bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The effect of the educational bag using two methods of training and self-review on the ‎personal development of female students
Authors: Ezzo ‏‎ Iman , Al-Hadith Mazen
Published: October 2023

The research aims to reveal: - - Revealing the best method of personal development between the two experimental groups. The researcher used the experimental method with the design of two experimental groups with a pre and post test (post-post) for the personality scale. The study sample consisted of (28) students of the second stage / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Salah al-Din, and they were divided into two groups, each group consisted of (14) female students - the first experimental group studied the effect of the educational bag using the training method - and the second experimental group studied the effect of The educational bag using the self-review method. To treat the statistical data, the researcher used (arithmetic mean - standard deviation - and t-test for samples of equal numbers). Based on the results and within the limits of the research, the researcher reached the following conclusions and recommendations: 1- The effect of the educational bag using the method (training - and self-review) was effective in personal development.

The use of the educational bag has an impact in increasing the learner's motivation towards learning and personal development among the students through the desire of the two experimental groups and their interaction during the application of the vocabulary of the educational units of the educational bag because it contains the most educational means and teaching decisions given to them by the two methods.

The effect of the educational bag using the two methods (training and self-review) and the preference for the self-review method had a positive and effective effect on the personal development of the students

As for the recommendations, they were to use my method (training and self-review) in achieving educational goals and their importance in personal development of female students.

The possibility of using the educational bag in teaching other subjects because of its good characteristics in developing the personality of the students and in the form and content that suits the study material
The position of control and its relationship to causation among the players of the top-class ‎football clubs in Erbil governorate
Authors: Yalda Dina , Rasul Alan
Published: October 2023

The research aims to reveal: - - Revealing the best method of personal development between the two experimental groups. The researcher used the experimental method with the design of two experimental groups with a pre and post test (post-post) for the personality scale. The study sample consisted of (28) students of the second stage / College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences / University of Salah al-Din, and they were divided into two groups, each group consisted of (14) female students - the first experimental group studied the effect of the educational bag using the training method - and the second experimental group studied the effect of The educational bag using the self-review method. To treat the statistical data, the researcher used (arithmetic mean - standard deviation - and t-test for samples of equal numbers). Based on the results and within the limits of the research, the researcher reached the following conclusions and recommendations: 1- The effect of the educational bag using the method (training - and self-review) was effective in personal development.

The use of the educational bag has an impact in increasing the learner's motivation towards learning and personal development among the students through the desire of the two experimental groups and their interaction during the application of the vocabulary of the educational units of the educational bag because it contains the most educational means and teaching decisions given to them by the two methods.

The effect of the educational bag using the two methods (training and self-review) and the preference for the self-review method had a positive and effective effect on the personal development of the students

As for the recommendations, they were to use my method (training and self-review) in achieving educational goals and their importance in personal development of female students.

The possibility of using the educational bag in teaching other subjects because of its good characteristics in developing the personality of the students and in the form and content that suits the study material
The effectiveness of the tactical thinking of the offensive and defensive positions according ‎to all the different playing centers among the players of some first-class football clubs in ‎Nineveh Governorate
Authors: Ahmed Ahmed    ‎
Published: October 2023

The research idea is the study of the schematic thinking For offensive and defensive positions according to all different playing positions

of individuals similar to the research in some of the first degree football team in Nineveh province; represented by (Almosul-Alamwaj-Alommal) Sports in order to transfer players who have better abilities and have the ability to absorb Hao applied in practice in the field in partnership in the basic compositions the team and to improve the technical performance and skill to achieve the positive results for their team .
A future vision for developing the reality of sports privatization for the Olympic ‎Federations for the Iraqi
Authors: Yahya Afrah  ‎
Published: October 2023

The aim of the research is to obtain the best vision for the development of the reality

 of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. And the community was able before with members of an administrative body and a staff) members of an administrative body, where the percentage (5%) was chosen randomly from the Olympic sports federations and the number of (20) members of the administrative body divided into (10) members for the stability sample and (10) for the exploratory sample randomly. exist

There are many problems in finding a clear vision for the application of sports privatization in the Olympic sports federations. The lack of a culture of sports privatization among the Olympic athletes. There is no strong infrastructure adopted for the privatization of sports in the Olympic sports federations. The strategic vision was to work on creating the necessary environment to provide fertile ground for the implementation of sports privatization in the Iraqi Olympic sports federations. Work on attracting highly qualified and experienced specialists in the field of sports privatization. The need to open up with the developed world countries in order to help develop the work of the Iraqi Olympic sports federations
The university’s role in educating society about the dangers of terrorism
Authors: Raied  Rabie  Fadhil
Published: October 2023

The university is one of the most important tools for development and modernization in contemporary society, and its importance comes in developing the ability to participate and contribute to building society and solving its problems, as it was established in it and for it, through its educational and research activities, which are not limited to students only, but include all Aspects of life, especially social structures, as they provide an educational and guidance service to all segments of society, with the aim of bringing about the desired behavioral and developmental change, by providing members of society with correct and sound concepts and ideas, which stem from the educational principles and noble values of that society, which contributes to its stability and peace. and tolerance.
The tracks evolution of the Iraqi diplomacy with the Arab Gulf states
Authors: Amam Majed Auda  , Hiba Hassan Raoof
Published: October 2023

The new Iraqi diplomacy after 2003 was characterized by a policy of openness to the countries of the regional and international surroundings, following the principle of neutrality, non-interference, and rejection of violence and polarization, emphasizing dialogue and peace to resolve disputes by peaceful means, and avoiding wars and conflicts. Realizing the extent of the importance of cooperation and peace and the urgent need for it at the present time, especially with the Arab Gulf countries, due to the strategic and economic importance enjoyed by those countries that Iraq cannot dispense with, if Iraq wanted to achieve economic development, and to open a new page with the Arab Gulf countries to develop cooperation ties and rapprochement , away from the tension and anxiety that tainted the relationship between them in the past decades .
Iraq and its dual water challenges: global warming and regional neighborhood
Authors: Younus muayad younus
Published: October 2023

The phenomenon of global warming is considered one of the challenges facing the global strategic environment in the twenty-first century. This is a result of human activities and the industrial development of major powers in the international system, which have played a role in the evolution and rise of the global strategic environment. This phenomenon is escalating unless the influential powers, particularly those responsible within the international system, take necessary measures to mitigate the escalating global warming. These measures should address the reflected impacts, such as decreased rainfall, which is essential for sustaining human life and meeting its needs. Iraq is one of the most affected countries by this phenomenon, as it directly affects the lives and security of its people, ultimately leading to internal conflicts among individuals over water resources. In addition to this natural challenge, Iraq faces challenges from its neighboring countries, Iran and Turkey, which seek to secure their own water resources in order to safeguard their national security in the twenty-first century. These strategies and policies pursued by Iran and Turkey are detrimental to the Iraqi national interest and have a negative impact on Iraq's water security.
"Effective Governance in Iraq After 2003: A Study on Challenges and Opportunities"
Authors: Waleed mosaher Hamad  , Ali Ramadan Saleh
Published: October 2023

" The concept of good governance or good administration  refers to the policies followed by state bodies and institutions to manage the country's affairs according to democratic means and mechanisms، as Arab societies in general and Iraq in particular are witnessing many challenges that stand in the way of achieving good governance، in addition to that there are a number of opportunities that can be achieved or Access to it in order to achieve good and rational governance..."
" Iraqi-Turkish relations after 2014 and their future "
Authors: Ahmed Majeed Jasim Mohammed
Published: October 2023

Turkey worked to restore its political relations with Iraq after the government of Mr. "Haider Al-Abadi" won the confidence of Parliament in 2014، but this relationship faced a set of thorny issues، including the terrorist ISIS occupation of the city of Mosul and its control over a third of the country's area، and the Turkish military intervention in Regions of northern Iraq under the pretext of protecting national security، in addition to the water crisis and the decrease in the level of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers due to the operation of the Turkish dams.
Theories of controlling and directing political violence by the state and applying it to the case of Iraq
Authors: Nawaf AbdulQader Jawad
Published: October 2023

Political violence is a complex global phenomenon with political, economic, social, cultural and psychological dimensions, familiar to all human societies, to varying degrees and in different forms, with overlapping causes that differ according to the nature of societies, cultures and historical stages. In such cases, political violence can be committed by individuals against the state. Or others, and by a group against other groups in society, or by the state at the internal or external level. Given that political violence is a dynamic phenomenon, many ideas and theories emerged that tried to draw the necessary mechanisms and methods to contain and deal with it, in a way that reduces its size and repercussions, which threaten political stability and development, and which can be applied to the case of Iraq, especially since its theorists believed that political violence may be Sometimes a historical inevitability. In this context, the only way, to achieve political and social changes.
Combating Intellectual Extremism and Terrorism Problems and Challenges
Authors: Dimah  Abdullah Ahmed
Published: October 2023

The human severe cost of terrorism has been seen in almost every corner of the world. Most of societies have suffered tragic human loss as a result of violent terrorist acts.  Terrorism obviously has a significant real and direct effects on human rights, with overwhelming impact on the right to life, liberty and physical integrity of its victims. In addition, terrorism can jeopardize peace and security, threaten Governments, destabilize civil society, and threaten social and economic development of the nation. 

Despite few successes, dangerous terrorist threats persisted around the Arab world, especially in Iraq. Even as some terrorist groups lost their leaders and some of their authorities, other groups and individuals kept continuing the fight from their affiliates across the world and by inspiring followers to commit attacks.

 In this paper, the author attempts to shed lights on the terrorism as an ideological threat that threatens the lives of millions, and confiscates people's ideas and beliefs.
The electoral system in Iraq after 2005
Authors: Ahoud Farhan Mahmoud  , Nasser Zain Al-Abidin Ahmed
Published: October 2023

Elections is regarded as the most prominent systems of democratic governance، and the right to vote allows the voter to choose his representatives on the basis of the principles of competence، freedom and equality. Each country has an electoral system that is adopted in the political life of the country. The electoral system draws the features of democracy. There are several electoral systems available. It is necessary to determine which one is the most appropriate and fair one to represent the Iraqi reality in accordance with the circumstances and developments of the political، social and economic reality of the country.
Data-Driven Modeling for Transonic Aeroelastic Analysis
Authors: Fonzi Nicola , Brunton Steven L. , Fasel Urban
Published: October 2023

Aeroelasticity in the transonic regime is challenging because of the strongly nonlinear phenomena involved in the formation of shock waves and flow separation. In this work, we introduce a computationally efficient framework for accurate transonic aeroelastic analysis. We use dynamic mode decomposition with control to extract surrogate models from high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Instead of identifying models of the full flowfield or focusing on global performance indices, we directly predict the pressure distribution on the body surface. The learned surrogate models provide information about the system’s stability and can be used for control synthesis and response studies. Specific techniques are introduced to avoid spurious instabilities of the aerodynamic model. We use the high-fidelity CFD code SU2 to generate data and test our method on the benchmark supercritical wing. Our Python-based software is fully open source and will be included in the SU2 package to streamline the workflow from defining the high-fidelity aerodynamic model to creating a surrogate model for flutter analysis.
Cenas Urbanas
Authors: Fontes Lilian
Published: October 2023

Trata-se de pequenas narrativas ficionais
Capa: da série Still lifes, a partir de um mestre de Leiden
Authors: Borowski Cristine
Published: October 2023

Informações sobre a ilustração da capa e sua autora.
Resistencia frente a la concentración de recursos hídricos en Brasil y en México
Authors: Sanchez Rafael Torres
Published: October 2023

The article treats of two cases of appropriation of water public resources on the part of big private dams: Temacapulín, Mexico, and Belo MOnte, Brazil.It  examines the social repercussions of the above mentioned appropriation, as well as the forms of resistance to which it has given place, in a process that is in course, as the rivers.
Reformy Wielkiego Tygodnia w XX w.
Authors: Petka Michał
Published: October 2023

Artykuł jest syntezą i porównaniem zmian zachodzących w obrzędach Wielkiego Tygodnia na przestrzeni XX w. w krótkiej formie podsumowuje on reformy zapoczątkowane przez Papieża Piusa XII, a zakończone wraz z wydaniem ostatnich edycji typicznych ksiąg po reformie Soboru Watykańskiego II. Artykuł bazuje na analizie tekstów liturgicznych z wyznaczonego okresu.

Porównanie obrzędów zawartych w księgach liturgicznych tego okresu wskazało na proces upraszczania obrzędów, który miał pomóc wiernym w głębokim, czynnym i owocnym udziale w celebracjach tych dni. Podkreślenie roli świeckich w liturgii, a także stopniowe zwiększanie użycia języków narodowych przyczyniło się do osiągnięcia zamierzonych przez reformę celów. 

 

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„Detronizacja” Jezusa Chrystusa Króla w odnowionej liturgii Kościoła?
Authors: Królikowski Janusz Stanisław
Published: October 2023

Od pewnego czasu pojawiają się, zwłaszcza w kręgach tak zwanych tradycjonalistów, zarzuty, jakoby efektem II Soboru Watykańskiego oraz przeprowadzonej w jego duchu odnowy liturgicznej dokonano „detronizacji” Jezusa Chrystusa. Dowodzić tego miałyby modyfikacje wprowadzone do formularza święta Jezusa Chrystusa Króla. W artykule poddajemy więc analizie teologicznej zagadnienia dotyczące nowej nazwy święta: „Jezusa Chrystusa, Króla Wszechświata”, i jego usytuowania w nowym kalendarzu kościelnym jako ostatniej niedzieli roku liturgicznego. Zajmujemy się ponadto porównaniem formularza mszalnego stosowanego przed soborem z formularzem zmodyfikowanym w nowym mszale. Z przeprowadzonych analiz wynika nie tylko, że teologia i przesłanie święta Jezusa Chrystusa Króla nie tylko nie zostały w niczym zmienione, ale zostały wyraźniej uwypuklone, czerpiąc treści z Nowego Testamentu. Stawiane więc zarzuty pod adresem odnowy liturgicznej mają jedynie charakter ideologiczny.
Liturgiczne zastosowanie świętego myronu (krzyżma) w tradycji bizantyjskiej. Namaszczenia w sakramencie chrztu i bierzmowania
Authors: Nowakowski Przemysław
Published: October 2023

Artykuł ukazuje rodzaje różne zastosowań krzyżma (świętego myronu) w liturgii Kościoła prawosławnego. Przedstawione są najpierw szczególne miejsce i znaczenie krzyżma (myronu) w liturgii tradycji bizantyjskiej. Autor omawia następnie ewolucję bizantyjskich namaszczeń chrzcielnych (przedchrzcielne i pochrzcielne) w kontekście wpływów syryjskiej tradycji liturgicznej.  Szczególną uwagę zwraca na namaszczenie krzyżmem (myronem), które w obrządku bizantyjskim pełni rolę sakramentu bierzmowania (miropomazanie).  Ukazuje namaszczenia myronem na różnych częściach ciała i towarzyszące im modlitwy, na przykładzie dawnej praktyki Cerkwi rosyjskiej (XVII wiek). Na koniec podjęta została próba sformułowania liturgicznej teologii ciała ludzkiego, wyłaniająca się z tej wschodniej praktyki wielu namaszczeń w obrzędach bierzmowania.
Clinical diagnostic approach in the treatment of chronic periodontitis in mandibular molars: Clinical cases
Authors: Postnikov M. A. , Golovachev A. M. , Chigarina S. E. , Kudryashov D. N. , Zakharova I. A. , Burakshaev S. A.
Published: October 2023

Background.Inflammatory process in periapical tissues causes tooth extraction in more than 50% of cases. The development of chronic apical periodontitis can be triggered by an intracanal infection in undetected/missed root canal of the mandibular molars. The morphology of mandibular molars is distinguished by additional canals in the mesial root in some cases. Different studies reveal the middle mesial canal in 4.5% to 26% of cases with quite high incidence in youth. The dental therapy has been searching for effective approaches to diagnosis and treatment of chronic periodontitis, enabling the focus of chronic inflammation to be eliminated and the tooth to be saved.Case descriptions.The paper presents clinical cases of patients with destructive changes in bone tissues in the periapical region of the mesial root in mandibular molars. The developing of this pathology is associated with missed anatomy in the mesial root during primary endodontic treatment. The patients underwent clinical examination consisting of basic methods (interview, examination) and additional techniques (intraoral radiography). An additional middle mesial canal in the root of the mandibular molar was identified taking into account the complex morphology of the root system of the tooth and verified by its careful analysis and radiography. The final clinical diagnosis, chronic apical periodontitis (K04.5), was made following the obtained diagnostic results and the ICD-10 classification. Diagnostic examination and endodontic retreatment were performed using a dental operating microscope.Conclusion.An operating dental microscope provides visualization of microscopic anatomotopographical details, promoting the efficiency of diagnosis and treatment of chronic apical periodontitis in mandibular molars. Using dental microscope facilitates systematization of the data obtained during the examination, making a final clinical diagnosis, and development of a reasonable personalized treatment plan focused on detecting an additional middle canal in the mesio-buccal canal of the mandibular molar. Due to the suggested approach, the long-term outcomes of endodontic treatment can be an objective assessed in dynamics, thereby improving the quality of treatment for chronic apical periodontitis in patients.
Chronic endometritis and infertility — in vitro fertilization outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Lokshin V. N. , Kutsenko I. I. , Borovikov I. O. , Bulgakova V. P. , Kravtsova E. I. , Biryukova M. I. , Borovikova O. I. , Nikogda J. V.
Published: October 2023

Background. The relevance of the problem is related to the high prevalence of chronic endometritis (CE); its role in female infertility, implantation failures during assisted reproductive technology procedures, and recurrent miscarriage; as well as the lack of a unified strategy in the diagnosis and treatment of this pathology. The present systematic review with a meta-analysis focuses on evaluating the impact of CE and its therapy on the outcome of in vitro fertilization. In addition, the effect of CE of various severity on the outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies is analyzed. Objective. To analyze the effect of CE of varying severity and its treatment on the outcomes of in vitro fertilization. Methods. Using PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Embase, ELibrary, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), WHO International Clinical Trials Registry, and Russian Science Citation Index, a systematic search was conducted for articles published over the past 12 years that met the following criteria: randomized controlled trial examining the effect of CE of varying severity on fertility and ways to treat it. The following indicators were calculated: ongoing pregnancy/live birth, clinical pregnancy, and miscarriage rates. A total of 4145 patients (from ten studies) were included. A meta-analysis was performed using Stata 11.0 software (The Cochrane Collaboration, Oxford, UK). The heterogeneity was considered low at I2 <30%, moderate at 30–50%, and high at >50%. Results. Women with CE exhibited lower ongoing pregnancy/live birth (OR 1.97; p = 0.02) and clinical pregnancy rates (OR 2.28; p = 0.002) as compared to women without it. CE treatment increased the ongoing pregnancy/live birth (OR 5.33; p < 0.0001) and clinical pregnancy rates (OR 3.64; p = 0.0001). In vitro fertilization outcomes were comparable in women treated for CE and women without CE (ongoing pregnancy/live birth rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and miscarriage rate: p = ns). Women with severe CE exhibited lower ongoing pregnancy/live birth (OR 0.43; p = 0.003) and clinical pregnancy rates (OR 0.40; p = 0.0007). Mild CE showed no significant effect on in vitro fertilization outcomes (ongoing pregnancy/ live birth rate, clinical pregnancy rate, and miscarriage rate: p = ns). Conclusion. The conducted meta-analysis showed that CE significantly reduces the ongoing pregnancy/live birth and clinical pregnancy rates in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization. Noteworthy is that antimicrobial therapy in such patients improves the results of assisted reproductive technologies, which are comparable to those of patients without CE. The negative impact of this pathology on the implantation capacity of the endometrium is most often observed in the severe form, while its mild form has virtually no effect on the in vitro fertilization outcome.
Opportunities for improving personnel situation assessment in community pediatric services: a retrospective analytical descriptive study
Authors: Serdyukov A. G. , Martynenko V. V. , Khan V. R. , Dyachenko T. S. , Voronkov A. A. , Redko A. N.
Published: October 2023

Background. The variety of current methods for assessing the healthcare personnel resources remains insufficient to completely evaluate the actual staffing and needs of certain medical institutions. Using a combination of different sources of data enables a more comprehensive picture of the healthcare personnel situation to be obtained. Objective. To identify the potential for improving approaches to assessment of the personnel situation in community pediatric services at the regional level. Methods. The present study involved data from Krasnodar Krai, Astrakhan and Volgograd Oblasts: Federal Statistical Monitoring form No. 30 “Information on Medical Organization” for 2007–2022, as well as depersonalized data from the regional registers of medical workers and assigned population of Krasnodar Krai as of 01.01.2023. The methodology involved statistical and analytical methods. The study estimated the following parameters: community pediatric staffing in relation to? the child population, the staffing level of pediatric full-time positions, the rate of part-time jobs, and the average number of children per pediatrician. Results. The study justified the possibility of using additional sources of data to evaluate the personnel situation in local, municipal or regional healthcare institutions. The authors suggested an interactive analytical board for graphical visualization of the current state of healthcare human resources. Conclusion. The introduction of additional sources of information and monitoring in the healthcare human resources policy encourages a systematic comprehensive approach to estimating the staffing requirements.
Acessos vasculares em pacientes com doença renal crônica hemodialíticos e o impacto na qualidade de vida
Authors: Silva Uriel David e , Cunha Ana Paula de Souza , Bomfim Danilo Miranda , Souza Bianca Oliveira , Araujo Isabel Pereira , Lima Fernanda Lobo de , Rocha Aieska Geovana Gomes , Sena Isabella Ferreira , Lemos Lucas Brasileiro , Lemos Gisele da Silveira
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar os tipos de acessos vasculares de pacientes em terapia hemodialítica ambulatorial e o impacto na qualidade de vida. Métodos: Estudo transversal, descritivo-analítico, realizado em uma clínica na região sudoeste da Bahia. Foram avaliadas características sociodemográficas, clínicas, de acesso vascular (AV) e de qualidade de vida (QV). A associação entre variáveis categóricas foi avaliada pelo teste de Quiquadrado de Pearson e Exato de Fischer, considerando p<0,05. Os dados foram analisados no programa IBM SPSS, versão 21. O estudo foi aprovado por Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa. Resultados: Foram avaliados 187 pacientes, sendo que 85,0% iniciaram a terapia com cateter duplo lumen (CDL). No primeiro AV houve registro de complicações em 35,0% dos pacientes, sendo a infecção a mais frequente (50,0%). Com relação a ocorrência de sintomas durante a HD, 63,4% relataram de 3 a 5. Verificou-se que o tipo de AV no início da hemodiálise (HD) (p=0,007), o número de CDL confeccionados (p=0,038 e p=0,0037), complicações no primeiro AV (p= 0,001) estiveram associados estaticamente com variáveis de QV. Conclusão: O CDL foi o AV mais frequente para início da HD. O tipo de AV, o número de CDL confeccionados e as complicações no primeiro AV estiveram associados com QV.
EVALUATION OF AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF CLINICAL NURSES TOWARDS PRIMARY ORAL HEALTH CARE OF CHILDREN.
Authors: Kamatchi Mohanraj , Menaka Karupannan , Priyanka Anand Vijayakumar
Published: October 2023

Background & objectives:

Most of the toddlers and early childhood children in developing and under developing countries do not visit dental clinics for oral examinations earlier than three years of age though they often visit primary health care providers for regular medical checkups. Health care providers like nurses are easily available and are in frequent contact with expecting mothers and children for routine check ups. This provides an opportunity to join in oral health promotion and care into health care. Nurses play a major as well as prominent role in providing health services, along with the general physicians. Yet, the nurses can be efficiently employed to promote oral health awareness among the community level. The oral health should have greater importance in the nurse for identification and diagnosis of dental and oral diseases. The aim of this study was to study the awareness, knowledge and attitude towards primary oral health care of children among clinical nurses.

Methods:

A total of 200 clinical nurses received a questionnaire that included demographic data, questions to assess the oral knowledge, oral awareness and attitude towards primary oral health care of the children. Data was collected, tabulated and statistically analysed.

Results:

The result showed that most nursing students (80%) are unaware about primary oral health care disease and the importance of primary teeth are also not known by both the private and government college nursing students.

Interpretation & conclusion:

Primary health care nurses lack knowledge and awareness in oral and dental health care. Nurses have positive attitude and willingness to obtain more information for appropriate oral health care. Training and encouragement for the nurses helps to promote oral health and prevent dental diseases in children.
COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF FIXED VERSUS REMOVABLE ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCES IN CORRECTING ANTERIOR CROSSBITE IN MIXED DENTITION.
Authors: Jha Anju , Ray Samarendra , Jha Sovendu
Published: October 2023

Background:

Anterior crossbite is a common malocclusion whose prevalence vary from country to country. It is around 6-8% in India.

Aim & Objective:

To evaluate the effectiveness of fixed versus removable orthodontic appliances in correction of anterior crossbite in the mixed dentition.

Material & Methods:

A sample size of 75 subjects were selected on differential selective criteria with history of no previous orthodontic treatment, mixed dentition, anterior crossbite with moderate space discrepancy (< 3mm), non- extraction orthodontic mechanotherapy with ANB > 0°. A written consent was signed. Treatment with two parallel mode was designed, either with a removable appliance with springs or a fixed appliance with orthodontic brackets. To standardize the design for evaluation "Randomized Controlled Trials" (RCTs) were applied and parameters like rate of success, treatment duration, pre & post treatment differences in the overjet, overbite and arch length were accessed.

Results:

The treatment was successfully completed in all the patients by both the treatment modalities. Method Error Analysis (MEA) & Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) were used for statistical analysis. SPSS significantly showed the average treatment time by the fixed appliance was comparatively less (1.4 months, P < 0.05). Increase in arch length and overjet in both treatment modalities were recorded, but it was significantly higher in fixed mechanotherapy (P < 0.05 and P < 0.01).

Conclusion:

Both, fixed and removal orthodontic appliances can successfully treat anterior crossbite in mixed dentition with short- term orthodontic treatment.
A COMAPARATIVE STUDY OF THE CLINICAL EFFICIENCY OF A CHEMO MECHANICAL AGENT, BRIX- 3000, ROUND BUR FOR CARIES REMOVAL. AN IN VIVO STUDY.
Authors: Makkar Sameer , Sood Akanksha , Negi Shabnam , Sikri Jyotsana
Published: October 2023

AIM:

To compare and evaluate the effectiveness of caries removal using two methods: a chemo mechanical agent, Brix3000 and conventional rotary instruments. This study also compared the difference in pain and discomfort caused by both the methods.

METHODOLOGY:

Owing o the power of the study, forty young participants aged between 20-30yrs, were enrolled in this study. The patient with a deep Class I carious lesion extending upto middle third of dentin and no symptoms were selected. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups: Group I Brix3000 (n=20), Group II conventional method (n=20). Complete caries was excavated in both groups and then analyzed with tactile assessment. The parameters assessed were: pain, discomfort level throughout the procedure and mean time required for the treatment.

RESULTS:

The study showed that conventional rotary instrumentation method required significantly less time for caries removal (p = .001). but resulted in statistically higher pain score (p = .002) and discomfort to the patient as compared to the BRIX3000.

CONCLUSION:

These findings suggest that BRIX3000 is an excellent treatment option for caries removal with the same effectiveness and less trauma than the conventional method, inspite of it taking a longer time to remove the caries.
ATTITUDE TOWARDS COVID-19 IN DENTAL COLLEGE POPULATION: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY.
Authors: Sudheer Archana , Tiwari Aparajita , Kumari Anjali , Singh Amit Kumar , Kumar Anand , Pandey Nitesh
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

In this COVID -19 pandemic dentists are at high risk of cross-infection. The dental practice is a source of cross contamination in the absence of adequate preventive measures. As COVID -19 is highly contagious and use of air rotors adds to air born route for transmission and dentist's proximity to the oropharyngeal area of the patient, a dental professional is always at higher risk. Therefore all the dental students and professionals should be competent with knowledge and must be aware of precautionary methods, social distancing, sanitization and vaccination.

Aim:

The present study is aimed to assess the attitude towards COVID-19 in dental college population

Materials & Methods:

This study was conducted among 200 participants, the faculties and students in a dental college. A ten questions multiple choice questionnaire form was prepared on effect of COVID-19 on participant's life and distributed among the participants who were divided into two groups as faculty & students, in the dental college and their response was tabulated and analyzed.

Results:

The results of this study suggested that majority of participants of both the groups strictly followed precautionary measures, followed social distancing, taken both the doses of vaccination and showed positive attitude towards prevention of further spread of corona virus.

Conclusion:

The participants in this study seemed to be aware of the detrimental effects of COVID-19 and had good knowledge, attitude and selfcare practice, which are necessary in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
PROSTHODONTIC MANAGEMENT OF KNIFE-EDGE RIDGE USING CUSTOMIZED PREFABRICATED METAL MESH CUSTOM TRAY IMPRESSION TECHNIQUE
Authors: Sikri Arpit , Sikri Jyotsana , Singh Nimmi , Bali Poonam , Mittal Neeraj
Published: October 2023

Knife-edge ridge is a form of an alveolar ridge primarily caused by lateral resorption i.e. bone resorption on the buccal as well as lingual areas at a faster pace. It is usually a common clinical finding affecting the mandibular edentulous ridges; in particular, the mandibular anterior region. It can be attributed to a number of reasons i.e. the etiology is similar to the multifactorial etiology of the residual ridge resorption. The treatment options or management of knife- edge ridge generally includes a surgical and a non-surgical approach. The non-surgical approach involves the fabrication of conventional removable dentures using various modified impression materials & techniques. Prosthetic management of the patients with knife-edge ridge is a testing situation for the prosthodontist. The basic principles of retention, support, and stability are important in defining the success of a complete denture; the same can be affected in unconventional situations like knife-edge ridge. The incorporation of the conventional impression techniques may lead to an unstable and an unsatisfactory denture. Therefore, various impression materials & techniques have been proposed in literature to overcome such issues. This case report portrays an innovative and practical yet simple modified impression technique utilizing the incorporation of a customized prefabricated metal mesh into the custom tray i.e. single step impression technique using polyvinyl siloxane as the impression material of choice for managing the knife-edge ridge situation in the mandibular arch and ultimately ensuring a well-fitting prosthesis.
ACANTHOMATOUS AMELOBLASTOMA IN ANTERIOR MANDIBULAR REGION: A RARE CASE REPORT
Authors: Sah Neha , Kumar Ajay , Sah Sonam , Shivhare Peeyush , Shekhar Amlendu , Adit
Published: October 2023

After odontoma, ameloblastoma is the second most common odontogenic tumor. Ameloblastoma is locally aggressive and exhibit high tendency of recurrence. It arises from the remnants of odontogenic epithelium, odontogenic cystic lining and the basal layer of the oral mucosa. Ameloblastoma accounts for 1% of all odontogenic cyst and tumors, and 9-11% of various odontogenic tumors of the jaw. There is no sex predilection, it affects both the genders equally, and male to female ratio is 1:1. Clinically it present as painless, slow-growing odontogenic tumor, usually involves mandibular posterior region. There are several histological varieties of ameloblastoma but the acanthomatous variety being one of the rarest. We present a case of acanthomatous ameloblastoma involving mandibular anterior region.
RADICULAR CYST : A CASE SERIES WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Authors: Kulkarni Abhay , Badal Sheeraz , Suramwad Vandana V. , Deshmukh Priyanka
Published: October 2023

Radicular cysts are the most common odontogenic cystic lesions of jaws, these are inflammatory in origin. These cysts result from the proliferation of cell rests of Malassez in the periodontal ligament as a consequence of inflammation, following pulpal necrosis of a nonvital tooth. The condition is usually asymptomatic but can result in a slow-growth in the affected region. On radiography the lesion is often seen as a round or oval, well circumscribed radiolucent area involving the apex of the infected tooth. Nonsurgical management should be the treatment of choice of a radicular cyst. However, periapical surgery is often considered, if the lesion is extensive and fails to reply to a nonsurgical approach.

The case report is of a 43-year-old male patient with the complaint of swelling in an anterior region of maxilla since past 2 months which was gradually increase in size with no history of any pain or pus discharge. Patient had history of root canal treatment with upper right canine 10 years back.

The second case report is of 45-year-old male patient with the complaint of pus discharge from destructed teeth in anterior region since one month. No intraoral and extra oral swelling present.

The third case report is of 15 yrs. old male patient with the complaint of pain in upper anterior tooth since 7 days. Patient had history of root canal treatment with right lateral incisor 2 months back.

The definitive diagnosis was made based on clinical, radiological and histopathological examination. Both the case reports discusses detailed description of clinical, radiographic, histopathologic features, pathogenesis, and its surgical management.
Morphofunctional retinal pigment epithelium changes in normal eye and age-related macular degeneration
Authors:   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Fayzrakhmanov R.R. ,   Institute of Advanced Training of Physicians N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Вosov E.D. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation,   Institute of Advanced Training of Physicians N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Bogdanova V.A. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Vaganova E.E. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation, Sekhina O.L. ,   N.I. Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, Moscow, Russian Federation
Published: October 2023

Relevance. The retinal pigment epithelium performs a number of highly specialized functions. The relevance of studying morphological changes in the pigment epithelium is associated with an increased number of patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), polypoid choroidal vasculopathy, central serous retinopathy and retinitis pigmentosa. The increase in the number of patients with these pathologies is associated both with the general trend of aging of the world's population and with modern opportunities for mass diagnostics. Pathomorphological changes in the pigment layer are an important indicator of the development of AMD. Purpose. To analyze features of retinal pigment epithelium in normal and pathological conditions. Material and methods. The literature review was carried out using PubMed and Sochape Library. Results. Several authors present data about the complication of retinal detachment with development of the retinal pigment epithelium tear. The key criterion for tear treatment is the height of the pigment layer detachment. Violation of the integrity of the pigment layer in the long term is a factor in decrease or complete loss of vision. This is especially characteristic when a tear is formed in the central area of the retina. Also, visual impairment is observed in cases of submacular hemorrhage and fibrous scar formation. Conclusion. An important point, at present, is guidelines development for patients with pigment epithelium tears, it will allow to manage this condition on the background of concomitant disease. Key words: retinal pigment epithelium, age-related macular degeneration, pigment epithelium tear
Analisis Pemilihan Optimizer dalam Arsitektur Convolution Neural Network VGG16 dan Inception untuk Sistem Pengenalan Wajah
Authors: Wardani Ken Ratri Retno , Suryalim Hanjaya , Engel Ventje J. Lewi , Christian Hans
Published: October 2023

Penggunaan sistem pengenalan wajah semakin meningkat dewasa ini karena itu penting untuk menemukan cara yang optimal dalam meningkatkan akurasi pengenalan wajah. Pengenalan wajah memanfaatkan arsitektur Convolution Neural Network (CNN), tersusun dari lapisan-lapisan konvolusi yang diikuti oleh fully connected layer. Lapisan konvolusi ini yang bertanggungjawab atas proses ekstraksi fitur pada citra yang akan digunakan untuk klasifikasi citra tersebut. Pada penelitian ini diuji dua jenis arsitektur CNN yaitu VGG16 dan Inception untuk mengukur akurasi pengenalan wajah. Faktor lain seperti hyperparameter juga memegang andil tingkat akurasi model. Hyperparameter yang diuji pada penelitian kali ini adalah jenis optimizer dan pengaruh perubahan learning rate pada akurasi. Optimizer bekerja dengan cara mengubah nilai bobot dan bias saat proses backpropagation dengan tujuan menghasilkan nilai error yang minimum. Setiap optimizer memiliki algoritma yang unik. Pengujian menggunakan 2 dataset yaitu Komnet dan Yale, serta melakukan pengujian pengaruh preprocessing MCLAHE terhadap akurasi. Hasil akurasi tertinggi yang dicapai adalah arsitektur Inception dengan optimizer AdaDelta pada dataset Komnet+MCLAHE. Akurasi pada tahap pelatihan mencapai 98%. Rata-rata akurasi setelah model diuji dengan 10-fold cross validation adalah 99.3%.
Sistem Informasi Pengelolaan Alat Berat (Studi Kasus Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang Kota Pontianak)
Authors: Denibetri Fransiska Risa , Ripanti Eva Faja , Novriando Haried
Published: October 2023

Alat berat adalah komponen penting pada proyek kontstruksi dan evakuasi. Ketersedian alat berat yang terbatas membuat Dinas Pekerjaan Umum dan Penataan Ruang (DPUPR) Kota Pontianak yang dikelola oleh UPTD Alat Berat menyediakan jasa penyewaan alat berat untuk menghasilkan Pemasukan Anggaran Daerah (PAD). Sistem yang sudah berjalan memiliki beberapa kelemahan yaitu setiap proses-proses belum terintegrasi secara real time, sehingga untuk mengoptimalkan proses monitor, kontrol dan pengambilan keputusan diperlukan sistem informasi pengelolaan alat berat. Sistem informasi pengelolaan alat berat yang akan dikembangkan pada penelitian ini memfasilitasi proses pendataan alat berat, penyewaan alat berat dimana penyewaan terdiri atas kegiatan sewa alat, pembayaran, penjadwalan, dan perekapan berkas, dan perawatan yang terdiri atas kegiatan pendataan perawatan serta pembelian sparepart. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengoptimalkan sistem pengelolaan alat berat dalam pemonitoran, pengontrolan dan pengambilan keputusan. Beberapa pendekatan yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data-data yang dibutuhkan yaitu studi literatur, observasi, dan wawancara. Pengembangan sistem dibuat dengan metode system development life cycle, dengan model Rapid Application Development (RAD) yaitu prototype. Pengembangan prototype menggunakan aplikasi desain digital figma. Sistem yang dikembangkan berbasis website menggunakan framework PHP codeigniter 4. Pengujian sistem menggunakan black box testing dan UAT. Sistem yang dikembangkan dapat berjalan sesuai kebutuhan sistem informasi pengelolaan alat berat dan diterima oleh pengguna dengan sangat baik, hal tersebut menunjukan keefektifan penggunaan model prototipe dalam pengembangan perangkat lunak yang berfokus pada kepuasan pengguna dikarenakan adanya komunikasi dan kerja sama tim yang baik. Penggunaan aplikasi desain digital seperti figma mempermudah saat memberi gambaran yang jelas kepada pengguna terutama saat menggunakan model prototype.
Optically Transparent Lead Halide Perovskite Ceramics
Authors: Brennan Michael C. , McCleese Christopher L. , Loftus Lauren M. , Lipp Jeremiah , Carter Michael J. , Stevenson Peter R. , Grusenmeyer Tod A.
Published: October 2023

In this report, we utilize room-temperature uniaxial pressing at applied loads achievable with low-cost, laboratory-scale presses to fabricate freestanding CH3NH3PbX3 (X-=Br- ,Cl-) polycrystalline ceramics with millimeter thicknesses and optical transparency up to ~70% in the infrared. As-fabricated perovskite ceramics can be produced with desirable form factors (i.e., size, shape, and thickness) and high quality surfaces without any post-processing (e.g., cutting or polishing). We additionally expect this method to be broadly applicable to a large swath of metal halide perovskites and not just the compositions shown here. Highly scalable methods to produce polycrystalline lead halide perovskite ceramics will enable key advancements in critical perovskite-based technologies (e.g., direct X-ray/-ray detectors, scintillators, nonlinear optics). In addition to ceramic fabrication, we analyze microstructure—optical property relationships through detailed experiments (e.g., transmission measurements, electron microscopy, X-ray tomography, optical profilometry, etc.) as well as modelling based on Mie light scattering theory. In tandem, experiments and modelling illustrate the effects of scattering sources on transparency and reveal microstructural parameters necessary to attain near optimal transparency in perovskite polycrystalline ceramics.