bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Tax Audit Efficacy in Türkiye
Authors: YAYMAN Derya
Published: April 2023

This study uses descriptive, relationship, and forecast analysis methods to examine the efficacy of tax auditing in Türkiye from 1995-2020. The study aims to determine the impact of the audit effort on audit revenue collections and to help tax practitioners and policymakers better structure the tax audit organisation to bring more revenue to the government. The findings show that the state should increase the number of tax audit personnel. This determination was made by demonstrating the relationship between the increase in audit personnel and audit income using the MedCalc statistical program. Regression analysis shows a positive relationship between audit revenue collections and the number of tax audit personnel.
Investigating the Determinants of University Students’ Recycling Behaviour
Authors: ÖKTEM Açelya Gizem , ARA AKSOY Shihomi , ÖZTÜRK Selcen
Published: April 2023

Wastes spread to the environment negatively affect the health of humans and all other creatures. It is the responsibility of each person to assess the waste generated correctly. Recycling is an applicable option for environmental protection. This study defines university students' recycling behaviours based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour using Structural Equation Modelling. The results of the study, it is found that subjective norms and perceived behaviour control have a significant impact on students' recycling behaviour. Furthermore, intention partially mediates the positive relationship between subjective norm and recycling behaviour and between perceived behavioural control and recycling behaviour.
Analysis of The Causality Relationship Among Digitalisation, Unemployment Rate, and Divorce Rates: A Research on Türkiye
Authors: KOÇ Pınar , İZGİ ŞAHPAZ Kadriye
Published: April 2023

This study investigates the relationship between digitalisation, unemployment, and divorce rates in Türkiye by using the Fourier Toda Yamamoto Causality Test from 2007 to 2021. International Digital Economy and Society Index (I-DESI) has been used to indicate digitalisation. The results suggest that there is unilateral causality from digitalisation to divorce rates. However, there is no causality linkage between digitalisation and unemployment rates for the period 2007-2021. Moreover, there is no causal connection between unemployment rates and divorce rates. The findings show that digitalisation affects divorce rates by disrupting family communication.
An Analysis of the Relationship between Municipalities and NGOs in Terms of Active Participation in Local Budgeting in Türkiye
Authors: EROĞLU Erdal , AYDEMİR Mine , TUNÇ Gülçin , GERÇEK Adnan
Published: April 2023

This study focuses on the relationship between NGOs’ active participation in municipal budgeting and their perception of budget efficiency. Our research estimates the relationships among transparency, trust in the municipality, NGOs' active participation, responsibility, and budget efficiency perception via the structural equation model. The findings indicate that active participation plays a key role in the model and directly affects the perception of budget efficiency. Besides, increased active participation, NGOs' responsibility, and trust positively affect budget efficiency perception. Transparency mediated through active participation and trust affects the perception of budget efficiency. Trust, transparency, and responsibility positively affect active participation.
Determinants of Accountability for The Management of Funds Vis-À-Vis Village Governments in Indonesia (Empirical Case in Sukabumi, West Java)
Authors: SETİYAWATİ Hari , RAHAYU Puji , NUGROHO Lucky
Published: April 2023

The study aims to analyse the effect of Organisational Commitment on the Quality of Village Fund Financial Statements and the impact on Village Fund Management Accountability. The survey had conducted in villages in Sukabumi Regency, West Java. The observation units were village fund management officers, namely village heads/temporary village heads, village secretaries, and heads of financial affairs/village treasurers, totalling 193 villages. The data were analysed with the SEM model and processed using Smart PLS software. The results of this study prove that organisational commitment does not have a significant effect on the quality of Village Fund reports but has a significant impact on the accountability of Village Fund management, and the quality of Village Fund financial statements has a significant effect on the accountability of Village Fund management. The study’s implications provide information to decision-makers, especially stakeholders from village funds, to improve organisational commitment and the quality of financial statements so that management and village accountability.
The Relationship of Social Exclusion and Well-being in The Context of Hunger and Poverty Threshold
Authors: BAYKAL Beril , KÖSE Sevda
Published: April 2023

This research aims to analyse the moderating role of household income in the relationship between social exclusion and well-being. A multiple-group analysis was conducted to determine the moderating effect of household income. The study sample included 669 people who participated in the labour market in Kocaeli; were recruited using convenience sampling. The findings showed a significant negative correlation between social exclusion and well-being. This effect was higher for those below the hunger threshold, indicating that, with increased social exclusion, there is a more significant adverse effect on well-being. These findings confirmed the moderating role of household income in the relationship between social exclusion and well-being.
The Effects of Oil Price Shocks on Clean Energy and Oil and Gas Stock Returns
Authors: UÇKUN ÖZKAN Ayşegül
Published: April 2023

This study empirically examines how fluctuations in oil prices affect the stock returns of clean energy and oil and gas companies between 2001:01 and 2022:06. Our results show that a negative oil supply shock affects the stock returns of clean energy companies positively. In contrast, an oil-specific demand shock negatively affects them. The findings also reveal that an increase in oil prices owing to an oil-specific demand shock tends not to improve the stock returns of oil and gas companies. Consequently, the results indicate that oil and clean energy are not alternatives.
Girdi-Çıktı Analizinde Varsayımsal Çıkarma Yöntemi: Batı Akdeniz Bölgesi’nde (TR61) Sektörel Kapanmanın Etki Analizi
Authors: GÜL Zafer Barış , ARIK Şebnem , KULA Mehmet , ÇAĞATAY Selim , ERDEM Şükrü
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmada sektörel kapanmaların Batı Akdeniz Bölgesi (TR61-Antalya, Isparta, Burdur) üzerindeki ekonomik etkileri varsayımsal çıkarma yöntemi ile analiz edilmiştir. Ayrıca, çıktı ve hanehalkı çarpanları ile hem geleneksel hem de varsayımsal çıkarma yöntemi kullanılarak bulunan geri ve ileri bağlantı ölçüleri, kapanmanın etkilerini ve çıkış yollarını çözümleyebilmek için bir arada yorumlanmıştır. Bu amaca yönelik olarak 2017 yılı için kurulmuş bölgesel Girdi-Çıktı tablosu kullanılmıştır. Çalışmanın bulguları, kapanmasının bölge ekonomisi üzerinde en fazla küçülme yarattığı sektörlerin turizm, taşımacılık ve lojistik, tarım, gıda sanayii ve inşaat sektörleri olduğuna işaret etmektedir. Ayrıca, turizm sektörünün kapanmasının, en fazla olumsuz etkilediği sektör balıkçılık sektörü olmuştur.
İlişkili Taraf İşlemleri ve Firma Değeri: Sürdürülebilirlik Performansının Aracı Etkisi
Authors: ŞENDURUR Utku , GEREKAN Bekir
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmada, ilişkili taraf işlemlerinin firma değerine etkisinde sürdürülebilirliğin aracı rolünün incelenmesine yönelik bir araştırma yapılmıştır. Çalışma, BİST 100 endeksinde işlem gören ve 2015-2021 yılları arasında düzenli olarak sürdürülebilirlik raporlaması yayımlayan 23 adet işletme şeklinde toplam 163 adet gözlemden oluşmaktadır. Çalışmada, dinamik panel tahmin yöntemlerinden biri olan Genelleştirilmiş Momentler Metodu kullanılmıştır. Çalışma sonuçlarına göre, ilişkili taraf borçlarının firma değeri üzerinde pozitif yönde, ilişkili taraf satışlarının ve alımlarının ise firma değeri üzerinde negatif yönde bir etkisi vardır. Ayrıca gerek sürdürülebilirlik gerekse sürdürülebilir sosyal sorumluluk faaliyetlerinin ilişkili taraf işlemleri ile firma değeri arasındaki ilişkiye aracılık ettiği tespit edilmiştir.
Yapay Zekâ ve Pazarlama Alanındaki Yayınların Bibliyometrik Analizi
Authors: EKİNCİ Gül , BİLGİNER ÖZSAATCI Fatma Gül
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmanın amacı yapay zekâ ve pazarlama alanında yapılmış araştırmaları bibliyometrik analiz yöntemi ile incelemektir. Scopus veri tabanında 1984-2022 yılları arasındaki yayınlarda “artificial intelligence*, marketing*” ifadeleri geçen çalışmalar taratılmış ve 447 adet çalışma bulunmuştur. 236 farklı kaynakta yayınlanan çalışmaların toplam referans sayısı 24436, toplam yazar sayısı 1092ve iş birliği endeksi 2.84’tür. En fazla çalışma yapan, atıf alan, iş birliği yapan ülke ABD’dir. İş zekâsı ve bilgi yönetimi konularının ön plana çıktığı tespit edilmiştir.
Çağdaş Popülizm Literatürünün Değerlendirilmesine Eleştirel Bir Katkı
Authors: USLU Hasan Faruk
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışma popülizm olgusu üzerindeki liberal ve ampirik özellikleri baskın olan çağdaş siyaset bilimi literatürünün pek de yeni olmadığını ve Soğuk Savaş dönemi Amerikan sosyal bilimleri tarafından üretilen popülizm anlayışını yeniden tahkim etmeye çalıştığını ileri sürmektedir. 1950’li yıllardaki Amerikan revizyonizm okulu tarafından başlatılan tartışmalarda popülizm kavramı tarihsel bağlamından kopartılarak ve olumsuz özellikler yüklenerek oldukça pejoratif bir içerik kazanmıştır. Çağdaş literatür Soğuk Savaş döneminin ikiz totaliterler düşüncesini, neoliberal iktisat politikalarının yaygınlaşmaya başlaması ve Sosyalizmin çöküşünden sonra, aşırılıklar teorisine dönüştürerek, merkez neoliberal politikalardan her sapmanın popülizm olarak etiketlenip, bir tehdit olarak anlaşılmasına yol açmıştır. Hegemonik olan bu normatif yönelim sebebi ile çağdaş siyaset bilimi literatürü popülizm olgusunun özneleri ve aktörleri ve artmakta olduğu düşünülen popülist iktidar ile ne yapılacağı konusunda önemli katkılar sunmakla birlikte, hiç de tesadüf olmayan bir şekilde, popülist iktidar ilişkilerinin toplumsal bağlamı hakkında ise büyük oranda sessiz kalmaktadır. Bu eksikliği giderme noktasında, diyalektik-materyalist yaklaşımın önerdiği bütüncül bir iktidar ilişkileri analizi yoluyla popülizm kavramı birlikte düşünülmelidir.
Kamu Personelinin Ekonomi Okuryazarlık Düzeylerinin Tespit Edilmesine Yönelik Ampirik Bir Uygulama
Authors: POLAT Mehmet
Published: April 2023

Küreselleşen günümüz dünyasında sürekli değişen ekonomik araçlar ve ülkeleri derinden etkileyen ekonomik krizler, ekonomi okuryazarlığın önemini her geçen gün daha da artırmaktadır. Ekonomi okuryazarlığı, toplumun her kesiminin bilmesi gereken ekonomik olayları yorumlayabilme ve rasyonel karar verme becerisidir. Bu çalışmada, gelir düzeyi sabit ve eğitim düzeyi yüksek olan kamu personelinin ekonomi okuryazarlık düzeylerinin tespit edilmesi amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada, kamu personelinin neredeyse %85’inin ekonomik ve finansal gelişmeleri yakından takip ettiği ve tüm ekonomi okuryazarlığı alt grup düzeylerinde de iyi seviyede oldukları görülmüştür. Sonuç olarak kamu personelinin gelir düzeyi artıkça ekonomik ve finansal gelişmeleri yakından takip etme sıklıklarının artığı, ekonomik ve finansal gelişmeleri takip etme sıklıkları artıkça ekonomi okuryazarlık seviyelerinin daha da artığı, ekonomi okuryazarlık seviyeleri artıkça da yatırım miktarlarının daha da artığı gözlemlenmiştir.
Hanehalkı Dijital Teknoloji Sahipliği Açısından Sosyoekonomik Bir Analiz
Authors: CANATAN Behice , ÖZBİLGE Gökhan , İPEK Egemen
Published: April 2023

Bu çalışmada bireylerin gelir ve sosyodemografik özelliklerinin yanında, istihdam, kişisel gelişim ve/veya e-ticaret gibi amaçlarla da dijital teknolojilere sahip olmaya istekli olabilecekleri göz önüne alınmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye’de dijital teknoloji sahipliği üzerinde etkisi olan gelir ve sosyodemografik faktörlerle beraber, hanede tercih edilen teknoloji uygulamalarının etkilerini araştırmaktır. Bu amaç doğrultusunda, TÜİK 2021 Hanehalkı Bilişim Teknolojileri Kullanım Araştırması Mikro Veri Seti ve genelleştirilmiş sıralı logit yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Elde edilen bulgular, gelir seviyesinin dijital teknoloji sahipliğinin genişletilmesinde tek başına yeterli olamayacağını, e-ticaret, e-beceriler ve çevrimiçi kurs alma gibi ilgili faktörlerin de ele alınması gerektiğini göstermektedir.
LOW BONE MINERAL DENSITY IN YOUNG MEN WITH ASYMPTOMATIC HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
Authors: Rodríguez Ulloa Sheila Lizett
Published: April 2023

The aim of this study was determine the frequency of low bone mineral density (BMD) in young men with asymptomatic Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection on antiretroviral therapy for less than 2 years, as well as to compare the frequency of low and normal BMD according to antiretroviral treatment (ART) scheme and level of physical activity. 39 young men with asymptomatic HIV infection and ART less than 2 years were included. A bone densitometry was performed, and the following areas were evaluated: lumbar spine, left femoral neck and total left hip. 12 patients (31%) with low BMD and 27 patients (69%) with normal BMD were found. No differences were found between patients with normal and low BMD according to type of ART and level of physical activity. The frequency of low BMD is high in young men with asymptomatic HIV infection under antiretroviral treatment for less than 2 years.
BIODEGRADATIVE EFFICIENCY OF CYANIDE BY Pseudomonas sp.
Authors: Chávez Pasco Gaudhy Sujhey , Villanueva Aguilar Carlos Eduardo , Zevallos Bueno Rafael Yerko , León Zuloeta Robinson
Published: April 2023

Pseudomonas sp. is one of the bacteria widely studied in environmental management due to its biodegradative capacity, in this sense the objective of the present investigation was to evaluate the biodegradative efficiency of cyanide by Pseudomonas sp. at different incubation times. The study had a design, as a control group a physiological outlet solution and a bioreactor with a bubble column were used, each bioreactor contained 450 ml of MBSMG at a concentration of 500 ppm of cyanide and a pH of 8, with an inoculum at a concentration of 1.5 x 108 cells per milliliter. The cyanide concentration was assessed by titration with AgNO3 and KI. The results obtained show a cyanide biodegradation efficiency of 92.3% at 3 days of incubation, 85.8% at 7.5 days and 75.9% at 12 days; also finding an inverse correlation of 0.985 between the biodegradation efficiency and the incubation time of the bacteria by means of the Pearson Correlation. It is concluded that the highest biodegradative efficiency of Pseudomonas sp. after 3 days of incubation.
EVALUATION OF ZOOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS FOR FINGERLINGS OF Brycon cephalus SABALO COLA ROJA, IN THE COASTAL ZONE OF SOUTHERN PERU
Authors: Llasaca Calizaya Ehrlich Yam , Vargas Callo Wendy del Rosario , Llasaca Calizaya Elizabeth Norka
Published: April 2023

In order to evaluate the zootechnical parameters for red-tailed tarpon Brycon cephalus fingerlings, in a region other than Amazonia, the evaluation of growth parameters in temperate waters was carried out for 60 days in the port of Ilo, Department of Moquegua. 84 fingerlings were used in 70 liters of water and two biometrics were performed, fluctuating in size from 3.5 cm to 9 cm at the end of the trial. Fingerlings were fed commercial trout feed of 45% protein, 8% fat and 25% carbohydrate, a feeding rate of 4.5% of biomass, distributed 3 times per day. The results reported as an average water temperature of 20.6°C, survival rate of 2.4%, growth determined by y=0.0155 X 2.8284 and a coefficient of determination of R²=0.975, average condition factor (K): 0.04393±0.0126 SD, Relative Growth Rate (TCR) of 9.5%, Specific Growth Rate (TCE) of 3.9% and Apparent Feed Conversion (CAA) of 1.4. With which it is observed that the parameters evaluated in the coastal zone of southern Peru are close to the native cultivation conditions.
MARINE DEBRIS GENERATED BY ARTESANAL FISHING ACTIVITY ON SALAVERRY BEACH, LA LIBERTAD 2022
Authors: Ywanaga Reh Nelson Gustavo , Lázaro Saavedra Annie Mariel , Requelme Jave Rayza Isabella
Published: April 2023

Marine debris nowadays is a serious environmental problem for the world because it can float or sink in the depths of the sea, as well as it can be end up on beaches. Therefore, this research has the general objective to characterize the marine debris generated by the artisanal fishing activity on Salaverry beach, La Libertad; where the samplings were carried out from February to July 2022. A total of 684 objects were collected, of which identified six types of marine debris with a total weight of 81.33 Kg, the plastic being of the most quantity with 425 objects and weight of 23.13 Kg. Also, the environmental impacts that marine debris cause were identified using the Leopold matrix getting the environmental factors that can suffer the greatest negative impact are fauna (149) and health (122). In addition, the marine debris that can cause the greatest impact is polystyrene foam (47), paint cans (46) and aerosol cans (45), LED lights and fishing lanterns (45), and bottles of lubricants and bleach (43).
EFFECT OF TWO CRYOPRESERVATION TIMES AND TWO CRYOPROTECTANTS, ON THE VIABILITY OF Colossoma macropomum “GAMITANA” SEMEN
Authors: Llasaca Calizaya Ehrlich Yam , Llasaca Calizaya Elizabeth Norka
Published: April 2023

The present research work was developed, with the purpose of evaluating the effect of two cryopreservation times and two cryoprotectants, on the viability of Colossoma macropomum semen, "gamitana". and it was developed in the facilities of the “Fernando Alcántara Bocanegra” Research Center, of the Peruvian Amazon Research Institute-IIAP. A sex ratio of 1:2 (Female: Male) was used, collecting semen in a 0.4 M solution of sucrose. For the cryopreservation process, the semen was subjected to two freezing times (6 minutes and 9 minutes) and two levels of cryoprotectants (Level 1:10% DMSO at 0.1 M and level 2:43% dextrose at 0.3 M). It was fertilized with 25 μL of thawed semen, using a factorial design of 22, which were subjected to an ANOVA, at 95% confidence. Fresh semen evaluation shows that motility time presented a significant difference p=0.021. However, in the post-thaw semen evaluation, motility time and motility percentage did not present a significant difference (p > 0.05) for each breeder, but a reduction in the average times was evidenced, compared to fresh semen. For fertilization percentage, only freezing time presented a significant difference (p=0.000001), for male 1 and male 2 no significant differences were found between treatments. For hatching percentage, according to freezing time and percentage of cryoprotectant, for male 1, no significant differences were found p > 0.05 and for male 2, significant differences were found (p=0.043), for cryoprotectant percentage. In relation to larvae malformation percentage, freezing time and type of cryoprotectant, did not show significant differences (p > 0.05), for breeders, however, they were higher in relation to fresh semen treatment. Therefore, it is evident that there would be an unknown factor of male, which did not allow replicating the values obtained, which is manifested in the synergy of variables studied, for this species.
ENTOMOFAUNA OF FORENSIC INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH THE CADAVERAL DECOMPOSITION PROCESS OF Sus scrofaIN SUMMER TIME IN A DISTRICT FROM NORTHERN OF PERU
Authors: Chamochumbi-Rodríguez Carlos Eduardo , Jara Campos Cesar Augusto , Delgado Vargas Sandra , Espinoza Carbajal Jaime Gustavo , Díaz Sánchez Cesar Narcés , Castillo Zavala José Luis
Published: April 2023

Necrophagous insects, mainly Diptera and Coleoptera, are involved in the cadaveric decomposition process depending on time ofstudy and location, are important to estimate the postmortem interval. Pigs have become the most frequently used animal model in forensic science. The objective of this research was to identify the genera and/or species of necrophagous insects in the five stages of the cadaveric decomposition process, at the time of summer 2018 taking place in an urban area of Nuevo Chimbote (Ancash, Peru), using SusscrofaL. as an animal model. It was used a 12-kg pig carcass, recently euthanized and kept for 70 days, at an average temperature of 24.26°C and an average relative humidity of 66.96% inside a Schoenly-type trap to capture insects. Insects of the Diptera and Coleoptera orders were found in the different phases of decomposition: In the initial phase (two days) only dipterous insects, Sarcophagasp., Chrysomyaalbiceps, Cochliomyiamacellariaand Luciliacuprinawere identified; in the phase of active putrefaction(two days) the same species of diptera and coleoptera, Necrobiarufipesand Dermestesfrischii; in the advanced putrefaction phase (three days) the same species and also Muscadomesticadiptera; in the fermentation phase (11 days) the same species and also beetle Ammophorusperuvianus; and in the skeletonization phase (52 days) only beetles Saprinussp., Necrobiarufipesand Dermestesfrischiiwere identified. The results of this study indicate that in an open environment in an urban area of Nuevo Chimbote(Ancash, Peru), in summer season (January-March), the entomofauna was associated with the decomposition of S. scrofwhich is composed of five species of the order Diptera and four of the order Coleoptera. In addition, it was possible to observe that in the initial phase only diptera were present and in the final phase (skeletation) only coleoptera, which could be used as decomposition markers.
GRAM-NEGATIVE BACILLI RESISTANT TO CARBAPENEMS PRODUCING CARBAPENEMASES ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS AT THE BELEN HOSPITAL IN TRUJILLO
Authors: Abanto Díaz Carlos Eduardo , González Cabeza José Guillermo , Castillo Diestra Kelly
Published: April 2023

The inappropriate use of carbapenems in recent decades has begun to lead to an increase in carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli. Within the mechanisms of resistance, the synthesis of carbapenemases is the most relevant.The objective was to detect the presence of carbapenemases in Gram-negative bacilli resistant to carbapenems isolated from patients of the Belen de Trujillo hospital during the months of July 2018 to July 2019, the cultures were determined by the Modified Hodge Test, as well as the Synergy Test with Boronic Phenyl Acid for the detection of serinocarbapenemases and the Disc Approximation method for the detection of metallocarbapenemases. It was determined that of the total carbapenem resistant found a little more than half were likely producers of carbapenemases being the Serincarbapenemases the most frequently found and Pseudomonas aeruginosaand Acinetobacter baumaniiare the bacilli most frequently found as carbapenemase producers.
IN VITRO ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT OF ETHANOLIC EXTRACT OF Cuminum cyminumON Streptococcus mutansATCC 25175
Authors: Curo Valdivia Yuri , Curo Vallejos Yuri , Basauri Esteves Rosa Leonor
Published: April 2023

Dental caries is currently one of the diseases with the highest prevalence and focus of research in public health, one of themain organisms involved is Streptococcus mutans. In this regard, Cuminum cyminum(cumin) has active compounds with antimicrobial properties that suggest its potential for the treatment of dental caries in a less toxic way than current commercial products, which can produce side effects. The objective of this study was to evaluate the in vitro antibacterial effect of C. cyminumethanolic extract at concentrations of 5%, 10%, and 20% with their dilutions at 25%, 50%, and 75% each, on a strain of S. mutans. Susceptibility testing was performed using the KirbyBauer disc diffusion method, and the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration was determined by colony-forming unit (CFU) counting. The results showed that the 20% concentration of ethanolic extract diluted at 50% and 75% was very sensitive, while the pure extract was extremely sensitive against S. mutans. The minimum inhibitory concentration to inhibit the entire S. mutansATCC 25175 strain was the 20% concentration diluted at 25%. The 5% and 10% concentrations did not completely inhibit the S. mutansATCC 25175 strain at any of their dilutions. In conclusion, cumin extracts showed an in vitro antibacterial effect on S. mutans ATCC 25175, with the 20% concentration extract being the most effective and its 25% dilution being the minimum inhibitory concentration of all the evaluated dilutions.
SEROPREVALENCE OF HUMAN CISTICERCOSIS IN A HIGH-RISK COMMUNITIE OFTHE DISTRICT OF MACHE, PROVINCE OF OTUZCO, LA LIBERTAD, PERU, 2022
Authors: Jara Campos Cesar Augusto , Alfaro Ayquipa Sarita Liceth , Vidal Ávila Tania Isabel
Published: April 2023

Taenia soliumCysticercosis affects millions of people worldwide and is a cause of epilepsy and death in endemic countries such as Peru; however, the levelsof contagion are not known in several regions. The objective of this research was to determine the seroprevalence, using the Western blot technique, and risk factors for cysticercosis due to T. soliumin residents who raise pigs in the district of Mache, Otuzco, La Libertad, Peru, between January and April 2022. This descriptive-cross-sectional research was carried out on a total of 70 blood sera analyzed to detect anti-Cysticercus cellulosaeIgG antibodies using the Cystiblot kit. A general seroprevalence of 12.8% (9/70) was found and a statistically significant association (p<0.05) with non-potable water cinsumed. In conclusion, 12.8% of Mache residents who raise pigs have been exposed to T. solium infection. The data can be useful to strengthen public helath interventions in this rural district.
PROPOSAL FOR A SOCIAL MANAGEMENT MODEL TO TRANSFER AQUACULTURE PROJECTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE AMAZON-2021
Authors: Reátegui Alva Sandrita Janmari , Canelo Dávila Carlos Alberto , Fernández Jeri Armstrong
Published: April 2023

In the Amazon Region, productive investment projects don ́t have a transfer ́ssystem to producer organizations, limiting themselves to meeting budget goals, based on the closing formats of invierte.pe. In this line, the need to be able to have a management model that facilitatesand allows that, once the public investment is completed, the beneficiary populations can manage it under a social management approach, was identified. The research had a qualitative approach, of the non-experimental type, with two variables: social management model (independent variable) and project transfer (dependent variable); it started from the characterization of the current management model, through the participation of producers and organizations that are under the AMYPE regime (Microand Small Business Aquaculture); Of this, situations have been identified that at the organizational level are the main ones within the proposal: 81% don ́t have an action plan (work plan), 31% require improving the organizational aspect and 86% don ́t have a scheme of its production processes (flowchart). The three pillars of social management were addressed; vision, operation resources; Based on Maslow's pyramid of needs, having as a first step the development of an organizational strengthening plan referring to what has been implemented by Advancing Rural, on the organizational figure it is suggested: association or cooperative. Finally, the model was validated by the beneficiaries themselves who participated in the survey, collecting their contributions to improve what was proposed.
LICOPHYTES AND FERNS IN PRIMARY FOREST AND PLANTATION OF Elaeis guineenses, SHANUSI
Authors: Peláez Peláez Freddy , Alarcón Rojas Narda , Zelada Estraver William , Torres Delgado Jorge , Castillo Benites Homan , Vergara Mendrano Segundo , Mondragón Chaparro Demetria Martha
Published: April 2023

In order to determine the composition of lycophytes and ferns in primary forest and in plantations of Elaeis guineensis"oil palm", comparing the richness and forms of life in the two ecosystems, two field trips were conducted in January and July 2022, selecting 6 sampling areas, 5 located in primary forest and 1 in a plantation, for the latter, the plot with the highest vegetation cover and presence of epiphytes in the stipe of "oil palm" was chosen. Transects were evaluated in a strip, following 5 trails of 200 m long and 5 m wide, which allowed the inventory and collection of specimens, which were transferred to the HUT,for their respective determination. Forty-seven species of ferns and three lycophytes were recorded, grouped into 16 families and 32 genera. The families Pteridaceae and Dryopteridaceae were the most representative in terms of genera and species. The forest zone had 42 species and the plantation zone 13 species (five species inhabit both the plantation and forest areas). In the plantation zone, because of its low richness, it was clearly differentiated from the points locatedin the forest zone, where the Cainarachi point was unpaired from the others, due to the phenomenon of decay of the floristic similarity due to distancing. The species Adiantum macrophyllum, A. pulverulentum, A. tetraphyllum, A. tomentosum, Asplenium serratum, Pelazoneuron abruptum var.grande, Lomariopsis fendlerii andTectariaincisa were widely distributed (PC of 66.7%). This allows us to conclude that the richness in the Shanusi zone is low compared to other similar zones in the region, in addition, the forest zone harbored most of the species where terrestrial life forms predominated, while, in the plantation zone most were epiphytes.
FLORAL VISIT BY HUMMINGBIRDS ON A COASTAL HILL IN THE NORTH OF THE PACIFIC DESERT, DURING 2021
Authors: Zelada Estraver William , Medina Tafur Cesar , Chávez Villavicencio César , Rodríguez Ruiz Cesia , Seminario Rebolledo María
Published: April 2023

The Hill of Cerro Campana located in the north of the desert of the Pacific, is a unique ecosystem to host a high and specialbiological diversity, within which we find the "hummingbird ", very active and colorful bird species that feed on nectar and flower pollen. The objective of this work was to determine the number of interactions or visits of the hummingbirds to the species of flowering plants in the ACP Lomas del Cerro Campana, during 2021. For which were made 24 fixed points of counting, randomly distributed between the windward and leeward sides of this ridge and where interactions or visits to the flower of plants were recorded by the species of hummingbirds identified by direct and auditory observation. The presence of: Amazilia amazilia, Myrtis fanny, Myrmia micruraand Rhodopis vesper; birds that fed on the flowers of 20 plant species, belonging to 17 genera and 10 families; finding that Amazilia had preference for 16 plant species, Myrtis fannyby 06 species, Myrmia micruraby 08 species and Rhodopis vesperby 11 species of plants. These birds had a greater preference for interaction or visits by the flowers of species of the families Cactaceae, Bromeliaceae and Capparaceae. The plant species with which they had a greater number of interactions were: Puya ferruginea, with 12 interactions; Espostoa melanostele, Opuntia quitensiswith 9 each, Colicodendron scabridumwith 7; Tillandsia multiflora and Haageocereus decumbenswith 6 interactions each. These species, besides playing an important role in pollination, are an alternative to promote ecotourism in this ACP.
Current problems of digital transformation in secondary education
Authors: Nazarov V. L. , Zherdev D. V. , Buinacheva A. V.
Published: April 2023

Introduction. The article continues the series of publications within the framework of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR) project “Construction of a Fundamental Model for the Digital Transformation of the General Education System”.Aim. The aim of the study was to analyse the current state of development of digital educational services and the development of digital competencies by participants in the educational process.Methodology and research methods. The authors used the materials from a number of secondary monitoring studies; however, the current research is based on completely original material. The data obtained during the survey are published for the first time. The main method of collecting information is an electronic questionnaire based on Google forms. The survey respondents were participants in the educational process, predominantly permanently residing in the territory of the Sverdlovsk region (99% of respondents). The survey was conducted on a voluntary and completely anonymous basis.Results. The research results of the study suggest that the mastery of digital technologies by the participants in the educational process is insignificantly associated with the implementation of state strategic programmes in the field of digital transformation of education. Although the ongoing changes such as the development of digital infrastructure in the school, the accumulation of digital educational content, the development of specialised services, the increase in the level of digital literacy of teachers are necessary. However, within the framework of the existing education management system, the aforementioned changes do not provide significant motivation for the actual use of opportunities of digital infosphere in education. Accordingly, at the moment, the transformation process is taking place according to the worst (inertial) scenario.Scientific novelty. The article makes it possible to more accurately assess the situation in regional education in order to make current management decisions and provides reference points for longitudinal research aimed at achieving the main goal of the project as a potential basis for the educational strategy of the Russian Federation.
Evaluating the width of attached gingiva in various areas of the oral cavity and gingival sulcus depths in periodontally healthy adult subjects among eastern Indian population
Authors: Kumar Amrit , Kumari Rosy , Kumari Sonali , Agarwal Akriti , Nabi Aaysha Tabinda , Banarjee Anindita
Published: April 2023

The width of attached gingiva varies from tooth to tooth and also among individuals with mixed opinions regarding an “adequate” or “sufficient” dimension of the gingiva. Although the need for a so‑called adequate amount of keratinized tissue for maintenance of periodontal health is questionable, the mucogingival junction serves as an important clinical landmark in periodontal evaluation. There are various methods of locating the mucogingival junction namely the functional method and the visual method with and without histochemical staining, which aid in the measurement of the width of attached gingiva.

The objectives of the present study were to evaluate the width of attached gingiva as well as to determine the gingival sulcular depth in adult subjects from Eastern India.

: Attached gingival width and sulcus depth were determined by a visual method, using a William’s periodontal probe. There were 120 subjects (60 males) and 60 (females) who represented a healthy population of undergraduate students, interns and post graduate students of Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital and the patients reporting to OPD of the Institute.

: Highest widths of attached gingiva in central incisors of maxillary (3.22±0.59) and mandibular arches (2.18±0.50) were found respectively. The present study found no significant differences in mean width of attached gingiva of maxillary and mandibular arches between male and female subjects. The mean gingival sulcus depth recorded in the present study was 1.04±0.13 mm. This was not significantly associated with age or gender. The mean value for the highest depth of gingival sulci for maxillary first molar was 1.07 ± 0.23 mm and lateral incisors of mandibular arches 1.05 ± 0.19 mm were found respectively.

: This study has defined baseline values for the attached gingival width and sulcus depth among Eastern Indian population. This would help to determine deviation from the normal or this population and may help to identify individuals at risk for periodontal disease.
A survey based comparative study about dental clinical photography amongst intern and postgraduate students
Authors: Ahmed Osama , Pettiwala Anam
Published: April 2023

Dental photography is a vital component in the diagnosis and documentation of dental cases. This study aimed to evaluate the familiarity, approach, and practice of dental interns and postgraduate students with respect to dental clinical photography. A total of 250 participants completed a questionnaire, with 78.4% being interns and 21.6% postgraduates. The study found that only 7.3% of participants used a DSLR camera for dental clinical photography, with mobile cameras being the most extensively used device. The high cost of equipment was cited as the primary reason for this. The study also revealed that learning and education needs to be significantly improved in dental clinical photography to ensure better documentation and patient confidentiality.

Photography has been widely used in health sciences, including dentistry, to diagnose, document, and record cases. Dental photography is renowned for aiding in clinical diagnosis, similar to the use of x-rays, laboratory workup, or other examinations or tests. However, the use of dental clinical photography varies widely among dental interns and postgraduate students. This study aimed to evaluate their familiarity, approach, and practice in this field.

A total of 250 participants, including dental interns and postgraduate students, completed a questionnaire about their familiarity, approach, and practice with dental clinical photography. The survey data were collected and analyzed to evaluate the use of different devices, patient consent and confidentiality, and the overall approach of participants towards dental photography.

The study found that only 7.3% of participants used a DSLR camera for dental clinical photography, with mobile cameras being the most extensively used device. The high cost of equipment was cited as the primary reason for this. The majority of participants found it essential to document cases for marketing purposes. In terms of maintaining patient consent and confidentiality, informed consent was obtained from the majority of patients before documenting pictures. Additionally, a few of the participants covered their patient’s eyes to avoid breaching confidentiality.

The study revealed that learning and education needs to be significantly improved in dental clinical photography to ensure better documentation and patient confidentiality. Dental photography can be made an intriguing subject to record cases efficiently and provide exceptional opportunities for instruction, patient simulation, and recall visits by students. Dental interns and postgraduate students need to be educated on the benefits and correct approach to dental clinical photography.
Comparative evaluation of modified triangular coronally advanced Flap alone or in combination with platelet rich fibrin or type I collagen membrane for treatment of Miller’s Class I and Class II gingival recession
Authors: Ashraf Fariya
Published: April 2023

The study aimed to clinically evaluate the outcome of modified triangular coronally advanced flap (mtCAF) alone or in combination with platelet rich fibrin or type I collagen membrane in Miller’s Class I and Class II gingival recession.

45 sites with Millers Class I or II gingival recession were recruited and allocated into 3 groups with 15 sites each. Group 1: mtCAF alone, Group II: mtCAF with PRF and Group III: mtCAF with bioresorbable collagen membrane (Bio-Gide®). Standardized Clinical Parameters such asPlaque Index (PI), Gingival Index (GI), Pocket Probing Depth (PPD), Clinical attachment level (CAL), Gingival Recession Depth (GRD) and Keratinized Tissue Height (KTH) were measured at baseline and 6 months.

All the three groups showed improvement in clinical parameters but it was not statistically significant. However, a significant increase in keratinized tissue height was seen in Group III as compared to Group I and Group II.

Modified triangular coronally advanced flap (mtCAF) alone or in combination with PRF and collagen membrane showed good clinical outcomes but better results were obtained in terms of keratinized tissue when collagen membrane was used.
Evaluation of anti-inflammatory effect of vitamin c using mesotherapy approach in the treatment of persistent gingivitis
Authors: Mutthineni Ramesh Babu , Sahithi Medipalli Santhoshi , Paul R. Arpita , Muralidharan Gayathri , Alekhya Bhurli V.V. , Duddukuri Hema
Published: April 2023

Vitamin C, being a strong reducing agent, can regulate the resolution of the inflammatory process and stimulate the tissue repair. It enhances the synthesis of collagen type I, reduced by inflammatory process, keeps the balance between collagen I and collagen III, and modifies the rate of fibroblast proliferation. Mesotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure which involves local intradermal therapy with biologically active substances given in minor quantities to the area of pathology. However, the studies on local injection of Vitamin C showed inconclusive results.

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficiency of the locally injected vitamin C in the treatment of persistent gingival inflammation.

After one week of SRP, ten patients with persistent gingival inflammation were included in the study. In the test group, five patients were treated with single application of locally delivered vitamin C into the gingival tissues and the other five patients in the control group were given saline as the placebo. Plaque index and sulcus bleeding index were evaluated at baseline and at 1 week post-operatively.

Group A (Test group) showed a mean difference of 1.75 (pre and post op) in plaque scores which are statistically significant compared to that of group B (control group) that showed a mean difference of 0.15 in plaque scores which is not statistically significant. Sulcus bleeding index scores where statistically significantly (pre and post op) only in test group. There is no difference in plaque index and sulcus bleeding index between the test and control group at baseline, but a significant difference was observed between the two groups at 1 week follow up in plaque and sulcus bleeding index, favouring the test group.

Vitamin C that is injected using mesotherapy approach has a synergistic interaction with SRP for treating persisting inflammation of the gingiva than compared to that of placebo at 1 week follow up period.
Treatment of iatrogenically induced gingival recession in orthodontic patient with combination technique of vestibuloplasty and free gingival graft – Case report
Authors: Rajesh  , Sindhu M. , Tanuja  , Ramesh A  , Neha  , Nikhitha
Published: April 2023

It is well-known that oral hygiene plays a role in the initiation and progression periodontal disease, for maintaining proper oral hygiene sufficient width of attached gingiva along with adequate depth of vestibule is necessary. This case report describes Clark’s technique for increasing the vestibular depth. In addition, Free gingival autograft (FGG) is done for treating Miller’s class II recession. A 17-year-old female patient referred from the Department of orthodontics, with the chief complaint of receding gums in the lower front region. On clinical examination there is shallow vestibule, Millers class II gingival recession and is also seen. So planed for the combined technique of vestibuloplasty along with free gingival graft to achieve dual benefits of increasing the vestibular depth and root coverage.
Crestal approach maxillary sinus augmentation by osseodensification with simultaneous implant placement
Authors: Dashputra Apurva , Karemore Vaibhav , Phadnaik Mangesh , Chodankar Vaishnavi
Published: April 2023

Primary implant stability at the time of implant insertion is a prerequisite to achieve osseointegration. Implant stability depends on the amount and quality available of bone tissue. The posterior maxilla is not considered the most favourable site for implant placement due to pneumatization of the sinus and low bone density. Osseodensification is a novel biomechanical bone preparation technique by use of specifically designed Densah burs™. This case report demonstrates simultaneous implant placement with sinus augmentation in the posterior maxilla with deficient bone height and compromised bone density in a patient undergoing implant therapy for replacement of missing maxillary right first molar. Implant osteotomy was prepared using the Densah burs and sinus membrane elevated using a viscoelastic putty graft material. Adequate sinus membrane lift along with enhanced bone density was achieved for the placement of standard-size implants using this technique.
Scaling down for better periodontal health: The role of nanotechnology
Authors: Dave Riya Divyakant
Published: April 2023

Nanotechnology has emerged as a promising approach in the treatment of periodontal diseases, which affect a large proportion of the population worldwide. By studying nanotechnology, we can gain a better understanding of how these materials can be used in daily practice. Nanotechnology involves the development of materials, devices, and systems that exhibit unique physical, chemical, and biological properties at the nanoscale level. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral diseases, including periodontal disease, which affects a significant portion of the global population. The use of nanotechnology in dentistry, also known as Nano dentistry, provides promising solutions for the treatment of various dental disorders, including periodontal disease. This article summarizes the current research trends in periodontal nanotechnology, including nanoscale drug delivery systems and nanomaterials for tissue engineering and regeneration. Nanoparticles offer significant advantages over conventional drug delivery systems due to their controlled release and improved bioavailability, making them a promising approach for periodontitis treatment. Furthermore, nanomaterials act as three-dimensional scaffolds, providing a favourable environment for tissue regeneration by promoting cellular adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation. The potential of nanotechnology in tissue engineering is vast, and its application in bone defect repair and implant success rates has shown great potential. However, safety issues and biological risks must be addressed before routine implementation of nano dentistry in periodontal treatment. Overall, this article provides insights into the potential of nanotechnology in periodontics and its translation into a more specific approach of nano periodontology in periodontology.