bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effectiveness of Group Training Based on Choice Theory on Internalizing Problems, Empathy, and Identity Transformations Among Male Adolescents
Authors:   Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran., Nooripour Roghieh , Sikström Sverker ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Lund University, Lund, Sweden., Mokhtarpour Maryam ,   Department of Clinical Psychology, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran., Chenarani Hossein ,   Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran., Emadi Farinaz ,   Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Allameh Tabataba'i University, Tehran, Iran., Lavie Carl ,   John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute-Ochsner Clinical School, University of Queensland-School of Medicine, Louisiana, United States, Ilanloo Hossein ,   Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Kharazmi University, Tehran, Iran., Hosseinian Simin ,   Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2023

Background: Choice theory stems from psychological concepts like self-concept, successful identity, and quality of the world. The theory encourages adolescents to accept the responsibility for their choices on the one hand and predict the effect of such decisions on their lives on the other hand. The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of choice theory-based group training in internalizing problems, empathy, and identity transformation among male adolescents. Methods: This quasi-experimental study has a pre-test-post-test and 1.5 months follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population included all male adolescents studying in Qazvin City, Iran, in the 2020-2021 academic year. The sample included 28 male adolescents selected through convenience sampling and randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups (n=14). The experimental group received 8 sessions of 90-minute group training based on choice theory, while the control group did not receive any intervention. We gathered data using the empathy scale, Achenbach system of empirically based assessment (ASEBA), and aspects of identity questionnaire. Mixed repeated analyses of variance, the independent t test, and the Chi-square test were used for data analysis in SPSS software, version 24. Results: The findings indicated that the group training based on choice theory was effective in promoting internalizing problems (F=30.61, P<0.001), empathy (F=21.35, P<0.001), and identity transformation (F=50.2, P<0.001). In addition, these effects were sustainable until the follow-up period. Conclusion: This research indicated that group training based on choice theory was effective in internalizing problems, empathy, and identity transformation among male adolescents. It is recommended that school counselors consider the principles and concepts of this intervention as an educational mission and executive task for male adolescents.
Comparing the Effectiveness of Sensory Integration Exercises on Stereotyped Behaviors With and Without Robot in Boys With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Authors:   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology And Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Emad Vahideh , Estaki Mahnaz ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology And Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Koochak Entezar Roya ,   Department of Psychology, Faculty of Psychology And Social Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: June 2023

Background and Aims Autism spectrum disorder in children manifests as qualitative degradation in communication and developing stereotyped patterns in behavior and interests. Some researchers believe that the reason for creating stereotyped patterns in children’s behaviors is some sensory impairment in response to sensory stimuli. Children with autism spectrum can use endorsed and predictable systems such as computers. Robots may be used as friends or assistant therapists to teach various social and cognitive skills. The present study aimed to compare the effectiveness of sensory integration exercises on stereotyped behaviors with and without robots in boys with autism spectrum disorder. Methods This research method was quasi-experimental with a pretest-posttest and follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population comprised all boys aged 7-9 years studying in Tehran boys’ autism schools (the academic year 2018-2019). Of whom, 45 children with autism were selected by convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two experimental groups (sensory integration exercises with and without robots) and one control group. Data were collected using the stereotyped behaviors section of the second edition of the Gilliam Autism Diagnosis Test (1994) in the pretest, posttest, and a 2-month follow-up. Both experimental groups used the 15-session sensory integration method, but one group also worked with the robot for 15 sessions. The control group received no intervention. The obtained data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance and the Bonferroni post hoc test with SPSS 22 software at a significance level of 0.05. Results The results showed that the changes in stereotyped behavioral disorders were different in the three groups. The study of significant effects showed that in the experimental situation, the mean scores of the sensory integration exercises using the robot decreased more than those without the robot and the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Findings show that combining sensory integration therapy and robot therapy improves the stereotypical behaviors of children with the autism spectrum more than sensory integration therapy alone.
Finance and growth nexus in Russia: Does the SMEs channel matter?
Authors: Krinichansky K. V. , Yurevich M A. , Fatkin A. V.
Published: June 2023

The paper presents the results of an analysis of the relationship between financial and economic development In Russian regions. The authors focus on one of the transmission channels of this relationship — the channel of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The issue of the SMEs’ dependence on the access to credit in the literature is generally considered separately from the issue of the impact of small business on economic dynamics. In this study, both issues are combined in one chain of the theoretical analysis and are examined with the help of an econometric model using credit depth measures as instrumental variables. To track the SMEs’ development, three variables were defined to characterize the size of the SME sector, the share of SMEs in the structure of the private sector, and the operational efficiency of small enterprises. Our data refer to the subjects of RF and cover the period from 2008 to 2019. The results confirm the Russian SMEs sector’s ability to act as a transmission channel from financial deepening to output growth. The most reliable variables are those characterizing the size of the SMEs sector in the region and the revenue of small firms per employee. Our findings support the conclusions made in a large number of works that provide evidence of the crucial importance of the conditions for access to external finance to raise the SMEs’ performance. The results we obtained also confirm that it would be reasonable to put special emphasis on overcoming obstacles in the access of SMEs to external financing when they take initiatives to develop SMEs in the regions.
ПОЛІЦІЯ ОХОРОНИ НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ ПОЛІЦІЇ УКРАЇНИ ЯК СУБ’ЄКТ ЗАБЕЗПЕЧЕННЯ ІНФОРМАЦІЙНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ В УМОВАХ ВОЄННОГО СТАНУ
Authors: ТИМОШЕНКО Юрій , КИСЛЕНКО Дмитро
Published: June 2023

Стаття присвячена дослідженню місця поліції охорони у системі суб’єктів забезпечення інформаційної безпеки в умовах воєнного стану. Мета роботи полягає у дослідженні поняття «інформаційна безпека», суб’єктів її забезпечення, а також визначення ролі поліції охорони як суб’єкта забезпечення інформаційної безпеки. У статті було досліджено різні наукові визначення терміну «інформаційна безпека». Новизна дослідження полягає в тому, що фактично наразі відсутнє дослідження участі поліції охорони у забезпеченні інформаційної безпеки в Україні, а особливо в умовах воєнного стану. З початку повномасштабного вторгнення тисячі українців відчувають наслідки періодичних масованих кібератак на інформаційні ресурси нашої країни. Надважливим є захист даних не тільки кожного конкретного громадянина, але і захист даних, що становлять собою складовий елемент національної безпеки. Враховуючи обмежений обсяг дослідження, нами не ставилося за мету дослідження і пропозиції щодо власного розуміння інформаційної безпеки. Водночас відповідно до Закону України «Про основи національної безпеки України» інформаційну безпеку можна визнати складовою національної безпеки. Правоохоронні органи, зокрема поліція охорони є складовою частиною системи органів забезпечення інформаційної безпеки держави, які мають специфічні особливості функціонування в інформаційному середовищі. Висновки: в статті доводиться, що головним завданням поліції охорони є надання послуг з охорони відповідних об’єктів. Але в той же час поліція охорони є володільцем і користувачем інформації, яка потребує захисту від стороннього втручання, особливо в період воєнного стану. Водночас в законодавстві не визначено порядок забезпечення інформаційної безпеки під час виконання поліцією охорони своїх повноважень. Але прямо зазначено про забезпечення безпеки при виході особи з приміщення, забезпечення безпеки особи під час нападу, забезпечення безпеки дорожнього руху, забезпечення безпеки учасників і глядачів та інші суб’єкти і об’єкти забезпечення безпеки. Вважаємо, що питання забезпечення інформаційної безпеки в поліції охорони має бути законодавчо вирішено. Адже поліція охорони є користувачем великого обсягу інформації і відповідно має бути суб’єктом забезпечення інформаційної безпеки, особливо під час дії особливого правового режиму – воєнного стану.
МЕХАНІЗМИ РЕГУЛЮВАННЯ ПРОФЕСІОНАЛІЗАЦІЇ КАДРІВ ПУБЛІЧНОЇ СЛУЖБИ В УМОВАХ ЄВРОІНТЕГРАЦІЇ ЯК ПРОБЛЕМА НАЦІОНАЛЬНОЇ БЕЗПЕКИ
Authors: Чжан Фенхао
Published: June 2023

Стаття присвячена науковому аналізу професіоналізації кадрів публічної служби України та зокрема механізмам нормативно-правового регулювання. Досліджено процедури професіоналізації, які на сьогодні існують . Зокрема визначено, що професіоналізація публічних службовців регулюється рядом нормативно-правових актів та регулюється трьома механізмами: законодавчим, освітнім (професійного навчання, підвищення кваліфікації, стажування та самоосвіти) та науковим. Проаналізовано етапи та загальні результати професіоналізації публічних службовців. Головною ідеєю статті є аналіз механізмів регулювання професіоналізації публічних службовців України в умовах євроінтеграції. Автор розглядає три механізми професіоналізації кадрів публічної служби: законодавчий, освітній (професійне навчання, підвищення кваліфікації, стажування, самоосвіта) та науковий. Відзначимо, що освітній механізм потребує оновленої програми, яка буде обов’язковою та буде закріплена на рівні законодавчого механізму та підкріплена науковим підґрунтям. Визначено, як професіоналізація публічних службовців відбувається безпосередньо в ЄС для розуміння системних відмінностей та впровадження шляхів удосконалення в Україні.
ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА ОСНОВНИХ МОДЕЛЕЙ УПРАВЛІННЯ РОЗВИТКОМ ЛЮДСЬКОГО КАПІТАЛУ
Authors: Стойка Віталій , Точиліна Юлія
Published: June 2023

В статті з’ясовано значення людського капіталу, що останнім часом значно зростає, тому перед Україною постала нагальна потреба розвитку людського капіталу, використання якого дозволить створювати високотехнологічну продукцію з високим вмістом доданої вартості. Вирішити таке завдання можна на основі створення ефективної моделі управління розвитком людського капіталу. В ході дослідження нами виділено три основні моделі управління розвитком людського капіталу: японську, американську та західноєвропейську. Важливою особливістю представлених моделей є використання інноваційного підходу, суттєвими перевагами якого є задоволення потреб індивіда з орієнтацією на майбутнє, заохочення інноваційності, творчого пошуку, креативності, домінування низького ступеня керованості. На противагу вітчизняна модель управління розвитком людського капіталу побудована на принципах традиційного підходу, що не дозволяє цілісно вирішити проблеми розвитку індивіда, враховуючи потреби сьогодення.
ЕФЕКТИВНІСТЬ СИСТЕМИ УПРАВЛІННЯ ПЕРСОНАЛОМ В УМОВАХ ВІЙСЬКОВИХ ДІЙ
Authors: Хлєбнікова Таліна , Темченко Ольга , Білінська Олена
Published: June 2023

Управління персоналом в умовах військових дій є важливою та актуальною темою, оскільки конфлікти та воєнні стани створюють складні умови для підприємств і вимагають ефективного управління персоналом, збереження продуктивності та стабільності. Мета статті – показати перспективи та можливості розвитку системи управління персоналом на базі дослідження нормативно-правових змін у трудових відносинах внаслідок військового стану в Україні. У дослідженні використовуються загальнонаукові та спеціальні методи, такі як аналіз літературних джерел, статистичні дані, експертні оцінки. Вони дозволяють провести комплексний аналіз ефективності системи управління персоналом у воєнних умовах. Дослідження дозволило виявити основні проблеми управління персоналом в умовах військових дій, такі як обмеження свободи дій та рішень, надзвичайні обставини та нестабільність політично-економічної ситуації. Показано, що управління персоналом в умовах воєнного стану є складним завданням, проте воно також відкриває перспективи та можливості для розвитку організацій. Важливо активно використовувати гнучкість, перепідготовку та комунікацію для забезпечення успішного функціонування в непередбачуваних умовах. Аналіз нормативно-правового законодавства показав зміни в таких аспектах як укладання трудових договорів, випробувальні терміни, умови праці, формування робочого часу відпочинку, відпусток, роботи вночі та в небезпечних умовах, виплата заробітної плати, розірвання та припинення дії трудового договору. Результати дослідження мають важливе практичне значення для підприємств, які операційно діють в умовах військових дій.
ANALISIS WACANA MODEL THEO VAN LEEUWEN PADA BERITA TIPIKOR DALAM RUBRIK POLITIK DAN HUKUM SURAT KABAR HARIAN KOMPAS
Authors: Rofii Afif , Yuniarti Lisa
Published: June 2023

The purpose of this research is to describe strategies used by journalists in marginalizing corruptors available in law and political rubrics of Kompas Daily examined using a discourse analysis with Theo Van Leeuwen model. This research is conducted using a descriptive-qualitative method. The research data are in the forms of transcriptions of Kompas Daily discourse texts available in law and political rubrics. Data are taken from KompasDaily on editions of 29 may 2013 – 7 June 2013. Based on the data analysis and discussion, it can be concluded that due to the news reports on corruption crime cases, the journalists tend to marginalize corruptors. First, the exclusion strategies consist of (1) passiveness and (2) nominalization. Second, the inclusion strategies consist of (1) objectiveness, (2) nomination, (3) nomination-identification, (4) determination, and (5) individualization.  All those strategies are used by journalists to marginalize corruptors.
KAJIAN SEMIOTIKA ROLAND BARTHES PADA CERPEN TAMU KARYA BUDI DARMA
Authors: Monanda Deva , Wilyanti Liza Septa
Published: June 2023

This research was conducted using a semiotic code study. The focus of semiotics used in this study is based on the concept of Roland Barthes, with the aim of knowing the codes in the short story Tamu by Budi Darma. This research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive method in literary works, namely the short story Tamu by Budi Darma in analyzing it. While the reading technique was used for data collection used by researchers, besides that note-taking techniques were also used in the research conducted. while the data analysis technique used in this research is to use descriptive analysis method. The results of the analysis of this research are the codes in the semiotics of Roland Barthes' concept, namely the hermeneutic code, connotation code, symbolic code, action code, and cultural code. The 10 data consist of 3 hermenuetic codes, 1 connotation code, 3 symbolic codes, 2 action codes and 1 cultural code.
Etiology of Acute Kidney Injury in Hospitalized Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Karim Md Ataul , Rahman Md Habibur , Hassan Md Habib , Zahed A S M , Uddin Md Jashim , Sarkar Shoman
Published: June 2023

Background: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) previously referred to as acute renal failure complicates acute care hospital admissions and intensive care unit patients. In AKI associated with sepsis and multiple organ failure, mortality is high and the outcome is usually determined bythe severity of the underlying disorder and other complications, rather than by kidney injury itself. Aim of our study was to evaluate the etiological profile of AKI in a tertiary care hospital like Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH).  

Materials and methods: This observational study was conducted among 100 hospitalized patients in different wards of CMCH from November 2018 to April 2019. Patients were selected based on the Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) criteria of AKI. An increase in serum creatinine >0.3 mg/dl or >1.5 times the baseline and a fall of urine output <0.5 ml/kg/h for 6–12 h were the criteria for selection. A structured questionnaire was completed andbaseline level of serum creatinine, urine output were documented.

Results: Out of 100 patients, 56 were males and 44 were females. Mean age of the patients was 40.89±12.74 years. Diabetes mellitus and Hypertension were the common comorbidities. Hypovolaemia and Sepsis were found to be most common cause which included diarrheal illness (27 patients) followed by Urinary Tract Infection (9 patients) and Community-Acquired Pneumonia (4 patients).  Eleven patients had Surgical causes and only 8 had Obstetrical causes.

Conclusion: Causes of AKI arepreventable and treatable. Timely appropriate management will reduce the incidence and improve the outcome of AKI.

JCMCTA 2020 ; 31 (1) : 108-112
Effect of Intraoperative Mitomycin C on the Surgical Outcomes of Ahmed Glaucoma Valve Implantation with Ciliary Sulcus Tube Placement
Authors: Kim Na Eun , Kim Sung Sik , Lee Jihei Sara , Lee Kwanghyun , Bae Hyoung Won , Lee Sang Yeop , Choi Wungrak , Kim Chan Yun
Published: June 2023

Purpose: To evaluate the effect of intraoperative mitomycin C (MMC) on the surgical outcomes of ciliary sulcus (CS) Ahmed glaucoma valve (AGV) tube placement.Methods: A retrospective review of medical records of 54 consecutive patients who underwent AGV implantation with tube placed in CS was performed. Consecutive cases operated without the use of intraoperative MMC from 2017 to 2019 were compared with consecutive cases operated with MMC from 2019 to 2021. Surgical failure was defined as intraocular pressure (IOP) exceeding 21 mmHg in two consecutive visits after postoperative 3 months or ≤30% IOP reduction, IOP ≤5 mmHg in two consecutive visits, or loss of light perception. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis and log-rank test were performed to compare the surgical failure rates.Results: A total of 54 eyes of 54 patients were investigated. Mean follow-up period after AGV implantation was 1.4 ± 0.8 years. The MMC group showed significantly lower IOP during the 1st postoperative month (20.5 ± 8.6 mmHg vs. 15.8 ± 6.4 mmHg, p = 0.027), but the difference did not persist 6 months after the surgery (p = 0.805). The mean number of postoperative antiglaucoma medications was significantly lower in the MMC group in the 1st postoperative month (p = 0.047) but no difference was found at 6 months. No statistical difference was noted in the rates of postoperative complications. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis showed comparable survival rates between MMC group and no MMC group (p = 0.356).Conclusions: The intraoperative use of MMC significantly lowered IOP in the 1st postoperative month but did not increase 6 months success rates in patients receiving AGV tube placement in CS.
Viewing the Marketisation of Education in the Framework of Marxist Theory and Bourdieu's Theory
Authors: Yang Zimao
Published: June 2023

Guided by Marxist theory and Bourdieu's theory of capital, this paper explores the impact of the marketisation of education on society by analysing the case of Hengshui Middle School in China in terms of its expansion in the education market. The paper finds that the impact of the marketisation of education on society is the pro and con side of a coin, as it optimises the allocation of educational resources in society to a certain extent while also having a negative impact on social justice and equity; in addition to this, the paper also compares Marxian and Bourdieu's theories while elaborating on them, finding that Bourdieu's theory is able to embody more insights in explaining educational equity.
Painting on the Business Model Canvas: A Case of Art-Based Entrepreneurship Education
Authors: Sandberg Berit
Published: June 2023

Entrepreneurship education at universities tends to neglect entrepreneurial soft skills such as uncertainty competence and resilience. Art-based teaching and learning are considered as an effective way of fostering such competencies but have hardly been described in the context of entrepreneurship education. This paper explores what and how students learn from integrating a studio approach into entrepreneurship education. The research object is a teaching event on developing a business idea through painting. The two-day workshop encompassed instructions by an artist, students painting on large-size canvases, and an extended crit. The case study was informed by teaching conversations, student statements, lecturers’ observations, and resulting field notes. The data reveal that the creative process made participants reflect on the entrepreneurial mindset. Students experienced self-efficacy and learned how to embrace uncertainty. Although the qualitative approach of this study lacks generalizability, the case adds to research and practice by underpinning the potential of art-based entrepreneurship education in fostering entrepreneurial competence.
Physical Activity Involvement and Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Turkish Validity and Reliability of Parent-Reported Involvement Scale
Authors: Aydın İsmail , Gümüşboğa İbrahim
Published: June 2023

The aim of this study was to test Turkish the validity and reliability of Parent-Reported Involvement Scale: PRIS, and to determine activity involvement level of children with autism who have training table tennis as physical activity. Data were collected from 126 parents who have a child with autism. Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) were respectively used to test factor structure of the scale in Turkish language. The structure with 3-factor of the scale was analyzed by the Maximum Likelihood and Cronbach’s alphas was calculated for the subscales to evaluate its internal consistency. In addition, correlation between factors were examined with Pearson Correlation Analysis. According to conducted EFA results, the model consisted of 3 subscales. The CFA results proved that model fit indexes (χ2/df= 2.05, GFI= .88, CFI= .88, NFI= .91, SRMR= .09, RMSEA= .09) were within perfect compliance limits with acceptable and supported 3-factor structure of the scale. In addition, the factor loadings of the scale ranged from .48 to .98 and the Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficients were respectively measured as .87, .86, and .87 for “interest intensity”, “social bonding” and “identity expression” sub-dimensions. According to the results obtained, it could be assumed that structure with the 3-factor of the PRIS was a valid and reliable measurement tool todetermine level of leisure involvement of children with autism towards leisure activity. Consequently, it may think that PRIS could be used in Turkish samples in the future research with autism children.
Uso medicinal da Samaúma (Ceiba pentandra): Revisão de literatura
Authors: Aguiar Ana Clara Novaes , Gonçalves Jhessy Santos , Melo José Douglas Gama
Published: June 2023

A samaúma (Ceiba pentandra) é uma árvore que possui muitas propriedades farmacológicas comprovadas, sendo utilizada para o tratamento de várias patologias. Este trabalho teve como objetivo exibir tais propriedades com o intuito de defender sua utilidade no tratamento medicamentoso, bem como valorizar a árvore nativa da região amazônica brasileira e seus efeitos terapêuticos. A partir das pesquisas realizadas, foi feito uma revisão bibliográfica, onde artigos e publicações científicas foram avaliados a fim de se encontrar formas de como e quando utilizar a planta para benefício medicinal, assim como, conhecer as propriedades químicas que fazem parte do processo terapêutico. De acordo com o estudo realizado, a samaúma é detentora de vários princípios ativos capazes de auxiliar no tratamento e recuperação de patologias, seus variados compostos químicos apresentam eficácia comprovadas em pesquisas e estudos in vivo. Entendendo a quantidade de benefícios farmacológicos entregues pela samaúma, é possível concluir que a falta de estudos voltados a seu uso pode significar um atraso na farmacologia fitoterápica e em fitofármacos, sendo necessário maior destaque para os estudos voltados a Ceiba pentandra.
Câncer de mama: importância dos marcadores tumorais
Authors: Jacinto Stela Morais , Brum Helineide Cristina Campos
Published: June 2023

O câncer de mama é a patologia mais comum entre as mulheres no Brasil e no mundo, responsável por altas taxas de mortalidade, e considerado como um grande problema de saúde pública. O câncer de mama apresenta diversos marcadores tumorais que podem ser encontrados em diferentes estágios do desenvolvimento do tumor desde o início até possíveis recidivas. Os biomarcadores tumorais são utilizados para o diagnóstico diferencial em pacientes sintomáticos, estadiamento clínico, estabelecimento do diagnóstico, monitoramento da eficiência terapêutica, localização de metástases, tratamento por imuno radioterapia e detecção precoce da recorrência. Portanto foi realizada uma revisão bibliográfica narrativa com o objetivo de demonstrar a importância dos biomarcadores, consultando publicações disponíveis nos principais bancos de dados como Google Acadêmico, PubMed, SciELO, também artigos publicados pela INCA. Foram selecionados 22 artigos que contribuíram para a conclusão do estudo, que apresentam a grande importância dos biomarcadores tumorais na avaliação do tumor desde que descoberto até seu reaparecimento, podendo avaliar o prognóstico, grau de estadiamento, tratamento e posteriormente para acompanhar a sua eficácia.
Técnicas e indicações para a realização das facetas em resina composta direta: uma revisão integrativa da literatura
Authors: Soares Izabela Santos , Borges Tássia Silvana
Published: June 2023

Atualmente a odontologia estética vem crescendo ao longo dos últimos anos pois se tornou uma área que conquistou grande parte da população e obteve esse enaltecimento através das mídias sociais. Assim, a aparência torna-se um determinante da autoestima, e a estética dentária é procurada por diversos motivos, entre eles, a boa aparência, saúde, aceitação social e bem-estar. O objetivo deste estudo é apresentar as técnicas e as indicações para a realização das facetas dentárias, materiais utilizados, vantagens e desvantagens, esclarecendo as etapas e a manutenção pós instalação, visando à reabilitação para a construção de um sorriso considerado ideal. Este trabalho foi realizado no período de fevereiro a junho de 2023 baseado em artigos específicos da área utilizando como base de dados: US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health (PubMed); Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO) e Google acadêmico (Google Scholar). As facetas em resina composta direta consistem no recobrimento da face vestibular cabendo ao cirurgião dentista dominar todas as técnicas e analisar sua correta indicação ao paciente para que o tratamento seja realizado de forma individualizada. Esta abordagem torna-se um procedimento menos invasivo pelo fato de não exigir um preparo prévio, a menos que o dente tenha necessidade de ajustes de anatomização. Além disso, essa técnica permite que o procedimento possa ser concluído em sessão única com um ótimo custo-benefício proporcionando ao paciente um sorriso em harmonia com a função, fonética e estética.
Avaliação do conhecimento dos acadêmicos de Odontologia sobre Patologia Oral e Estomatologia
Authors: Vasconcelos Ricardo Anderson de Oliveira , Jardim Juscelino de Freitas , Damasceno Clara Rodrigues , Delfino Victória Isabel Venâncio
Published: June 2023

Introdução: O conhecimento das principais lesões orais é algo fundamental na prática clínica odontológica. No entanto, atualmente muitos acadêmicos e profissionais possuem dificuldade e não se sentem devidamente capacitados para realizar a identificação, o diagnóstico, e o tratamento das principais lesões orais. Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento dos acadêmicos de Odontologia sobre Patologia oral e Estomatologia. Materiais e métodos: Trata-se de estudo de natureza quantitativa, descritiva e exploratória, em que um questionário contendo 6 questões relativas sobre o discente (sexo, idade, semestre, turno, autoavaliação e nível de confiança) e 10 sobre Patologia oral e Estomatologia, foi aplicado para 200 participantes regularmente matriculados no curso de Odontologia da Faculdade Paulo Picanço, que cursaram e foram aprovados na disciplina de Patologia oral. Os dados foram coletados, contabilizados em planilhas, e analisados de forma descritiva. Resultados e Discussão: Entre os voluntários, verificou-se que 58,60% eram mulheres e 45,5% possuíam entre 20 e 29 anos de idade. Uma grande parte (64%) autoavaliou seu conhecimento em Patologia Oral e Estomatologia como regular, e 71,5% avaliou como regular o seu nível de confiança para realização do diagnóstico e conduta de alguma lesão oral. A média das notas dos 200 participantes foi de 4,84 pontos, sendo considerada insuficiente de acordo com os critérios estabelecidos nesta pesquisa. Conclusão: Conforme os resultados encontrados, o nível de conhecimento dos acadêmicos sobre o tema foi insatisfatório. Essa situação sugere a necessidade de reavaliação do atual enfoque teórico-prático na graduação, a fim de capacitar os discentes no conhecimento das patologias orais.
Quaternary benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids as inhibitors of dipeptidyl peptidase IV-like activity bearing enzymes in human blood plasma and glioma cell lines
Authors: Šedo A , Malík R , Vičar J , Šimánek V , Ulrichová J
Published: June 2023

Quaternary benzo[c]phenanthridine alkaloids (QBA), fagaronine (FA), sanguinarine (SA), chelerythrine (CHE) and the QBA extract from Macleya cordata (EX) exerted differential inhibitory effect on the hydrolytic activity of particular dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP)-like enzyme isolated from human blood plasma and from human and rat glioma cell lines. The low-MW form of DPP-IV-like enzyme activity, corresponding most probably to DPP-8, observed only in glioma cells but not in human plasma, was inhibited preferentially by SA, CHE and EX, and only slightly by FA. The alkaloid inhibitory effect was concentration-dependent in the range 25-150 M and directly pH-related. In addition, a subtle but consistent inhibition of the intermediate-MW form of DPP-IV-like enzyme activity, ascribed to DPP-IV/CD26, observed only in human plasma and of the attractin (high-MW form of DPP-IV-like enzyme activity, expressed in U87 glioma cells) by the studied alkaloids was observed. We conclude that some of the QBA biological effects could be determined by tissue and cell type specific dipeptidyl peptidase IV-like molecules expression pattern.
‘Magnificent Intellect’: Character, Intelligence, and Genius in Sherlock Holmes
Authors: Michalowicz Naomi
Published: June 2023

Since his first appearances in print, Sherlock Holmes has served as literature’s resident genius. But what does ‘genius’ mean in a world that increasingly conceptualises intelligence as a quantifiable and measurable phenomenon? This essay considers the characterisation of Holmes’s intelligence in the context of a revolution in the way human intelligence is understood – a revolution instigated by Francis Galton’s 1869 Hereditary Genius and emblematised by the invention of the IQ test in 1905. This historical context situates Holmes’s character at the crux of a shift in the conception of intelligence, as encapsulating a moment of cultural wavering between ‘genius’ as a mysterious quality or gift, and ‘genius’ as a higher-than-average number on a scale. Ultimately, this essay suggests that these competing models of the characterisation of intelligence in the Holmes stories illuminate a fundamental clash between the novelistic ideal of portraying incommensurable individuality on the one hand, and the de-individualising trend of the IQ model of intelligence on the other.
Prevalence and Determinants Stunting Among Children Under Two Years in Indonesian District
Authors: Hafid Fahmi , Ansar Ansar , Nasrul Nasrul , Ramadhan Kadar , Ardiansyah Ardiansyah
Published: June 2023

The study aims to analyze the prevalence and determinants of stunting in children under two years of age in Tojo Una-Una District, Indonesia as focus location of stunting. The method is Cross-sectional study design, the sample of 300 children aged 0-23 months, stratified random sampling technique. Data collection in June-July 2022. Stunting data was obtained by measuring body length using the length measuring board. The WHO-Antro 2005 software was used to determine the Z-Score height per age. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyzes used SPSS version 22.00. The Results of this research show that 33.7% of children under the age of two are stunted. Stunting in children under the age of two is associated with child age, birth weight, and food insecurity. In addition to a history of low birth weight (AOR=2.7, 95% CI: 1.2-5.7) and experiencing food insecurity (AOR=1.9, 95% CI: 1.1-3.5), children aged 12-23 months (AOR=3.5, 95% CI: 1.7-7.2) have a higher tendency to experience stunting than those who are not. The Conclusion is the prevalence of stunting which is more than 20 percent is a priority health problem that must be resolved by 2024. Interventions to reduce stunting by reducing the incidence of low birth weight, reducing food insecurity, managing birth spacing > 3 years, number of children less than 3, and breastfeeding.
Pengenalan Pencegahan Osteoporosis dan Pemeriksaan Keseimbangan pada Masyarakat
Authors: Ismiyasa Suci Wahyu , Oktarina Mona , Bachtiar Farahdina , Mailani Rena , Agustiyawan Agustiyawan , Fitri Wulan Dhari Ika , Nazhira Fidyatul , Rabia Rabia , Faradillah Kiki Rezki , Wibisono Heri , Sirada Andi , Prabowo Eko , Ferani Jessi , Azizah Zulia Akromatul
Published: June 2023

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that commonly occurs in the elderly. Prevention of osteoporosis includes proper nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and exercise to maintain body balance to prevent falls. In this community service program, we aimed to increase participants' knowledge of osteoporosis and prevention through education and balance testing. Our method involved taking vital signs and balance tests with the Fukuda stepping test, followed by a presentation on osteoporosis. Participants were asked to fill out a five-item multiple-choice questionnaire before and after the presentation. The results showed that all participants demonstrated enthusiasm and significant knowledge improvement after the education and balance testing, with the test scores increasing from 93.18% to 100%. This finding indicates that providing education and balance testing can increase participants' knowledge about osteoporosis prevention and help reduce the risk of falls in osteoporosis patients.
Sharing Session Strategi Menjaga Produktivitas Selama Pandemi bersama Yayasan Mulia Kreatif Berdaya
Authors: Azmy Ahmad
Published: June 2023

Productivity is a major issue in business processes and work. The problem that everyone faces is new work patterns and habits during the pandemic. New work patterns can disrupt productivity if they cannot be anticipated effectively. So to conduct scientific discussions and share knowledge, a webinar was held to discuss productivity strategies during the pandemic. The academic community from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Paramadina University took the initiative to carry out community service activities. This webinar was held in the form of a sharing session attended by business people, teachers, students, and the general public. The theme taken is to provide a concept for increasing productivity during a pandemic. The training is carried out virtually using the Zoom Meeting platform. The number of participants was 43 people. At the end of the webinar, an online questionnaire was given to evaluate the implementation of the webinar. The results showed that the implementation of the webinar was considered good by the participants. The evaluation component includes committee services, content of materials, delivery of resource persons, and participant satisfaction. Webinar participants want a continuation of the webinar to be improved on a different theme.
Pelatihan dan Pembentukan Posko Tim Pengurusan Jenazah Sesuai Protokol Kesehatan dan Syariat Islam pada Masyarakat Pesisir
Authors: Hadi Indriono , Rosyanti Lilin , Akhmad Akhmad , Yanthi Dwi , Syahrianti Syahrianti
Published: June 2023

The primary challenge faced during illness is the frequent occurrence of deaths at home. The environment where the deceased is cared for poses a risk of disease transmission and infection. Inadequate cleaning increases the risk of infection, thus families need to understand the techniques of managing the deceased according to health protocols and Islamic Sharia. After training and the formation of male and female corpse management teams, the community can establish corpse management posts and implement corpse management according to health protocols and Islamic Sharia. The method used is persuasive education and practice by combining lectures, question-and-answer sessions, and practical exercises. The implementation took place from September 2 to November 10, 2022, in Bajo Indah Village, Soropia District. The training was attended by 60 participants. The pretest results showed that 71.67% had insufficient knowledge, 18.33% had average knowledge, and 10% had good knowledge. As for the posttest, 1.6% had insufficient knowledge, 56.67% had average knowledge, and 41.67% had good knowledge. The pretest results for practical skills showed that 68.33% had insufficient skills, 30% had average skills, and 1.67% had good skills. Whereas the posttest results showed that 11.67% had insufficient skills, 35% had average skills, and 53.33% had good skills. There was an improvement in participants' knowledge and skills after the training, and the establishment of corpse management posts and teams.
Penguatan Branding Aspek Gizi dan Kemasan Ole-Ole Kuliner Khas Indramayu (BROKU) dalam rangka menuju Pariwisata Kelas Dunia
Authors: Syah Muh. Nur Hasan , Hadi Prasetyo , Ilmi Ibnu Malkan Bakhrul , Wahyuningsih Utami , Buntara Arga , Andara Fathiya , Masnar Asriadi
Published: June 2023

The reopening of tourism for tourists presents opportunities and challenges in improving the economy and public health status. The high potential of natural resources and tourism, combined with the lack of diversity in processing local food ingredients in Indramayu, requires action to maximize the management of local food ingredients from a technological aspect. This activity aims to improve the quality of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through guidance and assistance in ensuring the quality of each product menu offered to customers. The activity method consists of: Focus Group Discussions, Identification of Indramayu's Typical Souvenir Potentials, Hygiene-Sanitation Education and Assistance, as well as Nutrition Value Calculation and Packaging Design for one of the MSMEs, namely Abon Ikan Gabus. Based on community service activities that have been carried out, it was found that the potential of Indramayu's natural resources for producing nutritious souvenirs is still underutilized, and there is a need to increase knowledge about hygiene and sanitation in food service, as well as information about product nutrition values and attractive product packaging design. Therefore, it is concluded that the potential of Indramayu's typical souvenir products is high, with the availability of local food ingredients, adequate knowledge with branding for nutrition and packaging. Continuous guidance efforts and increasing the number of involved MSMEs need to be carried out.
Novel class of photochromic molecules exhibiting photo-switching in the solid state
Authors: Loan Thomas , Santra Mithun , Bradley Mark
Published: June 2023

Photo-switching compounds are widely used as super-resolution imaging agents, anti-counterfeiting dyes, and molecules that are able to control drug–receptor interactions. However, advancement of this field has been limited by the number of classes of molecules that exhibit this phenomenon, and thus there are growing activities to discover new photo-switching compounds that diversify and improve current applications and include the so-called donor–acceptor Stenhouse adducts. Herein, a new class of compounds, phenylindole alkene dimers, are presented as a novel class of photochromic molecules that exhibit photo-switching in the solid state. The synthesis of a small library of these compounds allowed the tuning of their optical properties. Surfaces coated with these photo-switches can be used as writable materials in a variety of applications.
The effects of the decline of a keystone plant species on a dune community plant-pollinator network
Authors: Sandacz Dan , Vitt Pati , Knight Tiffany M. , CaraDonna Paul , Havens Kayri
Published: June 2023

Ecological communities are maintained through species interactions, and the resilience of species interactions is critical to the persistence of natural communities. Keystone species play outsized roles in maintaining species interaction networks, and within plant-pollinator communities are high priorities for conservation. The loss of a keystone plant from a plant-pollinator network is expected to cause changes to network structure and composition of pollinator species, with the potential to cause secondary losses of plants and pollinators. To understand how the unmanipulated decline of a keystone plant affects the structure and composition of its network, we studied the plant-pollinator interactions of a Lake Michigan dune plant community where the population of the keystone plant, Cirsium pitcheri, is in rapid decline. The network prior to C. pitcheri decline (2016) was compared to the network as C. pitcheri continued to decline (2021 and 2022) in response to habitat loss. We find evidence that the loss of C. pitcheri altered network structure such that the community may be more sensitive to perturbations. Furthermore, changes in the composition of pollinators were explained by species turnover to a greater extent than by interaction rewiring, including the loss of bumblebees. Short-term negative consequences based on the changes to network structure and composition might lead to long-term effects on the persistence of the dune community. Our study exemplifies that the decline of a keystone plant can have negative implications for conservation of a plant-pollinator community. Using an interaction network framework to assess plant-pollinator communities has potential to develop strategies for best conservation and restoration practices in habitats vulnerable to habitat loss and disturbance.
Efficacy and safety of Danlou tablets in traditional Chinese medicine for coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Mao WeiLi , Lu Peng , Wan Renhong , Mao Kaili , Lv Yanzhu , Hu Jie , Fu Zhenling , Wang Jun
Published: June 2023

Background

Danlou tablets exert auxiliary advantages in treating coronary heart disease (CHD), but a summary of evidence-based proof is lacking. This study aims to systematically evaluate Danlou tablets in treating CHD from two aspects, including efficacy and safety.

Methods

By a thorough retrieval of the four English databases, namely, PubMed, The Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science, and the four Chinese databases, namely, CNKI, Wanfang, VIP database, and China Biomedical Literature Service System, we found all randomized controlled trials (RCTs) related to Danlou tablets in treating CHD. The retrieval time was from the construction of the database to April 2022. We engaged two researchers to screen the studies, extract the required data, and assess the risk of bias. We then used RevMan5.3 and STATA.14 software to conduct a meta-analysis. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) was used to evaluate the quality of outcome indicators.

Results

Seventeen RCTs involving 1,588 patients were included. The meta-analysis results are displayed as follows: clinical treatment effect [risk ratio (RR) = 1.22, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.16, 1.28, P < 0.00001], angina pectoris duration [MD = −0.2.15, 95% CI: −2.91, −1.04, P < 0.00001], angina pectoris frequency [standard mean difference (SMD) = −2.48, 95% CI: −3.42, −1.54, P < 0.00001], angina pectoris degree [SMD = −0.96, 95% CI: −1.39, −0.53, P < 0.0001], TC [MD = −0.71, 95% CI: −0.92, −0.51, P < 0.00001], TG [MD = −0.38, 95% CI: −0.53, −0.22, P < 0.00001], low-density lipoprotein cholesterol [MD = −0.64, 95% CI: −0.76, −0.51, P < 0.00001], high-density lipoprotein cholesterol [MD = 0.16, 95% CI: 0.11, 0.21, P < 0.00001], and adverse events [RR = 0.46, 95% CI: 0.24, 0.88, P = 0.02].

Conclusion

The current evidence suggests that the combination of Danlou tablets and Western medicine can enhance the efficacy of CHD and does not increase adverse events. However, because of the limited number and quality of the included studies, the results of our study should be treated with caution. Further large-scale RCTs are necessary to verify the benefits of this approach.
NADPH-dependent ROS accumulation contributes to the impaired osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells under high glucose conditions
Authors: Zhang Yi-lin , An Ying , Sun Li-Juan , Qu Hong-Lei , Li Xuan , He Xiao-Tao , Wu Rui-Xin , Chen Fa-Ming , Tian Bei-Min , Yin Yuan
Published: June 2023

Diabetes mellitus is an established risk factor for periodontal disease that can aggravate the severity of periodontal inflammation and accelerate periodontal destruction. The chronic high glucose condition is a hallmark of diabetes-related pathogenesis, and has been demonstrated to impair the osteogenic differentiation of periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs), leading to delayed recovery of periodontal defects in diabetic patients. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are small molecules that can influence cell fate determination and the direction of cell differentiation. Although excessive accumulation of ROS has been found to be associated with high glucose-induced cell damage, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) is an important electron donor and functions as a critical ROS scavenger in antioxidant systems. It has been identified as a key mediator of various biological processes, including energy metabolism and cell differentiation. However, whether NADPH is involved in the dysregulation of ROS and further compromise of PDLSC osteogenic differentiation under high glucose conditions is still not known. In the present study, we found that PDLSCs incubated under high glucose conditions showed impaired osteogenic differentiation, excessive ROS accumulation and increased NADPH production. Furthermore, after inhibiting the synthesis of NADPH, the osteogenic differentiation of PDLSCs was significantly enhanced, accompanied by reduced cellular ROS accumulation. Our findings demonstrated the crucial role of NADPH in regulating cellular osteogenic differentiation under high glucose conditions and suggested a new target for rescuing high glucose-induced cell dysfunction and promoting tissue regeneration in the future.