bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Diagnóstico e tratamento de dentes com calcificação do canal radicular: série de casos
Authors: Dalforno Laura Fagundes , Ortiz Fernanda Ruffo , Osório Leandro Berni , Pagliarin Claudia Medianeira Londero , Schmitz Marcia da Silva
Published: March 2024

Introdução: A calcificação ocorre quando há deposição de tecido endurecido no interior do canal. Embora seja baixa a incidência de necessidade de intervenção endodôntica em dentes com canais radiculares calcificados, a obliteração do canal torna o tratamento complexo e com mau prognóstico. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar o diagnóstico e a evolução da conduta clínica em dentes com canais radiculares calcificados, sem recursos tecnológicos, como tomografia computadorizada e guia endodôntico. Métodos: Os sete casos clínicos apresentados nesse estudo foram comparados com a literatura consultada, quanto ao diagnóstico e tratamento indicado. Resultados: Dos sete casos, três apresentavam história de trauma e cinco sofreram necrose. Em apenas um caso, a conduta clínica foi o acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico, sem queixas estéticas, necessidades protéticas ou lesões periapicais. Conclusões: Apesar da existência de recursos tecnológicos na área de Endodontia, o tratamento é altamente complexo, e o sucesso depende da habilidade do operador e do conhecimento da anatomia dentária. Essa série de casos reforça a importância do acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico após lesões traumáticas nos tecidos de suporte, a fim de avaliar a necessidade de intervenção o mais rápido possível.
Tratamento com acesso endodôntico guiado em dentes com obliteração do canal pulpar: relato de caso
Authors: Girelli Caroline Felipe Magalhães , Assis Renata Coelho Argolo , Lima Carolina Oliveira de , Calheiros Lucas Eduardo , Silveira Frank Ferreira , Nunes Eduardo , Lacerda Mariane Floriano Lopes Santos , Manzi Flávio Ricardo
Published: March 2024

Introdução: O acesso endodôntico em casos de obliteração do canal pulpar (OCP), parcial ou total, apresenta desafios significativos. Uma nova abordagem conhecida como acesso endodôntico guiado (AEG) tem surgido como uma alternativa promissora para esses casos. Métodos: Este artigo relata dois casos clínicos nos quais o AEG foi utilizado para localizar e tratar OCP. Imagens de tomografia computadorizada de feixe cônico foram pareadas com imagens de escaneamento intrabucal usando um software de planejamento virtual. Com base no planejamento, foi criado um modelo virtual que foi posteriormente impresso em 3D para a confecção da guia cirúrgica. Essa guia foi então posicionada e os canais radiculares foram localizados usando uma broca carbide. Os canais foram, então, instrumentados com limas reciprocantes e irrigados com hipoclorito de sódio. Por fim, os dentes foram obturados utilizando a técnica de guta-percha termoplastificada. Resultados: Os pacientes foram acompanhados por seis meses e não apresentaram sinais ou sintomas adversos. Conclusão: O tratamento endodôntico combinado com o uso do AEG mostrou-se uma opção terapêutica eficaz para casos de OCP em incisivos centrais superiores, proporcionando resultados seguros e confiáveis no tratamento endodôntico.
Rompiendo el silencio: voces contra los delitos de odio
Authors: Pina Castillo María , Hernández Prados Mª Ángeles , Dólera González Marina
Published: March 2024

Los delitos de odio son una realidad que cada día gana más protagonismo desde diferentes esferas: política, judicial, social, educativa y psicológica. Aunque siempre se habla de datos generales, de cifras o algún suceso narrado de forma muy superficial, pocas veces tenemos la oportunidad de escuchar las historias contadas en primera persona, de la voz de los propios protagonistas. Este libro tiene como finalidad dar a conocer diferentes testimonios de personas que han sufrido al menos un delito de odio, dando contexto no solo al suceso en sí, sino conociendo más en profundidad la vida de cada protagonista. Esta obra es el resultado de una investigación realizada a través de una entrevista en la que han participado más de 30 personas víctimas de diferentes delitos de odio. Las historias seleccionadas, aunque únicas, pueden ser consideradas como representativas de diferentes delitos motivados por: racismo, xenofobia, lgtbifobia, aporofobia, gordofobia y religión. "Rompiendo el Silencio: voces contra los Delitos de Odio" es un libro que da voz a aquellos que han sido víctimas de la intolerancia y la discriminación. Desde relatos personales hasta impactantes historias de supervivencia, el libro destaca la lucha contra la injusticia y la necesidad de enfrentar el odio con empatía y comprensión. Cada página está impregnada de emociones intensas, desde el miedo y la ira hasta la esperanza y la resiliencia. "Rompiendo el Silencio" no solo expone la oscuridad de los delitos de odio, sino que también ilumina el poder de la solidaridad y la resistencia. Es un llamado a la acción, instando a la sociedad a unirse en contra de la intolerancia y a construir un mundo donde la diversidad sea celebrada y respetada. Este libro es un recordatorio conmovedor de que, incluso en medio de la adversidad, el amor y la humanidad pueden prevalecer.
Didaktika prvopočátečního psaní v kontextu vstupních dovedností a postojů studentů učitelství v prvním ročníku
Authors: Johnová Jana , Anděl Petr
Published: March 2024

Příspěvek předkládá výsledky výzkumného šetření zaměřeného na úroveň grafomotorických dovedností studentů prvních ročníků učitelství PF TU v Liberci. Cílem bylo získat vstupní informace o výchozím stavu dovedností a postojů studentů jako podklad pro zaměření následné výuky. Výzkumný vzorek zahrnoval 101 studentů učitelství 1. stupněZŠ, učitelství MŠ a pedagogických studií. Hodnocen byl písemný projev studentů formou analýzy napsané vzorové věty, úchop psací potřeby pomocí fotodokumentace a výstupy z dotazníku zaměřeného na perspektivu výuky prvopočátečního psaní v horizontu 10–20 let s ohledem na neustálý rozvoj digitálních technologií. Výsledky ukázaly, že cca 70 % studentů píše úhledným písmem, pouze 5 % respondentů má písmo méně úhledné a některá slova jsouobtížněji čitelná. Z hlediska držení psací potřeby je výsledek překvapivější, pouze 34 % studentů má správný úchop. Ze zbývajících 66 % nesprávného úchopu převažuje křečovitý úchop s prohnutým ukazováčkem. Pozitivním zjištěním je, že studenti považují výuku prvopočátečního psaní za velmi důležitou, 56 % se domnívá, že by výuka měla zůstat ve stejné podobě nebo pouze s drobnými úpravami, 37 % respondentů se přiklání k výuce psaní v menším rozsahu a pouze 7 % předpokládá, že ji v budoucnu zcela převáží digitální technologie. Výsledky průzkumu potvrzují skutečnost, že ke studiu učitelství se hlásí uchazeči s kladným vztahem k oboru a že výuka na FP TUL má dobrý potenciál pro rozvoj prvopočátečního čtení a psaní u žáků na 1. stupni ZŠ.
Aspekty školní neúspěšnosti dospívajících dívek v ústavní výchově
Authors: Štromajerová Kristýna , Presslerová Pavla
Published: March 2024

Příspěvek zkoumá překážky a kritická místa vzdělanostní dráhy mladistvých dívek v ústavní výchově, které byly umístěny na specializované oddělení s adiktologickou podporou. Cílem studie byla analýza konkrétních faktorů, které brání či komplikují středoškolské studium. Data byla sbírána pomocí polostrukturovaných rozhovorů s klientkami, pedagogickými zaměstnanci zařízení pro výkon ústavní výchovy, pedagogickými zaměstnanci školních zařízení, kam klientky dochází a také s rodiči klientek. Analyzována byla také dokumentace oddělení, kde jsou účastnice výzkumu umístěny. Na základě analýzy konečné baterie dat bylo identifi kováno šest hlavních kategorií, které jsou zásadní pro sledování kritických míst vzdělanostní dráhy dospívajících dívek se zkušeností se zneužíváním látkových návykových látek v ústavní výchově: sebehodnocení, fi nanční problémy, nevhodný výběr oboru studia, problémy na základní škole, styl výchovy a nedostatečná informovanost třídních učitelů.
Optimization and Validation of ELISA for Pre-Clinical Trials of Influenza Vaccine
Authors: Mitic K. , Muhandes L. , Minic R. , Petrusic V. , Zivkovic Irena P.
Published: March 2024

Testing of every new vaccine involves investigation of its immunogenicity, which is based on monitoring its ability to induce specific antibodies in animals. The fastest and most sensitive method used for this purpose is enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). However, commercial ELISA kits with whole influenza virus antigens are not available on the market, and it is therefore essential to establish an adequate assay for testing influenza virusspecific antibodies. We developed ELISA with whole influenza virus strains for the season 2011/2012 as antigens and validated it by checking its specificity, accuracy, linearity, range, precision, and sensitivity. The results show that we developed high-quality ELISA that can be used to test immunogenicity of newly produced seasonal or pandemic vaccines in mice. The pre-existence of validated ELISA enables shortening the time from the process of vaccine production to its use in patients, which is particularly important in the case of a pandemic.
Ty už se mnou neka?
Authors: Hrdlička Milan
Published: March 2024

Příspěvek pojednává o řečových podobách jazykové ekonomie v současné češtině. Charakterizuje se podstata jejích vybraných, hojně užívaných řečových projevů, mezi které patří mimo jiné zkracování, univerbizace, elipsa, polysémie, větný ekvivalent a větný fragment. Pozornost se věnuje především případům záměrného řečového nedoříkávání určitých výrazů v každodenní neoficiální komunikaci, jako např. Nashle (= na shledanou); Uka (= ukaž) mi to aj. Poukazuje se na jejich odlišnost od apoziopeze, uvádějí se bázové příklady nedoříkávání s vysokou frekvencí řečového výskytu. Ty se člení do tří základních skupin (jmenné, slovesné, další případy). Přestože se z hlediska úrovně komunikační kompetence v češtině jedná o případy dosti specifické, alespoň s některými z nich by mohl být obeznámen i nerodilý mluvčí češtiny s pokročilejší znalostí českého jazyka.
Corpus linguistics meets historical linguistics and construction grammar: how far have we come, and where do we go from here?
Authors: Hilpert Martin
Published: March 2024

This paper aims to give an overview of corpus-based research that investigates processes of language change from the theoretical perspective of Construction Grammar. Starting in the early 2000s, a dynamic community of researchers has come together in order to contribute to this effort. Among the different lines of work that have characterized this enterprise, this paper discusses the respective roles of qualitative approaches, diachronic collostructional analysis, multivariate techniques, distributional semantic models, and analyses of network structure. The paper tries to contextualize these approaches and to offer pointers for future research.
Effect of cooling rate and Nb synergistic strengthening on microstructure and mechanical properties of high-strength rebar
Authors: Jiang Yafei , Gu Shangjun , Wang Jie , Wei Fulong , Li Zhiying , Li Changrong , Wang Tianyou , Zeng Zeyun
Published: March 2024

Rebar is an extremely important building material. The cooling rate and the presence of niobium (Nb) element are key factors influencing the overall performance of rebars. In this work, the high-strength rebar’s microstructure, precipitated phase, and mechanical properties were characterized using scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, HVS-1000 hardness tester, and MTS810 universal tensile testing machine. The results showed that a shift in cooling rate from 0.3 to 3°C·s−1resulted in noticeable changes in the microstructures of rebars, particularly between Nb-free and Nb-containing variants. In the case of Nb-containing rebars, there was an increase of 8.26% in the proportion of pearlite, along with a decrease of 10.63 μm in the average grain size of ferrite. Furthermore, the lamellar spacing of pearlite experienced a decrease of 0.0495 μm, the proportion of low-angle grain boundaries saw an increment of 4.13%, and the size of the precipitated phase (Nb, Ti, V) C reduced by 18.9 nm. These changes collectively led to a significant increase in hardness (98.56 HV), yield strength (179.02 MPa), and ultimate strength (199.43 MPa). The resultant fracture morphology manifested as a dimple pattern.
Commentary: exploring “the pinch” of emotion labor in language teacher research
Authors: Miller Elizabeth R.
Published: March 2024

This brief Commentary examines how the nine articles in the Special Issue on Second Language Teacher Emotion Labor build on sociologist Arlie Hochschild's conceptualization of emotional labor as well as more recent poststructuralist orientations to language teacher emotion labor by scholars in applied linguistics. To that end, it focuses on two common themes that run throughout these articles: the effects of feeling rules on language teachers and the role of power and its beneficiaries. It discusses how the articles in this Special Issue expand and develop our understanding of language teacher emotion labor through applying it to new contexts by drawing on additional, complementary theoretical perspectives, and through using a broader range of research methods. Recommendations for future research are offered in the conclusion.
Dietary supplementation with seeds of Sesamum indicum L. (pedaliaceae) mitigates the 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-induced breast tumor burden in rats
Authors: Beyegue Eric , Afna Florence , Walantini Jonas , Tata Charlotte Mungho , Abdoulaye Malla Gambo , Njamen Dieudonné , Zingue Stéphane , Ndinteh Derek Tantoh
Published: March 2024

Objectives

Sesamum indicum L. seeds; rich in zinc and lignans are endowed with antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties which attract research on their anticancer potential. Although many studies have reported the in vitro antitumor potential of S. indicum and its phytoconstituents, much is yet to be known about its in vivo effects. To fill this gap, the effects of dietary supplementation with seeds of S. indicum in 7,12-dimethylbenz(a)anthracene-exposed rats was assessed.

Methods

42 rats aged 30–35 days were randomized into six groups (n=6) as follows: the normal (NOR) and negative (DMBA) control groups were fed with standard diet; the positive control group (DMBA + Zinc) was fed with standard diet supplemented with commercial zinc (0.01 %); the test groups were fed with standard diet supplemented with S. indicum seeds in different proportions (6.25 , 12.5 and 25 %). Breast cancer was induced by a single administration of DMBA (50 mg/kg BW, s.c.) diluted in corn oil. The experiment lasted 20 weeks and afterward, tumor incidence; tumor burden, tumor volume, tumor micro-architecture and some biochemical parameters were evaluated.

Results

As salient result, 100 % of rats in the DMBA group developed tumors, while rats feed with rat chow supplemented with S. indicum seeds (25 %) had a reduced incidence of tumors (33.3 %) and tumor volume (2.71 cm3 in sesame 25 % vs. 4.69 cm3 in the DMBA group, p˂0.01). The seeds (25 %) also slowed DMBA-induced neoplasm expansion in mammary ducts as compared to rats of DMBA group.

Conclusions

In summary, supplementation with S. indicum seeds slowed breast tumorigenesis via its antioxidant capacity.
Review of modeling schemes and machine learning algorithms for fluid rheological behavior analysis
Authors: Bahiuddin Irfan , Mazlan Saiful Amri , Imaduddin Fitrian , Shapiai Mohd. Ibrahim , Ubaidillah  , Sugeng Dhani Avianto
Published: March 2024

Machine learning’s prowess in extracting insights from data has significantly advanced fluid rheological behavior prediction. This machine-learning-based approach, adaptable and precise, is effective when the strategy is appropriately selected. However, a comprehensive review of machine learning applications for predicting fluid rheology across various fields is rare. This article aims to identify and overview effective machine learning strategies for analyzing and predicting fluid rheology. Covering flow curve identification, yield stress characterization, and viscosity prediction, it compares machine learning techniques in these areas. The study finds common objectives across fluid models: flow curve correlation, rheological behavior dependency on variables, soft sensor applications, and spatial–temporal analysis. It is noted that models for one type can often adapt to similar behaviors in other fluids, especially in the first two categories. Simpler algorithms, such as feedforward neural networks and support vector regression, are usually sufficient for cases with narrow range variability and small datasets. Advanced methods, like hybrid approaches combining metaheuristic optimization with machine learning, are suitable for complex scenarios with multiple variables and large datasets. The article also proposes a reproducibility checklist, ensuring consistent research outcomes. This review serves as a guide for future exploration in machine learning for fluid rheology prediction.
Missing link: code-switches, borrowings, and accommodation biases
Authors: De Smet Hendrik , Shaw Marlieke
Published: March 2024

When words are transferred from a source language into a target language, they may become conventionalized and appear to fully adopt target-language morphosyntactic behavior. Such words are traditionally regarded as borrowings. Even borrowings, however, are subject to probabilistic usage constraints, which we refer to as “accommodation biases” and which distinguish borrowings from native vocabulary. A case study is presented on accommodation biases in French-based verbs and adjectives in Middle English, showing that accommodation biases are robustly attested and can be diachronically persistent over long periods. In structural terms, accommodation biases resemble some of the familiar morphosyntactic constraints on code-switching. Combining the empirical evidence with theoretical argumentation, it is proposed that accommodation biases reflect a processing cost that is specifically associated with transferred items, and that arises from dual-language activation in bilingual speakers. Thus, accommodation biases indicate that even conventionalized borrowings may be more akin to code-switches than hitherto assumed.
FLRT2 mediates chondrogenesis of nasal septal cartilage and mandibular condyle cartilage
Authors: Xie Tao , Zhu Fangyong , Cheng Renyi , Gao Jing , Hong Yuchen , Deng Peishen , Liu Chaofeng , Xu Yanhua
Published: March 2024

Nasal septal cartilages (NSCs) and mandibular condyle cartilages (MCCs) are two important cartilages for craniomaxillofacial development. However, the role of FLRT2 in the formation of NSCs and MCCs remains undiscovered. NSCs and MCCs were used for immunocytochemistry staining of collagen II, toluidine blue staining, and alcian blue staining. Quantitative reverse transcription‑PCR and western blot were used to detect mRNA and protein expressions of FLRT2, N-cadherin, collagen II, aggrecan, and SOX9. Cell proliferation of MCCs and NSCs was tested by 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide assay and cell counting kit‑8 assay. Cell migration of MCCs and NSCs was examined by wound healing assay and Transwell. Chondrogenesis of MCCs and NSCs were similar in morphological characteristics, while different in cell proliferation, migration, and extracellular matrix. FLRT2 promotes the proliferation and migration of NSCs. There were up-regulation of N-cadherin and down-regulation of collagen II, aggrecan, and SOX9 in NSC with knock down FLRT2. The current study, as demonstrated by Xie et al., reveals that FLRT2 overexpression in Sprague-Dawley neonatal rats promotes the proliferation and migration of NSCs and MCCs, decreases N-cadherin while increases collagen II, aggrecan, and SOX9 in NSC and MCCs. Altogether, FLRT2 mediates chondrogenesis of NSCs and MCCs.
High-speed data transmission over a microresonator frequency comb with dispersion compensation for augmented data rates and reach
Authors: Ong Kenny Y. K. , Abdul Rahim Aadhi , Chia Xavier X. , Chen George. F. R. , Xing Peng , Tan Dawn T. H.
Published: March 2024

Microresonator frequency comb-based high-speed data transmission provides a pathway towards augmented data capacity without increasing the number of laser sources. Their use with intensity-modulated direct detection modulation (IMDD) formats is especially pertinent in data center communications where minimizing cost, latency and complexity is paramount. This however implies that the same extent of digital signal processing techniques commonly used in coherent detection for the management of fiber impairments including chromatic dispersion are not available. With the proliferation of silicon photonics technologies in data center transceivers integrated dispersion compensation which can overcome fiber impairments would be of great merit. We demonstrate low power generation of the primary comb state in a silicon nitride microresonator and transmission of 25 Gb/s NRZ and 50 Gb/s PAM4 data over 20 km of single mode fiber. This represents the longest fiber reach demonstrated to date for the transmission of IMDD data using an integrated, microresonator frequency comb. An integrated, tunable grating device for dispersion compensation that reduces dispersion impairments after several fiber lengths generates significant improvements in the eye diagram, six orders of magnitude improvement in the bit-error rate and 14 dB improvement in the transmitter and dispersion eye closure quaternary values. Concurrently, doubling data transmission is demonstrated via polarization multiplexing a comb line and successful dispersion compensation of up to 20 km.
Bayesian optimization of Fisher Information in nonlinear multiresonant quantum photonics gyroscopes
Authors: Sun Mengdi , Kovanis Vassilios , Lončar Marko , Lin Zin
Published: March 2024

We propose an on-chip gyroscope based on nonlinear multiresonant optics in a thin film χ
(2) resonator that combines high sensitivity, compact form factor, and low power consumption simultaneously. We theoretically analyze a novel holistic metric – Fisher Information capacity of a multiresonant nonlinear photonic cavity – to fully characterize the sensitivity of our gyroscope under fundamental quantum noise conditions. Leveraging Bayesian optimization techniques, we directly maximize the nonlinear multiresonant Fisher Information. Our holistic optimization approach orchestrates a harmonious convergence of multiple physical phenomena – including noise squeezing, nonlinear wave mixing, nonlinear critical coupling, and noninertial signals – all encapsulated within a single sensor-resonator, thereby significantly augmenting sensitivity. We show that

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improvement is possible over the shot-noise limited linear gyroscope with the same footprint, intrinsic quality factors, and power budget.
Milk protein polymorphisms of Aosta Valley cattle breeds
Authors: Merlet Mathieu , Vernetti-Prot Luca , Valentini Sabina
Published: March 2024

Cow’s milk proteins are encoded by highly polymorphic genes characterized by several mutations which result in different allelic variants. Each allelic variant has different possible effects on cheese-making properties and on human health. β-casein A1-A3-I-B, k-casein B and β-lactoglobulin B are supposed to influence milk cheese-making properties by increasing cheese or milk yield, by varying chemical parameters, by having small casein micelle size, and by influencing rennet coagulation time (RCT) and curd-firming rate (CFR). In addition, β-casein A1-B are also considered to be a risk factor for different health diseases such as ischemic heart disease (IHD), type 1 diabetes (T1D), decreased glutathione (GSH) concentration, and milk intolerance. An LC-MS method was applied to profile, for the first time, the main milk proteins genetic variants from Aosta Valley autochtonous cattle breeds. Analyses performed on milk collected from bovines of three cattle breeds (Red Pied – VRP, Black Pied – VNP and Chestnut – CAS), either from IAR experimental farm or from herds of dairy-producers in Aosta Valley region, showed quite high frequencies of β-casein A2 and A3/I, and low frequencies of β-casein A1. Moreover, low frequencies of β-casein B in VRP breed and high frequencies of the same variant in CAS, and VNP breeds have been found. As far as k-casein is concerned allelic variant B is the most diffused in VRP while allelic variant A in VNP and CAS breeds. Finally, β-lactoglobulin most diffused allelic variant for all breeds is B. Results suggest that Aosta Valley milk has good cheese-making properties and good frequencies of β-casein A2 which may be related to beneficial effects on human health. In light of these results, it is important to develop breeding programs which take into consideration milk proteins polymorphisms to further increase the milk suitability for cheese-making process and to decrease the presence of β-casein A1 and B in drinking milk which can be a risk factor for human health.
Dynamics of alkaloid accumulation in Narcissus cv. Hawera: a source of Sceletium-type alkaloids
Authors: Sidjimova Borjana , Denev Rumen , Nikolova Milena , Bastida Jaume , Berkov Strahil
Published: March 2024

The Sceletium-type alkaloids, known for their anxiolytic and antidepressant activities, have been recently found to be biosynthesized in Narcissus cv. Hawera, which is largely used as an ornamental plant. An alkaloid fraction enriched with Sceletium-type alkaloids from the plant has shown promising antidepressant and anxiolytic activities. In the present study, qualitative and quantitative analyses of the alkaloids in the plant organs were performed during one vegetation season by GC-MS. The alkaloid pattern and total alkaloid content was found to depend strongly on the stage of development and plant organ. The alkaloid content of bulbs was found to be highest during the dormancy period and lowest in sprouting bulbs. The leaves showed the highest alkaloid content during the intensive vegetative growth and lowest during flowering. In total, 13 alkaloids were detected in the methanol extracts of Narcissus cv. Hawera, six Sceletium-type and seven typical Amaryllidaceae alkaloids. Major alkaloids in the alkaloid pattern were lycorine, 6-epi-mesembrenol, mesembrenone, sanguinine, and galanthamine. The leaves of flowering plants were found to have the highest amount of 6-epi-mesembrenol. Mesembrenone was found to be dominant alkaloid in the leaves of sprouting bulbs and in the flowers. Considering the biomass of the plant, the dormant bulbs are the best source of alkaloid fractions enriched with 6-epi-mesembrenol. The flowers and the young leaves can be used for preparation of alkaloid fractions enriched with mesembrenone. The results indicates that Narcissus cv. Hawera is an emerging source of valuable bioactive compounds and its utilization can be extended as a medicinal plant.
Knowledge and Practices of High School Teachers Regarding Healthy Life Style in Erbil City/Iraq
Authors:   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., Abdul-Jabbar Mohammed- Tahr , Aziz Kareem ,   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University and Tishk International University, Erbil, Kurdistan region, Iraq.
Published: March 2024

Background and Objective: Health promotion in a school setting involves educating the students and teachers about health-related matters that reflect on health in a more holistic way. Lifestyle includes behaviors such as food habits, sleeping and resting, physical activity and exercising, weight controlling, smoking and others. The purpose of this study is to assess the knowledge and practices of teachers about healthy lifestyles in the high school in Erbil city. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was used. The data were collected from 3th December 2021 to 28th March 2022. A cluster random sampling technique was used to collect 400 teachers who attended High school in Erbil city. A valid questionnaire was used for data collection by face to face; it contained three parts of sociodemographic data, items of knowledge and practices. The validity and reliability were conducted for the tool and the value of Cronbach's Alpha was 0.826. Results: The teachers had good knowledge and practices about promoting healthy lifestyles. There was a significant association between age, education level and experience with their knowledge and practices. There was no significant association between their knowledge and gender, marital status, or economic status, and no significant association between their practices and variables like gender, marital status and economic status. Conclusion: The outcome of the study revealed that most of the teachers had good knowledge and practices regarding healthy lifestyles in high school in Erbil city /Iraq, so they might be as a source of healthy lifestyles to the public. There was significant association between knowledge, practices and their age and education level, while there was no significant association between their knowledge, practices and gender and marital status.
Prevalence and Associated Factors with Attending Antenatal Care in Akre City, Iraq
Authors:   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., Ahmed Bnar , Ahmed Hamdia ,   Department of Midwifery, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
Published: March 2024

Background and Objectives: Antenatal care is essential for protecting the health of women and their unborn children. Antenatal care utilization is a key intervention in problem detection and treatment, promoting health-seeking behavior, and preparing pregnant women for birth. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence and associated factors that affect attending and utilizing antenatal care in primary health care centers among pregnant women in Akre city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Maternity Hospital of Akre City from November 21 to February 21, 2022. Data were collected through interviews with 400 women who attended the hospital for delivery and via a questionnaire constructed for the study. The questionnaire included women's socio-demographic characteristics, socio-economic status, obstetrical and reproductive history, and factors affecting antenatal care. Frequency, percentage, and chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. Result: The rate of attending antennal care was 20%. The study findings showed a statistically significant association between attending antenatal care in the last pregnancy with residency, type of family, parity, and previous mode of delivery. Conclusion: The prevalence of women who attend antenatal care is few. Effective media and providing special health care in primary health care centers and services are required to improve the level of awareness of pregnant women for utilizing antenatal care
Association of Belief and Experience of Insufficient Breast Milk Supply with Mothers’ Knowledge Regarding Breast Feeding
Authors:   Department of Nursing, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq., Kareem Nazera , Ahmad Hamdia ,   Department of Midwifery, College of Nursing, Hawler Medical University, Erbil, Iraq
Published: March 2024

Background and objectives: Belief and experience of insufficient milk supply (IBMS) are important and modifiable factors for optimal breastfeeding. However, very few people know about maternal belief, experience about breast milk supply, and how it impacts breastfeeding practice. The aim of the study is to identify the prevalence and association between mothers’ belief and experience of insufficient breast milk supply with mother’s knowledge regarding breast feeding. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on (1,000) participants who took six months postpartum in the primary health care centers (PHCC) and Raparin Teaching Hospital for children (RTHC) in Erbil city /Iraq. Data were collected via direct interview. The question used in the interview were developed after a review of the relevant literature. Frequency, percentage, and Chi-square were used for the purpose of data analysis. Results: In general, the study showed the prevalence of mothers' belief regarding insufficient breast milk supply was 59.8%. Also, the prevalence of a mother’s experience was 78.6%. Mothers who had a poor level of knowledge regarding breastfeeding got the highest percentage, 62.2%. However, it showed the highly significant association between mothers’ knowledge and mode of the last delivery with mothers’ belief of insufficient breast milk supply. Moreover, there was a highly significant association between mother’s experience with socio economic status. Conclusion: The majority of the mothers had belief and experience of insufficient breast milk supply (IBMS). The current study showed a significant association between mothers’ belief with mother’s knowledge regarding the benefits of breastfeeding.
Staging Sovereignty: Ephemeral Architecture and the Entry of Maria Teresa Rafaela into France, 1745
Authors: Gin Matthew
Published: March 2024

This article examines the architectural dimensions of the remise, a courtly ceremony that marked the moment when a royal bride departed her homeland to be given into her new husband’s possession. Staged in frontier zones, this ritual was often facilitated by ephemeral structures such as bridges and pavilions that, as part of their ritual function, marked out firm boundaries where none existed before. This study focuses on the remise staged in 1745 on a disputed island, the Isle of Pheasants, for the marriage of Princess Maria Teresa Rafaela of Spain to the French dauphin Louis-Ferdinand. Using state papers, contracts, and ceremonial texts, the article reconstructs the ephemeral spaces in which the handover was transacted. In doing so, this study reveals both the architectural stage management of the Franco-Spanish relationship and, more broadly, the spatial and ritual practices that undergirded early modern European diplomacy.
Down-to-Earth Types: Brick Buildings and the Bounds of Propriety in Berlin and Hamburg, 1904–14
Authors: Rousset Isabel
Published: March 2024

As the go-to cladding material for a range of new utilitarian building types, machine-made brick appeared across Germany during the industrial boom of the 1890s. In response, in 1904, the Bund Heimatschutz (League of Homeland Protection) was formed to defend the traditional German landscape against the visual blight of industrialization. The organization began campaigning against the use of brick cladding, which it viewed as a sin against propriety and national character. By 1914, however, the situation had changed, and bricks and ceramics had firmly cemented their place within the bounds of cultural permissibility for architectural façades. Focusing on Berlin and Hamburg, this article discusses the processes that enabled the acceptance of brick cladding, shedding new light on the changing character of architectural theory during the prewar era, as architects forged new tools to reconcile history and modern life.
Aesthetic Value in Marketing Art Gallery: Conceptualization and Scale Development
Authors: Subiharto Joko , Dharmmesta Basu Swastha , Sutikno Bayu , Siswomihardjo Sari Winahjoe
Published: March 2024

This study aims to develop a measurement tool for a new concept in aesthetic marketing called Aesthetic Value. The paper provides a framework for understanding individual motivations in consuming art galleries, starting with exploring art theory, aesthetics, and experience as a source of aesthetic value. The research then defines the construct and its dimensions, which are used to create a measurement tool and develop a conceptual model. Data collected from survey is used to evaluate the overall aesthetic value model. Finally, Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) determines the number of components that should be retained in the construct. The study concludes that Aesthetic Value has four dimensions: artwork, facilities-place, knowledge, and emotion. This conceptualization provides a robust foundation for understanding customer value in the context of consuming art galleries by considering various relevant elements of Aesthetic Value. The article also discusses the potential use of this concept in the future, allowing researchers to accelerate further theoretical development in this area.
Reconstruction of The Selodang Mayang Dance at Amantubillah Palace in Mempawah, West Kalimantan Province
Authors: Ardiansyah Deki Prasetya , Slamet Slamet , Setiawan Aris
Published: March 2024

This article is the result of research that focuses on the main issue of how the process of reconstructing the Selodang Mayang dance at Amantubillah Palace takes place. The Selodang Mayang dance is a welcoming dance that developed within the Royal Palace of Amantubillah in Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan Province. The aim of this research was to understand and explain each stage of the reconstruction process of the Selodang Mayang dance, which aimed to revive the Selodang Mayang dance. The forms of the reconstructed Selodang Mayang dance include 1) Movement, 2) Music, 3) Costumes and Makeup, 4) Props, and 5) Floor Patterns. This research employed a qualitative method with an interaction analysis approach. The results of this research revealed a series of movements of the Selodang Mayang dance that use basic graceful steps of lenggang, with arms waving left and right in accordance with the rhythm of the accompanying music. In these movements, there are absolute rules from the palace regarding the motifs of the Selodang Mayang dance, such as graceful steps, arms not lifted beyond 45 degrees, a smiling face, no spinning movements, not turning the back to guests, keeping the legs from spreading wide, and adapting the movements to the lyrics used in the accompanying Selodang Mayang dance. The research findings also include the process conducted by the Selodang Mayang dance reconstruction team in the effort to preserve classical dance art. The objective of this research was to understand, study, and preserve the cultural values existing in Mempawah Regency, so that the Selodang Mayang dance continues to exist and thrive within the palace and the local community.
The Form and Development of Jaran Kepang Dance in the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo Association from 1996-2018
Authors: Al-izza Lukluil Maknun , Kusumastuti Eny
Published: March 2024

The Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo Association is located in Sombron Hamlet, Tlompakan Village, Tuntang District, Semarang Regency. The Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo Association in the course of the Jaran Kepang dance experienced development after the entry of the Songo dance in 1996. The problem that arose was the existence of external obstacles in the form of a lack of support from the people around regarding the views of dance art and maintenance of inventory of costumes, accompaniment or gamelan, and others. This study aims to analyze and describe the development of the form of the Jaran Kepang Dance at the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo Association from 1996-2018. As well as the factors that influenced the development of the Jaran Kepang Dance form at the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo Association from 1996-2018. The method used in this study is a qualitative research method that produces descriptive data. The research method used a qualitative method. Data collection techniques in this study used three techniques, namely observation techniques, interview techniques and documentation techniques. Interviews in this study were conducted 4 times with different informants. Based on the results of research conducted at the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo community and the results of the discussion in chapter four, it can be concluded that the Jaran Kepang dance in the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo community experienced development after the entry of the Songo dance, developments took place from year to year. From 1996-2013 the Jaran Kepang dance form in the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo community still used movements that resembled Surakarta style dance movements, there was one dancer as the leader, then in 2013-2016, the Jaran Kepang dance form in the Langen Budi Sedyo Utomo community began to experience a variety of developments. movement and mining 1 Manggolo Yudho and 3 lead soldiers. In 2016-2018 the development of dance moves has been detailed because the movements have been updated by trainers who are more professional in their field. Developments can also be seen in costumes, makeup, and accompaniment.
The Characteristic Analysis of Characters in Gatotkaca Gandrung Dance by R. Ono Lesmana Kartadikoesoemah
Authors: Sampepadang Sarah , Nugraheni Trianti , Lilis Dyani Putri
Published: March 2024

It started with the appreciation of a dance artist from Sumedang, R. Ono, for the Gatotkaca Gandrung dance in the Solo style. Then, he attracted his attention to create a Gatotkaca Gandrung dance piece in the Kasumedangan style. Different from the Solo style, the dance created by R. Ono is played by four dancers, namely Gatotkaca, Pergiwa, Pergiwati, and Cakil, with their distinctive characters full of meaning in life. The purpose of this research is to analyze the characteristics of the characters in the Gatotkaca Gandrung dance by R. Ono through the study of choreography, makeup, and costume. This study used a descriptive analysis research method using a qualitative approach. The researchers collected data using observation, interviews, documentation, and literature study. The data obtained is analyzed by reducing the data, presenting the data in narrative form, and drawing conclusions. The results obtained are Gatotkaca, as the main character, has the character of monggawa lungguh from his hiber movement, makeup, and costumes reflecting his independence, strength, toughness, responsible, courage, sacrifice, agility, and calmness in dealing with problems. Pergiwa and Pergiwati, as supporting characters, have the character of putri lungguh who reflects a graceful and cheerful nature. In addition, Cakil is a symbol of the lust of human anger. As a supporting actor, he also reflects the nature of cunning, mischievous, crotchety, agile, and brave. This character research can be used as an artistic reference in formal and informal learning that can be applied in life.
The Correlation between Sports Extracurricular and Social Behaviour of Students in Junior High School 1, Jekulo, Kudus
Authors: Giffari Andre Giffari , Irawan Fajar Awang
Published: March 2024

This study aims to analyse the level of categories of students' social behaviour and the relationship between extracurricular activities and students' social behaviour. This study is an experimental quantitative study employing a pre-experimental design. The sample in this study was 156 students in grades VII-IX of junior high school. Data collection was carried out through a social behaviour test questionnaire sheet. The data was processed using the Correlation Test. The results indicate that (1) The highest level of student social behaviour is in the mediocre category at 55%, while the high category is 31%, and 14% is in the low category, (2) there is a strong correlation between extracurricular activities and students' social behaviour, with a coefficient of 0.848. The correlation coefficient demonstrates the close association between sport extracurricular activities and the social behaviour of students. This study concludes that the introduction of sports extracurricular activities substantially impacts students' social conduct. This is because all forms of extracurricular activities are cooperative training, which includes peer interaction, training activities, organizational activities, preparation for events, and participation in competitions or competitions that influence the development of positive character traits in students. It is intended that this research will have consequences for enhancing the development of extracurricular activities in schools so that they not only influence the pleasant social conduct of students but also produce exceptional seeds, which are the hope for Indonesia's future accomplishments.
The Effect of Physical Activity on Elderly Woman with Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Authors: Yanusman Ayuningtyas
Published: March 2024

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation. Elderly, especially women are more susceptible to RA due to hormonal factors. RA patient often feel inconvenient during physical activity because of pain in their joint. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of physical activity on elderly woman with Rheumatoid Arthritis. This research is a literature study using traditional review method. Journal article studies were searched in Google Scholar, OneSearch Indonesia, and Garuda in Bahasa and English language that published online from 2012-2022 according to keywords. Of 9.030 studies from databases identified 30 journal studies were included. Literature studies show that the prevalence of elderly women with RA is higher than men. These studies also shows that severity of RA affects the ability of elderly to do a physical activity and physical activity itself influences reducing pain and preventing the severity of RA. The conclusion of this study is that the prevalence of elderly women with RA is higher than men and physical activity is associated with RA. Suggestions for future researchers to focus more on treatments that can be done to reduce the risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis in elderly.
Low libido despite high normal testosterone levels in a male with an FSH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma
Authors: Ghazal Asswad Randa , Khan Muhammad Ilyas , Elizabeth Gilkes Catherine , Daousi Christina , Thondam Sravan Kumar
Published: March 2024

Functioning gonadotroph adenomas with clinical manifestations are extremely rare and the majority of these are FSH-secreting macroadenomas. Clinical symptoms are due to excess gonadotrophins and sex hormones, and these may be present for a long time before the diagnosis of pituitary adenoma is made. We present the case of a 37-year-old Caucasian male with clinical manifestations of an FSH-secreting pituitary macroadenoma. He had sexual dysfunction for a year followed by bilateral testicular pain and enlargement which was initially treated as suspected recurrent epididymitis, but his symptoms did not resolve. He presented a year later with headaches and bilateral superior temporal visual field defects. Brain imaging confirmed a pituitary macroadenoma with optic chiasm compression. Pituitary profile demonstrated an unusually high FSH with high normal LH and normal testosterone level. The patient successfully underwent transsphenoidal hypophysectomy and histology confirmed gonadotroph differentiation and immunoreactivity predominantly with FSH. Gonadotrophin levels and testosterone dropped significantly after surgery, and he was started on testosterone replacement. MR imaging, 2 years post surgery, showed no recurrence of pituitary adenoma. In conclusion, testicular enlargement and hypogonadal symptoms associated with low testosterone levels are recognised features in FSH-secreting pituitary adenomas. Our patient had hypogonadal symptoms but consistently high normal testosterone levels prior to surgery. The reason for low libido despite high testosterone is unclear. Our case highlights the need to suspect such rare underlying pituitary pathology when dealing with unusual combinations of hypogonadal symptoms, testicular enlargement with low or normal testosterone levels.

Learning points

Functioning pituitary adenomas that secrete excess follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are very rare and often present with symptoms related to pituitary mass effect.

Testicular enlargement alongside sexual dysfunction are commonly reported symptoms amongst male patients.

Pituitary profile results demonstrate a raised FSH level with either a low, normal, or even high testosterone level which may not always correlate to clinical symptoms.

Pituitary pathology should be considered in males presenting with unusual combinations of testicular enlargement and hypogonadal symptoms even with normal testosterone levels.