bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determination, implication, and satisfaction of shade selection in aesthetic dentistry
Authors: Asaad Yasmin M. , Alsalem Ali A. , Al Rabai Nada A. , Alotaibi Huda F. , Almuhaydib Rayana N. , Alhaqabani Tarfa S. , Alesawi Laila M. , Alharbi Khalid M. , Alkahtani Dhuha A. , Alsulayyim Abdulsalam A. , Alamoorat Hamad M.
Published: December 2022

Delivering an aesthetic solution that proportionally complements the patient's neighboring teeth is crucial. In the discipline of cosmetic dentistry, qualities like surface form, translucency, and color are the most important factors for creating esthetic prostheses. The final color of translucent ceramic restorations is determined by many factors such as the thickness of the porcelain veneer, the thickness and color of the luting agents and the color of the underlying tooth structure. In order to the results to be accurate, homogenous, and predictable—all of which are crucial for cosmetic dentistry—color matching must be carried out in a methodical manner. Lighting control at the site, the surrounding environment, state of the teeth, patient positioning, time, and clinician proximity to the tooth, squint test, visual color guidelines, Vita Classical shade guide, Vita Toothguide 3D-Master, Chromascop, customized shade guides, and dentinal and extended shade guides are all considered when mapping shade and translucency. A sensor, a signals conditioner, and technology that allows the conversion of the signals into data usable in the dental laboratory or operatory make up the three components of every color-measuring instrument. Colorimetry, spectrophotometry, digital photography, hybrid equipment, and spectroradiometry comprise a few types of color measurement technology. Both print and electronic shade systems need to be used when choosing the right shade in order to create acceptable aesthetics. The practitioner and patient are both satisfied when the appropriate shade is matched, and the patient also has a more appealing appearance.
Role and common types of herbal medicine used for oral health in the Middle-East
Authors: Khbrani Abdulrahman Hussain , Al-Shahrani Adel Abdulrahman , Alzahrani Huda Gurmallah , Almalki Ahmad Daifallah , Alhawsaw Faizah Faez , Almalki Waleed Daifallah , Almutairi Khalaf Muthyib , Zahrani Asmaa Gurmallah Al
Published: December 2022

Herbal therapies are used worldwide to treat health conditions. In Middle Eastern countries, since ancient generations, herbal medicine has been used for oral health because of cultural and religious norms. Antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, antiviral agents, and analgesic derived from plants are of widespread interest in dentistry. The properties of herbal medicine are used to treat toothache, gum inflammation, canker sores, halitosis, gingivitis, and periodontitis, as well as tooth decay. The popular herbs and spices used in treating dental disorders in Middle Eastern countries are cloves, miswak, thyme, green tea, peppermint, rosemary, olive oil, myrrh, anise, sesame, ginger, and garlic. Based on the available evidence from research demonstrating the antibacterial, antimicrobial, analgesic, and antiplaque effects of these herbs used in Middle Eastern countries, they could still be useful as an alternative treatment for gingivitis, periodontal diseases, or antiplaque agents. However, more clinical data is required to ascertain the benefits of herbal medicine for oral tissues and the prevention of oral diseases.
Overview of instrumentation used in endodontics
Authors: Alharbi Yazeed Mohammad , Alharby Amjad Ghalib , Alyami Abdullah Mahdi , Salem Rahaf Abdulkhaliq , Alghamdi Saeed Ali , Alrabiah Abdullah Mohammed , Alsakran Huda Abdullah , Alorabi Abdullah Abed , Jad Yaser Ali , Zarei Lamees Annas , Alshehri Layan Saad
Published: December 2022

The fundamentals of root canal therapy include thorough cleaning, suitable shape, and total root canal filling. There are numerous tools at our disposal to help us achieve these goals. A complicated range of files, filling techniques, and modern materials have been designed to speed up the process, increase its dependability, and enable the clinician to properly treat challenging patients and intricate anatomies. Hand instruments include barbed broaches, reamers, and files such as K-file, K-flex file, Flexofile, and Hedstrom files. Nickel-titanium alloys have been used to replace stainless steel in the production of endodontic equipment. Compared to stainless steel tools, these lead to more straightening of canal curvature, centering, tapering, and leading to a superior preparation. In an effort to speed up preparation of canals and lessen operator fatigue, a wide variety of electric power-run tools have been created like reciprocating handpieces, rotary NiTi files and handpieces. Accurate root canal length measurement is crucial to the effectiveness of root canal therapy. Radiography and the application of an electronic apex locator are the two methods used most frequently to confirm canal length. Instruments needed for filling canals are dependent on the procedure chosen to fill the root canal. Hand or finger spreader with a pointed tip are used in lateral condensation; hand or finger pluggers with blunt, flat ends are employed in vertical condensation; thermomechanical compaction uses an engine-powered compactor, thermoplasticized injectable gutta-percha and gutta-percha carrier devices. Careful use of canal preparation, sterilization, and obturation techniques, together with the appropriate instrument selection and use, can significantly increase the likelihood that endodontic procedures will be successful.
Insight in prevalent infectious diseases viral and dentistry
Authors: Rastogi Isha
Published: December 2022

There are many diseases that affect individuals. Of these most contagious and most easily communicable are viral infections. They start with cold, cough, sneezing and influenza conditions. If proper precautions are not taken they are spread from person to person. These viral diseases have dental/oral lesions. If dentist are aware of these, they can definitely early diagnose and treat them. It is essential that viral diseases and their oral lesions are examined so that necessary steps can be taken. In last 2 years, some viral infections have come up that need correct treatment planning for great success.
The Reorganization of Global Value Chains: What’s in it for Latin America and the Caribbean? Technical Appendix
Authors: Mesquita Moreira Mauricio , Blyde Juan S. , Volpe Martincus Christian , Dolabella Marcelo , Marra de Artiñano Ignacio
Published: December 2022

Online Technical Appendix to “The Reorganization of Global Value Chains: Whats in it for Latin America and the Caribbean?” It describes in more detail the data sources, the empirical strategy; and presents a series of robustness checks.
Gestión local y mejora educativa: nueva cultura de la información en Colombia
Authors: Alcaíno Manuel , Bautista Marcela , Jaimovich Analia , Méndez Carolina , Ortiz Guerrero Marcela
Published: December 2022

Colombia durante las últimas décadas ha invertido importantes esfuerzos en diseñar múltiples herramientas de información para realizar seguimiento a la oferta y a la inversión de recursos en el sistema educativo. Sin embargo, estas herramientas aún no tienen un nivel adecuado de interoperabilidad, en muchos casos presentan redundancias y dejan poco margen de acción a las Secretarías de Educación, quienes cumplen únicamente un rol de producción de datos, pero no de uso de la información. Frente a esta situación, las Secretarías no cuentan con información suficiente para realizar diagnósticos de la prestación de su servicio educativo y para la toma de decisiones de política ajustada a la realidad de los contextos de las instituciones educativas, tampoco tienen disponible información que les permita cualificar los procesos de rendición de cuentas con sus comunidades. En este contexto, la Secretaría de Educación de Barranquilla emprende desde el año 2016 la instauración de una cultura de la información en la entidad que deviene en la creación y puesta en marcha del sistema IEDBAQ Board. Este sistema se convierte en una herramienta de apoyo clave para la gestión educativa de la ciudad y para proveer mayores niveles de eficiencia, calidad y equidad a sus inversiones.
The Poles in Ireland Against Martial Law in Poland 1981-1983
Authors: Płachecki Jarosław
Published: December 2022

Aid for Poland during the period of martial law in Poland was organised predominantly by members of the Irish Polish Society, the Irish Catholic Church with the help of the Charitable Commission of the Episcopate of Poland, Polish merchant ships, Irish shipping agents, Irish pharmaceutical and food firms, and generous Irish people. A small Polish community in a short period of time managed to collect in Ireland unbelievable amounts of money and goods. During the 18 months of fundraising, £250,000 in cash and £300,000 worth of food and medicines was shipped to Poland in 20 containers. £50,000 was donated separately by the Irish Government to the Irish Red Cross and the charitable organisation Trocaire. A huge political effort was made to influence the Irish Government to condemn the imposing of martial law in Poland. The Irish Polish Society became a strong and solidified Polish organisation, a united voice for Poles in Ireland and an effective Polish pressure group , supportive for their country of origin and knowing their identity and potentials.
Poles in Illinois: A Brief Historical Outline
Authors: Radzilowski John
Published: December 2022

This article presents an outline history of the Polish community in Illinois from the 19th century to the present day. It describes and characterises the various waves of immigration of Poles to this state, during which the Polish community consolidated, Polish organisations were established (Polish Roman Catholic Union, Polish National Alliance, Polish Women’s Alliance) and their integration with the American society unfolded. The main physical and spiritual centres of support were the parishes. The article also presents the activity of the Polish community in Illinois in modern times, its reactions to events in Poland in the 20th century and its current perception of Polish culture.
Divine Mercy College. A Polish Secondary Boarding School for Boys Near Henley-On-Thames in 1954–1986
Authors: Suchcitz Andrzej
Published: December 2022

This article presents the history of Divine Mercy College at Fawley Court, England, a secondary boarding school for boys founded in 1953 on the initiative of Rev. Józef Jarzębowski, which continued the tradition of schools established by Polish refugees and World War II veterans. The main idea of this establishment was to promote a sense of Polishness and Catholic values, while providing students with a solid education. Over its 32-year history, the school has educated more than a thousand pupils, and can boast distinguished alumni for the UK.
Perception of Work Environment and Well-being in Activity-based Office – Three-wave Longitudinal Study
Authors: Sirola Pia , Haapakangas Annu , Ruohomäki Virpi
Published: December 2022

Activity-based offices (ABOs) have become increasingly common. Yet, longitudinal studies investigating the effects of change are rare. This three-wave longitudinal study compared perceptions of privacy and office support, satisfaction with the work environment, and well-being in an organization that renovated private offices into an ABO (maintaining assigned desks). Questionnaires were administered four months before and eight and 21 months after the change. Data on 34 employees from the first and 21 from the second follow-up were analyzed. Privacy, perceived office support for work tasks, and work engagement decreased at both follow-ups. No effects were found on perceived office support for interaction or job satisfaction. Satisfaction with the work environment decreased at the eight-month follow-up. This study’s long follow-up demonstrated the negative effects of office redesign on the perception of privacy, support for work tasks, satisfaction with the work environment, and well-being.
Introduction to Theme Issue Dignity, Conviviality, and Moral Contests of Belonging
Authors: Taha Maisa C.
Published: December 2022

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Effects of Cultural Capital in Communication of E-Commerce Sale Stock Ads
Authors: Narendra Asnurul Novia , Habsari Sri Kusuma , Ardianto Deny Tri
Published: December 2022

Advertisement is a product of cultural media which is seen as a medium of hegemony and standardization of society. Sale Stock, online shopping app, showing an advertisement to the public that the author predicted as a product of capitalism media that builds simulations and standardizes Indonesian women's lives. The research aims to examine the influence of audience’s cultural capital on two things, the perception form of perfectly beautiful woman concept which is delivered by advertisements and the interest of the audience in shopping practices using the e-Commerce Sale Stock application. The study used 65 respondents with differences in sex, age, level of education, type of work, and marital status. The study used data obtained through Google form questionnaire and analyzed qualitatively. The results showed that the audience’s cultural capital combined with the process of decoding - encoding was able to change the meaning of the message in Sale Stock ad which distributed by the producer to the reader. It affects the audience’s thought towards the perfect beautiful woman concept which was delivered by the Sale Stock ad. The audience’s cultural capital also proved to influence the success of advertising in encouraging the audience to practice online shopping practices using the e-Commerce Sale Stock application. The Sale Stock ad is not only present as a promotional media and an invitation to use Sale Stock products, but also as a capitalist media product that is present as media forming of stereotypical lifestyle, profession and obligation, status, and simulation of Indonesian women's lives by consuming and generate profits for the producer.
Management of Online and Offline Identity in Multireligious Society
Authors: Ichsan Muhammad Nur , Utari Prahastiwi , Agung Satyawan Ign
Published: December 2022

As a multicultural nation Indonesia has various numbers of ethnicity, language, culture and religion in it. The diversity sometimes causes several dynamics in social life including horizontal conflict which one of the reasons behind it is the difference of identity in terms of religion. Religion issue becomes one sensitive issue for plural society which potentially creates 'disunity' both in online and the offline spheres. That issue is not separated from the convinience of using social media. The purpose of this research is to potray the reality that really occurs in online and offline spaces related to identity management in multireligious interaction. What was meant by online space is related to social media literacy, namely observing the dynamics of interaction on religious issues. Whereas in the offline space, this research illustrates the interactions that occur in the management of multireligious identity in the community of Wiloso Hamlet, Girikarto Village, Panggang District, Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. The used type for this research is qualitative with the phenomenology approach, the theory that was used is the identity management theory. The data collection was carried out through obervation and in-depth interviews also study of various literature. The result of the research shows that social media has the connection to the emergence of conflict regarding differences in religious identity, especially on political momentum. Whereas in the offline realm, religious harmony can be harmoniously established because differences are not seen as differences but are interpreted as wealth in a plural nation.
Political Mediatization of Blasphemy News
Authors: Dalimunthe Syairal Fahmy , Ardika I Wayan , Darma Putra I Nyoman , Suka Arjawa I Gst Bagus , Indriany D Femmy
Published: December 2022

The independence of media after the reformation era in Indonesia was followed by the rise of the new media from various ownership backgrounds. Partisan media emerged as a means of delivering political messages to the public. Metro TV and TV One are two national television medias with different objectives, the direction of reporting and ownership. The case of religious blasphemy by Ahok in 2016 is inseparable from the political conditions in Jakarta which at the time held DKI Jakarta Governor Election 2017. The different framing of coverage of this case broadcasted by Metro TV and TV One indicated that there were many political messages veiled in order to achieve the goals of certain parties. The political mediatization shown by these two media by their power in directing the public and political institutions in following the logic of the media. The power of media ownership that has the of political parties background, ultimately eroded the independence and neutrality of the media itself. The political interests become important objectives thus overriding the interests of the public in getting information. The sustainability of media operations was supported by media capitalism becomes an endless economic target. Advertising from various sources are contested as a source of income for media. This study uses a descriptive qualitative research method with a case study of news on a blasphemy case by Ahok on Metro TV and TV One.
Implementation of Compliance Obligations for Public Flats Provision by The Commercial Flats Construction Actors
Authors: Mubarrak Muhammad Zaki , Sulistiyono Adi , Handayani I Gusti Ayu Ketut Rachmi
Published: December 2022

The need for flats as urban dwellings is very large and continues to increase along with the high population. One of the considerations of the flats, especially in urban areas, was inspired by the increasing scarcity of land. This study aims to determine the implementation of fulfilling the obligation to provide public flats by commercial flats. This research method is normative law. The approaches used in this study include the statute approach, conceptual approach, and philosophical approach. The results showed the fulfillment of the obligation to provide public flats by the commercial flats development actors can be done through grants, buying and selling or leasing, but the most realistic to be implemented is through buying and selling. The use of flats by leasing has a business aspect because it contains elements of commercial profit-making, this opens up opportunities for business people in the property business.
Initial Land Registration based on Basic Rights of Forest Cutting in Batanghari Regency Jambi Province
Authors: Lusita Jenike , Warman Kurnia , Ulfanora Ulfanora
Published: December 2022

This study discusses the procedures for initial land registration based on the basic rights of forest cutting in Batanghari Regency Jambi Province. This research employs an empirical juridical approach. The results of the study found that: 1) Article 19 paragraph 2 of Law No. 5 of 1960 in conjunction with Article 24 of Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration states that registering land requires proof of ownership of the land. If there is no proof of ownership, it is sufficient to prove it with a statement of physical mastery of the plot of land plus information from the local community as stipulated in article 60 paragraph (3) and (4) Regulation of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs No. 3 of 1997 concerning Implementing Regulation of Government Regulation No. 24 of 1997 concerning Land Registration. The basic rights used in the registration of land originating from regulations on forest cutting is made by the village head where the land is located, based on the identity and direct statement of the land owner, accompanied by the signatures of 2 (two) witnesses referred to in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
Ratio Legis of the Execution Regulation of Administrative Court Decisions in Article 116 of Law Number 51 Year 2009
Authors: Hadi Syofyan , Sudarsono Sudarsono , Istislam Istislam , Fadli Moh.
Published: December 2022

The execution of the Administrative Court decision is regulated in Article 116 of Law Number 51Year 2009. Ratio legis of Article 116 of Law Number 51 Year 2009 are (1) respect for Administrative Court decisions by requiring government officials to execute and be subjected coercive measures if they do not carry out their obligations, and (2) involving the President and the representative institutions tomake the Administrative Court decisions effective. However, the ratio legis is not reflected in the formulation of norms, so that resulting an incomplete execution regulation. It has implications that Administrative Court decisions is not executed by government officials.
Self-Education Criteria based on the Educational Thought of Islam
Authors: Akbarnezhad Mehdi , Jodaki Majid Zeidi , Valipour Soha
Published: December 2022

Self-education is: addressing oneself, shaping and directing vital activities, correcting the motivations, and considering the ultimate destination and orientation of activities for God. Accordingly, in this article, by following the language of revelation and sacred religious law, the grace and mercy of God is introduced as the most important element of cultivation and education; but the main responsible in self-purification and soul-education is the human being himself. Man hears the spiritual diseases and illnesses from the language of the revelation and the sacred religious law, but the one who ultimately has to find out his illness and take special medicine is man himself. In this regard, we have examined the elements of individual responsibility, the ability to sustain and the faith in the liberty of people, the areas of jihad, and the self-purification and of tools such as repentance, believing in God as the observer and shortening the dreams that helps people to educate themselves. We have used the library and documentary method in this research.
An Analytical Study of the Khalafallah's Qur'anic Political Thoughts
Authors: Mirjalili Ali Mohammad , Zare Zardini Ahmad , Zare Bidoki Abbas
Published: December 2022

Throughout Islamic history, there have been various theories about the relationship between religion and politics, from disagreement to controversy. This debate has also come to the attention of scholars in the modern era after the important event of the abolition of the Ottoman caliphate. Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Khalafallah, as one of the New Mu'tazilis, rejected the relationship in this area, With the layout of the "worldly government" theory. He considered Islam a cultural element Referring to the historical origin of the meanings of the political terminology and neglect the Qur'anic-political theories, the Qur'an being devoid of new political terms and acknowledging the disapproval of the confluence of religion and state in the sacred text with the Shari'ah, He considers the government based on the council (democracy) and his legitimacy depends on it. And by explaining the difference between the "Prophet's position" and the "political power of the Prophet" based on the Qur'an and history, the Prophet's government introduces a civil (not religious) phenomenon that will not continue thereafter. The present study, by descriptive-analytical method, seeks to find out the causes of such ideas in Khalafallah and to explain the impact of three factors of political developments (caliphate crisis - colonialism), scientific (renewal of religious heritage) and cultural (defending Islam and the Prophet (pbuh) against the Western notion) address his thinking.
The Effect of Competence, Independence, and Size of Public Accounting Firms on Audit Quality
Authors: Arvianty Rachmanandra Nuroni , Tandiontong Mathius
Published: December 2022

Auditor requires competence and independence as well as the support from the size of public accounting firms to improve audit quality. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of competence, independence and the size of public accounting firms on audit quality. This research subject is the auditor in Bandung, which have at least 2 years of experience in a public accounting firm. The research sample is the auditor in Bandung who have worked at least two years in a public accounting firm with total respondents of 59 people. The results showed that the competency of auditors is based on knowledge and experience and independence of an auditor that is honest, impartial, and report the findings in accordance with the evidence as well as the size of the public accounting firm that affect audit quality. To produce a qualified audit, a certified public accountant who works in an audit team is required to have the competence along with good and sufficiend independence.
The Effect of Organizational Justice and Emotional Intelligence on Service Quality through Organizational Citizenship Behavior
Authors: Ashari Ilham , Rakhmat Rakhmat , Allorante Atta Irene , Ahmad Badu
Published: December 2022

Quality public services have many choices in a competitive environment, therefore organizations need to pay attention to details in organizational dynamics such as Organizational Justice and Emotional Intelligence. This research method is a quantitative research using analytic observational design and a cross-sectional approach. The population in this study were employees of the Makassar City Polombek Shipping Polytechnic with a total sample of 75 people. The results showed that organizational justice had a positive but not significant effect on the quality of service through Organizational Citizenship Behavior on the employees of the Barombong Shipping Polytechnic Makassar City and emotional intelligence had a positive but not significant effect on the quality of service through Organizational Citizenship Behavior on the Barombong Shipping Polytechnic employees in Makassar Makassar city.
Student Knowledge of Fire Disasters in Senior High School: The Case Study at Man 1 Aceh Besar
Authors: Suriyanti Suriyanti , Ismail AB Ismail AB , Sulastri Sulastri
Published: December 2022

Fire disasters can occur anywhere and anytime. Therefore, fire disaster science needs to be taught to students through extracurricular activities. This study aims to measure students knowledge of fire disasters. The research data were obtained from a questionnaire given to respondents. The study population was all students of class XI with a total of 136. The sample selection was done by using students' random sampling techniques and using the Slovin formula, as many as 57 students obtained respondents. Data analysis was performed using the percentage formula. The results showed that the average student knowledge of 48% of students understood the fire disaster, 46% of the factors that caused the fire disaster, 42% understood the types of fire, 41% knew the type of light fire extinguishers, and 42% knew the classification symbol Fire. It can be concluded that the level of student knowledge of fire disasters is on average 47%. This shows that students' knowledge of fire disaster is still low.
The Scriptures, Religion and Compliance With Laws
Authors: Michael Tomy
Published: December 2022

When referring to the Decree of the President of the Republic of Indonesia Number 1/PNPS of 1965 concerning Prevention of Abuse and/or Blasphemy of Religion , religion is calculated based on quantity. Explanation of article 1 that religious adopted by the population in Indonesia are Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism. This can be proven in the history of the development of Religious in Indonesia. Because these 6 kinds of religions are religions which are practiced by almost the entire population of Indonesia. Based on the discussion, the results obtained, namely the inclusion of religious teachings in the formation of laws and regulations, are matters that must be separated. Separation of religion in the formation of laws and regulations must be done so that the legal justice achieved can go well.
Education 3.0 Underpinned with the Heutagogical Approach for a Smooth Shift to Distance Learning in Higher Education
Authors: Qassrawi Rania
Published: December 2022

As the shift to distance learning was abrupt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, neither university students nor instructors were fully prepared. There was a real demand, therefore, for adopting principles that belong to Education 3.0 in higher education institutions as this pandemic might not be the last. This study aimed at evaluating to what extent the principles of Education 3.0 based on the heutagogical approach could be applied at universities. To achieve this target, a mixed approach was followed by utilizing two instruments; a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. A total of (200) students and (10) instructors from Birzeit University (BZU) were the participants. Data that emerged from the questionnaire were statistically analyzed, whereas the interviewees’ responses were qualitatively content-analyzed and grouped into main themes. The findings revealed that some principles of Education 3.0 have not been fully applied yet at BZU, such as supporting the learners’ self-determination; the individualization of teaching methods and strategies; blending synchronous online teaching mode with the face-to-face; empowering and coaching students to build personal learning environments with using multiple tools of authentic and real-life evaluations. Accordingly, it was recommended that universities worldwide as well as other higher education institutions should adopt the principles of Education 3.0 to make the shift to distance learning smooth for both students and instructors, especially by using flexible curricula and open learning resources; empowering students to determine their needs, objectives and personal learning environments; individualizing the teaching methods; and avoiding “One-size fits all” strategies.
High Utility Pattern Mining: A Survey on Current and Possible Areas of Applications
Authors: Bokir Abdullah , Narasimha Vb
Published: December 2022

High Utility Pattern Mining (HUPM) has a wide range of applications, including making recommendations, detecting outliers, analyzing customer behaviors, and solving a wide range of other problems. In fact, unlike other important data mining tasks such as outlier analysis and classification, high utility pattern mining can be used as an intermediary tool for providing pattern-centered insights for other data mining tasks. In this paper, we look at a wide range of different applications of high utility pattern mining that are available in the literature. We gathered the literature review papers from different resources based on the keywords related to the applications of high utility pattern mining. Then we classified the existing research papers into different categories according to the domain application, then we summarize the proposed method of each paper and the datasets used for the evaluation process. Rather than providing a full discussion of every possible application, the objective of this paper is to give readers an overview of what is feasible when high utility pattern mining approaches are used. This paper can help researchers to apply the techniques of high utility pattern mining to solve real-time problems and it can help to explore other possible domains to apply high utility pattern mining techniques by proposing new methods and evaluating them accordingly.
Protocol for Dealing with Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers in the COVID-19 Outbreak in Cancer Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Authors: Farahzadi Athena , Mahmoodzadeh Habibollah , Hadjilooei Farimah , Rouhollah Miri Seyed , Khoshdani Farahani Parham
Published: December 2022

Background: In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel COVID-19 infection a pandemic. Among high-risk patients infected by the virus, upper gastrointestinal cancer patients, similar to other immunosuppressed patients, are vulnerable to developing more severe infections. Most of the routine activities of medical centers, especially cancer surgery centers worldwide, are affected by the epidemic. Thus, some modifications are needed to adjust international protocols to deal with upper gastrointestinal cancers worldwide.
Methods: The headings of upper gastrointestinal cancer management protocols have been discussed among the university-affiliated professors in different disciplines involved in upper gastrointestinal cancer management at the first peak of COVID-19 in Iran in March 2020. The discussions were done through an interactive application (WhatsApp and Telegram) in which participants considered the headlines and the latest news about COVID-19. Under each heading, we provide the consensus of all members in the related disciplines.
Recommendations and Conclusion: All members agreed to choose the most effective and the least hazardous recommendations regarding patients and medical staff in each specialty. The members understand that some recommendations may intervene with the standard best practice and reduce the best outcome that the patient can gain with standard management. Therefore, these recommendations are legitimate simply at the peak of the epidemic COVID-19 situation or the surge of any other unknown situations that we may encounter in the future. According to the consensus of cancer surgery professors in several cancer surgery centers, patients with T1 and T2 gastric cancer without lymph node involvement should undergo upfront surgery. Patients with T3 or more and/or lymph node involvement will have total neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and the surgery should be delayed until the end of the COVID-19 peak. Diagnostic laparoscopy should be postponed during the peak of COVID-19 till after the completion of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Upfront surgery should be performed in patients with esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma or SCC) with T1 or T2 and without lymph node involvement. In patients with T3 or more and/or lymph node involvement, neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is recommended. Endoscopic stent placement is preferred for patients who complete neoadjuvant CRT during the peak of COVID 19 and have severe dysphagia. A PET-CT scan will be performed in patients without dysphagia. In the status of high uptake, surgery is reasonable, but in low uptake status without any dysphagia, only conservation is our suggestion.
The Evaluation Of rs11776042 Polymorphism Effect On Colorectal Cancer Risk In The Iranian Population: A Case-Control Study
Authors: Mobaraki Marzieh , Angaji Seyed Abdolhamid , Nazemalhosseini-Mojarad Ehsan , Arbabian Sedigheh , Asadzadeh Aghdaei Hamid
Published: December 2022

Background: Recently, it has been shown that, piwi-interacting RNAs (piRNAs) as a new class of non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs), play crucial roles in germline development and carcinogenesis. Despite this, the study on the effects of piRNAs polymorphism (piR-SNP) on colorectal cancer (CRC) risk is scarce. We evaluate the impact of rs11776042 in piRNA 015551 on CRC initiation and development in the Iranian population for the first time.
Methods: The association of novel polymorphisms rs11776042 in piRNA 015551 gene with CRC risk using a case-control study on the Iranian population was estimated. In this project 284 CRC patients and 389 non-cancerous controls were evaluated by TETRA primer-Amplification refractory mutation system polymerase chain reaction (TP-ARMS- PCR assay).
Results: The genotypes frequency was 27%, 68% and 0.05% for C/C, C/T and T/T in controls and 31%, 65% and 0.04% in CRC patients respectively. The frequency of the C allele was 63% in patients versus 61% in controls and, T allele frequency was 37% in patients versus 39% in controls.
Conclusion: No significant difference was found in genotype and allele frequencies between the cases and controls for rs11776042 polymorphism in piRNA 015551 in our population.
Mechanisms of Action of Noninvasive Brain Stimulation with Weak Non-Constant Current Stimulation Approaches
Authors: Nazarpoy Shirehjini Samaneh , Farahani Mahsa Shahrabi , Khaleel Ibrahim Mazin , Mahmood Salman Hayder , Motevalli Saeid , Mohammadi Mohammad Hossein
Published: December 2022

Objective: Non-constant current stimulation (NCCS) is a neuromodulatory method in which weak alternating, pulsed or random currents are delivered to the human head via scalp or earlobe electrodes. This approach is widely used in basic and translational studies. However, the underlying mechanisms of NCCS, which lead to biological and behavioral effects in the brain, remain largely unknown. In this review, we characterize NCCS techniques currently being utilized in neuroscience investigations, including transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS), transcranial pulsed current stimulation (tPCS), transcranial random noise stimulation (tRNS), and cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES).
Method: We unsystematically searched all relevant conference papers, journal articles, chapters, and textbooks on the biological mechanisms of NCCS techniques.
Results: The fundamental idea of NCCS is that these low-level currents can interact with neuronal activity, modulate neuroplasticity and entrain cortical networks, thus, modifying cognition and behavior. We elucidate the mechanisms of action for each NCCS technique. These techniques may cause microscopic effects (such as affecting ion channels and neurotransmission systems) and macroscopic effects (such as affecting brain oscillations and functional connectivity) on the brain through different mechanisms of action (such as neural entrainment and stochastic resonance).
Conclusion: The appeal of NCCS is its potential to modulate neuroplasticity noninvasively, along with the ease of use and good tolerability. Promising and interesting evidence has been reported for the capacity of NCCS to affect neural circuits and the behaviors under their control. Today, the challenge is to utilize this advancement optimally. Continuing methodological advancements with NCCS approaches will enable researchers to better understand how NCCS can be utilized for the modulation of nervous system activity and subsequent behaviors, with possible applications to non-clinical and clinical practices.
Analytics for Game-Based Learning
Authors: Kim Yoon Jeon , Valiente José A. Ruipérez , Ifenthaler Dirk , Harpstead Erik , Rowe Elizabeth
Published: December 2022

The purpose of this special section is to collect in one place how data in game-based learning environments may be turned into valuable analytics for student assessment, support of learning, and/or improvement of the game, using existing or emerging empirical research methodologies from various fields, including computer science, software engineering, educational data mining, learning analytics, learning sciences, statistics, and information visualization. Four contributions form this special section, which will inspire future high-quality research studies and contribute to the growing knowledge base of learning analytics and game-based learning research and practice.
Desonestidade acadêmica: um estudo com discentes do curso de Ciências Contábeis
Authors: Silva Amanda Samylli da , Valdevino Rosângela Queiroz Souza , Oliveira Adriana Martins de , Diniz Saulo Medeiros
Published: December 2022

Este estudo tem por objetivo averiguar os motivos que influenciam os discentes dos cursos de Ciências Contábeis a serem desonestos.  Utilizou-se a abordagem quantitativa, que se desenvolveu a partir da aplicação de um questionário estruturado e validado de Grimes e Rezek (2005) adaptado por Moura (2018), dividido em três dimensões. O questionário foi aplicado em quatro Instituições de Ensino Superior (IES) públicas e privadas da cidade de Mossoró-RN, totalizando 370 respondentes. Os dados foram tratados utilizando o software estatístico SPSS versão 23. A terceira dimensão do questionário foi utilizada como parâmetro para classificar o respondente em honesto ou desonesto, sendo assim, criada a variável dependente desonestidade. Diante do contexto, foram consideradas duas hipóteses: H0: A desonestidade acadêmica nos cursos de Ciências Contábeis é igual nas instituições públicas e privadas. H1: A desonestidade acadêmica nos cursos de Ciências Contábeis é maior nas instituições pública. Na análise dos resultados, foi apresentada a frequência simples e a porcentagem da primeira e segunda dimensão do questionário. Realizou-se uma associação da variável dependente com a primeira e a segunda dimensão. Foram utilizados dois testes, o Qui-Quadrado de Person e Exato de Fisher, para averiguar as variáveis categóricas. Os achados evidenciaram que os motivos que influenciam os acadêmicos de Ciências Contábeis a serem desonestos foram: estar cursando o sétimo período em uma IES pública e desenvolverem uma atividade remunerada. Dessa forma, rejeita-se H0.
REFLEXÕES DAS FORMAS PARA UMA CONCEPÇÃO EDUCACIONAL E ESCOLAR ANTIRRACISTA E AFROCENTRADA
Authors: Santos Júnior Marcos Borges dos
Published: December 2022

O presente texto tem como objetivo discutir a forma racismo e seus desdobramentos acerca dos conceitos de sociedade e cultura, assim como os fragmentos de violência marcantes, a fim de trazer um debate na área epistemológica da educação das relações étnico-raciais no Brasil e promover concepções filosóficas nas instituições educacionais. A partir de alguns questionamentos “Qual o conceito de cultura e sociedade? Quais suas implicações?”, “A forma racismo se relaciona a estes conceitos?” e “É possível nos direcionarmos as epistemes da população negra?” será produzido uma (in)reflexão teórica propondo auxiliar na construção de uma escola afrocentrada na contemporaneidade. Promover múltiplas perspectivas nas questões étnico-raciais, que estejam dispostas a reflexão e autocritica constantemente, se torna vital para um avanço na episteme da população negra, assim caminhando numa luta antirracista.
EDUCAÇÃO PARA AS RELAÇÕES ÉTNICO-RACIAIS
Authors: Brussio Josenildo Campos , Magalhães Raimundo Sousa
Published: December 2022

Partindo da atual necessidade de refletir sobre uma educação antirracista no currículo, considerando que o conhecimento transmitido dentro das escolas tende a reproduzir uma epistemologia hegemônica ocidental universalizante, desconsiderando a relevância dos negros e dos conhecimentos da história e cultura africana e afro-brasileira no currículo escolar, o presente artigo pretende contribuir para uma reflexão sobre a importância da Lei 10.639/2003 como uma via antirracista no ensino, a qual estabelece as diretrizes curriculares nacionais para o ensino da história e cultura africana, bem como entender como a epistemologia decolonial inserida na prática pedagógica pode promover um ensino antirracista no processo de aprendizagem. O artigo alude sobretudo a uma abordagem sobre raça, apontando como a colonialidade contribui para a reprodução do eurocentrismo, em especial, no livro didático da educação básica. Para a concretização do trabalho, realizamos uma pesquisa bibliográfica, de caráter analítico-descritivo, apoiando-se em artigos de renomados estudiosos como: Munanga (2004); Gomes (2010); Mignolo (2017); Strauss (2012); Grosfoguel (2008) dentre outros.  Para tanto, considera-se que a Lei 10.639/2003 é um marco na história da educação, pois contribui para uma educação antirracista, e a epistemologia decolonial é, de fato, uma via para a superação do eurocentrismo e descolonização do currículo escolar.
PROMOVENDO A SEGURANÇA ALIMENTAR E NUTRICIONAL E A ALIMENTAÇÃO SAUDÁVEL E SUSTENTÁVEL EM CABO VERDE
Authors: Ramos Paula de Azevedo
Published: December 2022

A partir da exposição do Programa Segurança Alimentar desenvolvido pela Caritas Caboverdiana, pretende-se contribuir para estimular a construção e reflexão de novas práticas e métodos que contribuam para a promoção da segurança alimentar e nutricional e da alimentação saudável e sustentável em Cabo Verde. São apontados alguns elementos históricos de âmbito nacional e internacional, com o intuito de conhecer os fundamentos estratégicos do programa, bem como as atividades desenvolvidas. Ademais, expõe-se a atuação do programa na perspetiva do desenvolvimento humano e social da população vulnerável, apostando na mudança de comportamento. O programa trouxe diversos benefícios às famílias, e indiretamente para o país, considerando que possibilitou um aumento da produção e consumo de alimentos saudáveis e sustentáveis, aumento da capacidade de participação democrática e da inserção nas políticas de proteção social e económica, consumo de água potável em quantidade suficiente e em segurança ou obtenção de recursos familiares de maneira sustentável. Igualmente possibilitou a melhoria do monitoramento e acompanhamento das famílias e comunidades pelos agentes da Cáritas.
Impact of Dairy Co-operative Society on Feeding Pattern of Milch Animal in Karnataka
Authors: . Rashtrarakshak , Deshmanya Jagrati B. , Wali Vijaya B. , Ram Jagjiwan , Hiremath G.M. , Tevari Prabhuling
Published: December 2022

Background: The rural environment of Karnataka has been significantly and far-reachingly impacted by KMF’s successful dairy development. The most advantageous milk purchase price for farmers, effective and prompt input services delivered to farmers’ doorsteps, such as prompt veterinary health services to any remote village, high-quality artificial insemination for breed improvements, supply of balanced cattle feed at a lower price than the market price, etc., have encouraged farmers access their cooperative more and more frequently. In order to determine how DCS affects the way dairy milch animals in Zone-I and Zone-II of the Karnataka region utilize fodder, an attempt has been made in this article. Methods: For the study, the KBY Milk Producers Societies Union was chosen since it encompasses three districts in Karnataka’s North Eastern region. The milk union was further split into two main areas, the North Eastern Dry Zone and the North Eastern Transitional Zone, which are referred to as Zone-I and Zone-II, respectively. Six dairy cooperative organisations were chosen from each Zone based on how much milk was purchased each day. From each Zone 120 sample was collected, further 10 members and 10 non-members were selected at random from each DCS village in each zone. Thus, 240 individuals represented the study’s entire sample size. Result: At Zone-I: The average amount of feed and fodder used to be higher in the member (15.80 kg per day) than in the non-member (14.19 kg per day) for the buffalo, according to the perusal of the table. While 12.72 and 11.92 kgs per day of dry matter fed to cow by members and non-members, respectively. Non-member had given higher quantity of dry fodder (7.61 kg) than green fodder (5.06 kg), indicating member had fed higher feed and fodder to milch animals than non- members. This would possibly be due to the subsidies availed through DCS for feed and fodder purchase. Where in Zone-II: The quantity of dry matter given to buffalo was 13.90 and 11.43 kg by member and non-members, respectively. For cow 11.04 and 9.85 kg per day of dry matter was given by members and non- members, respectively. Even though the members fed relatively more quantity of feed and fodder than non-members, it was still less than the feed intake quantity recommended by National Research Council (NRC). Both members and non- members group fed less than recommended but the difference was found to be higher in non-member than members in both the cases of buffalo and cow. It was also interesting to note that buffalo feed intake was higher than cow.