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CORREÇÃO DO SORRISO GENGIVAL POR GENGIVECTOMIA ASSOCIADA A OSTEOTOMIA E OSTEOPLASTIA: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Veloso Camille de Sousa , Leal Isabelly de Carvalho , Eloy Victoria Sousa , Teixeira Sarah Oliveira Mendonça , Freitas Liane Maria Sobral
Published: October 2023

Introdução: A estética dentro da odontologia engloba procedimentos multidisciplinares, dentre eles, técnicas cirúrgicas para correção de imperfeições no sorriso. A exposição em excesso da gengiva é um dos fatores que comprometem a harmonia estética do sorriso. Ademais, aumentos na espessura óssea da maxila por vezes causa incômodo nos pacientes. Objetivo: Relatar um caso clínico de correção do sorriso gengival por gengivectomia associada a osteotomia e osteoplastia. Relato de Caso: Paciente A.C.A, gênero feminino, 48 anos, compareceu ao consultório odontológico com queixa de insatisfação do sorriso. No exame clínico intra-oral foi observado um aumento de volume ósseo e gengival na região dos dentes 15 ao 25. Foi feita medição da coroa clínica desses dentes com auxílio da sonda Willians. Posteriormente, foi realizada anestesia infiltrativa dos dentes 15 ao 25, sondagem e marcação dos novos zênites. Foi realizada gengivectomia pela técnica de bisel interno e feita incisão intrasulcular para confecção de um retalho de espessura total. Em seguida, foi realizada osteotomia nos dentes 15-25 e osteoplastia nos dentes 13-23, por meio das brocas 2173 ESP e 3018HL em alta rotação com irrigação abundante. Concluindo-se o procedimento com suturas de tipo “colchoeiro vertical” com fios de nylon 6-0 nos dentes abordados. A paciente retornou após 1 semana para remoção das suturas e relatou não ter havido intercorrências no pós-operatório. Considerações Finais: Portanto, através dos relatos de satisfação da paciente, houve sucesso na correção do sorriso gengival, por meio das técnicas cirúrgicas escolhidas, onde se obteve uma harmonia estética e livre de intercorrências.
TRATAMENTO DE CORREÇÃO GENGIVAL UTILIZANDO DUAS TÉCNICAS PARA FINALIDADE ESTÉTICA E FUNCIONAL: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Teixeira Sarah Oliveira Mendonça , Veloso Camille de Sousa , Nascimento Manuelle Farias , Batista Sanny Ingrid Soares , Lima Lia Vila Real
Published: October 2023

Introdução: A exposição excessiva da gengiva, quando maior que 3 mm, é um fator que compromete a harmonia do sorriso, causando problemas na autoestima de diversos indivíduos, a qual leva a uma aparência de diminuição no tamanho dos dentes. Os procedimentos cirúrgicos periodontais destacam-se por sua variedade de técnicas possibilitando a boa função dos tecidos periodontais e uma melhora na estética, visando sempre condutas menos traumáticas e invasivas. Objetivo: Relatar um caso clínico de correção do sorriso gengival pela técnica Flapless numa paciente em tratamento ortodôntico. Relato de caso: Paciente jovem, gênero feminino, compareceu ao atendimento odontológico com a queixa principal de insatisfação com o sorriso. Após exame clínico oral, foi observado uma exposição excessiva da gengiva ao sorrir e um desequilíbrio do contorno gengival. Ademais, devido uso do aparelho ortodôntico, apresentou uma higiene oral comprometida, o que causou hiperplasia gengival. Após a sondagem e incisão com bisel interno dos dentes 25 ao 15 realizando a remoção do colarinho e desenhando um novo contorno dos zênites gengivais, foi realizado o desgaste ósseo com auxílio de cinzéis de Fedi, via sulco gengival, preservando as papilas. Irrigou-se o sítio e uma nova sondagem foi executada para garantir que a distância dos tecidos supracrestais teriam sido reestabelecidos. Nos dentes 33 ao 43, foi realizada gengivectomia, pela técnica de bisel externo, visando a manutenção de um periodonto saudável. Conclusão: Os parâmetros estéticos foram respeitados de acordo com as características da paciente e, foram cumpridos acompanhamentos pós-operatórios, mostrando que a técnica Flapless aconteceu de forma bem executada e indicada, proporcionando um sorriso harmonioso e esteticamente satisfatório.
PACIENTE COM DOENÇA PERIODONTAL SEVERA, INDICAÇÃO OU NÃO PARA TRATAMENTO ENDODÔNTICO?
Authors: Jucá Márcia Furtado , Jucá Isabel Rocha Furtado
Published: October 2023

A relação real entre doença Periodontal e Pulpar foi descrita pela primeira vez em 1964 por Simaring e Goldberg. Desde então os termos lesão “Endo-perio” ou “Perio-Endo” têm sido usados para descrever lesões devido a produtos inflamatórios encontrados em graus variados tanto no periodonto quanto no tecido pulpar. A inter-relação entre doença Periodontal e Endodôntica tem despertado confusão, dúvidas e controvérsias entre os cirurgiões-dentistas, quando uma lesão perio-endo necessita de realizar uma intervenção endodôntica. O tratamento endodôntico aumenta o potencial regenerativo de dentes com doença periodontal avançada com envolvimento endodôntico secundário, então é importante identificar a correta indicação da intervenção endodôntica em casos de doença periodontal avançada a fim de ter o potencial regenerativo maior. Uma vez, que as lesões Endo-Perio podem ser interdependentes devido às conexões vasculares e anatômicas entre a polpa e o periodonto. ?A lesão Perio-endo pode cicatrizar melhor após uma adequada desinfecção e selamento do sistema endodôntico, devido a relação próxima da polpa com o ligamento periodontal, e canais laterais apicais contaminados podem favorecer pela falha na regeneração da inserção periodontal. Em casos de lesão PERIO-ENDO com bolsas muito profundas, os canais laterais mais do terço apical têm maior possibilidade de ter contaminação secundária.Então quando se visualiza pela radiografia essa alteração, ou quando tem uma bolsa que se trata e não tem remissão, encaminha-se para o tratamento endodôntico
TRATAMENTOS DE LESÕES CERVICAIS NÃO CARIOSAS ASSOCIADAS À RECESSÃO GENGIVAL: UMA REVISÃO DE LITERATURA
Authors: Chagas Anna Clara Castro das , Eleutério Brunna Mendes Arcanjo , Paulino Geice Maria Silva , Trindade Júlia Fernandes , Mendes Talita Arrais Daniel
Published: October 2023

Introdução: As lesões cervicais não cariosas (LCNC) podem ser definidas como um desgaste do substrato dentário a nível cervical, por razões distintas à cárie. Comumente estão associadas a recessões gengivais (RG), de maneira simples, elas são a migração da gengiva livre em sentido apical, de etiologia multifatorial. Objetivo: Dessa forma, esse estudo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão de literatura acerca dos tratamentos de lesões cervicais não cariosas associadas à recessão gengival. Metodologia: Assim, realizou-se uma busca na base de dados Pubmed, utilizando os descritores “Erosão dentária” e “Abrasão dentária”, combinados entre si pelo operador booleano “OR”,e, foram adicionados os descritores “Recessão gengival” e “Periodontia”associados ao operador “AND”, todos cadastrados no DECS. Nessa busca, foram encontrados 63 artigos, e, após uma criteriosa leitura de títulos e resumos, foram selecionados 6 artigos. Foram utilizados como critérios de inclusão ensaios clínicos publicados nos últimos 10 anos. Como critério de exclusão definiu-se revisões de literatura e relatos de caso. Revisão de literatura: Os tratamentos encontrados para casos de LCNC associadas à RG são recobrimento radicular com enxerto de tecido conjuntivo sozinho ou associado à restauração parcial da lesão. Além de enxerto adjunto de matriz de colágeno e enxerto modificado por matriz dérmica acelular xenogênica. Conclusão: O recobrimento radicular combinado à restauração parcial em resina composta é cabível para o tratamento de LCNC associadas à RG e gera menos sensibilidade pós operatória.
Snake Bites in The Arabian Peninsula: A Scoping Review
Authors: Alsahabi Ibtihal , Alenizi Ghadah , Eskandarani Rawan
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTIONThe aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of snake bites in the Arabian Peninsula.
METHODS A scoping review was conducted from October to December 2022, and included sources from PubMed, Ovid, the Cochrane Database, reference lists of relevant articles, and grey literature sources such as ClinicalTrials.gov and the World Health Organization’s International Clinical Trials Registry Platform. The keywords used were “Arabian Peninsula”, “Saudi Arabia”, “Qatar”, “Kuwait”, “Oman”, “United Arab Emirates”, “Bahrain”, “Yemen”, “snake venom”, “snake bite”, and “envenomation”. The inclusion criteria for selecting studies were those that explored snake bites in various regions of the Arabian Peninsula.
RESULTS 28 studies were included, with a total of 16,602 snake bite cases. In 78.57% of cases, the initial presentation was a local injury. Haematological manifestations were seen in several of the reported cases, while some cases showed neurological symptoms and cardiac manifestation. Leucocytosis, thrombocytopenia/thrombocytosis, and acute kidney injury and proteinuria were also observed. The administered dose of antivenom varied, and post-antivenom complications were seen in less than one third of the reported cases.
CONCLUSIONThe current body of literature does not provide a concise management plan for snake bite in the Arabian Peninsula. We provide a proposed plan for treating and monitoring such cases.
PENINGKATAN KAPASITAS SUMBER DAYA MANUSIA PADA BUMDESA DI KABUPATEN BOJONEGORO
Authors: Wardana Arief Budi
Published: October 2023

One of the problems faced by BUMDes is the inadequate condition of human resources, especially for presenting financial reports. PKN STAN together with DPMD Provinsi Jawa Timur and DPMD Kabupaten Bojonegoro held Community Service activities to increase the capacity of Human Resources in the accounting field at BUMDes in Bojonegoro. The series of activities involving 17 BUMDes started with offline training and visitations, followed by online mentoring for a period of 2 months. The training activities have succeeded in increasing the participants' abilities by increasing the post-test scores compared to the pre-test. In addition, the BUMDes that were visited received several suggestions for improvement and continued with discussions to answer the problems encountered when using the BUMDes Accounting Application.
PELATIHAN STATISTIK DENGAN MENGGUNAKAN SPSS (STATISTICAL PRODUCT AND SERVICE SOLUTION) UNTUK PENINGKATAN KETERAMPILAN DALAM MENYELESAIKAN TUGAS AKHIR MAHASISWA SEKOLAH TINGGI ILMU EKONOMI WIYATAMANDALA
Authors: Puspita Shandy , Nurhalim Andres Dharma , Tandean Vivi Adeyani
Published: October 2023

The problem faced by final year students at the Wiyatamandala College of Economics is the lack of practice in producing scientific work. Students' lack of knowledge in making scientific work is due to a lack of understanding of research methodology and mastery of the SPSS application which can help process research data using statistical techniques, even though making research is very important to fulfill students' obligations as a graduation requirement in obtaining a bachelor's degree. The result of this service is that participants understand the concept of SPSS processing with simple research examples used as material for training in analyzing research data using the SPSS application so that students can read and analyze the output results from using the SPSS application
SOSIALISASI KEWIRAUSAHAAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN MINAT DAN MOTIVASI SISWA SMA CAHAYA KUDUS
Authors: Sutrisno Sutrisno
Published: October 2023

Entrepreneurial activities are activities that are one solution to earning income. In this service activity, the resource person carried out this activity at Cahaya Kudus High School, Muara Karang, North Jakarta. This theme was raised with the aim of providing knowledge and insight to students regarding how to do entrepreneurship in a simple way, providing motivation to students to become entrepreneurs throughtheir talents and field observations to find out the needs of society. This is also to erode the previous view which said that entrepreneurship is difficult, there will be many obstacles that arise, starting from capital problems, fear of trying, innovation and intention, so that in the end you experience failure. In fact, all of this can be overcome if the person has positive and creative thinking and prepares everythingcarefully, starting from planning, forming an ownership structure, selecting products and services as well as strategies for starting a business. In essence, entrepreneurship is simple. The obstacles that arise are caused internally. Make everything as simple as possible and don't get caught up in your own thoughts and heads.
Metaverse-based Safety Service Platform for RTO Accident Prevention: Metaverse-based RTO safety service technology through remote monitoring
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Yoon Jong Hwa , Park Hoon Min , Yoon Dal Hwan
Published: October 2023

This paper implements a Metaverse-based safe operation service platform for safe maintenance and operation of RTO. A Regenerative Thermal Oxidation (RTO) is a device that prevents volatile organic compounds (VOCs) gas generated from chemical plants, paint production and coating manufacturing, and metal surface treatment from being discharged into the atmosphere. If the plant is operated 24 hours a day, the RTO also continues to operate. In order to operate safely and preserve accident prediction, guidance and safety education on equipment are necessary.
Most of the 24-hour RTOs are long-distance, so if the equipment fails, there is a limit to immediate response, and an inefficient maintenance situation occurs. In particular, long-distance monitoring and safety training for operation are needed due to the immature handover caused by the aging trend of field personnel, complex equipment use, and personnel turnover.
A virtual space is constructed based on a metaverse, and an assembly manual for equipment structure, circuit diagrams, component characteristics, and detailed composition is shaped in 3D using digital twin technology. To this end, 3D modeling technology generates a mesh based on the design data of the RTO equipment and generates a texture of the equipment based on the actual picture. Through the reconstructed 3D virtual space in the field for 3D virtual space configuration, the user's parts are tracked by delivering immersive low latency and high-quality data to remote XR devices, PCs, and smartphones based on multi-user. At this time, AR glass (smartphone) is used to share the location of the remote user with the site as location data.
Most studies on the safe operation of RTO devices have focused on hardware safety through field monitoring and data acquisition for pressure, temperature, and VOCs emissions through sensor IoT. Most of the plants are located at a long distance, and the time to stop the plant for repair and repair work is limited. Accordingly, monitoring, which was previously operated as a 2D screen, is combined with 3D space to provide an intuitive and visible environment and efficiency.
By predicting the failure state of the facility through metaverse-based monitoring, the efficiency of maintenance can be improved, and productivity and market competitiveness can be secured by minimizing downtime. In addition, education and training in virtual space reduces the risk of failure and maintains a high level of facility maintenance to establish a safe working environment. Therefore, the system's overall safety platform can cope with serious disasters and minimize environmental impacts such as gas leaks as well as equipment failures.
Influencing Factors on Presenteeism by adult life cycle of Adult
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Park Hyeon Hee
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this study was to compare and analyze the factors influencing presenteeism by adult adult life cycle, to understand the factors influencing presenteeism by adult life cycle, and to prepare preventive measures and basic data to reduce presenteeism by adult life cycle through a social and psychological approach. An attempt was made to provide baseline data with adjusted target measures to reduce adult life cycle presenteeism. As a second analysis study using the 2019 data of the Korea Medical Panel (β-version 2.0.1), 3,539 subjects who responded to the presence or absence of presenteeism were selected. The collected data were subjected to frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, and multiple logistic regression analysis.
As a result of the study, it was found that 34.1% of young adults, 29.7% of middle-aged adults, and 17.4% of old adults subjects experienced presenteeism according to the adult life cyccle. Gender, subjective health status, suicidal ideation, and quality of life were commonly found to be influencing factors in young adults, middle-aged adults, and old adults by adult life cycle. Compared to other adult life cycles, young adults' employment type, weight control efforts, regular exercise practice, stress perception, and depression were found to be factors influencing presenteeism. In middle-aged adults, age, employment type, body mass index, stress perception, anxiety and depression were found to be factors affecting presenteeism. Old adults were found to be factors influencing presenteeism by the presence or absence of a spouse and regular exercise practice.
Therefore, we propose a customized awareness-enhancing program to improve physical and mental health status ane quality of life suitable for the subject, considering women who affect presenteeism by life cycle, poor subjective health atatus, suicidal thoughts, and below average. Finally, various measures and policies that can enhance the understanding of presenteeism by adult life cycle and reduce the losses caused by it should be prepared.
A study on the promotion of mobility rights and safety management of the visually impaired: Focusing on railroad facilities
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Lim Jae Yeon
Published: October 2023

This study aims to suggest improvement measures to improve the mobility rights and safety of the visually impaired. Although various policies regarding the disabled are being implemented in Korea, demands for guaranteeing the right to movement and ensuring safety for the disabled are constantly being raised. In addition, safety accidents for the visually impaired occur frequently, so it is necessary to come up with improvement measures so that the visually impaired can move more conveniently and prevent safety accidents.
The study analyzed the suitability of installation of facilities for the disabled through a survey of laws and literature related to the standards of installation and operation of convenience facilities for the visually impaired in railway facilities. In addition, implications were derived through prior research. Furthermore, we directly investigated the installation of convenience facilities for the disabled at the connection points between conventional railways and urban railways from the perspective of the visually impaired. In addition, by reflecting on the interviews with those involved, problems and areas for improvement in the operation of convenience facilities for the disabled were identified.
As a result of the study, it was analyzed that most facilities for the disabled were installed appropriately by relevant laws and design guidelines. However, it was found that convenience facilities for the visually impaired require some improvement. First, Braille blocks were not installed or broken at transfer points between conventional and urban railways. Second, Braille guide maps to guide visually impaired people were installed far away from the movement route. Third it was determined that there was no legal standard for installing a device that prevents visually impaired people from entering the escalator in the opposite direction, which could pose a threat to the safety of the visually impaired. Lastly, it was analyzed that it was difficult for visually impaired people to find a train to board and that they had great difficulty finding their designated seat after boarding.
To improve these problems, it was analyzed that disconnected sections of Braille blocks should be resolved, Braille guidance maps should be placed in appropriate spaces along the movement route, installation of voice guidance devices should be increased, and these facilities should be carefully maintained. Furthermore, it is necessary to enact related laws to legally mandate the installation of warning sounds to prevent reverse escalator entry and to install new beacons or NFC (Near Field Communication) facilities so that visually impaired people can easily find their trains and designated seats when using trains.
The Effect of Unstable State·Behavior on the Frequency and Strength of Accident Rate at Construction Sites
Authors:   Form of Public Safety and Culture, Hong Ha Na , Park Jong Yong , Kim Hong Sub
Published: October 2023

Although the government is strengthening safety inspections and reforming the system, the number of construction accident victims (work accident victims) and the accident rate has been increasing over the past five years (2018~2022). This requires analyzing which areas to focus on through construction disaster data.
In this study, we intend to analyze construction accidents using the Risk Assessment theory. According to the Risk Assessment theory, Hazard was classified into the frequency and intensity of accident rates. The research problem is, First, how unstable state and unstable behavior at construction sites will effect the factors that cause frequent accidents (the frequency of accident rates). Second, unstable state and unstable behavior at construction sites will affect the type of disaster (intensity of accident rate) in which disaster occur strongly.
A survey was conducted between June and July 2023 on 189 managers and workers working at domestic construction sites to find out the effect of unsafe state and unsafe behavior on frequency and intensity at construction sites. The questionnaire consisted of 4 general characteristics, 7 independent variables (unstable state, unstable behavior), and 7 dependent variables (frequency, intensity). The analysis method was found to be good as a result of the validity and reliability analysis of the survey item, and frequency analysis and correlation analysis were conducted using the Jamovi program, and hypothesis verification was conducted through regression analysis.
As a result of the study, the hypothesis on the unstable state of the construction site was rejected by the significant probability p value, and all hypothesis on the unstable behavior were adopted. The research conclusions are as follows. First, controlling for anxiety behavior by major construction sites reduces the frequency of accidents rates. Second, controlling for anxiety behavior by major disaster type at construction sites reduces the intensity of accidents rate. Third, controlling unstable behavior at construction sites reduces the frequency and intensity of accident rates. This means that continued research into unstable behavior at construction sites is needed.
Weaponisation of trespass to land and its implications for land justice and enjoyment of property rights in neoliberal Uganda
Authors: Nakayi Rose
Published: October 2023

Protection of the right toproperty is among the central concerns of Uganda’s Constitution and laws. The law on civil and criminal trespass aims at facilitating enjoyment of property by prescribing damages for civil trespass and penalty for criminal trespass. Despite this, criminal and civil trespass have been used as weapons by some actors in land conflicts to undermine property rights of weaker parties and escalate land conflicts. The relationship among property, land conflicts and trespass is a theme of empirical significance in Uganda. Yet, weaponisation of trespass and its repercussions on property rights and resolution of land conflicts in Uganda is not significantly studied. This paper fills this gap. It conceptualizes criminal and civil trespass as embedded in the law, and how they have been weaponised. Using qualitative methods (analysis of literature, court decisions, and web based material) the paper finds that criminal trespass has been weaponized to target weaker parties to land conflicts hence impacting on their property rights and delivery of land justice. Using the criminal justice system, they are charged with criminal trespass, incarcerated, and are unable to pursue  civil remedies from courts of law, hence protracting the underlying civil/land dispute. Civil trespass has also been misused within Uganda’s escalating land dispute terrain; in pursuit of selfish objectives rather than of justice. Uganda’s neoliberal context is an enabler of all the above.  Recalibration of the civil justice system for efficience and amendment to section 302 to offer clarity  on the boundaries of its application are recommended.
‘But For’ Test in Proving Causation in Insurance Claims in Uganda
Authors: Okurut Emmanuel
Published: October 2023

Causation in insurance law refers to the cause-and-effect relationship between an event and the resulting loss or damage. Causation is an important concept because it determines whether an insured party is entitled to coverage under a particular policy. There are several legal principles that are used to evaluate causation in insurance disputes, including the proximate cause rule and the ‘but for’ test. The ‘but for’ test, which inquires whether the loss would not have occurred ‘but for’ the occurrence of the covered event, has been criticized for its oversimplification of the causation analysis and its failure to adequately consider the complex causal chain that often underlies loss. In addition, the ‘but for’ test tends to draw a number of false negatives while taking into account certain irrelevant considerations. In contrast, the proximate cause rule, which requires that the covered event be the primary cause of the loss or damage, offers a more nuanced and comprehensive approach to causation analysis. It considers the full range of factors that may have contributed to the loss or damage and allows for a more flexible and context-specific analysis of causation. This article argued that the ‘but for’ test is an unreliable method for proving causation in insurance law and that the proximate cause rule is more appropriate. This article concluded that the proximate cause rule is a more reliable method for proving causation in insurance law and should be adopted as the standard for determining coverage under an insurance policy.
Nigeria Start-up Act 2022 as a Catalyst for Technological Development and Economic Growth in Nigeria
Authors: Adelodun Yunus , Adelodun Daibu Abdulrazaq
Published: October 2023

This century has heralded technological advancement in human history, particularly in Africa. The influx of technological advancement currently in play all over the world and the economic benefits that come with such advancement has necessitated the need for some regulations. Hence, stakeholders particularly, governments all over the world have made efforts to regulate and support investments in technology. These supports include laws, policies and other incentives that promote technology. Recently, the Nigerian National Assembly passed the Nigeria Start-up Act (NSA), 2022 to provide a regulatory framework for the development of start-ups as well as to provide an enabling environment for the establishment, development, growth and operation of start-ups and technology-related talents in Nigeria. The Act also seeks to position Nigeria’s start-ups ecosystem as a leading digital technology centre in Africa in terms of excellent innovators with exportable skills and capacity. It is projected that the NSA will immensely contribute to technological development for Nigerian start-up companies to compete with their counterparts at the regional and international scene. This article examines the nature of start-ups and the Nigeria Start-up Act, 2022. It further analyses the pre-enactment of the Start-up Act era in Nigeria, the emergence of the Start-up Act, the impacts the Start-up Act might have on technological development, the challenges of the Act as well as the general challenges faced by start-ups in Nigeria. The article argues that the NSA is a welcome and commendable effort for technological development and economic growth in Nigeria.
Qatar's Path to a Knowledge-Based Economy: A Content Analysis of Entrepreneurship Training Initiatives
Authors: Gangi Yagoub Ali , Idris Alfadil Timan
Published: October 2023

In its pursuit of economic diversification and the transformation towards a knowledge-based economy, Qatar has acknowledged the pivotal role of entrepreneurship as a driving force for innovation and economic advancement. This study presents a content analysis endeavour that delves into the significance of entrepreneurship training in shaping Qatar's journey towards the knowledge-based economy. By examining aspects such as program design, content, trainer profiles, and teaching methodologies within entrepreneurship training programs, this investigation aims to uncover the influence of these initiatives on Qatar's strategy for economic diversification. Notably, the research findings underscore a dominance of entrepreneurial and business management skills in the content of entrepreneurship training, while academic trainers employing traditional educational methods are prevalent among training institutions. Against the backdrop of entrepreneurship training preceding formal education, this research endeavours to illuminate the roles played by entrepreneurship skills, business and management expertise, and innovation capabilities in elevating Qatar's competitive stance and fostering a knowledge-driven economy. This inquiry addresses a research gap by responding to the limited literature concerning the intersection of training and knowledge economy within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. Through meticulous content analysis and insights drawn from prior research, the study offers substantiated perspectives that can inform the development and refinement of forthcoming entrepreneurship training programs. This research initiative enriches the expanding knowledge reservoir by providing a comprehensive comprehension of the alignment between entrepreneurship training and Qatar's ambitions for a competitive knowledge-based economic landscape.
Two Stroke Dual Fuel Engine Performance Analysis on Liquid and Gas Fuel Mode Related to the New Training Demands for Marine Engineers
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Hristov Delyan , Vasilev Dimitar ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Kurtev Iliyan
Published: October 2023

The present publication shows the results of the planned experiment with a two-stroke dual fuel engine with low pressure of the fuel gas supply in simulated environment on the Wartsila Voyage technological simulator available in Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy. The aim of the publication is to facilitate the training process for the specific features in the two different modes of operation of the dual fuel engines on liquid and gas fuel in the context of the turbocharging system condition. The outcomes of the training need to cover the minimum knowledge for safe operation of the ship power plant by the trainees. The subject of the research is a low-speed two-stroke dual fuel engine WIN GD 6X72 DF. The plan of the experiment includes variation in the degree of fouling of the turbine and compressor side of the engine turbocharger ABB A180L and the associated deviations in the engine performance parameters. The variety of performance parameters selected for examination allows the conclusion of several outcomes with technical and educational benefits for the training process. They could be used in the lectures and exercises carried out with the under- and post-graduates in the marine engineering specialty.
Maritime Cybersecurity Education and Training at Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Nikolov Borislav
Published: October 2023

As of the beginning of 2021, a set of new requirements has been introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), necessitating established rules and measures about the cybersecurity of the ship’s systems. That is to ensure a certain level of cybersecurity onboard, as well as re-occurring training of onboard staff, is required, to maintain cybersecurity measures. That leads to a new vector of postgraduate certification and namely – ships’ system cybersecurity and cybersecurity management. Its purpose is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills, related to fulfilling the requirements of the IMO. This paper examines some aspects of education and training of the ship’s crew regarding cybersecurity.
Maritime Security Initiatives at Maap: Implications for a Ched-Funded Partnership with the University of Wollongong Australia
Authors:   Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, Baylon Angelica , Santos Eduardo
Published: October 2023

This is a qualitative research for the preparation of the funded proposal using the following methods of data collection : interviews, observations , document analysis, internet search and the references and sources have been acknowledged. Based on the Maritime Security Initiatives of the Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (MAAP) Philippines and the University of Wollongong (UOW) through its Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS) course offerings, the common denominators between these two institutions were analyzed for the possible joint maritime security training project that will be led by MAAP and funded by the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) through the Foreign Scholarship Training Program (FSTP) for the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) this June 2023. The joint partnerships are justified. The paper presents a brief Project Description, Short-Term and Long-Term Goals of HEI/s, Main Objective/Expected Transformation or Effects of the Project; Response to the Grant Thrusts, Indicators of Sustainability and its Responsiveness to SDGS, AMbisyon 2040 and MIDP2028. The maritime security training project would steer the development path towards enabling Filipinos to attain all dimensions of development (economic, human and physical capital, institutional, social, and cultural) for a strong, comfortable, and secure Philippines.
Maritime Education and Training (met) Cybersecurity and iso/iec 27001:2022 from Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific (maap) Perspectives and Traditions
Authors:   Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, Santos Eduardo , Amon Michael
Published: October 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has promoted the cybersecurity or maritime cyber risk management in raising awareness across the industry on how to tackle the extent to which a technology asset is threatened by a potential circumstance or event, which may result in shipping-related operational, safety or security failures brought about by information or systems being hacked, breached, or compromised. Survey says that among all industries, the education sector ranked as the least secured with 87% having experienced at least one attack. Hence, Cybersecurity for MET is indispensable for the protection of networks, devices, and data from unauthorized or unintended access or illegal use. This paper shall be using quantitative and quantitative methods of research. Fortunately, ISO has published ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information security, cybersecurity and privacy protection – Information security management systems – Requirements and MAAP has its Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan. This paper shall use a historical research method related to MAAP Cybersecurity traditions and perspectives to align with the new international standard.
Implementing Innovative Approaches and Learning Methods in Maritime Education
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Grancharova Valentina , Lutzkanova Siyana ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Published: October 2023

The maritime education is generally developed in two directions: training of seafarers and port specialists. Nowadays, the shipping business is changing rapidly and in the era of digitalization the working staff should be able to use computerized information systems and to understand the capabilities of automated programs in order to respond to existing and future requirements in this area. The main goal is to prepare highly skilled personnel trained to work in continuous change in the digital era. The current state of the job market for maritime personnel requires the introduction of new approaches and more practically directed learning methods. The acquisition of the basic science and fundamental engineering courses required for seafarers or port specialists are not sufficient. They need to achieve more practical and cognitive skills throughout their education and training courses. This paper discusses some innovative methods and approaches used for learning and training considering important changes and ongoing digitalization in the maritime industry combined with necessary soft skills management. The proposed adaptive self-correcting model of training course is developed based on the authors’ experience in maritime education with students and on empirical method of research and system analyses performed with seafarers and port specialists with long practical experience.
The Role of Maritime Education in Digitalization
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Narleva Kamelia , Gancheva Yana ,   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy
Published: October 2023

As a result of the rapid technological development and the introduction of digitalization, a radical change occurs in the functioning and operation of the maritime industry. Digitalization places new demands on human resources in the sector. As a result, there is a gap between the demand and the supply of knowledge, skills and opportunities. In this context, this paper aims to justify the new role, tasks and instruments for forming a new educational environment of the maritime education in accordance with the current digitalization of maritime universities. The research proves that digitalization is not only a collection of technological solutions and software products, but also comprises design, management and control of the educational process in an innovation environment with the help of management tools – entrepreneurial hubs, active interactions and talent management of the organization. The research uses the multimethod approach. The systems approach, analysis and synthesis are the main research methods.
Entrepreneurship – a Tool for Renewal and Modernization Ofthe Educational System
Authors:   Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy, Kalinova Zhaneta
Published: October 2023

One of the important aspects of organizational functioning is the adaptation process. Classically, the process is seen as adaptation to changes in the environment. and a factor for effective functioning. The publication presents the adaptation process as a cause of organizational aging – a classic problem of organizational development. As social systems, organizations go through stages analogous to biological systems. This presentation examines the specifics of the development process of organizations using a model representing the life cycle of an organizational system. The organization faces daily problems of different nature. In the stages of its life cycle, when it succeeds in dealing with problems, we see organizational growth. Over time, as a result of a declining ability to make adequate decisions, the organization reaches decline. There are a number of techniques for returning organizations to their creative period. In this context, this publication presents entrepreneurship as a tool for organizational renewal and modernization of educational systems. The conclusions drawn are supported by a study of a model organization Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy. The main research method applied is statistical analysis.
Precision Medicine in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Mathew Thomas Vinay , Linden Hannah , Gralow Julie , Van Loon Katherine , Williams LaToya , Dubard-Gault Marianne , Maria Lopez Ana
Published: October 2023

Dr. Julie Gralow delivered the plenary session on the topic “Precision Medicine in Low- and Middle-Income Countries” during session 7. She explored the barriers to precision oncology in low and middle-income countries. She detailed the examples of initiatives that have improved the availability and accessibility of cancer medicines, such as the World Health Organization model list of essential medicines, the Max Foundation, and the Union for International Cancer Control Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition. She also discussed initiatives that have improved access to diagnostics in low and middle-income countries, such as The American Society of Clinical Pathology Partners for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment in Africa and the “Spot on CML” test. Some methods to increase the capacity and infrastructure for precision medicine, such as molecular tumor boards and the National Cancer Grid of India, were also discussed. She closed her talk with an appeal to push for equitable access to precision medicine through international cooperation. Following her address, a question-and-answer session brought an end to session 7.
Self-Sampling Methods for STI Screening among College Women: A Qualitative Study to Identify Opinion Leaders
Authors: Johnson Kaeli C. , Akpan Idara N. , Kinard Ashlyn , Reeves Jaquetta , Griner Stacey B.
Published: October 2023

Background Nearly half of new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) occur in young adults, however, less than half of young adult women receive STI screening annually. Novel screening strategies could aid in reducing screening barriers and improving screening rates. Self-sampling methods (sample collection at home) could be an innovative solution to improve screening rates among young adult women: however, there is little research exploring how knowledge of self-sampling methods is shared with this population. Thus, the purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of opinion leaders on self-sampling methods for STI screening among college women. Methods Participants (n=24) were sexually active, young adult (18-24), college women who attended a university in the southeastern United States. The interview guide was based on the opinion leaders construct from the Diffusion of Innovation theory. Two coders independently coded 10% of interviews with a Cohen’s Kappa of .84, and subsequent interviews were thematically coded by a singular coder. Results Opinion leaders fell into two categories: internal and external, with internal including resident assistants, student government leaders, coaches and captains, and sorority leaders. These campus leaders were discussed as opinion leaders because they influence decision-making and are seen as role models and trustworthy. External opinion leaders included celebrities or artists who were open about health issues or sexual topics and politically involved celebrities, who may have larger platforms to discuss self-sampling methods. Discussion New, innovative strategies for STI screening, such as self-sampling methods, could be a solution to overcome the barriers hindering annual STI screening among college women. Opinion leaders may play an important role in shaping the perception and dissemination of knowledge regarding self-sampling methods for STI screening among this demographic. Conclusion Opinion leaders can be used as conduits for health information on self-sampling methods within the college community and in the social system at a broader level.
Deformation and energy dissipation of steel box girders of cable-stayed bridges subjected to blast loadings
Authors:   Department of Civil Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Zhu Yu , Zhao Shaoyu ,   School of Engineering, RMIT University, Bundoora, VIC 3083 Australia, Zhang Yuye ,   Department of Civil Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology
Published: October 2023

Steel box girders are widely used in cable-stayed bridges, while they are prone to severe damage under explosions. This paper investigates the deformation and energy dissipation of steel box girder of cable-stayed bridges under blast impact, caused by the accidental explosions of tanker trucks and vehicles. In this study, Hypermesh and LS-DYNA are employed to simulate the dynamic responses of a real steel box girder cable-stayed bridge under explosions. The deformation response and energy absorption of the box girder under explosions are investigated. Several failure modes and failure processes are analyzed and summarized. The findings indicate that the failure mode of an orthotropic steel bridge panel under blast impact is primarily local damage, with the damage process being divided into three stages: local plate deformation, fragment formation, and petal formation. For bridge deck explosions, the main energy dissipation components of steel girders are the bridge panel, web, diaphragm and rib stiffeners. The research results can provide the basis for the follow-up study on the anti-explosion safety of bridge structures.
Bioactive compounds found in Cucumis sativus demonstrate optimal binding affinity to PTP1B.
Authors:   Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State., Ogunbiyi Olubunmi Esther , Ogunbiyi Babafemi Tosin ,   Department of Biochemistry, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State., Adeleke Stephen Opeyemi ,   Department of Biocomputing, Eureka Research Laboratory, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Arietarhire Leviticus O. ,   Department of Anatomy, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State., Alege Pelumi Ezekiel ,   Department of Biocomputing, Eureka Research Laboratory, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria., Olugbogi Ezekiel Abiola ,   Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Olanrewaju John Afees ,   Department of Biocomputing, Eureka Research Laboratory, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Published: October 2023

Diabetes mellitus is a group of cardiometabolic disorders defined by elevated blood sugar levels. The majority of people affected by this disease reside in rural areas of low- and middle-income countries. The PTP1B inhibitory enzyme is involved in the control of leptin and insulin signaling. The Cucumis sativus plant, which includes several phytochemical constituents, has been shown to have antidiabetic properties. This study examines the in silico inhibitory potential of bioactive compounds obtained from Cucumis sativus against a potentially diabetogenic enzyme, PTP1B. (Trodusquesmine). The analysis resulted in scores for the first five compounds (isoorientin, chlorogenic acid, isovitexin, caffeic acid, and ferullic acid) ranging from -8.60 to -6.44 kcal/mol. The MM-GBSA of each ligand is expressed as follows: -56.46, -51.13, -51.63, -53.06 and -52.65 ΔGbind. Researchers are looking for plants that can be used as stable treatments with few side effects, although many drugs are already used to treat diabetes. As a result, the molecular bond, generalized molecular mechanics surface area (MM-GBSA) and properties of the lead compound ADMETox were determined.