bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Effect of Different Doses of Nutrients on Vegetative, Reproductive and Biochemical Parameters of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) cv. F1 Amazing Hybrid
Authors: Hussain Sadam , Ashraf Muhammad Irfan , Chattha Faizan Ahmad , Zahra Rubab , Khan Muhammad Bilal
Published: February 2024

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L.) is a well-known winter vegetable crop which belongs to Cruciferae family. Cauliflower needs a large amount of macronutrients as they play role in the development and growth of curd. Therefore, a field experiment was executed to check the different sources of nutrients on vegetative, reproductive and biochemical parameters. Seven different concentrations of macronutrients i.e., Control (no fertilizer), N=150 kg/acre, P=100 kg/acre, K=100 kg/acre, NP=150 + 100 kg/acre, NK=150 + 100 kg/acre and NPK=150 + 100 + 100 kg/acre were applied to cauliflower and experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design with four replications. Results indicated that maximum values for vegetative and reproductive parameters such as plant height, numbers of leaves per plant, leaf area, foliage fresh weight per plant, foliage dry weight per plant, curd weight, curd diameter, curd yield per hectare and chlorophyll contents (63.2 cm, 21 leaves/plant, 1233.9 cm2, 930 g/plant, 246 g/plant, 695.79 g, 15.26 cm, 25.20 tons/ha and 2.07 CCi respectively) were recorded in NPK treatment (150 + 100 + 100 kg/acre). Whereas, the lowest values were noted in control treatment (no fertilizer). However, total soluble  solids were noted maximum (6.49oBrix and 6.19oBrix) in NK (150+100 kg/acre) and NPK (150 + 100 + 100 kg/acre) treatments and vitamin C was maximum (46.35 mg/100ml and 45.67  mg/100ml) in the treatments NPK (150 + 100 + 100 kg/acre) and NK (150 + 100 kg/acre). From this study, it is concluded that application of NPK (150 + 100 + 100 kg/acre) is the recommended  dose for better growth, curd production and higher quality yield of cauliflower cv. F1 amazing hybrid.
Horticultural Innovations Elevating Crop Yields and Agricultural Sustainability for a Flourishing Future
Authors: Indurthi Sandeep , Sarma Ira , Vinod Dokka Vara
Published: February 2024

Advancements in horticultural technologies and practices are critical for meeting global food security needs while ensuring environmental sustainability. This paper examines recent innovations that enhance crop yields and resource efficiency in horticulture. Key areas explored include high-tech greenhouse agriculture, precision agriculture techniques, improved irrigation systems, biofertilizers and biopesticides, breeding of resilient cultivars, and vertical farming. Intensive greenhouse production with supplemental lighting, climate control, hydroponics and automation enables year-round vegetable and fruit yields up to 20 times higher than open-field methods. Precision agriculture leverages data analytics, sensors and AI for optimized inputs and cultivation decisions per sub-field zone. Upgraded irrigation systems like drip lines and computerized scheduling curtail water usage. Organic biofertilizers and biopesticides derived from microbes, plants and minerals boost soil health and impede pests while avoiding chemical residues. Newly bred cultivars feature accelerated growth, improved taste and nutrition, and resistance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Meanwhile, vertical farms multilayer indoor cropping to magnify yields in small footprints. Further integration of these and other cutting-edge horticultural technologies can increase global food production without environmental sacrifice. This necessitates greater public and private sector investments paired with institutional support.
Saving limbs and lives: Building out an Ontario lower limb preservation strategy
Authors: Setterfield Mike , Scholey Lynn
Published: February 2024

There are over 1,200 non-traumatic major lower-limb amputations every year in Ontario, the majority resulting from complications of vascular disease, diabetes or both. This equates to one lower-limb amputation every seven hours, and results in approximately $140 million in direct amputation health-care costs annually. CorHealth Ontario is collaborating with a provincial Advisory Committee to develop a multi-year provincial Lower-Limb Preservation Strategy. The strategy aims to facilitate a coordinated, integrated and patient-centred approach to lower-limb preservation care in Ontario.
CATECHOLASE ACTIVITY AND SUBSTITUENT EFFECT OF NEW HOMOLEPTIC COPPER(II) CHALCONE COMPLEXES
Authors: Hadžalić Selma , Osmanković Irnesa , Zahirović Adnan
Published: February 2024

Three new neutral complexes of copper(II) containing chalcone ligands derived from 2'-hydoxyacetophenone and 4-substituted benzaldehydes were synthesized. Complexes were prepared by solution synthesis and characterized by spectroscopy. The catalytic activity of complexes was examined in the reaction of 3,5-di-tertbutylcatehcol (DTBC) oxidation. The kinetics of DTBC catalytic oxidation by copper(II) complexes (1 – 3) was investigated spectrophotometrically under pseudo-first-order conditions. Catalytic parameters, the maximum reaction rate (vmax), Michaelis-Menten constant (KM), catalytic efficiency, catalytic reaction rate constant (kcat), turnover number (TON), and turnover frequencies (TOF) for complexes 1 – 3 in DTBC oxidation were collected. The studied complexes 1 and 2 were found to have moderate catalytic activity, while complex 3 does not show catalytic properties.
Analisis Penggunaan Media Pembelajaran PAI UIN Sumatera Utara pada Masa Pandemi Covid-19
Authors: Arlina Arlina , Muliyani Tri , Tumanggor Nurjannah , Dholi Syuhada Qory , Br Sinuraya Nisa Cahyani , Harahap Maimunah
Published: February 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat pemanfaatkan teknologi pada saat pembelajaran daring pada saat masa pandemi Covid-19, penulis melihat penerapan proses penyajian materi pembelajaran daring di Jurusan PAI Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara. Media pembelajaran yang digunakan Dosen seperti WhatsApp, Zoom Meeting, Youtube, Goggle Clasroom. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif menggunakan metode yang kami gunakan yaitu studi Pustaka. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk memaksimalkan proses pembelajaran dan penyampaian materi kepada mahasiswa, agar dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan dan kompetensi mahasiswa setelah proses pembelajaran berakhir. Dari penelitian yang dilakukan dirumuskan bahwa teknologi sangat berperan penting dan memiliki banyak manfaat pada dunia pendidikan dengan penerapan pembelajaran jarak jauh pada masa pandemi Covid-19. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini bahwa teknologi mampu menjadi wadah pada aspek media pembelajaran dengan banyaknya variasi aplikasi yang digunakan.
Abstract
This research aims to look at the use of technology during online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic, the authors look at the application of the process of presenting online learning materials at the Department of PAI, State Islamic University of North Sumatra. Learning media used by lecturers such as WhatsApp, Zoom Meeting, Youtube, Goggle Classroom. This research uses a qualitative method using the method we use, namely library research. The purpose of this research is to maximize the learning process and delivery of material to students, in order to increase students' knowledge and competence after the learning process ends. From the research conducted, it was formulated that technology plays an important role and has many benefits in the world of education with the application of distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. The conclusion from this study is that technology is able to become a container for aspects of learning media with the many variations of applications used
LiteraturLesen
Authors: Binder Alwin
Published: February 2024

Dieses Buch ist für alle, die beim Lesen von Literatur über das Gelesene ‚nach-denken‘ möchten. Das kann man leichter und angemessener tun, wenn man etwas von der besonderen Sprache der Literatur versteht. Diese poetische Sprache unterscheidet sich äußerlich nicht von der normalen, natürlichen Sprache. Dennoch ist es grundlegend verschieden, ob zum Beispiel jemand seinen Vater fragt: „Aber ist Euch auch wohl, Vater?“, oder ob ein Drama mit diesen Worten beginnt. Was im normalen Leben nur den Gesundheitszustand eines konkreten Menschen meint, kann in einem Drama – wenn der ‚Vater‘ im Zeitalter des Absolutismus zugleich ein ‚regierender Graf‘ ist – darüber hinaus nach dem Zustand des patriarchalen Systems fragen, in dem der Autor und sein Publikum leben.

In diese poetische Sprache führt LiteraturLesen ein und versucht allgemeinverständlich zu vermitteln, auf welch vielfältige Weise Literatur bedeutend sein kann. Das Buch enthält ein Modell, das den Blick und die Gedanken auf Zusammenhänge lenkt, die beim normalen Lesen von Literatur unbeachtet bleiben. An Beispielen aus der erzählenden, lyrischen und dramatischen Literatur wird gezeigt, wie sich das Modell anwenden lässt und was es „bringt“, wenn man poetische Literatur zu lesen versteht.
The Influence of Foxp3 Treg Cell Gene Polymorphism (rs3761548) on FoxP3 Gene Expression in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Authors: Rahimzadegan Elnaz , Elikaei Ameneh , Sharifi Zohreh , Yari Fatemeh
Published: February 2024

: Immune responses are pivotal in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, where Regulatory T cells (Treg) can contribute to sustaining the infection by suppressing immune responses. Forkhead box P3 (FoxP3) is the central regulator of Treg cells. In this case-control study, we investigated the role of FoxP3 -3279 (rs3761548) C/A polymorphism in the context of HBV infection. The study encompassed 140 healthy individuals as the control group and 70 individuals with chronic hepatitis B virus (CHBV) as the case group. The rs3761548 polymorphism was analyzed using the restriction fragment length polymorphism-PCR (PCR-RFLP) method. Furthermore, we evaluated FoxP3 gene expression in both HBV-positive and control groups using Real-Time PCR. The results revealed that the frequency of the AA genotype in the case and control groups was 52.9% and 44.3%, respectively, yielding an odds ratio (OR) of 1.411 with a 95% confidence interval (CI) ranging from 0.793 to 2.509. However, this difference did not achieve statistical significance (P = 0.242). Notably, the AC genotype was significantly more prevalent in the control group compared to the case group (P = 0.000). Moreover, FoxP3 gene expression was significantly higher in CHBV infection cases compared to the control group (P = 0.000). These findings suggest that the observed polymorphism may play a role in the pathogenesis and persistence of HBV infection. Nevertheless, further research is warranted to comprehensively investigate this phenomenon.
Erratum: Review on Approved and Inprogress COVID-19 Vaccines
Authors: Shahhosseini Soraya
Published: February 2024

: In the article titled 'Review on Approved and in-progress COVID-19 Vaccines,' published in Iran J Pharm Res. 2022; 21(1): e124228, there was an error in the authorship. The correct name of the third author is Vahideh Montazeri.
Analyzing and Categorizing Knowledge Resources and Ranking of Knowledge Documentation Mechanisms in Iranian Medical Libraries
Authors: Chehri Omid , Isfandyari-Moghaddam Alireza , Famil Rohani Seyed Aliakbar , Soheili Faramarz
Published: February 2024

Background: Knowledge resources and documentation mechanisms are essential for managers' productivity. Thus, identifying and categorizing knowledge resources and developing documentation mechanisms are crucial organizational tasks. Objectives: This research aimed to analyze, categorize, and rank knowledge resources in Iranian medical science libraries. Methods: This exploratory and correlational study was conducted on 209 managers, heads, and deputies of central and hospital libraries in Iranian medical universities. Sampling was performed using a proportional stratified random sampling method, and a researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect the data. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized for data analysis. Results: Knowledge resources in medical science libraries were categorized into implicit, explicit, and web-based knowledge. Regarding the stages of knowledge documentation, the results indicated that the distribution stage and its related mechanisms received the highest scores. In contrast, the storage stage and its mechanisms received the lowest scores. The path coefficient test showed that the highest path coefficient was related to implicit knowledge (0.68), while the lowest was related to web-based knowledge (0.13). Regression coefficients and Cronbach's alpha were higher than 0.7, and the average extracted variance (AVE) was higher than 0.5, indicating the adequacy of the measurement and structural model evaluation. Conclusions: Based on the results, Iranian medical science libraries lack specific mechanisms for documentation and identifying and categorizing knowledge resources. Therefore, this research provided a suitable foundation for these libraries to employ knowledge documentation mechanisms and discover knowledge resources. These libraries' sources of implicit and explicit knowledge and necessary mechanisms for recording, capturing, and documenting knowledge are not clearly defined. Consequently, organizational knowledge documentation is not conducted formally based on a knowledge management model. Therefore, the present research enables the identification of important knowledge acquisition resources and the methods and mechanisms for extracting and documenting knowledge.
Protective Effect of Citicoline on Sodium Arsenite-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Mice
Authors: Khodayar Mohammad Javad , Shirani Maryam , Nikravesh Mehrad , Mohammadi Elaheh , Khorsandi Laya Sadat , Shariati Saeedeh
Published: February 2024

Background: Sodium arsenite (NaAsO2) is a common mineral contaminant in drinking water in numerous parts of the world. It has been shown to have cardiovascular, metabolic, neuroendocrine, and urinary effects on the body. There is abundant scientific evidence that establishes a strong correlation between arsenic exposure and kidney-related disorders. Objectives: The present study aimed to investigate the potential protective effect of citicoline against NaAsO2-induced nephrotoxicity. Methods: The groups included a control group, a group treated with NaAsO2 at a concentration of 50 ppm, a group treated with Cit at a dosage of 1000 mg/kg, and three groups of NaAsO2 (50 ppm) co-treated with Cit at doses of 250, 500, and 1000 mg/kg, respectively. Results: Citicoline decreased the level of blood urea nitrogen (P < 0.001), creatinine levels (P < 0.001), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (P < 0.001), nitric oxide (P < 0.001), inflammatory factors tumor necrosis factor-α (P < 0.001) and interleukin-6 (P < 0.001 and P < 0.001). Furthermore, Cit increased total thiol (P < 0.001) and activity levels of catalase (P < 0.05 and P < 0.001), superoxide dismutase (P < 0.01 and P < 0.001), and glutathione peroxidase (P < 0.001). Therefore, Cit reduced the harmful effects caused by the imbalance in oxidative and antioxidant systems and histopathological damage in NaAsO2-intoxicated mice, improving the damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation. Conclusions: Our research shows that Cit can protect the kidneys against the damaging effects of NaAsO2 by using its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Telemedicine and Pregnancy Care from the Perspective of Iranian Pregnant Women: A Study Based on the Technology Acceptance Model
Authors: Khademhosseini Leila , Farid Malihe , Rajabi Naeeni Masoumeh , Akbari Kamrani Mahnaz
Published: February 2024

Background: It is apparent that telemedicine will only be a useful health service when individuals start using it. Therefore, the general attitude of end-users toward the acceptance of telemedicine services will play a significant role. Objectives: The present study is the first step in designing telemedicine services for pregnant mothers, with the aim of investigating the views of pregnant women regarding receiving tele-pregnancy care using the technology acceptance model (TAM). Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted during the year 2021 on 200 pregnant women with gestational age of more than 12 weeks selected through simple random sampling in Karaj, Iran. The telemedicine acceptance questionnaire based on an extended TAM containing 25 questions in nine constructs was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation (SD), were reported. Results: In this study, the mean age of the participants was 25.29 (SD = 5.62) years. A significant majority, specifically 95.5% of the participants, displayed a high level of acceptance toward incorporating telemedicine into their healthcare routine. In addition, the lowest mean scores of domains were related to technology anxiety, 26.18 (SD = 16.17), and perceived risk, 26.83 (SD = 16.26), respectively. Conclusions: Based on the TAM, the results of this study highlight the readiness and acceptance of pregnant women toward receiving tele-prenatal care.
Pengembangan Bahar Ajar Qiraah berbasis Pendekatan Kontekstual di Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Darul Ulum Banyuanyar Pamekasan
Authors: Hamdy Mohammad Zainal
Published: February 2024

Pembelajaran yang menarik bagi mahasiswa membutuhkan bahan ajar yang baik dan sesuai, dimana hal ini juga membutuhkan pada kreatifitas guru dalam mendesign bahan ajar yang kreatif dan efisien.(Ningsih, 2018) Tanpanya bisa dipastikan pembelajaran akan berlangsung cenderung membosankan dan monoton, mahasiswa yang sudah kenyang pengalaman pembelajaran akan lebih suka melakukan aktifitas lain yang lebih sesuai dengan ketertarikannya dan sesuai dengan pasionnya, mahasiswa akan lebih suka bermain game online yang sedang marak pada zaman ini.
Auzan al-Fi'li al-Mudhari'i fi Kitab Durus al-Akhlaq
Authors: Hamdy Mohammad Zainal , Kamiluddin Moh.
Published: February 2024

علم الصرف أهم العلوم بتدريس اللغة العربية. والمخصص في هذا البحث في أوزان فعل المضارع فى كتاب دروس الأخلاق (الجزء الأول) من باب علم الأخلاق إلى باب حسن الخلق الذي ألفه الشيخ حافظ حسن المسعودي هذا الكتاب يبحث عن بما يتخلق الولد ويجب أن يتأدب الولد وغيرهما يستخدمون معظم الطالب والمبتدئين كتابا للتعلم الأخلاق، بحبيث لا يحتوي علي هذا الكتاب إلا خالصة الأخلاق فقط دون التوحيد  وأساس التوحيد. هذا مشهور جدا في العالم الأ سلامي، وخاصة في إندونيسيا وسائر بعض البلدان. هذا البحث هو بحث الكيفي والمكتبي. و يستخدمه بتعليق لغوي. وأما فى كتاب دروس الأخلاق (الجزء الأول) من باب علم الأخلاق إلى باب حسن الخلق الذي ألفه الشيخ حافظ حسن المسعودي كمصدر البياانت األساسية. طريقة جمع البيانات المستخدمة في هذه الدراسة هي طريقة القراءة و طريقة التسجيل. ونتائجه الفعل المضارع في هذا الكتاب 54 فعلا, أ).  يعدد الباحث الفعل املضارع بوزن ثلاثي المجرد 31 فعلا. 1. فعل يفعل 14 فعلا. 2. فعل يفعل 12 فعل. 3. فعل يفعل 3 فعلا. 4. فعل يفعل 2 فعلا. ب). يعدد الباحث الفعل المضارع بوزن ثلاثي مزيد 24 فعلا. ج).  الفعل الثلاثي المزيد بحرف. 1. فعل يفعل 11 فعلا.  2. فاعل يفاعل 1 فعلا.  3. أفعل  يفعل 10 فعلا.  د). الفعل الثلاثي مزيد بحرفين. 1. تفعل يتفعل 2 فعلا. 2. ا فتعل  يفتعل 1 فعلا. ه). الفعل الثلاثي مزيد بثلاثة أحرف.  1. استفعل يستفعل 1 فعلا. 2. وجد الباحث فائدة الوزن من الفعل المضارع الواردة بوزن ثلاثي مزيد في هذا الكتاب 1. فائدة لطلب الفعل 2 فعلا.    2. فائدة للتعدية 7 فعلا.  3. فائدة للمطاوعة 2 فعلا.  4. فائدة معىن فعل المجرد 2 فعلا. 5. .فائدة للصريورة 1 فعلا.  6. فائدة للأ تخاد 1 فعلا
Human stem cell-based embryo models
Authors:   Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, Bhaskaran Jahnavi , Mutebi Natasha
Published: February 2024

This POSTnote summarises the emerging technology of human stem cell-based embryo models, discussions around their regulation and their wider ethical and societal implications. It introduces the scientific background and the potential applications of the models, outlines the challenges and opportunities in introducing their regulation and discusses stakeholder initiatives to address regulatory gaps.
Response to Kelly Brown Douglas
Authors: Rice Lincoln ,   Philosophy Documentation Center
Published: February 2024

Kelly Brown Douglas offered two countermeasures to aid ethicists in expanding the moral imaginary of a people: (1) examine critically the work of interlocutors and (2) change our gaze to those voices that have been traditionally refused epistemic authority. This essay explores concrete examples of these countermeasures in theological scholarship.
Uspostava lokalne vlasti nakon Drugog svjetskog rata u dubrovačkom kraju kroz sačuvano arhivsko gradivo
Authors: Herceg Drago , Bendiš Ivan
Published: February 2024

Članak prati razvoj i djelovanje mjesnih narodnih odbora na dubrovačkom području od završetka Drugog svjetskog rata do 1952. godine, kada dolazi do njihova ukidanja. Mjesni narodni odbori, kao nositelji najniže razine uprave, upravna su tijela s uskim djelokrugom ovlasti, međutim, kao stvaratelji kasnijeg arhivskog gradiva oni postaju iznimno važni za proučavanje svakodnevnice seoskih sredina neposredno nakon rata. Kako bi arhivsko gradivo mjesnih narodnih odbora postalo dostupno i pretraživo, njegovo sređivanje i opis zahtijevali su istraživanje normativnog okvira djelovanja mjesnih narodnih odbora te (ne)primjenu toga u praksi.
Građa Državnog arhiva u Dubrovniku kao izvor za povijest srednjovjekovne Bosne
Authors: Filipović Emir O.
Published: February 2024

Rad nudi informativan pregled s ocjenom vrijednosti dokumentarnih spisa deponiranih u Državnom arhivu u Dubrovniku, a koji se sadržajno odnose na srednjovjekovnu Bosnu. U njemu se opisuju vrste dostupnih izvora te se raspravlja o njihovim značajkama u kontekstu bosanske povijesti. Iako je već odavno prepoznato da je ta građa nezaobilazna za proučavanje bosanske prošlosti, ovaj je prilog prvi pokušaj da se ona sustavnije opiše za potrebe budućih istraživača srednjovjekovne Bosne.
Venezuelan migrant entrepreneurship in Mexico
Authors: Ramírez Hernández Alba Gabriela
Published: February 2024

Entrepreneurship constitutes a means of integration for migrants and is a fundamental key to human development. Under the theoretical need to know the entrepreneurship of Venezuelan migrants in Mexico, the general objective was to describe Venezuelan migrant entrepreneurship in Mexico. The study was approached from the constructivist paradigm and the ethnographic approach, which allowed a deep knowledge of migrant entrepreneurship to be analyzed from the Theories of Social Sciences. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews guided during direct field observation from a non-probabilistic intentional sample of eight Venezuelan migrant entrepreneurs established in Mexico. The selection parameters responded to the availability of the participants; the data were reviewed through an iterative analysis based on constant observations, thus guaranteeing methodological integrity. Indeed, there are remarkable coincidences between the results and the literature review. It was identified that Venezuelan migrants have ventures by opportunity, which are successful in the Mexican context, providing them with multiple opportunities to develop their competencies and even overcome difficulties.
Population structure of the hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) in a Great Smoky Mountains stream
Authors: Hecht-Kardasz Kirsten A. , Nickerson Max A. , Freake Michael , Colclough Phil
Published: February 2024

The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is an imperiled salamander that has experienced population declines in many parts of its range. Young hellbenders, particularly larvae, have rarely been found in the wild. In 2000, a short study in Little River in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, discovered a population of C. alleganiensis where larvae were regularly encountered and few adults were observed. However, the 2000 study was limited in scope, and additional research was needed to accurately describe the overall hellbender population structure. Three additional studies of C. alleganiensis in the same section of Little River occurred from 2004–2010. This paper analyzes the results of all four studies conducted between 2000–2010 to examine trends in the hellbender population structure within Little River, and to provide reference data for future monitoring efforts in the park. From 2000–2010, a total of 533 captures, including 33 recaptures, occurred with larvae representing a quarter of overall captures. Adults were more abundant than suggested by the 2000 study, but individuals representing larger size classes were still relatively rare. Although the structure of the sampled population varied among years, larvae were relatively abundant except following years of extreme stream flow events, suggesting that turbulent current may be an important influence on the population structure of Little River’s hellbender population.
A Fossil and Zooarchaeological History of the Gopher Tortoise (Gopher polyphemus) in the Southeastern United States
Authors: Franz Richard , Quitmyer Irvy R.
Published: February 2024

Specimens of fossil gopher tortoises (Gopherus) were collected from five late Pliocene, two early Pleistocene, five middle Pleistocene, and 52 late Pleistocene sites in 18 counties in Florida, one county in Georgia, three in South Carolina, and one in Mississippi. Occurrences of fossil Gopherus polyphemus in Lowndes County, Mississippi, and Charleston, Colleton, and Horry counties, South Carolina, represent extralimital records outside the current geographic range of the species. The extensive fossil record indicates G. polyphemus has been part of the xeric-adapted fauna of the southeastern coastal plain for at least two million years. The majority of the Florida records are from Alachua and Marion counties. This concentration corresponds to the high frequency of late Pleistocene fossil deposits in solution features associated with limestone quarries at Arredondo, Haile, and Reddick. A query of 609 sites in the zooarchaeological database of the Environmental Archaeology laboratory at the Florida Museum of Natural History was made to determine the presence of G. polyphemus in 67 archaeological sites from the southeastern United States dating from the latest Pleistocene to the late 19th century. The zooarchaeology collections are heavily weighted in favor of sites from Florida and Georgia. These data are not all inclusive of sites from the Southeast, but present a representative record of the association of this species with humans for nearly 12,000 years. Specimens of G. polyphemus from archeological sites are known from 20 Florida counties and one in Georgia.
Late Pliocene Anurans from Inglis 1A, Citrus County, Florida
Authors: Meylan Peter
Published: February 2024

On the basis of qualitative osteological characters, six anuran taxa are present in the late Pliocene Inglis 1A Local Fauna, an apparent natural trap in karst Eocene limestone. They are Scaphiopus holbrookii, Gastrophryne carolinensis, Hyla cinerea, Rana catesbeiana, Rana capito, and Bufo defensor n. sp. (that appears to be related to Bufo terrestris). The predominance of adults in the size class distribution of the Bufo sample suggests that at least some individuals may have been trapped during migrations to and from breeding sites. Frog species with xeric adaptations dominate the sample, supporting previous theories that the region around the sinkhole that formed the Inglis 1A site was well drained and xeric. Comparison with other known anuran fossils from Florida indicates that the Inglis site is currently the oldest record in Florida of an essentially modern anuran fauna.
The Values of Islamic Education in The Maintenance of Bodies in Surau Gadang Village, Padang City
Authors: Putri Irmayanti Azizah
Published: February 2024

The organization of funerals is an integral part of the life of the Muslim community, and in Surau Gadang Village, aspects of Islamic education play a central role in guiding every stage of the process. This study aims to explore the form and implementation of the traditional tradition of death in Surau Gadang Village, as well as the values of Islamic education contained in it. This study used participatory observation methods and interviews to document the process of organizing funerals and analyze the values of Islamic education that color every step. These results are expected to make a positive contribution to the understanding and implementation of Islamic education values in everyday life, especially in the context of organizing Muslim community funerals in Surau Gadang Village, Padang City. The form and implementation of the traditional tradition of death in Surau Gadang Village is the gathering of the community of five tribes before the bathing process begins, using carano when bathing the corpse, wearing clothes and deta when lining the male corpse and wearing mukena when covering the female corpse, and carrying out the mayik maenvironment process before the body is brought to the grave.
Avaliação do potencial de utilização de casca de uva no desenvolvimento de kombucha
Authors: Silva Maria Eduarda Turman , Martins Jheisi Taina , Benevides Cesar Villalba , Bach Fabiane , Mano Mario Cezar Rodrigues , Morato Priscila Neder
Published: February 2024

A kombucha é uma bebida fermentada elaborada a partir de chá verde ou preto (Camellia Sinensis), açúcar e uma cultura simbiótica de leveduras e bactérias. A casca de uva é um subproduto da produção de suco de uva, que poderia ser utilizado devido seu alto valor nutricional. Dessa forma, esse trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver kombucha com adição de extrato da farinha de cascas de uva e avaliar propriedades antioxidantes, físico-químicas, microbiológicas e sensoriais. Foram desenvolvidas quatro formulações de kombucha, padrão (sem adição de extrato de casca de uva) e três formulações com adição de 10%, 20% e 30% (m/v) de extrato de casca de uva. Foram realizadas análises de pH, sólidos solúveis, sólidos totais, acidez titulável e cinzas para as kombuchas e o extrato. Também foram feitas análises de acidez volátil, quantificação de compostos fenólicos totais e atividade antioxidante, determinação do teor alcoólico, análises microbiológicas e teste sensorial de aceitabilidade para as formulações. Os resultados mostraram que a adição de extrato de casca de uva (FCU) nas kombuchas aumentou o teor de sólidos solúveis e cinzas das bebidas, além do teor de compostos fenólicos e a atividade antioxidante, e contribuiu com propriedades sensoriais. Todas as formulações foram consideradas aprovadas de acordo com o índice de aceitabilidade (IA), com destaque para a formulação 30%, que recebeu 80,3%. Sendo assim, a adição do extrato de casca de uva contribuiu com propriedades nutricionais e sensoriais nas bebidas desenvolvidas
Report of two cases of exfoliative chelitis and brief literature review
Authors: Fernandes Tania Moreno , Barreto Tathyane Trajano , Barreto Bruno Nascimento
Published: February 2024

Exfoliative cheilitis is a rare skin disease that there is not consensus about its pathophysiology, clinical course and treatment. It can cause functional and aesthetic problems, being associated with psychiatric and/or emotional disorders. Our objective is to report two cases of patients with exfoliative cheilitis and provide records to the limited literature. Results obtained with Prednisone, lip balm, fluid extract of Chamomila recutita and Dexpanthenol, associated with Imipramine Hydrochloride were satisfactory. Two years later, there was no relapse of the clinical picture in both patients, even without any treatment.
A rare case of oral metastasis of renal clear cell carcinoma
Authors: Kovalski Luan Nathiel Santana , Ribeiro Julia Turra , Martins Manoela Domingues , Oliveira Marcia Gaiger De , Rivero Luis Fernando , Carrard Vinicius Coelho , Martins Marco Antonio Trevizani
Published: February 2024

This is a case report of metastasis of renal clear cell carcinoma, a very rare malignant neoplasia, in the oral cavity. The patient went to the oral medicine clinic complaining of a nodule in the left upper gingival region that had started a month previously. Clinical evaluation revealed a large, red and bleeding nodule in the superior gingiva of the left side of the maxilla. A panoramic radiographic revealed alveolar bone destruction. Incisional biopsy was performed, and microscopic evaluation revealed an unspecified malignant neo- plasia. The patient was referred to a local hospital for investigation. A systemic evaluation showed a large nodule in the right kidney, another nodule in the liver, small nodules in both lungs and two nodules in the brain. A biopsy of the right kidney was performed, showing a renal clear cell carcinoma. After that, new immunohistochemical analysis of the oral lesion was performed demonstrating it to be one more implant of renal neopla- sia. The final diagnosis was renal clear cell carcinoma, with metastases in the liver, lung, mouth and nervous system. Unfortunately, the patient died six months after the diagnosis. The primary tumour was only discovered due to the oral manifestation of the disease, emphasising the importance of oral medicine in the diagnosis of metastatic lesions.
Trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma in the maxilla
Authors: Marinho Neto Edmundo , De-Santana Tauan Rosa , Souza Gustavo Almeida
Published: February 2024

Juvenile ossifying fibroma is a benign fibro-osseous lesion with an unusual presentation that predominantly affects individuals in the first decade of life. The aggressiveness ad- ded to the high rates of recurrence causes real diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for the dental surgeon and makes post-operative follow-up over the years indispensable. We present the case of a 21-year-old girl with a rapid onset and abrupt increase in volume in the left maxilla. After clinical, radiographic and histopathological exams, the diagnosis of trabecular juvenile ossifying fibroma was obtained. The lesion was surgically removed and the patient was rehabilitated with a removable partial prosthesis, due to the involve- ment of some teeth during surgical access. The present clinical case demonstrates that the adequate treatment must consist of complete surgical excision, early functional and aesthetic prosthetic rehabilitation and long-term preservation.
Oral manifestation of aspergillosis in an immunocompetent child
Authors: Angarani Germano , Cunha Laryssa Queiroz , Paula Laiz Moreira , Brito Lucas Teixeira , Prata-Júnior Agnaldo Rocha , Silveira Rubens Jorge
Published: February 2024

Fungi is a kingdom present in nature that has low virulence, occasionally they are capable of causing diseases when there is a commitment on host’s defenses. There are reports of in- creased incidence of the disease in immunocompetent patients; however, oral manifestations are rare. A 5-years-old male patient was referred to the Maxillofacial Surgery service for evaluation of a vegetating, sessile a vascularized lesion with granulomatous areas, without reports of systemic changes. Computed tomography showed mucosal thickening in the associated maxillary sinuses and area of bone erosion on the floor of the left nasal cavity, and after that, incisional biopsy was performed obtaining the diagnosis of aspergillosis. Hospitalization of the patient was necessary and the treatment with intravenous liposomal amphotericin B and oral Voriconazole lasted six weeks, successfully treating disease and remitting the lesion. Since then, patient remains asymptomatic and without signs of the disease after 3 months of hospital discharge. The authors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and the appropriate antifungal agents selection for successful treatment.
The importance of clinical dental examination in the prevention of colorectal cancer
Authors: Fraga Larissa Sandes , De-Freitas Paulo Henrique Luiz , Valadares-Souza Carolina Vieira , Souza Gustavo Almeida
Published: February 2024

The clinical dental examination has a great importance to establish diagnosis and treatment plan, besides that, for a well-trained dentist, can be an important tool to discover serious diseases in other organs and systems, for example Gardner’s Syndrome (GS). This Syndrome is a rare and hereditary disease, characterized by familial colorectal polyposis. Other alterations are epidermoid cysts, osteomas, odontomas may be present in this syndrome. The precocious diagnose of the disease its important, because the colorectal polyposis have a high malignant potential. This paper aims to report a case of GS diagnosed after a routine dental appointment. A 23-year-old female patient was attended at a public university in Brazil and reported hardened nodules in the mandible. In the radiographic exam, circumscribed radiopaque images suggestive of multiple osteomas were observed in the jaws. In addition, the patient had reported a family history of colorectal cancer and removal of an epidermoid cyst in her leg 5 years ago. The patient was referred to the university’s Coloproctology department, where colonic polyposis was found after colonoscopy. The histopathological reported adenoma, without signs of malignancy. The present work demonstrated that an accurate dental clinical examination can be a tool to assist the dentist in the discovery of serious diseases in organs and systems unrelated to his area of expertise.
Antipyics bilateral paradental cysts
Authors: Momesso Nataira Regina , Costa Beethoven Estevão , Senko Ricardo Alexandre G , Matsumoto Mariza Akemi , Silva Andréia Aparecida da , Ribeiro-Junior Paulo Domingos
Published: February 2024

A paradental cyst (PC) is an odontogenic lesion, which occurs near the cervical margin of the lateral surface of the root because of an inflammatory process. Generally, they are located on the buccal and distal faces of completely or partially erupted third molar teeth. The purpose of this article is to discuss two uncommon clinical cases of a bilateral PC associated with third molars. Its diagnosed from clinical and radiographic examinations. The diagnosis of a PC was established following the correlation of radiographic, surgical, and microscopic features.
Knowledge and attitudes of brazilian dentists towards the dental treatment of chronic kidney
Authors: Andrade Natália Silva , Gallottini Marina
Published: February 2024

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by metabolic alterations and progressive irreversible loss of the kidney’s ability to perform glomerular filtration. Dental follow- up and handling of individuals with CKD is important and represents a challenge for the dentists. Thus, the aim was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Brazilian dentists towards the dental treatment of CKD patients. This research employed a cross-sectional study conducted between June and September 2019, with 488 dentists, from São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Data collection occurred through application of a structured self-report form using Google Forms tool. The questions addressed clinical knowledge towards dental treatment of patients with CKD, during invasive or non-invasive dental procedures. Sociodemographic data were collected by using the same questionnaire. A descriptive analysis of the data, Chi-square and Linear Association tests were performed. A significant percentage of participants (223/488; 45.7%) felt uncomfortable performing invasive dental treatments in CKD patients. The great majority (385/488, 78.9%) would prescribe prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental procedures, whereas 18.2% would prescribe antibiotics, even before non-invasive procedures. Most dentists recommended this practice to prevent colonization of the venous access for haemodialysis (225/448; 57.4%), and to prevent infective endocarditis (176/488; 44.9%). Female gender (268/385; 69.6%) and private higher education institution (250/385; 64.9%) were found to be associated with the prescription of prophylactic antibiotics in CKD individuals on haemodialysis (p < 0.005). Our results showed that most interviewed dentists prescribe prophylactic antibiotics inadvertently not following the current recommendations of recognized international associations.
Case report on multiple solitary radiolucencies in the mandible - a diagnostic dilemma
Authors: D'souza Valen Dela , Rao Prasanna Kumar , Kini Raghavendra
Published: February 2024

Radiolucent mandibular lesions seen on panoramic radiographs develop from both odontogenic and non-odontogenic structures and represent a broad spectrum of lesions with a varying degree of malignant potential. Here, we report a case of a forty-five-year- old female patient with a complaint of pain and pus discharge from the left side of the face. Based on the characteristic clinical appearance, a diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis was made. However, on digital panoramic radiography, a rather unusual radiolucent appearance in the ramus and coronoid process of the mandible was observed. Several laboratory investigations and advanced diagnostic imaging techniques were carried out to narrow down the differential diagnosis, which was crucial for the identification of this lesion which was diagnosed as Primary Intraosseous Carcinoma. The objective of this clinical case report is to highlight this unusual radiographic appearance to aid in future diagnosis.
Optimal Selection of COVID-19 Serological Testing Kits
Authors: Ashankyty Ibraheem
Published: February 2024

Immunization is the ultimate objective to ensure safe return, for schools and jobs to be open. Fortunately, the government of Saudi Arabia had announced that Clinical trials for SARS-CoV-2 will start in August 2020. There is need to evaluate immune response among vaccinated individuals and recovered patients. The market is full of different commercial tests promoted for the health care providers. An accurate selection of tests is crucial specially that are approved by international authorities the FDA-CDC. By August 2020, forty-seven serology tests were authorized by the FDA-CDC under the -EAU emergency. The accuracy and reliability of the serological tests is reflected by the sensitivity and specificity of the test. However, serological testing has an inherent problem of false positive and false negative that are associated with tests. Therefore, the sensitivity and specificity values are not enough indicators for the interpretation of the results specially in variation of the prevalence rate. The positive predictive value (PPV) was calculated from sensitivity and specificity of 47 tests at different prevalence rates to show its effect on the interpretation of results at different populations. In conclusion, it is time to use serological testing for the public to return to normal life. Selecting the proper serological kit depends heavily on the specificity, more than the sensitivity, of the test and the prevalence of the disease among the group tested. In lower prevalence population use two kits to increase the PPV and reliability of the results.
Tuberculosis
Authors: Rodrigues Bruno Teixeira Gonçalves , Guimarães Alexandre de Freitas Caetano , Pires Fábio Ramôa , Israel Mônica Simões
Published: February 2024

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious chronic disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculo- sis. Tuberculosis can manifest within the oral cavity as a painless chronic ulcer - which resembles several other oral diseases - at this moment, diagnosis can be achieved through an incisional biopsy. We report a case of TB diagnosed from an oral ulcer in a 54-year- -old male referred for evaluation of a 1-month lasting non-healing ulcer in the tongue. Intraoral clinical examination revealed a single painless chronic ulcer with irregular borders located in the apex of the tongue. Squamous cell carcinoma was the main clinical diagnosis; however, after performing an incisional biopsy and histopathological exami- nation, TB was suggested, and confirmed through the purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test. Patient was then referred to a medical service and confirmed lung involvement by the disease, starting the treatment protocol for TB. A 1-month follow-up showed complete regression of the oral lesion. The patient completed the TB treatment and is under clinical follow-up for 2 years.
Multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma after oro-antral communication
Authors: Riegel Carolina , Grando Camila , Brum Renata Scheeren , Brucker Márcia Rejane , Maito Fabio Luiz
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common malignant oral neoplasm and its early diagnosis is preferred, since late diagnosis requires a much more complex treatment. The multilations caused by OSCC and its treatment can strongly affect patients quality of life, which demands reconstructive oncology plastic surgery and prosthetic rehabilitation. Objective: the aim of the present case report is to present the results of a late diagnosis of OSCC, its treatment and oral rehabilitation. Case report: 70-year old male smoker and alcoholic patient attended Department of Oral Surgery with main complain of odynophagia and dysphagia. Patient reported that has noticed an intra-oral lesion approximately one year before. Extra-oral examination revealed infarcted lypmph nodes, intra-oral examination showed a lesion with irregular and hardened edges of rose coloration with ulceration on the surface measuring 4 cm x 3 cm in palate. An incisional biopsy was performed and additional histophatological exam was realized. Therefore, the diagnosis of OSCC was settled. Patient was submitted to partial maxillectomy and neck lymphnodes deflation on the right side, combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. As a treatment sequel, an oro-antral communication was developed. A palatal obturator prosthesis was manufactured. Instructions of oral hygiene included chlorhexidine gluconate 0,12% for mouth rinsing. Followup appointments were realized regularly during 19 months. Results: Surgery accompanied by radiotherapy and chemotherapy were efficient in treating OSCC. The palatal obturator prosthesis provided adequate esthetic and functional results, improving patients quality of life. After 19-months follow-up treatment, no recurrent lesions were developed and the obturator was adequately adapted. Conclusions: As early diagnosis was not possible, OSCC was properly treated by surgical enucleation accompanied by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Its sequels were adequately rehabilitated through palatal obturator prosthesis.
Surgical management combined with leukocyte and platelet rich fibrin (L-PRF) concentrate in the medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws treatment - case report
Authors: Rodrigues Bruno Teixeira Gonçalves , Pinheiro Giulianna Lima , Prado Roberto , Freire Nathália de Almeida , Israel Mônica Simões
Published: February 2024

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws (MRONJ) is described as an area of non- healing necrotic bone in the maxillofacial region for more than an eight-week period in patients who have received antiresorptive or antiangiogenic agents treatment, with no history of radiotherapy or metastatic disease to the jaws. A 68-year old woman medicated with oral sodium alendronate for a five-year period treating osteoporosis, presented with a painful necrotic bone exposure in the right mandible area close to the first premolar. Panoramic radiography revealed the presence of osteosclerosis and osteolysis in the area. Clinical and radiographic diagnosis was of MRONJ and antibiotic and analgesic therapy were prescribed before the surgery. Under general anesthesia, it was performed the necrotic bone curettage and use of peripheral ostectomy with a round burr in order to achieve bleeding-bone prior to the application of L-PRF membranes in the site. A two-year follow- up showed mucosa healing and at panoramic radiograph, no signs of sequestrum could be observed and no symptoms. Patient remain in clinical and radiographic follow-up with no recurrence. Therefore, the adjuvant therapy using L-PRF membranes is effective in many cases of MRONJ and should be considered as a therapeutic alternative.