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Effect of the number of pregnancy in the dental health status of mothers.
Authors: Y.khamrco Tarik , M. saleh Khawla
Published: March 2024

The aim of study was to evaluate the effect ofthe number of pregnancy inthe dental health of iraqi women .Three hundred ninety nine pregnant women were included in this study, withan age range of 18-39 years old. They were attending to the Maternal and ChildHealth Care Center (MCHCC) for their monthly periodic checkup with differentpregnancy stages. The sample of the study was randomly selected from four out of 16MCHCCs in the center of Mosul city .Caries experience were diagnosed and recorded according to the criteriasuggested by WHO 1997 using CPI probe. The (DMFS) index was used to assess thedecayed, missing and filled surfaces .The periodontal health status of pregnant women was performed using thefollowing clinical parameters (gingival index, plaque index and calculus index .)To evaluate the effective of number of pregnancy on dental health status, thesample divided into three group (1-3) according to the number of pregnancy (1-3, 4-6 ,)75 respectively .The result indicated an increase in the mean of DMF S score with an increasein the number of pregnancy; also the study indicates a significant increase in the meanof periodontal parameters with an increase in the number of pregnancy
Oral health status and treatment needs in humaidat village
Authors: J.AL-Naimi Rayia
Published: March 2024

This study was part of a field work carried out by the University of Mosul inHumaidat village, which is located about 25km North West of Mosul on the river Tigris .The size of the sample was 310 individuals, 138 males and 172 females, their agesranging between 6-57 years. The aim of the study was to determine the trends of dentalcaries and periodontal disease and compare the results with a previous study canied outin the same village .Clinical examination was carried out inthe village school using a portable dentalchair and adequate light. Diagnosis of dental caries and assessment of dental treatmentneeds was performed according to WHO *1997 guidelines, while the gingival health statusand periodontal treatment needs of the individuals was performed using the CommunityPeriodontal Index Treatment Needs (CPITN) as recommended by WHO 1987 ,Results showed that mean DMFT value for the sample was 5.81 with astatistically significant age difference, although females tended to have higher means thanmales, there was no significant differences between them, mean DMFT values weremuch less than a previous study in the same area, the dental treatment needs showed thatone surface filling was needed as the highest mean for the total sample , followed by 2 ormore surface fillings , extraction and finally pulp care .The periodontal condition of the individuals was very bad, with the disease beingprevalent in 99.7% ofthe population, which is much more than the previous study, morethan three quarter of the sample had calculus as the highest CPITN score, in addition tothe presence of a large percentage of individuals having pockets .The periodontal treatment needs were massive with only 0.3% needing notreatment, health education was required at a range of,% )077-50.79( scaling was needed in 87.7% of the total sample and finally complex
The influence of dietary simulating solvents on a recent composite topography (in vitro study )
Authors: Al—Bayati Shahad , Al-Shammary Nagham
Published: March 2024

Objective: study the influence of dietary simulating liquids on the micro hardness ,surface roughness, and color stability of polished and non-polished organically modifiedceramic, at different storage time .Methods: 240 samples were prepared and then stored in a dark phial containingdistilled water (D.W) at 37C for 7 days before conditioning then the samples divided into3 groups, 80 samples in each, and stared in the conditioning liquids at 40 C for 1, 7 and41 days At the end of each conditioning time the specimens were subjected to colorcomparison test, surface roughness test (RA) and microhardness test Vickers hardnessnumber (VHN .)Results & conclusion Increase aging time will increase the VHN value anddecrease the Ra value of ormocer specially for the control group (aged in D.W). Aging in( food stimulated liquids) F SLs produced an increase in VHN value but to a degree lessthan that of D.W. which in turn produced significant effect of these liquids on Ormocerhardness with time in comparison to the control group Most effect will be seen with 50%Ethanol VHN and color stability. The effect of FSLs on Ormocer VHN were on longterm duration (ll days) while for color change ;(7 days) is the critical time and after thefirst week no additional color will take place. Surface roughness of polished and non -polished Ormocer was not affected by any FSLs and at any aging time. Polishing ofOrmocer will increase the VHN value and Ra value for all FSLs and for all timeintervals .Change in organic base matrix of composite resins is of great value for improvingcmposite properties and durability .
Occurrence of Entamoeba gingivilis in patient with chronic periodtonitis
Authors: A.AL Safi Kluood , AL- Juboury Abdullatif , GH. Ali Bacima
Published: March 2024

Recent studies have pointed the importance of Entamoeba gingivalis (E .gingivalis) as an active protozoa in periodontal pathology , its presence associated withthe presence of pathological pockets , thus a clinical survey of E, gingivalis wasconducted in patients with chronic periodontitis . A total of 240 specimens were takenHom 48 patients (20 male and 28 female) , their age ranged from 38 up to 60 years old .A direct smearing technique of deepest periodontal pocket (> 4mm) with a sterileuniversal curettes to pickup the plaque material and to be placed in phosphate — buffered `saline pl-{7.4, then stained with Heidenhair hematoxilyne modified technique, studiedunder light microscope , the results shown 33.3% of our patients were positive .The occurrence of E. gingivalis appeared positively correlated with the pocketdepth, 13.93% of 4-6mm pockets depth was positive, while in pockets of 7-8mm depththe percentage rises up to 38% .
Influence of clinical and radiographical features on complete i denture acceptance in elderly
Authors: N. Kaka Luay , Ibrahim Abdulla Hajer , Y. Berko Ramzi
Published: March 2024

One hundred fort nine edentuolus atients who were included in this studyseeking for a complete denture. Sixty five patients of them were seeking for a denture forthe first time, 45 patients had a history of one set of denture, and 39 patients had a historyof two sets of dentures. All the technical and the laboratory work for construction of thecomplete denture was followed under the supervision of one prosthodontist. Theevaluation of the dentures regarding function, comfort, appearance and generalsatisfaction was done by the patients themselves. The results indicated that patientsacceptability for wearing a new complete denture was increased in those with a histo ofprevious denture .
Using of inter dental cleaning`aids among Iraqi dental students
Authors: Jawad Kadhim
Published: March 2024

ln this study an attempt was made to_ estimate the knowledge and behavior inregard to the use of inter dental cleaning aids among lraqi dental students at differentlevels of dental study .Two hundred seventy four Iraqi dental student in College ofDentistry, University of Al-Mustansiria were questioned by a suitable questionnairedesigned for this purpose about their knowledge and behavior in relation to the use ofinterdental cleaning measures .Results of this study showed that their informationabout this subject may need to be reviewed
Radiographic evaluation of the anatomy of endodntically treated maxillary premolars in Iraqi group
Authors: K. Walx Al-Hashimi Majidah , N. Safar Kolood , M. Al - Douri Souad.
Published: March 2024

order to determine the number of root canals and the number of apicalforamens, 1528 endodontically treated. Teeth were examined. Out of 777 maxillary firstpremolars 9.1% had one canal, (8.6% of them had one apical foramen and 0.5% had twoforamens) and 89.7% had two canals (8.5% had one apical foramen and 81.2% had twoapical foramens). Only 1.2% of examined teeth had three canals and three foramens. Outof 751 maxillary second premolars 68.6% had one canal (65.1% of them had one apicalforamen and 3.5% had two apical foramens) and 31.4% of teeth had two canals (11.9% ofthem had one apical foramen and 19.6% had two apical forameris
Prevalence and severity of Periodontal disease among institutionalized elderly in Baghdad-Iraq
Authors: GH. Ali Bacima
Published: March 2024

This research analyzes data {rom dentate institutionalized elderly in Baghdad city .The study population comprised (100) dentate elderly ranging in age from 50-100 years27( males and 28 females) .Results showed that Prevalence of gingivitis was 100%among the elderly in both sexes and that the severity is higher among females for score 3and 2 of plaque index .
Evaluation of shear bond strength of composite to newly condensed and set amalgam by using two adhesive systems.
Authors: Hammed Ahmmed , AL Rawi Inas
Published: March 2024

The introduction of adhesives has created a new opportunity to bond compositeresin to existing amalgam restoration on aesthetically disturbing surfaces. Further more ,the composite laminate would probably improve the restoration .This in vitro study was conducted to evaluate the shear bond strength ofcomposite resin to fresh and set amalgam by the use of two adhesive systems and to studythe effect of water storage time on the shear bond strength of composite resin to fresh andset amalgamOne hundred and eighty cylindrical specimens, 5mm high x 5 mm in diameter ,composed of 3 mm of amalgam and 2 mm of composite with a layer of bonding materialin between were prepared. Syntac Sc, Excite, control (non bonding) used to bondcomposite resin (Tetric) to the amalgam bases in three groups I, Il and lll (each onecomposed of 60 amalgam bases). Each group divided into two minor groups each of 30amalgam bases one for fresh amalgam bases referred (F) and the other one for setamalgam bases referred (S), each minor group, F and S subdivided into 3 subgroupsaccording to water immersion period into 48hrs, lmonth, 3months,stored at 37 C forscheduled period of time .
Mesiodistai crown dimension and tooth size ratio of the permanent dentition in CI. I malocclusion sample with spacing in the upper and Iowerjaws
Authors: F. Al- Janabi Mushriq
Published: March 2024

A proper relationship of the total mesiodistal width of the maxillary dentition tothat of the mandibular dentition will favor an optimal post treatment occlusion, thepurpose of this study is to obtain information of the mesiodistal crown dentition and toothsize discrepancy in subject with Cl. I Angle malocclusion with spacing in the upper andlower arches. 30 pairs of dental casts were obtained (15 males, 15 females) weremeasured and analyzed, the results indicates no significant difference between right andleft sides, and non significant regarding tooth size analysis ( Bolton ratio) between malesand females, sexual dimorphism was found regarding mesiodistal crown dimension withgreater mean values for males
Upper lip cross sectional area after correction of anterior maxillary segment using three sided mucoperiosteal flap
Authors: Hussien Dheaa
Published: March 2024

Abstract:All previous studies concerning the soft tissue changes associated with upperjaw osteotomy related to the use of the most common approaches to the anteriormaxilla i.e. Wassmund, Wunderer and Cuper approach. Few of these directed toassess the upper lip cross sectional area as a factor in prediction pmpose. A newapproach by mean of 3-sided mucoperiostcal flap adopted in this study to expose thepremaxilla. From the clinical observation, there is slight lengthening ofthe upper lipafter surgery.This study conducted to assess the upper lip cross sectional area aftermaxillary segmental setting up osteotomy using this approach(for prediction purpose),and assess the validity of the use of the 3-sided mucoperiosteal flap.Presurgical and post surgical cephalometric radiographs of (9) patients werecompared by superimposition of acetate tracings on special references. Crosssectional lip area then calculated presurgically and at two intervals following surgicalintervention (immediately after surgery i.e. with in 2 days and the longest possiblepost surgical follow up) using simpson role.Analysis of data showed that the cross sectional lip area significantlyincreased by a mean of 38% ranged (23% - 58%) immediately after surgery. While atabout 3 months interval, it became about 17% ranged (2% — 34%) the study showedalso an acceptable accessibility with the use of this 3-sided flap.
Shear bond strength of the Iingually and buccally bonded brackets via three composite systems
Authors: A Obaidi Hussain , A Khayyat Naser
Published: March 2024

This study aimed to determine and compare the shear bond strength of linguallybonded brackets via: Two—paste composite (Orthodontic Mix Bonding System), No —mix composite [Orthodontic Bonding System (No—mix)] and Light—cured composite( Transbond XT .)Thirty extracted upper first premolars for orthodontic request were used for thisinvestigation. The teeth were divided into three groups; each of which consisted of l0teeth. The lingual surface of the tooth used to evaluate the lingual bond strength andthe buccal surface of the same tooth utilized to evaluate the buccal bond strength. Foreach group of teeth investigated to determine the lingual and buccal bond shearstrength, using one type of composite system for each group .The lingually bonded and buccally bonded samples were subjected to shearforce using the universal compression testing machine apparatus. The lingual andbuccal shear bond strengths were recorded and converted into Mpa and the data werestatistically analyzed .The results showed the lingual shear bond strength insignilicantly less than thatof buccal shear bond strength regarding the Orthodontic Mix Bonding System andOrthodontic Bonding System (No—mix), and the lingual shear bond strength wassignificantly less than the buccal shear bond strength regarding Light—curedcomposite (Transbond XT), The lingual and buccal shear strengths of the bondedbracket via Orthodontic Mix Bonding System were the highest than the shear bondstrength of the other composite systems
The flaring efficiency of the Profile and Protaper on resin simulated root canals
Authors: A. Al-Jawhar Qussay
Published: March 2024

Forty resin simulated root canals with standardized curvature prepared for thisstudy, divided into four groups ten canals for each group. Thirty canals were preparedwith rotary endodontic instruments, profile 04, profile 04, 06 and protaper, ten canalsfor each type, with slow speed contra angle hand piece (300 rpm) using crown — downtechnique the other l0 canals were prepared with stainless steel k-flexo handinstrument using step — back technique. The total time required for preparation wascalculated. The resin blocks were scanned; the pre-instrumented and post -instrumented images were stored in the computer and superimposed for twodimensional evaluation of canals preparation using Adobe photoshope 8.0 and Coreldraw 9. For the coronal portion the amount of canal substance removed wascalculated at 7mm, 9mm, llmm levels from the working length. For the apicalcurvature the centering ratio was calculated at 2mm and 4mm level from the workinglength. The results showed that the amount of canal substance removed from thecoronal portion by protaper was statistically higher than other groups with statisticallyless ability to stay center in the canal than profile rotary instruments but more abilityto preserve apical curvature than k-flexo hand instruments with less time required forpreparation. K-flexo files showed statistically less amount of canal substance removalat coronal portion and statistically higher centering ratio than other groups, andrequire more time for canals preparation .
Microleakage of two resin composites by using different light curing systems
Authors: A. Mahdi Jamal , A. Sh. Al-Gharrawi Hikmet , M. Al-Zaka Iman
Published: March 2024

This study was conducted to evaluate marginal microleakage of two resineomposite (Glacier resin composite and Filtek P 60 resin composite) either cured witheonventional light cure unit ( Astralis 5) or light emitting diodes (LED) light cure unit»Radii). Forty class V cavities were prepared in 20 extracted second premolars, onebuccaly and one palataly in each tooth. Each cavity was located lmm coronal toeementoenamel junction and lmm apical to it. The teeth were randomly divided into 4groups, each group of five teeth (I0 cavities): Group I was filled with Glacier resincomposite and cured with LED curing unit. Group ll filled with Glacier and curedin ith Astralis 5 curing unit. Group lll filled with Filtek P60 resin composite and curedv- ith LED curing unit. Group IV filled with Filtek P 60 and cured with Astralis curingxnit. The teeth were stored in distilled water for seven days. Then the apices of theteeth were sealed with sticky wax and the teeth were covered with two layers of nailvamish except lmm around the restoration. The teeth were immersed in 0.5% basicfaehsin dye for 24 hours at 37°C in the incubator and then were longitudinallyxctioned in a buccolingual direction and the extent of dye penetration was recorded.The statistical analysis of the result revealed that the use of LED light cure unit,results in highly significant reduction in the microleakage occlusally and gingivally
A scanning electron microscopical study of initial changes in human premolars teeth after orthodontic tooth movement
Authors: Kubad Taher Dalia
Published: March 2024

scanning electron microscope was used to study the effect of orthodontic tooth movement by using a force of 50 grams on the pressure side of 2l upper left premolarmt for 5- 75 days while the contralaterl side 14 teeth were used as a control. In order toruiy the morphology and occurrence of root resorptions, the organic tissue was removedrsigg sodium hypochlorite and the denuded root surface were re—examined in thescanning electron microscope. Initially, tissue affected by pressure was mainly located inhe marginal region and subsequently the mid- portion of the roots became generallyuri genced. The resorption process of cementum begins after 5 days as around cavitiesmeasuring about 4u. Further resorption in cementum was characterized by measuringsmall, thin—walled round lacunae which confluence into extensive, shallow resorptionsafter 25 days and more
Prevalence of cervical enamel projections and enamel pearls on furcation area of Iraqi molar teeth
Authors: Aziz Badea Raed
Published: March 2024

Cervical enamel projections and enamel pearls in relation to molar furcationsmay act as predisposing factors in periodontal attachment loss. The objectives of thisstudy were to investigate the prevalence of cervical enamel projections and enamelpearls on furcation areas of molar teeth of Iraqi population. The material consisted of(465)extracted upper and lower molars. They were (200) upper molars and (200) )lower molars extracted because of` caries and pulp lesions(groupl), while the othermolars extracted because they were periodontally diseased(group2). The cervical )64(enamel projections were classified into three grades(described according to peter et al 2000)For group l the results showed that (5l%) of upper molars and (66%) of lowermolars had cervical enamel projections. Enamel pearls were identified on (1.5%) ofupper molars and (2.5%) of lower molars. Maxillary molars had (59.8%) grade Icervicaljnamel pro`ections and 28.4%) grade ll and (ll.7%) rade III. Whilemandibular molars showed (66.6%) teeth with grade I, (24.2%) teeth with grade IIand (9%) teeth with grade III .For grou 2 cervical enamel rojcctions were identifiedon (70.7%) ofthe collected molarsThe results of the present study give an indication that cervical enamelprojections are frequent enough to be of clinical importance
Etiological factors of temporomandibular joint disorders
Authors: Ibrahem Hajer
Published: March 2024

The temporomandibular joint disorders are defined as a collective term embracinga number of clinical problems that involve the masticatory muscles, the TMJ andassociated structures. Myofacial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS) is the most common.functional disorder of TMJMany etiological factors have been blamed to produce pain and dysfunction of.TMJ such as stress, malocclusion and parafunctional habitsStress is thought to be responsible for hyperactivity of the muscles of mastication.which leads to muscle fatigue then muscle spasm and painThe purpose of this study was to determine the role of stress as an ctiological.)factor in (MPDSOne hundred dental students were used in this study and evaluated for havingMPDS. Another sample of one hundred persons from the general population were.evaluated in the same manner to be used as controlThe results of this study indicated that (55%) of participating students haveMPDS) because of the great amotmts of stress they are going through. While in control group there was only (7%).
Radiographic evaluation of the S2-complex drug on the alveolar bone height
Authors: Abdul Hadi Al-Safi Mona
Published: March 2024

The S2-complex drug is a chemical preparation of a low molecular weightsynthetic organometalic complex, and it has experimented in many researches to proveit’s activity in the treatment of the cancerous tumors, without any side effects. This drugis a potent immunomodulat or that stimulates both, the humoral a.nd cell mediated,immune responsesTo examine the effect of S2—complex administered locally and was designed totest the potential effectiveness of S2-complex in the management of periodontal disease.associated bone loss by radiographic evaluationThirty six pairs of similarly involved periodontal pockets in (20) patients agedbetween (30-50) years old with pocket depth more than 6 mm were selected. Split mouth,randomized study was carried out. Scaling and root planing was carried out in both sidesin test side received S2- complex for five days in a daily dose of O.l mm/kg injecteddeeply until reaching the bone of affected site, while the control side was received distalwater for 5 days in a daily dose of 0.l mm/kg injected in the same way as that for testside. S2 complex was infiltrated locally through the gingival tissue of the effected site.deeply until reach the defect bone using disposable insulin syringesClinical attachment level of gingiva were recorded at baseline and repeatedonce every 2 weeks. Periapical radiographs were taken for both test and control sides atbaseline and at the termination of the treatment after 2 months. A long the time of study,the patients put on a program of motivation to keep a good stander of oral hygieneClinical and radiographical parameters in general showed improvement with both test.and control groups, with a statical significant difference between themRadiographical evaluation showed high differences in hight and density of bone forboth groups, and effect to S2-complex was on sites of anterior and molar areas according
Bridging the Gap: Aligning Higher Education Priorities with the Shifting Job Landscape in the Philippines
Authors:   College of Arts and Sciences, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, La Union, Philippines, Bustos Ronald
Published: March 2024

This study looks at how the present skills need, the dynamic labor market shifts in the Philippines, and the academic programs promoted by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) connect. The study uses document analysis, guided by Cleary et al.'s (2017) Skills Alignment approach, to link high-demand skills and key economic sectors with CHED's prioritized programs. Using the most recent Labor Market Information reports and the CHED Memorandum Order No. 10, series of 2021, the results show that engineering, IT education, and business degrees significantly aligned with the digital economy, in-demand employment, and rising industries. Nonetheless, there are gaps where specific jobs tangentially align with the initiatives that CHED prioritizes. This paper offers suggestions on how to better align academic programs with the changing needs of the labor market.
The Implications of Nurse Mentorship on New Graduate Nurses’ Outcomes
Authors: Pullano Christina
Published: March 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the growing issue of nurse turnover, especially among new graduate nurses (NGNs). The purpose of this study was to describe, compare, and examine the mentorship relationships of NGNs in Ontario across multiple healthcare settings, and to investigate the relationships between mentorship quality (MQ), occupational coping self-efficacy (OCSE), and turnover intention (TI). A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized with a sample of 128 NGNs employed in long-term care, community care, and hospital settings  

The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the growing issue of nurse turnover, especially among new graduate nurses (NGNs). The purpose of this study was to describe, compare, and examine the mentorship relationships of NGNs in Ontario across multiple healthcare settings, and to investigate the relationships between mentorship quality (MQ), occupational coping self-efficacy (OCSE), and turnover intention (TI). A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized with a sample of 128 NGNs employed in long-term care, community care, and hospital settings. Data collected using an online survey were analyzed using SPSS version 27. The PROCESS macro was used to test a hypothesized mediation relationship between MQ and TI through OCSE. MQ was found to be the most statistically significant predictor of both OCSE and TI, with no significant mediation effect found. Managers, educators, and policymakers should develop strategies to optimize NGNs’ access to high-quality mentorship experiences, to mitigate negative outcomes associated with NGN turnover.. Data collected using an online survey were analyzed using SPSS version 27. The PROCESS macro was used to test a hypothesized mediation relationship between MQ and TI through OCSE. MQ was found to be the most statistically significant predictor of both OCSE and TI, with no significant mediation effect found. Managers, educators, and policymakers should develop strategies to optimize NGNs’ access to high-quality mentorship experiences, to mitigate negative outcomes associated with NGN turnover.
The Drivers of Polarity in Sentiments on Social Media: an Exploratory Study on the 2021 Canadian Federal Election
Authors: Noor Hiba Mohammad
Published: March 2024

The drivers of polarity in sentiments on social media - an exploratory study on the 2021 Canadian Federal Election Hiba Mohammad Noor Master of Science in Management, 2022 Master of Science in Management, Ryerson University Social media is used by the public, voters, and politicians to share their political opinions leading to online political discourse. The opinions shared by voters on social media have different sentiments associated with them depending on voter needs and priorities. Understanding the factors that drive these sentiments can help policymakers and other political stakeholders to understand voter needs and expectations and develop policies that align with those needs. This research focuses on identifying the factors (keywords) that drive these sentiments. This research also investigates the relationship between these keywords and the number of retweets and hashtags. Sentiment analysis was performed on 779,169 tweets related to the 2021 Canadian Federal election followed by text clustering and keywords analysis. The topics and keywords that drive the sentiments were identified. Chi-Square test was used to investigate the relationship between these keywords, hashtags, and the number of retweets. The results suggest that some keywords are common in opposite sentiment types (positive and negative) which shows polarization in Twitter and some keywords are unique to a sentiment type which shows that these keywords drive that specific sentiment. The results also suggest that there is no significant relationship between the keywords and the number of hashtags but has a significant relationship between the keywords and the number of retweets for extremely negative tweets only. 
Exploring the Nature of the Relationship Between Age and Entrepreneurial Intentions
Authors: Afzal Hamza
Published: March 2024

This is a study into perceived behavioural control (PBC) and takes a closer look at its interaction with biological age of an entrepreneur. Literature suggests a curvilinear relationship between age and entrepreneurial intentions (EI). The main research question of this study is whether a similar relationship exists between age and PBC, one of the main antecedents of EI. This study explored the relationship between age and PBC while controlling for gender, access to financial, human and cultural capital. The study deployed regression method for data analysis. The finding of the study shows that age has an impact on PBC, it shows a gradual increase among the young participants and a steep decrease for older participants. The finding has practical and academic implications for academia, government and the private sector.
Labor Investment Efficiency and Firm Life Cycle
Authors: Habib Asphia
Published: March 2024

This study examines the association between efficient labor investment and a firm’s life cycle. Investing in labor is an important corporate decision that ensures proper resource allocation and control over costs, which in turn influences a firm’s financial performance at different stages of its life cycle. Based on a sample of U.S. firms from 1989 to 2019, a regression model incorporating 117,462 firm-year observations is used to estimate a measure of labor investment efficiency, while one incorporating 66,940firm-year observations is used to examine the relationship between labor investment efficiency and firm life-cycle stages. The study shows that mature firms are more negatively associated with labor investment inefficiency than other stages of the firm’s life cycle. Thestudy observesaU-shaped patternof laborinvestment efficiencyacrossthestagesof thefirm’s life cycle. That is, absolute values of abnormal net hiring, which indicate inefficiency in labor investment, are higher (lower) during the introduction, growth, shake-out, and decline (mature) stages. The results remain constant after controlling for various factors, including firm size, leverage, cash flow and sales volatilities, using alternative proxies for labor investment efficiency, as well as considering the potential impact of other non-labor investments and labor intensity.
The Impact of Mobile Applications on Quran Education: A Survey of Student Performance and Satisfaction.
Authors: Akrami Mursal , Arabzada Raihan , Ahrari Maliha , Akrami Khatera , Akrami Fazila , Hakimi Musawer , Fazil Abdul wajid
Published: March 2024

In the field of Quranic education, mobile applications have become cutting edge instruments that offer chances to improve instruction and successfully involve learners. With a thorough survey-based analysis, this study seeks to evaluate how mobile applications affect Quranic teaching. The research methodology comprised creating a structured questionnaire to collect information on a range of topics, such as application usage trends, efficacy evaluations, contributions to bettering education, perceived effects on students' comprehension and retention of Quranic knowledge, improvement of student performance, and contrasts between traditional and mobile application-based learning approaches. Students enrolled in online university programs with an emphasis on Quranic education made up the population for this study. A sample size of 60 respondents provided insightful information. Descriptive statistics and inferential techniques were included in quantitative data analysis, which allowed for a detailed investigation of survey responses and the correlations between variables. The results show that respondents place a high value on mobile applications for improving Quranic education, and the usage patterns of these applications vary widely. Participants generally held favorable opinions about the usefulness of mobile applications in raising student achievement and comprehension of Quranic knowledge. Furthermore, it became evident that mobile application-based learning was preferred over conventional techniques. The study identifies opportunities for further research in this area and emphasizes the significance of using mobile technology to enhance Quranic instruction. In general, the study advances our understanding of how mobile applications fit into Quranic education and influences pedagogical strategies used in online learning environments.
Traditional Ecological Farming Practices in the Eastern Himalayan Mountain Environment: Case of a Naga Village, Nagaland (India)
Authors:   Department of Geography, Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva Viswavidyalaya, Nagaon-782001, Assam, India. Email: sourav.saha626@gmail.com, Saha Sourav , Hussain Saddam ,   Department of Economics, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India.  Email: saddam2014bhu@gmail.com, Deka Nityananda ,   Department of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India.  Email: Nityageog@yahoo.co.in, Mahanta Ratul ,   Department of Economics, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India.  Email: rmeco@gauhati.ac.in, Bhagabat Abani Kumar ,   Department of Geography, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India.  Email: abhagabati01@gmail.com
Published: March 2024

The farming systems practised by the tribal communities in the mountain environment of the North-Eastern region of India are eco-friendly and local climate responsive. These play a significant role in ensuring food security and conserving the local agro-ecological diversity. These farming practices are rooted in the local ecological set up, and they reflect the Indigenous people’s response to the environment of the area. The inhabitants of the Khonoma village of Kohima district, Nagaland, the study village, have been traditionally practising unique Alder tree-based jhum (shifting) cultivation, terrace-based panikheti (wet cultivation) and kitchen gardening based on their Indigenous knowledge and skills. They have been practising mixed farming by integrating crops, fish and livestock. The local communities have also evolved some methods for managing the natural settings to sustain their agriculture and livelihoods. This study is an attempt to investigate the methods of traditional farming system of Khonoma, a mountain village in the Eastern Himalayas. This study is based on primary data/ information collected through household survey using semi-structured household survey schedule, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), focus group discussion (FGD), and interviews with key informants and personal field visit in early 2021. The terrace-based panikheti, adopted by the people of Khonoma village, has been proved a location specific eco-friendly method for soil and water conservation. The Alder tree-based jhum practice, as opined by the villagers, is a sustainable livelihood option in the context of the mountain ecological setting and unique cultural values of the people.
Optimalisasi Metode Naive Bayes Classifier Untuk Prediksi Persetujuan Kredit
Authors: Syakur Achmad , Purwandi Putra Rendri , Juliane Christina
Published: March 2024

Kredit adalah bentuk pembiayaan yang banyak orang ajukan ke bank atau perusahaan penyedia kredit. Dalam proses pengajuan kredit, dilakukan analisis untuk menentukan apakah kredit yang diajukan layak atau tidak. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk membantu bank atau perusahaan penyedia kredit dalam melakukan persetujuan kredit dengan efektif dan akurat dalam menentukan status pengajuan. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik data mining dan kumpulan dataset yang berasal dari kaggle.com. Terdapat 12 atribut dan 2 kelas yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini. Dalam penelitian ini, metode klasifikasi Naive Bayes dan optimasi kelompok partikel (PSO) digunakan. Prediksi persetujuan kredit dengan metode naïve bayes classifier menghasilkan nilai akurasi sebesar 80,00% dengan nilai AUC 0,884. Sebaliknya, prediksi persetujuan kredit dengan metode particle swarm optimization (PSO) menghasilkan nilai akurasi sebesar 96,67% dengan nilai AUC 0,69.
Systematic Literature Review dengan Mengidentifikasi Software serta Metode Pengembangan Augmented Reality
Authors: Caraka Aji Pranata  , M Fairul Filza  , Akbar
Published: March 2024

Perkembangan teknologi di dunia setiap harinya mengalami peningkata yang sangat pesat. Salah satu wujud pesatnya perkembangan teknologi di Indonesia belakangan ini yang juga menjanjikan adalah Augmented Reality (AR). AR merupakan teknologi yang dapat menggabungkan aspek yang ada pada dunia nyata dengan dunia virtual. Seiring berkembangnya teknologi, pastinya kita dihadapkan dengan berbagai elemen pendamping yang juga turut berkembang dan beragam. Maka dari itu, penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi perangkat lunak dan metode pengembangan AR yang umum atau sering digunakan di Indonesia. Metode Systematic Literature Review (SLR) dipilih sebagai metode yang akan digunakan dalam proses review terhadap literatur yang relevan dengan perkembangan AR. Hasil akhir penelitian ini berupa jenis perangkat lunak dan metode pengembangan AR yang umum atau sering digunakan dalam pengembangannya dalam kurun waktu satu tahun selama tahun 2023. Hasil penelitian diharapkan dapat membantu sebagai rekomendasi para pengembang AR dalam kontribusinya mengembangkan AR dengan perangkat lunak dan metode yang terbarukan.
Splendeurs liminaires. La sculpture monumentale des portails ibériques à l’aube du gothique
Authors: Terrier Aliferis Laurence , Le Deschault de Monredon Térence , Acosta Jacob Laura
Published: March 2024

Si l’on pouvait interroger un pèlerin ayant réalisé le pèlerinage à Saint-Jacques de Compostelle vers le milieu du XIIe siècle, il est certain qu’il évoquerait les splendeurs des portails sculptés de la cathédrale, découvertes une fois arrivé à destination. Ces oeuvres admirables accueillent en effet depuis des siècles le visiteur qui a vaillamment traversé de nombreuses contrées, le récompensant ainsi de manière grandiose. Parcourant les chemins de pèlerinage qui mènent à Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, les sculpteurs formés sur les chantiers d’Ile-de-France, de Bourgogne ou d’Occitanie importent dans leurs bagages des innovations qu’ils emploient ensuite sur le chantier de la cathédrale. Par leur participation à la construction de nouveaux sanctuaires, ils diffusent des iconographies et des formes nouvelles, impactant le développement ultérieur de la sculpture hispanique. Cette vision d’une forte influence de la France sur la péninsule ibérique, qui se développe dans l’historiographie dès la fin du XIXe siècle, a durablement marqué les études sur la sculpture hispanique. Les recherches actuelles tendent à nuancer cette approche et s’attachent à définir de manière plus pointue la notion de « transfert », permettant ainsi d’expliquer les processus et les modalités d’adaptation face aux nouveautés. Cet ouvrage aborde, à travers une série d’articles richement documentés, l’évolution de la sculpture dans la péninsule ibérique depuis le XIIe siècle jusqu’au milieu du XIIIe siècle. L’utilisation de moyens méthodologiques renouvelés permet aux auteur·e·s de mieux examiner la genèse de l’implantation de l’art gothique au sud des Pyrénées.
Pemanfaatan Video Conference Pada Yayasan Sinergi Cendikia Makassar
Authors: Fattah Farniwati , Azis Huzain
Published: March 2024

Pengabdian kepada masyarakat (PkM) dengan mitra sasar Yayasan Sinergi Cendikia Indonesia bertujuan untuk membantu yayasan dalam mencapai tujuan organisasi. Yayasan yang bergerak di bidang sosial dan kemasyarakatan, memiliki banyak kegiatan keagamaan, kemanusian yang memerlukan media digital dalam mempromosikan dan menyebarkan informasi tentang program dari yayasan. Sebagai yayasan yang baru berdiri, lembaga ini membutuhkan media promosi yang dapat menjangkau masyarakat luas. Untuk memenuhi salah satu kewajiban Tri Dharma Perguruan Tinggi, maka dosen Fakultas Ilmu Komputer (FIKOM) akan melakukan kegiatan pengabdian di Yayasan Sinergi Cendikia Indonesia (SCI) dengan memanfaatkan layanan video conference. Aplikasi Zoom Meeting adalah salah satu layanan video conference yang digunakan oleh SCI untuk menunjang kegiatan yayasan seperti rapat, pelatihan dan seminar. Beberapa anggota sudah bisa menggunakan menu atau fasilitas yang digunakan pada saat meeting berlangsung, sedangkan fasilitas lainnya belum terlalu familiar sehingga perlu pendampingan khususnya untuk akun zoom. Kegiatan pengabdian ini diharapkan dapat meningkatkan popularitas dari Yayasan Sinergi Cendikia Indonesia, khususnya di Sulawesi Selatan dan para anggota yayasan dapat memanfaatkan teknologi digital untuk menjalankan tugas dan tanggung jawabnya masing-masing.
Penyuluhan Dampak Internet Pada Pengembangan Desa Lonjoboko Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Asad Ihwana , Ashar Jabal Rahma , Bima Muhammad Irfan Maulana , Amir Haeril , Agus Al Ihksan , Zainal Abdul Qahar , Jihad Ahmad , Hafid Muhammad Fachri , Musda Gusti Hardyanti
Published: March 2024

Di Era Informasi sekarang ini, ketersediaan Internet dan akses sangat dibutuhkan sebagai diseminasi informasi. Internet hadir sebagai solusi masyarakat perkotaan sampai ke Pedesaan. Program Internet masuk Desa menjadi first Line pemerintah dalam mendukung ketersediaan jaringan sampai ke pelosok terkecil di Negara Ini. Pemanfaatan internet bagi pengembangan Desa sangat berkontribusi positif bagi pendapatan masyarakat Sekitar Desa bahkan dengan Internet segala sesuatunya bisa dipromosikan misalnya Produk Unggulan Desa sebagai, Produk UMKM masyarakat Desa dan pemanfaatan lainya, permasalahan mitra yang dihadapi yakni pemanfaatan internet belum maksimal sehingga melalui Program pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, Dosen Muda Universitas Muslim Indonesia melakukan penyuluhan dan bekerjasama dengan Pemerintah Desa Lonjoboko Kabupaten Gowa untuk memaksimalkan potensi Desa dan peningkatan pengetahuan Masyarakatnya mengenai pemanfaatan Internet.
Sistem Informasi Jasa Penjahit Gorden UKM Bilqis di Desa Sanrobone Kecamatan Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar
Authors: Indra Dolly , Hasanuddin Tasrif , Alwi Erick Irawadi
Published: March 2024

Fenomena menarik pada UKM Bilqis di Desa Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar antara lain kualitas gorden berbahan Cartier, Hoggard, Spanyol, dan Hawall tergolong berkualitas baik, namun tidak didukung dengan promosi yang menarik, sumber daya manusia (pengrajin) pada UKM Bilqis masih mengandalkan pelanggan lama. Dari permasalahan tersebut maka menarik untuk dilakukannya perancangan sistem informasi penjualan gorden berbasis web pada UKM Bilqis Kecamatan Sanrobone, Takalar.Metode analisis yang dilakukan menggunakan analisis kualitatif berupa rancang bangun sistem informasi penjualan gorden pada UKM Bilqis Sistem yang dibangun menggunakan 3 user yaitu (1) Admin, seorang admin melakukan input data kedalam sistem serta melakukkan update jika terdapat penambahan data baru. Seorang admin memiliki hak akses yang luas; (2) Customer, adalah member dari sebuah sistem dimana member dapat melakukan pemesanan barang; (3) Pengunjung, adalah seorang user pada sebuah sistem dimana user tersebut memiliki hak akses yang terbatas hanya sekedar melihat barang, jika pengunjung ingin membeli barang pengunjung harus menjadi customer/member dengan cara melakukan registrasi.Dengan diterapkannya sistem tersebut sebagai media perdagangan online pada Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) maka diharapkan dapat membuka peluang UKM dalam memasok bahan baku; disamping itu UKM juga semakin mudah dalam bertransaksi dengan konsumen dengan lokasi yang jauh.Fenomena menarik pada UKM Bilqis di Desa Sanrobone Kabupaten Takalar antara lain kualitas gorden berbahan Cartier, Hoggard, Spanyol, dan Hawall tergolong berkualitas baik, namun tidak didukung dengan promosi yang menarik, sumber daya manusia (pengrajin) pada UKM Bilqis masih mengandalkan pelanggan lama. Dari permasalahan tersebut maka menarik untuk dilakukannya perancangan sistem informasi penjualan gorden berbasis web pada UKM Bilqis Kecamatan Sanrobone, Takalar.Metode analisis yang dilakukan menggunakan analisis kualitatif berupa rancang bangun sistem informasi penjualan gorden pada UKM Bilqis Sistem yang dibangun menggunakan 3 user yaitu (1) Admin, seorang admin melakukan input data kedalam sistem serta melakukkan update jika terdapat penambahan data baru. Seorang admin memiliki hak akses yang luas; (2) Customer, adalah member dari sebuah sistem dimana member dapat melakukan pemesanan barang; (3) Pengunjung, adalah seorang user pada sebuah sistem dimana user tersebut memiliki hak akses yang terbatas hanya sekedar melihat barang, jika pengunjung ingin membeli barang pengunjung harus menjadi customer/member dengan cara melakukan registrasi.Dengan diterapkannya sistem tersebut sebagai media perdagangan online pada Usaha Kecil dan Menengah (UKM) maka diharapkan dapat membuka peluang UKM dalam memasok bahan baku; disamping itu UKM juga semakin mudah dalam bertransaksi dengan konsumen dengan lokasi yang jauh.
Pemanfaatan E-Commerce Berbasis Website untuk Pemasaran pada UMKM Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa
Authors: Djamereng Asdar , Hayati Lilis Nur , Siruna Elvira , Fitriani Saripah , Yulinda Nurul Kholifah
Published: March 2024

Global Web Index mencatat Indonesia memiliki tingkat penggunaan E-Commerce tertinggi di dunia. Seningga Dinamika persaingan bisnis dalam perkembangan dunia teknologi informasi yang semakin berkembang pesat dari waktu ke waktu. Masyarakat telah merasakan perubahan dari segala bidang misalnya bidang pendidikan, kesehatan, hiburan, sumber informasi, tenaga kerja, dunia bisnis dan komunikasi. Hal ini dapat dilakukan dengan penggunaan internet Penggunaan internet untuk aktivitas transaksi bisnis dikenal dengan istilah Electronic Commerce (E-Commerce).Uraian tugas dan fungsi dari tata usaha kepemerintahan dalam kantor Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa adalah mengurusi masalah Pemasaran Pada UMKM, untuk mempelancar dan mempermudah pendataan data UMKM berupa data produk. Sistem informasi Pengolahan Data yang mendukung dan dapat mengoptimalkan informasi. Hasil Memberikan Pemanfaatan E-Commerce Berbasis Website Untuk Pemasaran Pada UMKM Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa.Target dalam pelaksanaaan PkM Lektor Fakultas Ekonomi Bisnis dan Fakultas Ilmu Komputer UMI sehubungan dengan bagaimana PemanfaatanE-Commerce Berbasis Website Untuk Pemasaran Pada UMKM Kecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa dengan mefasilitasi dengan penyuluhan, simulasi dan pelatihan bagi para aparatur desa dan UMKM dengan mewujutkan, pengelolaan data administrasi yang lebih baik berbasis digital serta meningkatnya kemampuan dan keterampilan apartur desa dan UMKM di desa dan Perangkat Desa mendapatkan modul Pemanfaatan E-Commerce Berbasis WebsiteKecamatan Parangloe Kabupaten Gowa.