bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Systemic Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns of Dentists in Morocco
Authors: Kissa Jamila , Chemlali Sihame , Gharibi Amina
Published: July 2023

Aim:

The aim of this study was to describe the use patterns of antibiotics in periodontal therapy among Moroccan dentists.

Materials and Methods:

It was a cross-sectional study. An online survey among 2440 registered dentists was conducted in public, private, and semi-public sectors in Morocco. Within the interrogated dentists, 255 answer the online survey. Data analysis was done by the laboratory of biostatistics-epidemiology of the Faculty of Medicine of Casablanca.

Results:

The antibiotics were prescribed for different pathologies. 26.8% of dentists prescribed antibiotics for gingivitis, 91.5% in case of ulcero-necrotizing gingivitis, 92.7% for aggressive periodontitis, 77% to chronic periodontitis patients, and 97.6% in the presence of periodontal abscess. Dentists prescribed penicillin to 37.3% of cases presenting ulcero-necrotizing gingivitis and 62.3% of patients presenting periodontal abscess. Cyclins are prescribed at a rate of 60% to aggressive periodontitis patients. The association of penicillin + metronidazole is prescribed to 37.3% of ulcero-necrotizing gingivitis patients, 47% of patients presenting aggressive periodontitis, 42.5% of chronic periodontitis patients, and 65.5% of cases presenting periodontal abscess.

Discussion:

There are major discrepancies among dentists in antibiotic prescription patterns. Some dentists prescribe antibiotics to patients with gingivitis or patients undergoing noninvasive oral procedures such as air polishing and scaling which is worrisome. Dentists are prescribing antibiotics when local treatment would have sufficed. Dentists also commonly prescribed antibiotics as an adjunct to mechanical therapy for the treatment of periodontal disease.

Conclusion:

Systemic antibiotics are prescribed for different conditions according to variable protocols. The appropriateness of antibiotic prescription must be reassessed critically to improve antibiotic stewardship among dentists.
Prevalence and Pattern of Proximity of Maxillary Posterior Teeth to Maxillary Sinus with Mucosal Thickening
Authors: Nair Admaja K. , Jose Merrin , Sreela L. S. , Prasad Twinkle S. , Mathew Philips
Published: July 2023

Context:

Odontogenic sinusitis is a prevalent but frequently unrecognized condition, and periapical pathologies of maxillary posterior teeth are accused as one of the main causative factors.

Aim:

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the periapical status of maxillary posterior teeth and its proximity to the maxillary sinus floor in the occurrence of incidental sinus pathologies using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Methodology:

CBCT scans of 118 patients of age range 18–77 years were evaluated retrospectively to determine the relationship of maxillary posterior teeth to sinus floor in which vertical relationship was assessed using modified Kwak's classification and periapical status using CBCT periapical index. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS statistics software.

Results:

Of all 227 sinuses examined, 56.8% showed pathological changes, with mucosal thickening being the most common. More than 50% (50.2%) of sinuses were associated with periapical lesions of at least one maxillary posterior tooth based on evidence of pathological mucosal thickening. The presence of pathologic mucosal thickening was also significantly related (P < 0.05) to the presence of periapical pathologies. There was a significant association between tooth position and pathological sinus mucosal thickening, especially with second molars, first molars, and second premolars, respectively (P < 0.05). Second molar involvement was the most significant (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:

The present study established a positive association between periapical disease status of maxillary posteriors and maxillary sinus mucosal thickening. Maxillary second premolar and first and second molars pathologies can significantly affect the maxillary sinus compared to other maxillary posterior tooth. CBCT proved to be an efficient imaging modality in detecting these changes.
Effectiveness of Three Mouth Rinsing Agents Against Mutans Streptococcus and Lactobacillus Species – A Comparative Study
Authors: Bolla Vijaya Lakshmi , Jyothi M. , Mettu Shanthan Reddy , Manoj Kumar Mallela G. , Rao Kakumanu Nageswara , Reddy Munnangi Surendra , Koppolu Pradeep
Published: July 2023

Background:

Dental caries is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases and is a cause of continuous discomfort through impaired function and esthetics. To control dental caries, the removal of plaque is of utmost importance, and that further necessitates the use of chemotherapeutic agents. Several side effects associated with chlorhexidine have stimulated the search for an alternative chemotherapeutic agent.

Aims:

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of probiotic mouth rinse with kidodent mouth rinse, and placebo against mutans Streptococcus and Lactobacillus acidophilus (LA).

Materials and Methods:

The present study was a randomized parallel double-blinded clinical study which included 90 children of ages 6–15 years who were randomly allocated into three groups: Group 1 – placebo (n = 30), Group 2 – kidodent (n = 30), and Group 3 – probiotic (n = 30). Stimulated salivary samples were collected from all the children after rinsing with distilled water (first reading), and after rinsing with respective mouthwash (placebo/kidodent/probiotic mouth rinse) of their groups during the first visit (second readings). Samples were collected again after using mouth rinse for 14 days (third readings) and used for detection of pH, and levels of Streptococcus mutans (SM) and LA counts. Data were subjected to statistical analysis.

Results:

Statistically significant difference was seen between placebo versus kidodent, placebo versus probiotic but there was no statistically significant difference between kidodent versus probiotic after the immediate rinse and post 15 days of rinse.

Conclusion:

Kidodent and probiotic mouth rinse are more efficacious and have equivalent efficacy in reducing SM and LA.
Xanthogranulomatous Change in a Leiomyoma: First Report of an Extremely Rare Variant/Degenerative Change
Authors: Pujani Mukta , Singh Kanika , Chauhan Varsha , Khandelwal Aparna , Chawla Raina , Ahuja Rashmi
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Xanthogranulomatous inflammation, a specific form of chronic inflammation, is marked by parenchymal destruction, proliferative fibrosis, and infiltration of typical foamy histiocytes admixed with hemosiderin-laden macrophages and foreign-body giant cells. Myometrial xanthomatosis, a term designated for nodular or diffuse histiocytic hyperplasia of the myometrium, has been reported in association with pregnancy-related procedures. Moreover, a 2–3-fold increase in histiocytic counts has been observed in leiomyomatous areas than in adjacent normal myometrium. The first evidence of collections of lipid-laden macrophages was documented in the form of yellowish degeneration of uterine leiomyomas. We report a case of xanthogranulomatous change in a leiomyoma in a 47-year-old female who presented with abnormal uterine bleeding. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of xanthogranulomatous variant/degenerative change in a leiomyoma. This case highlights a new variant of leiomyoma which both gynecologists and pathologists should be aware of as it may pose a diagnostic challenge both clinically as well as pathologically.
Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire
Authors: Çetin Ahmet Mesut , Baylan Burhan , Imamoglu Muhammet Abdurrahim , Akbayrak Türkan
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:

This study was planned to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Male Andropause Symptoms Self-Assessment Questionnaire (MASS-Q).

Materials and Methods:

One hundred and twenty-five men with a mean age of 54.24 ± 6.51 years participated in the study. First, participants’ demographic data were recorded. Then, the MASS-Q was adapted to Turkish. The assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish MASS-Q, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and criterion validity analyses were administered. For the reliability test, the scale was readministered 1 week later. Test-retest reliability was examined with the intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Internal consistency was defined by Cronbach’s alpha. Regarding the validity analysis, content validity was determined according to expert opinions. For criterion validity, the Aging Male Symptoms-Questionnaire (AMS-Q) was used.

Results:

According to the results of the analysis, the ICC values between the test–retest scores of the total and subdimensions (sexual, somatic, psychic, and behavior) of the MASS-Q were found to be 0.987, 0.939, 0.973, 0.951, and 0.887, respectively (P < 0.05). Cronbach’s alpha values of the total and subdimensions (sexual, somatic, psychic, and behavior) of the MASS-Q were calculated as 0.924, 0.870, 0.747, 0.865, and 0.667, respectively. According to the ICC values obtained, it was found that the MASS-Q had a high degree of reliability. According to the internal consistency results, the sexual and psychic subdimensions were found to be quite reliable, whereas the somatic and behavioral subdimensions were found to be sufficiently reliable. According to the criterion validity results, a very high and high correlations were found between the AMS-Q scores and the MASS-Q scores (r = 0.636–0.938, P = 0.001)

Conclusion:

As a result, it was determined that the Turkish version of the MASS-Q is a valid and reliable scale that can be used in Turkish men.
Diagnostic Role of Transvaginal Sonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Adenomyosis of the Uterus and its Correlation with Histopathology
Authors: Jain Shivi , Kumar Kamlesh , Shukla Ram Chandra , Jain Madhu
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background and Objective:

The prevalence of adenomyosis of the uterus varies from 5% to 70%, and there is no clear consensus on its imaging diagnostic criteria. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of transvaginal sonography (TVS), combined TVS and color Doppler (TVS-CD), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of adenomyosis.

Materials and Methods:

This was a tertiary care hospital-based prospective study, in which 365 clinically suspected cases of adenomyosis were enrolled. All three types of imaging (TVS, TVS-CD, and MRI) were done in 233/365 patients, followed by hysterectomy in 50. Imaging features were correlated with the histopathological examination (HPE), which was taken as the gold standard for the diagnosis. The diagnostic performance of each imaging modality was assessed.

Results:

Among patients who underwent hysterectomy, 36/50 (72%) had adenomyosis on HPE, with or without associated benign gynecological abnormalities. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative PV (NPV), and diagnostic accuracy (DA) of MRI were higher than that of TVS-CD (91.67% vs. 77.78%, 85.71% vs. 78.57%, 94.29% vs. 90.32%, 80% vs. 57.89%, and 90% vs. 78%, respectively). TVS alone had lower diagnostic performance (specificity: 64.29%, PPV 84.85%, NPV 52.94%, and DA74%) than TVS-CD, but equal sensitivity (77.78%). Heterogeneous myometrium was the most sensitive (80.56%), while myometrial cyst was the most specific (92.86%) TVS feature. The maximum junctional zone thickness ≥12 mm was the most sensitive (97.22%), while the hyperintense myometrial focus was the most specific (100%) MRI feature.

Conclusion:

TVS-CD should be used as an initial diagnostic imaging modality in clinically suspected cases of adenomyosis; however, MRI due to better diagnostic efficacy should be the imaging modality of choice before subjecting such patients to hysterectomy.
Study to Determine Concordance between High-Risk Human Papilloma Virus DNA Detection in Self Collected First Voided Urine Samples and Health-Care Worker Collected Cervical Samples in a Subset of Women with Proven Histopathological Precancerous and Cancerous Lesions of the Cervix
Authors: Purwar Shashank , Gupta Shipra , John Julie Hansa , Gupta Priyal , Halder Ajay
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:

The objective of our study was to assess whether urinary samples for human papilloma virus (HPV) detection are a good predictive marker of cervical cancerous and precancerous lesions, by comparing against results from cervical scrapings as the gold standard test.

Materials and Methods:

The study is a hospital-based cross-sectional study wherein symptomatic women were screened at the colposcopy clinic. Paired samples-cervical scrapings/washings and urine samples were tested for hr-HPV for women who were found to harbor premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix in histopathological lesions, by multiplex real-time polymerase chain reaction and HPV genotyping. Diagnostic accuracy was tested by calculating concordance with Cohen’s kappa with hr-HPV detection in cervical samples as the gold standard.

Results:

A total of 295 patients undergoing colposcopy were recruited in the study, out of which 54 had histopathological-proven premalignant and malignant lesions of the cervix. Overall, positivity rate in urinary samples for both HPV 16 and 18 combined is 64.81%, whereas for cervical samples is 68.51%. HPV 16 was seen in 30 (55.5%) and 32 (59.3%) cervical and urinary samples, respectively, whereas HPV 18 was seen in 7 (12.9%) and 6 (11.1%) samples, respectively. There was substantial concordance between the cervical samples and first-void urinary samples results with Cohen’s k: 0.6988 (95% confidence interval: From 0.507 to 0.891). There was 85.96% agreement among all the tests that were performed with only 14.04% disagreement.

Conclusions:

The study showed that HPV DNA detection from the urine and cervical samples showed significant agreeability for the detection of precancerous and cancerous lesions of the cervix among women with abnormal histology results. Thus, urinary sampling can be done as a potential replacement for cervical sampling methods with the added benefit as it can be used in females reluctant to provide cervical samples, if there is no availability of skilled workforce for collecting samples, for mass screening, and for the follow-up of vaccination programs.
Intracardiac Leiomyomatosis Arising from a Uterine Leiomyoma – A Rare Case Requiring a Multidisciplinary Laparotomy–Thoracotomy Approach
Authors: Murali T. V. , Thomas Reshma Sara , Pilllai Manjusha Narayana , Gopal Anitha
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

A 37-year-old lady, when being evaluated in gynecology for pain in the abdomen, was found to have a pelvic mass suspicious of ovarian cancer with markers negative. There was an ovarian vein thrombosis extending to the right atrium in the contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan. A fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography-computed tomography ruled out any other lesions. The patient underwent surgery under general anesthesia with transesophageal echocardiography to monitor the atrial thrombus. Intraoperatively, a retroperitoneal mass is seen arising from the right adnexal region of the uterus extending to the lumbar area. After the hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, tumor resection, and baring and looping of the retroperitoneal vessels, a sternotomy was done, and she was put on cardiopulmonary bypass. The tumor thrombus had two limbs both arising from the mass, one through the ovarian and the second through the iliac veins and joining together inside the inferior vena cava (IVC). With the excision of the ovarian vein at its junction, atrial incision, and incisions over the iliac veins and IVC, the thrombus was removed completely in a single sitting. Final histopathology revealed intravenous leiomyomatosis and no malignancy. We report this case as a rare disease, with both ovarian and iliac thrombus being a further rarity and a multidepartment joint effort with a successful outcome.
Anick type automorphisms and new irreducible representations of Leavitt path algebras
Authors: Kuroda Shigeru , Nam Tran Giang
Published: July 2023

In this article, we give a new class of automorphisms of Leavitt path algebras of arbitrary graphs. Consequently, we obtain Anick type automorphisms of these Leavitt path algebras and new irreducible representations of Leavitt algebras of type

(1, n)

.
О почти периодических траекториях управляемых систем с обратной связью в форме sweeping процессов
Authors: Kamenskii Mikhail Igorevich , Obukhovskii Valeri Vladimirovich , Petrosyan Garik
Published: July 2023

В настоящей работе мы рассматриваем управляемую систему с обратной связью в виде sweeping процессов в гильбертовых пространствах. Используя понятие обобщенного метрического пространства и принцип сжимающего отображения А. И. Перова, мы приводим теорему о существовании и единственности почти периодического решения для этой системы, а также обосновываем применение принципа усреднения для такого рода систем.
Библиография: 18 названий.
Cleaning/Scale Removing Compound Aircraft Vacuum Toilet Systems
Authors:   AMS J Aircraft Maintenance Chemicals and Materials Committee
Published: July 2023

This specification covers a cleaning/scale removing compound in the form of a liquid concentrate or gel.
Fueling Protocol for Gaseous Hydrogen Powered Heavy Duty Vehicles
Authors:   Fuel Cell Standards Committee
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this document is to provide performance requirements for hydrogen dispensing systems used for fueling 35 MPa heavy duty hydrogen transit buses and vehicles (other pressures are optional).

This document establishes the boundary conditions for safe heavy duty hydrogen surface vehicle fueling, such as safety limits and performance requirements for gaseous hydrogen fuel dispensers used to fuel hydrogen transit buses. For fueling light-duty vehicles SAE J2601 should be used.

SAE J2601-2 is a performance based protocol document that also provides guidance to fueling system builders, manufacturers of gaseous hydrogen powered heavy duty transit buses, and operators of the hydrogen powered vehicle fleet(s).

This fueling protocol is suitable for heavy duty vehicles with a combined vehicle CHSS capacity larger than 10 kilograms aiming to support all practical capacities of transit buses. It is non-prescriptive in how to achieve a full fill or 100% state of charge (SOC) in the vehicle tank storage system.

This document is an independent document from SAE J2601 “Fueling Protocols for Light Duty Gaseous Hydrogen Surface Vehicles” and should be used separately.

The fueling limits shown in this document are harmonized with the fueling assumptions used for on-board fuel systems, as provided by gaseous hydrogen transit bus manufacturers.
Hybrid III Six-Year-Old Child Dummy User’s Manual
Authors:   Dummy Testing and  Equipment Committee
Published: July 2023

This user’s manual covers the Hybrid III 6-year-old child test dummy, including changes specified in 49 CFR Part 572, Subpart N in the final rule dated December 9, 2010. It is intended for technicians who work with this device. It covers the construction and clothing, disassembly and reassembly, available instrumentation, external dimensions and segment masses, as well as certification and inspection test procedures. Appendix A contains guidelines for safe handling of instrumented dummies. Appendix B contains instructions for repairing dummy flesh. Appendix C includes procedures for adjusting the joints throughout the dummy.
Natural and synthetic peptides in antimicrobial therapy
Authors: Khlystova Karina A. , Sarkisyan Narine G. , Kataeva Natalia N.
Published: July 2023

Antimicrobial function of innate immunity is mediated by the low-molecular weight peptides which are active against bacteria, fungi and some viruses. The review presents data on studies of both natural and synthetic peptides regarding the features of their structure and therapeutic effect. As a rule, the molecules of such peptides are positively charged, due to amino acid radicals capable of protonation. Spatially, antimicrobial peptide molecules are arranged as -helices or -layers in separate or compound assemblies. At the same time, short molecular chains, including up to 18 amino acid residues, exist as a linear or cyclic forms, remaining at the level of primary spatial structure. Natural antimicrobial peptides are predominantly produced by neutrophilic granulocytes and macrophages, as well as epithelial cells of the barrier organs. Three families of natural antimicrobial peptides have been most studied: defensins, cathelicidins, and histatins. Defensins are active against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, viruses and fungi, having anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activity. Cathelicidins are chemoattractants and exert antibacterial, immunomodulatory, wound healing, antitumor effects, potentially contributing to the development of autoimmune diseases. Histatins have a pronounced fungicidal effect and prevent the formation of bacterial biofilms. A detailed study on the structure and principles of action of natural antimicrobial peptides made it possible to apply this information for the in vitro synthesis of peptides thus making it possible to create multipurpose drugs based on them. E.g., synthetic peptides WR12 and D-IK8 ensure the delivery of antibiotics to infected or tumor cells, due to permeabilization of cellular membranes. At the same time, a synthetic peptide, acipensin 1, is capable of penetrating into human tumor cells without damaging them. The immunomodulatory peptide glutoxim is effectively used in anti-tuberculosis therapy. ZP2 peptide, the functional site of granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor is effective against Gram-negative bacteria (K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa and A. baumannii) as well as EpsteinBarr virus. Thymic immunoregulatory peptides bestim, hepon, thymogen and imunofan are inducers of endogenous - and -interferon production, inhibit the development of malignant neoplasms, and possess anti-inflammatory activity. Gepon is used in the treatment of viral hepatitis, respiratory and opportunistic infections, croup syndrome and sexually transmitted infections (including genital herpes). Thus, the synthetic antimicrobial peptides are widely used in complex treatment regimens along with conventional antibiotics, antiviral, and antitumor drugs, thus making it possible to achieve higher therapeutic effect.
Development of Students’ Worksheet Through Guided Inquiry Model to Increase Science Process Skills in The Harmonic Vibration Subject
Authors: Ramadhani Puspa Imroah , Hariyono Eko , Sudibyo Elok
Published: July 2023

Objective: This study uses guided inquiry models to test the relationship between the Student Worksheets and Science process skills on the Harmonic Vibration subject. Method: This research uses an experimental method with subjects on high school students in two State Islamic School 1 Sumenep classes. Result: Through comprehensive equipment and questions. This research results in several aspects as follows: (1) the average validity on the Student Worksheet (SW) is 3.58, which is categorized as a very-valid; (2) the exciting aspect of SW is 93% with attractive criteria, the understanding SW is 87% with easy-to-understand criteria, clarity in terms of font size and typeface is 100% with clear criteria, clarity in terms of language aspects is 92% with clear criteria, as well as clarity of description supported by graphic illustrations of 87% with clear criteria; (3) The effectiveness of SW is measured through the pre-test and post-test which depicts that there is an increase in students' science process skills after the using learning tools and guided inquiry learning models. Novelty: This research contributes to the development of indicators in student's worksheets relating to science process skills, including formulating a problem, making a hypothesis, determining the experimental variable, defining operational definitions of variable, creating a data table, creating a finding and analysis, and making a conclusion.
Profile of Critical Thinking Results Analyzed from Facione Indicators and Gender of Learners
Authors: Arini Rima , Rahayu Yuni Sri , Erman Erman
Published: July 2023

Objective: This research aims to describe the results of students' critical thinking in three different junior high schools. This research was conducted using a quantitative descriptive method in which the data obtained were the results of the critical thinking of male and female Grade VIII students from three different junior high schools in Pamekasan, namely in the Tlanakan, Galis, and Larangan areas using thinking indicators. Fionce's Critical Thinking on Narcotics, Psychotropics, and Other Addictive Substances, Fionce's critical thinking indicators are as follows Interpretation, Analysis, Evaluation, Conclusion, Explanation, and Self-Regulation Methods: The method used in this study was to have students work on five critical thinking essay questions by taking random samples. Results: From the three junior high schools, a sample of 50 students was obtained, namely 25 male and 25 female students. After the students worked on the questions, the average male student scored 62.56, and the female student scored 65.28. Novelty: From the results obtained, it was found that the average score of female students was higher than that of male students from three different schools based on an analysis of the Fionce indicators where female students tended to give more detailed and thorough answers than male students. The second reason female students have higher critical thinking skills than male students is that the answers given by male students tend to be different from the topics in the questions given by the researcher.
Competence of Primary School Teachers in the Use of Internet Resources
Authors: Kurebay Balzhan , Saginovna Seitenova Salima , Khassanova Inkar , Kazetova Aliya , Bayukanskaya Svetlana , Mailybaeva Gulmira
Published: July 2023

The aim of the study is to examine the relationships between primary school teachers' competencies and their use of internet resources. In this context, primary school teachers' purposes of using internet resources, the internet resources and platforms they use, participants' teaching efficacy and educational internet use self-efficacy were examined with a relational approach. In the study, 218 primary school teachers working in Almaty province were included in the study by disproportionate cluster sampling method. Internet use questionnaire, teacher efficacy scale and educational internet use self-efficacy scales were used to collect the data. According to the findings of the study, it was seen that a large proportion of primary school teachers use the Internet for 'accessing information, sharing academic information (homework, projects, etc.) and contributing to their personal and professional development. Kazakh teachers used resources such as "academic, research and educational sites", "web browsers (Google, Yandex, etc.)", "dictionary sites", "social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, Friendfeed, Google plus, etc.)", "wikis" and "video and photo sharing sites" at high rates. In another finding of the study, it was found that primary school teachers' perceptions of teaching efficacy were at a high level, whereas their perceptions of Internet use self-efficacy were at a medium level. Participants' internet use self-efficacy perceptions show significant differences according to gender and age variables. Finally, significant relationships were found between teacher efficacy and internet use self-efficacy.
An Investigation of the Five Factor Personality Traits and Innovation Skills of Students in Theology Education
Authors: Rahman Imas Kania , Rosidah Noneng Siti , Faizah Tya Amiratul , Hamidah Rizka Nur
Published: July 2023

This study aims to examine the relationship between personality traits and innovation skills among students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences in Indonesia. Personal information form, Five Factor Personality Scale and Innovation Skills Scale were used as data collection tools. According to results it can be stated that there are significant relationships between the personality traits and innovation skills of students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences. Agreeableness and self-discipline dimensions are prominent factors in students' personality structures that support their innovation skills. Differences were observed in terms of gender and age variables at students. The higher self-discipline and neuroticism-based personality traits of female students determined. In terms of innovation skills, significant differences were found among students in the Faculty of Islamic Sciences based on their gender. It was determined that male students have a significantly higher perception of innovation skills. It was found that newly enrolled students (18-20 age group) have higher neuroticism traits compared to their older peers. Regarding the educational level variable, analyses showed no significant differences in the sub-dimensions of neuroticism, self-discipline, agreeableness, and openness to experience based on the educational level. In addition, results indicate that all personality traits show a significant relationship with innovation skills. While there is an inverse relationship between neuroticism and innovation skills, the other personality dimensions (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, and openness to experience) exhibit a positive relationship. These results indicate the need for educational programs and support services to be designed to enhance students' personality traits and innovation skills. Additionally, considering demographic factors such as gender and age is important to understand students' individual differences and needs.
Exploring the Interplay between Technology Addiction and Swimming Participation: Insights from Secondary and High School Students
Authors: Suprayitno Suprayitno , Sunarno Agung , Saputra Iwan , Riza Ade Ros
Published: July 2023

The aim of the research is to analyze the technological addiction of middle and high school students in the context of swimming, by examining variables such as gender, school level, attitudes towards swimming, and participation in swimming. The study was carried out utilizing causal-comparative and correlational research methodologies. Study's target population comprises middle and high school students enrolled in Medan during the academic year of 2022-2023. The study's sample comprises 268 students, with 126 females and 146 males, who were selected from the population through convenience sampling. Technology Addiction Scale (TAS), Swimming Participation Scale (SPS) and Attitude Scale Towards Swimming (STS) were used as data collection tool. Study employed the independent samples t-test method to examine the potential differences in technology addiction, swimming attitude, and participation scores among students based on gender, school level, and regular sports participation variables. The study employed Pearson's moment product-moment correlation coefficient and regression analysis methods to examine the associations among students' technology dependence, swimming attitudes, and participation scores. According to the results, a significant difference was found between the technological addiction scores of the students who regularly do swimming and those who do not. Moreover, there wasn't significant difference between genders in swimming attitude and swimming participation scores. The higher levels of technological addiction observed among high school students compared to middle school students in the domains of instant messaging and overall technological addiction. The significant and negative relationships between attitude towards swimming, participation in swimming, and technological addiction emphasize the potential function of swimming as a protective factor against addictive behaviors
Health Promoting Lifestyle and Social Media Use among Academic Students
Authors: Al-Tameemi Hussein Mansour Ali
Published: July 2023

The communication environment in today's social world is rapidly changing and thanks to social media for it. In addition to offering opportunities to modify health behaviours, social media use poses threats. Health promotion is the most effective strategy for encouraging individuals to have healthy lifestyles and preventing chronic non-communicable diseases. A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed from 19th January 2023 to 16th May 2023. The convenience sample total of 300 students from medical group colleges was included. The study aimed to assess health-promoting lifestyle (HPL) and social media addiction among medical group students and to find out the relationship between HPL and social media addiction with students' sociodemographic characteristics. The results revealed that the HPL assessment is 83% for students and the highest mean score is for spiritual growth and interpersonal relationship while physical activity has the lowest mean score. Regarding social media, the use of most of the students was assessed as moderate use. No significant relationship was found between HPL and students' characteristics, whereas the Bergen social media addiction scale (BSMAS) has a significant relationship with age group 21-25 and body mass index (BMI). The study strongly recommends further researchers with larger and different samples in future as well as, using social media as a revolutionary method in health promotion.
ÇİÇEKDAĞI ABDALLARI VE TÜRKMEN AŞİRETLERİNİN AZERBAYCAN’DAKİ ABDALLIK BAĞLAMINDA İNCELEMESİ
Authors: ALTAŞ Dilara
Published: July 2023

Bir bütün olarak Kırşehir ve civar şehirlerde Orta Anadolu Türk kültürünü temsil eden Türkmen zümrelerinden biri olan abdallar, Çiçekdağı’nda da varlık göstermektedirler. Tıpkı Azerbaycan’da Ortaçağ ve Yeniçağ’da olduğu gibi Çiçekdağı abdalları da edebiyatla ilgilenmişlerdir. Ayrıca Kırşehir’e özgü halk müziğine katkıda bulunmuşlardır. Bu anlamda abdalların günümüze kadar ulaşan geleneklerinin Azerbaycan abdalları ile olan karşılaştırması, bölge tarihini anlamak açısından faydalı olacaktır. Çiçekdağı özelinde Kırşehir’deki Türkmen tayfaları ile Azerbaycan’daki Türkmenlerin kıyaslaması, “abdal” kavramının anlaşılması bakımından önemlidir. İlhanlı dönemindeki Sufiliğin önemli temsilcilerinden Erdebil merkezli Safeviyye tarikatının kuruluş dönemindeki abdallar ile Bektaşiliğe yakın olan Kırşehir ve Çiçekdağı abdallarının yaşam tarzı ve mensup oldukları Oğuz boylarını izah etmeye çalışacağız. Günümüzde hem Kırşehir’de hem de Azerbaycan’ın muhtelif şehirlerinde Sufilik ve Alevilik temelindeki halk inançları konusunda “abdal” kavramının yeri önemlidir. Bu bakımdan hem Ortaçağ tarihi ana kaynakları ışığında abdallığı ele almaya çalışacağız.
The importance of three different sites assessment for osteoporosis evaluation and diagnosis
Authors: Santana João Antônio Macedo , Santana Sara de Melo Macedo , Leal Ângela Cristina Gomes Borges , Barbosa Rita Acácia Araujo , Doria Larissa da Silva
Published: July 2023

The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective review of 2.115 females patients that were submitted to the bone density measurements not only in the two standard lumbar spine and femoral sites recommended by WHO, IOF and ISCD, but, including also, the forearm site in the evaluation and diagnosis of osteoporosis.The tests were performed on equipment Hologic Discovery W and GE Prodigy showing proper readings for the mentioned sites. 646 of the 705 patients studied over fifty years of age were selected and the prevalence of osteoporosis according to age group was also determined.The results shows: Normals 26%, 40% 34% osteopenia and osteoporosis. 34% of the group with osteoporosis shows that the addition of the forearm site determines an increase of more than 9%, meaning that 100 patients with osteoporosis, more than nine would be missed, and that the prevalence of osteoporosis in the group aged from 50 to 59 was 21%, from 60 to 69 was 33% and to 70 years old age ahead was 55%. This study supports the conclusion that importance of including the forearm site in the evaluation and diagnosis of patients with suspicion and diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as demonstrate the prevalence of osteoporosis occurs with increasing age, and according to the literature.
Aleitamento materno exclusivo - avaliação da assistência de enfermagem em hospital escola
Authors: De Ramos Lilia Cardoso , Martins Cleusa Alves , Cunha Olendina Aparecida da Silva , Lima Eudine Barbosa , De Queiroz Wilson Pereira , Franco Rejane Garcia , Neri Kamilla Cardoso Lima Paula
Published: July 2023

INTRODUÇÃO: o aleitamento materno é uma estratégia natural de vínculo, afeto, proteção e nutrição para o recém-nascido, constitui-se a forma mais econômica e eficaz de intervenção na redução da morbimortalidade infantil. Permite um grande impacto na promoção da saúde integral do bebê. OBJETIVOS: Caracterizar o conhecimento das puérperas sobre o manejo do aleitamento materno exclusivo e analisar as orientações dos profissionais de enfermagem quanto ao aleitamento materno exclusivo. METODOLOGIA: Estudo descritivo, exploratório, de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevista semi-estruturada em 13 nutrizes internadas na maternidade de um hospital escola, em Goiânia, Goiás, durante o mês de novembro de 2013. o projeto foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa Humana e Animal, sob o protocolo nº455.875, e Resolução 466/12 CNS. RESULTADOS: Utilizou-se análise de conteúdo segundo Minayo, para tanto elaborou-se quatro categorias temáticas:orientações; dificuldades na amamentação; benefícios da amamentação e direitos da nutriz. Caracterização dos sujeitos: constitui-se de três adolescentes, oito até 30 anos e duas acima de 30 anos de idade. Renda mensal entre R$125,00 e R$467,00. Estado civil, uma casada, cinco união estável e sete solteiras. a prole variou de um a quatro filhos. Escolaridade: quatro ensino fundamental incompleto, três ensino médio completo e uma ensino superior incompleto e cinco não informaram. Os depoimentos revelaram que não apenas a enfermagem orientou, mas também a fonoaudióloga. Identificou-se que os profissionais de saúde algumas vezes deixaram de orientar as nutrizes acerca do aleitamento materno exclusivo e suas vantagens para o recém-nascido e para a mãe. As depoentes relataram dificuldades durante o aleitamento materno, especialmente à pega e que em alguns momentos recebeu orientação, da equipe de enfermagem quanto ao manejo. Identificou-se que as nutrizes raramente foram informadas sobre seus direitos trabalhistas. CONCLUSÃO: a análise dos depoimentos revelou que os profissionais de enfermagem algumas vezes têm negligenciado seu papel de orientador a respeito das dificuldades na amamentação às mães que precisam de ajuda, assim a equipe deve intervir auxiliando as nutrizes a encontrarem maneiras de lidar, sem esforços desnecessários a garantir o sucesso do aleitamento materno exclusivo. Observou-se que os profissionais de enfermagem oferecem diversas informações pertinentes ao aleitamento materno, porém as condutas não são padronizadas. Embora algumas nutrizes tenham afirmado conhecimentos prévios ou adquiridos durante o período de internação acerca de alguns benefícios do aleitamento materno, este estudo revela a importância das instituições investir em educação continuada de forma efetiva, contribuindo com a redução do desmame precoce.
CINEMATIC DISCOURSE OF HISTORY IN THE CAMERA GLASS OF A HISTORIAN
Authors: Arkhipova Lyubov M.
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the interdisciplinary problem of using cinematic interpretations of the historical past in the professional activity of a historian, including its research and educational tasks.

The purpose of the study is to create opportunities for a scientifically based definition of a historian’s professional “niche” when he turns to the cinematic discourse of the historical past.

Materials and methods. To determine the methodological foundations of selected cognitive models, the principles of neo-positivism, narrative philosophy, methods of discursive analysis of texts, including such features of the language of cinema as imagery and pronounced symbolism, as well as the provisions of phenomenological epistemology, were used. In their unity, these cognitive theories of culture allowed the author of the article to present a verified version of the results obtained by analyzing interpretations of the creative intent of film directors found in the scientific literature.

Study results. In the first part of the article, the main debatable aspects of the problem are considered in line with modern scientific trends, convincing of the relevance of the research undertaken. In its second part, the analysis of existing research practices in this field of knowledge is presented, the algorithms for reading historical information in feature films characteristic of each variant are identified and disclosed.

Conclusions. The final part of the article contains as results the definition for each of the identified research models, conventionally called “descriptive-informational”, “imagological”, “source studies” and “memorial”. The classification is based on the criterion of goal-setting and the scientific apparatus associated with it – the methodological approach, methods, the object and the subject of research. The author of the article gives assessment of their importance in the interdisciplinary paradigm of scientific historical creativity, thereby determining possible prospects for the development of historians’ research practice in the field of cognition of the past based on cinematography works. It seems obvious that the practical significance of observations proposed by the article’s author about the possibilities of solving the problem posed by not only active, but also critically meaningful inclusion of the cinematic discourse of history in the sphere of research practice and in the construction of educational space.
ISSUES OF CITY SELF-GOVERNMENT ON THE PAGES OF YAROSLAVL PERIODICALS OF LIBERAL ORIENTATION OF THE LATE XIX – EARLY XX CENTURY (based on the materials of the newspapers “Golos”, “Severny krai”, “Severnoye slovo”)
Authors: Punevskiy Yaroslav V.
Published: July 2023

The article is devoted to the study of issues and problems of urban self–government in Russia during the period of 1870 – the first half of 1914 reflected on the pages of Yaroslavl liberal newspapers. In the context of the recent growing interest in the problems of urban self– government, the study of liberal publicists’ position on this issue during the period of the most vivid development in urban self-government in Russia in the late XIX – early XX century is especially significant.

The purpose of the article is to identify the nature of covering the issues of urban self-government on the pages of liberal orientation periodicals, those problems that were mainly criticized by the staff of these publishing houses.

Materials and methods. To achieve the purpose of the study, the author reviewed all the most significant publications in the newspapers “Golos”, “Severny Krai”, “Severnoye Slovo”, devoted to various aspects of the existence and activities carried out by city self-government bodies in Russia. Issues of city self-government were discussed on the pages of Yaroslavl liberal periodicals quite often, from different angles and on different issues.

Study results. The study of these publications demonstrates a predominantly critical nature of considering urban self-government. The main objects of criticism from liberal publicists were the state of the city duma’s budgets, the shortcomings of the electoral system, the lack of initiative from the city duma councillors in solving issues, the lack of full-fledged publicity at the meetings of the city duma, low political activity and disunity of the councillors, their insufficient attention to the problems of the urban grassroots, sporadic and cell-like nature of the activities carried out by city self-government bodies, insufficient development social activities, such as public assistance, public education and health care, as well as a low level of urban public services and amenities.

Conclusions. The study showed that the issues of urban self-government on the pages of Yaroslavl periodical liberal publications were quite a popular topic, and were discussed in a clearly critical perspective.
Penerapan Metode Design Thinking dalam Website Waste4Change untuk Mengoptimalkan Fitur Pengiriman Sampah
Authors: Suryadana Ade , Sasongko Dimas , Nugroho Setiya
Published: July 2023

The The large population and daily activities of Indonesian people can trigger an increase in waste production. Proper waste management efforts require the role of all parties such as the government, the community, and even the support of the private sector in order to be able to overcome problems related to waste. One of the private parties that plays a role in waste management in Indonesia is Waste4Change. This company provides services and services related to waste transportation, waste recycling, as well as waste management education and consultation. These services can be accessed online through the website owned by Waste4Change. Based on the website, there are several programs and features that can be used by users, one of which is the Send Your Waste program. However, in the program, there is a waste delivery flow which has drawbacks, namely flow mismatch and copywriting on the Send Your Waste page. Therefore, this study aims to improve and develop the waste delivery flow in the Send Your Waste program to make it more user-friendly for users. The research method used is the design thinking method to find out what are the complaints and needs of users regarding the experience and appearance of the website interface. This method was chosen because it can solve complex problems with empathy to understand the needs and motivations of users and there is also an iterative process in order to find the best design solution. From the results of usability testing on experience and interface appearance, an increase in user satisfaction was found. With these improvements, it is concluded that the results of usability testing from the Waste4Change website can be accepted by users.
Pengujian Jaringan Saraf Tiruan Dalam Mendiagnosa Gangguan Jiwa Menggunakan Algoritma Backpropogation Levenberg-Marquardt
Authors: Solikhun Solikhun , Lestari Sundari Putri
Published: July 2023

Mental disorders are mental health issues that make it hard to meet one's own or other people's needs. A person's life may be affected by changes in behavior brought on by this condition. To conquer this issue, a backpropagation calculation has been created to help with distinguishing mental problems. This calculation utilizes information got from mental tests to distinguish early indications of mental problems in an individual. With this calculation, psychological wellness experts can settle on additional quick and precise symptomatic choices. The Levenberg-Marquadt method and the backpropogation algorithm were used in this study to diagnose mental disorders. The aim of this study is to make it easier to diagnose mental disorders by analyzing a patient using the 24 attributes of the questions. After the diagnosis is made, the results will show up, and the Levenberg-Marquardt Backpropagation Algorithm will be used to test a person to see if they have bipolar disorder, OCD, or any other disorder. Researchers will have a difficult time determining the patient's mental illness if this diagnosis is not carried out. The aftereffects of this study are as demonstrative inquiries for mental issues that have been given. The Levenberg Marquadt method backpropagation algorithm is the bridge to accuracy, supporting this study's success. MSE is 24-10-1, with training performance equal to 0.000014246 and testing performance equal to 0.0000146. The diagnosis that comes out of it is more accurate the less error there is.