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The Role of Christian and Islamic Leaders to Strengthen Local Wisdom in Atambua
Authors: Seran Yanuarius
Published: July 2022

Local wisdom is an ancestral heritage that is closely related to the life value that is not only formed into religion but also culture and traditions. The purpose of this study is to describe the local wisdom among representative leaders of religions in Atambua which contribute to maintaining a harmonious life. Traditional leaders, government officials, and religious leaders continue to renew local wisdom to maintain and preserve local wisdom, even though it is eroding and fading due to the negative influence of globalization and modernity. This paper is qualitative research featuring data from both fieldwork investigation, hybrid interview, and literature review. The findings of this study show that; First, Atambua local wisdom contributes significantly to true harmony and brotherhood; Second, localwisdom complements and strengthens the noble values of the Bible and the Qur'an; Third, the government and the traditional religious leaders play a role in inviting all parties to preserve religious harmony and creating dialogue forums to revitalize the local wisdom in Atambua. This article is the first grounded research to introduce indigenous proverbs such as knuk ida fatik ida and nekaf mese ansaof mese in the context of interfaith dialogue to encourage true intimacy and fraternity of "thy brother, who proceeded from the same womb" in Atambua.
Discussion forums: A misnomer? Examining lurkers, engagement and academic achievement
Authors: Brunton Robyn , MacDonald Jasmine , Sugden Nicole , Hicks Ben
Published: July 2022

Discussion forums are often touted as maximising student participation and learning but concerns around engagement counter any perceived benefits. Often participation is the measure of engagement, and students who do not post are deemed unengaged. To further examine engagement and forums as learning communities, we used analytic data from 270 students enrolled in two online psychology subjects using social network analysis and interviewed 22 students. Both subjects’ forums had greater egalitarian triads, indicative of reciprocal relationships. Furthermore, both active posters and lurkers had a mix of grade bands indicating that some lurkers still achieved academically. Lurking was a key qualitative theme along with checking for assessment information and intimidation. For both subjects, students were engaged with the forums, and differences in connectivity were consistent with the different subject content. However, forum activity indicated that these forums were more like subscription services than communities of practice. We propose that forums can be transformed into dynamic teaching spaces through understanding the multidimensionality of engagement, setting the expectation and tone of the forum as a safe place, and enhancing the platforms so visible indicators show that posts have been read or consumed. We further propose that students who engage but do not post be called quiet participants.
Implications for practice or policy:

Educators and researchers can improve the understanding of engagement with discussion forums by acknowledging the distinction between participation and engagement.
Online providers can assist in transforming these online platforms into dynamic teaching tools through enhancements that indicate a post has been read.
Educators can increase engagement by setting the tone and expectations for the forum.
Replacing the negative term lurker with quiet participants better reflects the activity of these students.
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry for evaluating body composition following cryolipolysis
Authors: Machado Costa Geisa Ribeiro , Carvalho Borges Daniela , Guerra Marques Geovana , Tadeu Villa Ricardo , Piccinini Colucci Ligia
Published: July 2022

Objectives: Cryolipolysis provides a nonsurgical treatment option for reducing excess subcutaneous fat. Although widely used, clinical outcomes such as photographs, patient questionnaires, and caliper measurements may be affected by subjectivity and operator- dependency. The current case series study evaluated changes in body composition using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in patients who underwent cryolipolysis treatment. Methods: between 2019 and 2020, 5 patients underwent cryolipolysis at a dermatology practice in São Paulo, Brazil. Patients were treated in different body regions using a cryolipolysis medical device (CoolSculpting®; ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, USA) with the CoolAdvantage™ or CoolAdvantage Plus™ vacuum applicators (ZELTIQ Aesthetics, Inc). Pre- and post-treatment, body weight and abdominal circumference were recorded. Fat and lean mass measurements were also obtained using a total body scanner. Results: five patients (4 females, 1 male; mean age, 34 years) were treated in a total of 8 areas (2 cases in the flank, 3 cases in the abdomen, and 3 cases in the back). Three months post-treatment, body weight was reduced in 3 out of 5 (60.0%) patients, and abdominal circumference was reduced in 2 out of 3 (66.7%) patients. Most patients showed reductions in total fat mass (80.0%) and lean mass (60.0%). The percentage change in body weight was also correlated with the percentage change in total fat mass (R=0.81). Region-specific alterations in fat content were also observed. Conclusions: most patients showed changes in body composition, including lower fat mass (5%-36% reductions) 3 months after cryolipolysis treatment. The results suggest that DEXA can be used to objectively visualize and quantify body composition changes following cryolipolysis treatment.
Case Report: Deglutition test with and without adhesives in complete dentures via videofluoroscopy with barium sulfate contrast
Authors: Pulicano Lacerda Tânia e Silva
Published: July 2022

This case report presents a series of deglutition tests with and without adhesives for complete dentures by using videofluoroscopy with barium sulfate contrast. The patient is a 94 year old caucasian woman, complete denture wearer and wheelchair user. The videofluoroscopy confirmed the hypothesis of what had been clinically observed that adhesives for complete dentures help both in the chewing and swallowing processes for the patient.
Repeated episodes of physical training induced hypoxia, may be associated with improved exercise tolerance in covid-19
Authors: B Singh Ram , S Tappia Paramjit , Fedacko Jan , Mojto Viliam , H Rai Richa , S Dhalla Naranjan
Published: July 2022

Background: Repeated episodes of hypoxia by coronary artery ligation, precondition the myocardium to adapt against ischemic cardiac damage and arrhythmias. This case aims to highlight the role of hypoxia induced adaptation in exercise tolerance. Case and methods: A male physician aged 77 years, presented with COVID-19 on April 17, 2021. Acute phase COVID-19 pneumonia, and lung fibrosis were diagnosed by high resolution computerized tomography and chronic hypoxia, measured by oximeter (SpO2 saturation between 91%-93%). Regular physical training in the form of slow jogging, morning, and evening, was advised twice daily. Results: Treatment with physical training was associated with improved SpO2 saturation during exercise, from 83-84% to 89-91%. There was a significant increase in oxygen saturation during rest after treatment with physical training for two weeks. It is possible that repeated episodes of hypoxia during physical training, may have induced molecular adaptations in the heart and lungs, leading to increased exercise tolerance with increase in SpO2 saturation. Conclusions: Regular physical training in the form of jogging may be associated with improvement in exercise tolerance without causing hypoxia. There is no other study in humans, to our knowledge, that has examined the role of physical training induced hypoxia to achieve myocardial adaptations, characterized with improved SpO2 saturation.
Results of the application of neurovascular homodigital flaps on cutaneous defects of digital fingertips
Authors: Ávila Santana Elvis Rafael
Published: July 2022

Introduction: traumatic injuries of the hand are in the top list of working Industrial accidents. The treatment of these injuries has as goal to restore the function of fingertips, improving the patients' quality of life. Objective: Evaluate results of the application of neurovascular homodigital flaps on cutaneous defects of digital fingertips of the hand large fingers. Method: an observational and descriptive investigation was conducted in a case chain of 33 Patients at Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital from October 2013 to January 2015. Were Neurovascular homodigital flaps applied with direct circulation (17 patients) or indirect circulation (16 patients). Results: male sex was more affected; frequency was higher Between 36 and 41 years old and over 41 years old. Four complications were confirmed representing 12%. 72.7% obtained good and excellent results with the application of these surgical techniques receiving an appropriate protector of sensibility and satisfactory cutaneous covering. Application of these procedures was 93.9% satisfied. Conclusion: The application of neurovascular flaps homodigital was established on cutaneous defects of digital fingertip of the hand large fingers.
Recognizing the risk of obesity in youth
Authors: Hooper Heath
Published: July 2022

Participating in youth sports has major benefits for children; however, research has limitations about whether it has a positive effect on reducing the risk of obesity. A representative sample of boys and girls between the ages of 9-12 were examined to indicate whether participation in organized youth sport created a positive effect on the risk of obesity. Obesity is defined as the body mass index (BMI) of boys and girls between ages 9-12 is BMI ≥95th percentile (30+ BMI) & Overweight is BMI ≥85th percentile (25-29 BMI). Children who were sport participants and children who were non-sport participants were the subjects for the study. A sample size of 50 kids (children between ages 9-12 – 25 sport participants and 25 non-sport participants) was randomly selected at one city elementary school in Georgia. Over a one year span the subjects between ages 9-12 who participate in youth sports, 20 out of 25(80%) sport participants illustrated a greater variation of reduced obesity than only five children out of 25 (20%) who did not participate in youth sports were under the overweight, obese level. Data and research suggest participation in youth sports between the ages of 9-12 for boys and girls have a positive effect on reducing the risk of obesity. Supplementary variables also were used in the study such as diet of sport participants versus non-sport participants. Studies also indicated 20 out of 20 (100%) sport-participants between ages of 9-12 were more likely to consume vegetables, proteins, fruits and non-carbonated beverages versus non-sport participants between ages of 9-12 who consumed more carbonated beverages and fast food. Additional research will foster understanding of how participating in youth sports and a healthy diet can have a positive effect on reducing obesity.
Lower limb strength asymmetry and Functional Movement Screen values in professional soccer players
Authors: Sannicandro Italo , Giacomo Cofano , Traficante Paolo
Published: July 2022

Aim: The Functional Movement Screen (FMS) protocol consists of 7 tests. At higher values ​​mean higher quality of execution. The lower limb functional asymmetry (FA) is monitored to control the athlete's injury risk. This study aims to examine the correlation between the FMS score and strength asymmetry in professional soccer players (PSP). Methods: n=31 PSP (age:22.2±4.6; weight:74.3±10,1kg; height:176.1±8.7cm), n=4 were excluded for joint or muscle injury in the last 18 months. The FMS protocol identifies athletes at risk of injury when the total score is≤14. The Hop Test (HT), Side Hop Test (SH) and Crossover Hop Test (CH) are considered a valid assessment of the single lower limb FA. Results: It revealed a significant inverse correlation between FMS score and HT (r = -0.56, p<0.01), between FMS score and SH asymmetry percentage (r =-0.74, p<0.01) and the CH asymmetry percentage (r=-0.60, p<0.01). Significant correlation were found between HT asymmetry and SH asymmetry (r= -0.54, p<0.01), CH asymmetry (r=-0.59, p<0.01); significant correlation were found between SH asymmetry and CH asymmetry (r= -0.76, p<0.001). Conclusion: Low scores in the FMS test are correlated with high levels lower limb strength asymmetry in the soccer player; it can be assumed that movement accuracy influences jump performance. In the soccer players, the lower limb strength asymmetries are observed on the jumps performed in different planes and in different tasks.
Psychophysiological aspects of professional activity
Authors: Olga Aftimichuk
Published: July 2022

Professional competence implies a personality trait that is formed in the process of the corresponding activity. At the same time, it is established that psycho-physiological indicators affect the nature of the subjective activity of the teacher. In this aspect in the article is made an attempt to study psycho-physiological features of pedagogical activities in order to improve the process of professional teachers training. It was carried out an analysis of materials on the work psychology and work physiology. The definitions and characteristics of mental and physical work are presented. The study showed that the performance of professional duties requires certain requirements for the musculoskeletal system of the employee and his mental processes, which is being regulated by the central nervous system. There were revealed the characteristics of functional systems. Their self-regulation contributes to human adaptation for working conditions. This way, the process of becoming future teachers of physical education will become more effective if their pedagogical and sports training is carried out not only on the basis of general psychological and pedagogical laws, but also taking into account the level of development of psycho-physiological indicators of this professional activity.
Ensuring and maintaining brain health of the combat sport athlete
Authors: K Sethi Nitin
Published: July 2022

Professional boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) are popular sports with high risk for both acute and chronic traumatic brain injury (TBI). Acute catastrophic neurological injuries include subdural hematoma (SDH), epidural hematoma (EDH), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) and second-impact syndrome (SIS). Late-life neuropsychologic sequelae of repeated brain injury include chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), dementia pugilistica, chronic post-concussion syndrome, posttraumatic dementia, posttraumatic cognitive impairment, posttraumatic Parkinsonism and chronic posttraumatic headache. Urgent measures are needed to ensure and maintain the brain health of the combat sport athlete. In the commentary that follows, some of these measures are discussed.
Computer Modelling of Metal Nanoparticles Adsorbed on Graphene
Authors: Khomenko O. V. , Biesiedina A. A. , Khomenko K. P. , Chernushchenko R. R.
Published: July 2022

The influence of deposited Al, Pd, Co, Au, Ni atoms on a single-layer graphene substrate is investigated using computer simulations. The computer modelling of spraying nanoparticles on the basis of molecular dynamics method is implemented using the NVIDIA®CUDATM technique. According to the results of model calculations, the general behaviour of the system is investigated. The experiments are performed to study the sputtering of atoms of different metals under different initial conditions of the system. Based on these sprays, the behaviour at the beginning of the interaction of the deposited atoms with the substrate is analysed. The time dependences of the lateral position of nanoparticles’ centre of mass and the substrate force throughout the experiment for different sprayed materials are compared. The behaviour of total and potential energies, temperature and momentum of the system is studied. As shown, there is a jump in total energy and temperature as well as a change in the behaviour of the momentum and the substrate force when carbon atoms of graphene are reached for all depositions.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation for Severe Pure Aortic Regurgitation with Dedicated Devices
Authors: Costanzo Pierluigi , Bamborough Paul , Peterson Mark , Deva Djeven J , Ong Geraldine , Fam Neil
Published: July 2022

Aortic regurgitation (AR) is not the most common valvular disease; however, its prevalence increases with age, with more than 2% of those aged >70 years having at least moderate AR. Once symptoms related to AR develop, the prognosis becomes poor. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation for patients with pure severe AR and at prohibitive surgical risk is occasionally performed, but remains a clinical challenge due to absence of valvular calcium, large aortic root and increased stroke volume. These issues make the positioning and deployment of transcatheter aortic valve implantation devices unpredictable, with a tendency to prosthesis embolisation or malposition. To date, the only two dedicated transcatheter valves for AR are the J-Valve (JC Medical) and the JenaValve (JenaValve Technology). Both devices have been used successfully via the transapical approach. The transfemoral experience is limited to first-in-human publications and to a clinical trial dedicated to AR, for which the completion date is still pending.
Metric-Distortion Bounds under Limited Information
Authors: Anagnostides Ioannis , Fotakis Dimitris , Patsilinakos Panagiotis
Published: July 2022

In this work, we study the metric distortion problem in voting theory under a limited amount of ordinal information. Our primary contribution is threefold. First, we consider mechanisms that perform a sequence of pairwise comparisons between candidates. We show that a popular deterministic mechanism employed in many knockout phases yields distortion O(log m) while eliciting only m − 1 out of the Θ(m2 ) possible pairwise comparisons, where m represents the number of candidates. Our analysis for this mechanism leverages a powerful technical lemma developed by Kempe (AAAI ‘20). We also provide a matching lower bound on its distortion. In contrast, we prove that any mechanism which performs fewer than m−1 pairwise comparisons is destined to have unbounded distortion. Moreover, we study the power of deterministic mechanisms under incomplete rankings. Most notably, when agents provide their k-top preferences we show an upper bound of 6m/k + 1 on the distortion, for any k ∈ {1, 2, . . . , m}. Thus, we substantially improve over the previous bound of 12m/k established by Kempe (AAAI ‘20), and we come closer to matching the best-known lower bound. Finally, we are concerned with the sample complexity required to ensure near-optimal distortion with high probability. Our main contribution is to show that a random sample of Θ(m/ϵ2 ) voters suffices to guarantee distortion 3 + ϵ with high probability, for any sufficiently small ϵ > 0. This result is based on analyzing the sensitivity of the deterministic mechanism introduced by Gkatzelis, Halpern, and Shah (FOCS ‘20). Importantly, all of our sample-complexity bounds are distribution-independent.

From an experimental standpoint, we present several empirical findings on real-life voting applications, comparing the scoring systems employed in practice with a mechanism explicitly minimizing (metric) distortion. Interestingly, for our case studies, we find that the winner in the actual competition is typically the candidate who minimizes the distortion.
Simulations and Active Learning in the Asian Studies Classroom: A Look at Model Diplomacy
Authors: Hess Steve
Published: July 2022

The paper reviews the literature on simulations-based teaching in the discipline of international relations and associated social science fields, tracing the development of frequently-used simulations platforms over the last half century. It will then examine the application of the Council on Foreign Relations Model Diplomacy program in three courses, International Crisis Simulations, Political Development and Politics of Asia at a small liberal arts college in the South from 2018 to 2019, and consider the effectiveness of simulations-based teaching in achieving desired learning outcomes, such as critical and analytical thinking, oral and written communication, and collaboration. Finally, the paper will provide practical steps and suggestions for the integration of Model Diplomacy and other simulations into an array of Asian studies courses.
Emancipation Against All Odds? The Conservatism Charge to Deliberative Democracy Reconsidered
Authors: Schäfer Andreas , Merkel Wolfgang
Published: July 2022

Although deliberative democracy has been conceptualized as an emancipatory project, it has since been accused of producing conservative outcomes. This article provides a critical and comprehensive review of the conservatism charge by asking: Does deliberative democracy’s mechanisms systematically undermine its emancipatory claim? What are the persistent and emerging obstacles to the realization of deliberative democracy's emancipatory potential? To answer these questions, we develop an analytical framework that identifies deliberative democracy’s problematic mechanisms. We argue that the conservatism charge may be sorted into three dimensions: social, substantial, and temporal. The three dimensions conceptually comprise the questions of who deliberates, how deliberation unfolds, and what effects deliberative procedures have on the process of emancipation in time. The article demonstrates that although deliberative processes have the potential to reach emancipatory aims even under unfavorable circumstances, adverse social conditions can produce conservative effects through deliberative practices. In order to avoid or mitigate those tendencies and promote the genuinely critical potential of deliberative practice, measures and research desiderata are discussed on both setting and system levels.
Impact of dental Cone-Beam computed tomography on diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus in dental implant planning
Authors:   Postgraduate Academic Department of Stomatology, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Lima, Perú., Barba Lucia ,   Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad de Costa Rica, Costa Rica., Ruiz Vilma ,   Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile., Hidalgo Alejandro ,   Department of Stomatology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Dentistry, Universidad de Talca, Talca, Chile.
Published: July 2022

Objective: To determine the impact of CBCT on diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus in dental implant planning. Material and Methods: Diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan for the maxillary sinus were evaluated by eight specialists experienced in dental implant placement. Eight panoramic radiographs (PAN) and CBCT examinations were obtained from five adult patients with a specific clinical need for dental implants. Evaluation was performed first on PAN then, at least 2 weeks later, on CBCT. Residual alveolar ridge height, mucosal thickening, radiographic findings and treatment plan were recorded. The confidence level was evaluated for both diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan. The kappa statistic for intra-observer reproducibility and McNemar test were performed. Results: In the diagnostic evaluation, CBCT showed significant impact on the diagnosis of radiographic findings. Availability of CBCT significantly changed the treatment plan, for less invasive treatment, or no treatment need. Observers had significantly greater confidence when using CBCT than PAN, when indicating presence of mucosal thickening and radiographic findings in the maxillary sinus. In addition, CBCT increased confidence in the treatment plan. Conclusion: The present study suggests that CBCT has an impact on the diagnostic evaluation of radiographic findings in the maxillary sinus and on the decision to place implants, owing to misdiagnosis of pathology and planning of more invasive treatments when using PAN. Availability of CBCT also improves clinician confidence. Further studies at higher levels of diagnostic efficacy should be performed, to justify the use of CBCT, by evaluating the actual treatment performed and its outcome.
Masticatory function according to body mass index. Part I: kinematic analysis using different food textures
Authors:   Dental School, Research Centre for Dental Sciences (CICO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile., Farfán Constanza ,   Department of Integral Adults Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile., Venegas Camila ,   Dental School, Research Centre for Dental Sciences (CICO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,   Master program in Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile., Lezcano María Florencia ,   Dental School, Research Centre for Dental Sciences (CICO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,   Department of Integral Adults Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile., Fuentes Ramón ,   Dental School, Research Centre for Dental Sciences (CICO), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.,   Department of Integral Adults Dentistry, Dental School, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, Chile.
Published: July 2022

Introduction: Chewing is a learned orofacial function, important in the nutrition process of most mammals. It has been described that it can vary according to the characteristics of the individuals and the characteristics of the food. The aim of this study was to compare the kinematic cha-racteristics of mastication in subjects with different body mass index (BMI), including foods of different hardness in the analysis. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was con- ducted. The mastication of 3.7 g of peanut (soft food) and 3.7 g of carrot (hard food) was compared among three study groups formed according to BMI: normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9), overweight (BMI 25-29.9) and obese (BMI ?30); each with 7 participants. The kinematics of the masticatory movement were assessed with a 3D Electromagnetic Articulograph, the characteristics analyzed were number of masticatory cycles, masticatory frequency, speed and area of the cycles. Results: No significant differences were noted among the study groups for the number of masticatory cycles, frequency or speed in the two foods studied. It was observed that when chewing carrot, the horizontal area of the masticatory cycles was significantly larger in the obese than in the overweight group. However, when chewing peanuts, this parameter did not present significant differences among the different groups. A comparison of the characteristics of mastication of the two foods revealed that the carrot chewing presented a significantly greater masticatory frequency and speed than the peanut chewing. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that food hardness influences the kinematic characteristics of mastication more than BMI, noting that hard foods are masticated faster and more frequently than soft foods and that masticatory frequency tends to increase with BMI.
Synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of nano-hydroxyapatite based experimental calcium silicate cement as a root repair material
Authors:   Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran., Sharifi Simin , Maleki-Dizaj Solmaz ,   Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran., Shahi Shahriar ,   Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,   Departnent of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran., Mahdilouy Mahsa ,   Dental and Periodontal Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.,   Departnent of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Published: July 2022

Introduction: This study aimed to prepare a new root repair material including Portland cement, bismuth oxide, and nano-hydroxyapatite and analyze its physicochemical properties and its effects on the proliferation and differentiation of human dental pulp stem cells (hDPSCs). Material and Methods: Bismuth oxide as a radiopaque component and nano-hydroxyapatite particles were added to white Portland cement at 20% and 5% weight ratio, respectively. Characterization of the prepared cement was done using con-ventional methods. To examine the bioactivity of this new material, atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) was used for the investigation of the rate of calcium ions dissolution in simulated body fluid media. The viability of hDPSCs was assessed by an MTT assay after 1, 3 and 7 days. The odontogenic potential of this substance was evaluated by measuring alkaline phosphatase activity and alizarin red S staining. Results: Based on the bioactivity results, the cement presented high bio-activity, corroborating sufficiently with the calcium release patterns. The cell viability was significantly increased in new root repair ma-terial containing hydroxyapatite nanoparticles after 3 and 7 days (p<0.05). Conclusion: Moreover, alkaline phosphatase activity increased over 7 days in all experimental groups. The new cement containing nano-hydroxyapatite particles could be a good root repair material.
Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Perceptions and Barriers to Dental Care among Libyan Parents
Authors:   Dept. Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya., BenGhasheer Hala Fathalla , Saub Roslan ,   Dept. Community Oral Health and Clinical Prevention, Faculty of Dentistry, University Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Published: July 2022

Aim: To assess parental oral health knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP), perceptions of their children's oral health status, and explore the barriers to dental care utilization among Libyan parents living in Malaysia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Libyan parents of children aged 1- 7 years old who lived in Malaysia. A 63-items questionnaire was constructed, validated, and pretested. Six hundred self-administered questionnaires were distributed Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS version 22.0. A generalized Linear Model was used to test the possible relationships between KAP scores and different sociodemographic factors. A significant level for all the statistical tests was predetermined at p?0.05. Results: A total of 381 questionnaires were included, of which fathers' responses constituted 189 (49.6%), and mothers' responses constituted 192 (50.4%). Most of the parents exhibited good oral health knowledge (77.2%), positive attitudes (86.4%), and were adherent to good oral health practice (78.7%) with mean values of 10.6 (SD=1.8), 9.5 (SD=1.5), and 7.9 (SD=1.4) respectively. Gender, age, and income had statistically significant relationships (p<0.05) with KAP scores. The majority (81.1%) of parents rated their child's oral health as good. More than one-third of parents (35.7%) perceived no need for dental care, and 18.6% perceived no need to treat the primary teeth as they will be replaced. Conclusion: Good Knowledge and positive attitudes towards oral health are not necessarily translated into favorable practices. The lack of perceived need and low value attributed to primary teeth created barriers to seek dental care services among the majority of surveyed parents. Attention must be directed to behavior change strategies rather than providing oral health education alone to improve the children's oral health outcomes.
Promotion of oral health in schoolchildren in the framework of a comprehensive collective intervention, conducted in the period
Authors:   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina., Cornejo Lila Susana , Bella Marcela Inés ,   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina., Gigena Pablo Cristian ,   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina., Ponce Agustín Fabian ,   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.,   Córdoba Ministerio de Educación, Argentina., Agüero Natalia ,   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina., Hilas Elena ,   Facultad de Odontología. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina.
Published: July 2022

Objective: Oral health is a public health challenge that must be addressed by integrating its social and biological dimensions to adopt a dental practice with a sense of integrality that takes into account the needs and potentialities of each person and context. The objective of this study was to analyze the oral health status of schoolchildren in a socio-environmentally vulnerable urban area of the city of Córdoba, Argentina, within the framework of a comprehensive collective intervention, conducted in the period 2013-2015 at the María del Tránsito Cabanillas school. Material and Methods: The intervention was organized in 3 stages: diagnosis, collective design and implementation of oral health promotion strategies, and evaluation, applying qualitative and quantitative logics appropriate to the object of study. Diagnosis was carried out in 2013, performing a clinical-dental examination of schoolchildren aged 6 to 8 years and a participatory study of the school environment. Results: Based on the diagnostic data, the stage of collective design and implementation of promotion strategies and oral health care was carried out. The evaluation of the intervention was performed through the clinical-dental examination of schoolchildren aged 10 to 12 years who attended the school in 2015, and who, also having attended the same institution in 2013, participated in the diagnostic study and analysis of the qualitative records related to the intervention. Healthy clinical trends and positive assessments by the different actors were observed. Conclusion: The results encourage continuing conducting comprehensive intervention strategies for oral health promotion and care.
Attitude of dentists towards the prescription of antibiotics in dental teaching hospitals of peshawar, pakistan: should we be concerned?
Authors:   Community & Preventive Dentistry, Sardar Begum Dental College & Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan., Zaman Shaina , Gilani Syed Imran ,   Community & Preventive Dentistry, Sardar Begum Dental College & Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan., Yousufi Siddiq ,   Department of Orthodontics, Khyber College of Dentistry. Peshawar, Pakistan., Israr Yasir ,   Department of Orthodontics, Sardar Begum Dental College & Hospital Peshawar, Pakistan.
Published: July 2022

Objetive: The purpose of this study was to perform a comprehensive, multifaceted assessment of the attitudes of dentists and the dominant factors influencing their decisions regarding antibiotic prescription guidelines and applications in the dental teaching hospitals of Peshawar, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A questionnaire was distributed to 250 dental practitioners working in the four main teaching dental hospitals in Peshawar. Dental practitioners were asked to provide answers to parameters influencing their decision towards the need to prescribe antibiotics. The questionnaire further aimed to evaluate how aware the dental clinicians were of antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines and whether they considered themselves adequately trained and confident while prescribing the said medications. Results: Out of the 250 questionnaires sent to the practitioners, 219 (88%) forms were returned. From the total, 109 (49.8%) of the respondents were males, and 23% of the dentists were found to prescribe antibiotics to their patients upon their insistence and antibiotic selection was found to be done based on the patient’s socio-economic status. A considerable percentage of the respondents (71%) preferred to rely on an expert opinion from their seniors or professors for prescribing the correct antibiotics while 30% of the respondents were found to prescribe them empirically. The survey further explored the dental practitioners’ knowledge on calculating the dose of the selected antibiotic based on a patient’s height and weight where only 19% of the respondents were found to present with some factual knowledge. The questionnaire also reviewed the dental practitioners’ awareness regarding antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines; 72% responded positively, 42% admitted to not using the guidelines in their routine clinical practice while 84% of the respondents confirmed unawareness towards the use of any guidelines. Conclusion: There seems to be a clear defect in the education and awareness of dentists concerning antibiotic guidelines influencing their attitudes and this study highlights the importance of gauging the severity of this problem.
Risk of graft loss in kidney transplant recipients after aortic valve replacement
Authors: Büttner Stefan , Zöller Carolin , Patyna Sammy , Gradascevic Anisa , Weiler Helge , Rosenberg Mark , Walther Thomas , Zeiher Andreas M. , Geiger Helmut , Vasa-Nicotera Mariuca , Hauser Ingeborg , Fichtlscherer Stephan
Published: July 2022

Surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR) in kidney transplant recipients (KTR) is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and an increased risk of postoperative graft failure potentially leading to graft loss. Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) emerged as an alternative in high-risk patients. However, data on TAVI in kidney transplant recipients are limited. We performed a retrospective analysis of 40 KTR in which aortic valve replacement was performed at our center between 2005 and 2015. The outcomes and follow-up of TAVI (n=20; 2010-2015) and SAVR (n=20; 2005-2015) were analyzed with respect to patient and graft survival. Baseline characteristics in both groups were comparable. Hospital stay after TAVI was significantly shorter compared to SAVR (19 [11.5-21.75] days vs. 33 [21-62] days, p=0.001). Acute graft failure occurred more frequently after SAVR (45% vs. 89.5%; p=0.006). Thirty-day mortality was 10% in both groups. However, in-hospital mortality reached 25% in the SAVR group (TAVI 10%), indicating a more complicated course after surgery. Moreover, during a median follow-up time of 1928 days in TAVI patients and 2717 days in patients after SAVR, graft loss occurred only in the surgically treated group (n=7). While one-year survival after TAVR was 90% compared to 69% after SAVR, long-term follow-up showed comparable results (at 5 years: TAVI 58% vs. 52% SAVR; log-rank-test: p=0.86). In KTR, TAVI can be performed with good mid- to long-term results. Compared to SAVR, renal outcomes seem to be improved after TAVI, suggesting better graft survival.
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CLASSIFICATION OF THREATS TO THE ECONOMIC SECURITY OF AN ENTERPRISE
Authors: Nikulin R. Yu.
Published: July 2022

The article examines the main potential internal threats to the economic security of enterprises. The classification of threats from different areas of companies is given, based on the opinions of various authors. Different views and conclusions were studied, as well as a general conclusion was made and, based on the results of the analysis, an information table was compiled with all potential threats to economic security.
Seed advantage in sport competitions: the case of professional judo
Authors: Brunel Vivien
Published: July 2022

The aim of this paper was to quantify the advantage granted to seeds in the case of professional judo knockout competitions. We used Monte-Carlo simulations to compute statistics including the probability of winning the competition, reaching the final or winning a medal in a standard draw compared to a random draw. We showed that the advantage given to seeds is often significant. As a result, misclassification in the ranking list is at a great disadvantage for top athletes that are not seeded. Interestingly, the advantage given to seeds appears robust as a function of parameters, such as sex or number of athletes, and modelling assumptions. Simulation is a flexible tool for athletes to take decisions in managing their position in the ranking list and to optimize their probability of success in major events.
Using Data Mining Techniques for Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
Authors: Rezayi Sorayya , Maghooli Keivan , Saeedi Soheila
Published: July 2022

Aim: The present study aimed to compare six data mining approaches and find the best methods for predicting breast cancer.
Method: In this study, six classification methods, including Random Forest (RF), Neural Network (NN), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Auto Multilayer Perceptron (AutoMLP), Naïve Bayes (NB), and Deep Learning (DL) were applied for breast cancer detection. Data related to 116 patients and healthy people from the UCI repository with nine predictors were used for training and testing. To develop the model, data were first divided into two parts: training and testing. The data of the training set (70%) produced the models, and the data of the test set (30%) was applied to validate the models.
Results: To compare the performance of the techniques used to diagnose breast cancer, accuracy, recall, precision, AUC (Area Under the ROC Curve), sensitivity, and specificity were calculated and reported for all approaches. Evaluation of data mining algorithms revealed that deep learning with 81.89% accuracy performed better than other techniques. The results of one-way ANOVA for performance in six modeling methods showed no statistically significant difference between the methods (P-value <0.05).
Conclusion: Choosing the most effective computer diagnostic methods can provide a comprehensive system for the early detection of breast cancer. By reducing the cost of treating patients and increasing the quality of services offered, these intelligent methods take practical steps to improve medicine and lead to a systematic diagnosis.
Health Information Technology and Telemedicine in Covid-19 Management: A Systematic Review
Authors: Rafizadeh Mouna , Shahmoradi Leila , Rezayi Sorayya
Published: July 2022

Aim: This study aims to conduct a review of information technologies and telemedicine services during Covid-19 pandemic in order to identify the main challenges on the way, and provide recommendations.
Method: A systematic review of medical informatics and telemedicine application in the 2019n-CoV period was conducted based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA) method. The original papers or proceedings in English language containing the keywords were considered eligible for this study. 323 studies from the seven databases searched (PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, IEEE Xplore Library, and Springer Link) were imported to a project in Covidence.com and checked for duplications. After the reviewers screened their titles and abstracts, each potentially relevant study (n=107) was assessed in full text by one reviewer. As a result, 37 papers entered the study. The selected papers were then thoroughly checked by the reviewers for the desired data.
Results: The included studies were reviewed to extract the following information: types of technologies used in each paper, challenges and limitations faced around the world (both developed and developing countries). It also provided recommendations made by reviewed studies as solutions to the mentioned challenges.
Conclusion: This review unveils that there are few suitable policies and strategies simplifying technology use in managing crisis like pandemics even in countries that do not lack infrastructures or equipment. This study can present a starting point as it identifies the most utilized technologies and existing limitations on the way and offers practical recommendations to conquer them.
Blockchain as a Reliable and Patient-centered Technology to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic
Authors: Sharif Reihane , Shokrizadeh Arani Leila
Published: July 2022

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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Among Food Handlers regarding Hand Hygiene in Galkayo District Somalia.
Authors: Mohamed Mohamud Abdulkadir
Published: July 2022

BACKGROUNDGlobally there is an estimated 1.7 billion cases of diarrheal disease caused by lack of proper hand hygiene annually (13). The highest proportions of the burden of infectious diseases related the lack of proper hand hygiene occurs in the middle- and low-income countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America, In developing countries (Including Somalia) diarrhea (due to poor Hand hygiene) ranks as the second leading cause of death among children below the age of 5 years accounting for about 18 % of all the deaths. Africa and South East Asia accounts for about 78% of all the diarrhea related deaths among children below 5 years (16).

OBJECTIVETo assess the level of the knowledge, Attitude and Practice among Food handlers regarding the hand hygiene in Galkayo District, Somalia.

METHODOLOGYThe study employed a descriptive cross-sectional study design where data was collected using semi structured questionnaires. Simple random sampling was employed to identify respondents of the study. The data analysis was done using Excel.RESULTS

The study presented using by tables and graphs. Ethical clearance was sought from Puntland Ministry of Health, the administration of Galkayo district and respondents respectively.Respondents in this study showed low knowledge about the hand hygiene where 75.4% of them have not enough knowledge about the hygienic methods of hand washing. Also this study shows that 59% of the respondents have negative attitude toward the hand hygiene practice.CONCLUSIONIn this study provides evidence that there are low rates of knowledge and negative attitude about the proper hand hygiene practice in Galkayo city, Somalia. Additionally the data suggests that hand washing before handling the food has significant influence on the rate of many infectious diseases in the city.