bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
De la catégorie imaginée à la catégorie institutionnelle
Authors: Peters-Custot Annick
Published: January 2025

Lorsque les érudits utilisent à tort le terme « basilien » pour désigner le monachisme byzantin, ils se réfèrent sans le savoir à un cas hautement documenté par les sources médiévales, mais fautif. En effet, il n’y avait pas plus de « règle de saint Basile » que d’« ordre de saint Basile » dans le monachisme byzantin mais, pendant des décennies, du xiiie au milieu du xve siècle, ces mêmes expressions ont couvert les réalités monastiques byzantines et, plus spécifiquement, italo-byzantines, sous des catégories occidentales. Cet article décrit les modalités et les étapes de cette histoire « nominaliste », qui a participé à la construction de l’Église occidentale de langue latine à partir de la première mention de la Regula S. Basilii dans la documentation latine au vie siècle. Les usages lexicaux et les réalités institutionnelles ont convergé pour la première fois au milieu du xve siècle, lorsqu’un véritable Ordo S. Basilii a vu le jour grâce à l’implication active du cardinal Bessarion, dont la vie et la carrière ont constitué un pont entre les chrétientés occidentale et orientale. Il reste encore beaucoup d’études à faire pour avoir une vue complète de cette longue, complexe et riche histoire, qui a influencé la politique papale d’inclusion institutionnelle des Églises orientales à l’époque moderne.
Le clergé grec entre Rome et Moscou au xviie siècle au prisme des archives italiennes et russes
Authors: G. Tchentsova Vera
Published: January 2025

L’historiographie du christianisme oriental à la période ottomane se heurte à plusieurs difficultés en raison notamment de la dispersion des archives et de la perte de nombreuses sources documentaires. Ce constat s’accroît encore aux premiers siècles de l’époque dite de la « Turcocratie ». La quête de sources à même d’éclairer l’histoire des Patriarcats orientaux conduit le chercheur loin des églises locales et de leurs archives (le plus souvent inexistantes de nos jours) pour aller vers les riches collections de deux centres majeurs, Rome et Moscou. Les fonds d’archives les plus importants sont ainsi conservés à Rome, dans les archives de la Congrégation pour la propagation de la foi, et à Moscou, dans les archives d’État russes des actes anciens et au Musée historique d’État. L’analyse systématique du matériel documentaire d’origine russe ne met pas seulement en lumière l’importance des travaux de G. Hofmann, qui portent notamment sur la correspondance avec le clergé grec conservée dans les archives romaines, mais elle démontre également le potentiel d’un examen croisé et approfondi des deux corpus. Une telle entreprise, qui combine deux visions du clergé orthodoxe basées sur des documents provenant de fonds différents, a permis, grâce à l’analyse paléographique, d’identifier plusieurs auteurs (ou scribes) de lettres avec des personnalités de l’Église orientale, également actives dans le domaine politique.
Conceptions de l’enseignement et pratiques pédagogiques des enseignants dans l’enseignement supérieur, à Madagascar
Authors: Rindralalaina Rafanomezantsoa Ny , Frenay Mariane , Colognesi Stéphane , Parmentier Philippe , Wertz Vincent
Published: January 2025

Notre étude s’inscrit dans le contexte d’une incitation à mettre en œuvre des pratiques pédagogiques visant à susciter l’apprentissage des étudiants. Elle vise à décrire les conceptions de l’enseignement et la diversité des pratiques pédagogiques déclarées des enseignants de l’Université d’Antananarivo (UA) et leurs relations, tout en tenant compte d’autres facteurs d’influence tels que les variables socio-démographiques et leur participation à des formations en pédagogie universitaire. Pour ce faire, des données quantitatives ont été collectées et analysées afin d’identifier les caractéristiques des conceptions de l’enseignement et des pratiques pédagogiques déclarées. Ceci nous a permis de dégager deux types de conceptions de l’enseignement (centrées sur l’apprentissage étudiant ou centrées sur la transmission de connaissances) et quatre dimensions de pratiques pédagogiques actives : « Pratiques suscitant la participation active des étudiants », « Pratiques renforçant la contextualisation des apprentissages », « Pratiques s’appuyant sur les technologies » et « Pratiques suscitant la production personnelle et les idées des étudiants ». De plus, les données quantitatives confirment des liens entretenus entre les caractéristiques socio-démographiques des enseignants, leurs conceptions de l’enseignement et leurs pratiques pédagogiques déclarées. L’analyse de ces données permet d’appréhender plus finement ces liens.
L’insertion professionnelle des personnes en situation de handicap issues de l’enseignement postsecondaire : une étude de la portée
Authors: Philion Ruth , Schnobb Jesse , St-Pierre Isabelle , Grenier Josée , Bergeron-Leclerc Christiane , Le Tellier Audrey , St-Jacques Caroline , Bouisset Simon
Published: January 2025

Les étudiants en situation de handicap (ESH) sont de plus en plus nombreux à diplômer des établissements postsecondaires sans que l’on connaisse leurs conditions d’entrée dans la vie professionnelle (Le Roux et Marcellini, 2011; Vincent, 2020). C’est pour déceler les travaux de recherche portant sur l’insertion professionnelle des personnes (diplômées, travailleuses) en situation de handicap issues de l’enseignement postsecondaire que nous avons mené cette étude de la portée. Elle vise quatre principaux objectifs : (1) décrire les défis et forces des PSH en milieux d’emploi; (2) décrire les obstacles encourus par les personnes en situation de handicap à l’égard de leur insertion professionnelle; (3) décrire les enjeux associés au dévoilement de leur condition (déficience, trouble) en milieu d’emploi; (4) dégager des pistes d’actions à poser pour favoriser l’insertion professionnelle des personnes en situation de handicap. Constituée de 35 articles scientifiques, cette étude de portée révèle, entre autres, des enjeux de discrimination s’exprimant notamment par quatre principales catégories d’obstacles à l’insertion professionnelle. Des pistes d’action sont proposées pour remédier à ces obstacles dans une perspective de responsabilité partagée entre les établissements de l’enseignement postsecondaire et les milieux d’emploi.
Les usages du numérique actuels dans le supérieur en Suisse et en Belgique
Authors: Fiévez Aurélien , Noben Natasha
Published: January 2025

Cette recherche consiste en l’étude des usages du numérique de 221 enseignants de hautes écoles suisses et belges. Elle vise à comprendre les usages effectivement mis en place actuellement dans l’enseignement supérieur dans ces deux pays. Pour permettre de catégoriser ces usages, une typologie des usages du numérique en éducation a été construite. Elle a la volonté d’inclure à la fois les usages des enseignants pour préparer leurs cours et enseigner ainsi que les usages qu’ils sollicitent de leurs étudiants. Cette typologie a été établie sur base de la littérature existante (Denis, 2001 ; Paquette, 2002 ; Bégin, 2008 ; Peraya, 2008 ; Vuorikari et al., 2022) et comprend à la fois des usages en présentiel et en distanciel, synchrones et asynchrones. Cette recherche vise donc également à vérifier l’applicabilité de cette typologie et à l’adapter en fonction des retours des enseignants.
Strangulated inguinal hernia of Richter's type: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Gomez D. M. , Samarasekera D. N.
Published: January 2025

No abstract available
Laparoscopic repair of two incidentally detected cholecysto-enteric fistula during laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report
Authors: Bandara Kuruppu Gedara Mahesh , Kappetiyagama Chathuranga Thisara
Published: January 2025

No abstract available
Waiting times in the colorectal cancer treatment pathway in a Sri Lankan cohort: data from a specialised tertiary care setting
Authors: Priyadarshanie W. P. C. D. , Smaranayake U. M. J. E. , Hansanie S. M. N. , Geekiyanage U. , Kumarage S. K. , Chandrasinghe P. C.
Published: January 2025

Introduction: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent cancer in Sri Lanka, with rising incidence rates over the past decade. Timely intervention is essential for favourable outcomes, but prolonged waiting times remain a significant healthcare challenge globally. This study examines the time intervals between key steps in the CRC diagnostic and treatment pathway to identify potential areas for reducing delays.Methods: A cohort of 108 patients with suspected CRC symptoms, presenting to the University Surgical Unit at North Colombo Teaching Hospital from 2017 to 2024, was analysed. Data were collected on time intervals between: [1] symptom onset to primary care visit, [2] General Practitioner (GP) referral to specialist consultation, [3] specialist consultation to colonoscopy, [4] colonoscopy to imaging or neoadjuvant chemo-radiotherapy (NCRT), and [5] colonoscopy to surgery. Median times for each interval were calculated.Results: Of the 108 patients (36.1% male, median age 63), the median time from symptom onset to GP visit was 11 weeks. Patients referred by GPs waited a median of 3 weeks for specialist consultation. Two-thirds underwent colonoscopy within 2 weeks of specialist consultation, with 78% completing it within 4 weeks. For patients not requiring NCRT, the median time from colonoscopy to surgery was 3.86 weeks; for those requiring NCRT, it was 12.86 weeks.Conclusions: Waiting times for colonoscopy and curative surgery are within the accepted universal standards for colorectal cancer management, in this cohort. The delay in patient presentation to primary care was notably longer than physician-related delays. Early specialist referral for bowel symptoms may reduce time to diagnosis and treatment, aligning colonoscopy-to-treatment intervals with international standards.
Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Authors: Park Se Eun , Ko Seung-Hyun , Kim Ji Yoon , Kim Kyuho , Moon Joon Ho , Kim Nam Hoon , Han Kyung Do , Choi Sung Hee , Cha Bong Soo
Published: January 2025

Background: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.Methods: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.Results: Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%.Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.
Adaptation and Validation of Parents’ Evaluation of Aural/Oral Performance of Children Questionnaire into Kannada for Use in Children with Normal Hearing
Authors: Mathai Jijo Pottakkal , Hegde Bhagyashree Ishwar , Nagarjun V. , Gowda Chethan H. V.
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

There has been a steady progress in early identification and rehabilitation of hearing impairment in India. Hence, it is essential to develop questionnaires in regional languages to evaluate the efficacy of auditory rehabilitation among children. The Parents’ Evaluation of Aural/Oral Performance of Children (PEACH) questionnaire serves as a valuable tool for assessing auditory abilities in children with hearing loss. The present study aimed to culturally adapt and validate the PEACH questionnaire into Kannada.

Methods:

In the first phase of the study, the original PEACH questionnaire in English was translated to Kannada following the guidelines of American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. In the second phase of the study, the developed questionnaire was administered on parents of 225 children (127 males and 98 females) having normal hearing sensitivity in the age range of 03 months to 72 months. None of the children having any history of ear infections or any other disabilities were included in the study. Further, to validate the study, internal consistency and reliability were measured. In order to study the reliability, the questionnaire was readministered on 75 parents 1 week after the initial testing.

Results:

Across age groups, auditory performance improved, with older children scoring better than younger ones. Performance was better in quiet compared to noisy listening situations. The scores obtained in noisy situations also improved with age. The translated PEACH questionnaire demonstrated high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.84) and strong test–retest reliability (r > 0.8, P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The translated PEACH questionnaire in Kannada can be used as a reliable tool for assessing auditory performance in Kannada-speaking children with and without hearing loss.
Cognitive Linguistics and Communication
Authors: Vasanta Duggirala
Published: January 2025

Professionals dealing with communication and its disorders should acquaint themselves with the concepts and methods of cognitive linguistics because it permits viewing language as a multimodal communication system. This brief note is based on my own research into iconicity in language. It introduces the idea of nonarbitrary nature of language that involves less researched lexical items such as ideophones and reduplicated words. New research topics relevant for the Indian context using cognitive linguistic framework are mentioned.
Development of Speech Perception Test in Noise for Young Marathi-speaking Children
Authors: Disha B. Raut , Sharda A. Sarda
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

The aim of the study was to develop a monosyllabic speech perception in noise test and assess speech perception abilities in noise among typically developing Marathi-speaking children between 3 and 6 years of chronological age.

Method:

The study was a prospective quasi-randomized cross-sectional study. Phase I included the selection of the pictures depicting monosyllabic words followed by familiarity check, recording, and editing of them. Postrecording, the noise of typical preprimary classrooms was embedded in them to create word list having different signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) from 0 dB to 20 dB in the steps of 5 dB along with the development of picture booklet for the close-set response. Phase II included administration of the test on typically developing 97 children between 3 and 6 years of age.

Results:

The Friedman test revealed that the level of SNR affected speech perception scores for the children across all the age groups (P < 0.05), whereas no significant difference was observed on Kruskal–Wallis test for speech perception in noise across the children with different chronological age range from 3 to 6 years.

Conclusions:

Children between 3 and 6 years of age required 10 dB SNR to perceive speech effectively in noisy classroom conditions for monosyllabic words.
Development of Early Speech Perception Test in Gujarati for preschoolers
Authors: Desai Nidhi M. , Deshpande Shweta S.
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

Speech perception in children provides the basis for discrimination and comprehension of spoken language. Clinicians utilize different speech perception tests depending on the child’s age. The early speech perception (ESP) test is a commonly used assessment tool in young children that evaluates the child’s ability to discriminate and identify words from a closed set of pictures using auditory cues.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling method was undertaken to develop and administer Gujarati ESP. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase one included the development of the test material and test-retest reliability analysis. In the second phase, the developed test was administered to 113 typically developing children aged between 3 and 6 years. Two lists consisting of 12 words in each subtest of ESP were administered on all the children.

Results:

The developed ESP test had good-to-excellent test–retest reliability for both the lists. The developed lists exhibit nonequivalence and therefore cannot be employed interchangeably. Results revealed statistically significant difference in the scores for all subtests between typically developing children across age groups. However, no significant difference in scores was noted between male and female participants for both the lists.

Conclusions:

The ESP test developed in Gujarati is suitable for administration to typically developing children aged 3–6 years.
Validation of the Auditory Processing Screening Tests in Marathi on School-aged Children
Authors: Kaul Akshee , Vanaja C. S. , Nanavati Nikita
Published: January 2025

Background:

Auditory processing disorder (APD) in school children can affect the academic, language, and social abilities of the children. Screening for APD in schools can help in identification of children with APD and suitable measures can be taken to help children who may have APD. A majority of the tests used for identifying or screening APD are verbal tests. Hence, in a multilingual country like India, there is a need to develop and validate test battery in many languages.

Aims and Objectives:

The present study was designed to investigate the validity of Auditory Processing Screening Tests in Marathi (APST-M) and its with Screening Checklist for Auditory Processing (SCAP).

Methods:

A total of 81 children aged 9–12 years participated in the study. SCAP, APST-M, and diagnostic test battery which included the auditory memory and sequencing test (AMST), perception of speech in noise (PSIN) test, dichotic digit test (DDT), and pitch pattern test (PPT) were administered.

Results:

The performance on the APST-M and scores of SCAP showed a significant association. The subtests, AMST and DDT showed a significant association between screening and diagnostic version of the tests. However, no significant association was observed between the screening and diagnostic version of PSIN and PPT. It was observed that auditory memory and binaural integration are affected in a majority of children with listening difficulties.

Conclusions:

APST-M, a performance based screening tool, can be used for screening APD in Marathi speaking school children. However, PPT maybe a difficult test for screening in school children.
Acceptance and Readiness to Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Parents: Current Status
Authors: Vernekar Divya Mangesh , Rao Amulya P.
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

Parents’ perceptions and attitudes can have a huge impact on the successful acceptance and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in children with special needs. However, in India, misconceptions about AAC among parents are high. Hence, the present study was conducted to understand the acceptance and readiness of those parents who are still not using AAC with their child.

Methods:

A descriptive survey method was used. A total of 83 parents of children with special needs served as participants. The data were collected from two speech and hearing institutes of Karnataka. To check acceptance and readiness to use AAC among parents, a checklist was used. Based on the type of questions, the obtained responses were scored and Bloom’s cutoff point was used. The percentage of participants under each category was then calculated.

Results:

It was observed that 29%, that is, majority of the participants, were in the category of moderate awareness-knowledge and moderate readiness. The least number of participants, that is, 1.2%, were seen in the category of low awareness-knowledge and high readiness and 2.4% in high awareness-knowledge and high readiness.

Conclusion:

Majority of the participants were not highly ready to use AAC which can be attributed to factors such as low awareness and knowledge, misconceptions, lack of family support, and lack of clinician training in providing adequate information to the stakeholders. The results concluded that awareness among parents is still required to eradicate the misconceptions about AAC. In addition, professional training in this sector is greatly needed.
Assessment of Vestibulo-Masseteric Reflex Pathway in Individuals with Definite Meniere’s Disease
Authors: Kalaiyarasan R. , Sinha Sujeet Kumar
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

Vestibulo-masseteric reflex pathway was assessed in individuals with definite Meniere’s disease using masseter vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (mVEMP). mVEMP’s latency and amplitude parameters were explored and also studied the correlation between mVEMP results of Meniere’s affected ears and duration of the disease.

Methods:

Group I with unilateral definite Meniere’s disease individuals (n = 25; 15 males, 10 females) and Group II with healthy individuals (n = 25; 13 males, 12 females). 500 Hz tone-burst mVEMP was done for Meniere’s affected ears (n = 25), Meniere’s unaffected ears (n = 25), and healthy ears (n = 50) in the ipsilateral mode of stimulation.

Results:

mVEMP responses were present for 22/25 (88%) of Meniere’s affected ears; 25/25 (100%) of Meniere’s unaffected ears, and 25/25 (100%) of healthy individuals. This study found a significant (P < 0.05) p11, n21 peak latency prolongation; reduced EMG unrectified and rectified p11-n21 peak-to-peak amplitude in Meniere’s affected ears than healthy individuals’ ears. Furthermore, found no significant (P > 0.05) differences between Meniere’s affected and unaffected ears for mVEMP response parameters.

Conclusion:

The present study findings suggested the impaired vestibulo-masseteric reflex pathway in individuals with definite Meniere’s disease. In future, mVEMP studies can be steered to understand the various aspects of pathophysiology mechanism of peripheral vestibular disorders.
MISHA-Random Adaptive Marathi Sentence in Noise (M-RAMSIN) Test: A New Tool for Assessment of Speech Perception in Noise for Marathi-speaking Adults
Authors: Vanaja C. S. , Valame Deepa Aniket , Nandurkar Aparna Nitin , Bantwal Anuradha Rajeev , Khan Shabnam
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

There is a dearth of standardized recorded tests for the assessment of speech-in-noise in Marathi. This study aims to fill this lacuna by developing a computerized Marathi open-set sentence-in-noise test; to investigate the significance of the difference between signal-to-noise ratio-50 (SNR-50) of adults with hearing loss (AWHL) and adults with normal hearing sensitivity (AWNH); and to investigate the difference between the aided versus unaided SNR-50 in AWHL.

Method:

A multi-centric study was conducted to develop normative data for SNR-50 in 130 AWNH using MISHA-Random Adaptive Marathi Sentence in Noise (M-RAMSIN). SNR-50 was compared in AWHL and their age-matched controls, and SNR loss was determined. Thirty AWHL were tested for SNR-50 in unaided and aided conditions to determine if there was a significant difference in the two conditions.

Results:

Normative values for SNR-50 under headphones and in sound field were 2 dB and 0 dB, respectively. There was a significant difference in SNR-50 of AWNH and AWHL. The median SNR loss of AWHL was 6 dB. There was a low positive correlation between SNR-50 and audiometric thresholds in AWHL. Aided SNR-50 was significantly better than the unaided SNR-50 in AWHL. Aided SNR-50 was better with binaural hearing aids than monaural hearing aids.

Conclusion:

M-RAMSIN is time efficient and reliable tool with good construct validity since it documented the difference in performance of AWNH and AWHL. Poor correlation of SNR-50 with audiometric thresholds signifies the differential effects of SNHL on audibility and distortional effects. The test can document the benefit from hearing aid fitting; thus has the potential to be incorporated into the hearing aid validation process for Marathi-speaking AWHL.
Negligence of gingival overgrowth leading to loss of entire dentition
Authors: Shah Monali , Shah Vandana , Poojari Megha Ellu , Bora Nishanta
Published: January 2025

Drug-induced gingival enlargement often occurs due to patient’s lack of awareness about the side effects of prescribed medications. This case report details an unusual instance of massive drug-induced gingival overgrowth in a 50-year-old female, successfully managed through a multidisciplinary approach, including surgical intervention and prosthetic rehabilitation. The surgical treatment involved multiple extractions and the excision of excessive tissue. Both arches healed completely after surgery, and the patient underwent prosthetic rehabilitation, with no signs of recurrence. Effective management of such cases relies on patient counseling and appropriate drug substitution. Increasing awareness about the side effects of certain medications and the connection between systemic and oral health is crucial to prevent such cases of gingival enlargement.
Soft-tissue augmentation for increasing keratinized tissue around dental implants: A systematic review
Authors: Zafar Farjad , Riaz Maryam , Ahmed Rafay , Kumar Rahul
Published: January 2025

Background:

This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the efficacy of soft-tissue augmentation procedures in enhancing the width of keratinized mucosa (KM) surrounding implants with compromised soft-tissue status.

Materials and Methods:

A thorough search was conducted on MEDLINE through PubMed and EMBASE via Ovid, supplemented by manual article searches. Inclusion criteria comprised human studies published in English within the past decade (up to July 2023), focusing on soft-tissue grafting techniques for augmenting keratinized mucosal width. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were employed to evaluate the risk of bias in selected studies.

Results:

The review includes 27 studies, comprising nine prospective clinical studies, 13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and 5 case series. Notably, interventions demonstrated an augmented KM ranging from 0.89 mm to 7.7 mm. Optimal outcomes were observed with apically positioned partial-thickness flaps and vestibuloplasty (VP) utilizing xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) or free gingival graft (FGG). However, heterogeneity in study designs precluded meta-analysis.

Conclusion:

Despite the limitations, this study emphasizes the potential to augment KM width through apically positioned partial-thickness flaps and VP techniques employing XCM or FGG. Further RCTs with extended follow-up are needed to refine treatment approaches, improve outcomes, and address gaps in understanding graft integration mechanisms and strategies to minimize graft shrinkage.
Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects: A systematic review
Authors: Tuli Prabhnoor , Kolte Abhay Pandurang , Kolte Rajashri Abhay , Lathiya Vrushali Nilesh
Published: January 2025

Objective:

To investigate the effectiveness of Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) technique over other root coverage (RC) procedures for treating Millers Class I and II multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD).

Methods:

Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome question was established, and a literature review was carried out across PubMed, Cochrane Libraries, EMBASE, and hand-searched journals till April 2023 to identify the clinical research on the effectiveness of the VISTA Technique for RC procedures. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a minimum of 6 months’ follow-up were considered. The outcomes assessed were complete RC (CRC), width of keratinized gingiva, and gingival thickness.

Results:

A total of 30 articles were retrieved and ultimately 7 RCTs that met the inclusion criteria were incorporated into the systematic review. VISTA with biomaterials showed significant improvements in all the treatment outcomes over other RC procedures. Specifically, VISTA + subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG)/CTG achieved an average CRC of 93.95%, along with significant increase in other parameters. In addition, biomaterials such as platelet concentrates, collagen membrane, Bioguide enhanced GEM21S, and Acellular dermal matrix proved viable alternatives producing similar outcomes.

Conclusion:

VISTA technique is an effective procedure for treating MAGRD in terms of achieving CRC over other RC procedures. In addition, the use of biomaterials further enhances the treatment outcomes.
Clinical evaluation of platelet rich fibrin as barrier membrane in treatment of grade II furcation defects
Authors: Harshavardhana B. , Gupta Nitin , Vantary Spandana Reddy , Krishna Ankit
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives:

Various guided tissue regenerative procedures have been used in treatment of furcation defects. A combination of various graft materials and barrier membranes have been used over a period of time. The present study was designed to test whether autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can be effectively used as a barrier membrane along with porous hydroxyapatite (HA) bone graft in the treatment of Grade II furcation defects.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was a split-mouth design, in which a total of thirty patients with bilateral grade II furcation defects in the mandibular molars were selected. On the control side, the furcation defect was treated using only HA bone graft and in the test side, the furcation defect was treated using a combination of HA bone graft and PRF as barrier membrane. The clinical and radiological parameters were recorded presurgically, postsurgical at 3 and 6 months, respectively, and the results were statistically analyzed and compared.

Results:

The furcation defects treated in the test side showed better healing and bone fill when compared to control side. The clinical parameters of the test and control sides when compared were found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:

PRF can be effectively used as barrier membrane along with a graft material thus enhancing the regenerative potential of the graft material while regenerating the lost periodontal tissue in Grade II furcation defects.
Isolation, identification, and quantification of Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens in subgingival plaque samples of periodontally healthy and chronic periodontitis patients through chromogenic in situ hybridization
Authors: Kotrashetti Vijayalakshmi Sharadindu , Bhat Kishore Gajanan , Kumbar Vijay Mahadev , Naik Sachita Shrikant
Published: January 2025

Background:

The genus Prevotella comprising over 50 identified species is a normal commensal of the oral cavity. The commonly studied species are Prevotella intermedia (PI) and Prevotella nigrescens (PN). The molecular technique, used for isolating and identifying these species, requires specialized equipment, making them not feasible in a standard laboratory. Chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) can be performed in routine laboratory and is economical and less time-consuming. Hence, the aim of this study was to isolate, identify, and quantify PI and PN from subgingival plaque samples of chronic periodontitis (CP) and periodontally healthy individuals through CISH.

Materials and Methods:

A total of 100 individuals in the age group of 20–70 years (50 CP and 50 healthy individuals) were considered. Detailed demographic data were obtained from both the groups. Subgingival plaque was collected from the individuals and transferred to reduced transport media and sent to the laboratory for CISH staining. The samples were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde and then smeared on gelatin-coated slides. The slides were stained using a specific oligonucleotide probe for PI and PN and then subjected to streptavidin-biotinylated horseradish peroxidase complex. The slides were analyzed for bacilli under a light microscope at ×100 magnification for identification and quantification.

Results:

The number of positive cases for PI was higher in CP (54%) compared to healthy (46%), whereas in PN, the number of positive cases was higher in healthy (66%) compared to CP (54%). When grades of periodontitis were considered, a number of positive cases were higher in percentage with an increase in grade of periodontitis. Quantification of the bacilli showed a mean score of 23 and 33 for PI and PN, respectively, in the healthy group, and a score of 27 for both PI and PN in the CP group.

Conclusion:

PI appears to have a role in CP when compared to PN based on the quantification of the bacilli in healthy subjects, which showed a decreased PI score and increased PN score. CISH appears to be one of the promising diagnostic tools for the identification of oral bacteria, as it is simple, less time-consuming, accurate, and specific for the identification of microbes.
Serum Catestatin Levels in Pre-eclampsia and Normotensive Pregnancy
Authors: Owolabi Ayodeji Oluwaseun , Kasso Terhemen
Published: January 2025

Background:

Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is a potentially grave threat to maternal and infant health. The aetiopathogenesis of pre-eclampsia has been proposed using several theories. Endogenously produced catestatin is a novel regulator of cardiac function and blood pressure with a possible role in understanding the disease.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to compare serum catestatin levels in pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia and normotensive pregnant women.

Methodology:

The study was an analytical cross-sectional study amongst 50 women with preeclampsia and 50 normotensive pregnant women. The two groups were matched for maternal age, body mass index and gestational age. Their blood samples were analysed for catestatin level using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results:

The mean serum catestatin in pre-eclamptic participants was 3.9 ± 1.9 ng/ml and that of the normotensive arm was 3.3 ± 1.9 ng/ml (P = 0.102).

Conclusion:

The mean catestatin level amongst normotensive pregnant women and those with preeclampsia showed no significant difference.
Reasons for Discharge against Medical Advice at the Accident and Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt
Authors: Buowari Dabota Yvonne , Ikpae Barile Edward
Published: January 2025

Introduction:

Patients may at any time discontinue treatment. This is known by different names such as discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and sign against medical advice. They pose a risk to the physician and can be a source of litigation.

Methodology:

This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Accident and Emergency Department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital located in southern Nigeria. The data were collected over 34 months.

Results:

There are 990 study participants with 533 (53.8%) males. The number of patients that absconded is 258 (26.1%), 51 (5.2%) left before they were attended to, 7 (0.7%) left during physical examination and 2 (0.2%) left during history taking. For the reason to DAMA, no reason was given by the majority of the participants 242 (35.6%). The most common reasons are financial constraints 84 (12.4%), seeking the services of a traditional bone setter 56 (8.2%) and improved clinical state 52 (7.7%).

Conclusion:

The reasons for DAMA ranged from patient factors, health worker factors and health facility environment factors. Patients need to understand the reason for their actions. There needs to be enlightenment of the populace on DAMA.
Success Stories as Essential Tool for Tuberculosis Awareness Creation on Social Media: A Case Study of KNCV Nigeria
Authors: Kene-Eneh Onyinye , Odume Bethrand , Ogbudebe Chidubem , Chukwuogo Ogoamaka , Nongo Debby , Obinna-Nnadi Amarachi , Dim Cyril , Adebari Jumoke , Anyaike Chukwuma
Published: January 2025

Background:

In 2022, KNCV Nigeria’s social media messaging strategy leading up to World Tuberculosis Day (WTBD) shifted from organisational stories to success stories.

Objective:

The objective of this study was to compare the impacts of the pre-WTBD social media messages used before 2022 (organisational stories) with the type used in 2022 (success stories).

Materials and Methods:

The reach and engagement of the KNCV Nigeria pre-WTBD organisational stories for 2021 and success stories for 2022 were retrieved from Facebook and Instagram and compared.

Results:

The reach of the success stories was 18,297 persons while that of organisational stories was 7817 persons. Furthermore, the overall engagement of 795 in 2022 was significantly higher than 267 in 2021 (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:

KNCV Nigeria’s pre-WTBD success stories reached a significantly larger audience and generated higher engagement on social media organisational stories.
Advances in the etiopathogenesis of vitiligo
Authors: Mathew Thomas , Vaidya Sachin
Published: January 2025

Vitiligo is a disorder that causes depigmentation of the skin and can impact an individual’s quality of life, especially in those with darker skin types due to the contrasting nature. Over the last 30 years, a rise in vitiligo focused research has been observed. Its etiopathogenesis has been described as a complex interaction of various entities encompassing genetics, its downstream effects on the immune system, and subsequently interactions that it holds in conjunction with both exogenous and endogenous oxidative stressors. This review article aims to describe advancements in the etiopathogenesis of vitiligo with a focus on areas with growing evidence.
Vitiligo and cutaneous malignancy: what is the risk?
Authors: Mun Sahngeun Jenny , Gupta Monisha
Published: January 2025

Vitiligo is a disorder of depigmentation affecting up to two percent of the global population. It is a long-held belief that patients with vitiligo have an increased risk for skin cancers due to the loss of melanin, a pigment which protects the skin against carcinogenesis. Phototherapy, a mainstay treatment modality for vitiligo, is similarly debated in literature over its carcinogenic potential on the skin due to ultraviolet (UV) exposure. However, new research shows that neither vitiligo nor its treatments are implicated in increased skin cancer risks. Unfortunately, this is not a common knowledge amongst patients, general practitioners (GPs) and dermatologists, which is a disservice to patients with vitiligo. This review outlines the current evidence surrounding skin cancer risks for patients with vitiligo and hopes to provide recommendations for clinical practice to improve the quality of life (QoL) of those affected.
Los Arrieros Y La Independencia Del Cono Sur: Rutas Trasandinas, Logística Y Servicio Secreto En El Ejército De Los Andes
Authors: Lacoste Pablo , Guerrero Lira Cristian
Published: January 2025

Se propone una relectura de un punto específico del proceso de independencia del Cono Sur a partir de una mirada que reconoce particularmente en la campaña del Ejército de los Andes (1815-1818), el papel de los arrieros. Como hipótesis de trabajo se plantea que los detallados conocimientos que ellos tenían de los paisajes andinos, juntamente con las redes de información articuladas con pulperías y taberneros, jugó un papel relevante pues no solo facilitaron el tránsito de un ejército, sino que también la circulación de valiosos antecedentes respecto de las fuerzas enemigas, necesarios para la implementación de las operaciones militares. La hipótesis se confronta con los documentos de la época y se concluye que el aporte de estos sujetos fue sustancial para el éxito de la campaña libertadora en tres planos: diseño de las rutas, gestión de la campaña en terreno y articulación del servicio secreto de la guerra de zapa. A pesar de su destacaba labor, los arrieros fueron rápidamente abandonados por las élites y posteriormente invisibilizados por la historiografía decimonónica chilena y argentina que destacó sólo la acción de los jefes militares.Palabras clave: campañas sanmartinianas, Ejército de los Andes, redes de inteligencia, arrieros, transporte terrestre trasandino.
Queenship Y Constelación De Cortes Y Casas: La Relación Político-Afectiva Entre La Emperatriz María Y El Archiduque Ernesto De Habsburgo, 1581-1593
Authors: Hipólito Villanueva Javier
Published: January 2025

El presente trabajo caracteriza la relación entre la emperatriz María y el archiduque Ernesto, su hijo, durante su adultez como un vínculo político-afectivo que devino en una red de colaboración y reciprocidad de favores y negocios. Así, la Emperatriz no fue únicamente una valedora, sino que también obtuvo diferentes beneficios. Por otro lado, también se identifican aquellas negociaciones en las que María y Ernesto se apoyaron mutuamente, así como describir las estrategias o acciones que emplearon.Palabras clave: Emperatriz María, Archiduque Ernesto, Queenship, constelación de Casas y Cortes.
Laymundo Ortega: La Fuente Y Su Uso En La Obra De Bernardo De Brito
Authors: Gloël Matthias
Published: January 2025

Este artículo busca analizar el uso de la fuente de Laymundo Ortega por Bernardo de Brito en la Monarchia Lusitana y abordar la pregunta de para qué el cronista emplea esta fuente falsificada y hasta aquel momento completamente desconocida. Tras una introducción a la figura ficticia de Laymundo y su obra manuscrita, comienza el análisis de su empleo en la crónica de Brito. Se trabaja a partir de una fuente primaria, analizando las referencias a Laymundo y poniéndolas en contexto con las crónicas peninsulares de aquella época. La conclusión principal del trabajo es que Brito hace uso del texto de Laymundo para colocar a Portugal en un lugar de preeminencia en los orígenes de la historia ibérica. La fuente de Laymundo sirve para probar los argumentos para los que no existen fuentes y que, por lo tanto, no han aparecido de esta forma en otras crónicas.Palabras clave: Historia de la historiografía, Crónica, Portugal, Fuentes falsas.
Entre Póthos Y Philótēs. La Preponderancia De La Afectividad En El “Amor” Conyugal En Homero Y Plutarco
Authors: Saavedra Sanhueza Alejandro
Published: January 2025

El presente estudio tiene por objeto exponer la importancia de la afectividad como expresión emocional en el seno del amor conyugal, trazando una línea de continuidad entre la Ilíada y la Odisea de Homero, y el Erótico de Plutarco. El análisis se posiciona desde la historia de las emociones, identificando que tanto en el lenguaje erótico como en el filial, es decir, la dialéctica éros (έρως) y philía (φιλíα), se aprecian conceptos que ponen su énfasis en el afecto, tales como póthos (πόθος) y philótēs (φιλότης) respectivamente, y su articulación con el contexto en que vieron la luz estas obras, valorando su influencia en el proceso de validación social del amor matrimonial.Palabras clave: Homero, Plutarco, amor, emociones, afecto, póthos, philótēs.
Stasis, Guerra Y Descomposición Social En Tucídides (3.81.5 - 3.83) Y Fenicias De Eurípides
Authors: López Saiz Brenda
Published: January 2025

En este artículo proponemos que algunos elementos de la estructura dramática de Fenicias de Eurípides pueden ser interpretados como metáfora de la stásis vivida en Atenas durante la guerra del Peloponeso en 411 a.C., y que estos coinciden con la caracterización de la stásis realizada por Tucídides en los pasajes dedicados a la guerra civil en Corcira. Dicha cercanía revela una visión compartida acerca de la situación sociopolítica del periodo, centrada en la dimensión moral y social de los efectos de la stásis y la guerra. A lo largo de la exposición, fundamentamos esa propuesta mediante análisis comparado de ambos textos.Palabras clave: Eurípides, Fenicias, Tucídides, guerra del Peloponeso, stásis.
Los Discursos Católicos Sobre La Fundación De La Acción Católica En Chile Y Argentina. Un Análisis Comparado De “Horizontes De Expectativas” Distintos
Authors: Ruderer Stephan
Published: January 2025

En presente artículo analiza de manera comparada los discursos católicos que acompañaron la fundación de la Acción Católica (AC) en 1931 en Chile y Argentina. En ambos países se fundó la AC con metas e ideas parecidas, sin embargo, la historiografía llega a un juicio distinto sobre el rol jugado por esta organización en la década de los ’30, una época de gran importancia para la historia de la Iglesia en ambos países. Por esta razón, se analizarán los discursos católicos sobre la AC con el fin de no solamente ampliar la visión y el entendimiento sobre la organización, sino también indagar en los posibles espacios discursivos que se hayan creado durante su fundación. Pretendemos mostrar que los discursos católicos que secundaron la fundación de la AC contuvieron, a pesar de muchas similitudes, ciertos matices y diferencias, que se volvieron importantes para el futuro desarrollo de ambas Iglesias. Estos discursos abrieron distintos “horizontes de expectativas” que pueden explicar, en parte y no como único factor, ciertas actitudes y tendencias diferentes de dos Iglesias vecinas y, en mucho, muy parecidas. Para el análisis nos basamos en fuentes escritas como La Revista Católica y el Boletín de la Acción Católica para Chile, y la Revista Eclesiástica del Arzobispado de Buenos Aires, El Boletín Oficial de la Acción Católica, el Anuario Católico y el Boletín del Asesor de la Acción Católica para Argentina.Palabras clave: Acción Católica, Chile, Argentina, Iglesia católica, horizontes de expectativas.
Vacunar contra la viruela más allá de la capital. Implementación, implementadores y desafíos de una política pública, 1820-1840
Authors: Caffarena Barcenilla Paula , González Moya Maricela
Published: January 2025

Este artículo examina la difusión de la política de vacunación contra la viruela a partir del análisis de su ejecución. Considerando el periodo que va desde 1820 a 1840, busca aportar a la comprensión de dicha política, considerando las distintas instancias que tuvo respecto del diseño que se ideó a nivel central y las particularidades que asumió cuando se la llevó a algunas regiones distintas a la capital del país. Se postula que en dicho periodo el Estado mostró su decisión de formalizar un programa de vacunación que se venía desarrollando desde las primeras décadas del siglo XIX, lo cual se tradujo en la implementación de una política de vacunación organizada, con recursos y con vacunadores, específicamente contratados para tal fin. Si bien la implementación de la política presentó dificultades, su mayor logro consistió en instalar el proceso de vacunación en las distintas provincias y departamentos de Chile. Dentro de las problemáticas que se le presentaron a la vacunación, estuvieron la de la expansión territorial, la inestabilidad de los recursos disponibles, los problemas con la contratación y disponibilidad de vacunadores y el reto de transportar adecuadamente el fluido vacuno.