bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Study of Picolinic Acid Levels in Patients of Severe Depression with and without Suicidality
Authors: Savita Vijay , Pal Virendra Singh , Bagul Koustubh , Mudgal Varchasvi
Published: October 2023

Background and Aim:

Picolinic acid (PIC) is a metabolite of the kynurenine pathway, which is involved in the degradation of tryptophan, an essential amino acid. PIC has been suggested to have neuroprotective effects by inhibiting the production of quinolinic acid, a neurotoxic agent that can induce inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain. Several studies have reported the altered levels of PIC and other kynurenine metabolites in patients with suicidal behavior, indicating a possible link between PIC and suicide risk. However, the exact role of PIC in the pathophysiology of suicide is not fully understood and requires further investigation. We aim to assess the levels of PIC in patients with severe depression with and without suicidal attempts.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-sectional, observation study was conducted at MGM Medical College, Indore. The study consisted of two groups: Group A including patients of depression with suicidal attempt(s) and Group B including patients of depression without any suicidal attempt. After obtaining written informed consent, recruitment of the subjects was done as per strict inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria. Sociodemographic parameters such as age, gender, residence, and marital status were collected along with the clinical parameters such as Hamilton depression rating scale (HAM-D), Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire Revised (SBQ-R) score, and Beck Scale for suicidal ideation (BSSI). Blood samples of both the groups were measured for serum PIC using an auto analyzer.

Results:

Serum PIC levels were significantly lower (124.33 ± 51.15 ng/L) in the depression with suicidal attempt group than depression without suicide attempt which was 163 ± 41.28 ng/L (P < 0.01). SBQ-R, BSSI score, and number of suicide attempts correlated negatively with serum PIC levels.

Conclusion:

The depression with suicidal attempt(s) group has shown lower mean serum PIC levels than the depression without suicidal attempt(s) group, which was statistically significant. This indicates serum PIC could be a marker in severe depression.
Comparison of micromorphological changes in enamel using SEM analysis after conventional and erbium, chromium:yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet hard-tissue laser fissurotomy: An in vitro study
Authors: Aggarwal Priyanka , Anand Pallavi , Singh Kopal , Jhingan Pulkit , Malik Manvi , Mathur Shivani
Published: October 2023

Background:

Well articulated by John Knowles – ”Everything has to evolve or else it perishes.” With the paradigm shift of emphasis toward the prevention of dental caries, it has been proven that laser irradiation protects against both caries initiation and caries progression.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the micromorphology of caries-free extracted premolars using a Scanning electron microscope (SEM) after fissurotomy by conventional fissurotomy bur and erbium, chromium: yttrium, scandium, gallium, and garnet (ER, CR: YSGG) hard-tissue laser.

Methodology:

Sixty caries-free premolars extracted atraumatically for orthodontic treatment were included in the study. The samples were divided into two groups randomly (Group 1: fissurotomy by bur, n = 30, and Group 2: fissurotomy by hard-tissue laser, n = 30). Each sample was further divided into halves from the occlusal surface wherein one-half of the occlusal surface received fissurotomy procedure and the other half was control. Samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for micromorphological changes.

Results:

Profile image of control samples revealed the disorganization of enamel surface at the junction of fissures forming a heterogeneous tissue and agglomeration of enamel with deep pit and fissure. On the contrary, the image of experimented samples (with laser fissurotomy) showed smooth enamel surface and homogeneous enamel subsurface with wider pit and fissure owing to self-cleansing ability.

Conclusion:

On the grounds of the present study results, it could be concluded that the intervention of ER, CR: YSGG hard-tissue laser possesses self-cleansable pit and fissures for caries prevention and has the potential to irradicate the smear layer entirely for superior attachment of remineralizing agents.
Effectiveness of resin infiltration (ICON) and microabrasion-remineralization technique with two remineralizing agents (Tooth Mousse and Toothmin) on permanent incisor hypoplasia – A randomized clinical trial
Authors: Shah Yash , Deshpande Anshula , Jain Aishwarya , Jaiswal Vidhi , Andharia Mudra
Published: October 2023

Aims:

The study aims to compare the effect of resin infiltration and microabrasion-remineralization (MAb-Re) with Tooth Mousse and Toothmin on permanent incisor hypoplasia.

Materials and Methods:

The study included children with permanent incisor hypoplasia above 9 years of age, 171 teeth divided randomly into four groups: Group A – ICON, Group B – MAb-Re using Tooth Mousse, Group C – MAb-Re using Toothmin, and Group D – control group. Process involved taking standardized photographs at T1 - before intervention, T2 - immediately after treatment, and T3 – 6-month follow-up. Color evaluation, area calculation, participant and expert opinion using a Likert scale, treatment time, and cost-effectiveness were all taken into consideration during the assessment.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data were collected, entered into a computer, and analyzed; one-way ANOVA was used for intergroup assessment.

Results:

Overall color change was evident immediately after treatment in the ICON group compared to other groups (P < 0.05). However, no significant difference in color change was visible between the groups after 6 months. Reduction in hypoplastic area was seen in all the groups. The mean time was similar for all the groups. Toothmin was found to be the most cost-effective in comparison with the other two interventions.

Conclusions:

ICON proved to be more effective immediately after treatment for masking incisor hypoplasia. However, at 6-month follow-up interval, all the groups gave similar results.
Unusual Complications of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery
Authors: Faheem Mohd , Jaiswal Manish , Prajapati Hanuman P. , Kumar Raj , Saba Noor us , Ojha Bal K.
Published: October 2023

Background:

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP shunt) surgery is one of the most common procedures being performed in the pediatric age group in neurosurgical centers worldwide. Although considered a simple surgery, the complications have made it one of the most difficult procedures to manage in the long term. In this study, we describe our experiences in managing the unusual complications of this common procedure in children.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study enrolled 13 pediatric cases having unusual complications related to VP shunt who presented to us from August 2013 to August 2019. All the cases were evaluated for their demographic profile, type of complications, possible pathophysiology, outcome, and management. We had used only spring-valve-based Chhabra VP shunt in all of our cases.

Results:

The age group ranged between 2 and 18 years, with a male to female ratio of 9:4. Anal extrusion of distal shunt tube was observed in four cases, and two cases each of urethral and oral extrusion were also seen. Two cases developed extrusion of shunt tube through the anterior abdominal wall and one case developed umbilical fistula. Multiple extradural hematoma and intraventricular bleed with partial shunt coil were also seen in each of the cases, respectively. All cases were managed as per need.

Conclusion:

Unusual complications of VP shunt surgery are increasingly being observed nowadays. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of these complications result in an excellent outcome.
Position of Tonsillar Tip in Relation to Foramen Magnum in Children with Structurally Normal MRI Brain Imaging
Authors: Putrevu VenkataPravallika , Thodika Unais Chettian , Raiyani Yatin Vinodray , Mangaleswaran Balamurugan
Published: October 2023

Introduction:

The position of the tonsillar tip in relation to the foramen magnum varies from individual to individual, even after excluding all predisposing factors that might alter the tonsillar tip position; the mere presence of the tonsillar ectopia should not be misinterpreted as Chiari malformation.

Aim:

Our aim is to establish the normal range of the tonsillar tip position and the incidence of tonsillar ectopia and its relation to age and sex in asymptomatic Indian children with structurally normal MRI brain imaging.

Materials and Methods:

We have conducted a retrospective data collection comprising 301 structurally normal MRI brain images done for children younger than 14 years, in which we measured the level of the tonsillar tip from the foramen magnum by taking the Mc Rae line as constant. Measurements were taken in the right and left parasagittal sections of T1-weighted MRI brain images by using pre-existing software.

Statistical Analysis Used:

Data analysis was done by SPSS v 25.0; all P values <0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Results and Conclusion:

The incidence of tonsillar ectopia in Indian children was about 13.79%, and the median tonsillar position was 3.2 mm above the foramen magnum with a median range of 5.2 mm above to the level of the foramen magnum (0).
Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Following Snake Bite in a Child
Authors: Ramanan Rakesh , Cheruvallil Shaji Velayudhan , Abdulkhayarkutty Kabeer , Sudhakaran Prasanth
Published: October 2023

Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) occurs in children commonly following infections and vaccination. Central demyelinating disorder such as ADEM following snake bite is rarely reported. We present a case of an 11-year-old boy who developed altered sensorium and quadriparesis suggestive of ADEM following a cobra bite. The role of early diagnosis with a high index of clinical suspicion and optimum neuroimaging modality in recovery is highlighted.
SSPE in Children Younger than 3 Years
Authors: Kumar Neeraj , Pandey Shweta , Uniyal Ravi , Rizvi Imran , Malhotra Hardeep Singh , Garg Ravindra Kumar
Published: October 2023

Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE) is typically observed in school-going children, adolescents, and young adults. Herein, we report a 3-year-old boy of SSPE and systematically review all such reported cases (age ≤3 years). We searched PubMed database on June 16, 2020 with “English language & Human only” restrictions. Eligible publications were screened and retrieved by three authors (NK, SP, and RU). Variables like author, year of publication, country, age of onset, sex, duration of illness, immunization, history of measles, clinical presentation, neuroimaging, treatment, and outcome were extracted. Neurological outcome was assessed in terms of improvement, static course or death. The defined search criteria resulted in 791 manuscripts (1951 to June 16, 2020). Only 47 manuscripts were eligible for data extraction. Seventy cases were retrieved. The mean age of onset was 26.34 months. The M:F ratio was 3.2:1. Turkey (19 cases), India (10 cases), and Japan (10 cases) collectively comprised more than half cases of SSPE. Only six children were immunized, 17 have no measles immunization, and the rest 47 had insufficient immunization records. Preceding history of measles was present in 27 cases. Most patients presented in stage II/III with altered sensorium, myoclonic jerks, and seizures. The most common reported outcome was death (18/70) followed by vegetative state (10/70). The absence of measles vaccination is frequently associated with childhood SSPE. Early measles vaccination may prevent SSPE in toddlers. Perinatal measles infection results in short onset latency and fulminant course. Outcome was not good in reviewed age group of ≤3 years.
Distilled Routing Transformer for Driving Behavior
Prediction
Authors: Gao Jun , Yi Jiangang , Murphey Yi Lu
Published: October 2023

The uncertainty of a driver’s state, the variability of the traffic environment,
and the complexity of road conditions have made driving behavior a critical
factor affecting traffic safety. Accurate predicting of driving behavior is
therefore crucial for ensuring safe driving. In this research, an efficient
framework, distilled routing transformer (DRTR), is proposed for driving
behavior prediction using multiple modality data, i.e., front view video frames
and vehicle signals. First, a cross-modal attention distiller is introduced,
which distills the cross-modal attention knowledge of a fusion-encoder
transformer to guide the training of our DRTR and learn deep interactions
between different modalities. Second, since the multi-modal learning usually
requires information from the macro view to the micro view, a self-attention
(SA)-routing module is custom-designed for SA layers in DRTR for dynamic
scheduling of global and local attentions for each input instance. Finally, a
Mogrifier long short-term memory (Mogrifier LSTM) network is employed for DRTR
to predict driving behaviors. We applied our approach to real-world data
collected during drives in both urban and freeway environments by an
instrumented vehicle. The experimental results demonstrate that the DRTR can
predict the imminent driving behavior effectively while enjoying a faster
inference speed than other state-of-the-art (SOTA) baselines.
Steel, Corrosion- and Heat-Resistant, Welded Tubing 18Cr - 10.5Ni - 0.40Ti (321) Solution Heat Treated
Authors:   AMS F Corrosion and Heat Resistant Alloys Committee
Published: October 2023

This specification covers a corrosion- and heat-resistant steel in the form of welded tubing.
New Technologies, Training Initiatives and the Future of Manuscript Studies
Authors: Poleg Eyal
Published: October 2023

We are standing at the edge of a major transformation in manuscript studies.
Digital surrogates, Digital Humanities analyses and the rise of new scientific
analytical technologies proliferate across universities, libraries and museums.
They change the way we consult, research and disseminate historical manuscripts
to reveal hitherto unknown, and unknowable, information. This article looks at
how the field can best integrate these transformations. Concentrating on
training programmes for advanced students as a way of reimagining the field, it
provides concrete advice for the future of manuscript studies, arguing that the
existence of manuscript studies as removed from Digital Humanities and heritage
science is becoming more and more artificial and detrimental to the future of
the field.
Safavid and Mughal Empires in Contact
Authors: Pourjavady Reza , Rezania Kianoosh
Published: October 2023

In the introduction to this special issue, the editors attempt to portray the emergence/formation of a pluralistic atmosphere in Mughal India in the early modern era as a reciprocate reaction beginning with the migration of a group of not entirely religiously open-minded Iranian scholars to a not yet pluralistic Mughal India. They point out that the migration of Iranian scholars to Mughal India both enhanced the plurality of the Mughal intellectual atmosphere and their own openness. They then highlight some significant characteristics of the new/newly emerged discourse in the Mughal empire, such as pluralism, rationalism, antiquarianism, and Persianization. The editors moreover endeavor to point out these characteristics in the processes investigated by the authors of the special issue.
Purum taçque coya, Virgen Maria: The Feminine Sacred and the Virgin Mary in Sixteenth- and Seventeenth-Century Quechua Doctrinal Texts
Authors: Gruda Szymon
Published: October 2023

The paper offers an analysis of Quechua words and phrases used in reference to the Virgin Mary in four doctrinal works published between 1585 and 1631. The objective of the analysis is to determine the strategies of intercultural translation employed by the authors of the texts and to reconstruct the possible reception on the part of their intended audience. The analysis reveals that, apart from the formulae adapted from the European tradition, the authors drew the means of expression from precontact Andean religion and culture, especially from its ways of referencing religiously important female figures: the Quya and the female deities. This practice was most probably based on an assumption on the part of the authors that the connotations of Quechua words and phrases used by them corresponded to those which formed part of the established practice of Marian devotion in the Western Christendom. It enabled, however, a reading of the texts that construes a figure of Mary as analogous, perhaps even identical in some aspects, to female deities of the Andean religion.
A Unique Approach to Noise to Electricity Generation
Authors: Anusha Kotla , Asrita Koppisetti , Vallabhapurapu Tejaswini , Siva Prasad Kowdodi
Published: October 2023

Noise is an essential form that is available all around us. Noise is a powerful resource that can create a hefty number of changes in the environment. The impacts of noise on the world, including our perceptions of it, are significant. The impact can be either in a positive way or negative. In negative perception, the noise enveloped is getting wasted. Loudspeakers used during political rallies, industrial equipment, generators, and loudspeakers at religious sites, airports, and railroad tracks, are some other sources of noise. It has been proven that prolonged introduction to loud noise has negative effects on human health. So, to reduce the effects of noise pollution on humans, there have been different initiatives taken up. One among those is by generating electric energy as noise can generate vibrations which can help in the movement of particles or keep pressure on the particles. This pressure caused by the vibrations of the noise can be used to generate electrical energy. In this paper, we are looking into another dimension of producing electricity from the noise by a simple experiment using a sub-woofer, vibration sensor and AtMega2560. The basic ideology of generating electricity through noise is by Resonance.
The Case for Computational Competence and Transversal Skills: Using Digital Tools and Spaces for Qualitative Research
Authors: Pope Elizabeth M. , Costa António Pedro
Published: October 2023

When digital tools or spaces are involved in the design and implementation of qualitative research projects, the researcher is faced with the need to develop another type of competence, computational. Digital tools and spaces are growing avenues which facilitate data collection and analysis in new ways, such as through online surveys, videoconferencing platforms, social media sites, and qualitative data analysis software (QDAS). To utilize these tools, researchers need both computational competence and transversal skills. These skills allow the researcher (or research team) to transfer their knowledge of designing and implementing qualitative research to the digital realm, assuring trustworthiness and ethical behavior in using a digital tool or space. This essay discusses these two dimensions and how appropriating computational competence and transversal skills through digital tools or spaces may lead to higher-quality research projects.
Using Qualitative Data to Synthesize a Theory on Post-Traumatic Growth Following Intimate Partner Violence
Authors: Bryngeirsdottir Hulda S. , Halldorsdottir Sigridur
Published: October 2023

Theories are an essential part of the knowledge base of each discipline. One of the missions of scientists is to develop theories and to keep on doing more research to further develop or correct theories based on evidence-based research. So, this is a process which never ends. Theories are developed and tested through research and once they have been sufficiently tested, they become part of science. The main research question was: What are the main components of the PTG journey of female IPV survivors? The aim of this paper is to describe the process of how we answered the research question by developing a theory on post-traumatic-growth (PTG) following intimate partner violence (IPV) from the perspective of female survivors. We aim to describe and explain it more comprehensively than is possible in a single paper where a theory is being introduced. We emphasize how we synthesized the theory by using own qualitative research and the accompanying unpublished qualitative data (transcripts) and then used systematic comparison of these to the literature. The method of theory synthesis involves three main steps: (1) specification of the key concepts and key statements of the theory; (2) a review of the literature to identify components related to the key concepts and key statements; and (3) organization of the key concepts and key statements into an integrated description of the phenomena under study. By using qualitative research results and accompanying qualitative data we were able to synthesize a theory describing the PTG journey of female survivors of IPV from their own perspective. In the presentation of the theory, we used text, tables and a figure describing and explaining their journey. We conclude that when synthesizing qualitative data and findings from qualitative studies into theories, a theory synthesis is a valid method. All theories must be tested and revised through concept revision and statement revision in the light of new knowledge. To further develop this theory, more research is also needed due to the gap of research in this field.
Undergraduate and Graduate Students’ Challenges: A Qualitative Study with ONDAS Framework Across Multiple Disciplines and Innovative Research Methodologies
Authors: Akram Omar Khasro , Franco Daniel José , Lee Apina
Published: October 2023

The integration levels among research methods, management, research tools, and psychology could guide the development of the ONDAS framework toward the secrets of knowledge. The research grounds on undergraduate and graduate students' challenges, with particular emphasis on the need for writing critical literature reviews and weaknesses in identifying benchmark studies to extract the research gap and main research questions, resulting in most fresh graduate students not graduating on time. Some master’s students write doctoral theses, and vice versa, confusing their identified research approach. The study utilizes desk documents to identify the main problems that most students experienced during their research, to determine the knowledge structure through the analysis of benchmark studies, and to achieve the framework’s development foundation. As a result, it proposes ONDAS framework characteristics, procedures, and rules to be applied in different fields through data triangulation. Aiming to help the research process, ONDAS focused the study from its very beginning until viva voice discussion; this framework decreases the time of writing and preparation, guiding the research and strategy processes, and promoting tools to help with the analysis and elaboration of final theses. Results were achieved by a qualitative approach using the case study method that includes 40 participants in a semi-structured questionnaire on their experiences with ONDAS framework. Most participants showed higher control and motivation, finishing on time and conducting their research with high precision and focus, establishing the integration of four primary levels that aid in developing the ONDAS framework across multiple disciplines and innovative research methodologies. Specifically, it is helpful for the scientific research community in academic-industry liaisons. This study is seen as the first of its kind to assess participants' attitudes, especially their research journey that serves as the primary way of adoption.
Caught Between Epistemology and Field-Conditions: Travails of Young Qualitative Policy Researchers in India
Authors: Pendharker Sameer , Swami Sneha , Mhatre Himali , Wagle Subodh
Published: October 2023

The qualitative approach is immensely helpful in policy research as it provides a comprehensive, contextually grounded, and nuanced understanding of policy processes and issues. It is characterized by certain epistemological imperatives that demand the collection of rich, diverse data and a thick description of the context. However, conducting fieldwork to collect data required to fulfill these imperatives poses diverse and stiff challenges, especially for young policy researchers in the Indian context. In this background, this paper argues that, while epistemological principles require qualitative researchers to collect rich and diverse data, the researcher’s social identity and the socio-political ground reality in the field pose significant challenges for young policy researchers in collecting field data. More specifically, the paper discusses the challenges posed by different elements of the researcher’s social identity like economic class, caste, gender, and education. It also discusses the challenges posed by different elements of the socio-political ground reality in the field such as socio-economic inequality, gatekeeping, and by politics played by field-level actors like primary contacts, community leaders, participant groups, and public bureaucrats. It draws from the thematic analysis of fieldwork experiences documented (in the form of fieldnotes and different types of memos) by three Indian researchers (including two females) who were collecting qualitative data for three previous and separate qualitative research projects. This fieldwork was carried out in two different states in India. The discussion in this paper will prove helpful, especially to young qualitative researchers, in planning and executing their fieldwork in developing countries, especially in India.
African-Centered Psychological Perspective on Happiness
Authors: Ratele Kopano , Rustin Carmine
Published: October 2023

Happiness scholarship has gained prominence in a number of disciplines over the last few decades, including economics and psychology. In South Africa, we have observed an uptick in happiness studies, but also that these studies are mostly using quantitative methodologies. What is missing in nearly all these studies are conceptualizations of happiness from African-centered decolonial psychological perspectives. The main objective in this article is to approach happiness from an African-centered decolonial psychological perspective. The article draws on data from a qualitative study which investigated happiness and gender equality amongst South African women. Convenience sampling was employed to recruit participants. Eleven qualitative individual interviews were conducted with key informants and three focus groups with women who shared their everyday lived experiences of happiness. We draw only from the individual interviews. The interviews were subjected to an adapted, theoretically driven thematic analysis informed by African-centered decolonial psychological interpretations. Whilst we identified four key themes, we report and discuss only two of these, namely: happiness as inter-connectedness and happiness as maintaining a balanced life. The perspective we adopt in this article offers an opportunity to unpack how happiness is inter-connectedness and how happiness is a balanced life. In enmeshing decolonial African-centered perspectives and African feminist psychology, it was possible to not only produce a more situated analysis of women’s happiness but also to center issues of gender and gender inequality within African-centered psychological thought. Potential directions for further contextual and transnational qualitative studies on happiness that incorporate African-centered decolonial perspectives are offered.
Study on Contexts and Stages of Digital Content Curation Models: Guidelines for Use in Qualitative Analysis Software
Authors: Silva Katia Alexandra de Godoi e , Costa António Pedro
Published: October 2023

Researchers have shown interest in using software in scientific investigations, expanding literature review strategies in the organization, collection, analysis, and data triangulation. These aspects revealed possibilities for discussions related to digital content curation in Computer-Assisted Qualitative Data Analysis Software (CAQDAS). The choice and organization of qualitative data in scientific research are affected by this complexity of information, which involves planning, contextualization, and ethical dilemmas of sharing, among other aspects that permeate the investigations. Thus, this study aims to contribute to the reflection and analysis of models of digital content curation that can be used in CAQDAS. A qualitative descriptive methodology was used to achieve this goal, made possible by a critical literature review of scientific works about digital content curation. It was based on searches in two academic databases (Scientific Electronic Library Online – SciELO – and Scopus) and two gray literature databases. As a result, few digital content curation models with similar stages are employed in different contexts, and that some authors are interested in reflecting on such models. It was also found that the digital content curation models can be redefined and explored based on specific guidelines that consider the context of the organization of qualitative data in CAQDAS.
Hakikat Iqab Dan Hukuman Dalam Pendidikan Islam
Authors: Umar Ahmad
Published: October 2023

Education is a maturing process of learning a very complex learners systematically through a curriculum that is applied in the educational unit that is useful to explore the potential of students from various facets of the life of society, nation and state. To realize these goals much needed discipline and sense of responsibility in the learning process. Consistency discipline and sense of responsibility in the learning process, then the required method or preventive measures, one such method is the provision of a penalty or punishment in educational units aimed accompany the learning process in order to achieve educational goals that had been expected. We need to know the substance rather than reward and punishment will not be separated in the educational process as well as the essence of good and bad are both always go hand in hand at the wheel of life. Therefore, punishment in the educational process must be in accordance with Islamic education that directs learners to always berakhlakul karimah able to distinguish between good and bad behavior in daily life both in the school environment and society in general. Purpose of punishment in Education Islam is nothing but providing guidance and improvement. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the character and condition of students before a teacher gives punishment to them. By understanding the meaning of inner punishment Islamic education is based on the Qur'an and hadith, it is hoped that punishment can give positive meaning to learners.
Pengaruh faktor sosioekonomi terhadap kesejahteraan rumah tangga di pulau jawa
Authors: Saputri Sri , Puspitasari Rosana , Hayati Kusnul , Hajar Ibnu
Published: October 2023

Sebagai pulau dengan penduduk terpadat di Indonesia hingga saat ini Pulau Jawa masih menghadapi tantangan yang cukup besar. Dimana masih rendahnya tingkat kesejahteraan rumah tangga penduduknya. Kesejahteraan mencakup bidang-bidang kehidupan yang sangat luas sehingga banyak faktor yang mempengaruhi salah satunya kondisi sosioekonomi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis faktor sosioekonomi berpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan rumah tangga di Pulau Jawa. Sumber data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini yakni dari data Indonesia Family Survey (IFLS) gelombang 5 tahun 2014. Variabel dependen dalam penelitian ini adalah kesejahteraan, sedangkan variabel independennya yang digunakan adalah pendidikan, pernikahan, agama, pendapatan, kesehatan dan kategori wilayah. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Metode Maximum Likehood (MLE) dengan model analisis regresi probit. Berdasarkan hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa faktor sosioekonomi secara signifikan berpengaruh terhadap kesejahteraan rumah tangga di Pulau Jawa. Dari hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa tingkat kesejahteraan rumah tangga yang baik didukung oleh adanya kondisi sosioekonomi yang baik juga. Untuk mencapai kondisi sosioekonomi yang baik diperlukan kontribusi pemerintah dengan kebijakan-kebijakan seperti pengembangan ekonomi melalui otonomi daerah sehingga masing-masing daerah dapat mengembangkan potensinya secara maksimal.
Pengetahuan Guru PJOK Sekolah Dasar pada Implementasi Kurikulum Merdeka di Kecamatan Baturraden, Banyumas
Authors: Ikhsan Fadilah , Febrianta Yudha
Published: October 2023

This study aims to find out the knowledge of physical education teachers in primary schools regarding implementing the Merdeka curriculum in the Baturraden district. This research used a survey method with data collection technique using a questionnaire provided directly. The subjects in this study were all physical education teachers in primary schools in Baturraden district, amounting to 20 teachers from 26 schools. The data analysis technique used descriptive quantitative analysis, presented as percentages. The results of this study showed that the knowledge of physical education teachers in primary schools about implementing the Merdeka curriculum in the Baturraden district had an average score of 31.5 in the 24.5 X 31.5 interval or is in a good category. In detail, it can be shown that 30% or 6 teachers have excellent knowledge, 65% or 13 teachers have good knowledge, 5% or one teacher have relatively good knowledge, 0% have less good knowledge, and 0% have poor knowledge. Several obstacles encountered by physical education teachers include not fully understanding the guidebook in the Merdeka curriculum and self-adjustment to the Merdeka curriculum. This study is expected to reflect that physical education teachers improve their knowledge of implementing the Merdeka curriculum.
Keefektifan Penggunaan Media Kartu Huruf terhadap Kemampuan Membaca Permulaan Siswa pada Mata Pelajaran Bahasa Indonesia Kelas I SD Negeri Widoro Tahun Ajaran 2022/2023
Authors: Purbasari Dyah Ayu , Palupi Yulia
Published: October 2023

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of the use of letter cards on the ability to read beginning in the Indonesian language class I students at SD Negeri Widoro. This study used a quantitative research type and an experimental method with a pre-experimental design with the One Group Pretest-Posttest Design. This research does not use a comparison class but has used a pre-test so that the influence or effect of using letter card media can be known with certainty. Data collection techniques were carried out through observation and tests. Data were analyzed using a quantitative approach. The independent variable in this study is the letter card media. As well as the dependent variable is the ability to read at the beginning of class I SD Negeri Widoro, totaling 21 students. The sampling technique is saturated sampling. The results showed that in giving the posttest learning outcomes test which was analyzed using the t-test with the proportion = 7.80 > = 2.08 meaning that there is a difference in the use of letter card media on students' initial reading ability in Indonesian language class 1 SDN Widoro.
Peran Guru IPS dalam Penanaman Pendidikan Karakter Peduli Sosial pada Pembelajaran di Kelas 7 SMP Negeri 2 Ciwaringin Kabupaten Cirebon
Authors: Cendanu Citra , Bramasta Dhi
Published: October 2023

Character education is all efforts made by teachers to influence student character. Social awareness is defined as a pattern of behavior or readiness to adapt in social situations. This research uses a qualitative method that focuses on understanding meaning rather than generalization. In this method, researchers collect data purposively and snowball. Research Results: Teachers as educators have a responsibility to understand values, norms, morals and social aspects. The role of the teacher is also important in teaching which can shape the character of students. Teachers as models for students also have a big impact in developing their character. Teachers as individuals must be able to build social and emotional relationships with students. As for parents hindering teachers from developing social caring traits, if students remain self-centered and do not change, teachers will hold meetings with the students' parents to discuss their progress at school. Conclusion: Socially caring character includes various positive attitudes, such as politeness, compassion for others. All of these are important indicators in forming a socially caring character that can help students become good individuals and able to contribute positively to society. Teachers are an important model in developing the social care character of students who are caring, responsible and ethical towards fellow humans.
MOBILIZAÇÃO PRECOCE EM UNIDADE DE TERAPIA INTENSIVA ADULTO: REVISÃO DE LITERATURA E PROPOSTA DE IMPLANTAÇÃO DE PROTOCOLO ASSISTENCIAL
Authors: MACEDO SOUSA ANNA CAROLINA , Lima Ferreira Lucas
Published: October 2023

Introdução: A mobilização precoce impacta diretamente no aumento da sobrevida em pacientes críticos, diminui a chance de complicações pulmonares, reduz o tempo de desmame de ventilação mecânica e impulsiona o processo de recuperação. Objetivo: Desenvolver um protocolo de mobilização precoce para uma unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) adulto, a partir de uma revisão sobre protocolos disponíveis na literatura. Metodologia: Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura dos últimos 10 anos, utilizando os descritores: mobilização precoce e unidade de terapia intensiva, nas bases de dados Medline/Pubmed, Liliacs e Scielo. Resultados: Foram identificados 302 artigos, dos quais, foram incluídos cinco ensaios clínicos que aplicaram protocolos de mobilização diversos em relação aos exercícios incluídos, dosimetria das intervenções, tempos de aplicação e características sociodemográficas e clínicas dos pacientes incluídos. Foi verificada homogeneidade nos critérios de progressão das intervenções dos protocolos, sendo o nível de consciência e a força muscular periférica, os critérios mais utilizados. Conclusão: A partir desta revisão, foi desenvolvido um protocolo de mobilização precoce para uma UTI adulta baseado em níveis de progressão das intervenções, com base em características clínicas como nível de sedação, necessidade de suporte ventilatório invasivo, nível cognitivo e funcionalidade.
Restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão com JIG estético modificado e prótese parcial removível overlay: relato de caso
Authors: Veríssimo Aretha Heitor , Claudino Ribeiro Anne Kaline , Ramos da Silva Nathália , Teixeira Lima Cardoso de Souza Bárbara Beatriz , Carvalheira Dourado Júlia , De Assunção e Souza Rodrigo Othávio , Da Fonte Porto Carreiro Adriana
Published: October 2023

A reabilitação de pacientes parcialmente edêntulos com desgaste dentário severo e dimensão vertical de oclusão reduzida é desafiadora e complexa. Objetivo: Descrever o restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão e parâmetros estéticos com uma prótese parcial removível do tipo overlay (PPRO) com auxílio de um JIG estético modificado. Relato de caso: Paciente do sexo masculino, 58 anos de idade, procurou serviço odontológico queixando-se de insatisfação com a estética do sorriso e perda dos dentes posteriores. Ao exame clínico, foram observados desgaste dentário excessivo e edentulismo parcial nas arcadas superior e inferior. Então, foi proposto tratamento em 2 etapas (provisória e definitiva) com PPRO em maxila. O JIG estético foi usado como guia de referência para incrementos em resina composta fotopolimerizável e o restabelecimento da dimensão vertical de oclusão foi determinado a partir de métodos métrico, fonético e estético. Os dentes desgastados foram aumentados e os dentes ausentes substituídos por dentes artificiais a partir de uma PPRO provisória. Após 2 meses de adaptação, a reabilitação final com PPRO definitiva foi conduzida baseando-se na reabilitação com a PPRO provisória. Conclusão: O paciente relatou satisfação com a estética e desempenho funcional com o tratamento. Portanto, o JIG estético beneficia o planejamento e tratamento para restabelecer a dimensão vertical de oclusão. Além disso, a PPRO é uma alternativa reversível, de baixo custo para reabilitar a estética e função de pacientes com desgaste severo e perda parcial dos dentes.
OSTEONECROSIS OF THE JAW ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF INTRAVENOUS BISPHOSPHONATES IN THE TREATMENT OF PROSTATE CANCER:
Authors: Schmitt da Cruz Gabriel
Published: October 2023

Os bisfosfonatos podem ser utilizados para combater a ação tumoral maligna e melhorar a qualidade de vida de um paciente. Apesar dos benefícios deste medicamento, seu uso pode estar associado ao desenvolvimento de osteonecrose dos maxilares. Este estudo relata o caso de osteonecrose mandibular em paciente que utilizou ácido zoledrônico como tratamento para câncer de próstata. Clinicamente, observou-se drenagem submandibular extraoral e exposição óssea mandibular intraoral compatível com sequestro ósseo. A tomografia computadorizada revelou alteração da trabeculação mandibular, sendo hipodensa, difusa e com limites indefinidos. Na cintilografia, observou-se hipercaptação anormal do radiofármaco no maxilar inferior. O manejo envolveu suspensão do ácido zoledrônico e tratamento com antibioticoterapia sistêmica e local, com evidente melhora do quadro clínico. Neste momento, o paciente está em acompanhamento para avaliar a evolução da comorbidade. A revisão da literatura mostrou maior incidência da doença em homens com mais de 65 anos; o tratamento de escolha foi a administração de 4 mg de ácido zoledrônico, onde cerca de 57,1% dos casos ocorreram apenas na mandíbula, enquanto 42,9% ocorreram simultaneamente em ambas as mandíbulas. Para tratamento, os casos foram resolvidos com diferentes técnicas cirúrgicas, com resultados inconclusivos ou não informados a longo prazo. Em conclusão, o tratamento oral deve ser realizado com cautela antes de iniciar a terapia com bisfosfonatos para prevenir a osteonecrose, adotando condutas conservadoras e realizando encaminhamentos quando necessário, para reduzir sua incidência em pacientes com câncer.
ANÁLISE DOS NÍVEIS DE SINTOMAS DEPRESSIVOS E ANSIOSOS EM ACADÊMICOS DOS CURSOS DE MEDICINA E ODONTOLOGIA DE UMA UNIVERSIDADE PÚBLICA NO MUNICÍPIO DE PONTA GROSSA NO PARANÁ
Authors: Chaikoski Andrielle Cristina , Postiglione Mansani Fabiana , Fasolo Laura
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Avaliar a correlação de fatores estressores e o desenvolvimento de transtornos mentais, como a depressão e a ansiedade, nos acadêmicos dos cursos de Medicina e Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa. Resultados:  Observou-se que a maioria das repercussões psicológicas se encontram no em estudantes do sexo feminino, em decorrência da insatisfação do desempenho acadêmico, dos elevados níveis de estresse submetidos ao longo da graduação e do apoio emocional insuficiente. Conclusão: Os achados demonstram a necessidade de repensar sobre as metodológicas pedagógicas e de auxílio psicológico aos acadêmicos, em vista de minimizar o impacto negativo dos eventos estressores na formação acadêmica dos estudantes.
COVID-19 and its impacts on physical fitness: from harm reduction to health promotion
Authors: Lopes Valentim Di Paschoale Ostolin Thatiane , De Barros Gonze Bárbara , Zuniga Dourado Victor
Published: October 2023

Although social distancing policies were needed to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), it also led to decreased physical activity levels simultaneously with increased sedentary behavior and change in dietary consumption. Since the pandemic-related impacts tend to remain for the next several months regardless of vaccination, how to deliver care to patients at hospital discharge, elderly individuals, or those with comorbidities and healthy subjects in social distancing and/or at remote working remain a challenge. Therefore, we reinforce the need for harm reduction actions and set goals for cardiorespiratory fitness, and promotion to a more active and healthier lifestyle. In Brazil, social inequalities and disbelief in social distancing policies and other health-related actions are additional challenges that must be addressed. Despite this, we argue that health must be prioritized even in a pandemic context, reinforcing the need for preventive strategies and public policies that include not only mitigation of the disease and vaccination, but also harm reduction strategies and encouragement of a healthy lifestyle. Finally, it is urgent to seek innovative strategies for people to practice their physical activities at home and in open environments, respecting all health recommendations in each region.
RELAÇÃO MÉDICO-PACIENTE: REPENSANDO O ACOLHIMENTO DE PACIENTES COM QUEIXA DE DOR
Authors: Rabelo Bergonso Jordana
Published: October 2023

A relação médico-paciente influencia todo o cuidado para com o paciente com queixas álgicas, podendo ser base do sucesso ou importante causa para o fracasso das medidas terapêuticas. Essa relação é dependente de construção bilateral de respeito, empatia e confiança, além de definir a produtividade das consultas subsequentes. A humanização nas práticas da saúde tem sido assunto discutido na formação médica acadêmica e tem se mostrado eficiente no desenvolvimento do processo de saúde-doença. O cuidado para com o paciente não depende apenas de tratamento medicamentoso/intervencionista, mas de uma gama de fatores inerentes ao indivíduo e ao que este elege como significantes para qualidade de vida.
REVASCULARIZAÇÃO PULPAR COMO UMA OPÇÃO TERAPÊUTICA EM DENTES IMATUROS
Authors: Da Silva Barros Hayully , GUERRA LIRA DOS SANTOS Thayana Karla
Published: October 2023

O objetivo do presente artigo é revisar a literatura com o intuito de conhecer os materiais e protocolos mais utilizados na prática clínica. Este trabalho é um estudo qualitativo descritivo exploratório que utilizou a técnica de revisão sistematizada para coleta de dados. Onde é realizada uma busca de artigos na base de dados PubMed de todos os relatos de caso até abril de 2020 e após são considerados os fatores de inclusão e exclusão e partir disso é construído a base dados para a estática. Observou-se que as idades mais prevalentes dos pacientes foi 8 e 11 anos (17,5%, os dois grupos), o grupo dentário que foi mais tratado por esse protocolo foi o do incisivo central (45,6%). A pasta antibiótica composta por ciprofloxacina, metronidazol e minociclina foi utilizada em cerca de 42,1% dos casos. A solução irrigadora mais prevalente foi o NaOCl variando de 5% a 6% (35,1%) e a indução do coágulo foi observado em 63,2% dos casos. A revascularização pulpar é considerada um método alternativo capaz de estimular a neoformação de tecidos pulpares, que pode auxiliar no fechamento do ápice radicular e reestabelecimento das funções sensoriais e imunocompetentes da polpa, sendo uma terapia viável na clínica.