bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Relationship between Employability Skill and Job Mismatch towards Graduates’ Unemployment
Authors: Mohd Salahuddin Nurin Farzana , Mahpar Nurul Salizawatee , Ishak Mohd Fikri
Published: October 2023

Academic graduates are expected to contribute more significantly to industry and the national economy by bringing in skills, knowledge, innovation, and productivity. Their role is essential in driving industrial growth, sustainability, and overall development for economic growth. However, in Malaysia, the difficulty of finding employment for graduates has become a major problem, not only from the graduates’ point of view but also from the employer. While the graduates are struggling to find job openings that match their skills, the employers at the other end find it difficult to locate people who are compatible with their businesses' vision. In Malaysia, several causes contributed to an increase in the unemployment rate for recent graduates including graduates' lack of employability skills and job mismatches. Quality such as communication, soft skills, problem-solving, and creative abilities, are shown to be weak in unemployed graduates. This research attempts to examine the relationship between employability skills and job mismatches towards the graduate’s unemployment. A questionnaire has been developed to gather the data. Graduates of the Faculty of Business and Management (FBM), UiTM have been identified as the population. Descriptive and regression analyses were run using SPSS software. Findings suggested that both independent variables (employability skills and job mismatches) contributed significantly towards the graduate’s unemployment. This study is significant as it highlights the need for graduates to improve necessary skills such as leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills (Briones, G. et al., 2021) needed within the industry to land a job.
Determinants of Using Reusable Eco-Friendly Shopping Bags among Gen-Y
Authors: Ishak Mohd Fikri , Mahbob Nur Nadiah , Hasim Muhammad Asyraf
Published: October 2023

Reusable eco-friendly shopping bag usage among consumers in Malaysia as well as in the world is on the rise considering the requirement for environmental sustainability. Therefore, this study explores the Gen-Y intention towards reusable eco-friendly shopping bags and finds the reasons for them to buy and use them. Data was collected from 385 Malaysian Gen-Y in Kuala Lumpur via structured questionnaires. Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior, this study's results demonstrated that many respondents were not aware of the reusable eco-friendly shopping bags. The findings also highlight that the shopping bag price and design influence the intention to use reusable eco-friendly shopping bags. The results of this study will be useful not only for policymakers, NGOs, and business owners but also for marketers to find ways to improve their marketing policies and create awareness among consumers.
Awareness of Microtakaful Development among Low-Income Earners in Malaysia
Authors: Jahya Arnida , Yusoff Nur Diyana , Roslan Azreen , Rasid Mohd Faizol Rizal , Roslan Anis Sofia Binti
Published: October 2023

Malaysia is the third largest takaful market globally and the takaful sector in Malaysia shows sound growth in 2022. Takaful had a penetration rate of 20.1% in 2022, up from 18.6% the previous year. However, only 25% of adult employees in the low-income group have some form of life insurance or family takaful cover, in contrast with 59% of those who are employed in the overall population who have takaful or insurance protection. The Malaysian population can be classified into three income segments: the T20 group, the M40 group and the B40 group. This study will only focus on the B40 group with a median income of RM3,860.  Microtakaful is a kind of takaful product entailed for addressing the financial needs of households with low incomes in times of significant expenses. The main objective of this study was to examine the factors influencing the awareness of microtakaful development among the low-income group (B40). This study examines the relationship between (i) income level (ii) knowledge, and (iii) loss of exposure to the awareness of microtakaful. Data was collected by distributing 320 questionnaires to the residents in (PPR) Kerinchi Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that the three independent variables, namely income level, knowledge, and loss exposures, have a strong positive relationship with microtakaful awareness. However, it is found that income level has the biggest impact on the awareness of microtakaful.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL BERBASIS PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MEMACU KEMAMPUAN BERFIKIR KRITIS ABAD-21
Authors: Musaad Faida , Suparman Suparman
Published: October 2023

Kemampuan berfikir kritis merupakan kemampuan yang dibutuhkan siswa pada abad-21. Problem based learning adalah model pembelajaran yang dapat merangsang kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa. Proses pembelajaran yang dilakukan selama masa pandemic covid-19 yaitu secara daring sehingga menuntut siswa untuk melakukan proses pembelajaran secara mandiri menggunakan bahan ajar e-modul yang disiapkan oleh guru. Namun belum tersedianya modul pembelajaran yang berbasis E-modul yang diberikan kepada siswa. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan E-modul berbasis Problem based learning untuk memacu kemampuan berfikir kritis siswa. Penelitian ini menggunakan Research & Development dengan model pengembangan ADDIE (Analisis, Desain, Develompment, Implementasi, Evaluasion). Subjek penelitian adalah 2 guru dan 15 siswa SMP kelas 7 di Kota Sorong. Data penelitian berupa kurikulum, materi pelajaran, karakterisitik siswa, sumber belajar, skor kevalidan, uji kepraktisan, dan uji keefektifan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan E-modul berada pada rerata 4,39 dan berada pada kategori valid sedangkan dari segi ahli materi berada pada rerata 5 dengan kategori valid dan kepraktisan e-modul terlihat pada hasil respon siswa dengan berada pada rerata 4,325 dengan kategori sangat praktis serta keefektifan e-modul terlihat pada rerata nilai N-gain 0,683. E-Modul yang dihasilkan layak digunakan oleh guru dalam proses pembelajaran, model pembelajaran problembased learning akan lebih efektif dalam memacu kemampuan berfikir kritis apabila guru menggunakan e-modul ini.
PENGEMBANGAN E-MODUL BERBASIS ICARE BERBANTUAN FLIPPINGBOOK PADA MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL
Authors: Muryati Muryati , Vahlia Ira , Farida Nurul
Published: October 2023

The aims of this study were to (1) determine the implementation of ICARE-based e-module development supported by FlippingBook in SPLDV material, (2) ensure the feasibility and practicality of the product developed. The research was conducted at SMPN 4 Abung Timur. The type of research used is development and the model used is 4D development (Define, Design, Develop, Disseminate). The data obtained in the research process are qualitative data and quantitative data. The instruments to collect data used were interview forms, validation questionnaires, and student response questionnaires. Based on expert validation, the e-module is categorized as very feasible with a large percentage of 85%. Based on the results of the limited trial, the e-module was stated to be very practical with a large percentage of 87.33%. So it can be concluded that the ICARE-based e-module assisted by FlippingBook on SPLDV material is feasible and practical to use for the learning process.
PENGEMBANGAN LKPD BERBASIS HOTS DAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING UNTUK MENINGKATKAN BERPIKIR KREATIF MATEMATIS
Authors: Renita Renita , Rusdi M , Syaiful Syaiful
Published: October 2023

Abstract This study aims to produce HOTS-based LKPD products and Problem Based Learning on linear program material oriented towards increasing the mathematical creative thinking skills and to determine the feasibility of HOTS-based LKPDs through the application of PBL models to linear program material to improve students' mathematical creative thinking abilities educate. Data collection was carried out by means of document analysis, conducting surveys, and quetionnaires. This research uses the ADDIE model which consists of five development steps, namely analyze, design, development, implementation and evaluation. The subjects of this study The subjects in this study were students of class XI IPA MAN 3 Jambi City and the objects in this study were HOTS-based worksheets. Based on the research results the developed LKPD produces positive responses and can be used in the learning process and can improve students' mathematical creative thinking skills, and the effectiveness is obtained based on the product developed which can improve students' mathematical creative thinking abilities from the results of the pre-test and post-test through the N-gain test obtained a score of 0.62, namely in the medium category and the HOTS-Based LKPD and Problem Based Learning that was developed was effective.
Determination of Production and Marketing Behaviors of Producers Selling Products to the Turkish Grain Board, (Kırşehir Province Mucur District Micro Field Study)
Authors: Doğan Hasan Gökhan , Bulut Aybüke
Published: October 2023

The aim of this study is to examine the socio-economic characteristics of producers who sell wheat to the Turkish Grain Board (TGB), which is an interventionist organization in the purchase and sale of grain in Türkiye, as well as some of their behaviors regarding production, marketing preferences, and their relations with TGB. The sample of the study consisted of 100 wheat producers in the Mucur district of Kırşehir province. The obtained data were interpreted by converting them into tables, cross-tabulations, and graphs. The data in the cross tables were statistically interpreted using Chi-square analysis. It can be said that producers are not satisfied with TGBs’ purchasing practices for some reasons. The most important reason for this is that quality-based purchasing practices have an extremely negative impact on prices. It was determined that they were not satisfied, and this resulted in high price reductions in quality-based purchasing, and as a result, there was distrust in analysis practices. Quality-based purchasing policy is a method that allows wheat quality characteristics to be determined with various devices in a short time. This method, which is decisive in quality classification and product pricing scale, must be explained correctly to producers. Otherwise, the producer ’s trust in the TGB may gradually decrease. This can be achieved through initiatives taken by the institution or through various publications and training activities. One of the most important results of this study is that TGBs and decision-makers are more sensitive to local producers. For decision-makers to maintain their influence on the producer, they must carefully examine the details of the processes with an inductive approach, starting from the bottom up. This situation is considered critical in terms of food security.
Effect of Time and Temperature Storage on the Quality of unpasteurized Prickly Pear Juice Enriched with Hydro-soluble Opuntia ficus indica seeds Extract
Authors: Sakhraoui Amira , Touati Noureddine , Hihat Soraya
Published: October 2023

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of incorporating hydrosoluble Opuntia ficus indica seeds extract in unpasteurized prickly pear juice and monitoring its stability. For this purpose, titratable acidity (TA), total soluble solids (TSS), browning index (BI), total phenolic compounds (TPC), total flavonoids (TF), antiradical activity (DPPH), ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) and microbial analysis were monitored for both enriched and controlled juices during different time and temperature storage. Before storage, the enriched juice values were respectively 0.096±0.001%, 14.1±0.01%, 0.756±0.01, 133.3±3.4mgGAE/100ml, 5.58±0.07mgQE/100ml, 95.89±14.27mgGAE/100ml and 59.34±5.52mgGAE/100ml for TA, TSS, BI, TPC, TF, DPPH and FRAP; while  0.16±0%, 14.1 ±0.001%, 1.2±0.01, 88.39±4.2mgGAE/100ml, 3.98±1.003mgQE/100ml, 51.08±14.27 mgGAE/100ml and 50.33±5.16mgGAE/100ml for the control juice. The microbial analysis revealed the absence of microorganisms even the juices were unpasteurized. Moreover, the results revealed that the enrichment attenuated significantly the effect of storage; indeed, the use of the prickly pear seeds extract in combination with the juices can be a good alternative to enhance the shelf life of unpasteurized prickly pear juice, and improve their quality attributes as well as to minimize the unwanted changes in the nutritional and organoleptic properties.
Nutritional Composition and Apparent Metabolizable Energy (AME) Value of Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) Full-Fat Meal for Broiler Chickens
Authors: Ellawidana Dumeshi , Mutucumarana Ruvini Kamalika , H.A. Darshanee Ruwandeepika , Magamage Manjula Sumith
Published: October 2023

Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL; Hermetia illucens L.) is a proven high-cost protein source replacer and could be grown in a range of bio-degradable waste materials where hardly incorporated into broiler diets locally. The present study was aimed to assess the nutritional composition of BSFL, and apparent metabolizable energy (AME) value of BSFL meal provided to broiler chickens. BSFL full-fat meal produced from kitchen waste as a substrate were examined for their proximate composition, minerals and fatty acid profile. Eighty, 21-d old unsexed Cobb-500 broiler chickens (BW±SD: 665.8 ±14.3 g) were assigned randomly into 16 battery cages (04 replicates, five birds/replicate). A maize-soybean meal-based diet was used as the basal diet which was partially substituted by pre-analyzed BSFL meal at the rates of 5%, 10%, and 15% to produce three test diets. Birds were fed in a completely randomized design for 7-d with a 4-d adaptation period. Excreta were collected for three days from day 25 to 28. The results envisaged that the crude protein (CP) and ether extract (EE) contents of the kitchen waste were 12.3%, and 10.5%, respectively. BSFL meal when analyzed had 34.4% CP and 47.3%, EE. The fatty acid (FA) profile of the kitchen waste was more or less similar to that of BSFL‘s meal. The estimated AME of the BSFL full-fat meal fed for broilers was estimated to be 15.7 MJ/kg. The BSFL full-fat meal can be utilized sustainably in feed formulation and has a high potential to replace costlier feed ingredients.
Tear Strength Evaluation of Maxillofacial Silicone After Disinfection with Oregano Oil Solution
Authors: A. Habeebulleh Zainab , K. Aziz Hawraa
Published: October 2023

The main objective of this study was to evaluate the tear strength property after disinfection with plant-based disinfection solution after different immersion periods. Materials and methods: Forty specimens of VST-30 maxillofacial silicone were prepared then divided into four main groups (n= 10), a control group that was not subjected to disinfection and three experimental groups subjected to disinfection in different immersion time (1 day, 1 month, and 6 months). The experimented groups were immersed in Oregano oil solution. The tear strength test was performed by the use of Universal Testing Machine. Statistical analyzes of the data was perfor med via One-way ANOVA and Tukey HSD Post-hoc test to determine the significant differences between experimen tal and control groups at a level of significance (p ≤ 0.05 ). Results: The tear strength test showed a non-significant difference between the control group and the experimental groups. Also, there was no significant differences among the three experimental gr oups. Conclusion: tear str ength of VST-30 silicone elastomer was not affected after im mersion in 0.4% Oregano solution.
Evaluation The Effect of Incorporation of Different Herbal Extract Powders (Either Neem or Aloe Vera) On Thermal Conductivity and Shear Bond Strength of Acrylic Soft Denture Liner Material
Authors: A. Noori Abeer , A. Jaber Makarem
Published: October 2023

The main drawbacks of the soft liners were poor thermal conductivity and poor bonding between denture base and soft lining. The purpose of this study was to analysis the influence of incorporating either Neem or Aloe Vera on thermal conductivity and shear bond strength of heat cure acrylic soft liner. Sixty heat cure acrylic soft liner specimens were prepared and classified as two major groups based on tests that evaluated (thermal conductivity and shear bond strength), each major group sub classified for three groups based on incorporated material: The control group (10) specimens, (10) specimens with 10% by weight of Neem powder; (10) specimens with 10% by weight of Aloe Vera powder. Thermal conductivity specimens were fabrication with dimensions of (40 mm diameter × 2.5 mm thickness). Two acrylic block of shear bond strength specimens with dimensions (75mm × 25mm × 5 mm length, width, depth respectively) was fabrication. The reline material application on space between two acrylic blocks. The (Lee disc) equipment was used to assess thermal conductivity. With a crosshead speed of 0.5mm/min, a shear bond strength was measured. Data statically analyzed by One-way ANOVA and LSD tests. The results showed the Neem group had highest mean value of thermal conductivity and shear bond strength than aloe Vera and control groups at p<0.01. Either Neem or Aloe Vera increased thermal conductivity and shear bond strength of soft liner.
Fetuin-A, Preptin, and Ceruloplasmin: A Possible Link Between Chronic Periodontitis and Diabetes Mellitus: A Review
Authors: R. Sarhat Entedhar , Awni Neda , A. Mahmood Warqaa , A. Hameed Eman , Rifaat Sarhat Thuraia
Published: October 2023

Chronic periodontitis (CP) is a common inflammatory disease which is characterized by progressive destruction of the tooth supporting structures and ultimately, potential tooth loss. A relationship between CP and diabetes has been recognized for some time. Both diseases share several collective risk factors, however, recent research has provided greater insight into the relationship with evidence emerging for each disease being a co-factor in the pathogenesis of the other. This article focuses on some biochemical markers as valuable utility in risk assessment, clinical screening, diagnosis, and prognosis prediction of chronic periodontitis and diabetes mellitus
Physicochemical Properties of Four Bioactive Root Canal Sealers
Authors: M. Al-Naimi Ali
Published: October 2023

The purpose of present study was to assess and to compare the physicochemical properties of four bioactive root canal sealers. Materials and Methods: four bioactive root canal sealers that are available on the market were tested (Well-Root; Apexit Plus; Dia-Root and MTA Fillapex). The initial and final settin g time was determined by Gilmore needle. Flow Test and solubility test conducted according to ISO standard 6876. The film thickness was determined according to the ISO 3107 standard. pH measurement for different sealers that immersed in deionized water at 5minutes, 1h, 12h, 24h and 48h time intervals. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis was done for the chemical structure of set samples for tested sealers. Data were analyzed by ANOVA and Tukey's tests (p˂0.05) using SPSS. Results: The setting time of Well-Root significantly less than other sealers (p=0.00) for both initial and final setting time. Higher flow mean value presented with Well-Root and MTA Fillpex compared with than Apexit plus and Dia-Root respectively. Well-Root sealer shows significantly more solubility than other tested sealer. Film thickness of Well-Root sealer significantly less than other sealers. Well-Root sealer showed the highest alkaline value at all evaluation time followed by Dia-Root, Apexit Plus and MTA Fillapex , respectively. FTIR analysis revealed the chemical composition similarity and difference in set samples observed with change in intensities of the peaks. Conclusion: All the tested bioactive root canal sealers showed acceptable physicochemical properties.
Saliva as a Biomarker in Oral Cancer
Authors: S. Hamad Mahde , R. Sarhat Entedhar , N. M Albarzanji Zubaidah
Published: October 2023

The prognosis for patients with oral cancer remains poor in spite of advances in therapy of many other malignancies. Early diagnosis and treatment remains the key to improved patient survival. The tumor markers are playing an increasingly important role in cancer detection and management. These laboratory-based tests are potentially useful in screening for early malignancy, aiding in cancer diagnosis, determining prognosis, surveillance following curative surgery for cancer, up-front predicting drug response or resistance, and monitoring therapy in advanced disease. Diagnostic tests for early detection include brush biopsy, toluidine blue staining, autofluorescence, salivary proteomics, DNA analysis, biomarkers and spectroscopy. This article focuses on biomarkers as valuable utility in risk assessment, clinical screening, diagnosis, and prognosis prediction of oral cancer in the era of precision medicine.
Sürdürülebilir Bir Geleceğe Doğru: Eko-Etiketlerin Tüketici Nörobilimi Bağlamında Değerlendirilmesi
Authors: ECER Kübra , ÜLKER Selami Varol
Published: October 2023

Bu çalışmada nörobilim teknikleri ile yapılan eko-etiket araştırmalarına dair literatür taraması yapılarak tüketici nörobilimi bağlamında eko-etiketlerin etkinliği değerlendirilmiştir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'de eko-etiketlerin etkinliğinin nörobilim teknikleriyle değerlendirildiği bir çalışmanın bulunmamasından kaynaklanan bu boşluğu doldurmaktır. Bu bağlamda nörobilim tekniklerinin kullanıldığı araştırmalara odaklanan bir literatür derlemesi sunularak eko-etiketlerin etkinliği değerlendirilmiştir. Yapılan araştırmalar, eko-etiketlerin sürdürülebilir tüketim davranışlarını teşvik etmede etkili bir araç olduğunu göstermektedir. Bireylerin açık ve örtük tepkilerini inceleme kapasitesi açısından tüketici nörobilimi, tüketici kararlarını anlamak için diğer yöntemlere göre daha güvenilir sonuçlar sunmaktadır. Bu çalışmada eko-etiketlerin çevre bilincinin artırılması ve sürdürülebilir üretim ile tüketim alışkanlıklarının teşvik edilmesinde etkili bir araç olarak kabul edilmesi gerektiği sonucuna varılmaktadır. Bunun yanı sıra nörobilim temelli araştırmaların sürdürülebilir tüketim politikalarının geliştirilmesi ve uygulanmasında önemli bir kaynak olarak kullanılması, bu politikaların etkinliğini artırma potansiyeline sahiptir.
Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Professionals, Students and Dental Auxiliary Staff Towards Needle Stick Injury and Sharp Injuries
Authors:   Fatima Jinnah Dental College, Baig Fizza Jawaid , Qazi Hiba , Nadeem Maham , Islam Shahid , Habib Elham , Aliuddin Azam Muhammad
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to evaluate the knowledge and attitude of dental professionals, students and auxiliary towards needle stick and sharp injury. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was carried out among 200 dental practitioners, students, and auxiliary staff using OpenEpi calculator. Final data were analyzed using SPSS version 23.0. RESULT: The result revealed that 97% of the participants had an understanding of NSI and the risks associated with it and about 87.5% participants were found to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. In addition to that, 72% of dental healthcare workers especially the auxiliary staff (96.3%) had experienced needle stick injury and 97% of the subjects were found to have a habit of recapping the needle after use. CONCLUSION: The knowledge of dental practitioners especially the auxiliary staff concerning needle stick injury was found to be inadequate. More awareness should be raised regarding NSIs for the dental healthcare workers and practicing of universal guidelines must be emphasized greatly. KEYWORDS: Needle stick injury and sharp injuries
Revisiting the Role of Periodontal Plastic Surgery in Regenerative Therapies Clinical Criteria and Biological Principles
Authors:   Sir Syed Medical College, Zia Muhammad Haris
Published: October 2023

One of the manifestations of periodontitis is bone loss and tooth mobility. Thus, periodontal regeneration plays a vital in reinstating the lost alveolar bone and periodontal tissue. This study aims at the different literary resource that highlight the role of periodontal plastic surgery; clinical criteria and biological principles that facilitates the process of regeneration. Several corrective steps are implemented for the management of chronic periodontal disease, such as the first line of intervention which is the non-surgical treatment that consists of Oral hygiene instructions and removal of biofilms. After non-surgical phase of treatment once the tissue is healed, surgical techniques are to be considered for the management of the remaining pockets also known as residual pockets or to formulate a gingival apparatus that promotes plaque control. However, if there is a loss of tissue it is quintessential to take into consideration regenerative procedures. KEYWORDS: Periodontal plastic surgery, biological principals, regeneration
Surgical and Prosthodontic Management of Denture Induced Hyperplastic Lesion in Maxillary Arch – A Case Series
Authors:   Dow University of Health Sciences, Iqbal Uzma Anam , Inayat Ahsan , Mujahid Afsa , Lone Muneeb Ahmed , Hussain Bilal , Kumar Bharat
Published: October 2023

Denture irritation hyperplasia is a hyper plastic lesion of the oral mucosa which results from chronic irritation as a result of wearing poorly adapted dentures. It is most commonly seen in maxillary arch with female patients being mostly effected. The lesion varies in size from only a few millimeters to extending to involve the entire quadrant. The clinical management of denture induced hyperplasia depends upon the size of lesion and involves the elimination of causative factors, excision of excess fibrous tissue accompanied by an appropriate prosthetic rehabilitation. This case series presents the management of denture induced hyperplastic lesion of varying sizes present in maxillary arch by providing appropriate tissue rest and tissue conditioning as well as by surgical excision followed by new denture fabrication to achieve acceptable function for patients. KEYWORDS: Denture hyperplasia, Epulis fissuratum, Tissue conditioning, Prosthesis
CBCT Based Assessment of First Molar Inclination in Adult Subjects
Authors:   Dow Dental College, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi., Ashfaq Muhammad , Fida Mubassar , Fatima Farheen
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: The ideal buccolingual (BL) inclination of posterior dentition allows maximum intercuspation and avoids occlusal interferences at rest and during jaw movements. Therefore the objective of present study was to evaluate the BL inclination of upper and lower first molars in adult patients. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 52 subjects visited dental clinics. The evaluation of BL inclination of maxillary and mandibular first molars was done using CBCT images on Galaxis/Galileos implant viewer software. After sagittal orientation, the angle was measured on the tranverse plane from long axis of tooth to the vertical line drawn perpendicular to horizontal reference plane. RESULTS: Mandibular first molars were found to be lingually inclined with mean value of 14.07°±4.49°. Similarly, mean buccalinclination of maxillary first molars was found to be 9.42°±6.70°. CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded from this study that maxillary molars are buccally incline over the basal bone whereas, mandibular molars are lingually inclined. KEYWORDS: Molar, maxilla, mandible, torque
Final Year BDS Student’s Perception and Feedback Regarding Prosthodontics and its Teaching Methodologies
Authors:   Avicenna Dental College, Lahore, Inayat Naveed , Rafique Muhammad Aamir , Munir Nadia , Khan Mahvish Wahad , Alvi Shoaib , Rafiq Aamir , Raza Haroon
Published: October 2023

OBJECTIVE: Teaching and learning methodologies have been a topic of concern for everyone for a decade. Dental education involves both academic and clinical understanding of subjects included in the curriculum. The study aims to determine the success of a system that could achieve the desired learning outcomes. METHODOLOGY: In this cross-sectional study 229 BDS students at five different dental colleges affiliated with the University of Health Sciences, Lahore responded to a predesigned structured questionnaire regarding the prosthodontic subject. Feedback on the Perception of students regarding prosthodontics as a subject was asked from BDS final year regular batch, before their university final exam. RESULTS: Most students found prosthodontics an interesting subject (82%). On enquiring about the level of difficulty of prosthodontics compared to other dental clinical subjects, 56.9% of students responded negatively. The majority were satisfied with the content (79.1%), delivery, and pace of the lectures (78.2%).85.4% of students reported lecture material was easy to follow and satisfactory. The highly reported useful method for learning and understanding prosthodontics was PowerPoint slides 69%, followed by group discussion 52.70%.MCQs as the mode of assessment reported positive by 75.70%, whereas 77.4% of students want to have an integrated teaching method. CONCLUSION: The majority of the students found the subject interesting but considered it difficult to understand. Further teaching methodologies must be improved to enhance the student's understanding of the subject. Better comprehension will also help in flourishing prosthodontics as a specialty. KEYWORDS: Teaching methodology, Prosthodontics, Effective learning, Assessment, Feedback
Advérbios compostos do Português do Brasil
Authors: Müller Izabela , Mamede Nuno , Baptista Jorge
Published: October 2023

This ongoing study aims to identify, classify, and describe multiword/compound adverbs in Brazilian Portuguese, focusing on their syntactic-semantic properties. The goal is to create a comprehensive lexicon of compound adverbs in Portuguese, which can be applied in various domains such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), translation, and language teaching. This classification will help establish the distribution patterns specific to the Brazilian variety, allowing for a clear distinction between Brazilian and European Portuguese adverbial expressions. In addition to their practical applications, the study aims to investigate various aspects of these adverbial expressions. This includes examining their frequency, potential ambiguities, faux-amis, and grammatical differences when compared to European Portuguese. Furthermore, this research seeks to contribute to the development of a comprehensive lexicon of adverbial expressions, in view of enhancing the understanding of the functioning and usage of these linguistic elements.
Colocação de clíticos em PE L2
Authors: Fiéis Alexandra , Madeira Ana , Teixeira Joana
Published: October 2023

This study investigates the acquisition of clitic placement in L2 EP, using an elicited oral production task and a speeded acceptability judgement task. Participants were 20 L1 EP speakers and 30 L1 Spanish-L2 EP adult learners at intermediate to near-native levels. Results show that enclisis stabilizes early (at least in production) and proclisis develops sequentially, following a route similar to that observed in L1 acquisition: Negation > Subjunctive complement clauses > Indicative complement clauses > Adverbial clauses, quantified subjects. The contexts that develop later are the less categorical ones in native grammars, which may give rise to greater input variability and add complexity to the acquisition task. As a result, learners need prolonged input exposure to discover the patterns of clitic placement in EP. Full convergence with the target language seems to be possible, but only at a near-native level.
Nota Prévia
Authors: Castelo Adelina , Fiéis Alexandra , Flores Cristina
Published: October 2023

Nota Prévia ao n.º 10 da RAPL.
Do Islamic Values Matter for Environmental Protection? Empirical Evidence and Policy Suggestions Based on a Global Dataset
Authors: CAN Betül , AHMED Zahoor
Published: October 2023

Environmental degradation increases all over the world with every passing day. Scholars have attempted to understand the parameters that impact environmental quality over the last three decades. The empirical models use different economic and technological parameters as explanatory variables to do so. However, in recent times, some studies mentioned the importance of social parameters in reducing environmental degradation. Religious principles and values are among the main social parameters that may impact the environment. Considering that climate change's repercussions are increasing daily, understanding the relationship between religion and the environment is essential for effective climate control measures and policies. Although environmental studies based on theological issues are common, there is hardly any empirical investigation related to eco-theological arguments with macro data. This study is the first initiative to uncover the environmental quality and religious teaching and values nexus by applying various panel econometric approaches at the global level. Accordingly, this study inspected the impact of Islamic Principles on the environment in 147 countries. The novel findings provided evidence that Islamic values help decrease CO2 emissions in 147 nations. These findings offer more effective practices and solutions to environmental problems.
A review of bacterial diseases of rice and its management in Malaysia
Authors: Sabri S. , Ab Wahab M.Z. , Sapak Z. , Mohd Anuar I.S.
Published: October 2023

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the staple foods in the world including Malaysia. Rice
production has been affected due to disease infections that is usually destructive and cause
many losses to rice productivity. The common bacterial diseases listed in Malaysia
include bacterial leaf blight (BLB) (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae), bacterial leaf streak
(BLS) (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola), sheath brown rot (SBR) (Pseudomonas
fuscovaginae) and bacterial panicle blight (BPB) (Burkholderia glumae). Currently, there
is less information on the bacterial disease occurrence of rice in Malaysia. Hence, this
study aimed to discuss the current report on the severity and the economic losses of rice
production due to BLB, BLS, SBR and BPB in Malaysia and the possible management
strategies to control the disease that consequently reduce the losses. In general,
management strategies for bacterial diseases are challenging due to the lack of suitable
chemical control that is not harmful to the environment and human health. Furthermore,
other management strategies can be used to control these diseases such as cultural control
and biological control. There is a need for the control method to be upgraded to reduce the
occurrence of these diseases. All the information provided in this study may contribute as
a useful tool for identification of the bacterial disease in paddy fields and as a source of
effective strategies to control the disease before it becomes worse.
Decoding the Pattern Between Architecture and Emotion
Authors:   , Maghool Sayyed Amir Hossain
Published: October 2023

In this research, I investigated the interrelation between emotion and visual experience of buildings, specifically from an architect's perspective. To address this question, I extensively reviewed literature from various fields including architecture, psychology, and computer science. Based on this comprehensive investigation, I developed a framework that allowed for a controlled and scientific study of how buildings influence emotions. For testing this framework, I selected two architecturally significant "sacred" buildings: the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran, and the Futuna Chapel in Wellington, New Zealand.

As part of the framework, I created digital twins of the selected buildings using photogrammetry technology, enabling realistic virtual reality (VR) simulations. The high fidelity of these VR simulations greatly contributed to the framework's development and enhanced the ecological validity of the investigation. To gauge low-level emotional responses, I collected physiological data through a biosensor, specifically Electrodermal Activities (EDA), from 12 human subjects. The collected data underwent a series of processing techniques to ensure interpretability and suitability for further analysis.

Moreover, I developed nine computational algorithms based on the Processing Fluency Theory to quantify users' visual experience during virtual visits to the buildings. These algorithms measured various aspects such as Light Contrast, Visual Complexity, Visual Fractality, Visual Symmetry, and other qualities, providing numerical indicators of the perception of these architectural features. In the initial phase, I conducted standard statistical comparisons between the visual experiences of the two buildings through data analysis. The findings of this phase demonstrated the algorithms' ability to describe architectural qualities using quantitative measures.

In the subsequent phase, I employed a Machine Learning approach for data analysis. By training Machine Learning models, I aimed to uncover complex patterns between the visual features extracted from participants' architectural experiences and the emotional indicators obtained from the biosensors. The results revealed promising potential for the developed methodology. Consequently, this research suggests that the framework can be further utilized for systematic and scientifically grounded investigations into how the visual experience of architecture influences users' emotions. Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the intricate relationship between emotion and the visual aspects of buildings, providing valuable insights for architects and researchers interested in designing spaces that elicit specific emotional responses.
AVALIAÇÃO DO ÍNDICE DE PRESSÃO ANTRÓPICA NA ZONA DE AMORTECIMENTO DO RESERVATÓRIO CAIÇARA (MARCELINO VIEIRA-RN/BR)
Authors: Bezerra Júnior Aluizio , Guedes Josiel De Alencar , Alves Agassiel De Medeiros
Published: October 2023

O objetivo desta pesquisa foi classificar e analisar o uso e cobertura da terra em série multitemporal na zona de amortecimento, no intuito de gerar o mapeamento, enquanto o Índice de Pressão Antrópica (IPA). Como caminho aos procedimentos, foram aplicadas técnicas e métodos de Geoprocessamento e de Sensoriamento Remoto no SIG Qgis® versão 3.4 Madeira, a fim de realizar elaboração do uso e cobertura da terra e classificação do IPA. O resultado mostrou a diversidade de uso da terra, assim como possibilitou interpretar a fragmentação das classes e, também, oportunizou conhecer os parâmetros de pressão antrópica. Por fim, concluiu-se que há necessidade de se manter o estado de conservação e de preservação da área com baixo grau de intervenção humana, bem como de recuperar a área muito degradada, possibilitando, assim, o gerenciamento e a gestão da reserva e de sua zona de amortecimento.
Synthesis, single crystal X-ray, Hirshfeld surface analysis and DFT calculation based NBO, HOMO-LUMO, MEP, ECT and molecular docking analysis of N'-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methylidene]-2-{[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}benzohydrazide
Authors: Suhta A. , Saral S. , Çoruh U. , Karakuş S. , Vazquez-Lopez E.M.
Published: October 2023

A new Schiff base compound of N'-[(2,6-dichlorophenyl)methylidene]-2-{[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]amino}benzohydrazide was synthesized and characterized through various spectroscopic techniques, including infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR spectroscopy and X–ray diffraction. Experimental results collected by XRD were compared with theoretical results obtained from Density functional theory method. Hirshfeld surface analysis was used to obtain three dimension molecular surface and two dimension fingerprint plots to illustrate the intermolecular bonding. Theoretical calculations provide valuable insights into both global and local chemical activity, as well as the properties of molecules and chemicals, including their nucleophilic and electrophilic nature. The DFT method at B3LYP/6–311++G (d,p) basis set was employed to study the optimized structure and geometric parameters, as well as to explore the frontier molecular orbitals, global reactive parameters, Mullikan population analaysis, Natural bond orbital and molecular electrostatic potential characteristics which cannot be obtained by experimental methods. Additionally, electrophilicity based charge transfer study was carried out with DNA bases to determine the direction of charge transfer. Finally, an investigation was carried out using molecular docking analysis to examine the binding energies of the title compound with PDB ID: 2QDJ protein target. The analysis yielded significant insights into the possible interactions, offering valuable findings in the process.
el-Câhız'a ait el-Hanîn ile'l-Evtân risâlesinin içerik analizi
Authors: DİŞCİ Halis , PEKPARLATIR Selçuk
Published: October 2023

Arap edebiyatında el-hanîn ile’l-evtân ifadesiyle karşılık bulan vatan özlemi duygusu, Cahiliye döneminden modern döneme kadar pek çok edip tarafından nazım ve nesir türü ürünlerde işlenmiştir. Arap nesrinin önemli isimlerinden el-Câhız, kendi dönemine kadar bu temada söylenmiş olan en güzel edebi parçaları bir araya getirmeyi hedefleyerek el-Hanîn ile’l-evtân isimli bir risâle kaleme almıştır. Ancak bu risâlenin el-Câhız’a nispeti hususunda iki farklı görüş ortaya çıkmıştır. Kimileri risâlenin ona ait olduğunu kimileri ise ona ait olmadığını söylemişlerdir. Risâlenin hem bu nispet sorununu hem de muhtevasını incelemeyi hedefleyen bu çalışmada öncelikle genel hatlarıyla el-hanîn ile’l-evtân temasından söz edilmiştir. Ardından nispet sorunuyla alakalı ihtilafların serdedilmesi için uygun zemini hazırlayabilmek amacıyla söz konusu risâleye ait yazma nüshalar ve baskılardan bahsedilmiş, daha sonra nispet sorunu detaylıca ele alınmıştır. Çalışmanın devam eden kısmında ise el-Câhız’ın risâlesine aldığı vatan özlemi konulu edebi ürünler bir tasnife tabi tutulmuş ve her başlık altında en önemli parçalar aktarılmıştır. Risâlenin içerisindeki edebi ürünler dağınık bir vaziyette ve çok sayıda olduğundan dolayı, çalışmanın amacını aşmayacak bir kategorizasyona başvurulacak ve okuyucu vatan özlemi temalı bir edebi seçkiyle buluşturulacaktır. Söz konusu kategoriler ayetler, Peygamberlerle ilgili rivayetler, meseller, diğer milletlere ait sözler, filozof ve bilgelere ait sözler, Araplara ait sözler, müellifin kendisine ait sözler ve şiirler başlıklarından oluşmaktadır.
Ideas for the Education of Gifted Children in Russian Pedagogical Science in the 17th–19th Сenturies
Authors: Ermolaeva Svetlana A.
Published: October 2023

The article shows the process of origin and development of ideas related to the education and upbringing of gifted children in the 17th – 19th centuries in Russia. Religious and secular books of this period allow us to see the process of changing attitudes towards the interpretation of the factors that determine the emergence of talented people. Recognizing a certain influence of the ideas of enlightenment in Western Europe, it is necessary to note the original approach to the study of the phenomena of children’s giftedness in Russian pedagogical thought. The aim of the work was to study the process of the emergence of scientific interest in the problem of children’s giftedness in the history of Russian pedagogical thought, to study the genesis of ideas related to the essence and features of the development of giftedness in childhood, the forms and methods of teaching and educating gifted children in Russian pedagogical thought in the period from the 17th to XIX century. From the analysis and generalization of the pedagogical experience historically accumulated by many generations of different peoples in Russia, there is a consistent transition from the 17th century to the scientific interpretation of children’s giftedness. In the 19th century, the idea of the need for a state approach to ensuring the effective education and upbringing of gifted children, regardless of their origin, class affiliation and financial situation, to the support and development of talents in educational institutions, was born and received its recognition. These ideas are further developed in subsequent periods of the development of domestic pedagogy - in the 20th and 21st centuries. Based on the analysis of the scientific literature of this historical period, the author highlights ideas that are important for the development of children’s giftedness, namely: the idea of the need for teachers to timely identify children with special inclinations and study the features of their development; the idea of the importance of purposeful and integrated development of both mental and other gifts of children in close connection with their spiritual and moral education; the idea of state support and provision of full-fledged education for gifted children from different strata of society; the idea of the need to support and protect gifted children from the influence of an asocial environment.
A Man of the Era of Change in the Context of Socio-Economic Transformation of Systems
Authors: Basmanova Polina A. , Yakovleva Ekaterina E. , Alpidovskaya Marina L.
Published: October 2023

The article is devoted to the current problem of preserving the human personality, man as a biosocial being in the context of the transformation of the socio-economic system. The purpose of the article is to identify the place and role of a person in a changing socio-economic system. In the course of the study, system analysis, deduction, induction, analogy, situational analysis and dialectics were used. It’s no secret that the measure of the development of the capitalist economic system is the monopolization of the economy, namely its concentration through the process of mergers and acquisitions of large national corporations, which is directly related to the circulation and the logic of capital itself. The insatiable thirst for the appropriation of someone else’s work on the part of the ruling class gives rise to infringement of a person’s freedom of choice and expression of his own thoughts. At one time, the outstanding Russian philosopher, logician and publicist Zinoviev A.A., contrasting capitalism and socialism, noted: “The Soviet system in its development is the pinnacle of history. The most perfect for domestic conditions.” Indeed, the Soviet Union was a major state in the world, which included 15 republics. All peoples worked closely together and economically interdependent on the principle of equality and common benefit for all. The Commonwealth has helped to achieve huge results. Science, technology, industry and agriculture were developing. It was under the Stalinist model of the economy that the idea of improving human life in all its manifestations was preserved, which cannot be said about the capitalist system, aimed only at exploiting man by man and the desire to increase his personal capital. This work is of scientific interest to a wide range of specialists and analysts. In addition, the information presented in the article can serve as a scientific basis for modeling and forecasting patterns, advantages and disadvantages of the development of the capitalist economic system within the historical paradigm.