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Authenticity personality with graduate students
Authors: Yaqoubi Haider Hassan , Al_Mayali Doáa Hussein
Published: August 2022

The research aims to identify the authenticity of the personality among graduate students in the universities of the Middle Euphrates and the differences in the authenticity of the personality among graduate students in the universities of the Middle Euphrates according to university variables, gender (student’s females) and specialisation (scientific human), study (Masters, Ph.D. In the current research, the researchers used a type of research method called the Descriptive Research Method, also known as the Method of Correlative Relations. (Karbala, Qadisiyah, Babylon, Kufa, Muthanna) for the academic year (2022-2021), distributed according to university, specialization, gender, and study. The study yielded the following findings: The postgraduate students in the universities of the Middle Euphrates have the originality of the personality. The originality of the personality was determined by the type of unbiased treatment in the first place, and the relationship with others in the second degree. The PhD students are more representative of the originality of the personality. The originality of the personality became clear in the scientific specialization. The female students were more representative of the originality of the personality of the students.
Protective effects of vitamin C against oxidative stress induced by diethylene glycol in liver and kidney
Authors: Ibrahim Nenuphar Naktal , Al-Mashhadane Faehaa Azher , ALtaaye Saba K. Aldeen. Ibrahim.
Published: August 2022

This study aims to investigate the vitamin c protective influence against oxidative stress, liver and kidney destructions made by diethylene glycol in rabbit model. Eighteen healthy male rabbits were grouped into 3 classes. Control group: without any treatment. DEG group were treated with 40 mg /kg /day of DEG for 14 days while DEG with vitamin C group with 40 mg /kg /day of DEG with 10mg /kg/day of vitamin C for 14 days.  All animals were euthanized at day 14 of the study. Venous blood samples (5ml) were collected from rabbits via jugular vein and serum samples were isolated and kept at -20 ˚C till time of analysis. Serum analysis was done by colorimetric Assay kit for total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Tissue samples from liver and kidneys were isolated, pigmented by hematoxylin and eosin (H & E) pigments and investigated under a light microscope for histopathological changes. Results: The TAC in the treatment group was significantly reduced at 14th day of study when compared to the other groups. While non- significant differences were found between control and treatment with vitamin C groups.
Extraction of retinal blood vessels and diagnosis of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Authors: Sumathy B. , Kumar Y. Dileep , Velu C. M. , Palanikkumar D. , Thangamani M. , Raja Madasamy G.
Published: August 2022

The diagnosis and screening of retinal illnesses is one use of image processing in the medical field that is being explored in the current study. DR is an eye condition that worsens over time, eventually resulting in blindness. A more advanced stage of DR, known as PDR, is when new retinal vessels (neovascularization) begin to form. PDR is characterised by fragile new arteries developing on the retina that leak blood onto the retina's surface, resulting in significant vision loss. Automatic segmentation of retinal arteries and PDR diagnosis are presented in this article. Extraction of the blood vessel is done using matching filtering and adjusted local entropy thresholding. A new machine learning technique known as the Extreme Learning Machine (ELM) classifier is used to classify the images as either normal, NPDR, or PDR. SVM classifier performance is compared to that of the algorithm.
Aftermath of post-merger and acquisition on employee performance in the banking sector
Authors: Ahlawat Sakshi , Singh Upendra Pratap , Sharma Sushma
Published: August 2022

Mergers and acquisitions, as well as other types of business combinations, provide desirable strategic benefits. However, the fear of undermining employee performance is inherent in these business combinations. This paper aims to conduct a literature review on mergers and acquisitions and their effects on employee performance. This manuscript tries to focus on the factors that trigger employee performance in the banking sector in the post-merger era. Through this paper, we intend to understand how these bank marriages affect the human resource of the banks which play a very significant role during this transition. This review of the literature is divided into two sections. The first section of this paper summarises the literature on the mergers and acquisitions-fundamental concept, while the second section summarises the factors influencing employee performance. Culture incompatibility, job insecurity, change in the work environment, ambiguous compensation structure, and emotional issues are all factors that affect employee performance in the post-merger and acquisition period in the banking sector. A conceptual model has been extracted to explain the relationship between factors affecting employee performance and employee performance.
Intrauterine insemination in unexplained infertility
Authors: Prithivi P. , Sumalatha Sumalatha , Priyadarshini P. , ThejaKadiyala Ramya
Published: August 2022

Infertility is the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular and unprotected intercourse. It is a common problem with a global prevalence rate of approximately 9%; in developing countries, this may affect up to 25% of couples [1, 2]. In 2010, an estimated 48.5 million couples worldwide were unable to have a child after five years of trying [2]. According to prior psychosocial studies, it is known that both infertility and its treatment can lead to emotional and psychological stress, and thus threaten the quality of life for infertile couples [3]. Moreover, fertility treatments may not be offered early enough and so those with infertility suffer for a potentially longer duration. Being a prospective study, the completeness of the data is a strong point of this study. All eligible patients fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled to avoid sampling bias.
Isolation and identification of Klebsiella Pneumoniae from camels with molecular detection of some genes concerning virulence and antibiotic resistance
Authors: Moawad Amgad A. , Ammar Ahmed M. , Dapgh Amany N. , Ragab Dina A. M.
Published: August 2022

Respiratory illness is an emerging concern of camels that resulting considerable loss in production, elevated mortalities and increasing the cost of preventing and therapeutic programs. Klebsiella pneumoniae is a substantial opportunistic pathogen that induces a wide spectrum of infections including respiratory diseases in human and animals. In the present study, 116 nasal swabs and 89 lung tissue samples were gathered from 60 apparently healthy as well as 145 respiratory ill camels. Samples were screened for the isolation and classical and API 20 E biochemical identification of Klebsiella pneumoniae then the obtained isolates were tested for antibiotic susceptibility and the existence of antibiotic resistance (blaTEM and aadB) as well as virulence genes (magA and rmpA). Out of 205 examined samples, 15 isolates (7.31%) were culturally and biochemically confirmed as Klebsiella pneumonia. The isolates were resistant to amoxicillin, ampicillin and gentamycin (100%) but susceptible to levofloxacin, imipenem (100%), ciprofloxacin (93.3%) and ceftriaxon (73%). The application of uniplex PCR on the selected K. pneumoniae isolates revealed the detection of antibiotic resistance genes (blaTAM and aadB) 100 % while virulence genes (magA, rmpA) (40%, 0%) respectively.
Management of post intubation tracheal stenosis
Authors: Sayed Hosam Fathy Ali , AlamE’dien Hosam Mohamed Ahmed , Mohsen Tarek Ahmed Abbas , Abu Senna Waleed Gamal Al-din Orabi , Abdallah Ashraf Helal
Published: August 2022

Background: Postintubation tracheal stenosis (PITS) is caused by a number of etiologies demanding mechanical ventilation and application of endotracheal or tracheostomy tubes which in turn conflict regional ischemic necrosis of the airway at various levels, presenting the characteristic signs and symptoms of airway obstruction. The incidences of PITS have been decreased with the recognition of the causes, and modification of endotracheal tubes and methods of management. Patients and Methods: Fifty four patients were identified between June 2017 and June 2019. Those patients were treated for tracheal stenosis which developed after prolonged endotracheal intubation. The study was done in Cardiothoracic Surgery departments at Kasr-Alainy Hospital (Cairo University). Patients were managed by rigid bronchoscopic dilatation, airway devices (as Montgomery t-tube or metallic stent) and/or primary tracheal resection and end to end anastomosis. Results: Out of the 54 patients: Three (5.5%) were planned for tracheostomy from the start. Fifty-one (94.4%) were subjected to rigid bronchoscopic examination & dilatation. Three patients (5.5%) were fully improved after bronchoscopic dilatation. The rest of the patients (48) were directed to the next stage in our management, either staged management or resection anastomosis.
Game-like interactive exercise versus visual feedback in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy post mastectomy: A randomized comparative study
Authors: Battesha Hanan Hosny M. , Fiaad Mohamed Nabil , Fouda Bassem M. , Fayed Islam H.
Published: August 2022

Background Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most frequent side effects of antineoplastic agents, with a prevalence of 19 to 85%. In terms of clinical manifestations, CIPN is primarily a sensory neuropathy with motor and autonomic alterations of varying intensity and duration. CIPN consider as major problem for both cancer patients and survivors, as well as for their healthcare providers, possibly increasing the risk of falling. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of game-like interactive exercise versus visual feedback training on the risk of falling and sensory integration in patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy after mastectomy. Methods: In this randomized comparative study, 30 female patients diagnosed with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy after mastectomy were randomly allocated into two equal groups; group (A) underwent game-like interactive exercise using the Biodex Balance System (BBS), while group (B) underwent a visual feedback training program using BBS. The treatment was applied for three sessions per week for four consecutive weeks. All subjects in both groups were assessed using the fall risk index and sensory integration test (sway index) in four sensory conditions at baseline and at the end of the study for both groups.
Designing nursing homes using sense of attachment to place approach
Authors: Ordoukhani Delaram , Khoshnevis Ahmad Mirza Kochak
Published: August 2022

Aging refers to a normal, natural and changing process that causes inabilities and specific needs in the elderly. Many of the elderly believe that environmental factors contribute to these problems. One of the most significant indicators that link humans with the environment is the sense of attachment to a place that has a determining role in the direction of the human’s continued presence in the place. In this regard, considering the selected approach, theories of the sense of attachment to place and factors creating it in traditional houses were examined. Then, domestic and foreign cases based on the approach were investigated. In the end, after presenting to nursing homes, distributing the questionnaires via random blocking of the city of Tehran, and distributing and gathering 120 questionnaires, the results were analyzed by the SPSS software. Later, the Ozgol region of Tehran was referred to, and the appropriate site to construct the nursing home was selected, considering matrices and assessments for the site location. Finally, a review of guidelines and standards set out by the Ministry of Health and Rehabilitation Organization led to the determination of per capita and design standards required for the elderly.
Effect of an education-support program on the quality of life, preventive behaviors, and fear of COVID-19 in pregnant women referred to health centers of zahedan, Iran, 2021
Authors: Mozaffari Maryam , Moudi Zahra , Ansari Hossein
Published: August 2022

---Introduction: During the outbreak of an infectious disease such as Covid-19, pregnant women are considered a high-risk population due to physiological and anatomical changes during pregnancy.  The rapid spread of the virus around the world has led to negative psychological consequences, including fear, especially in pregnant women.  Mother's fear has been associated with consequences such as premature delivery or post-term delivery, low birth weight and intrauterine growth restriction.  Studies have shown that the psychological consequences of this disease can also affect the quality of life of pregnant women and cause a decrease in the quality of life and affect the health of the mother and baby.  People's preventive behaviors, including washing hands, not shaking hands, not kissing, home quarantine, etc., can eliminate the disease cycle. Materials and methods: In this experimental-interventional study, 49 people were assigned to each intervention and control group, and the participants were all mothers who met the conditions to enter the study and were between 16 and 28 weeks pregnant.
Urban land use decision making system in Iran and Sweden. A comparing study for eliminating system weaknesses in Iran
Authors: Masoumi Masoud
Published: August 2022

The urban decision-making systems are very different and significant in the urban planning process and structure. Sweden and Iran have prepared their urban planning decision-making system around 1970. After about fifty years, the results in both countries are too different. The Swedish system is developed and responsible, on the other hand, the system of Iran has faced some problems. This article will compare and investigate the structure of both systems with a special focus on imperfects in the system of Iran. About 65 percent of 85,000,000 people are living in 1300 cities of Iran. This imperfect decision-making system has some huge negative effects. Studying on this case is important for the economy and urban planning structure. In the end, the article will have some suggestions for enhancing the Iranian System.
Social,economic and demographic determinants of risk of death in patients infected with coronavirus: A case study of Ahvaz
Authors: Salehi Seyedeh Zahra , Moshfegh Mahmoud , Sharifi Mansour
Published: August 2022

Introduction & Objectives: This article studies the determinants of death risk among coronavirus infected patients in Ahvaz. In this regard, we have studied, analyzed and explained the effect of social, economic and demographic variables including age, gender, marital status, income, occupation, education, place of residence, etc. on the risk of death among coronavirus infected patients. Methods: This study was a survey and used a researcher-made questionnaire to collect information. The statistical population is all coronavirus infected patients in the period of march 2020 to September 2021. We used logistic regression with odds ratio report to analyze the data and tested all hypotheses at 95% confidence level. Findings: The results show that the risk of death due to coronavirus infection is very unequal among socio-economic groups and in terms of various variables, so that the risk of death in terms of job variable is higher among business men, drivers, employees and farmers in compared to other occupational groups. People aged 61 to 75 are 68.3 times more likely to die than ones under 30. Married people are 2.49 times more likely to die than single ones.
Evaluation of the protective effect of simvastatin on genotoxic effects of doxorubicin via comet assay
Authors: Nikzad Mehrangiz , Shokrzadeh Mohammad
Published: August 2022

Background and purpose: Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) a chemotherapeutic agent belonging to Anthracycline family, is frequently used in the treatment of cancers. Despite its effectiveness, a vast variety of adverse effects have been attributed to this drug with the suggested mechanisms of inducing ROS and mitochondrial damage causing hepatic and cardiac toxicity. In addition to cancer cells, doxorubicin also interferes with the normal cell genome and consequently induce secondary malignancy. Simvastatin, Simvastatin is a fat-lowering drug that has cytoprotective and antioxidant effects. This study attempts to examine the protective effect of simvastatin against doxorubicin induced genotoxicity in the culture medium using the Comte method. Materials and Methods: For this purpose, we measured the DNA damage level with comet assay in HepG2 and HGF cells treated with doxorubicin and simvastatin in pre-treatment condition. Results were reported based on mean ± SEM. p<0.05 considered as significant deference.  The mean values were compared using SPSS and ANOVA test followed by tukey posttest.
Evaluation of retention and patient satisfaction with implant retained mandibular dentures: A clinical study
Authors: Kamal Eldin Mohamed H. , Khalaf Sahar , Diab Mai H.
Published: August 2022

Objective The aim of this clinical study was to compare the overall satisfaction and retention values of two types of commonly used attachment systems in implant supported mandibular overdentures. Materials and methods: : Prior to implant installation, conventional complete dentures were fabricated for 22 completely edentulous individuals. Two implants were placed in the canine region following the two-stage flapless implant surgical protocol. After 4 months of healing, patients were randomly allocated into two groups: group 1 received ball and socket attachments and group 2 received bar and clip attachments. Patient satisfaction was assessed by VAS questionnaire and retention values were recorded using custom made testing device attached to a force meter at baseline (at the pick-up visit), three, six and twelve months after implant supported prostheses insertion. Result: The study showed significant superior retention values for bar attachment than ball attachment. Patient’s satisfaction scores showed no significant difference between both type of prostheses throughout the study period; however, patients’ satisfaction rates were improved while retention values were reduced significantly by time. Conclusion: The selection of a specific type of implant attachment for implant supported overdentures is dependent on multiple dentist as well as patient related factors.
Evaluation of uterine cavity and blood flow after conservative surgical management of placenta previa /accrete (Cross Sectional Study)
Authors: Ahmed Shimaa Thabet Hussien , Ahmed Abdel Ghaffar Mohamed , El Saman Ali Mahmoud Mohamed Mostafa , Sobh Ahmed Mohamed Abbas
Published: August 2022

The aim of the work is aiming at determining the impact on Fertility and pregnancy outcomes of uterine artery ligation or Compression sutures for severe PPH based on a large single-center cohort, The secondary objectives were to compare maternal long term.  4 18 cases continued the follow up at 6 month Two out of 47 cases of the follow up got pregnant after 3 months postpartum by asking them by telephone and confirmed positive pregnancy tests. 6 months postpartum 5 women got pregnant .3 of the 7 cases we could follow up by telephone and they got delivered at GA of 38 w by elective C.S with no recurrence of placenta previa or accrete and no post-operative complications and for luck one of those we followed up at 3 month and moderate adhesions were found in office hysteroscopy and followed her by telephone by asking on her menstrual pattern which was irregular at first for 2months and regulated by hormonal treatment after which she got pregnant and was followed up for recurrence of placenta previa or accrete but her placenta was normal situated and underwent an elective C.S at 38 weeks with no postoperative or intraoperative complications .
Effect of heating antioxidants and delayed bonding on bond strength to bleached enamel
Authors: Soliman Mai Hesham , Sherif Dalia , Alian Ghada Atef
Published: August 2022

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of heating natural antioxidants on their antioxidant activity and on micro shear bond strength of composite resin to bleached enamel. Materials and methods. A hundred-eighty flowable composite cylindrical specimens of 0.8 mm diameter and 1 mm length were bonded to enamel substrate for microshear bond strength evaluation. Six study groups were created (n=30). Group 1: No bleaching, Group 2: Bleaching only, Group 3: Bleaching+ Pine Bark Extract at Room temperature, Group 4: Bleaching + Pine Bark Extract preheated to 60° C. Group 5: Bleaching+ Grape Seed Extract at Room temperature, Group 6: Bleaching+ Grape Seed Extract preheated to 60° C. All groups were tested immediately (subgroup a), after one week (subgroup b) and two weeks (subgroup c). Both extracts were tested for their antioxidant activity using DPPH assay at room temperature, 40° and 60°. Two- and one- way ANOVA were used to explore the effect of different surface treatments and bonding time on microshear bond strength. Results. DPPH results showed the heated antioxidant extracts to have significantly higher antioxidant activity than their non-heated counterparts.
Evaluation of acute oral toxicity of the Camellia sinensis phytosome formulation in female wistar rats
Authors: Mane Varsha B. , Killedar Suresh G. , More Harinath N.
Published: August 2022

Acute toxicity study was carried out for evaluation of toxic effect of formulation, safe acute dose for human and potential target organ for toxicity. Tea (Camellia sinensis), a cultivated evergreen plant and belonging to Theaceae family. The goal of present investigation was to perform acute toxicity study of Camellia sinensis phytosome formulation (CSP) for estimation of LD 50 or Median fatal dose and safe acute dose for human. A total of 12 female wistar rats weighing 90 to 100 gm were used in this investigation and divided into four groups, each with three animals, in accordance with 423 OECD guidelines. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4 animals were orally administered with 300 mg/kg bw of CSP, 300 mg/kg bw of CSP, 2000 mg/kg bw of CSP and 2000 mg/kg bw of CSP respectively. All the animals were observed for clinical sign, symptoms, body weight changes and mortality for 14 days. There was no death in any of the animals, and there were no significant variations in clinical signs or body weight in the experimental group. There were no abnormal alterations found during a gross necropsy.
Bacteriological, molecular and histopathological evaluation of four vaccines’ protective role against caseous lymphadenitis in sheep
Authors: Syame Sohier M. , Abuelhag Hussein A. , Kandil Mai M. , Gaber E. S. , Ebessy Eman A.
Published: August 2022

The caseous lymphadenitis disease (CLA) due to Corynebacteriumpseudotuberculosis has worldwide distribution and indicates high prevalence in different countries. The bacterium has many pathogenicity factors; firstly, “phospholipase D”, an exotoxin virulence factor that enhances vascular permeability and facilitates bacterial transmission causing endothelial cell damage.The bacterium's exterior lipid cover is the second pathogenicity factor.This protects it from hydrolytic enzymes found in the phagocytes of the host, where the bacteria proliferate and then release after rupturing.  Bacterial proliferation causes CLA abscesses, which are followed by attraction and the formation of an inflammatory response, which increases lymph flow and vascular permeability. The purpose of this study was to look atpostmortem findings, bacterial cultures, and histology of vaccinated sheep to see how well they were protected. On 15 male local sheep bread, four prepared vaccinations against C. pseudotuberculosis biotype 1 were tested. The animals were divided into 5 groups; four of various vaccines used and the fifthwere kept non-vaccinated. A live virulent strain of C. pseudotuberculosis was given to each group. Unvaccinated animals displayed CLA symptoms similar to those seen in spontaneously sick animals. Postmortem examination findings, standard bacteriological culture methods were used to isolate C. pseudotuberculosis, as well as tissue preparation for histopathological sections.
degree to which the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to technological well-being among a sample of new students at Mu'tah University
Authors: Al-Dalaeen Anas Saleh , AL-Takhayneh Suhaib Khalid , Alzaben Mamduh Baniah Lafee , Algaralleh Abdulnaser , ALBdour Noor Talal
Published: August 2022

This study aimed at identifying the degree to which the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to technological well-being among a sample of new students at Mu'tah University in Karak, Jordan. In order to achieve the objectives of the study, the researcher developed two scales: the scale of moral intelligence and the scale of technological well-being through the revision of the theoretical literature and the previous studies and through the electronic application of the scale in 2021. The study sample consisted of (184) students. The results revealed that the level of the dimensions of moral intelligence and technological well-being among the University students was medium. The results also revealed that the dimensions of moral intelligence contribute to predicting medical technological well-being with about (56%). In the light of the results, the study recommended the necessity of paying attention to the new students in the university as well as conducting further researches and studies as well as developing counselling programs that contribute to better adaptation and adjustment.
Certificates verification on the block chain
Authors: Ahmmed Mohammed Mateen , Nooruddin Mohammed Shaik , Asimuddin Mohd , Samad Syed Abdul
Published: August 2022

All certificates, including those for secondary school graduation, high school diplomas, and college degrees, have been converted to digital form and made accessible to students at higher education institutions. It's essential for learners to keep track of their diplomas. It is a complex and time-consuming process for the institution or organization to verify or authenticate a certificate's validity. This application would aid in the safekeeping of the certificates on the block chain. Digital certificates are created by first digitising the original paper certificates. The certificate's hash code value is generated using the chaotic technique. It is then added to the block chain. The mobile application is used to verify these certifications. We can make digital certificate verification more reliable and safe by implementing block chains.
Advanced forced degradation technique for simultaneous estimation of azelnidipine and telmisartan implementing AQbD approach in its tablet dosage form
Authors: Bera Anjana , Shah Ketan
Published: August 2022

For simultaneous estimation of Azelnidipine and Telmisartan in pharmaceutical dosage form, a simple, rapid, precise and reproducible RP-HPLC method was developed. Separation was achieved on a Phenomanax Luna C18; 5 μm, 150 mm × 4.6 mm i.d. column using water and methanol 50: 50 (v/v) as mobile phase and detected at 256 nm using PDA detector. Azelnidipine and Telmisartan were exposed to thermal, photolytic, hydrolytic and oxidative stress conditions and stressed samples were analyzed by the proposed method. Linearity, precision, accuracy, specificity and robustness were studied as reported in the International Council for Harmonization guidelines. Linearity of the proposed method was in the range of 4-12 μg mL-1 (r2 = 0.998) for Azelnidipine and 20-60 μg mL-1 (r2 = 0.997) for Telmisartan. Limits of Detection were 1.041 μg mL-1 and 0.208 μg mL-1, while Limits of Quantitation were 3.155 μg mL-1 and 0.631 μg mL-1 for Azelnidipine and Telmisartan respectively. Degradation products produced as a result of stress studies did not interfere with the detection. The proposed stability studies method for simultaneous estimation was found to be specific, accurate and economical that could be applied for routine analysis of drugs in bulk and multi component formulations in quality control laboratories.
Assessment of impact of relief at the median palatal plate on denture-supporting ability
Authors: Saini Ravinder Singh , Kaur Kanwalpreet
Published: August 2022

Background: The present study was conducted for assessing the impact of relief at the Median Palatal Plate on Denture-supporting Ability. Materials & methods: The present study was conducted for assessing the impact of relief at the Median Palatal Plate on Denture-supporting Ability. In 20 dentulous subjects, pseudopalatal plates were affixed to the palatal mucosa. The relief at the median palatal plate was categorized as: No-relief, 0.25 mm relief, and 0.50 mm relief. All the results were recorded and analysed by SPSS software. Results: During the pain onset, both clenching force and subsidence of the palatal mucosa in the 0.25 and 0.50-mm relief conditions were greater than those under the no-relief condition. The results were found to be statistically significant. However, while comparing in between the 0.25 and 0.50 mm relief conditions, there was no significant difference. Conclusion: The relief area of maxillary full dentures suitable for individual patients was determined in an objective and convenient manner with improved accuracy using this technique.
Assessment of interoperator variability in shade selection using two shade guides
Authors: Saini Ravinder Singh , Kaur Kanwalpreet
Published: August 2022

Background: Shade determination for direct and indirect restorations has always been a challenging aspect of esthetic dentistry. Hence; the present study was conducted for assessing Interoperator Variability in Shade Selection using Two Shade Guides. Materials & methods: Two different shade guides used were: Shade Guide 1- Vitapan classical shade guide and Shade Guide 2-VITA toothguide 3D-Master shade guide. A total of 40 subjects were enrolled. Only those subjects were enrolled which had healthy maxillary right permanent central incisor. Two independent operators participated in the study.  Each subject was seated upright in the dental chair and the middle third portion of the maxillary right central incisor teeth to be matched was slightly moistened. The percentage of variability in shade selection between the operators was calculated. All the results were subjected to statistical analysis. Results: For shade guide 1, kappa value and interpersonal variability was 0.89 and 16% respectively. For shade guide 2, kappa value and interpersonal variability was 0.71 and 29% respectively. Hence; interpersonal variability was higher for shade guide 2 in comparison to shade guide 1. Conclusion: From the above results, the authors concluded that VITA Toothguide 3D-Master showed higher variability in comparison with Vita lumen shade guide.
Evaluation of flexural strength of glass carbomer cement and conventional glass ionomer cement
Authors: Saini Ravinder Singh , Kaur Kanwalpreet
Published: August 2022

Background: The conventional glass ionomer cement (GIC) has been advocated as a restorative material because of its ability to chemically bond to tooth structures and release fluoride.Recently, glass carbomer cement, a GIC-based restorative material, has been introduced with claims of improved physical characteristics. Hence; the present study was conducted for comparing the Flexural Strength of Glass Carbomer Cement and Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement.Materials & methods: The present study was conducted for comparing the Flexural Strength of Glass Carbomer Cement and Conventional Glass Ionomer Cement. Study moulds were made out of silicone putty material. Stainless steel scaffolding was used for creating a mould of desired dimensions.  Total 40 specimens were prepared and divided into two study groups with 20 specimens in each group. One group was of conventional GIC while the other group was GCC.After preparation of the specimen, testing of flexural strength was done using universal force testing machine. All the results were recorded, analysed and compared. Results: Mean flexural strength of GIC and GCC was 28.3 MPa and 26.9 MPa respectively. Non-significant results were obtained while comparing the mean flexural strength of GIC and GCC. Conclusion: Flexural strength of glass carbomer cement was similar to conventional glass ionomer cement.
Using biomedical signals with the help of fragmentary-wavelets on digital processing
Authors: Urakov Sh U , Juraev J. U , Kholmurodova D. K. , Raxmanova F. E , Tohirova F. O
Published: August 2022

This article is devoted to rebuilt for an important fragmentary of wavelet models of Biomedical Signal Processing. These models were built using Haar’s fragmentary-unchanged wavelets as well as Doubechi wavelets. The Haar’s fragmentary-unchanged wavelets models has a high accuracy for Biomedical signals on digital work, and this provides doctors for making any useful decisions about the patients diseases. For example, the first signal of Gastroenterology experimental information was took, and there were built on the basis of this information the of fragmentary-unchanged and Doubechi wavelet models and evaluated their errors. It is known that modification of signals using fragmentary wavelets results in formation of orthonormal wavelets, due to there will be sharp increase in errors along the signal graph, thus in order to reduce errors Doubechi wavelets were used and achieved the goal.
Penyuluhan Manfaat Penerapan Psikologi Komunikasi dalam Keluarga di Dusun Jenggala, Kecamatan Pringgarata, Lombok Tengah.
Authors: Ekaningtyas Ni Luh Drajati
Published: August 2022

Pola komunikasi yang tidak efektif dalam keluarga dapat menyebabkan anggota keluarga tidak saling mengenal dengan baik satu sama lain, sehingga sulit untuk saling memahami dan merasakan kelekatan, keluarga menjadi tidak hangat dan suasana rumah kurang menyenangkan. Kegiatan pengabdian kepada masyarakat di Dusun Jenggala, Desa Bilebante, Kecamatan Pringgarata, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat ini bertujuan untuk mengedukasi masyarakat melalui penyuluhan tentang penerapan psikologi komunikasi dalam keluarga untuk mencapai keluarga sukinah. Penyuluhan dilakukan dengan materi dan metode yang disesuaikan dengan kondisi dan kebutuhan masyarakat dan kelompok usia yang terdiri dari ceramah, diskusi, bernyanyi dan bercerita, pendampingan, dan konseling. Hasil dari kegiatan ini adalah masyarakat memperoleh: (1) pengetahuan yang lebih baik tentang peran psikologi komunikasi dalam menghasilkan keluarga sukinah, (2) bekal keterampilan untuk dapat menerapkan psikologi komunikasi dalam keluarga, (3) sikap positif dan komitmen untuk berupaya menerapkan psikologi komunikasi demi tercapainya keluarga yang sukinah.

 

Ineffective communication patterns in the family can cause family members do not know each other well, making it difficult to understand each other and feel attachment, the family and home atmosphere is not warm and less pleasant. This community service activity in Jenggala, Bilebante Village, Pringgarata District, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Barat aims to educate the community through counseling about the application of communication psychology in the family to achieve a sukinah family. Counseling is carried out with materials and methods adapted to the conditions and needs of the community and age groups, consisting of lectures, discussions, singing and storytelling, mentoring, and counseling. The results of this community service activity are that the community gains: (1) better knowledge about the role of communication psychology in forming a sukinah family, (2) provision of skills to be able to apply communication psychology in the familu, and (3) a positive attitude and commitment to trying to apply communication psychology in order to achieve a happy family.
Pendampingan Guru Agama Katolik Mengajar Secara Daring Pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Anggal Nikolaus , Lorensius Lorensius , Lugan Stepanus , Isang Novianus
Published: August 2022

Implementasi kebijakan pemerintah tentang belajar dari rumah dalam rangka pencegahan penyebaran Covid-19 berdampak pada guru yang harus menghadapi tantangan signifikan dalam beradaptasi dengan pembelajaran daring dan mempertahankan setidaknya komunikasi minimal dengan siswa, mendukung pembelajaran dan pengembangan siswa. Adaptasi baru dalam bidang pendidikan ini mengalami banyak kendala, misalnya minimnya keterampilan guru memanfaatkan berbagai media pembelajaran. Kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini bertujuan untuk memberikan pengalaman pengetahuan dan meningkatkan kompetensi guru dalam melaksanakan pembelajaran daring dengan memanfaatkan berbagai aplikasi yang dapat diakses oleh guru dan siswa guna memperlancar proses kegiatan belajar mengajar. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah pendekatan reflektif dengan memberi pendampingan secara optimal bagi guru-guru yang membutuhkan, terutama guru-guru agama Katolik sekolah dasar dan menengah di Kabupaten Kutai Timur. Metode kegiatan yang digunakan adalah pemaparan materi, praktik dan unjuk kerja. Kegiatan pendampingan ini menghasilkan (1) modul pembelajaran daring, (2) pelaksanaan pendampingan guru dalam merencanakan, melaksanakan, dan mengevaluasi pembelajaran yang dapat dilakukan secara daring, dan (3) evaluasi kegiatan pendampingan. Pendampingan yang telah dilaksanakan memberikan peningkatan pengetahuan, pemahaman dan kompetensi bagi guru dalam mengimplementasikan pembelajaran daring.
Penyuluhan Makna Filosofis Banten Bayekala Hari Raya Penampahan Galungan Pada WHDI Provinsi NTB
Authors: Wiasti Ni Komang
Published: August 2022

Banten is a Vedic language that is rich in symbols and has a deep spiritual meaning so it is needed as a means of supporting the Panca Yadnya ritual ceremony. One of the functions of the offering as a cleansing agent is the banten bayekala which is used to purify the bhur realm (niskala) and as an outward purification. The use of banten bayekala is not widely understood by the Hindu community, especially in West Nusa Tenggara. Therefore, the Women of Hindu Dharma Indonesia, West Nusa Tenggara Province, held a coaching activity on the philosophical meaning of Banten Bayekala on Galungan Day. Because on the day of Penampahan Galungan, all Hindus are Natab Banten Bayekala as a neutralizer of bad qualities (sad ripu) that exist in a person.
La lezione di Carlo Smuraglia: un nuovo diritto contro la mafia
Authors: Dalla Chiesa Nando
Published: August 2022

Nello scorso mese di giugno ci ha lasciati Carlo Smuraglia, membro prestigiosissimo del Comitato editoriale di questa Rivista. La sua lunga vita è stata dedicata al diritto e alla giustizia. In questo articolo la sua figura e la sua biografia vengono ripercorse per mettere in luce e inquadrare il grande contributo che egli diede alla lotta contro la mafia in un periodo decisivo della fine del secolo scorso. Lo diede sia nel sostegno teorico-giuridico della legge Rognoni-La Torre sia nella creazione di una importante giurisprudenza quotidiana, fatta di principi e strumenti normativi e amministrativi, sia nella promozione della conoscenza del fenomeno mafioso in un Nord Italia distratto e perennemente tentato dalla rimozione. Ma esemplare è stato anche il suo impegno in difesa della Costituzione e a sostegno della memoria delle vittime.
I nessi tra criminalità organizzata e terrorismo nel Sahel
Authors: Brasca Chiara
Published: August 2022

Gli stati che compongono la regione saheliana nacquero con gravi problemi di natura economica, politico-amministrativa e sociale, che li ha resi, oggi, terreno fertile per l’emergere e il diffondersi di una vasta gamma di gruppi non statali. In particolare, il terrorismo e la criminalità organizzata generano nei vuoti di potere inedite relazioni, le quali contribuiscono a perpetuare spirali di violenza, che destabilizzano ulteriormente le precarie condizione del Sahel.
Giovanni Falcone davanti alla mafia. Un'intervista inedita
Authors: Lupani Chiara
Published: August 2022

La sezione Storia e Memoria di questo numero ospita un documento inedito: l’intervista a Giovanni Falcone raccolta nel 1988 da Chiara Lupani e Paola Monzini, allora studentesse impegnate in un lavoro di tesi sulla mafia siciliana. Il testo è introdotto dalla testimonianza di Chiara Lupani che ripercorre in modo vivido il viaggio-ricerca a Palermo che condusse con la sua amica-collega Paola Monzini, purtroppo scomparsa nel 2017. Nella ricostruzione di Lupani e nelle profonde e precise parole condivise da Falcone nel corso dell’intervista emerge chiaramente tutto il valore della fonte orale nello studio della mafia.
Evaluation of Lipid Profile and Some Hematological Parameters of Albino Rats Fed With Honey
Authors:   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anambra State University, Uli Campus Nigeria., Nwozor C. M. , Alagwu E. A. ,   Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, Nwabuokei P. O. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anambra State University, Uli Campus Nigeria., Okonobe E. C. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anambra State University, Uli Campus Nigeria., Enwelum H. O. ,   Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Anambra State University, Uli Campus Nigeria.
Published: August 2022

Honey is widely consumed in Nigeria. Its main uses include wound healing, baking, and as an addition to various beverages. This study was undertaken to investigate the effect, of honey on lipid profile and some hematological parameters of adult albino rats. Sixteen adult albino rats were randomly divided into two groups. Group A {8 rats) served as control and received rat chow and water only. Group B (8 rats) received 1ml of honey per rat per day for three weeks. Thereafter, the animals were anaesthetized with chloroform. Blood samples were collected for analysis via cardiac puncture. The results showed that honey increased HDL and decreased LDL in group B. Increase in triglycerides in group B was not significant. It had no effect on cholesterol and VLDL in group B. Honey had no effect on PCV, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils. In group B, changes in lymphocytes and neutrophils were not significant. It increased total WBC. If applied to human, moderate intake of honey may help prevent the risk of atherosclerosis.
The Effect of Digital Transformational Leadership, Creative Self-Efficacy on Innovative Behaviour Mediated by Perceived Organizational Support
Authors: Susanti Susanti , Ardi Ardi
Published: August 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic crisis creates many hardships in organizations and unlocks numerous opportunities for organizational growth. Innovation is an essential aspect of creating a sustainable future, and it depends on the individual innovative behaviour in the organization. Although there are many opportunities to innovate, not all schools can accomplish it. School leaders are expected to overcome gaps in digitizing school systems and learning processes. This study aims to measure the positive effect of digital transformational leadership and creative self-efficacy on innovative behaviour with perceived organizational support as a mediator. The 25 items of the questionnaire were distributed to 104 teachers and employees at a XYZ school in Tangerang. Data were processed and analyzed using PLS-SEM method. The results indicated that digital transformational leadership and creative self-efficacy positively affected innovative behaviour. The results also show that perceived organizational support as a mediating variable positively affects innovative behaviour.
Pengaruh Kepuasan Kuliah Daring terhadap Motivasi Belajar pada Mahasiswa UNM Selama Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Fakhri Muhammad , Basti Basti , Ridfah Ahmad , Nahriana Nahriana
Published: August 2022

Motivasi belajar akan mempengaruhi tingkat partisipasi mahasiswa dalam pembelajaran dan berpengaruh pada nama baik kampus sehingga peningkatan motivasi belajar mahasiswa merupakan kewajiban bagi tiap lembaga pendidikan. Motivasi belajar mahasiswa yang tinggi akan menghasilkan hasil belajar yang optimal. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh kepuasan kuliah daring terhadap motivasi belajar pada mahasiswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif. Teknik sampling yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Aksidental Sampling, dengan jumlah subjek sebanyak 206 responden dan 102 dari berbagai semester. (n=206, 86 laki-laki, 120 Perempuan). Penelitian ini menggunakan skala Motivasi belajar dan skala Kepuasan kuliah daring yang berbentuk skala Likert. Data penelitian ini dianalisis menggunakan Uji Regresi Ordinal yang didapatkan nilai signifikansi 0,000 (p<0,05) dan nilai Nagelkerke sebesar 0,038. Hasil analisis tersebut menunjukkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh positif kepuasan kuliah daring terhadap motivasi belajar pada mahasiswa UNM di masa pandemi covid-19 dengan besar pengaruh 3,8%. Implikasi dari penelitian ini adalah peningkatan motivasi belajar dapat dintervensi melalui peningkatan kepuasan kuliah daring, semakin tinggi kepuasan kalih daring, maka semakin tinggi motivasi belajar.
Pengaruh Struktur Aset, Profitabilitas, Biaya Agensi dan Pertumbuhan Perusahaan terhadap Kebijakan Hutang
Authors: Carlin Elisya , Purwaningsih Eny
Published: August 2022

Salah satu elemen penting dalam perusahaan yaitu adanya modal yang memadai untuk menunjang kegiatan bisnis perusahaan. Maka dari itu, kebijakan hutang dapat menjadi pilihan pendanaan untuk mendongkrak finansial perusahaan yang berguna untuk mendukung keperluan operasional. Namun, untuk mencegah terjadinya kerugian maka perusahaan harus mampu mengelola sumber pendanaan secara efektif, sehingga tujuan dari penelitian ini yakni mengetahui secara empiris pengaruh struktur aset, profitabilitas, biaya agensi, dan pertumbuhan perusahaan pada kebijakan hutang baik secara parsial maupun simultan pada perusahaan Jasa sub sektor Properti dan Real Estate yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2020. Riset ini menggunakan jenis penelitian kausal komparatif untuk mengetahui hubungan antara sebab dan akibat pada dua variabel atau lebih. Sampel pada penelitian ini yakni perusahaan Jasa sub sektor Properti dan Real Estate yang terdaftar pada Bursa Efek Indonesia periode 2018-2020 dengan menggunakan metode purposive sampling. Terdapat 21 perusahaan yang memenuhi kriteria sampel penelitian, sehingga sampel berjumlah 63 laporan keuangan. Hasil riset mengungkapkan bahwa secara parsial terdapat pengaruh yang signifikan dari variabel struktur aset (FASDR) dan pertumbuhan perusahaan (PG) pada kebijakan hutang, sedangkan variabel profitabilitas (ROE) dan biaya agensi (AC) tidak memiliki pengaruh pada kebijakan hutang. Secara simultan terdapat pengaruh dari variabel struktur aset (FASDR), profitabilitas (ROE), biaya agensi (AC) dan pertumbuhan perusahaan (PG) pada kebijakan hutang.