bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Cognitive Impairment in Schizophrenia: An Overview of Assessment and Management
Authors: Susmita Halder  , Akash Kumar Mahato
Published: September 2020

Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness characterized by gross disturbances in thought, perception and speech. The illness is heterogenous in terms of its manifestation as well as etiological factors. Over last two decades, evidence of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia and its impact on functioning and outcome in schizophrenia has been one of the predominant areas of research in schizophrenia. The present article gives an overview of cognitive impairment in schizophrenia, its nature and course as well as remediation strategies.
The Use of ‘F’-Word among High School Students
Authors: Chetan S.V.  , Atiya Fathima
Published: September 2020

The study investigated the usage of the F-Word among high school students. It also studied the various factors influencing them to use the word. The sample consisted of 200 students-100 boys and 100 girls, of 10th grade from different schools in North and South Bangalore. The participants provided their demographic details and completed the F-Word Survey Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were performed to analyze the data. The results suggest that, on an average, 73.5% of 10th grade students have reported to use the F-Word. The percentage of boys is more than the girls, with respect to the usage of the F-Word. The reasons for using the F-word, in the ascending order of most no. of responses, were- anger/frustration, difficulty in using a decent word instead of the F-Word, peer influence, movie/TV/music influence, the feeling of „grown up‟, fun factor, trend factor, to abuse, and parental/family influence. Girls use the F-Word more due to anger or frustration, difficulty in using a decent word to express their thoughts, the feeling of „grown up‟ and parental or family influence, than boys. Also, boys are more influenced by peers, movie/TV/music, fun and trend factors and use the F-Word to abuse, than girls. It was also found that students use the F-Word more in Texting (SMS) than on social networking sites, email and chat rooms. The results also suggest that, on an average, 27.89% of students have reported that their parents are aware of their children using the F-Word. And, 55.88% of students have reported that the F-word usage is inappropriate of their age. On an average, 26.5% of students do not use the F-Word. The percentage of girls who do not use the F- Word is higher than the boys.
Type of Education, Locus of Control and Optimistic – Pessimistic Attitude among Undergraduate College Students
Authors: Mr. Vinayak M. Honmore  , Dr. M. G. Jadhav
Published: September 2020

The type of education and locus of control are significant variables in forming optimistic-pessimistic attitude among students. The main aim of the present study, therefore, was to study the effect of type of education and locus of control on optimistic- pessimistic attitude of undergraduate college students. The other objectives were to find out whether arts-commerce and science students differ in their locus of control as well as to examine the relationship between locus of control and optimistic-pessimistic attitude. An incidental (quota) sample of 160 students from different colleges in Islampur and Sangli city was selected for this study, in which 80 students were from arts-commerce faculty and 80 students were from science faculty. Each group comprised 40 male and 40 female students. The age range of students was from 18 to 20 years (M= 18.6 and SD= 0.7yrs). Optimistic-Pessimistic Attitude Scale developed by Parashar (1998) and Locus of Control Scale (LOC Scale) prepared by Singh and Bhardwaj (2010) were used for collecting the information. The data were analyzed by testing the significance of mean difference and calculating coefficient of correlation. The results reveal that, arts-commerce and science students differ significantly on optimistic-pessimistic attitude and locus of control. Science students were more optimistic than arts-commerce students. Also students with internal locus of control were more optimistic than students with external locus of control. Moreover, science students have internal locus of control than arts-commerce students. Furthermore, internal locus of control was positively and significantly correlated with optimistic attitude.
Social Identity Perspective on Resistance and Leadership: A Qualitative Study of Mass Protest against 16/12 Gang Rape, New Delhi
Authors: Kiran Sakkar Sudha
Published: September 2020

In inter disciplinary researches of social sciences, resistance as phenomena has not been explored much and conformity was considered something very natural and normal while resistance could not come to the fore. The study is a modest attempt to explore resistance following Delhi gang rape protest which is still fresh in our collective memory following social identity approach as well as sociological perspective. Semi structured interviews were conducted with 10 subjects (5 males and 5 females). Interpretive phenomenological approach was used to draw meaning out of the interview transcripts. Social identity approach outlines the following themes in understanding resistance: formation of oppositional identity, illegitimacy of the out group, affective involvement, cognitive alternatives, the role of third party etc. However, the protestors could not identify single out group to rally against which is so important in social identity, for some patriarchy as a system was out group, for some it was state machinery, political class etc. The notion of leadership was not in sync with social identity approach as the leaders were ―faceless‖ and it was ―shifting.‖ However, it was not pure resistance (Hollander & Einwohner, 2004) as there were many references to those structures by protestors against which protest was initially meant for.
Psychosocial Models of Gender Development
Authors: Firdos Jehan  , Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani
Published: September 2020

The behavioral and psychological differences between women and men have puzzled social scientists for many years. Differences between men and women are often overestimated and their behavioral, cognitive and emotional differences are often attributed to innate biological factors. Stereotyped beliefs about men and women often have serious social and clinical implications. Research in gender psychology has shown that men and women are more similar than different. Besides biological models, psychologists have given many models which helps describe and explain the various psychosocial theories of gender development. This paper will attempt to distinguish between two often confusing terms sex and gender and highlights various psychosocial models of gender development leading to possible gender differences in terms of cognitions, emotions and behaviors.
Internet Addiction among Students: The Relation of Depression
Authors: Dr. Shashi Kala Singh
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this study is to investigate not only the prevalence of internet addiction among the male and female students but, also the relationship between internet addiction and depression. The tools of measurement used are the Young Internet Addiction and Beck Depression Questionnaire. The data was analyzed by t-test and correlation. The results show that prevalence of internet was more in male students than female students. Correlation analysis showed a positive and significant relation between internet addiction and depression.
Psychological Capital as Predictor of Organizational Commitment and Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Prof. Anu Singh Lather  , Ms. Simran Kaur
Published: September 2020

This paper examined psychological capital in two types of organizations: public and private schools. This study explained how psychological capital effects organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in public and private schools. The sample includes 150 employees, 75 each from two types of schools. Various dimensions of Psychological Capital were measured by scale developed by Luthan, Youssef & Avolio. Organizational Commitment was measured by Allen & Meyer’s scale and Organizational Citizenship Behavior by a scale developed by Podsakoff. The result obtained from Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regressions and it showed that all the dimensions of psychological capital were significantly different in the both the kind of schools. Regression analyses showed that psychological capital as a whole can predict organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior in both kinds of schools. The theoretical framework proposed in the paper on Psychological Capital would help the researchers and management people to understand the impact of Psychological Capital on organizational commitment and organizational citizenship behavior. It also supports the view of previous researchers that Psychological Capital is a significant positive organizational behavior variable, as it is capable of performance improvement and is open to development.
Children Webbed in the Cyber Network: an Exploratory Study on Children’s Cyber Behavior and Cyber Laws
Authors: Nouzia Noordeen  , Dr. C. Jayan
Published: September 2020

With the IT Revolution, Cyber world has become a part of kid’s natural environment. Though the computer and the internet provide fantastic opportunities for socially beneficial endeavors-such as education, research, commerce and entertainment, at the same time they serve as tools to facilitate illegal activity. Often children see their own ability to defeat technological limitations and controls as a way to show up their parents and teachers, or as a badge of honor and subject to brag about among their friends both offline and online. Legal issues pertaining to the need to protect children and youth online are now being considered to a larger extend since the hidden risk raise a potential threat to the well being of young generation. There is also the risk that a child could engage in some negative legal or financial consequences or committing a cybercrime. The present study is focused on explaining cyber behavior of children and also exploring various cyber laws to protect the rights of children online. The data was collected using interview and self-report method. The qualitative research design was employed to analyze the data. The study reflected a greater need for children’s online protection, stressed on the problems children encounter in the cyber world as well as provided insight into the prevailing cyber laws.
To Study the Effect of Parental Involvement on Self Esteem in Indian Youth Players
Authors: Kaur Arshdeep  , Kapur Sonia  , Singh Karanbir
Published: September 2020

The purpose of the current study is to examine the effect of parental involvement on self esteem of Indian youth players and extending the researches that found strong relation between these two construct . The study was conducted on 100 subjects (N=100; 50 males and 50 females ) with an age range of 14 to 18years. Parental involvement scale by Vijaya Laxmi Chauhan and Gunjan Ganotra Arora(2009) and self esteem scale by R.N Singh and Ankita Shrivastava (2004) were administered to collect the data. Comparison of means, t –test and correlation were used for data analysis. Results revealed that there was a significant gender difference on parental involvement. The female players reported higher mean value than males on parental involvement scale whereas the mean score on self esteem scale showed non significant gender difference. The correlation Analysis revealed that parental involvement and self esteem both functioned independently. Thus, findings indicated that parental involvement was more in case of female players than male players but no significant relation was found with self esteem in both genders.
Pursuing a Career in Clinical Psychology: A Review
Authors: Mina Khatibi
Published: September 2020

Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology devoted to understanding mental health problems in individuals and developing effective treatments for the full spectrum of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders one may experience; depression, anxiety disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and psychotic disorders are but a few. Clinical psychologists are service providers, many of whom work in clinical settings while others choose academic careers or careers in consulting. As a group, clinical psychologists are skilled in clinical practice as well as research on clinical problems and clinical interventions (University of Glasgow, 2014).
Effect of Reincarnation Beliefs on Work-Culture with reference Government & Non-govt. Employed People
Authors: Mr. Manish Gupta  , Dr. Hemadri Sao  , Dr. Santosh Vishvakarma
Published: September 2020

Work culture is blend of an attitude, ideology and principles of between an organization & employees. Beliefs are the internal thinking set of mind and perceived in action and behavior. So, beliefs help in creation of work culture. In Indian culture and tradition Reincarnation beliefs one of the important phenomenon affected people. This research explores the effectiveness of Reincarnation Beliefs on work-culture on Government & Non-government employed people. A Between groups comparative method & design were carry out on the sample of 200 employed adult (50 government & 50 non-government people who beliefs in reincarnation and 50 government & 50 non-government people who do not beliefs in reincarnation) taken by Incidental sampling from Haridwar district and other nearest places. Self made questionnaire and check-list used for collection of data. Statistical analysis of data used “t-test.” Data clearly indicated highly significant at 0.01 level of confidence thus indicating that, those who beliefs in reincarnation they have better work culture or attitude than who do not beliefs in reincarnation phenomenon.
EFEKTIVITAS CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING DISERTAI LKS TERHADAP HASIL BELAJAR DAN MOTIVASI KELAS VII SMPN
Authors: Aryanto Aryanto , Yeni Laili Fitri , Marlina Reni
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas model Creative Problem Solving disertai LKS terhadap hasil belajar dan motivasi siswa pada materi Pencemaran Lingkungan kelas VII SMPN 2 Pontianak. Bentuk penelitian ini adalah eksperimen semu (Quasi Eksperimental Design) dengan rancangan nonequivalent control group design. Sampel penelitian terdiri dari dua kelas yaitu kelas VIID sebagai kelas eksperimen dan kelas VIIG sebagai kelas kontrol. Teknik pengambilan sampel adalah dengan cara Intact Group. Instrumen yang digunakan berupa tes pilihan ganda yang berjumlah 20 butir soal. Rata-rata hasil belajar siswa yang diajar menggunakan model Creative Problem Solving disertai LKS sebesar 17,89 lebih tinggi bila dibandingkan dengan rata-rata hasil belajar siswa yang diajar menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional sebesar 16,94. Dari uji U Mann Whitney, diperoleh yaitu 5,33 > 1,96, artinya terdapat perbedaan yang signifikan antara hasil belajar siswa yang diajarkan menggunakan model Creative Problem Solving disertai LKS dan pembelajaran konvensional. Nilai effect size yang diperoleh sebesar 0,65 termasuk dalam kategori sedang dan memberikan kontribusi sebesar 24,22%. Hasil motivasi belajar kelas eksperimen yaitu 85,6% tergolong sangat kuat dan kelas kontrol yaitu 79,5% tergolong kuat.

 

 

 
PROFIL LITERASI SAINS DAN BERFIKIR KREATIF SISWA SMP NEGERI 11 PEKALONGAN
Authors: Ning Dianita Rokhmiati , Roshayanti Feny , Siswanto Joko
Published: September 2020

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendiskrisikan 1. Profil literasi sains siswa, 2. Profil berfikir kreatif siswa kelas VII SMPN 11 Pekalongan pada materi klasifikasi makhluk hidup Tahun Pelajaran 2019/2020. Subjek penelitian adalah siswa kelas VII SMP N 11 Pekalongan sebanyak 34 siswa. Metode penelitian yang digunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif. Pengambilan data menggunakan soal tes esai yang kemudian dijabarkan berdasarkan indikator literasi sains dan kreatif siswa. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian Kemampuan literasi sains siswa SMP N 11 Pekalongan dari skor maksimal 40 sebesar 11,6 ( 29%) dan dilihat dari indikatornya siswa yang mampu memahami fenomena sebesar 38,15 ( 53%), mengidentifikasi permasalahan ilmiah sebesar 2,1 ( 53%), menjelaskan fenomena ilmiah sebesar 2,2 ( 57%), menggunakan bukti ilmiah sebesar 3,1 ( 79%) dan menerapkan konsep sains secara personal,sosial dan global sebesar 2,5 ( 64%).Sedang kemampuan berfikir kreatif siswa SMP N 11 Pekalongan adalah 16,6 ( 56%) dari skor maksimal 32. Jika dilihat dari kemampuan siswa berdasarkan indikator kelancaran/ Fluency sebesar 1,6 ( 49%), Keluwesan/ Flesibility sebesar 2,5 ( 80%), keaslian/Originality sebesar 2,4 ( 75%), Keterincian/Elaboration sebesar 1,8 ( 56%).
Menumbuhkan Kemandirian Belajar Matematika Siswa Melalui Mobile Learning Berbasis Android
Authors: Kurniasih Siti , Darwan Darwan , Muchyidin Arif
Published: September 2020

Kemandirian balajar merupakan suatu sikap siswa yang memiliki inisiatif sendiri untuk belajar, memiliki keinginan untuk menguasai kompetensi, memiliki rasa percaya diri dan juga tanggung jawab terhadap tugasnya sebagai peserta didik serta tidak bergantung pada orang lain. Seiring berkembangnya teknologi, media bukan saja sebagai alat bantu yang dapat membantu dan mempermudah guru dalam menyampaikan materi akan tetapi media pembelajaran juga harus dapat memotivasi dan membangun keinginan siswa untuk belajar. Salah satu media pembelajaran yang dekat dengan dunia anak salah satunya media pembelajaran berbasis android. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui ada atau tidaknya pengaruh mobile learning berbasis android terhadap kemandirian belajar siswa. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni pendekatan kuantitatif dengan menggunakan metode eksperimen. Desain penelitian yang digunakan dalam metode eksperimen ini yaitu One-Shot Case Study. Berdasarkan dari hasil penelitian terbukti bahwa penggunaan mobile learning berbasis android berpengaruh terhadap kemandirian belajar matematika siswa, sehingga mobile learning berbasis android bisa menjadi salah satu media pembelajaran bagi guru untuk menumbuhkan kemandirian belajar matematika siswa.
The Effect of Contextual Worksheets Assisted MEA Learning on Critical and Creative Thinking Ability
Authors: Astawa I Wayan Puja , Kusuma Sari I G A Sri , Sudiarta I Gusti Putu
Published: September 2020

The ability to think critically and creatively is needed in solving math problems. Secondary school students in Indonesia still possess these two abilities according to the results of PISA research. Therefore, learning studies that influence these two abilities are still feasible to do. This study aims to examine the effect of MEA learning with contextual worksheets on the ability to think critically and creatively in solving math problems. The study was a quasi-experimental study using a post-test only control group design. The research population consisted of 137 class X students of SMK Kharisma Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali for the 2019/2020 school year, which was spread into five classes with equivalent math abilities. A random sampling technique determined a sample of 2 classes. Data on the ability to think critically and creatively in solving mathematical problems were collected using a test in the form of a description. Data were analyzed using the MANOVA test. The results of the analysis show that MEA learning with contextual worksheets has a positive effect on the ability to think critically and creatively in solving math problems (F = 90.018; p <0.05).
Carbon Species Solvated in Molten Carbonate Electrolyser Cell from First-Principles Simulations
Authors: Carof Antoine , Coudert François-Xavier , Corradini Dario , Lesnicki Dominika , desamele elsa , Vuilleumier Rodolphe
Published: September 2020

We study the solvation of molecules and ions that are key in the context of Molten Carbonate Electrolyser Cells using first-principles simulations. Focusing on the electroreduction of CO2 to CO in a molten carbonate medium, we investigate the solvation of both the reactant CO2 and the product CO in the eutectic LiKCO3, (containing 62 % Li2CO3, 38 % K2CO3,). CO2 is found to spontaneously react with the carbonate ions to form the transient pyrocarbonate species, C2O52-. To investigate the similar reaction that could occur with CO and CO32- to form an oxalate, we simulated that species and found it to be stable in the melt, supporting this hypothesis. We further present the solvation of O2-, finding that it shows preferential formation of a complex with four lithium cations in a tetrahedral arrangement. Estimates of the diffusion coefficients of these species are then reported, showing that CO has the faster diffusion of all the molecules and ions studied.
Monte-Carlo Method Based QSAR Model to Discover Phytochemical Urease Inhibitors Using SMILES and GRAPH Descriptors
Authors: Chopdar Kumar Sambhav , Dash Ganesh Chandra , Mohapatra Pranab Kishor , Nayak Binata , Raval Mukesh Kumar
Published: September 2020

We developed a Monte-Carlo method based

QSAR model to predict urease inhibiting potency of molecules using SMILES and GRAPH

descriptors on an existing diverse database of urease inhibitors. The QSAR model satisfies all

the statistical parameters required for acceptance as a good model. The model is applied to

identify urease inhibitors among the wide range of compounds in the phytochemical database,

NPACT, as a test case. We combine the ligand-based and structure-based drug discovery

methods to improve the accuracy of the prediction. The method predicts pIC50 and estimates

docking score of compounds in the database. The method may be applied to any other database

or compounds designed in silico to discover novel drugs targeting urease.
Femtosecond Laser Induced Luminescence in Hierarchically Structured Nd3+,Yb3+,Er3+ Co-Doped Upconversion Nanoparticles: Light-Matter Interaction Mechanisms from Experiments and Simulations
Authors: Oliveira Guilherme , Ferreira Flávia , Ferbonink Guilherme , Belançon Marcos , Sigoli Fernando , NOME RENE
Published: September 2020

Fundamental studies of light-matter interactions are important for basic knowledge and in applications. Thanks to advances in experimental and theoretical methods, nowadays it is possible to perform such studies in a broad dynamic range, covering timescales from that of elementary interactions to real time. In the present work, we perform an experimental-theoretical study of light intensity-dependent femtosecond and CW-laser induced frequency upconversion in hierarchically structured core-multishell nanoparticles co-doped with NdIII, YbIII, and ErIII. Upconversion spectra recorded with CW and femtosecond excitation are qualitatively similar whereas the intensity dependence of upconversion depends on excitation mode (CW or femtosecond). To further assess the observed intensity dependence, we perform light-matter interaction simulations in the dynamic range from 100 fs to 3 ms for 18-level system describing the UCNPs, including 9 NdIII levels, 2 YbIII, and 7 ErIII levels and a classical model for the excitation source. The calculated time- and intensity-dependent energy level population are compared with measured spectra to understand CW vs femtosecond laser-induced upconversion. To further discuss the differences between CW and femtosecond laser-induced light-matter interactions for the systems studied here, we perform semi-classical pulse propagation simulations and ultrafast pump-probe measurements to study how the light source bandwidth, relative to the absorption linewidth, influence light absorption and transmission and further connect these results with the intensity dependence. Overall, we report our progress toward mechanistic studies of light-matter interaction and photophysical pathways following femtosecond excitation and UCNPs.
When Are Two Hydrogen Bonds Better than One? Accurate First-Principles Models Explain the Balance of Hydrogen Bond Donors and Acceptors Found in Proteins
Authors: Vennelakanti Vyshnavi , Qi Helena W. , Mehmood Rimsha , Kulik Heather
Published: September 2020

Hydrogen bonds (HBs) play an essential role in the structure and catalytic action of enzymes, but a complete understanding of HBs in proteins challenges the resolution of modern structural (i.e., X-ray diffraction) techniques and mandates computationally demanding electronic structure methods from correlated wavefunction theory for predictive accuracy. Numerous amino acid sidechains contain functional groups (i.e., hydroxyls in Ser/Thr or Tyr and amides in Asn/Gln) that can act as either HB acceptors or donors (HBA/HBD) and even form simultaneous, ambifunctional HB interactions. To understand the relative energetic benefit of each interaction, we characterize the potential energy surfaces of representative model systems with accurate coupled cluster theory calculations. To reveal the relationship of these energetics to the balance of these interactions in proteins, we curate a set of 4,000 HBs, of which > 500 are ambifunctional HBs, in high-resolution protein structures. We show that our model systems accurately predict the favored HB structural properties. Differences are apparent in HBA/HBD preference for aromatic Tyr versus aliphatic Ser/Thr hydroxyls because Tyr forms significantly stronger O–H···O HBs than N–H···O HBs in contrast to comparable strengths of the two for Ser/Thr. Despite this residue-specific distinction, all models of residue pairs indicate an energetic benefit for simultaneous HBA and HBD interactions in an ambifunctional HB. Although the stabilization is less than the additive maximum due both to geometric constraints and many-body electronic effects, a wide range of ambifunctional HB geometries are more favorable than any single HB interaction.
An Analysis into Chief Complaint and Dental Status in Patients Indicated for Full Mouth Rehabilitation
Authors: Sagana M  , Suresh Venugopalan  , Jeevitha M
Published: September 2020

Full mouth rehabilitation is the procedure when restoration of missing teeth involves the complete restoration of the oral cavity, in terms of function and esthetics. Proper diagnosis and careful treatment assessment should be made in managing FMR patients. This study aims to analyse the chief complaint and dental status in patients indicated for full mouth rehabilitation. A total of 58 patients meant for full mouth rehabilitation were included in this study. The study was conducted at Saveetha Dental College. Data were collected by analysing patients' records between June 2019 and March 2020. All the data were recorded and analysed statistically using SPSS software.Based on the analysis, it is found that the most common chief complaint reported by FMR patients was prosthetic related. About 23% of patients indicated for full mouth rehabilitation presented with four missing quadrants. About 74% of patients indicated for full mouth rehabilitation presented with no previous endodontic treatment.Chief complaint and dental status play a crucial role in making a proper diagnosis in patients meant for full mouth rehabilitation.
Home remedies for patients suffering from dental pain during lockdown-A questionnaire survey
Authors: Pavithra A S  , Anjali A K
Published: September 2020

The prevailing due to the pandemic has led to complete inaccessibility of any dental clinics even at times of emergency. Hence, dental patients are now resorting to home remedies to relieve their toothache. The main aim of this study is to know home remedies for patients suffering from mild dental pain during this condition and to spread possible remedies they can do at home itself rather than moving out of the house. A total of about 50 people were taken in this study where the questionnaires were spread among dentists, Ayurveda health care professionals, pharmaceutical workers, medical doctors, and practicing students. The questionnaires were framed and distributed through Google forms. The results were collected and then through SPSS software. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out and chi square test was used and p value was calculated. From the survey, it is seen that salt water is mostly suggested by health care professionals for dental pain as home remedies. it can be advised to be taken by the patients suffering from mild dental pain in this .
Analysis of types of tracing in biofunctional prosthetic system using intra oral tracers - A retrospective study
Authors: Jagadish Rajkumaar  , Subhasree R  , Raj S S
Published: September 2020

The aim of the study is to access the types of arch tracing achieved using tracer in a prosthetic system (BPS). Assessing the relation plays an important role in the fabrication of complete denture. Gothic arch tracing is one of the methods used to achieve relation in complete denture patients. The types of the arrow forms include the classical pointed form, classical flat form, weak form, asymmetrical form, miniature form, vertical line extending beyond the arrow point. The variations in achieving arrow tracing for a complete denture patient depends on mandibular movements. Data collection was done from DIAS (dental hospital management system) which is an electronic record management system and details such as , types of arrow point achieved and type of tracer used was obtained and tabulated. Further the data were by statistical tests (chi-square analysis) using SPSS software (write the version). The typical arrow point tracing was common in both sexes. Females show more variation in tracing arrow types of tracing were more commonly seen in females. The chi-square analysis reveals an insight value of p> 0.005. The typical arrow point tracing form is seen in both males and females. Other forms like atypical, double arrow are commonly seen in females and only miniature forms are seen in males.
A comparative Cross-Sectional study of Two Aesthetic Restorative options for class III caries in primary Anterior Teeth
Authors: Maria Anthonet Sruthi  , Deepa Gurunathan  , Vignesh Ravindran
Published: September 2020

Early childhood caries shows its first signs of manifestation in maxillary anterior teeth which poses as a hindrance to and may induce psychological complications in young children. Though restoration of in the primary teeth is challenging, all efforts must be taken to restore the tooth to its normal form and function. This study aims to infer a suitable treatment option exclusively for class III caries in primary teeth by comparing two restorative techniques, namely direct composite restoration and strip crowns. The database searched was Dental Information Archiving Systems and a total of 297 restorative procedures were analyzed using descriptive statistics on SPSS Software. Among 297 treatment procedures, 76.1% of the anterior teeth were restored as direct composite resin restoration and 23.9% were restored with strip crowns. Direct composite resin restoration was considerably used to restore class III caries in primary teeth. However, owing to recent trends in , strip crown restoration may be an ideal choice.
Prevalence Of Removable Functional Appliance Usage In The Management Of Class II Malocclusion
Authors: Jagadheeswari Ramamoorthy  , Remmiya Mary Varghese  , Geo Mani
Published: September 2020

A Removable functional appliance is composed of polished acrylic shields and stainless steel wires prescribed for patients with more pronounced class II malocclusion or open bite. These appliances work comfortably with a patient’s inherent growth to produce the desired Skeletal or Dental development. It can be achieved by dentoalveolar effects, alteration of soft tissue and utilisation of greater Mandibular growth potential. The commonly used Removable functional appliances are Twin Block appliance, Activator, Bionator, Frankel appliance, etc. This study aims to assess the frequency of the usage of removable functional appliances in a hospital based set up. The data of patients undergoing Removable functional appliance therapy was retrieved from the case sheets of the patients.The collected data was tabulated in Excel and statistically analysed with the help of SPSS software. From the results obtained, Twin block appliance was the most prevalent Removable functional appliance with a frequency of 60.6%. Frankel appliance and Activator each had a frequency of 9.1%. Twin block appliances were mostly preferred for males than females whereas Activator is preferred mostly for females. Based on the age, Twin block appliance was preferred for the age group 10-15 years, Frankel appliance for 5-10 years, Activator and Other appliances for 10-15 years. Therefore, within the limits of this study, we observed that Twin block appliance was the most preferred Removable functional appliance used in the management of Class II malocclusion and the most common age group receiving appliance therapy is 10-15 years.
Association between geographic location and periodontitis
Authors: Sarojini Ramya Pillay  , Arthi Balasubramaniam  , Remmiya Mary Varghese
Published: September 2020

Periodontitis is one of the major reasons for tooth loss among adults globally, affecting their oral health-related quality of life. Ethnic and cultural variations play a major role in their oral hygiene practices which in turn reflects the oral health status.The present study aimed to find an association between geographic location and periodontitis. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted using patient records from September 2019 to April 2020. Consecutive digital case sheets with recorded periodontal index scores were used for data analysis. Descriptive statistics was done to present the results. Among 100 case records diagnosed with periodontitis, 64% were males, and 36% were females. Periodontitis was most prevalent in urban (58%) places. Among them established destructive periodontitis was most prevalent (46%). There found to be no statistically significant association between geographic location and periodontitis (p>0.05). This study concludes that periodontitis is more prevalent in urban males than rural males. It can be concluded that there is no role of geographic location on periodontal disease. However, there is a need for awareness of oral hygiene at this high time.
Awareness of Silver Nanoparticles and its Biomedical Applications among Undergraduate Dental and Medical Students - A Survey
Authors: Saivarshine S  , Keerthi Sasanka L  , Gayathri R  , Dhanraj Ganapathy
Published: September 2020

Silver, which is considered as a noble metal, can be synthesised into nanoparticles which can be widely used in biomedical applications questionnaire was prepared and administered to 100 participants through Google forms - an online survey platform. The study population included all the undergraduate dental and medical students. The results were collected, and data were generated using SPSS software students (undergraduates) in the field of dentistry and medicine on a maximum amount were aware of that widespread biomedical applications of silver nanoparticles. The survey analysed the awareness of Silver nanoparticles and their biomedical applications among undergraduate medical and dental students.
Awareness on the Risk factors of Atherosclerosis among adults
Authors: Nandita R  , Kavitha S  , Sridevi G  , Vishnu Priya V  , Gayathri R  , Gayathri R
Published: September 2020

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a main source of death for generally racial and ethnic gatherings of United States blacks and whites and represents 1 of every 4 passings. Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease and it involves solidifying and narrowing of arteries. It can put the bloodstream into danger and supply routes get blocked. Self administrated questionnaire was designed based on risk factors of atherosclerosis. The questionnaire was distributed through an online survey link. The questionnaire was completed by 100 participants, and the data were analysed using SPSS software. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Chi square test were done to analyze the results of the survey. Majority of the participants are aware of the term atherosclerosis. Most of the participants were aware that hyper cholesterolemia, diabetes, family history and chronic stress are major risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. The Chi square test showed that the respondents at the age group of 18-25 were more aware of the risk factors than the respondents of other age groups.
Evaluation of Carious Primary Teeth that Causes Swelling In Children Visiting a Private Dental Institute - An Observational Study
Authors: Ivan Obadiah  , Subramanian EMG  , Vignesh Ravindran
Published: September 2020

The worldwide incidence of ECC was found to be 1.76 billion. If left untreated, these carious lesions have high possibility to progress into oro-facial swellings. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the carious teeth in primary dentition, which causes oro-facial swelling. This observational study is carried out by observing the oro-facial infection in children and describing the associated carious teeth using GV Black's classification, ICDAS Criteria for carious teeth and also categorizing the caries index of the patient using dmft index. A total of 189 case sheets were reviewed, and cross-verification was done by photographs. Among the 189 case sheets, a total of 70 cases were selected after proper review. Out of 70 patients, 51 patients had Class 1 carious lesion, and 19 had Class 2 carious lesion all the teeth were categorized under ICDAS score 5 and 6, the mean dmft score was 8.64. Class 1 carious lesions with visible dentin were most commonly associated with Oro-facial Swelling in children. The carious teeth, which were ICDAS-6, were treated by extraction and which were ICDAS-5, were rendered pulp therapy.
Evaluation of possible reasons for not opting for fixed dental prosthesis: Patient and Practitioner Perspective
Authors: Keshav Krishnaa P  , Dhanraj Ganapathy  , Adimulapu Hima Sandeep
Published: September 2020

With recent trends towards oral hygiene practices, the need for prosthetic rehabilitation has increased. There has been an increased spread of knowledge regarding the same as well as an increase in treatment options for the same. Epidemiological studies have shown that the anterior mandibular teeth usually are retained for the longest period, and the canines are the most persistent. Prosthetic rehabilitation of extracted teeth is important, and the choice of appropriate prosthesis is even more critical. There has been an increasing trend in the usage of removable options. The study aims to assess the different reasons to opt for a removable prosthesis than a fixed prosthesis. Retrospective data of 186 patients were obtained and segregated. Inclusion criteria included that they should be between 18 – 40 years, undergone removable denture therapy and should have visited during the period of the study. The data were tabulated, and the same was analyzed using SPSS by IBM version 20. The frequencies and cross-tabulations were performed, followed by correlation and association using the chi square test to check the correlation between the different variables. The results, thus obtained, were analyzed. Males (54.8%) undergo removable therapy more than females. Most common arch is upper arch (59.1%), the most common reason is to use a temporary denture (37.6%) Correlation seen between Arch and reason for not opting for FPD (p <0.05). The present study has revealed a lacuna in knowledge among patients and practitioners—further studies and programmes to be done to improve knowledge and help society.
Radiographic evaluation of permanent second molar development based on nollas stage of tooth development in 9-11-year-old male children
Authors: Nithya karpagam G  , Bhagya Lakshmi T  , Dinesh Prabhu
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study is to radiographically evaluate the second molar development based on the NOLLAS stage of tooth development in 9-11-year-old male children. For this, a total of 400 orthopantomography (OPG) images were collected from the database record of Saveetha dental college. Of these 40 OPGs were selected based on the age group between 9 to 11 years old male children. The dental age of the 2nd molar was calculated based on the NOLLAS loss stage of tooth development. After data collection, statistical analysis was done in the SPSS software. Among the study population, 33.90% were nine years old, 33.90% was ten years old, and 32.20% were 11 years old. Considering the distribution of teeth assessed majority were lower left second molar - 37 (32.20%) and least were upper left second molar-27(16.95%). Majority of the teeth attained maximum development at stage 9 (pink)-25.42%, least maturation assessed at stage 7-6.78%. The association between nollas stage and age was statistically significant (P-value of 0.000, p < 0.05). The association between nollas stage and tooth number was statistically not significant (P value of 0.106, p > 0.05). Majority of the children in the age group of 9 years had 'crown almost completed' in second molar (Stage 5), majority of 10-year-old children had 'two-third root completed' in second molar (Stage 8) and majority of 11-year-old children had ' root completed with open apex' in second molar (Stage 9).
Click::RAND. A Minimalist Sound Sculpture
Authors: Dunham Paul , Zareei Mo , McKinnon Dugal , Carnegie Dale
Published: September 2020

Discovering outmoded or obsolete technologies and appropriating them in creative practice can uncover new relationships between those technologies. Using a media archaeological research approach, this paper presents the electromechanical relay and a book of random numbers as related forms of obsolete media. Situated within the context of electromechanical sound art, the work uses a non-deterministic approach to explore the non-linear and unpredictable agency and materiality of the objects in the work. Developed by the first author, Click::RAND is an object-based sound installation. The work has been developed as an audio- visual representation of a genealogy of connections between these two forms of media in the history of computing.
Partai Politik Dan Moderasi Beragama Sebagai Pilar Demokrasi di Indonesia
Authors: Abqa Muhammad Ardhi Razaq
Published: September 2020

Indonesia is a large nation with a diversity and a lot of its society. In a multicultural society, there is a potential conflict among the nation's children who are at risk of splitting unity and unity. This kind of reality is often found in various democratic contestations in the election of regional chiefs (elections). Religious moderation becomes very important when in a process of democracies emerging identity politics which of course risk injuring democratic values. The purpose of this research is to discuss the effectiveness of religious moderation in realizing the democratic elections (regional election) and the function of political political parties in religious moderation as a pillar of democracy in Indonesia. The method used is research libraries. The conclusion of this research is the first, religious moderation is effective in establishing democratic elections, both political parties serve as a mobilizer for religious moderation to create a dignified and lasting democracy
Percampuran Deposito Investasi dan Pewarisan Uang Asuransi dalam Perspektif Hukum Islam
Authors: AM Suhar
Published: September 2020

The mixture of investment deposits and inheritance of life insurance money is part of the mudharabah (ordinary transactions) and is still an Ijtihadiah (an attempt to find the legal status of a case which is not discussed in the Al Quran or hadith) that is differ or khilafiah in nature.There are no explicit explanations and affirmations for these two problems in the Alquran and Sunnah. The specific discussion by the Madzhab Imams was also not explained, therefor the ulama afterward tried to find the legal position of these two things. This paper examines the position of mixing investment deposits and inheritance of life insurance money, after assuming that both are legal. The main argument of the permissibilty of the mixture of investment deposits and inheritance of life insurance money, through qiyas that both forms, are ordinary mudarabah in human relations.

Percampuran deposito investasi dan pewarisan uang asuransi, dalam tulisan ini adalah asuransi jiwa, adalah bagian dari mudharabah dan masih merupakan kawasan Ijtihadiah. Dua persoalan ini tidak dijumpai penjelasan dan penegasannya dalam Alquran dan Sunnah secara eksplisit. Pembahasan yang spesifik oleh Imam-Imam Madzhab juga tidak diterangkan, sehingga menjadi khilafiah dan para ulama sesudahnya  berusaha untuk mencari kedudukan hukum dua hal tersebut. Tulisan ini mengurai tentang kedudukan percampuran deposito investasi dan pewarisan uang asuransi jiwa, setelah menganggap bahwa keduanya berhukum boleh. Argumen utama bolehnya percampuran deposito investasi dan pewarisan uang asuransi jiwa yaitu dengan qiyas bahwa bentuk keduanya adalah mudharabah biasa dalam hubungan antar manusia atau muamalah.
Medical Discourse as Research Area of Text Linguistics (by the Example of the Terms “Abortion”, “Amblosis” Use in Obstetricians-Gynaecologists’ Oral and Written Speech)
Authors: Statsenko Alla Nikolaevna , Samokhina Olga Viktorovna , Popova Veronika Viktorovna
Published: September 2020

The paper aims to identify specificity of using medical terminology, in particular, the terms “abortion” and “amblosis” in oral and written medical discourse of obstetricians-gynaecologists and their patients. Scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that the authors analyse obstetricians-gynaecologists’ use of medical terminology when inquiring a patient and filling out medical forms. The research findings are as follows: the authors show that the highly specialized term “abortion” is often substituted by its colloquial synonym “amblosis”, which correlates with modern tendencies of the Russian language development. The conclusions are made about the necessity to be careful with medical terminology.
Basic Means to Transfer Semantics of Large and Small Quantity in the Kabardino-Circassian Language
Authors: Khezheva Mar'yana Rashadovna
Published: September 2020

The paper aims to identify specificity of representing semantics of large and small quantity in the Adyghe linguistic consciousness. Scientific originality of the study lies in the fact that the author for the first time provides a comprehensive analysis of the basic means to transfer semantics of large and small quantity in the Kabardino-Circassian linguistics. The findings indicate that in the Kabardino-Circassian language, meaning of quantity can be expressed by lexical, morphological and grammatical means. Numerals of the Kabardino-Circassian language are equally capable of expressing semantics of definite quantity and semantics of indefinite quantity; numeratives with similar semantics are identified.
Toponymic Space of the Siberian Tatars’ Folklore
Authors: Hisamov Oleg Rishatovich , Zakirova Il'seyar Gamilovna
Published: September 2020

The study aims to identify toponyms and microtoponyms in the Siberian Tatars’ folklore texts, determine peculiarities of relationship between folklore and toponymics. Scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that an analysis of toponymic vocabulary in the Siberian Tatars’ folklore is conducted for the first time making it possible to draw conclusions about national and cultural distinctiveness of space conceptualisation, which can be reconstructed using toponymic data. Materials, collected by the authors during complex expeditions to record folklore, ethnographical and linguistic data in the areas with high concentration of the Tatars in Tomsk, Omsk, Novosibirsk regions, as well as folklore collections served as sources of toponymic vocabulary. The attained results have showed that folklore toponymy is a means of transferring a toponymic version of ethnocultural information in the Siberian Tatars’ perception and a source for studying the western dialect of the Tatar language.