthy controls were chosen among patients presenting for routine hematological examinations and free of systemic illnesses. Assessment of iron, hemoglobin, and red cell indices in all study participants was carried out. It was observed that the values of haematological tests like (Hb (g/dL), PCV, MCV (fl), MCH, MCHC, Iron (mg/dL) and Vitamin B12 (pg/Ml) was greater in normal subjects as compared to OSMF patients. Values were found to decrease further as the severity (staging) of OSMF increased among OSMF patients. The findings were statistically significant showing decrease in the values of different haematological parameters as the stage of OSMF progressed from stage I to stage III.
Immuno-histochemical evaluation of CD34 for OLP and OSMF
Authors:   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh., India, Shrivastava Harshit , Shenoy Mahesh ,   Department of OMFS & Diagnostic Sciences, College of Medicine & Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, P.O. Box 84891 - Riyadh 11681, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdul Nishath Sayed ,   Faculty of Oral Pathology, Department of OMFS and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Pramod Gujjar Deepashree ,   Department of Oral pathology and Microbiology, Bapuji dental college and hospital, Davanagere-544007, Karnataka, India, Shahi Ajoy Kumar ,   Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Institute, Rajendra institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India, Dhir Preeti ,   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Dasmesh Institute of Research and Dental Sciences, Faridkot, Punjab, India, J Patel Bhumika ,   Department of Dentistry, Howard University, College of Dentistry, Washington DC, USA, Makkad Ramanpal Singh ,   Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India
Published: May 2024

Immuno-histochemical evaluation of CD34 in oral lichen planus (OLP) and Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSMF) is of interest to dentist.20 specimens of normal oral mucosa (buccal mucosa/gingiva tissue) from patients who had extractions performed as part of orthodontic treatment comprised Group I, the control group. Group II comprised 30 individuals with a diagnosis of oral lichen planus. 30 OSMF cases with diagnoses is Group III. These 80 specimens were all given consideration when choosing for CD34immuno-histochemical staining. The CD34 was greater in all categories of OLP and OSMF when compared to normal controls. Maximum CD34 expression was observed in erosive OLP (147.41ą17.60) followed by OSMF (116.01 ą11.72) and reticular OLP (105.01ą11.62). Data was statistically significant (p<0.001).Immunohistochemistry of CD34 evaluation is a potential diagnostic marker for OLP and OSMF.
Feasibility of online learning among Indian students of dentistry during the CoVid-19 outbreak
Authors:   Department of Oral Pathology, Microbiology & Forensic Odontology, Dental Institute, RIMS, Ranchi - 834009, India, Saigal Sonal , Singh Narendra Nath ,   Department of Oral Pathology, Microbiology & Forensic Odontology, Dental Institute, RIMS, Ranchi - 834009, India, Bhargava Ankur ,   Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Hazaribag - 825301, India, Singh Swati ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Hazaribag - 825301, India, Tomar Lokesh ,   Delhi Institute of Health Care and Research, New Delhi - 110087, India, Salwi Somya ,   Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Hazaribag - 825301, India
Published: May 2024

Even though there were several online dentistry academic programs available, the pandemic accelerated the development of e-learning processes and presented unprecedented obstacles to dental education. The pandemic has given rise to a technology-powered teaching style that replaced the centuries-old chalk-talk method. However, because it was a quick change, it had flaws and limitations and has caused turmoil and confusion among many educational teams, particularly in the academic sector. As a necessary consequence, this study is performed to evaluate undergraduate dental students' lived experiences, as well as their capability, willingness and frame of mind for the adoption of online teaching and learning approaches as part of blended learning. Hence, the use of online tutorials should be an effective method of providing meaningful insights for undergraduate dental students.
Effect of coconut and sesame oils on gingivitis
Authors:   Prosthodontics and Oral Implantology, Wakad, India, Vinod Bansal Priyanka , Kulkarni Chinmayee ,   Rajashree Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Govt. Medical college Kolhapur, India, Obulareddy Vishnu Teja ,   Virginia State Dental Association, Richmond, Virginia USA, Penumaka Sravana Laxmi ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontist, Government Dental College & Hospital, Vijayawada, India, Kulkarni Kiran ,   Rajashree Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj Govt. Medical college Kolhapur, India
Published: May 2024

The effectiveness of Oil Pulling Therapy (OPT) with coconut (CO) and sesame oil (SO) on gingivitis patients is of interest. Forty patients were randomly distributed into group A and B for CO and SO respectively. Participants of group A were explained in detail about the OPT with CO and group B with SO along with their routine oral hygiene practice for 30 days. The mean plaque index of CO and SO reduced from 1.5 to 1.32 and 1.65 to 1.36 (p>0.05) respectively after 30 days. The mean gingival index of CO and SO declined from 1.12 to 0.9 and 1.1 to 0.81 respectively after 30 days (p>0.05) compared to initial scores. The mean no. of colonies in the case of CO and SO declined from 35.8 × 103 to 32.4 × 103 and 6.8 × 103 to 34.6 × 103 after 30 days (p>0.05). OPT reduced plaque and gingivitis, according to the results of one month. Hence, we must increase awareness about oil pulling, as this home therapy can prevent gingival diseases in countries with limited resources like ours.
Effect of locosamide as an add-on therapy in the management of dissociative disorders
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS, Patna, Bihar, India, Prasad Sambhu , Verma Anant Kumar ,   Department of Psychiatry, Bhagwan Mahavir Institute of Medical Science, Pawapuri, Nalanda, Bihar, India, Kumar Santosh ,   Department of Psychiatry, IGIMS, Patna, Bihar, India, Gupta Sweta ,   Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics, Patna Dental College and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, India
Published: May 2024

The role of lacosamide (LCM) as add on treatment modality in dissociative disorders (DD) is of interest. It was a randomized control trial in which 300 patients diagnosed with dissociative disorders having treatment for the dissociative disorders were included. They were divided into two groups. Group one consisted of intervention group in which LCM was also administered along with conventional psychiatric medication for different dissociative disorders. Group two consisted of control group where the patients of dissociative disorders were found to have conventional medication. There was analysis of improvements in recovery of symptoms and quality of life. There was statistically significant increase in excellent, very good, good and fair quality of life and decrease in poor and satisfactory quality of life in intervention group after drug intervention. It was observed that symptoms of the patients improved in 50.67% cases in intervention group and 10.67% cases in control group. There was greater improvement in recovery of symptoms and quality of life in patients of DD in which LCM was administered as add on medication.
Tensile strength of conventional glass ionomer cement and silver reinforced glass ionomer cement
Authors:   Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Pihu Dental Hospital, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Sharma Suman , Bagchi Anandamoy ,   Department of Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT Deemed to be University, Bhubaneswar, India, Mullick Shruti ,   Department of Prosthodontics Crown Bridge & Implantology, Sardar Patel Postgraduate institute of Dental and Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, Deepyanti Dubey ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Dr D.Y Patil Dental College and Hospital, Dr D.Y Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Sai Kiran Katta Datta ,   Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, G. Pulla Reddy Dental College and Hospital, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India, Kumar Amit ,   Department of Dentistry, Lord Buddha Koshi Medical College and Hospital, Baijnathpur, Saharsa, Bihar-852221, India, Surana Pratik ,   Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg, Chhattisgarh, India
Published: May 2024

A comparative analysis and assessment of the compressive strength (CS) and diametral tensile strength (DTS) between conventional glass ionomer cement (C-GIC) and a silver-reinforced GIC (S-GIC) variant is of interest. Ten specimens of both C-GIC (GC Fuji II, Japan) and S-GIC (Riva Silver, SDI, Australia) were fabricated for the evaluation of compressive strength, and an identical number of samples were created for the examination of tensile strength. These specimens were then tested using a universal testing apparatus. The results exhibited that both the compressive and diametral tensile strengths were significantly greater for the S-GIC cement in comparison to the C-GIC, with a notable p-value of 0.001. The findings suggest that S-GIC may be considered a viable alternative to conventional GIC.
The Influence Of Job Design, Leadership, And Motivation On The Performance Of Service And Technical Officers PT. Razza Prima Transformer at PT. PLN Medan
Authors: Sri Rahayu Sri Rahayu , Ocdy Amelia  , Muhtidun Hariz
Published: May 2024

This study aims to analyze the influence of job design, leadership, and motivation on the performance of service and technical officers at PT. Razza Prima Transformer who works at PT. PLN Medan. Job design is concerned with the way tasks are defined, organized, and mapped out in the work performed. Leadership focuses on the leadership style applied by managers or supervisors in organizations. Motivation involves factors that drive individuals to achieve goals and improve their performance. The research method used is a survey using questionnaires as a data collection instrument. The sample of this study consisted of service and technical officers at PT. Razza Prima Transformer who works at PT. PLN Medan. The collected data were analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis techniques. The population in this study was all Yantek officers totaling 110 people, while the sample of the population was 86 people. Data analysis techniques in this study use Data Quality Test, Classical Assumption Test, Multiple Linear Regression, and Hypothesis Test. Data processing in this study used SPSS software program version 25. It is partially known that job design, leadership, and motivation each have a positive and significant influence on the performance of Yantek officers at PT. Razza Prima Transformer Medan. It is simultaneously known that job design, leadership, and motivation each have a positive and significant influence on the performance of Yantek officers at PT. Razza Prima Transformer Medan
Storytelling for Developing the English Language Speaking Skill Among Students of Second Basic Education
Authors: León Mazón Karla Mikaela , Naranjo Corría Rebeca
Published: May 2024

The research was developed to know how storytelling can help students develop the  Speaking skills at early ages through tales and stories. The purpose of this investigation is to analyze the importance of storytelling for improving the English Language speaking skill among students of second basic education in Arcesio Gonzalez Velez school. After the Observation process it was identified that many students do not like English because they do not understand or maybe they cannot pronounce the words to communicate their ideas; these difficulties can be for many reasons such as little practice in English class, also the pronunciation of the article, THE,  most of them translate to the mother tongue what they want to say, some of them have problems when they use plural nouns, they cannot develop role plays because they do not understand what the other person say, they need to improve to respond quickly. The situation at the public school is worrying because students are not motivated, and they do not have enough time and all materials to develop their speaking skills. Students need to improve their speaking skill  through new strategies and materials with which students feel more comfortable and freer to speak in class. Teachers must keep in mind that time changes and it is very important to update the techniques, methods and materials used to teach the English language and to improve the speaking ability of their students. The use of Storytelling is a strong suggestion for pedagogy nowadays. This element can facilitate communication between students and lost the fear to speak in English.
Desafíos Estratégicos del Tecnológico Nacional de México (TecNM) en el Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial en sus Procesos
Authors: Ayala Hernández Pablo , Haro Esquivel Gisela
Published: May 2024

El artículo presenta una síntesis sobre el concepto de organizaciones inteligentes y los desafíos que enfrenta el Tecnológico Nacional de México (TecNM) en su proceso de adopción a la Inteligencia Artificial (IA). Una organización inteligente es donde los integrantes incrementan sus capacidades y generar resultados deseados, promoviendo nuevos paradigmas de pensamiento, un aprendizaje continuo y colaborativo dentro de un contexto globalizado. Se destaca el papel fundamental del aprendizaje tanto a nivel individual como organizacional, como motor del progreso y generador de conocimientos, habilidades, actitudes y comportamientos que impulsan la evolución hacia una organización inteligente. Se subraya la importancia de fomentar un enlace colectivo de trabajo para transformar la organización hacia una cultura de aprendizaje inteligente. En este sentido, en este artículo se aborda los desafíos específicos en el uso de la inteligencia artificial en un entorno organizacional con el objetivo de mejorar la competitividad global del TecNM.
The Role of Financial Cooperatives in Building Trust: A Gender Wise Global Analysis
Authors: Shamim‬‬‬‬‬ Muhammad Asif , Aslam Aribah , Hussain Rashid , Sanneh Tumani
Published: May 2024

Financial institutions are crucial for economic development. Lack of trust in financial institutions such as banks can have catastrophic consequences, as observed during past financial crises and the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the importance of financial institutions, we examine the major factors influencing trust in financial institutions among the female population at a global sample. We explore the potential impact of contextual factors, such as institutional performance and country-level trust, on trust in financial institutions by employing logit and Probit models in a global data set. We find that women tend to trust banks more than men on average. We propose that greater gender equality in society and financial inclusion can decrease the gender gap in trust in banks at the country level.
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health with the Mediating Role of Quality of Life in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Authors: Ataeii Behnaz , Sepehri Shohre , Tanhadoost Katayoun , Alirezaiee Vafa , Moraveji Mahtab
Published: May 2024

The main objective of the present study was to determine the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental health with the mediating role of the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. The research method was descriptive-correlational with a structural equation modeling approach. The population included all patients with multiple sclerosis in Kashan in the year 2022, from whom 65 patients visiting Shahid Beheshti Hospital in Kashan were selected through convenience sampling and responded to the Goldberg and Hiller Mental Health Questionnaires (1979), Schutte Self-Report Emotional Intelligence (SSREI), and the Hobart et al. Quality of Life Scale for MS Patients (2001). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 and AMOS, employing Pearson correlation tests and structural equation modeling. The results showed that the correlation between emotional intelligence and mental health was positive and significant. The correlation between quality of life and mental health was also positive and significant. Furthermore, quality of life played a mediating role in the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental health in patients with MS. Therefore, emotional intelligence and quality of life play an important role in the mental health of patients with MS. In developing therapeutic programs for these patients, factors affecting emotional intelligence and quality of life should be considered.
Analyzing the evolution of higher education in Afghanistan
Authors: Rahyab Hamayon , Fathi Vajargah Kourosh , Jafari Esmaeil , Mosapour Neamatollah
Published: May 2024

Look into Analyzing the Evolution in Higher Education of Afghanistan. The study used a qualitative research method with a historical lens. The researcher tried to make use of available documents, enactment, and in-depth and semi-structured interviews with key experts in the field of higher education using a " targeted approach " based on the pattern of qualitative interviews and following its standards through qualitative content analysis regarding the identification of the transformation periods and the exploration of higher education, to show its evolution in five periods with an analytical point of view. The finding shows that higher education in Afghanistan has gone through different phases during its lifetime between 1311-1400. The experience gained from the higher education process before and after the occupation of Afghanistan by the former Soviet :union: and civil wars shows; the transition from a relatively national and independent higher education system during the period of Pragmatism to an ideological and centralized higher education system during the period of Isolation and exclusivition. Finally, the process lead to a period of transformation after ten years of stagnation by asking the opinions of university stakeholders to participate in higher education. The fifth period is the ritualization of universities based on Islamic teachings, which begins after 1400.
أثر استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في تخفيف المخاطر في العمليات المصرفية
Authors: النعساني د. أحمد ياسر النعساني
Published: May 2024

في الآونة الأخيرة ارتفعت المخاطر المصرفية مما أدى الى تأثر الكثير من المصارف. وهذا بطبيعته أدى الى تعثر مالي لبعض هذه المصارف بسبب عمليات الغش والتلاعب، ، فهل يمكن الحد من تلك المخاطر باستخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي، وخصوصاً ونحن في عصر المعلوماتية.  لذلك جاءت هذه الدراسة لإبراز أثر استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في الحد من مخاطر الاعمال المصرفية، وإعادة هندسة الاعمال المصرفية وحماية المصارف من التعثر، وقد تم التطبيق على عينة من المصارف العاملة في المملكة العربية السعودية. ومن خلال الدراسة تم ابراز أثر استخدام تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في الحد من مخاطر الاعمال المصرفية، ومعرفة واقع تطبيق تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي في البنوك التجارية؟ وما هو أثر استخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي على أداء الاعمال المصرفية.والتعرف على أبرز معوقات استخدام تقنيات الذكاء الاصطناعي في البنوك التجارية عموما. ولتحقيق أهداف الدراسة تم صياغة استبيان وتوزيعه الكترونياً على عينة من العاملين في عدة فروع لبنك الراجحي والبنك الأهلي عبر الواتس أب، وقد تم توزيع (40) استبيان وبتحليل إجابات الاستبيانات إحصائياً تبين أن تطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي في المصارف التجارية لها دورا مهما على الحد من مخاطر الاعمال المصرفية إلا أن الاستخدام الفعلي أو الاستثمار الأمثل لتطبيقات الذكاء الاصطناعي لا يزال محدوداً بسبب وجود معوقات ومحددات تتعلق بالإمكانات الفنية والمعلوماتية ووجود المتخصصين في هذا الجانب
Encourager la littératie au travers de l'album jeunesse lors de la prise en soins du langage d'enfants de 0 à 3 ans : état des lieux des pratiques actuelles en orthophonie.
Authors: Combasson Emma , Trinquesse Clémantine
Published: May 2024

Context: Numerous studies highlight the protective power of early parent-child interactions on language acquisition. In everyday life, shared book reading gives parents the greatest number of opportunities to support their child’s language development. However, despite existing recommendations on early literacy habits, many families are not familiar with children’s books. Because of their involvement in prevention, detection and intervention in case of language disorders, speech therapists are key to supporting parents with children's early literacy habits.
Objective: In this study, we establish a picture of speech therapists’ knowledge of the use of children’s books to promote early childhood literacy in early language intervention.
Methods: Speech therapists, working in France and taking care of children under 3 years old with language difficulties, completed a questionnaire assessing their sense of competency and their use of children’s books in session.
Results: 173 speech therapists completed our questionnaire. The results show differences between the strategies used by speech therapists and the ones recommended in the literature.
Conclusion: It reveals the necessity to help improve practices concerning children’s books in early intervention. In practice, it can help speech therapists support parents more efficiently in the shared reading habits.
No smiling for Algerian workers: explaining the modest harvest of the labour movement during the Hirak
Authors: Del Panta Gianni , Lodi Lorenzo
Published: May 2024

Between March 2019 and October 2021, Algerian workers staged no fewer than 214 strikes, playing a vital role in the fall of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, and continuing to mobilise in the aftermath. Yet, they have gained little. This article constructs an innovative dataset on strikes in Algeria, which draws on both French-language and Arabic newspapers, to explain why workers have achieved only modest gains. It does so by pointing to three crucial factors: the separation between the ‘economic’ and ‘political’ wings of the protest movement; the division between workers in the private and public sectors; and the split between the former sole trade union in the country and the autonomous unions.
Assessment of Extent of Radiological Exposures in Subsurface Dumpsite Sediments around the Residential Area of Oru-Ijebu South-West Nigeria
Authors: Ishola Sakirudeen Akinola , Olufemi S. T. , Bayewu O. O. , Mosuro G. O. , Ariyo S. O. , Adebisi O. N.
Published: May 2024

Assessment of naturally occurring radionuclides was carried out from 20 sampling points in a dumpsite systematically collected from varying subsurface depth intervals of 0-0.2m, 0.2-0.4m, 0.4-0.6m, 0.6-0.8m and 0.8m-1.0m, while the control samples were taken from two sampling points located 200m away from the dumpsite. The samples were consequently analyzed in the laboratory for natural radioactive emission where each activity concentration measurements of the radionuclides were determined; the natural radionuclides identified were 226Ra, 238U, 232Th, 40K utilizing gamma ray spectrometry with NaI (IT) detector. The mean activity concentrations recorded in Bqkg-1 for  226Ra, 238U, 232Th and  40K in the subsurface soil samples were respectively 2.53±0.60, 31.50±2.01, 27.20±1.63 and 340.39±19.48 in depth 0m−0.2m; 1.96±0.37, 28.2455±2.50, 23.84±3.07 and 320.59±24.07 respectively in depth 0.2m-0.4m; 1.24±0.41, 24.197±3.66, 19.86±2.46 and 290.71±28.99 respectively in depth 0.4m−0.6m; 0.80±0.34 Bqkg-1, 20.10±4.133, 16.10±1.54, and 259.04±34.22 in depth 0.6m−0.8m and 0.68±0.25, 18.509±2.08, 14.50±0.91 and 247±30.13 for 0.8-1.0m. The levels of radioactivity were then used to assess public dose rates and radioactive contamination thereby predicting changes in environmental radioactivity caused by poor waste management, industrial activities, and other human activities. In all the investigated sampling point 40K exhibited the highest activity concentration in 0-0.2m depth with the value of 383.45±19.4883 while Pr exhibited the lowest activity concentration with the value of 0.08±0.4252 in depth 0.8-1.0m.  The mean activity concentration of 238U, 232Th and 40K, in the soil samples at the dumpsite were 20.80, 20.3 and 291.54 Bqkg-1respectively for 0-0.2m depth. These results were lower than the world permissible standard stated by UNSCEAR. It was generally observed that the activity concentrations reduced with 0-0.2m having the highest concentration values for both the dumpsite and the control sites, while the mean activity concentrations of 238U, 232Th and40K for the control sites were found to be 31.5045±2.0123, 13.145±1.4637 and 183.415±21.4465 respectively for 0-0.2m depth.
Tubular expression of Toll-like receptor 9 in lupus and primary membranous nephropathy
Authors: Elloumi Nesrine , Fakhfakh Raouia , Masmoudi Hatem , Kammoun Khawla
Published: May 2024

Introduction: Toll-like- receptors (TLR) control important aspects of innate and adaptive immune responses. Renal cells are among the non-immune cells that express (TLR).  Therefore, their activation might be implicated in renal tubulo-interstitial injury.
Aim: The study aimed to compare TLR9 expression in patients with primary membranous nephropathy (MN) to patients with lupus membranous nephropathy.
Methods: Kidney sections from 10 Lupus nephritis (LN) patients and ten patients with primary MN were analyzed by immunohistochemistry using anti-human TLR9 antibody.
Results: Results showed that TLR9 expression was weak and exclusively tubular in primary MN patients’ biopsies. There was a significant difference between LN patients’ biopsies and primary MN patients’ biopsies. TLR9 expression was more diffused in LN patients’ specimen than in those with primary MN.
Conclusion: This study focuses on molecular level pathogenesis of MN. The data suggest that the receptors TLR9 may play role in tubulointerstitial injury in the pathogenesis of LN but not primary membranous nephropathy.
Effect of diabetes self-management education on health related quality of life of Tunisian children with type1 diabetes mellitus and their parents: A randomized controlled trial
Authors: Ben Abdesselem Imen , Kebaili Raoudha , Derbel Khansa , Ben Said Hichem , Boughammoura Lamia , Rouatbi Sonia , Bouguila Jihene
Published: May 2024

Aim : To assess the effect of diabetes self-management education (DSME) on health related quality of life (HRQoL) of Tunisian children/adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their parents.
Methods : This monocentral study used a randomized controlled trial design, during five-month intervention and five-month follow-up and including 110 patients (54 in the DSME intervention group and 56 in the Individual Education by Pediatrician (IEP) control group) and their parents. Pediatric Generic Core Quality-of-Life Inventory 4.0-Scale (PedsQL4.0) evaluated HRQoL.
Results : At baseline, both groups had similar clinical features and PedsQL4.0 scores (p>0.05). In DSME, clinical outcomes were significantly improved from baseline to follow-up (p<0.001), while in the IEP group, which received no intervention, these outcomes remained unchanged.  During follow-up, DSME showed higher PedsQL4.0 scores in parents’ proxy-report and children/adolescents self-report (p<0.001). According to parents’ proxy-report, PedsQL4.0 scores were significantly higher during follow-up compared to baseline in DSME (p<0.001) while they remained the same in IEP (p>0.05). DSME had higher percentage of change in the PedsQL4.0 scores than IEP (p<0.01). The median change varied from -5.01% to 0% vs 5.41% to 36.36% in IEP and DSME, respectively.
Conclusion : Encouraging healthcare professionals to incorporate these interventions could enhance the HRQoL of diabetic children and bolster their self-esteem.
Media Dan Sumber Belajar Dalam Pembelajaran PAI
Authors: Syahvira Indah Puspita  , Sari Meilia Kumala
Published: May 2024

To achieve the goals of Islamic education, in the learning process teachers should use learning media. By using learning media, teachers will more easily teach subject matter and students will more easily understand the lesson. The characteristics of Islamic learning media can be grouped into graphic media, audio media and silent projection media. Based on how it is obtained, media is divided into finished media and designed media. When choosing media, you need to pay attention to the media selection criteria. By using media in the learning process, it is hoped that the quality of Islamic religious education will be even better. This article also discusses learning resources in learning Islamic Religious Education. The importance of learning resources in learning cannot be denied, learning resources are anything, whether objects, data, places, facts, ideas or people that can trigger the learning process. Learning resources can be classified into several types such as people, materials, environment, activities, tools and equipment. From here learning resources are classified into printed, non-printed learning resources, facilities, activities and environment. Of course, with the current development of information technology, it can help students to get various learning resources from all directions, so that students will be more active and creative in learning.
The Reality of Digital Rights Management Technologies: A Systematic Mapping Study
Authors:   Department of Information Science, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia, Alrobai Amnah , Mujalled DR. Rabab ,   Department of Information Science, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia
Published: May 2024

With the proliferation of internet applications and services, human life has become different from what it was before, as the speed and ease of information exchange have increased, alongside the potential number of parties that can exchange information. This also means that the concept of security is no longer limited to the computer that retains the original information but has extended to the security of digital information. Moreover, information security no longer applies only to access to it, but also to what the user can do with that information. Encryption is no longer sufficient, as the user can easily or unintentionally transfer unencrypted information to users who are not authorized to access and view it.
إتجاهات معلمي الرياضيات نحو إستراتيجية التعلم المقلوب ودورها في رفع التحصيل لدى طالبات المرحلة الأساسية
Authors:   مدرسة رابعة العدوية الأساسية المختلطة /مديرية التربية والتعليم للواء الكورة / وزارة التربية والتعليم / الأردن, بني ياسين ضحا أحمد علي
Published: May 2024

هدفت هذه الدراسة للتعرف على اتجاهات معلمي الرياضيات نحو استراتيجية التعلم المقلوب ودورها في رفع التحصيل لدى طالبات المرحلة الأساسية، وقد استخدمت الباحثة المنهج الوصفي، حيث صَمم استبانة كأداة لجمع البيانات، وتكونت عينة الدراسة من (54) معلم ومعلمة في مدارس تربية لواء الكورة، اختيروا بالطريقة العشوائية، وقد أشارت النتائج إلى مستوى متوسط لاتجاهات معلمي الرياضيات نحو استراتيجية التعلم المقلوب ودورها في رفع التحصيل لدى طالبات المرحلة الأساسية بمتوسط حسابي (3.33)
A Review of "Black Bottle Man" by Craig Russell
Authors: Rodriguez Jessica
Published: May 2024

Craig Russell's Black Bottle Man packs a poetic punch of love, loss, and adventure, sprinkled with those pesky aspects of the human condition we all end up face to face with at one time or another.
Study on Student Satisfaction at Manado State University
Authors: Kimbal Grace , Lumapow Harol R. , Rawis Joulanda A. M , Lengkong Jeffry S. J.
Published: May 2024

Study This aim to: analyze, describe, and explain about influence of the performance of employees’ facilities, and infrastructure in a way direct to motivation work and satisfaction of students at Manado State University as well influence performance employees and facilities and infrastructure to satisfaction student via motivation Work. Method study that is: approach quantitative with analysis path (path analysis), subject study consisting of 133 people from 12th semester Class of 2017 students in 7 Faculties. Results study show that 1) Employee performance (X1) has an effect positive and significant to Satisfaction Student (Y) with calculated t value 2.749 > 1.979 and p-value (0.007) smaller than 0.05. 2) Facilities and Infrastructure (X2) have an influence positive and significant to Satisfaction Student (Y) with a calculated t-value of 3,349 > 1.979 and p-value more (0.001) small from 0.05. 3) Employee performance (X1) has an influence positive and significant to Motivation Work (Z) with a calculated t-value of 4.838 > 1.979 and p-value (0.000) smaller than 0.05. 4) Facilities and Infrastructure (X2) have an influence positive and significant to Motivation Work (Z) with a calculated t-value of 5.413 > 1.979 and a p-value (0.000) smaller than 0.05. 5) Motivation Work (Z) has an effect positive and significant to Satisfaction Student (Y) with a calculated t-value of 4.453 > 1.979, and a p-value more (0.000) small from 0.05. 6) Employee performance (X1) has an influential significance on student satisfaction (Y) through work motivation (Z), with a p-value of more than 0.001 small from 0.05. 7) Facilities and Infrastructure (X2) have an influence significant on student satisfaction (Y) through work motivation (Z), with a p-value of more than 0.001 small from 0.05. With thereby Can withdraw the conclusion namely Employee Performance (X1) and Facilities and Infrastructure (X2). direct influence to Motivation Work (Z) and Satisfaction Student (Y) at Manado State University. Employee Performance (X1) and Facilities and Infrastructure (X2). No direct influence on Satisfaction Student (Y) at Manado State University via Motivation Work (Z).
Community-Based Tourism Mangrove Swamp Ecotourism Based on Maqashid Sharia
Authors: MR Galuh Nashrulloh Kartika , Erziaty Rozzana , Hulaify Akhmad , Hasiani Yarna , Ariyadi Ariyadi
Published: May 2024

Having a wealth of potential mangrove resources, Pagatan Besar village has the opportunity to develop a sustainable ecotourism sector. This development must be directed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment and ensuring that the welfare of local communities increases. This research aims to find strategies for developing mangrove swamp ecotourism potential in Pagatan Besar village by optimizing the role of the Community based on Maqashid al Syari'ah. Qualitative research using a case study method in the mangrove swamp ecotourism area found that the strategy applied in developing the tourism potential of the mangrove swamp ecotourism area in the region was to implement a transparent accounting system to manage ecotourism income and expenditure, forming a special team to allocate initial investment funds and on the necessary infrastructure, maintaining the security and comfort of tourists with regular security audits, updating the security system through technology such as CCTV cameras. Optimizing the role of the Community is carried out by involving residents in skills training programs in the mangrove ecotourism sector, regular meetings for input and ideas, overcoming gaps in cultural and religious values with cross-sector consultation groups involving religious, cultural and village government leaders in the integration of Maqashid values al Syari'ah in the ecotourism plan, increasing environmental awareness through healthy environmental education for tourists and residents in daily ecotourism activities.
Some remarks on the links between the VIR and Gompertz diffusion models and the links between the CIR and Rayleigh diffusion models
Authors: El Azri Abdenbi , Nafidi Ahmed
Published: May 2024

The main purpose of this work is to establish new links between the stochastic Cox-Ingersoll-Ross (CIR) model and the stochastic Rayleigh diffusion process (SRDP) and the links between the Vasicek Interest Rate (VIR) process and the stochastic Gompertz diffusion process (SGDP). These links focus on elementary stochastic calculus and Itô’s calculus. Firstly, we prove that the square root of the CIR model is a SRDP. Secondly, we prove that the square of the SRDP is a CIR model. Thirdly, we prove that the exponential of the VIR model is a SGDP. Finally, we prove that the logarithm of the SGDP is a VIR model. New computations of the probability transition density function (PTDF) and the trend functions of the processes have quite simple formulations.
Resenha sobre o artigo “Metrópole, legislação e desigualdade, de Ermínia Maricato*”
Authors: Guaranha Manoel  Francisco , Ramos Silva Cardoso Gabriela
Published: May 2024

Este texto resenha o artigo “Metrópole, legislação e desigualdade”, de Ermínia Maricato, Secretária Executiva do Ministério das Cidades e Professora Titular da Faculdade de Arquitetura e Urbanismo da Universidade de São Paulo (FAU-USP),
Parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos de coelhos suplementados com probióticos na dieta
Authors: Zeferino Cynthia Pieri , Lima Natália Karollaine de , Artoni Ana Júlia , Rodrigues Paula Gomes , Brennecke Käthery , Ferraz Luriany Pompeo , Magno Mara Paula , Soares Vando Edésio
Published: May 2024

A pesquisa teve como objetivo testar diferentes tipos de probióticos, em separado ou associados, para a nutrição animal, desenvolvidos em laboratório. Para isto, foram avaliados os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos de coelhos em crescimento. Vinte e quatro coelhos da raça Nova Zelândia Branco, de ambos os sexos, foram distribuídos em delineamento de blocos casualizados, dentro de quatro tratamentos e seis repetições compostas (três baias por tratamento, com dois coelhos em cada baia). O período experimental compreendeu dos 40 aos 96 dias de idade dos coelhos. Os tratamentos foram: controle: sem inclusão de probiótico; LivRab α: probiótico na concentração de 1x109 UFC g-1; LivRab β: probiótico na concentração de 1x1010 UFC g-1 e LivRab ∑: probióticos associados (LivRab α e LivRab β), na concentração de 1x1013 UFC g-1. A inclusão dos probióticos foi na forma de aspersão, adicionados à ração. Para avaliação dos parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos, aos 96 dias de idade, oito coelhos machos (dois por repetição) foram submetidos à coleta de sangue via jugular, pelo método de punção. As análises laboratoriais foram realizadas em amostras de sangue total, em até duas horas após a coleta. As médias foram comparadas pelo teste não paramétrico Kruskal-Wallis, ao nível de 5% de probabilidade.  A suplementação de probiótico fornecida em separado ou associados na ração não causou alteração hematológica ou bioquímica (P≥0,05) nos coelhos, durante a fase de crescimento. Em conclusão, a suplementação com probióticos resultou em parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos normais nos coelhos durante a fase de crescimento, o que comprova a segurança do produto administrado na ração.
Abordagem fitoquímica do extrato fluido de folhas de Euphorbia heterophylla L. (EUPHORBIACEAE) e cromatografia gasosa do látex
Authors: Mininel Francisco José
Published: May 2024

O presente trabalho buscou estudar a fitoquímica da espécie Euphorbia heterophylla L. Esta planta tem origem em regiões tropicais e subtropicais das Américas. Todas as partes da planta possuem látex e se constitui numa espécie infestante de pastos e lavouras, sendo resistentes aos herbicidas. A análise fitoquímica de extrato fluido das folhas (reações clássicas de identificação de classes de substâncias), indicou a presença de variedade de compostos, tais como, proteínas e aminoácidos, taninos, catequinas, flavonoides, esteroides e triterpenóides, saponinas espumídica e alcaloides. A análise do látex por cromatografia gasosa (CG-MS) do látex, permitiu detectar a presença de inúmeros compostos com potencial farmacológico ainda a ser estudado.
Uso de pós vegetais como alternativa de controle do caruncho do feijão em armazenamento
Authors: Santos Janaina de Fátima dos , Mazzonetto Fábio , Toffano Leonardo , Melo Valéria Peruca de
Published: May 2024

O feijoeiro comum (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) é a espécie mais cultivada deste gênero, contribuindo com cerca de 95 % da produção mundial total. Constitui-se não só no Brasil, mas como em outros países da América Latina, num dos alimentos básicos e fonte acessível de proteína, vitaminas e minerais com elevado conteúdo energético. O Brasil é um dos maiores produtores e maior consumidor mundial de feijão comum, com uma produtividade média de aproximadamente 932 kg ha-1. Dentre os vários fatores que levam à perda de produtividade encontram-se os insetos-praga. Além das pragas de campo, que atacam nos diversos estágios de desenvolvimento da cultura, também são importantes as pragas que atacam os grãos armazenados, dentre as quais inclui-se Zabrotes subfasciatus. O controle dessas pragas, utilizando componentes provenientes de plantas com ação inseticida é uma alternativa de controle, vista a alta toxicidade dos produtos químicos utilizados no período de armazenamento do feijão. Este trabalho teve como objetivo o avaliar o efeito de extratos vegetais no comportamento deste importante caruncho. Os experimentos foram conduzidos no laboratório de Fitotecnia, da Universidade Brasil, Campus de Descalvado-SP. Os insetos utilizados nos experimentos foram obtidos da criação estoque mantida no próprio laboratório. Foram realizados testes de atratividade/repelência e testes de mortalidade de diferentes extratos vegetais com intuito de verificar o efeito sobre os insetos. De acordo com os resultados obtidos pode-se verificar que os extratos utilizados na forma de pó de Eucalipto Cheiroso, Capim Limão, Arruda e Laranja Pera apresentaram repelência e efeitos tóxicos aos adultos de Z. subfasciatus.
ĐÁNH GIÁ RỦI RO DO SƯƠNG MÙ ĐẾN HOẠT ĐỘNG BAY TẠI CẢNG HÀNG KHÔNG QUỐC TẾ NỘI BÀI VÀ ĐỀ XUẤT GIẢI PHÁP GIẢM THIỂU
Authors: Thái Thị Thanh Minh , Bùi Thị Phương Thùy
Published: May 2024

Việt Nam là một trong những quốc gia chịu nhiều tổn thương do biến đổi khí hậu và thiên tai ngày càng bất thường, nhất là bão, mưa lớn, lũ lụt, ngập úng, rét đậm, rét hại,… trong đó có sương mù. Đây là một trong những thiên tai tác động lớn đến ngành hàng không, ảnh hưởng đến quá trình cất, hạ cánh, uy hiếp an toàn bay. Cảng hàng không Nội Bài là cảng hàng không quốc tế quan trọng ở Hà Nội không chỉ phục vụ kết nối đi lại của người dân trên toàn thế giới mà còn đóng vai trò quan trọng trong hoạt động an ninh quốc phòng. Mức độ rủi ro do sương mù tác động đến hoạt động bay tại cảng vào các năm 2015, 2019 và 2020, riêng năm 2020 và 2021 mức độ rủi ro thấp hơn. Các giải pháp nhằm hạn chế mức độ rủi ro do sương mù bao gồm: Dự báo chính xác xuất hiện sương mù, nâng cấp cơ sở hạ tầng, tăng cường nguồn nhân lực phục vụ mặt đất, đảm bảo trang thiết bị hoạt động tốt khi tầm nhìn hạn chế.