bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
A Comparative Evaluation of Silk Suture and Cyanoacrylate Adhesive in the Stabilization of Free Gingival Graft Harvested with Erbium
Authors: Goel Asim , Ghai Deepika , Sood Anchal , Singh Gagan Preet , Nagi Puneet Kamal , Singh Padam
Published: February 2023

Background:

The most common technique for gingival augmentation is free gingival graft (FGG). The aim of this study is to clinically compare the efficacy of FGG harvested with erbium: yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Er: YAG) laser stabilized with 5-0 silk suture in comparison to N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in increasing the width of keratinized gingiva (WK) for the management of Miller's Class I and II gingival recession.

Methodology:

Forty-eight gingival recession defects were divided into two Groups I and II. Group I sites were treated with FGG harvested using Er: YAG laser stabilized with 5-0 silk suture and Group II sites were treated with FGG harvested using Er: YAG laser stabilized with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive. Clinical parameters such as gingival recession depth, clinical attachment level (CAL), gain in gingival tissue thickness, and WK were recorded at baseline and 3 and 6 months postoperatively.

Results:

A significant reduction in gingival recession defects, gain in CAL, increase in WK, and gain in gingival tissue thickness were observed in both the groups. Intergroup comparison of gingival recession defects, CAL, WK, and gingival tissue thickness yielded nonsignificant differences.

Conclusion:

Within the limits of this study, it can be concluded that both 5-0 silk suture and n-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate were equally efficacious in the stabilization of FGG. N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate was easy to apply, consumed less operating time, and had no adverse effect. Hence, cyanoacrylate can be used as an alternative to suture in stabilization of FGG.
A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of WaveOne and NeoEndo Retreatment File System for the Removal of Gutta Percha from the Root Canal
Authors: Sagare Shweta V. , Chandra Padma , Kaur Tawanpreet , Ganorkar Onkar , Khade Abhijeet , Mehta Sachin Dev
Published: February 2023

Background:

Teeth with apical periodontitis that either persisted or developed after initial root canal treatment is most often indicated for retreatment procedure. The present study was conducted to compare the WaveOne and NeoEndo retreatment file system for the removal of gutta-percha from the root canal.

Materials and Methods:

Fifty extracted mandibular first premolars with single straight roots were divided into two groups, Group I-WaveOne and Group II-NeoEndo. All samples were scanned with cone-beam computed tomography after the root filling and retreatment procedures. The decrease in the volume of filling material after each retreatment protocol was measured.

Results:

The mean volume of gutta-percha in Group I before retreatment was 5.6 and in Group II was 5.3, after retreatment in Group I was 2.7, and in Group II was 4.2. The mean percentage reduction in Group I was 45.2% and in Group II was 23.8%. The difference was significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

Both systems failed to completely remove gutta-percha. WaveOne was significantly more effective than the NeoEndo retreatment system.
Mucormycosis during Coronavirus Disease Pandemic
Authors: Arthanari Kaneesh Karthik , Annamalai Sivakumar , Thangavelu Arthiie , Palanivelu Chandrika , Suresh Gowtham , Anbuselvan Sambavi
Published: February 2023

Mucormycosis is a very aggressive, devastating opportunistic fungal infection commonly involving nasal, maxillary, orbital, and cerebral regions. In the second wave of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a high frequency of mucormycosis infections has been seen because of the triad of COVID-19, systemic steroids, and preexisting diabetes mellitus. A patient might present with a simple mobile tooth/teeth with multiple gingival abscesses Necrotic bone could be seen in the palate. Blackish discoloration might be present in the oral mucosa. There might be extraoral swelling. If rhino-oculo cerebral mucormycosis is diagnosed, then there are two immediate treatment modalities to be followed. Both surgical and medical treatment are necessary. Surgical is thorough debridement of the necrotic tissue. To prevent the occurrence of mucormycosis, meticulous glycemic control and rational use of steroids and antibiotics for the shortest possible time with adequate attention toward the ventilators and tubing are necessary.
Clinicopathological Correlation of Pulp Stones and Its Association with Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia
Authors: Jawahar Gowthami , Rao Gururaj Narayana , Vennila A. Alagu , Fathima S. Deenul , Lawanya M. K. Keerthik , Doss Daffney Mano , Sherwood I. Anand , Antinisha A. Annie , Bhuvana B.
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

Pulp stones are the discrete calcification, located in pulp tissue or attached to or embedded in dentin. It occurs in physiological and pathological conditions. The exact etiopathogenesis of various types of pulp calcifications is unknown and the prevalence varies from 8% to 90%. The histopathological identification of pulp stones is higher than the radiological identification.

Objective:

The aim of the study is to evaluate and correlate the clinical parameters and histopathological analysis of pulp stone with systemic hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

Materials and Methods:

Seventy patients were selected for the study and a detailed case history was recorded. The radiological investigations were noted down and extirpated pulp tissues were sent for processing. The results were analyzed statistically using Chi-square test.

Results:

Out of 70 patients studied, pulp stones were observed radiologically in 14 patients and histopathologically in 30 patients. The presence of irregular and nonlaminated type of pulp stones histopathologically was significantly correlated with hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

Conclusion:

The patients with the histopathological presence of nonlaminated and irregular-shaped pulp should be evaluated for lipid profile and hypertension.
Olfactory Neuroblastoma Managed with Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Authors: Al-Osaimi Saleh Mayoof , Hameed Althumali Abdulaziz , Alsufyani Atheer Abdulraheem , Altwairqi Rahaf Ghazi , Alotaibi Abrar Fahad
Published: February 2023

Olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) or esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare malignancy of the nose and paranasal sinuses that originates from the upper nasal vault. We report a rare case of ONB in a 27-year-old female patient with a 2-year history of nasal obstruction, sneezing, nasal discharge, and left eye protrusion. The patient was successfully treated with endoscopic sinus surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy (RT) with 5-year follow-up duration. Studying ONB cases is of great importance due to its rare occurrence, and the lack of literature regarding its management often creates a dilemma leading to nonstandardized treatment methods. Prolonged surveillance is essential due to its late recurrence and endoscopic resection followed by adjuvant RT, which may be a feasible and effective treatment. There is no single case of ONB published yet in Saudi Arabia, and to our knowledge, this is the first case report.
Distally Edentulous Maxillary Left-Sided Arch with Pneumatized Sinus Area Restored with Corticobasal Implants - A Case Report
Authors: Radhakrishnan Senthilnathan , Biju K A , Anbuselvan Gobichettipalayam Jegatheeswaran , Chinnannan Marudhamani , Sivakumar Kowsalya Devi
Published: February 2023

Restoration of severely atrophied ridges with conventional implants requires extensive surgical procedures which are totally expensive, and it also involves a great deal of postoperative discomfort to a patient. In such situations, basal implants come to rescue for rehabilitation where it utilizes the cortical bone for anchorage. The availability of several designs of these implants that exist today has made basal implantology flexible enough to accommodate any situation. This article is a case report of the patient whose maxillary arch was fully rehabilitated with endodontically treated teeth and fixed partial denture. The remaining edentulous region in the maxillary left side was treated with corticobasal implants and was rehabilitated with a fixed PFM prosthesis. The above-mentioned case has a follow-up of 3 years, and still, the implant-supported prosthesis provides better function for the patient.
The Prevalence of Root Resorption after Orthodontic Treatment in Patients Attending a University Hospital Dental Clinic
Authors: Ageel Basmah Mustafa , Siraj Elaf Abdulrahman , Zawawi Khalid Hashim , Afify Ahmed Rami
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

After orthodontic treatment, some teeth undergo external root resorption due to different factors, such as the root shape, oral habits, biological and genetic factor, gender, and age. Furthermore, extraction cases, long treatment duration, and the amount of force applied during the treatment might be related to root resorption.

Materials and Methods:

Panoramic radiographs for 226 patients treated in the orthodontic department were screened. The lower first permanent molars, lower second premolars, and lower first premolars were measured in centimeters on a ruler using ImageJ System. Teeth were measured from the cusp tip to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) and from the CEJ to the root apex, and then, the tooth was measured as a whole before and after the treatment.

Results:

Multiple analysis of variance showed that there were no interactions between the root lengths of all teeth tested and either gender, treatment type, or treatment duration (P > 0.05).

Conclusion:

Based on the results of this study, no statistically significance relationship between external apical root resorption and gender, type of treatment, and treatment duration was found.
Fabrication of Semi-precision Attachment Using a Pen Refill
Authors: Tamrakar Swapnil Kumar , Mishra Sunil Kumar
Published: February 2023

Prefabricated attachments are routinely preferred as they are more precise, but sometimes, due to cost factor and unavailability of the exact size of the attachment required, it is difficult to use. This article describes a case report, which highlights the technique of the fabrication of semi-precision attachment using a pen refill and sprue wax for long-span fixed partial denture in a very cheap cost and with good fit and accuracy.
A Nonhealing Ulcer of the Tongue Involving the Floor of the Mouth
Authors: Manna Arpan , Khan Tanha , Sunil M. K.
Published: February 2023

A diverse category of malignancies called oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) develops from the mucosal lining of the oral cavity. The bulk of these malignancies are linked to risky lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, binge drinking, and betel nut chewing. The majority of malignant epithelial tumors of the head and neck are OSCCs, which make up 80%–90% of all malignant tumors of the oral cavity. The fifth to eighth decade of life is when the incidence rate is highest. Less than 40-year-old age groups are an uncommon exception to the OSCC rule. Although it occasionally varies on the population and the habits of the people, the border of the tongue is the most common place for OSCC, followed by the lower lip, the floor of the mouth, the ventral tongue, and the alveolar mucosa/gingiva. There have been noticeably better results on recent improvements in diagnostic and therapy planning. Although the standard of care for OSCC remains surgery, adjuvant radiation, and chemotherapy, advancements in these therapeutic modalities have allowed for better prognoses and the saving of many lives. In the present case report, we evaluated an OSCC in a 53-year-old female patient.
Educational Comics and Dentistry
Authors: Kaur Harpuneet
Published: February 2023

The growing body of graphic fiction includes some novels that especially address the patient experience of disease or caring for those with an illness. The term “graphic medicine” refers to visual storytelling that explores narratives about the body, health care, healing, and disability. Recently, graphic medicine, an interdisciplinary discipline combining comics and medicine launched COVID-19 comics, an online collection of comics, editorial cartoons, autobiographical cartoons, and social media posts. Children behave better and feel less nervous about seeing the dentist thanks to the dental story. Following an oral health education program that uses cartoon animation for dental health, oral hygiene improves. Activities for comic book media counseling are successful in raising knowledge. Comics help in educating parents about oral health. The review's objective was to investigate the importance of educational comics in dentistry to educate pediatric patients, adults, and parents.
Clinical Decision Support System for Geriatric Dental Treatment Using a Bayesian Network and a Convolutional Neural Network
Authors: Thanathornwong Bhornsawan , Suebnukarn Siriwan , Ouivirach Kan
Published: February 2023

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the performance of a clinical decision support system (CDSS) for therapeutic plans in geriatric dentistry. The information that needs to be considered in a therapeutic plan includes not only the patient’s oral health status obtained from an oral examination, but also other related factors such as underlying diseases, socioeconomic characteristics, and functional dependency.Methods: A Bayesian network (BN) was used as a framework to construct a model of contributing factors and their causal relationships based on clinical knowledge and data. The faster R-CNN (regional convolutional neural network) algorithm was used to detect oral health status, which was part of the BN structure. The study was conducted using retrospective data from 400 patients receiving geriatric dental care at a university hospital between January 2020 and June 2021.Results: The model showed an F1-score of 89.31%, precision of 86.69%, and recall of 82.14% for the detection of periodontally compromised teeth. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that the BN model was highly accurate for recommending therapeutic plans (area under the curve = 0.902). The model performance was compared to that of experts in geriatric dentistry, and the experts and the system strongly agreed on the recommended therapeutic plans (kappa value = 0.905).Conclusions: This research was the first phase of the development of a CDSS to recommend geriatric dental treatment. The proposed system, when integrated into the clinical workflow, is expected to provide general practitioners with expert-level decision support in geriatric dental care.
On fixed divisors of the values of the minimal polynomials over Z of algebraic numbers
Authors: Ayad M , Bayad A , Kihel O
Published: February 2023

Let $K$ be a number field of degree $n$, $A$ be its ring of integers, and $A_n$ (resp. $K_n$) be the set of elements of $A$ ( resp. $K$) which are primitive over $\mathbb Q$. For any $\gamma \in {K_n}$, let $F_{\gamma} (x)$ be the unique irreducible polynomial in $\mathbb Z[x]$, such that its leading coefficient is positive and $F_{\gamma} ({\gamma}) = 0$. Let $i(\gamma)=\gcd_{x\in\mathbb Z}F_{\gamma}(x)$, $i(K)=\lcm_{\theta\in{A_n}}i(\theta)$ and $\hat{\imath}(K) = \lcm_{\gamma\in{K_n}}i(\gamma)$. For any $\gamma \in {K_n}$, there exists a unique pair $(\theta,d)$, where $\theta\in A_n$ and $d$ is a positive integer such that $\gamma=\theta/d$ and $\theta\not\equiv 0\pmod{p}$ for any prime divisor $p$ of $d$. In this paper, we study the possible values of $\nu_{p}(d)$ when $p | i(\gamma)$. We introduce and study a new invariant of $K$ defined using $\nu_{p}(d)$, when $\gamma$ describes $K_n$. In the last theorem of this paper, we establish a generalisation of a theorem of MacCluer.
A Generalization of Iseki's Formula and The Jacobi Theta Function
Authors: Me'Meh Maher , Saraeb Ali
Published: February 2023

In this paper we give a generalization of Iseki's formula and use it to prove the transformation law of $\theta_1(z,\tau)$.
A modular relation involving a generalized digamma function and asymptotics of some integrals containing Ξ(t)
Authors: Dixit Atul , Kumar Rahul
Published: February 2023

A modular relation of the form $F(\alpha, w)=F(\beta, iw)$, where $i=\sqrt{-1}$ and $\alpha\beta=1$, is obtained. It involves the generalized digamma function $\psi_w(a)$ which was recently studied by the authors in their work on developing the theory of the generalized Hurwitz zeta function $\zeta_w(s, a)$. The limiting case $w\to0$ of this modular relation is a famous result of Ramanujan on page $220$ of the Lost Notebook. We also obtain asymptotic estimate of a general integral involving the Riemann function $\Xi(t)$ as $\alpha\to\infty$. Not only does it give the asymptotic estimate of the integral occurring in our modular relation as a corollary but also some known results.
Visualización del Número de Avogadro
Authors: De Julián Ortiz J. Vicente , Pogliani Lionello , Besalú Emili
Published: February 2023

Con motivo de la redefinición de la constante de Avogadro, se presenta una breve historia y algunas reflexiones didácticas sobre su magnitud. Se revisan algunas analogías y se sugieren otras para ayudar a visualizar el alcance de su magnitud y se evalúa su utilidad. Estas analogías se enmarcan en el contexto docente de los cursos primero y segundo de las titulaciones en diversas disciplinas científicas y técnicas. Su efectividad se discute por primera vez sobre la base de un cuestionario realizado por los estudiantes correspondientes. Los resultados sugieren que los modelos más útiles, siguiendo la opinión de los estudiantes, son aquellos relacionados con ítems más sustanciales, por ejemplo, neuronas, individuos, planetas, por encima de analogías sobre construcciones geométricas. Podemos concluir, en contraste el pensamiento actual, que las descripciones visuales no siempre son las más ventajosas.
Importancia de las prácticas de higiene y manipulación en matadero de porcino para la salud pública.
Authors: Ibáñez Sanchis Carla , Candela Arnedo Alicia
Published: February 2023

Para garantizar que la carne de cerdo sea segura para su consumo, las empresas deben cumplir la legislación, implantando un sistema de autocontrol basado en el APPCC y llevando a cabo una correcta formación de los trabajadores en cuanto a buenas prácticas de higiene y manipulación de los alimentos.
El presente estudio se centra en evaluar las prácticas de higiene y manipulación de los operarios del matadero de porcino Industrias Cárnicas La Cope y valorar la relación entre dichas prácticas y los niveles de contaminación final de las canales, para lo cual se lleva a cabo un control documental donde se registran los expurgos debidos a malas prácticas durante el faenado y, además, se analizan muestras de canales, utensilios, uniformes y manos de los operarios para comprobar los niveles de contaminación por enterobacterias y aerobios mesófilos.
Los principales resultados del estudio determinan que los niveles máximos de contaminación final de las canales están relacionados con el mayor número de expurgos, la incorporación de nuevos trabajadores con falta de práctica a los puestos de evisceración y con los valores más elevados de contaminación de manos.
Brain Controlled Car for Disabled Using Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Bindhu N. , Mageswari N
Published: February 2023

This paper considers the development of a brain driven car, which would be of great help to the physically disabled people. Since these cars will rely only on what the individual is thinking they will hence not require any physical movement on the part of the individual. The car integrates signals from a variety of sensors like video, weather monitor, anti-collision etc. it also has an automatic navigation system in case of emergency. The car works on the asynchronous mechanism of artificial intelligence. It’s a great advance of technology which will make the disabled, abled. In the 40s and 50s, a number of researchers explored the connection between neurology, information theory, and cybernetics. Some of them built machines that used electronic networks to exhibit rudimentary intelligence, such as W. Grey Walter's turtles and the Johns Hopkins Beast. Many of these researchers gathered for meetings of the Teleological Society at Princeton and the Ratio Club in England. Most researchers hope that their work will eventually be incorporated into a machine with general intelligence (known as strong AI), combining all the skills above and exceeding human abilities at most or all of them. A few believe that anthropomorphic features like artificial consciousness or an artificial brain may be required for such a project.
Artificial Intelligence on Medical Fields
Authors: s Keerthi Rani
Published: February 2023

This paper is about a overview of AI in medical field, dealing with recent and future applications that are related to AI. The aim is to develop knowledge and information about AI among the primary care physicians in the health care. Firstly, I've described about what is Artificial Intelligence then, who’s the father of it, what are the types of AI that is used in the medical field, features of AI, approaches and its needs. This paper is also about how AI is used in the health care, diagnosis, creation of new drug and delivery of drug, AI in COVID-19 pandemic, how it is used to analyze CT scans, x-rays, MRIs and about how Machine Learning is used in the health care and also how google is dealing with the future problem using Machine learning.
Deep Neural Certificate less Hessian Heap Sign cryption for Secure Data Transmission in Wireless Network
Authors: Shoba N , Sathya V
Published: February 2023

Systematic and well grounded data transmission over wireless networks has been substance of uninterrupted research over the last few years. The paramount is scrutinizing the amount of security provisioning owing to the security challenges during transmission over wireless network. In fact, it is moderate to eavesdrop and alter data packets. Accessing the personal computer and public network possess the potentiality to apprehend the network traffic possibly compromising the privacy. Therefore for wireless applications, it is essential to ensure data integrity during data transmission. To efficiently address the above issues, a Deep Neural Certificate less Hessian Curve Heap Sign cryption (DNC-HCHS) method for secured data transmission in wireless network is proposed. Compared with the conventional, Certificate less Sign cryption DNC-HCHS method improves the data confidentiality and data integrity by generating smaller keys employing the Hessian Curve Heap function. Additionally with the assistance of the access point or the aggregator, the sensitivity of heaped sign crypted cipher text can improve the security of data transmission and reduce the message delivery time. Aimed at reducing the delay in data transmission, application of Certificate less Hessian Curve Heap Sign cryption in Deep Learning (i.e., Deep Neural Network) performs the overall process in a swift manner and performs a much better encryption. Simulation is performed to validate the viability and efficiency of the proposed method. The results show that the data confidentiality and data integrity rate are strongly improved, while the delay is minimized.
Python Programming to Solve Linear Equations by Gaussian methods
Authors: Shobana priya M , V Thanga Murugeshwari , S Rezvana Parveen
Published: February 2023

The development to f numerical processes was greatly aided by Newton and Leibniz's invention of calculus, which produced precise mathematical representations of physical reality first and then in other disciplines such as engineering, healthcare, and commerce. Typically, these mathematical models cannot be solved explicitly; therefore, approximate solutions must be obtained using numerical approaches [3][4][5].In this paper, Python Programming is used to solve system of linear equations by Gauss Elimination and Gauss Jordan method.
Predicting Chronic Kidney Disease using RF Algorithm for Big Data
Authors: K Jeya gowri
Published: February 2023

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) involves a slow loss of kidney function. Kidneys remove wastes and fluids from your blood, which are later eliminated in urine, covering over a period of months to years, signs and symptoms of kidney disease are usually indistinct, and are a serious disease. It is enlightened in six stages congenial to the severity level. It is categorized into various stages based on the Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR), which in turn utilizes several attributes, like age, sex, race and Serum Creatinine. Among multiple available models for estimating GFR value, Chronic Kidney Disease Epidemiology Collaboration (CKD-EPI), which is a linear model, has been found to be quite efficient because it allows detecting all CKD stages. Random Forest had 99.24% truthfulness. The model's best result is created by considering the 10 most reelected features. When compared to previous studies, our results are amid the good for assessment metrics and the ranking accuracy.
Numerical simulation of two-dimensional crack propagation using stretching finite element method by Abaqus
Authors:   Faculty of Technology, University of Saida, Saida, Algeria, Bentahar Mohammed , Benzaama Habib ,   National Polytechnic School of Oran, Oran, Algeria
Published: February 2023

Fatigue is a phenomenon that appears in items subjected to cyclic loads. Thus, rupture and partial oxidation are initiated from the beginning of the process. For this, the study of such a problem of material in fracture mechanics is based on the numerical analysis of the characteristics of a crack. In this article, we propose a modelling of crack propagation by a new method of stretching the mesh by 2D finite element in mixed mode, based on the creation of the elements through a program in the computer language Fortran. The parametric mesh with 4 nodes (CPE4) was created to make the simulation and to characterise the stress intensity factors, by the Abaqus computer code. For this, the validation of stretching finite element method (SFEM) results is done by other methods: extended finite element method (XFEM) and analytical method to simulate the crack propagation. The stress intensity factor (SIF) is an essential parameter of this study. Two possibilities for determining the SIF have been retained: one by the numerical method of our choice and the other by the analytical method. Parameters to characterise the stress state at the crack front KI and KII were evaluated in two stages one by the crack length and the other by the a/c ratio.
Treatment of Nocturnal Enuresis using Yoga Prana Vidya Healing Protocols: A Case Study
Authors:   YPV Certified healer and trainer, Mangalore, Karnataka India, Nayak Leelavathi , Nanduri Venkata Satyanarayana ,   Consultant, Research & Publications, YPV Ashram, Sri Ramana Trust, Thally-635118, Krishnagiri District, Tamilnadu
Published: February 2023

Introduction: Nocturnal enuresis, is night-time bedwetting in children five years of age or older, and is a common but disturbing condition causing psychological distress in affected children. Though not considered as a serious health problem, several treatment options are available. This paper presents a case of Nocturnal enuresis suffered by a 7-year-old boy who was successfully treated using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Protocols. Method: Case study method is used in the analysis of this case, by collecting data from patient medical records, healer’s records and patient’s parent feedback. Results: Within 14 days of YPV healing by the healer, gradually the frequency of urine pass at night sleep reduced. Also, it was found during follow up that the patient completely recovered and cured of this condition, and because of the holistic healing properties of YPV system and regular self- practices such as rhythmic breathing, forgiveness sadhana and Super-brain Asana, the patient grew up to be a normally healthy teenager without any health issues. Conclusions: Integrated and holistic healing properties of YPV system protocols have been helping thousands of people to overcome physical, mental and emotional issues with sustained results when practiced consistently. Further research on this topic using appropriate methodology and sample size is recommended. It will be highly beneficial for all frontline healthcare workers such as doctors and nurses to acquire a working knowledge of YPV healing practices in combination with their respective specialties to holistically treat patients for sustainable results of cure
Comparison Legal Perspective of Criminal Sanctions for Sexual Crime Against Children in Indonesia
Authors:   Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang, Indonesia, Wahyuningsih Sri Endah , Bawono Galih ,   Doctoral Program, Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang, Indonesia, Ma'ruf Umar ,   Faculty of Law, Sultan Agung Islamic University, Semarang, Indonesia, Iksan Muchamad ,   Faculty of Law Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

In Indonesia, protection for victims of sexual violence against children is inadequate, because the sanctions regulations are not oriented towards protecting victims. The purpose of this research is to analyze and find regulations on criminal sanctions in cases of sexual crimes against children in Indonesia that have not been based on justice for victims, to analyze and find weaknesses in criminal sanctions regulations in cases of sexual crimes against children in the perspective of victim protection in Indonesia. This type of research is normative juridical, and to solve research problems secondary data is used which is obtained by conducting literature studies. The results of the study were then analyzed using a qualitative descriptive method. The results of the study show that criminal sanctions in cases of sexual crimes against children in Indonesia have not been based on justice, because criminal sanctions that can be imposed are only imprisonment and fines where if a fine is paid, the money goes into the state treasury which results in the recovery of children in victims of violence psychologically and materially are not assisted in the payment of the fine. There is no regulation regarding the amount of restitution that must be given to victims of sexual violence and is still limited to the realm of prosecution of perpetrators of sexual violence against children, not preventive efforts.
Musculoskeletal Faculty Beliefs about the Therapeutic Relationship
Authors:   Univeristy of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL, Lievre A.J. , Panesar-Aguilar Sunddip ,   Univeristy of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, FL, McCraney Michelle ,   Walden University, Minneapolis, MN
Published: February 2023

Introduction. Contextual factors like the therapeutic relationship (TR) are shown influence patient outcomes, sometimes more so than specific physical therapy interventions when treating musculoskeletal (MSK) pain. However, physical therapists are often unaware or lack the skills to develop a TR. This lack of competence appears partly from inadequate entry-level education training. Considering that teacher beliefs play a substantial role in what and how content is taught, having an awareness of these beliefs may provide a deeper understanding of this problem. Fourteen MSK faculty from different physical therapy programs with varying levels of teaching and clinical experience. This basic qualitative design explored physical therapy MSK faculty's beliefs regarding TR using semi-structured interviews. Inductive thematic analysis focused codes and categories into themes. Emergent themes helped answer the study's research questions. Participants' perceptions of the TR were more detailed than others, but all fell within the confines of the conceptual framework. All believed that therapists needed to be intentional in developing a TR and should be considered a top priority when treating patients with MSK pain. All participants integrated the TR into the MSK curriculum at varying levels. Participants' understanding of pain science and the perceived importance of contextual factors like the TR led to an evolution in their curriculum. Participants reported decreasing the emphasis on specific factors while increasing the emphasis on the TR. Participants reported replacing specific factor content with teaching activities for the TR. These changes appear to be an appropriate response to what the evidence suggests about the TR’s impact on MSK pain. However, it is uncertain whether these changes are mainstream or sufficient to improve physical therapists' abilities in this domain.
The Effect of Problem Based Learning Model on Students Writing Observation Texts Ability at Grade VII-1 of SMP Negeri 15 Ambon, Indonesia
Authors:   Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, FKIP Universitas Pattimura, Ambon,Indonesia, Parinussa Jolanda Dessye , Sapulette Viona ,   Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, FKIP Universitas Pattimura, Ambon,Indonesia, Tabelessy Novita ,   Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, FKIP Universitas Pattimura, Ambon,Indonesia, Rutumalessy Merlyn ,   Department of Indonesian Language and Literature Education, FKIP Universitas Pattimura, Ambon,Indonesia
Published: February 2023

This study aims to improve the observation texts writing ability of grade VII-1 students at SMP Negeri 15 Ambon using the problem-based learning model. The research data form observation texts writing ability test results in each cycle. The research subjects were students of seven grade students at SMP Negeri 14 Negeri 15 Ambon totaling 20 students. The final score of each student is obtained from the acquisition score divided by the total score then multiplied by the ideal score (100). The final score is then converted according to the specified criteria. The results showed that there was an increase in observation texts writing ability of grade VII-1 students at SMP Negeri 15 Ambon using the PBLlearning model. This can be seen from the number of students who achieved the minimum completeness criteria (in Indonesia = KKM) in the first cycle namely 7 students (35%) to 15 students (75%) in the second cycle.
Role of Leukotriene Antagonists in the Treatment of Asthma Exacerbations
Authors:   CEO of the Marie Curie Science Research Center, Assefi Marjan , Abrishami Shabnam ,   Islamic Azad University, Tehran Faculty of Medicine, Tehran, Iran
Published: February 2023

Background: Asthma is a condition known for symptoms like wheezing and breathing problems. Asthma exacerbations, which are episodes of deteriorating asthma symptoms and lung function, continue to be the most common causes of patient hospitalization. These exacerbations are frequently treated with a variety of drugs, including corticosteroids, inhaled bronchodilators such as beta-2 agonists, and anticholinergics.
Marketing Strategy through Instagram Social Media
Authors:   Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business Kendari State Islamic Institute (IAIN) South East Sulawesi, Maguni Wahyudin , Mongkito Abdul Wahid ,   Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business Kendari State Islamic Institute (IAIN) South East Sulawesi
Published: February 2023

This research is motivated by the lack of knowledge of a company in utilizing Instagram Social Media as a tool to market its business. Usually, business actors do not really understand how to run a company well, this is one of the factors why marketing strategies are very important in running a business. This study aims to find out how the Marketing Strategy Through Instagram Social Media at Nazwa Hijab Kendari Shop. This study uses a type of research with a qualitative approach, using the Snowball Ball sampling technique. The objects in this study are the Owners of Nazwa Hijab Kendari, consumers, and employees regarding the marketing strategy at the Nazwa Hijab Kendari Store. The research instrument uses three indicators, namely interview guidelines, observation guidelines and documentation guidelines. The results of this study prove that partially Nazwa Hijab Kendari Store uses a marketing strategy in running a company using Instagram social media. The marketing strategy carried out is in the form of segmentation, targeting and positioning strategies in market segmentation. The Nazwa Hijab shop also uses a sharia marketing strategy by following the example of marketing carried out during the time of the Prophet Muhammad.
Clinical studies investigating the role of mesenchymal stem cells in healing of fracture non-unions: a systematic review
Authors: Sumaiya Khan  , Asif Peracha  , Arslan Ahmed Abro  , Muhammad Sufyan  , Muhammad Kazim Rahim Najjad  , Sobia Aziz  , Muhammad Mairaj Khan
Published: February 2023

Objective: To identify and evaluate the effectiveness of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in augmenting healing in fracture non-unions.

Methods: A focused literature search was performed on the PubMed/MEDLINE index using the keywords: “non-union”, “mesenchymal stem cells”, “bone healing”, “MSC”, “stem cells”, and their MeSH terms. The search was reiterated until the 10th of August 2022. Clinical studies were included that assessed the effect of MSCs on fracture non-unions.

Results: Thirteen human clinical trials, studying a total of 318 participants were identified and studied. MSCs with and without biological or synthetic scaffolds were found to be effective in healing of non-unions.

Conclusion: MSCs has been demonstrated to have promising outcomes in the treatment of bone non-union and tissue engineering methods utilizing MSCs may well prove to be valuable in accelerating the process of bone union. However, clinical application of MSCs as a standard method in achieving union in fracture non-unions requires larger clinical trials with a standardised approach to analyzing outcomes.

Keywords: Medline, Mesenchymal, Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, Fractures
Diagnostic and prognostic role of cancer stem cell biomarkers in oral squamous cell carcinoma; A Systematic Review
Authors: Faiza Ali  , Tania Arshad Siddiqui  , Ayesha Maqsood  , Dinaz Ghandhi
Published: February 2023

Objective: To evaluate the role of cancer stem cell biomarkers in diagnosis and prognosis of OSCC patients.
Methods: The search strategy was entered into PubMed NLM, EBSCO CINAHL, EBSCO Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source, Wiley Cochrane Library, and Scopus. The full text eligible studies (n=7) were assessed for their quality using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist to evaluates the methodological quality of the studies based on possibility of bias in its design, conduct, and analysis. Selected studies were further analysed based on different parameters such as publication year, sample size, and outcomes.
Results: A total of 432 studies were identified through the search strategy. A total of 306 records were removed before screening either because of duplication or marked ineligible by the automation tools. The screened records were 126 out of which 104 were removed as they were not conducted on OSCC. Twenty-two reports were sought for retrieval, however, we could not find the full text of 3 studies and12 studies were excluded because the biomarkers were not associated with cancer stem cells. The most common cancer stem cell biomarkers associated with OSCC were MCT1,VEGF-A, GD15, HIF1 alpha, Ki67, Hsp 70, Cyclin D1, and CD44.
Conclusions: Various stem cell biomarkers have been found to have diagnostic and prognostic role in oral squamous cell carcinoma such as Cyclin D1, VEGF-A, GD15, and CD44. They can be used to predict the overall survival rate, local progression-free survival rate, and distant metastasis-free survival rate in Head and Neck cancer patients
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Implication of stem cells and platelet rich plasma in otolaryngology, head and neck surgical procedures
Authors: Muhammad Fazal Hussain Qureshi  , Soubia Akhtar  , Shayan Khalid Ghaloo  , Muhammad Wasif  , Hamdan Ahmed Pasha  , Rahim Dhanani
Published: February 2023

Human body has a set of unspecialized cells called as stem cells that have the ability to generate cells of specialized function. Volume of fractionated plasma extracted from autologous blood is termed as Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) that is rich in several growth factors. Both have shown effective results in the field of regenerative medicine. Physiologically, platelets are the first cells to concentrate at the site of tissue damage, therefore application of PRP in diverse surgical procedures enhances bone and soft tissue healing; this same phenomenon is currently being used in otology, head and neck flap surgery and yielding miraculous outcomes. The perspective role of stem cells in regenerative medicine is wrapped in its loosely arranged DNA with working genes; a similar concept is being worked upon in different ENT procedures with groundbreaking results.
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Stem Cells for Spinal Cord Injury – Are we Closer to Clinical Application in Humans?
Authors: Saqib Kamran Bakhshi  , Rashid Jooma
Published: February 2023

Recovery after spinal cord injury (SCI) is highly variable, often leaving the victim disabled for life and having to deal with the complications of paraplegia. Stem cell therapy is a potential hope for these patients. Most of the research on use of stem cells for SCI has been on animal models in laboratories. Some recent clinical trials involving human subjects have shown positive outcomes with regards to tissue growth after transplantation, but meaningful functional recovery is yet to be seen. The emergence of lumbar cord simulation is a new approach and the recent identification of recovery organizing interneurons points to a pathway that could integrate neuromodulation with cellular therapy.
Keywords: Spinal Cord, Paraplegia, Stem Cell, Transplantation, Interneurons
Cetacean sightings and acoustic detections in the offshore waters of Sri Lanka: March–June 2003
Authors: De Vos A. , Clark R. , Johnson C. , Johnson G. , Kerr I. , Payne R. , Madsen P. T.
Published: February 2023

The Indian Ocean Sanctuary was established in 1979 in an effort to allow exploited stocks of whales to recover from whaling and to facilitate benign research. Further information is required to establish comprehensive management and conservation measures for species within these waters. The current study took place in the offshore waters of Sri Lanka in early 2003. During three research cruises conducted between 29 March and 17 June 2003 the R/V Odyssey covered a total track line of 4,480km around the island resulting in 52 confirmed group sightings of 11 species from three cetacean families. As the tracklines were designed to locate sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus) for tissue sampling, they accounted for the greatest number of sightings. Only two species of balaenopterids, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) and the Bryde’s whale (Balaenoptera edeni), were recorded with the blue whale being the most frequently sighted species. Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) were the most dominant species in terms of numbers. Some small odonotocetes such as the common bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus), striped dolphin (Stenella coeruleoalba) and Fraser’s dolphin (Lagenodelphis hosei) were observed in mixed-species groups, while one group of melon-headed whales (Peponocephala electra) was seen associating with a group of sperm whales. Risso’s dolphins (Grampus griseus) were frequently sighted throughout the research cruise, with one unusual record of a large mating group. Many sightings were made in the vicinity of the numerous submarine canyons around Sri Lanka’s coastline highlighting their potential role in enhancing productivity in the offshore waters. It is concluded that Sri Lankan offshore waters hold a rich, but little surveyed cetacean fauna that warrants further studies and implementation of conservation measures to protect these populations.
The need for taxonomic investigations on Northern Indian Ocean blue whales (Balaenoptera musculus): implications of year-round occurrence off Sri Lanka and India
Authors: Ilangakoon Anoukchika D. , Sathasivam Kumaran
Published: February 2023

The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is one of the most common cetaceans in the waters around Sri Lanka and in a worldwide context one of the highest low-latitude sighting rates for this species has been recorded in these waters. As genetic analyses, acoustic studies and even long-term sighting surveys for blue whales in these waters are limited, the taxonomic status and population affinities of these animals are not definitively known at present. Sighting records of this species were examined from the waters around Sri Lanka and stranding records from the coasts of both Sri Lanka and India in terms of seasonality of occurrence and it was found that the species is clearly present in these waters throughout the year. This, together with secondary data on certain morphological characteristics and behavioural anomalies, indicates that these waters are ecologically important to blue whales in the Northern Indian Ocean and questions are raised regarding the subspecific identity and population affinities of the animals in the region. It is not clear if they belong to either of the two subspecies currently recognised for the Southern Ocean and Indian Ocean region: their apparently non-migratory nature is akin to the pygmy blue whale B.m. brevicauda, while some morphological and behavioural characteristics are indicative of Antarctic blue whales of the subspecies B.m. intermedia. This raises the possibility of an entirely different or intermediate subspecies and the need to re-examine B.m. indica as a third subspecies in the Northern Indian Ocean. As clarifying their taxonomic status is important in the context of conservation and management, multi-disciplinary studies are urgently needed.
Cetaceans in the Maldives: a review
Authors: Andersen R. Charles , Sattar Shahaama A. , Adam M. Shiham
Published: February 2023

The cetaceans of the Maldives were poorly known until relatively recently, but have received increased attention over the past decade. Twentythree species of cetacean have now been recorded. A number of sightings surveys, and one acoustic survey, have been completed. The species most frequently seen is the spinner dolphin (Stenella longirostris). A national system for reporting cetacean strandings has been in place since 2000, although some earlier strandings were also reported; approximately 160 strandings of 16 species have been recorded to date. The species most commonly reported stranding is the sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus). Ambergris has been exported from the Maldives since ancient times; recent export statistics are reviewed. All cetaceans are protected by law within Maldivian waters. More significantly, most forms of net-fishing, including gill-netting and purse-seining are banned in the Maldives to protect the traditional pole and line tuna fishery. Cetacean-watching is becoming increasingly popular, with spinner dolphins being the main attraction, although other species are also sought after on specialist trips.