bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Determinan yang Mempengaruhi Kualitas Laporan Keuangan Pemerintah
Authors: Purwasih Ratih , Yulianita Anna , Sari Rela
Published: June 2023

The government is required to present quality financial reports as a form of accountability to the public. This study aims to analyze the effects of the implementation of government accounting standards, the utilization of institutional-level financial application system, the administration of state property and the implementation of reconciliation on the quality of government financial reports. The population in this study were the employees of finance and state property within the Directorate General of Public Health, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, totaling 56 peoples. The sampling technique is the census method, in which all members of the population are sampled. The data used in this research is primary data with data collection techniques through questionnaires. The data analysis method used in this research is SEM-PLS by using SmartPLS. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of government accounting standards, the utilization of institutional-level financial application system, the administration of state property and the implementation of reconciliation each have a positive and significant effect on the quality of government financial report. This shows that increasing the implementation of government accounting standards, the utilization of institutional-level financial application system, the administration of state property and the implementation of will have an impact on improving the quality of government financial report.
Efeitos dos exercícios de fortalecimento na recuperação funcional dos pacientes submetidos à reconstrução de ligamento cruzado anterior: uma revisão integrativa
Authors:   Luis Eduardo Melo Rodrigues; Vitória Regia Sales Pontes; Marcos Vinício Lopes Barros; Priscyla Maria Vieira Mendes; Rogério Junior Soares Granja Pereira de Moura; Francisco Lopes Barros, Johnathan Allyson Quariguasi Ferreira, Andrei Iago Gonçalves Viana Soares Feitosa, Ana Lara Ribeiro Dias, Joselma de Sousa Santos and Laire de Souza Oliveira
Published: June 2023

Introdução: A lesão do ligamento cruzado anterior (LCA), ocorre frequentemente entre os praticantes de atividades de grandes impactos e mudanças de direção, pois esses indivíduos apresentam maior carga de tensão e desenvolvem pequenos danos ao ligamento podendo ocasionar ruptura, necessitando de reconstrução cirúrgica do LCA. Força diminuída pós reconstrução tem sido vinculada a uma função pobre e biomecânica alterada, interferindo nas atividades rotineiras do cotidiano assim tornando inviável o retorno a atividades esportivas. Objetivo: Analisar eficácia dos exercícios de fortalecimento na recuperação funcional pós reconstrução do LCA. Métodos: A pesquisa trata-se de revisão integrativa com base em artigos completos publicados nos últimos 10 anos indexados no PubMed e Portal Periódicos CAPES. Para seleção dos artigos utilizou-se o cruzamento das palavras-chaves: “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction” AND “Exercise Therapy”; “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries” AND “Exercise Therapy”. Resultados e Discussão: 36 artigos foram encontrados e 05 selecionados, onde foram unânimes em apresentar resultados significativamente positivos na utilização de exercícios na reabilitação funcional pós reconstrução de LCA. Conclusão: Conclui-se que terapia por exercício é eficaz para indivíduos submetidos a reconstrução do LCA, a melhora da funcionalidade e a volta a prática de atividades rotineiras ou esportivas estão diretamente relacionadas a terapia por exercício.
Tratamento osteopático nas cefaleias do tipo tensional e migrânea: revisão integrativa
Authors:   Laire de Souza Oliveira, Vivia Rhavena Pimentel Costa, Luzia Raquel Carolina de Oliveira Miranda, Marcos Vinício Lopes Barros, Francisco Lopes Barros, Marília Marques Capucho do Vale Leite, Marina Pinheiro Torres Feitosa, Josué Gonçalves Freitas Lima, Keven do Nascimento Pereira, Yasmine Castelo Branco dos Anjos and José Victor Carvalho Costa
Published: June 2023

Introdução: Dois tipos são bem prevalentes clinicamente são as classificadas migrânea, mais conhecida como enxaqueca, e a dor de cabeça tipo tensional.Os pacientes estão a recorrer a terapias complementares ou alternativas para dores de cabeça, incluindo Tratamento Manipulativo Osteopático (TMO). Objetivo: reunir informações e descrever se o TMO pode beneficiar paciente com cefaleia do tipo tensional e migrânea. Além do mais avaliar os resultados dessas intervenções nos parâmetros dor, função e incapacidade. Materiais e Métodos: A revisão foi baseada em artigos indexados nas bases de dados JAOA (Journalofthe American Osteopathic Association) e PubMed. Como critérios de inclusão foram definidos: estudos randomizados controlados e estudos comparativos prospectivos e retrospectivos ou piloto; em inglês; com amostras constituídas por adultos. Além do mais, são incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Resultado: Foram encontrados 16 artigos no total. Aplicando os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, filtros e em seguida feito a elegibilidade através da leitura dos resumos o total de estudo inclusos foi de 05artigos. Conclusão: TMO oferece grandes oportunidades para reduzir a dor, incapacidades e melhorar o bem estar dos pacientes, também como um ótimo complemento a terapia farmacológica.
Reabilitação pós-operatória de reparação do manguito rotador: revisão integrativa
Authors:   Eryci Tamires Alves de Oliveira, Sandra Tuany Alves de Morais, Marcos Vinício Lopes Barros, Haynara Hayara Mágulas Penha, Laire de Souza Oliveira, Francisco Lopes Barros, José Victor Carvalho Costa, Luis Eduardo Melo Rodrigues, Marília Marques Capucho do Vale Leite, Ana Carolina Ferrer Lobo and Thiago Rodrigues Gusmão Ribeiro
Published: June 2023

Introdução: A reparação artroscópica do Manguito Rotador (MR) é um tratamento com boas taxas de sucesso para patologia do manguito rotador, proporcionando bons resultados funcionais. Objetivo: identificar e descrever as principais estratégias na reabilitação pós-operatória de pacientes submetidos a reparação do MR. Além do mais avaliar os resultados dessas intervenções nos parâmetros dor, função e incapacidade. Método: A revisão foi baseada em artigos indexados nas bases de dados PubMede Cochrane Library. Como critérios de inclusão foram definidos: ensaios clínicos randomizados controlados; em inglês; com amostras constituídas por adultos que apresentavam lesão parcial ou total de componentes musculares que compõem o manguito rotador. Além do mais, são incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos 05 anos. Resultado: Foram encontrados 74 artigos no total. Aplicando os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, filtros e em seguida feito a elegibilidade através da leitura dos resumos o total de estudo inclusos foi de 06 artigos. Conclusão: tratamento ativo e precoce não mostrou benefícios significativos em comparação aos tratamentos habituais e conservadores. A imobilização pós-operatória com uma tipóia pode, portanto, não ser necessária para pacientes após reparação artroscópica.
Improvement of System Thinking Skills on Excretory System Subject
Authors: Rachmat Noviyani , Agutina Tri Wahyu , Mas’ud Asrianty
Published: June 2023

Background: System thinking skills are a learning process that improves system thinking or systematic thinking in students. The purpose of this study was to determine the increase in Systems Thinking Skills (KBS) by using the Guided Inquiry Learning Model on Human Excretion System Material for class XII MIPA students in a school in Subang. Methods: This research method uses quantitative research with a quasy experimental design. Results: The results of the analysis of the increase or N-gain obtained by system thinking skills (KBS) using the guided inquiry model show that there are five categories of high system thinking skills (KBS) indicators, namely the fourth indicator analyzes disorders of the excretory system organs of 0.5472, and the indicator that the lowest, namely the second indicator examines the four functions of the excretory system of 0.0220. Conclusion: Thus it can be concluded that there is a positive influence of the Guided Inquiry Learning Model on Systems Thinking Skills (KBS) in Excretion System Material for Class XI MIPA Students in Subang Regency.
Keywords : Guided Inquiry; Systems Thinking Skills; Learning model
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC THERAPY AND MUROTTAL AL-QUR’AN ON ANXIETYLEVEL WHEN CHILDREN’S TEETH TREATMENT
Authors: Rizky Anugrah Restu , Kusmana Aan , Rahayu Culia
Published: June 2023

Background: Dental anxiety is a problem that often occurs when performing dental care. Dental anxiety is associated with oral health problems and psychological problems. Dental anxiety is a complex multifactorial phenomenon, in certain countries, dental anxiety is the most common in children. Dental anxiety (dental anxiety) can arise due to several things, such as a negative past or terrible encounters, especially in adolescence (experience conditioning), vicarious learning from anxious family members or peers, individual personality characteristics such as neuroticism and self-consciousness. , lack of understanding, exposure to frightening depictions of dentists in the media, the person's coping style, perception of body image, and prone position lying in the dental chair. Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the provision of instrumental music therapy with Murottal Al-Qur'an on the level of anxiety during a child's dental examination at the Plus An-Nur Kindergarten, Cilawu District, Garut Regency. Methods: This type of research uses experimental research similar to a quasi-experimental design by designing a two-group pre-posttest design, measuring instrument facial image scale data analysis using a paired sample t-test statistical test. Results: statistical test using Paired Sample T-test obtained p-value for the level of anxiety with the provision of instrumental music therapy that is 0.021 (sig <0.05), for the level of anxiety with the provision of murottal al-qur'an is 0.000 (sig <0.05) of the tworesults have a sig value of 0.021 (sig <0.05) and a sig value of 0.000 (sig <0.05), Conclusion: there is an effect of instrumental music therapy and murottal Al-Qur'an on anxiety levels during dental examinations of children in Kindergarten Plus An -Nur, Cilawu District, Garut Regency.
AUDIO VISUAL EDUCATION ON GINGIVITIS TO THE MOTIVATION FOR GINGIVA TREATMENT DURING PREGNANCY
Authors: Reni  , Eliati Sri Suharja  , Hilmiy Ila Robbihi
Published: June 2023

Background: Dental and oral health is one of the clean and healthy living behaviour as we called “PHBS”. The result of preliminary research that conducted at Desa Sukasari on March 31, 2021 on the 40 pregnant women, found that 42,5% gingivitis pregnant women on 3 sextans, 32,5% gingivitis pregnant women on 2 sextan, 15% gingivitis pregnant women on 1 sextan and 10% pregnant women with the health gingiva. From that data we know that the dental and oral health on pregnant women at Desa Sukasari is still lower. The purpose of the study: Knowing the influence of audio-visual education on gingivitis to the motivation for gingiva treatment during pregnancy. Methodology: The research is using a quasi-experimental method. The research design is using non randomized design with pre and posttest. Sample of this research are 25 respondents who selected by Purposive Sampling Technics. The analysis of the research is used a paired T-test. The results of the study: There is a difference between pretest and posttest results that prove the influence of audio-visual to improve the motivation. Based on this research, here is found that the statistic test results with a Paired T-test is P-value 0,002 (< 0,05). Conclusion: an audio-visual education on gingivitis can improve the motivation for gingiva treatment during pregnancy significantly.
KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIORS WITH DENTAL CARIES EXPERIENCES IN PREGNANT WOMEN OF THE 1ST TRIMESTERIN
Authors: Redian  , Anang  , Rudi Triyanto
Published: June 2023

Background: Pregnancy is a natural process, involving physiological, anatomical and hormonal changes. The result of these hormonal changes is the emergence of changes in the conditions felt by pregnant women such as nausea and vomiting so that it can cause the mouth to be in an acidic state, as a result oral hygiene becomes bad and very easy to cause damage such as cavities, bad breath and other periodontal diseases such as gingival inflammation.  Objective: analyze the Relationship of Attitude and Behavior Knowledge with Dental Caries Experience in 1st Trimester Pregnant Women in the Cirangkong Health Center Working Area, Cijambe District, Subang Regency.  Method: research with crossectional design, population of 40 respondents using non-random sampling method. The data were taken by examining dental caries list questions (questionnaires) in pregnant women in the 1st trimester. The data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank statistical test. Results There is a relationship between knowledge, attitudes and behaviors with the caries experience of pregnant women in the 1st trimester, namely (p=0.000 <α: 0.05). the value of the  correlation coefficient where the results are most related is the attitude variable with a value of 0.770 and the P-Value of 0.000 which means that it has a very strong relationship compared to other variables.  The conclusion that the attitude of pregnant women in the I trimester is most related to the experience of caries (DMF-T) at the Cirangkong Health Center.
KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH WITH DENTAL CARIES IN CLASS 3 STUDENTS
Authors: Sarah Tsamrotul Fuadah  , Emma Kamelia  , Samjaji
Published: June 2023

95% of people worldwide are affected by the infectious illness known as caries, or cavities. Dental caries is caused by the Streptococcus mutans bacteria found in plaque, which breaks down tooth enamel (often referred to as the demineralization process). Identify the association between oral health awareness and dental caries status in SD Negeri 1 Purwawinangun third graders. Methods: This study employs the method of observation along with an analytical style of research. utilizing the Slovin formula to sample. 25 third-grade SDN 1 Purwawinangun pupils from the Cirebon region served as the research participants. Results: A p-value of 0.017 was achieved using the Spearman rank test to determine the dental and oral hygiene status. Conclusion: In grade 3 students at SDN 1 Purwawinangun, Kecamatan Suranenggala, Kabupaten Cirebon, the DMF-T index was found in the very low category of 4 people (16%), low 15 people (56%), and moderate 6 people (24%). Knowledge of dental and oral hygiene affects the status of dental and oral hygiene with dental caries.
VANILLA AROMATHERAPY REED DIFFUSER ON ANXIETY LEVEL IN FIXING MEASURES TEETH OF ADOLESCENT PATIENTS IN THE PANDEMI TIME COVID-19
Authors: Laela Meilasari  , Culia Rahayu
Published: June 2023

Background: Adolescent patients in terms of age are known to have the highest average level of anxiety among early, middle and late adults in dental treatment, especially for those who are doing dental treatment for the first time, especially in dental fillings. There are various ways to treat anxiety, one of which is by using relaxation therapy, namely using vanilla aromatherapy. Objective: To analyze the effect reed diffuser on the anxiety level of adolescent patients in dental fillings during the Covid-19 at the dental clinic of Jatibening Village, Bekasi City. Methods: research Quasy experimental design with non-randomizer control group pretest and posttest design. This type of research is accidental sampling and the analytical test used is the Wilcoxon because the results of  normality test are not normally distributed in 120 adolescent patients with 60 experimental and control groups each.anxiety measuring instrument Face Image Scale Results: Most of the adolescent research respondents had a high level of anxiety in the category of very anxious as many as 44 people (36.7%). The results of the study that the level of anxiety in the experimental group which was categorized as very anxious from 29 people (48.3%) experienced a very significant decrease to 0 (0%). The results of the statistical test showed a p-value of 0.00 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that there is an effect reed diffuser on the anxiety level of adolescent patients in dental fillings during the Covid-19 at the dental clinic of Jatibening Village, Bekasi City.
VIDEO COUNSELING OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE ON PREGNANT
Authors: Desi Riyanti  , Nia Daniati  , Anang
Published: June 2023

Background: The prevalence of Indonesian with oral health problems are dominated by pregnant women at 45.5%. The lack of knowledge resulted in 13.2% of pregnant women not doing dental care during pregnancy. Media video is used as an efforts to increase dental knowledge. Purpose: Knowing the effect of media video to increase dental health knowledge of pregnant women. Methods: A quasi experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test. Was taken using total sampling of 30 pregnant women. Sampling questionnaires are us to measure the knowledge of dental of pregnant women. Data analysis Wilcoxon SPSS 16.00 for windows program. Results: A total of 30 pregnant women before being given counseling with media video, 27% were good criteria, 57% were sufficient criteria, and 16% were deficient criteria. After being given counseling with media  video, 97% were good and 3% were sufficient criteria. Wilcoxon test obtained value P- Value of 0.000 <0.05, it can be concluded there is a difference between the results before and after counseling using media video. Conclusion: There is an effect of media video on the level of oral health knowledge which previously was 76% to 96%.
KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH WITH EXAMINATION MOTIVATION TOOTH
Authors: Imelia Crisanthe  , Cahyo Nugroho  , Tritania Ambarwati
Published: June 2023

Background:  Maintaining dental and oral health is one of the efforts to improve health. One of the causes of a person ignoring his dental and oral health problems is the factor of lack of knowledge about dental and oral hygiene. Knowledge is one of the intrinstic factors that influence motivation. A person who is sick needs motivation for treatment as the main component in determining their health behavior. The purpose of the study: to determine the relationship between knowledge of dental and oral health maintenance of patients with the motivation to check their teeth at the UPTD Puskesmas Nusaherang, Kuningan Regency. Method: descriptive survey research with a cross sectional approach, a population of 38 patients to those who came to the dental poly of the Nusaherang Health Center, sampling using the accidental sampling method. Data are taken by means of the distribution of knowledge and motivation questionnaires. The data were analyzed using the chi square test. The results of the study: The level of knowledge of dental and oral health maintenance of patients who visited UPTD Puskesmas Nusaherang, Kuningan Regency, was mostly good (73.7%), patient motivation was mostly good (76.3%). The results of the correlation analysis show that there is a relationship between the patient's dental and oral health maintenance knowledge and the motivation to check the teeth (p-value = 0.000). In this study, it can be concluded that there is a relationship between knowledge of dental and oral health maintenance of patients with the motivation to check teeth at the UPTD Puskesmas Nusaherang, Kuningan Regency.
KNOWLEDGE OF DENTAL AND ORAL HEALTH WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN PATIENTS AT DENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Authors: Yayat Hendayana  , Tita Kartika Dewi  , Samjaji
Published: June 2023

Background: Periodontal tissue is a functional system of tissue that surrounds the teeth and attaches to the jawbone, thereby supporting the teeth so they cannot be separated from their sockets. Periodontitis is an inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth, caused by microorganisms and can cause progressive damage to the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and is accompanied by pocket formation. Knowledge is one of the factors that affect dental and oral health. The purpose of the study: to determine the relationship between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease in patients with dental BP at the Cieurih Health Center, Ciamis Regency. Method: This is a research with cross sectional design. The research subjects were 40 patients who came to the Dental BP Cieurih Public Health Center, Ciamis Regency. Sampling using purposive sampling technique. The research was conducted by giving a closed questionnaire using the Guttman scale. Data were collected directly from the target through filling out a dental and oral health knowledge questionnaire and the CPITN form. Data were analyzed using chi-square. The results of the study: most of the respondents diagnosed with periodontitis were healthy (30%), and had a sufficient level of dental health knowledge (70%). The results of the chi-square correlation analysis between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease showed a value of =0.009 (ρ<0.05). Conclusion: there is a significant and significant relationship between knowledge of oral health and periodontal disease.
On the Chromatic Number in the Stochastic Block Model
Authors: Isaev Mikhail , Kang Mihyun
Published: June 2023

We prove a generalisation of Bollobás' classical result on the asymptotics of the chromatic number of the binomial random graph to the stochastic block model. In addition, by allowing the number of blocks to grow, we determine the chromatic number in the Chung-Lu model. Our approach is based on the estimates for the weighted independence number, where weights are specifically designed to encapsulate inhomogeneities of the random graph.
How Many Cliques Can a Clique Cover Cover?
Authors: Shuldiner Pavel , Oldford R. Wayne
Published: June 2023

This work examines the problem of clique enumeration on a graph by exploiting its clique covers. The principle of inclusion/exclusion is applied to determine the number of cliques of size $r$ in the graph union of a set $\mathcal{C} = \{c_1, \ldots, c_m\}$ of $m$ cliques. This leads to a deeper examination of the sets involved and to an orbit partition, $\Gamma$, of the power set $\mathcal{P}(\mathcal{N}_{m})$ of $\mathcal{N}_{m} = \{1, \ldots, m\}$. Applied to the cliques, this partition gives insight into clique enumeration and yields new results on cliques within a clique cover, including expressions for the number of cliques of size $r$ as well as generating functions for the cliques on these graphs. The quotient graph modulo this partition provides a succinct representation to determine cliques and maximal cliques in the graph union. The partition also provides a natural and powerful framework for related problems, such as the enumeration of induced connected components, by drawing upon a connection to extremal set theory through intersecting sets.
Cyclic Products and Optimal Traps in Cyclic Birth and Death Chains
Authors: Holmes Mark , Holroyd Alexander E. , Ramírez Alejandro
Published: June 2023

A birth-death chain is a discrete-time Markov chain on the integers whose transition probabilities $p_{i,j}$ are non-zero if and only if $|i-j|=1$. We consider birth-death chains whose birth probabilities $p_{i,i+1}$ form a periodic sequence, so that $p_{i,i+1}=p_{i \mod m}$ for some $m$ and $p_0,\ldots,p_{m-1}$. The trajectory $(X_n)_{n=0,1,\ldots}$ of such a chain satisfies a strong law of large numbers and a central limit theorem. We study the effect of reordering the probabilities $p_0,\ldots,p_{m-1}$ on the velocity $v=\lim_{n\to\infty} X_n/n$. The sign of $v$ is not affected by reordering, but its magnitude in general is. We show that for Lebesgue almost every choice of $(p_0,\ldots,p_{m-1})$, exactly $(m-1)!/2$ distinct speeds can be obtained by reordering. We make an explicit conjecture of the ordering that minimises the speed, and prove it for all $m\leq 7$. This conjecture is implied by a purely combinatorial conjecture that we think is of independent interest.
Random Cubic Planar Maps
Authors: Drmota Michael , Noy Marc , Requilé Clément , Rué Juanjo
Published: June 2023

We analyse uniform random cubic rooted planar maps and obtain limiting distributions for several parameters of interest.From the enumerative point of view, we present a unified approach for the enumeration of several classes of cubic planar maps, which allow us to recover known results in a more general and transparent way.This approach allows us to obtain new enumerative results.

Concerning random maps, we first obtain the distribution of the degree of the root face, which has an exponential tail as for other classes of random maps. Our main result is a limiting map-Airy distribution law for the size of the largest block $L$, whose expectation is asymptotically $n/\sqrt{3}$ in a random cubic map with $n+2$ faces.We prove analogous results for the size of the largest cubic block, obtained from $L$ by erasing all vertices of degree two, and for the size of the largest 3-connected component, whose expected values are respectively $n/2$ and $n/4$.To obtain these results we need to analyse a new type of composition scheme which has not been treated by Banderier et al. [Random Structures Algorithms 2001].
Solutions to Seven and a Half Problems on Tilings
Authors: Bašić Bojan , Džuklevski Aleksa , Slivková Anna
Published: June 2023

Four problems about tilings, related to the so-called: Heesch number, isohedral number, $m$-morphic figures, and $\sigma$-morphic figures, can be asked in four variations of the notion of tiling: protosets with more elements, disconnected tiles, colored tiles and tessellations in larger-dimensional spaces. That makes $16$ combinations in total. Five among them have been previously solved in the literature, and one has been partially solved. We here solve seven of the remaining combinations, and additionally complete that partial solution.
Introduction
Authors: Mynard Jo
Published: June 2023

The contents for this general issue range from practices of students who are learning languages beyond the classroom, learning strategies favoured by self-regulated learners, one-on-one coaching to help learners transition to self-access environments, engaging learners in a ‘7-Day Challenge’ to introduce them to self-directed learning, provisions for languages other than English in self-access centres in Japan, and facilitator reflections on a ‘Maker Conversation’ project in a SALC. The range of topics highlights the increasingly diverse areas of research related to self-access learning.
The 7-Day Challenge: Taking Steps Towards a Learning Habit
Authors: Stones Thomas
Published: June 2023

For many English-language learners around the world, how to make meaningful progress outside of the classroom is an ongoing challenge. Many learners feel that they want to study on their own but lack the resources or knowledge on how to proceed effectively. Thus, this paper reports on an initial investigation into a seven-day independent learning challenge where learners were set the task of completing five independent learning tasks across a single week with the intention of establishing a habit of studying English. The study took place at a Japanese university with non-English majors and represented the culmination of a series of independent learning tasks. Results focus on the nature of tasks completed throughout the challenge as well as learners’ perceptions of it and the feasibility of independent learning tasks across the semester. Broadly feedback was positive, and findings suggest that learners felt they made progress with their English and in establishing a study habit. Recommendations for future research and applications to other classroom contexts are presented.
Linguistic Diversity in Self-Access Learning Spaces in Japan: A Growing Role for Languages Other than English?
Authors: Thirnton Katherine
Published: June 2023

In line with foreign language instruction in general, foreign language provision in self-access learning centres (SALCs) has been dominated by English language learning. This is largely due to the nature of the internationalisation agenda in Japan, termed kokusaika, which emphasises English as the most important international language, the learning of which can facilitate Japanese economic advancement (Hashimoto, 2017; Kubota & Takeda, 2021). Largely missing from this narrative is a promotion of multiculturalism within Japan between different migrant populations, for many of whom English is as much a foreign language as it is for Japanese nationals (Tsuneyoshi, 2018). In order to truly internationalise, Japan must understand and embrace the linguistic and cultural diversity within its borders. Therefore, international education should focus on more than simply English education. This is as true for self-access facilities as it is for the mainstream curriculum. While there is some provision in some facilities for languages other than English (LOTE), as yet, no systematic investigation into the degree and nature of this provision has been conducted. Using data from a survey administered with coordinators of SALCs across Japan, this study investigated the degree to which SALCs in Japan are focusing on LOTE and the different ways in which they support these languages. The results revealed increasing focus on LOTE in some SALCs, in terms of materials and services offered, and significant linguistic diversity among SALC staff. However, common heritage and indigenous languages in Japan are largely absent, and a tendency to see language provision primarily as the appropriate balance between English and Japanese still persists in some SALCs.
Challenges Facing Teachers in the Provision of Career Guidance Services to Secondary School Students in Magu District, Tanzania
Authors: Alloph Justine Matiko , Msonge Edina
Published: June 2023

The study sought to examine the challenges facing teachers in the provision of career guidance services to secondary school students in Magu District, Tanzania. The study was guided by Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) which was developed by Lent, Brown, and Hackett in 1994. The study employed a convergent parallel research design under a mixed research approach which helped in data collection and analysis. The sample size was 152 participants; simple random sampling was used to select secondary school teachers and form four students. While purposive sampling was used to select public secondary school leavers in 2020 and heads of secondary schools. Quantitative data were collected through questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics with the helper of Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 21 and presented in table, frequency, and percentages. Qualitative data were collected through interviews and analysed thematically. The study revealed that lack of professional training on career guidance, lack of cooperation among the students and teachers, shortage of time in school as well as a shortage of career guidance materials are the challenges facing teachers in the provision of career guidance services to secondary school students in Magu District, the study recommends that public secondary school administrator should provide time for career guidance services in their schools. Moreover, public secondary school teachers should cooperate with their students with the aim of ensuring the effective provision of career guidance services in schools
Food fish allergy as a result of occupational exposure to fish collagen
Authors: Santos Vicente Felipe , Latasa Eceizabarrena Margarita , Santos Latasa Blanca , Bartolomé Zavala Borja
Published: June 2023

A case report of fish allergy is exposed. The responsible allergen was fish collagen, and there was no sensitization to parvalbumin (main fish allergen). The patient acquired collagen sensitization by occupational exposition, not by ingestion.
An analysis on the clinical features and risk factors associated with the prognosis of patients with drug-induced liver injury
Authors: Wei Qian , Li Lei , Zeng Xiaoqing , Yin Jie , Guo Jinsheng
Published: June 2023

Aim: This is a Chinese population-based study aimed to determine the causes and clinical features of drug-induced liver injury (DILI) from traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) and current Western medicines (WMs) and identify the risk factors of drug-induced liver failure (DILF) and chronic DILI for early recognition and better management.
Methods: The medical records of patients who were diagnosed with DILI for at least six-month follow-up between January 2018 to December 2020 were reviewed and investigated. The risk factors of DILF and chronic DILI were identified by univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis.
Results: TCMs (47.5%) including herbal medicine (83.0% in TCM-induced DILI) and some Chinese patent drugs were the leading cause of DILI in the present study. Cholestatic type was more associated with severe and chronic DILI. Pre-existing gallbladder disease, initial total bilirubin (TBIL), initial prothrombin time (PT), initial antinuclear antibodies (ANA), and clinical classification are independent risk factors for DILF. Prolonged T0.5AST and T0.5GGT were independent risk factors for chronic DILI [area under the curve (AUC) = 0.812, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.748–0.876, P < 0.001] with cut-off values of 8.5 days and 29.5 days, respectively.
Conclusions: TCMs especially herbal medicine were the leading causes of DILI, and the risk of developing severe DILI was associated with pre-existing gallbladder disease, clinical classification, initial TBIL, PT, and ANA. T0.5AST and T0.5GGT might serve as indicators for chronicity.
Identification of an inter-cysteine loop potentially involved in the activity of Opisthorchis viverrini-granulin-1
Authors: Takjoo Rozita , Wilson David T. , Bansal Paramjit S. , Loukas Alex , Smout Michael J. , Daly Norelle L.
Published: June 2023

Aim: Identification of small bioactive regions in proteins and peptides can be useful information in drug design studies. The current study has shown that an inter-cysteine loop of the N-terminal domain of Opisthorchis viverrini granulin-1 (Ov-GRN-1), a granulin protein from the flatworm liver fluke Opisthorchis viverrini which has potent wound healing properties, maintains the bioactivity of the full-length protein.
Methods: Peptides corresponding to the three inter-cysteine loops of the N-terminal domain were produced using synthetic chemistry, and their structures and bioactivities were analyzed using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy and cell proliferation assays, respectively.
Results: As expected for such small peptides, NMR analysis indicated that the peptides were poorly structured in solution. However, a seven-residue peptide corresponding to loop 2 (GRN-L2) promoted cell proliferation, in contrast to the other fragments.
Conclusions: The results from the current study suggest that GRN-L2 might be responsible, in part, for the bioactivity of Ov-GRN-1, and might be a useful lead molecule for subsequent wound healing studies.
The aging process and its relation to periodontal conditions
Authors: Wulandari Pitu
Published: June 2023

Periodontal tissue destruction can cause complaints for sufferers. Inflammatory conditions of the gingiva, bleeding gums, and even tooth loss are clinical features of the destruction of the periodontal tissues. Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease involving the periodontal tissues. The prevalence of periodontium destruction increases with aging. Changes in innate and adaptive immunity that occur in the elderly also play a role in the severity of periodontitis. “Inflammaging” is a chronic inflammatory state associated with old age in humans. Periodontitis contributes to inflammaging since periodontitis in the elderly is associated with increased markers of systemic inflammation. Age-related changes also affect neutrophil function, especially antimicrobial activity, so neutrophils may become more pathological. After infiltration into the tissue, neutrophils are equipped with several antimicrobial strategies to reduce the number of antigens. Phagocytosis is the ability of neutrophils to engulf and kill microbes, but neutrophil phagocytosis is weakened in the elderly. Age-related changes affecting neutrophils, macrophages, and T cells appear to promote pathogenic immune responses and contribute to the increased prevalence of periodontal disease in aging individuals. Proper regulation of the host immune response is critical in maintaining periodontal health. This paper aims to describe the aging process and its relation to periodontal conditions.
Morphological variations at the knee associated with osteoarthritis: a case-control study using data from the GOAL study
Authors: Nair Anand Ramachandran , Muir Kenneth , Zhang Weiya , Doherty Michael , Abhishek Abhishek
Published: June 2023

Aim: To identify constitutional morphological features at the knee that associate with knee osteoarthritis (OA, KOA).
Methods: This was a case-control study using data from the Genetics of Osteoarthritis and Lifestyle (GOAL) study. Radiographic measurements at the knee were undertaken by a single trained observer. Measurement of 12 characteristics was undertaken in 815 controls with asymptomatic structurally normal knees to examine right-left symmetry and variation with gender and age. Measurements were then compared to “cases” (315 asymptomatic and structurally unaffected knees of people with radiographic and symptomatic OA in the contralateral knee) on the assumption that the morphology of the unaffected knee represented the morphology of the contralateral knee prior to the development of OA. Right-left symmetry of morphological measures in controls was examined using paired t test and minimal detectable change (MDC). Linear regression was used to examine the association between measurements and demographic characteristics. Association of morphological features and unilateral KOA [defined as OA in either patellofemoral (PF) or tibiofemoral (TF) joints], PFOA and TFOA were determined using binary logistic regression and odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) calculated. Cumulative risk of measurements in determining OA was examined using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.
Results: Narrow sulcus and condylar angles, increasing distal femoral, proximal tibial tilt, and increasing varus alignment associated with KOA. ROC curves including all significant morphological features and age, gender, height, and weight predicted knee, PF joint (PFJ), and TF joint (TFJ) OA with area under the curve (AUC) of 0.91, 0.89, and 0.90 respectively. On the contrary, a model only containing age, gender, height, and weight predicted knee, PFJ, and TFJ OA with AUC of 0.59, 0.67, and 0.59 respectively.
Conclusions: Five morphological features associated independently with KOA were identified. Together they explain a large proportion of risk for OA.
Muscle fatigue and exercise-related biomarkers in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Authors: Bianchi Francesca , Becattini Lucrezia , Chico Lucia , Ricci Giulia , Siciliano Gabriele
Published: June 2023

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder affecting motor neurons. The complex etiopathogenetic mechanism of ALS can lead to extensive alterations, including cortical changes, neuroinflammation, and changes in muscular structure. These ALS-derived alterations may contribute to fatigue, a symptom severely impacting patients’ quality of life that is commonly associated with muscular exercise. Intriguingly, muscular exercise can be at once a promoter of motor neuron degeneration in predisposed patients as well as an effective non-pharmacological treatment of ALS. To fully disclose its therapeutic potential, muscular exercise must be tailored to patients’ phenotypes, balancing potential benefits and risks that are unique to each ALS case. Biomarkers of muscular fatigue, with their potential for insight into inflammation and oxidation, can be used to ensure that the intensity of physical activity remains below the threshold level beyond which exercise might become harmful. In this review, the authors explore the concept of fatigue in ALS patients, focusing on fatigue generation, definition, detection, quantification, and treatment. The study discusses the most important fatigue biomarkers, putting them in relation to the mechanism of fatigue generation and with monitoring of muscular exercise as a possible treatment of fatigue.
Improving Consumer Loyalty by Providing Service Excellent and Utilizing Business Relationships
Authors: Suryawan Ryan Firdiansyah , Maulina Evaf , Kamar Karnawi , Latuconsina Abdul Samad , Safari Budi , Sugiyo Sugiyo , Wahdiniawati Siti Annisa , Suryaningsih Lilik , Nervilia Indi , Wiwaha Arjuna , Endri Endri
Published: June 2023

The increasingly fierce competition in the hospitality industry requires companies to provide the best quality service and relationships with customers to create loyalty. This study aims to empirically prove the influence of relationships and service quality on guest loyalty in several hotels in Bekasi. The study was conducted on hotels in the Bekasi area, West Java Province, with individual and group repeat guest samples. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling through interviews based on questionnaires, and field observations. The data analysis method used is path analysis. The research's empirical findings prove that the quality of service and the relationship affect guest loyalty. Although the partial relationship has a significant effect on guest loyalty, on the contrary, the quality of service has no impact. Furthermore, the overall contribution of service quality and relationship factors to explain the fluctuations that occur in changes in customer loyalty is only 43 percent. This means that other factors can increase the explanation of changes that occur in hotel guest loyalty.
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation to Learn as Factors of Resilience in Students' Pedagogical Disciplines - Pilot Study
Authors: Dubayová Tatiana , Haficová Hedviga
Published: June 2023

Motivation determines the dynamics of behaviour and helps in overcoming obstacles. A related concept is resilience, which also relates to overcoming stressful situations and speaks to an individual’s ability to adapt to challenging circumstances in life. The aim of this paper was to investigate the relationship between resilience and motivation to learn in students studying in the field of education. One hundred and thirty students participated in the research (100 bachelor students and 30 master students). The research instrument used to measure resilience was The Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 10) and to detemine motivation The Academic Motivation Scale (AMS-C 28) tool was used. The Mann-Whitney test found no significant difference between the two groups of students in each of the variables measured. The results show a significant association between resilience and types of intrinsic motivation in particular, but the strongest relationship was found between resilience and the lack of motivation. Students with low resilience scored higher on amotivation. For students at university, motivation to learn based on intrinsic drives is assumed to be self-evident. However, the ability to overcome obstacles is also necessary for the attainment of learning goals. Its degree can also be developed through educational intervention, which provides an opportunity for university teachers to expand their area of operation.
Amundsen and the Sudoku
Authors: Kovács Edina
Published: June 2023

Bibliography of the reviewed book: Donders, P. Ch. (2019). Resilience. Harmat.
Favouring Middle-and Upper-Class Students? The Structure and Process of Attending China’s Selective Universities
Authors: Ailei Xie , Kuang Huan , Hong Yanbi
Published: June 2023

Research suggests the increasing influence of family socioeconomic status, as measured by parents’ income and occupations, in access to Chinese higher education. Yet, the literature remains inconclusive about the extent to which the social background of rural and urban students is associated with academic and social performance at elite universities. We address this limitation by looking at the academic and social success of representative samples of first- and second-year students enrolled at four Chinese elite universities. Our aim is to understand the characteristics that students from both urban and rural environments bring with them and how those characteristics bear on academic and social performance in university. We found an overrepresentation of students from middle- and upper-class backgrounds in both urban and rural student groups. The fact that the process indicator of cultural capital has a direct association with social success suggests students from urban areas exhibit traits valued in the selective university environment.
Clinical and morphological assessment of innervation restoration after defects elimination in patients with oral cancer using functional flaps
Authors: Закирова Альбина , Решетов Игорь , Истранов Андрей , Самойлова Светлана , Сукорцева Наталья , Диденко Маргарита
Published: June 2023

Актуальность. Приоритетом при реконструкции органов полости рта после радикального хирургического лечения по поводу злокачественных новообразований (ЗНО) является восстановление таких жизненно важных функций, как глотание, речь, защита дыхательных путей от аспирации и поддержание нормальной внутриротовой чувствительности.Цель. Определить преимущества использования иннервированных аутотрансплантатов на восстановление чувствительности при реконструкции органов полости рта.Материалы и методы. Проведено проспективное исследование 62 пациентов с ЗНО полости рта. Из них 32 человека - опытная группа, в которой выполнялась реконструкция иннервированными лоскутами, и 30 – группа контроля без иннервации. Из субъективных методов оценки применялись: восприятие температурной и болевой чувствительности, тест Вебера, тест Семменса-Вайнштейна, опрос.  Для морфологической оценки прорастания нервных волокон в ткани аутотраспланатов выполнялась трепан-биопсия с последующим морфологическим исследованием и иммуногистохимическим (ИГХ) окрашиванием маркерами S100 и NF. Микропрепараты оценивались на предмет наличия и количества нервных структур. Для статистических расчетов использовалась программа StatTech v.3.0.9.Результаты. Были выявлены статистические значимые различия в пользу опытной группы при оценке восприятия температурной чувствительности - 90,6% (29)  против  66,7% (20) (p = 0,029); при оценке острой боли - 78,1%(25) против 33,3% (10) (p < 0,001); при тесте Семменса-Вайнштейна - 71,9% (23) против 36,7% (11) (p = 0,005); при оценки дискриминационной чувствительности менее 5 мм – 12,5% (4) против 0%, от 5 до 10 мм - 34,4% (11) против 6,7% (2), более 10 мм - 53,1%(17) против 93,3% (28). При ИГХ различия по качественному показателю различия не были статистически значимыми (р=0,078). Однако, при количественной оценке  нервных стволиков в группе иннервированных лоскутов Ме=3 (Q1-0; Q3-5), тогда как в группе неиннервированных лоскутов Ме=0 (Q1-0; Q3-1), (р=0,005).
Выводы. Получены статистически значимые различия, подтверждающие, что иннервированные лоскуты превосходят неиннервированные лоскуты по восстановлению чувствительности и количеству нервных волокон.