bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Small Business Apparel Retailing in Jamaica: An Exploratory Investigation into Product Development Processes and Practices
Authors: Johnson-Leslie Natalie , Gaskill LuAnn
Published: February 2021

While the process and practices of retail product development in developed countries have been documented, avoid exists in descriptive analysis regarding retail product development in an international setting. The primary purpose of this study was to explore small business apparel retailing, and specifically the retail product development process and practices in Jamaica. Using the case study approach, five apparel retailers in Jamaica who engaged in retail product development are profiled. In- depth interviews, observations, and documents were used to collect data and results were presented after analysis. The findings revealed that the process of product exclusivity, training of workers, modern technological devices, networking, and product quality were of major concern to apparel retailers in Jamaica, which is shown to be very similar to the retail product development process carried out in the U.S.A.
Focused Group Interviews as an Innovative Quanti- Qualitative Methodology (QQM ): Integrating Quantitative Elements into a Qualitative Methodology
Authors: Grim Brian , Harmon Alison , Gromis Judy
Published: February 2021

There is a sharp divide between quantitative and qualitative methodologies in the social sciences. We investigate an innovative way to bridge this gap that incorporates quantitative techniques into a qualitative method, the “quanti-qualitative method” (QQM). Specifically, our research utilized small survey questionnaires and experiment-like activities as part of the question rout e in a series of five focused group interviews on nutrition education. We show how these quantitative-type activities fit naturally with our question route and contributed to testing the hypotheses within the context of the five important characteristics of focused group interviews. The innovative use of QQM in focused group interviews makes data analysis easier and more transparent and permits collection of richer, more multifaceted data in a cost-effective fashion.
The Photo Essay: A Visual Research Method for Educating Obstetricians and Other Health Care Professionals
Authors: Quinn Gwendolyn , Albrecht Terrance , Mahan Charles , Bell-Ellison Bethany , Akintobi Tabia , Reynolds Beth , Jeffers Delores
Published: February 2021

When it comes to issues related to low-income women seeking early, adequate, or continuous prenatal ca re, the public health and medical communities continue to tell women to take responsibility for their actions. Rarely are messages aimed at providers. To help physicians see how factors in their offices and clinics can affect service utilization, the photo essay, a visual qualitative research strategy was developed using low- income minority and disenfranchised women who had recently given birth or were near to giving birth. Eight photo essays were completed. Together, the narratives, in collaboration with the photos, provided an opportunity for physicians to hear and observe women, as consumers, as they expanded their descriptions of their prenatal care experience.
Ring of Silence: African American Women’s Experiences Related to their Breasts and Breast Cancer Screening
Authors: Thomas Eileen
Published: February 2021

The purpose of this study was to explore women’s memories and feelings concerning their breasts and breast cancer screening experiences in relation to their current breast cancer screening behaviors. Twelve African American women shared stories that were generated in written narratives and individual interviews. Two core themes emerged from the data analysis: silence and societal contradictions. On further review and interpretation of the core themes, one integrative theme became apparent: Ring of silence. Contradictory messages women receive from society, both voiced and unvoiced, can have a long- term effect on how some women perceive their bodies, and how they value early detection related to breast cancer screening.
College Student Mentors and Latino Youth: A Qualitative Study of the Mentoring Relationship
Authors: Knoche Lisa , Zamboanga Byron
Published: February 2021

This phenomenological study describes the meaning of mentoring relationships from the perspectives of six purposefully selected mentors involved in the Latino Achievement Mentoring Program (LAMP), and investigates underlying themes regarding the mentors’ relationships. Clusters of themes pertaining to the mentors’ relationship with the mentee, the relationship of the mentor with the mentee’s family, and the mentors’ personal and professional development contributed to the meaning of the mentoring relationship for LAMP mentors. Mentors highlighted challenges that characterized the mentoring relationships at various points in time: However, relations hip strengths outweighed potential obstacles. Findings are useful for programs that target Latino youth, and have implications for the recruitment and retention of mentors. Findings bring to light the need for future rese arch that considers the quality of the mentoring relationship and its influence on outcomes for mentoring participants.
The Construction of Ethnic Identity of Balkan Muslim Immigrants: A Narrativization of Personal Experiences
Authors: Miskovic Maya
Published: February 2021

This paper explores the construction of ethnic identity in the first generation of Balkan Muslim immigrants now living in the Chicago metropolitan area, with the aim of showing the intricacy of global events (civil wars in the homeland and war on terror in the host society) and local contexts (meaning- making occurring during the interviews). In-depth interviews conducted with three men were treated as a series of narratives in order to emphasize the importance of personal meaning-making. With awareness that “Muslim” can denote various subjectivities, this paper proposes research that theorizes the constant shift of identities, the interplay between ascribed and performed ethnicity, as well as the role of societal and historical mediators that influence the agency of these identities.
Impact of Attachment Styles on Relationship Satisfaction: Mediating Role of Phubbing Behavior
Authors:   Air University Islamabad., Shams Marryam
Published: February 2021

Being a technology driven and triggered world, it is extremely important for the individuals to remain virtually connected. But sometimes such virtual connections lead the individuals towards phubbing because of which relational satisfaction among the individuals has been lost. The purpose of our study is to analyze the impact of the individual attachment styles on the relationship satisfaction by the mediating role of phubbing behavior. In light of Bowlby attachments styles our study conceptualizes that secured individuals are contended with their surrounding’s hence phubless, and remain contended in their relationships. Whereas the insecurely attached individuals are the ones who phubbed more which ultimately leads them towards less relationship satisfaction. The present study is the first to conceptualize such framework.
Strategi Pemasaran Industri Ukir (Rancak Gamelan) Desa Karangasem, Manyaran Kab. Wonogiri Sebagai Desa Sentra Industri Kayu
Authors: Katniati Lyly , Sulistyowati Ecclisia , Salamah Umi , Adhi Saputro Wahyu
Published: February 2021

Era globalisasi dimana pasar menyediakan banyak sekali berbagai macam produk yang dijual. Perdagangan global saat ini telah dilakukan di seluruh negara di dunia. Rancak gamelan memang bukan komoditas utama dalam ekspor, tetapi rancak gamelan turut andil dalam meningkatkan devisa negara ini. Dalam hal ini, dapat dikatakan bahwa industri rancak gamelan Indonesia mulai mengembangkan pasarnya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis strategi pemasaran industri ukir (rancak gamelan) Desa Karangasem. Penelitian ini menggunakan dua data yaitu data primer dan data sekunder. Data primer didapatkan dengan cara melakukan wawancara menggunakan alat kuesioner dengan responden sejumlah 30 orang yang terbagi ke dalam produsen dan konsumen. Data sekunder merupakan data yang diperoleh dari sumber data yang sudah ada dan relevan seperti jurnal, buku dan tulisan yang mendukung penelitian ini. Alat analisis yang digunakan dalam penelitian kualitatif ini seperti analisis SAP dan analisis SWOT. Kekuatan yang ada dalam industri ukir (rancak gamelan) adalah kualitas produk yang dihasilkan cukup baik. Salah satu kelemahan yang ada adalah dari sisi sumber daya manusia yang mengelola dan control pada bagian produksi. Peluang yang dapat dimanfaatkan oleh industri ukir (rancak gamelan) Desa Karangasem adalah pengembangan untuk pasar ekspor yang masih terbuka lebar. Tantangan yang harus dihadapi oleh industri ukir (rancak gamelan) Desa Karangasem adalah adanya pesaing-pesaing baru yang akan bermunculan. Jika didasarkan pada hasil SAP maka dapat dikategorikan bahwa sentra industri ukir (rancak gamelan) berada pada posisi kuat dengan skor 3,25.
Analisis Pengaruh Kepuasan Pelanggan Melalui Kualitas Produk Tape Ketan Daun Jambu
Authors: Afifah Afifah , Setiadi Roby , Mukson Mukson , Fitralisma Gian , Ikhwan Syariefull , Dwita Kumala Findhy
Published: February 2021

Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk mengetahui serta mengukur kepuasan pelanggan melalui kualitas produk tape ketan daun jambu di Banjarharjo Kabupaten Brebes dengan menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif assosiatif. Peneliti membuat serta menyebar kuesioner kepada 30 responden yang merupakan sampel dari jumlah populasi pelanggan tape ketan daun jambu yang berada di Kecamatan Banjarharjo untuk dapat diteliti serta dianalisis sesuai dengan data yang telah disebar. Teknik analisis data pada penelitian ini menggunakan Uji Validitas, Uji Reliabilitas, Uji Regresi Sederhana, Uji Determinasi (R) dan Uji Hipotesis (Uji-t). Hasil distribusi responden penelitian ini adalah persepsi responden Kualitas Produk Tape Ketan Daun Jambu “Dio” memiliki nilai distribusi responden sebesar 4,11 dan masuk pada kategori interpretasi baik, dan persepsi responden terhadap kepuasan pelanggan tape ketan daun jambu “Dio” memiliki nilai distribusi responden dengan total 3,87  dan masuk pada kategori interpretasi puas. Sedangkan hasil pengujian yang diperoleh terdapat pengaruh positif kuat dan siginifikan antara kualitas produk Tape Ketan daun Jambu “Dio” terhadap kepuasan pelanggan. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari model Regresi Linier Sederhana Y = 4,477+ 1,616X, nilai koefisien korelasi r = 0,408, kontribusi variabel kualitas produk terhadap variabel kepuasan pelanggan sebesar 16,6%, pengaruh kualitas produk terhadap kepuasan pelanggan signifikan karena t hitung > t tabel (3,128 > 1,701).
Pengaruh Work Engagement Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan
Authors: Rohana Manalu Asipola , Thamrin Rinandar , Hasan Muridha , Syahputra Deny
Published: February 2021

Dalam menjalankan kegiatan operasionalnya, organisasi pasti memiliki beberapa faktor yang terikat dan berpengaruh satu sama lain dan salah satunya adalah sumber daya manusia yang dimililkinya. Penelitian akan meneliti mengenai pengaruh work engagement terhadap kinerja pegawai di BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Binjai. Pendekatan yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif. Lokasi penelitian dilakukan di BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Binjai. Objek penelitian ini adalah work engagement sebagai variabel X dan kinerja pegawai sebagai variabel Y. Dari hasil penelitian didapatkan bahwa work engagement (X) berpengaruh lebih dominan terhadap kinerja pegawai BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Binjai. Selain itu Work Engagement berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap kinerja pegawai di BPJS Ketenagakerjaan Cabang Binjai dengan thitung > ttabel (2.759 > 2.030) dan nilai koefisien regresi sebesar 0.389 atau 38,9%.
Lectoescritura inicial en Centroamérica y República Dominicana: aprendizajes, recomendaciones y desafíos
Authors: Vijil Josefina
Published: February 2021

El presente artículo pretende detallar brevemente lo que hemos aprendido acerca de la Lectoescritura Inicial en Centroamérica y República Dominicana, sus potencialidades y desafíos, a través de los diferentes componentes del Programa de Capacidades LAC Reads (PCLR) a lo largo de 3 años de ejecución. A partir de lo estudiado, ofrece propuestas para la construcción de una agenda de investigación en lectoescritura inicial en la región e identifica áreas potenciales donde el programa podría expandirse y desarrollar su trabajo.
STRATEGI PEMECAHAN MASALAH DALAM MATEMATIKA
Authors: Dinata Karsoni Berta
Published: February 2021

The main purpose of studying mathematics is to find ways to solve problems or mathematics problems. What is meant by problems or mathematics problems is a thing that final result, or how to solve it is not known. In solving mathematical problems there are several strategies that can be used that are: direct proof, indirect proof, verification with contradiction, proof with examples of denying, reverse working strategy, pattern discovery, and the use of bird house principles.
PENERAPAN MODEL PEMBELAJARAN GROUP INVESTIGATION (GI) PADA MATERI PERSAMAAN GARIS LURUS DITINJAU DARI KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA SEKOLAH MENENGAH PERTAMA
Authors: Meilasari Venty
Published: February 2021

This research aimed to find out: (1) which one providing better mathematics learning outcomes, GI model or direct learning model, (2) which one providing better mathematics learning outcomes, the high, medium or low learning independence students, (3) interaction between learning models and learning independence on mathematics learning outcomes. This research used the quasi-experimental research method with 2×3 factorial design. The population were all students of the 8 th class of SMP Negeri 6 Surakarta on academic year 2015/2016. The sample was taken using purposive sampling. The instruments used were learning independence questionnaire and mathematics learning outcomes test. The proposed hypothesis of the research were analyzed by using two-way analysis of variance. The conclusions of this research were as follow. (1) GI model provided better mathematics outcomes than direct learning model. (2) The high learning independence student had better mathematics learning outcomes than medium and low learning independence students, and the medium had as good as low learning independence students. (3) there was no interaction between learning models and learning independence on mathematics learning outcomes.
MISKONSEPSI SISWA PADA MATERI SISTEM PERSAMAAN LINEAR DUA VARIABEL (SPLDV) BERDASARKAN PROSES BERPIKIR KRITIS DITINJAU DARI KEMAMPUAN AWAL
Authors: Pratiwi Rani
Published: February 2021

This research aims to determine the misconceptions of students of SMPN 1 Negeri Besar with high initial ability, moderate and low in solving the problem SPLDV based on critical thinking process. The research was a qualitative research. The subjects of the research were taken by using purposive sampling. The method used is test method and interview method equipped with CRI (Certainty of Response Index). The result of the research is that students with high initial ability do not experience misconception at every stage of critical thinking process, students with initial ability is experiencing misconception at analytical stage that is the concept of negative integer operation on both sides, whereas students with low initial ability have misconception at analysis stage and alternative settlement stage.
PENERAPAN PEMBELAJARAN KOOPERATIF TIPE STAD BERBASIS LESSON STUDY PADA MATA KULIAH ALJABAR LINIER
Authors: Handayani Ratih
Published: February 2021

The Implementation of STAD based lesson study on algebra subject is the problem in this research. This research is aimed at knowing how the implementation of STAD basedlLesson study on algebra subject is. This is a descriptive qualitative research which was done in three cycles consisting of “plan, do, and see” action in each of the cycles. The research subject was the third semester students of Mathematic departement. Based on the observation result done by the research observers, it was found that the implementation of STAD based Lesson Study enabled the lecturer and the students to learn cooperatively in the teaching and learning process on Algebra subject.
PENGEMBANGAN BAHAN AJAR MATEMATIKA DENGAN MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING UNTUK MENGEMBANGKAN KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR KRITIS
Authors: Efendi Deni
Published: February 2021

This research aimed to find out the validity and effectivity of Discovery Learning Model-integrated mathematics instructional materials on SPLDV topic viewedthrough critical thinking skill improvement and percentage of students’ learning completion. It occupied Reserach and Development utilizing procedures established by Borg and Gall, with only performing up to main product revision. The research subject was students VIII G class of SMP Negeri 1 Seputih Agung, with moderate to high skill characteristic. Meanwhile, data of students’ critical thinking skill improvement were gained through pretest and posttest, using N-Gain test. Eventually, the research result pointed out that validation of mathematics instructional materials developed through Discovery Learning Model on SPLDV topic attained good and effective interpretation. It was seen through moderatecategorized calculation of N-Gain and accomplishment level of students’ learning result exceeding ideal accomplishment percentage (75%).
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA DENGAN PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
Authors: Apriza Berta
Published: February 2021

Education functions to upgrading, forming, character and develop civilization nation. Having the ability to think and actions to effective and creative in the realm of abstract and concrete can be used as self development independently. Students need to armed with critical thinking skills, systematic, logical, creative, and cooperate effectively to obtain, choose, and manage an information. Mathematics learning is directed to develop critical thinking skills and discussed open and objective because mathematics having strong and structure clear and links between the concept of the one with another concept. By analyzing learning needs of mathematics, formulate and designed a learning programs, choose a strategies and evaliated them correctly to get good results. The ability critical thinking is very important in studying new matter and that known way, and learn to ask effectively and reach a conclusion consistent with the facts. Mathematic learning with problem based learning is the concept of better used activity of the student during learning. In accordance with statements from Westwood (2008: 31) stated that PBL: 1) propel oneself directly in learning, 2) prepared students to critical thinking and analytical, 3) give opportunity to students to identify, find and use numerous this approuch in should think, 4) is the learning is very closely related to the real world and motivate students, 5) involving activeness in integrating information and skills of various the discipline, and 6) knowledge and strategy by the possibility of will be maintained and tranferred to the learning situation other, improve the ability to communicate and the social skills needed to cooperation and teamwork. By chance the learning process as an alternative in solving mathematical problems with using the ability critical think an to cultivate the scientific attitude of student.
Penerapan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) dalam Sistem Pengambilan Keputusan Order Persediaan Barang Berbasis Web
Authors: Marliana Iin
Published: February 2021

Nowaday, computers already can be used to provide choices in taking of the decision, not only used for data processing or presenting information, process of taking the decision it self is the results of a system that called Sistem Pendukung Keputusan (SPK). The system of taking the decision is possible because there has been a development of hardware technology, integration of hardware and software. In the business sector one of them is a truck and expedition which engages in the transportation services of stuffs between Lampung-Surabaya cities and vice versa. In this expedition service consists of arround used by 76 units of cars. And the supply of stuffs still used bookkeeping which is sometimes taking of the decision supply of stuffs is still handled by superiors.

Therefore, this research used Simple Additive Weighting (SAW) method which is used to make decisions in problems solving by create a design system and building software. This research will create a system when taking the decision in the supply of stuffs in the Business Entity Expedition Services with SAW method by using WEB.
Assessing Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) adoption among Malaysian academic libraries
Authors: Yusuf Aliyu Olugbenga , Abdullah Noorhidawati
Published: February 2021

This study aims to explore the adoption of the Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) model among Malaysian academic libraries. The study ensues the continuous increase in the proportion and cost of information resources (electronic and print) coupled with the current dwindling budget crushing libraries worldwide. It adopts questionnaires to elicit responses from 111 purposively selected librarians, specifically from Malaysia's academic libraries' acquisition units. This study revealed that some Malaysian academic libraries practice the user-initiated collection acquisition model, with modifications from the Patron Driven Acquisition (PDA) practiced in the developed world. Malaysian academic libraries adopt the stand-alone user-initiated collection development model instead of integrating the model with either the library OPAC or publishers ‘databases as practiced by other libraries. The user-driven acquisition model is productive considering resource usage, library budget justification, and high return on investment (ROI), according to Malaysian academic libraries.
Ranking Web of Universities: Is Webometrics a Reliable Academic Ranking?
Authors: Shehatta Ibrahim , Al-Rubaish Abdullah M. , Mahmood Khalid
Published: February 2021

Global university rankings continue to gain growing interest and have high visibility from all stakeholders. Of these, Webometrics Ranking (WR) faces many criticisms about its function. Some people believe WR evaluates only the websites of universities but not their global performance and impact as mentioned by WR authors. This stimulates us to examine the idea of using WR as a reliable academic ranking for the world universities. To test this hypothesis, we apply the WR results with two widely accepted indexes, i.e., the global university rankings and the bibliometrics. Therefore, the WR ranking of the Top 100 institutions are correlated with the corresponding values of six world ranking systems’ 2015 edition (ARWU, USNWR, QS, THE, NTU and URAP) that commonly accepted to evaluate the academic performance of the university, as well as with the objectively bibliometric indicators gathered from the Web of Science (WOS) InCitesTM - Thomson Reuters. The findings revealed that the WR results provide a good correlation with both ranking systems’ results and with 12 bibliometric variables namely: WOS Documents, Times Cited, Citation Impact (CI), Citation Impact: Category Normalized (CNCI), Citation Impact: Journal Normalized (JNCI), Impact Relative to World, % of Top 1% Documents, % of Top 10% Documents, Highly Cited Papers, h-index, International Collaborations, and % Industry Collaborations. The consistency between WR and the studied six rankings increases with increasing the weight percent of the research or bibliometric indicators in these six global rankings. Moreover, the consistency between WR and survey-based rankings (USNWR, THE and QS) increases with decreasing the weight of the subjective reputation survey indicators. The North American, especially USA universities are characterized by the extremely high visibility in WR as well as in the studied seven global rankings. Thus, web-based indicators ranking (WR) offers results of comparable and similar quality to those of the six major global university rankings. Accordingly, they have the capability to rank institutional academic performance. Moreover, the reliability could be enhanced if each university has only one web-domain that accurately reflects its actual performance and activity. We recommend all institutions to apply all ranking systems together since their criteria and indicators complement each other and can form a comprehensive index for covering various HEIs activities/functions worldwide.
Leer y escribir como interpretación de roles, aprender de experiencias de estudiantes de doctorado
Authors: Carrasco Altamirano Alma Cecilia , Méndez Ochaita Margarita Flor de María , Brambila Limón Rocío , Encinas Prudencio María Teresa Fátima , Sánchez Hernández Verónica
Published: February 2021

Este artículo reporta la investigación de las prácticas de escritura en dos programas de doctorado,en Fisiología y Oceanografía Física, para propiciar la construcción de vocaciones científicas desde el pregrado. Se optó por un paradigma cualitativo, utilizando entrevistas a profundidad con estudiantes, investigadores y administrativos, además de grupos focales con estudiantes.  Para el análisis de los datos se utilizó el atlas.ti. Los resultados sugieren que los doctorandos se convierten en especialistas “en el trabajo” en un entorno colaborativo, supervisados y guiados por expertos. En este proceso formativo, los estudiantes juegan roles de autor, lector, crítico, editor y experto local al participar gradualmente en procesos de investigación, comités de política y gestión, paneles de revisión y comisiones de evaluación. Sobre todo, aprenden a escribir artículos, a revisarlos y a someterlos a dictaminaciones de comités científicos disciplinares.
Rotary Files in Pediatric Dentistry: From Then Till Now
Authors: Pitchiah Pragadeesh A , Shivashankarappa Prathima G
Published: February 2021

The introduction of adult NiTi rotary file system for children was a revolution in the field of pediatric endodontics. With the use of these files, cost-effective, consistent obturations were made possible in shorter instrumentation time. The various restraints of adult rotary files such as file length and taper created the need for newer rotary file system. These voids were fulfilled with the advent of exclusive pediatric rotary file—Kedo-S file system. In this article, we have discussed how the innovative pediatric rotary files have made its mark overpowering the limitations of the existing adult rotary file system in children.

How to cite this article: Pitchiah PA, Shivashankarappa PG. Rotary Files in Pediatric Dentistry: From Then Till Now. J Sci Dent 2020;10(2):55–57.
Efficiency of Universal Back Resting Device in Public Health Dentistry Outreach Activities: A Cross-sectional Study among Patients and Service Care Providers
Authors: Benny Ashna M , Murugappan Senthil
Published: February 2021

Aims and objectives

This study was undertaken to analyze the benefits and drawbacks of the universal back resting device (UBRD) and to use the obtained data to rectify defects if any and modify it for the betterment of treatment outcomes at camp sites.

Materials and methods

This is a cross-sectional questionnaire study undertaken among a group of 100 patients and 100 healthcare providers who have received treatment with the aid of and provided treatment with the UBRD, respectively. The data that were obtained by analyzed and percentages were calculated using SPSS 17 for windows.

Results

The results of this study conclusively pointed out that the UBRD meets the demands that it was intended for and it can also be used as an alternative to portable dental chairs at camp sites or even in primary health centers when the available funds are insufficient in ratio to the number of people requiring treatment. The possible alteration that can be made to the device to increase its efficiency was also noted.

Conclusion

The UBRD has proved to be useful in providing oral healthcare at camp sites and could be stated that it is a fair enough alternative to conventional chairs when minimum resources are available.

Clinical significance

The UBRD is a unique device that can aid in providing better treatment and is cost efficient and if it is implemented in camp/outreach sites, it would drastically increase the number of patients getting treated in a short period of time and to an efficiency level almost as equal as a portable dental chair.

How to cite this article

Benny AM, Murugappan S. Efficiency of Universal Back Resting Device in Public Health Dentistry Outreach Activities: A Cross-sectional Study among Patients and Service Care Providers. J Sci Dent 2020;10(2):34–37.
Knowledge of Stem Cells among Pregnant Women in Rural Areas of Puducherry
Authors: Arumugam Santha , Vinodine Joice , Guna Balavaishnavi , Gobinathan Parameshwari
Published: February 2021

Stem cells are unique cells, as they have the potential to undergo repair and regeneration into a variety of distinct cell types of the body. These cells are of great importance in today's regenerative medicine and can be isolated from specific tissues of the body including oral cavity. Especially, stem cells obtained from the placenta and umbilical cord that were considered to be biologic waste can be used in the treatment of cancerous conditions also. Moreover, the recent past has plenty of studies carried out in pulpal stem cells from the dental tissues. Hence, the present study was conducted to assess the level of awareness and knowledge about different sources of stem cells and its importance among expectant mothers in rural areas of Puducherry population. Through this study, the knowledge of stem cells will be emphasized among the pregnant women.

How to cite this article: Arumugam SD, Vinodine J, Guna B, Gobinathan P. Knowledge of Stem Cells among Pregnant Women in Rural Areas of Puducherry. J Sci Dent 2020;10(2):32–33.
An Uncommon and Rare Soft Tissue Tumor of the Cheek (Schwannoma): A Case Report
Authors: Sathyanarayanan Ramanujam , Kumaravelu Raghu , Jude Nithin J
Published: February 2021

Schwannoma is usually an uncommon, benign, encapsulated, very slow-growing, usually solitary tumor that originates from Schwann cells of the nerve sheath derived from the neuroectoderm. Only 1% of schwannomas was intraoral of which the most common site is always the tongue after which the palate, floor of the mouth, buccal mucosa, lips, and jaws can be affected. Schwannoma is an uncommon benign tumor that originates from the Schwan cell of the peripheral nerves. It is difficult to diagnose clinically. In our case, the patient reported a solitary swelling present on the left cheek. The swelling was warmth, tender, and consistency is soft. Inflamed buccal mucosa was also noted and the patient had restricted mouth opening. Then, surgical excision was done under general anesthesia.

How to cite this article: Kumaravelu R, Sathyanarayanan R, Jude NJ. An Uncommon and Rare Soft Tissue Tumor of the Cheek (Schwannoma): A Case Report. J Sci Dent 2020;10(2):38–40.
Considerações sobre a participação judicial direta em defesa do meio ambiente no Brasil, no Equador e na Bolívia
Authors: Pozzetti Valmir César , Nascimento Leonardo Leite
Published: February 2021

Na América Latina, o Novo Constitucionalismo Democrático, surge como alternativa para lidar com a degradação do meio ambiente pela ação humana exploratória, possibilitando a participação judicial direta na defesa do direito ao equilíbrio ambiental e a adoção, em alguns Estados, de visão pluralista do Direito com o reconhecimento constitucional da natureza com personalidade jurídica própria. O objetivo da pesquisa foi o de analisar as formas de exercício da soberania popular e o previsto nas Constituições do Brasil, do Equador e da Bolívia que possibilitam o exercício da democracia participativa direta, pelo povo, junto ao Judiciário em defesa de interesses difusos ambientais. O método de pesquisa utilizado foi o dedutivo e técnicas de pesquisa bibliográfica. Conclui-se que é possível a um cidadão exercer seu direito político de fiscalização da gestão do patrimônio público, em benefício da coletividade, ingressando em Juízo com um instrumento processual individual de interesse coletivo para a tutela jurídica do meio ambiente; e se verificou que o reconhecimento da natureza como pessoa jurídica coletiva de interesse público nas Constituições do Equador e da Bolívia, possibilitou a legitimidade ativa de qualquer pessoa e uma maior efetividade em se garantir o direito fundamental ao meio ambiente equilibrado a todo povo.
Relevância e estratégias para viabilização da criação de corredores ecológicos em área da Mata Atlântica setentrional
Authors: Rodrigues Juliana Garcia Vidal , Moreira Sueli Aparecida , Freire Eliza Maria Xavier
Published: February 2021

A Mata Atlântica brasileira, originalmente com vasta extensão costeira desde o Rio Grande do Norte ao Rio Grande do Sul, está atualmente reduzida a arquipélago de fragmentos florestais, apesar de constituir hotspot mundial em biodiversidade. Essa fragmentação é ainda mais crítica na Mata Atlântica setentrional, sendo imprescindível a criação de corredores ecológicos interligando áreas protegidas. A efetiva conservação do meio ambiente depende também de mecanismos de proteção da natureza como um todo e não somente o "cerco" como forma de proteger essas áreas. Portanto, uma nova racionalidade – de modo a contemplar os grupos sociais e conciliar interesses para preservar o bem natural comum – é fundamental. Então, elaborou-se o presente artigo cujo objetivo compreendeu a proposição de instrumentos e políticas públicas eficazes em viabilizar a criação de corredores ecológicos em áreas remanescentes da Mata Atlântica setentrional, sob perspectiva sustentável. Realizou-se estudo de natureza qualitativa com abordagem de análise legal e de avaliação in situ do Parque Estadual Mata da Pipa (PEMP), Tibau do Sul, RN, como situação emblema. Por meio de análise argumentativa, os argumentos foram construídos a partir de fundamentos socioambientais, desenvolvimento sustentável e princípios jurídico-ambientais. Constatou-se que instrumentos e políticas públicas de incentivo, combinadas a suporte e instrução, constituem-se as melhores formas de coadunar a conservação com desenvolvimento sustentável, proporcionando a efetividade da lei da Mata Atlântica. Quanto aos fundos de recursos, seus gestores devem atentar para a Mata Atlântica setentrional diminuindo as disparidades regionais em investimentos, e os órgãos ambientais devem elaborar projetos para beneficiamento.
As contratações públicas sustentáveis e a implementação da meta 12.7 dos Objetivos para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (ODS) no Brasil: avanços e retrocessos
Authors: Jereissati Lucas Campos , Melo Álisson José Maia
Published: February 2021

O desenvolvimento sustentável é um paradigma internacional intensamente debatido em vários documentos e conferências. Em 2015, foi aprovada a Agenda 2030 e os 17 Objetivos para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável, os quais contam com inúmeras metas de implementação. Dentre elas, a meta 12.7, referente à efetivação de compras públicas sustentáveis como forma de promover o referido tipo de desenvolvimento, pois este tipo de aquisição apresenta imenso impacto econômico, de modo a poder influenciar condutas de vários tipos de agentes. O presente trabalho analisa a situação da União Federal em face da citada meta, passando por debates acerca de desenvolvimento sustentável e contratações públicas brasileiras. Traz, portanto, os contornos brasileiros atuais deste importante instrumento de indução do desenvolvimento sustentável utilizando, para tanto, de uma revisão bibliográfica e análise documental, em um método de abordagem dedutiva. Encontrou-se que, o Brasil, em âmbito federal, apesar de possuir um bom arcabouço normativo acerca do tema em tela, ainda tem bastante dificuldade em implementar efetivamente contratações públicas sustentáveis, assim como não apresenta dados e monitoramento sólidos, o que dificultou um maior adensamento da pesquisa, devendo muito ainda ser feito para que melhor implemente a meta 12.7.
Jurisdição constitucional e patrimônio cultural: um estudo de caso da ADPF 206
Authors: Megali Neto Almir , Couto Bernardes Flávio , Augusto Costa Gontijo Pedro
Published: February 2021

O presente trabalho é um estudo de caso da decisão monocrática proferida pelo Ministro Edson Fachin na ADPF 206. O objetivo aqui é demonstrar que a extinção da ação sem resolução do mérito pelo Ministro relator do caso partiu de uma compreensão inadequada das espécies de arguição de descumprimento de preceito fundamental previstas pela Lei n. 9.882/99, bem como da técnica da interpretação conforme a Constituição, tendo como resultado uma proteção deficiente do meio ambiente histórico-cultural brasileiro. Pretende-se, com isso, explorar as contribuições que a jurisdição constitucional poderia ter dado à proteção do patrimônio cultural brasileiro como desdobramento do direito ambiental cultural. A inovação crítica se dá a partir de método analítico comparativo para verificar qual a melhor técnica de sentença interpretativa, em sede de controle concentrado via ADPF, poderia ser utilizado em questão, bem como o tratamento jurídico do meio ambiente cultural como preceito fundamental da Constituição da República Federativa do Brasil de 1988. A metodologia utilizada é a revisão de literatura, em viés jurídico-interpretativo.
Startup e o desafio do compliance
Authors: Aragão Alexandra , Garbaccio Grace Ladeira
Published: February 2021

Este artigo tem por objetivo apresentar a análise acerca do desafio da implantação de um programa de Compliance no modelo de negócio de uma startup. Foi utilizado método de abordagem dedutivo, partindo de pressupostos e conceitos já consolidados no mercado. Nesse sentido, tratou-se dos conceitos e objetivos que se relacionam às startups, assim como as implicações negociais da implantação de um programa de Compliance, e a título de exemplo o Compliance ambiental. Ao fim, será possível verificar os mecanismos do Compliance e seus desafios de implementação no modelo de negócio de uma startup assim como os efeitos da internalização, por essas empresas, destes programas de conformidade.
The Forces of Decline and Regeneration : A Discussion of Jane Jacobs and Gentrification
Authors: Zipp Samuel , Hock Jennifer , Storring Nathan
Published: February 2021

This chapter takes the form of a discussion about the urbanist Jane Jacobs
and the legacy of her work in the era of gentrification. Zipp introduces,
Storring surveys Jacobs’ contributions to our thinking about gentrification,
and Hock analyzes Jacobs’ “reticence” on the problem of racism in urban
history. Then all three discuss the ways that Jacobs’ signature ideas – the
“sidewalk ballet,” organized complexity, the “self-destruction of diversity,”
and others – appear now, in a time when cities are beset by problems she
predicted but only glancingly addressed.
Satellite Dishes, a Creative Incubator, and the Displacement of Aesthetics in Amsterdam
Authors: Wesselman Daan
Published: February 2021

This chapter examines an aesthetic clash in the neighbourhood of Bos en
Lommer in Amsterdam. One side of the street features decorated satellite
dishes attached to social housing, which constitutes a battleground
for otherness. Such dishes are broadly opposed in Dutch public and
institutional discourse for being “ugly,” which amounts to xenophobia
expressed in aesthetic terms. Opposite is a disused school building recently
converted to an art-space-cum-hostel called WOW Amsterdam, a “creative
incubator” that injects aesthetic difference and thereby the politics
of gentrification into the area through foregrounding art, fashion and
consumption. I argue that this clash shows how aesthetics are politics,
and that the newly-inserted global gentrification aesthetic – following
the creative incubator formula – displaces the aesthetics, and politics, of
the battle for otherness across the street.
Boulevard Transition, Hipster Aesthetics, and Anti-Gentrification Struggles in Los Angeles
Authors: Lin Jan
Published: February 2021

I examine street-level dynamics of gentrification in Northeast Los Angeles,
where artists and residential pioneers who contributed to neighbourhood
revitalization have subsequently been threatened with displacement by
speculator-investors and corporate developers. In the “neo-bohemia” of
Northeast L.A., the aesthetics of countercultural and ethnic subcultural
expression have been appropriated by hipster entrepreneurs and gentrifiers.
Neoliberal urban policies like public incentives for market rate
housing and transit oriented development have sparked accelerated
gentrification, countered by anti-gentrification movements from Latinx
protestors who view art galleries and hipster aesthetics as harbingers
of gentrification. The aesthetics of art and theatre are also part of the
toolkit of anti-gentrification activists as they take to the streets to claim
their right to the city.
Speculative Spaces in Grand Paris : Reading JR in Clichy-sous-Bois and Montfermeil
Authors: Jein Gillian
Published: February 2021

This chapter engages with the spatial politics of aesthetics in the Parisian
suburbs of Clichy-sous-Bois and Montfermeil. It examines how JR’s street
art brings into view the lines of tension informing neighbourhood change.
Firstly, the chapter explores how urban aesthetics have become important to
gentrification analysis and looks at the commodification of socially engaged
aesthetic practices via the “creative cities” ethos. In the subsequent sections,
the chapter introduces a relational reading of JR’s artistic practice in “Clichy-
Montfermeil.” The central questions guiding the enquiries are as follows: What
can street art tell us about the antagonisms shaping processes of speculation
in these towns? What can its aesthetic presence reveal about shifts in spatial
imaginaries that are disarticulating the banlieues as “deviant,” “no-go zone” to
rearticulate them “as a hunting ground for seasoned investors” (Clerima 2019)?
Self-Making and Game Making in the Future of Work
Authors: Chia Aleena
Published: February 2021

Paid work has been a keystone of morality, normativity, sociality, and
identity in capitalist societies. However, as the future of work is ushered in
by technological unemployment, flexibilization, and precarity, researchers
have to contend with what has been called the post-work society. The
cultural industry of video game development provides a vantage into this
future of work because it has been dominated since its inception by a vast
field of informal creators and intermediaries, some of whom are paid for
their activities while the vast majority are not. This chapter argues that
gaming hobbies are exemplars of a conceptual shift in productive leisure
not just as a mediating category in industrial capitalism but a mediating
stage towards post-work.
Game Development Live on Twitch : Observations of Practice and Educational Synergies
Authors: Consalvo Mia , Phelps Andrew
Published: February 2021

This chapter explores how professional game developers live stream
their creative work on Twitch.tv. It asks how these developers engage in
co-creative acts with their viewers and how they engage in game talk
during their design process. These practices lend themselves to daily
professional practice and advancement, which is structurally incentivized
by the platform itself. This chapter is therefore framed in a broader
examination that questions the potential use of streaming platforms
as educational environments, and how these practices intersect both
formal and informal educational models. There are synergies between the
practices emerging on Twitch and the educational practices surrounding
game development as a field as universities find themselves engaged in
exploring how to deliver educational experiences at a distance.
How to Study Game Publishers: Activision Blizzard’s Corporate History
Authors: Nieborg David B.
Published: February 2021

There is little disagreement among game scholars about the important, if
not crucial role of game publishers in the wider game industry. Yet, there
is surprisingly little literature on the role of individual game publishers, let
alone their publishing strategies. Drawing on critical political economic
theory, document analysis is conducted on financial statements of global
game publisher Activision Blizzard. Its 2010 publishing deal with game
studio Bungie and the 2015 acquisition of King Digital Entertainment
serve as case studies to analyse game publishers’ role in the formatting
of cultural commodities and the subsequent rationalization of game
production. Despite the increased accessibility of game development and
distribution platforms, publishing power is still a significant institutional
force to be reckoned with.
Regulating In-Game Monetization : Implications of Regulation on Games Production
Authors: Perks Matthew E.
Published: February 2021

A widening gap exists between the understanding of regulation ‘on the
books’ and how regulation is exercised in practice. Utilizing the concept of
regulatory space, I examine the on-going regulation of ‘loot box’ monetization
within the video game industry. Over the period of 2014 to 2018, several
legislative attempts to regulate loot boxes have occurred internationally.
While each of these pieces of regulation, whether successful or not, is
framed within specific nation-states, the shifting landscape of regulation
surrounding monetization impacts production and consumption of games
worldwide. I argue for a de-centred approach to examine regulation
of loot boxes to incorporate the global interconnections of various actors,
including corporations, nation state governments, consumers, and
independent regulatory bodies.
The measurement of audit quality in the Netherlands: a practical note
Authors: Bosman Tjibbe
Published: February 2021

Several committees, institutions, and practitioners are currently working on defining appropriate, and reliable Audit Quality Indicators (AQIs). The experiences the Foundation for Auditing Research (FAR) made with collecting audit quality data may inform the search for appropriate and reliable AQIs. In this paper I discuss different types of audit (quality) measures and their availability in the Netherlands. Furthermore, I discuss the (potential) information value, limitations, and recommendations for a wide range of audit quality measures and sources.
Academy of Watercolor and Fine Arts of Sergey Andriyaka
Authors: Stepanenkova Valentina Mihajlovna
Published: February 2021

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Biologic therapies for the treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Park Sung-Hoon
Published: February 2021

Systemic lupus erythematosus is a typical autoimmune disease with a complex etiology, including the interaction of genetic/epigenetic factors and environmental and hormonal factors with innate immune cells or B/T lymphocytes. Studies on possible therapeutic targets have been conducted in recent decades, motivated by developments in immunology and molecular engineering. The current treatment guidelines recommend conventional immunomodulation with glucocorticoid and antimalarial agents depending on disease severity. However, targeted therapy based on the diverse disease pathophysiology is still not established and widely applied. Furthermore, although rituximab, belimumab, and other conventional immunomodulators have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are widely used, several clinical trials testing other biological products have failed to show satisfactory results. This review introduces novel biological agents that can potentially improve therapeutic performance in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. These agents include humanized anti-CD20, anti-CD22, and anti-CD40L antibody; interferon α inhibitor; rigerimod; Bruton’s tyrosine kinase; and immunocomplex blockers.