bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Palavra da Editoria
Authors: Jesus Paulo , Lorini Gualtiero , Marques Ubirajara , Rainsborough Marita , Silva Fernando
Published: January 2024

O presente fascículo reúne um conjunto de artigos que, pela sua diversidade linguística, metodológica e temática, demonstra a excecional vitalidade da filosofia kantiana e confirma a raison d’être desta Revista enquanto fórum de pesquisa internacional.Linguisticamente, os artigos aqui publicados exprimem-se, segundo a ordenação proposta, em quatro línguas latinas: Português, Francês, Espanhol e Italiano. Metodologicamente, combinam-se várias abordagens, que utilizam nomeadamente um ângulo estrutural-sistemático, histórico-genético e comparativo. Do ponto de vista temático, trabalham-se múltiplos problemas relevantes da filosofia transcendental kantiana, estabelecendo-se relações com a filosofia natural (ou cosmologia), filosofia moral, filosofia da história, filosofia da arte, filosofia política e psicologia/antropologia. No que concerne aos diálogos filosóficos encetados nestes artigos, devemos destacar que se re-examinam as conexões e se enriquecem as afinidades entre Kant e J.-J. Rousseau (1712-78), M. Mendelssohn (1729-1786), T. Abbt (1738-1766), H. Cohen (1942-1918), P. Natorp (1854-1924), L. Wittgenstein (1889-1951) e F. Kaulbach (1912-1992).
Editors’ Word
Authors: Jesus Paulo , Lorini Gualtiero , Marques Ubirajara , Rainsborough Marita , Silva Fernando
Published: January 2024

The present issue collects a group of articles which, given its linguistic, methodological, and thematic diversity, brings to light the exceptional vitality of Kant’s philosophy, while confirming the raison d’être of this journal as a forum for international research.Linguistically speaking, the articles herein published are written, in accordance with the proposed guidelines, in English, Portuguese, French, and Italian. Methodologically, several approaches are combined, namely, by resorting to a structural-thematic, historical-genetic, and comparative angle. From a thematic point of view, several relevant problems of Kant’s transcendental philosophy are laboured upon, while establishing relations with natural philosophy (or cosmology), moral philosophy, philosophy of history, philosophy of art, political philosophy, and psychology/anthropology. As to the philosophical dialogues struck in these articles, we highlight the reexamination of the connections and the enrichment of the affinities between Kant and J.-J. Rousseau (1712-78), M. Mendelssohn (1729-1786), T. Abbt (1738-1766), H. Cohen (1942-1918), P. Natorp (1854-1924), L. Wittgenstein (1889-1951) e F. Kaulbach (1912-1992).
nova fase da ditadura do capital financeiro na Argentina
Authors: Novaes Henrique Tahan
Published: January 2024

A ultradireita latino-americana ganhou força com a eleição de Javier Milei na Argentina, um presidente que se diz “libertário”, mas na verdade irá criar as condições para o aprofundamento da ditadura do capital financeiro na região.
Aos camaradas que se foram
Authors: Alves de Lima Filho Paulo
Published: January 2024

Breve texto em homenagem aos membros dos comitês da Revista Fim do Mundo que faleceram desde sua fundação.
Duas teorias da população no pensamento clássico
Authors: Gennari Adilson Marques
Published: January 2024

As teorias da população de Malthus e Marx são diametralmente opostas. Na primeira, idealista, a dinâmica da população é determinada subjetivamente sendo seus determinantes de caráter individual e principalmente moral. Já na segunda, materialista, a dinâmica depende dos elementos do processo histórico objetivo: a luta de classes, a produtividade do trabalho, a composição orgânica do capital, a acumulação de capital e suas contradições.
Lifestyle and Attachment Needs: Emotional-Focused Therapy Perspective
Authors: Samani Siamak , Sohrabi Nadereh
Published: January 2024

The study’s main purpose was to check the effectiveness of the resilient marital relationship lifestyle to feed the attachment needs of young couples. To touch the research goal, an ABA single-subject design was used. The sample consisted of six young couples between 26 to 38 years old. The Resilient Marital Relationship Program (RMR Program) was used as an experimental intervention in this study. The RMR Program was designed to help Iranian young couples to cope with their marital conflicts by considering attachment needs. The RMR Program was focused on resilient beliefs, resilient lifestyles, resilient marital strategies, and, resilient marital techniques. The attachment needs scale, brief resilience scale, and healthy family life scale were used in this study. The intervention was run in 5 virtual space sessions with two virtual assessments for the first two stages (AB) and one for the second A stage of the design. Visual analysis and statistical Indexes revealed that attachment needs to improve after running the RMR Program. In sum, the RMR Program is an effective intervention for feeding the attachment needs of young couples.
Book Review ‘D’raja Kelantan Mosque’ (Malay Version)
Authors: Iqbal Dr. Uqbah
Published: January 2024

Mosque play an important role in the state of Kelantan. There are five mosques discussed in this book. The first is D' Raja Long Yunus Mosque or Langgar Mosque. The second is the Sultan Muhammad I Mosque or the Jajahan Jeli Mosque. Third is Sultan Muhammad II Mosque or Telipot Mosque. The fourth is Sultan Muhammad III Mosque or Bandar Pasir Mas Mosque. The fifth is Sultan Mansor Mosque or Kampung Sireh Mosque. The five mosques located in the state of Kelantan are discussed from the perspective of the historical development, namely the date they were built, why they were built, the origin of the mosque name, the location of the mosque, the function of the mosque to the local community, the cost of building the mosque and the management of the mosque. The names of these mosques have their own significance, related to the relationship between Islam, the King and the People in the state of Kelantan.
Investigation of the surface of light-curing dental materials after pre-polymerization heating
Authors: Khabadze Z. S. , Abdulkerimova S. M. , Drobyshev S. V. , Borlakova M. M. , Magomedova Kh. M.
Published: January 2024

Despite the great variety and wide application of light-cured composite restorative materials for the treatment of hard tissue diseases, the issue of longevity of restorations remains relevant to this day. One of the criteria for the long-term durability of a composite restoration is the finish of the restoration. Poor polishing and surface roughness significantly reduce theservice life of the restoration and provide a good environment for biofilm adhesion, loss of luster of the restoration, and caries recurrence. Thus, methods affecting the reduction of surface relief in restorations remain a current issue.

   Aim. To evaluate the surface roughness and porosity of composite filling materials after pre-polymerization heating.

   Materials and methods. Sixty composite samples were prepared in the form of 1 mm thick, 1.2 cm diameter disks. The samples were divided into 2 groups depending on the presence of pre-polymerization heating. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) was used to measure the roughness and to visualize the surface morphology of the samples. Porosity was measured using a vacuum sputtering unit, and a scanning electron microscope was used to obtain micrographs of the sample.

   Results. The use of pre-polymerization heating of composite filling materials in dental practice will allow dentists to significantly reduce the expression of the relief of the composite restoration by reducing the roughness and pore volume in the matrix of the composite filling material, which will certainly optimize the finishing of the restoration.

   Conclusions. Pre-polymerization heating has a positive effect on the surface topography of the composite restoration, reducing its roughness and porosity, which improves the stage of finishing: obtaining a dry gloss, ensuring the duration of color stability, as well as reducing the adhesion of microorganisms to the filling material, thereby increasing the longevity of the composite restoration.
Basics of formation and correction of dental anxiety
Authors: Nikolskaia I. A. , Katyukhina V. A. , Pogabalo I. V. , Patrakova N. N. , Ogloblin A. A. , Kuliev R. M.
Published: January 2024

The foundations of negative experiences of dental treatment and clinical observation are laid in childhood, and the patient’s further attitude towards dental procedures depends on how the child’s first acquaintance with a dentist goes. Anxiety, tension and fear of upcoming pain can lead to the development of varying degrees of dental phobia. Children's fears do notallow for complete and timely treatment, which requires the development of measures to correct them.

   Aim. Develop a technique for reducing anxiety in patients with dental anxiety at a pediatric dental appointment.

   Materials and methods. The study involved 90 children aged 6-15 years. They were divided into groups depending on the strength of the nervous system. In each group, the level of dental anxiety was determined and methods were used to reduce it, which included: motivational interviewing, art therapy, adaptation using hardware technologies.

   Results. After carrying out adaptation techniques for children, a decrease in dental anxiety was observed in each group of subjects. The technique was most effective in the group of children with a strong nervous system.

   Conclusions. This developed complex of psychological support for patients at a pediatric dental appointment (procedures promoting relaxation, distraction, perceived control) reduces the level of dental anxiety and improves the indicators of vegetative support.
Clinical characteristics of the periodontal status of patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract with dysbiosis
Authors: Ivanova A. A. , Bessonov P. P. , Bessonova N. G. , Nikolaeva K. M.
Published: January 2024

Aim. To determine the prevalence and intensity of periodontal diseases in patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, combined with a violation of the microflora.

   Materials and methods. A comprehensive clinical and laboratory study of 132 patients with gastrointestinal diseases with laboratory-established dysbiosis aged 30 to 45 years was conducted. For the study, an analysis of the outpatient chart, the results of laboratory tests (feces for dysbiosis), examination, palpation of the abdomen of patients with diseases of thedigestive system by a gastroenterologist therapist was performed, and the anamnesis of the disease was evaluated. When assessing dental diseases, the prevalence and intensity of dental caries and periodontal diseases were taken into account. The intensity of caries was determined by the CPI and CPI indices, and the communal periodontal index CPI was used to study the condition of periodontal tissues. A dental examination card recommended by WHO was used for the research.

   Results. In the structure of pathologies of the digestive tract, chronic hyperacid and hypoacid gastritis, dysfunctions of the hepatobiliary system, including chronic hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastroesophageal reflux disease, rarely gastroenterocolitis, were most often detected. At the same time, an unfavorable situation was revealed for diseases of the oral cavity, which include a high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal diseases. In addition, every third person examined had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction associated with tooth loss.

   Conclusions. The revealed high levels of major dental diseases in patients with pathologies of the digestive tract, accompanied with dysbiosis, are often characterized by generalized inflammatory periodontal diseases. This situation dictates the need for research aimed at improving pathogenetic therapy with rational and adequate correction of the microbiota.
Changes in enzyme concentrations in mixed saliva during clinical manifestations of oral galvanosis
Authors: Ibragimov T. I. , Strogonova L. B. , Mamedova G. F. , Brovko V. V. , Ulyankin A. I.
Published: January 2024

This article reviews the literature on the problem of the relationship between enzymes and changes in their concentrations in mixed saliva during clinical manifestations of galvanosis, as well as ways to determine their activity.
CARCINOMA EPIDERMOIDE DE URETRA: UM RELATO DE CASO
Authors: Bezerra Mariana Cunha Paes , Albuquerque Marina Acioly Cavalcanti de , Revoredo Luiza Maciel Yamamoto , Revorêdo Laís Maciel Yamamoto , Albuquerque Mariana Acioly Cavalcanti de , Barros Felipe Dubourcq de , Júnior Francisco de Morais Lima
Published: January 2024

Introdução: o carcinoma epidermoide de uretra, também chamado de espinocelular ou de células escamosas, é uma rara neoplasia, possui maior incidência em idades avançadas e no sexo masculino. Os fatores de risco possuem forte relação com as infecções sexualmente transmissíveis, sobretudo o HPV, e infecções urinárias de repetição. Por ser uma patologia de difícil reconhecimento na prática clínica, seu diagnóstico é realizado em fases avançadas, frequentemente com presença de doença invasiva e metástases, levando a um pior prognóstico. Objetivos: relatar um caso clínico de um paciente com câncer epidermóide de uretra. Metodologia: trata-se de um estudo descritivo do tipo relato de caso. A coleta de dados foi realizada no Hospital de Câncer de Pernambuco, em Recife-PE. A população de estudo é de 01 paciente portador de neoplasia epidermóide uretral.  Discussão:  o carcinoma espinocelular é originado no epitélio de revestimento e sua etiopatogenia associa-se as más condições de higiene e infecções virais. O tratamento de escolha ainda é alvo de divergência na literatura, porém deve ser optado pelo que permita a maior remissão da doença, assim como na maioria das vezes, no caso descrito optou-se pela cirurgia de ressecção do tumor, associado à quimioterapia adjuvante com cisplatina e paclitaxel. Permitindo, assim, remissão da doença metastática  e recuperação das atividades laborais, até o último contato, em dezembro de 2021. Conclusão:     Pelo fato de ser incomum, possui divergências quanto sua incidência, prevalência e melhor tratamento a ser instituído. Visto que a sobrevida diminui com o passar dos anos, é importante realizar o seguimento adequado para monitorar o retorno ou avanço da doença.
La Mediación Familiar Preventiva: los hijos en el Proceso de Mediación Familiar
Authors: García Tomé Margarita
Published: January 2024

Las separaciones y divorcios están aumentando en España. Esto
pone en evidencia que cada vez son más las familias que sufren proble-
mas emocionales, afectivos, sociales, económicos, religiosos, judiciales,
etc., derivados de estas situaciones. Estos problemas y conflictos se acre-
cientan en las ocasiones en las que se producen desacuerdos e incumpli-
mientos de convenios reguladores, generando una guerra interminable
entre los cónyuges, en la que quedan atrapados los hijos, que en muchos
casos son utilizados por los progenitores como moneda de cambio, en
detrimento de uno u otro. Todo esto produce una carga inmensa de sufri-
miento en toda la familia, y especialmente en los hijos, que comprueban,
sin comprender qué está sucediendo, como su vida se transforma completamente, y este cambio les produce una gran tristeza y dolor
Planning For Increasing The Value Of TKDN Using FTA, QFD, And KPI Methods On Material Wellhead & Christmas Tree at PT Pertamina EP
Authors: Imron Muhamad Imron Zamzani , Pratikno Faishal Arham , Rizalmi Sigit Rahmat , Setiowati Noni Oktiana
Published: January 2024

Abstract. Oil companies in Indonesia are encouraged to increase the use of local content according to the roadmap. The Oil and Gas Company (PT. Pertamina EP) must be an example to comply with and realize these rules. These rules apply to suppliers if they wish to participate in tenders for goods and services. From the QFD method, the main priority that must be increased is the material component wellhead & Christmas tree with a weight of 110. The identification results with the FTA method obtained 22 important events that caused the local content wellhead & Christmas tree not to be fulfilled. The measurement results from key performance indicators in 2024-2025 PT Pertamina EP can meet the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources targets of 73.15% and 76.3% in wellhead & Christmas tree material.

 

Keywords: Local Contents, Strategy Local Contents, Fault Tree Analysis, Quality Function Deployment, KPI
Utilização da Impressão Tridimensional nas Plastias Cirúrgicas da Valva Mitral
Authors: Visconti Rodrigo Bahiense , Belem Luciano Herman Juaçaba , Nogueira Antonio Carlos Dos Santos , Cornélio Maria Claudia Lembo , Weitzel Luis Henrique
Published: January 2024

A regurgitação mitral representa uma importante causa de morbimortalidade e a plastia mitral cirúrgica continua sendo seu tratamento de escolha quando possível. Utilizamos a ecocardiografia tridimensional associada a impressão tridimensional para a confecção de modelos cirúrgicos nos quais é possível o treinamento ou aprimoramento de técnicas cirúrgicas visando uma melhoria nos resultados das plastias e um aprimoramento na formação médica
Kobieta z drugiego planu. Katarzyna Konstancja z Niszczyckich Towiańska i jej polityczna działalność w burzliwych czasach przełomu XVII i XVIII w.
Authors: Pietrzak Jarosław
Published: January 2024

A woman in the background. Katarzyna Konstancja Towiańska, née Niszczycka, and her political activity in the turbulent period of the late 17th and early 18th century

The article deals with the figure of Katarzyna Konstancja Towiańska, née Niszczycka, a relative of Primate Michał Stefan Radziejowski. Its purpose is to shed light on Towiańska’s activities and her unofficial influence on the clergyman’s political endeavours in 1680–1705. They were associated with the events of the interregnum following the death of John III in 1696, when Radziejowski found himself in the party supporting the French candidate. Towiańska played a key role during the interregnum from the point of view of canvassing for support, then the split election and finally the Łowicz Rebellion. In the following years, during the reign of Augustus II, Towiańska engaged in political manoeuvring, at one time declaring allegiance to the monarch, at another showing deference to his opponents and even favouring the idea of dethroning the monarch and electing his successor, designated by Charles XII. However, Towiańska’s political activity in the background was much broader in scope and included patronage for offices and in the affairs of the clergy, matchmaking in marriages that determined political sympathies, and attendance at public events in the presence of the king. For services rendered, Towiańska and her family received specific favours from their protector, Primate Radziejowski, in the form of official patronage, landed estates, bequests and legal protection. Concluding the article, the author sums up Towiańska’s political successes and failures, and addresses the opinion about her as the cardinal’s mistress and her influence on Radziejowski’s political plans.
Insulina i upadek wieży z kości słoniowej. Rzecz o zmieniających się uwarunkowaniach innowacyjności
Authors: Kopczyński Michał
Published: January 2024

Insulin and a fall of the ivory tower. On the changing determinants of innovation

The centennial of the discovery of insulin and the fortieth anniversary of the introduction of human insulin into the American market provide a good opportunity to reflect on the circumstances surrounding innovation in high technology branches of industry. The subject of that reflection is the possibility of applying the model of technical, organisational and institutional co-evolution, formulated by Johan Peter Murmann in relation to the artificial dyes industry in nineteenth-century Germany, United Kingdom and United States, to the history of the pharmaceutical industry. An analysis of the evolution of relations between scientists and physicians on the one hand and the pharmaceutical industry on the other leads to the conclusion that the Murmann model must be supplemented with reflection on changes in the role of medical codes of ethics and on the understanding of the social role of science. The achievement of the current status quo in the cooperation between the medical profession and the industry has been possible thanks to the liberalisation of the principles of ethical codes, which have been transformed from a set of strict standards into just a set of guidelines to help physicians in their everyday practice. On the other hand, the industry has gradually adapted its marketing strategies to the requirements of physicians by divulging the composition of medicines, abandoning direct advertising to patients and introducing a new strategy known as scientific marketing. As far as scientists are concerned, the consent to the commercialisation of research results was the consequence of a change in the understanding of the social role of science. In the twentieth century science became one of the many professions pursued to earn a living and scientists no longer came to regard themselves as a special group selflessly explaining the rules of the natural world. It is unfair to blame biotechnology for this shift, as the processes of “disenchantment” of science were well under way before biotechnology was born in the mid-1970s.
VISUAL LITERACY: COMIC STRIPS AS TEACHING MEDIA IN SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
Authors: Setianingsih Eri , Wiyanah Sri
Published: January 2024

This study aims to measure the effectiveness of using comic strips as learning media for seventh-grade students in Simple Present Tense at SMPN 2 Sewon. The problem in this study was the students' understanding of grammar, especially in simple present tense, was low. This research is Quantitative, with a quasi-experimental pre-test and post-test as the research design. The comic strips used in this study were made by the researcher herself. The sample of this study was seventh-grade students, The total amount was 64 students, who were divided into two classes, namely experiment and control. The experiment class was given treatment in the form of comic strips as teaching media after the pre-test, while the control class was not. The results showed sig. (2-tailed) 0.000 < 0.05 and  (-8.633) <  (-2.039). Based on the result, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference between the learning outcomes in the pre-test and post-test in the experimental class. Comic Strips proved to be effective to be used as teaching media to help students' learning process in English grammar, especially simple present tense.
The Relationship between the Level of Knowledge of Consuming Donuts and Sweet Gum as Cariogenic Foods and the Occurrence of Dental Caries in Class 12 Students at Cahaya Medan High School
Authors: Tarigan Susiani , Firdha Muharraran  , Putri Angelia Pardede
Published: January 2024

Introduction: Food and drinks taste sweet and sticky, which can trigger dental caries. The increasing number of dental caries for children shows the need for optimal treatment in increasing their knowledge. The aim of the research is to find a relationship between the level of knowledge of consuming donuts and sweet chewing gum as cariogenic foods on experiencing dental caries for grade 12 students at Cahaya Medan High School.

Methods: Data collection using questionnaires and checking teeth. Data were analyzed using statistical tests Kruskal-Wallis. This type of research is an analytical survey through design cross sectional.

Results: The research results showed that the majority of the level of knowledge of consuming donuts and sweet chewing gum as cariogenic foods in the sample was sufficient with the average DMFT score being .63 ± 2.723.

Conclusion: it can be concluded that the better the level of knowledge about consuming donuts and sweet chewing gum as cariogenic foods, the lower the dental caries.
Penerapan Logika Fuzzy Mamdani Untuk Menentukan Stok Beras Di Toko Anugrah Jaya Cirendeu Berbasis Web
Authors: Fuadi Achmad Lutfi
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Rice is a very strategic food ingredient. Rice as a food ingredient is still a basic need, so the need for rice is greater than the need for industrial rice. Compared to other staple foods, national rice consumption is relatively large, so that it can be distributed evenly in sufficient quantities and is affordable by the community, increasing income for rice selling entrepreneurs. In every shop selling rice, of course, there are many problems. The problem that is often experienced is that the amount of availability is insufficient or out of stock. Each shop is definitely required to maintain the availability of sufficient stock so that sales in the store run smoothly, Fuzzy Mamdani is more specific, which means that this method pays more attention to the conditions in each Fuzzy area. So that Fuzzy Mamdani will produce decisions that are faster and more accurate. This study aims to help recommend ordering rice stock so that the stock is always available in sufficient quantities, so as to facilitate sales.

Keywords: Determination of Rice Stock, Rice, Fuzzy Mamdani
Role of the Community in Influencing Enrolment of Children in Schools in Juba County, South Sudan
Authors: Aleu Aleu Garang
Published: January 2024

The government of South Sudan introduced free primary education for all to ensure children go to school and attain basic education. This study assessed community involvement in children`s enrolment and learning. Through their responses using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews, it was established that there were wide range of community members that influenced children’s schooling and learning. This was captured in past studies which typically focused on structured forms of community engagement that take place within the schools. The pupils’ reports on their perceptions of the community members’ influence on learning and schooling were mainly positive. They included: dispute resolution, health care, financial and material support, political advocacy, and infrastructure development. The negative influence by the community members were reported as holding back learning from attending school, insecurity, distractions such as noise; land disputes with schools. Although this study generated a lot of positive responses on the role of the community members in influencing children schooling and learning, resource mobilization as the key aspect of engagement is worth considering
Co Management Health and Economic Development Indexes: Grand Strategy for Health Development in the Madura Island- Indonesia Coast through Mangrove planting
Authors: Wahyurini Endang Tri , Darsono  , Kusnandar  , Harisudin Mohammad
Published: January 2024

Poverty in Indonesia’s coastlines is currently an unresolved national issue. This study aims to analyze themangrove co-management in the economic and health development in the coasts, as an effort to tacklepoverty. This research uses the qualitative and quantitative methods, analyzed using the SEM WarpPLS.The research results show that in the coastlines of Madura Island, the Instructive Co-Management is mostdominantly applied in managing mangroves. The mangrove co-management has positive and significanteffects towards the economic and health development of the coastlines. The economic development ofMadura Island’s coasts is marked by the increase of the people’s income, the creation of new job fields,and also the increase of health conditions, in line with the increase of mangrove preservation quality andquantity.
Determination of Sex by various Morphometric Traits of Clavicle in the population of Central India (Bhopal region)
Authors: Anuradha Singh  , Rajendra Baraw  , Jayanthi Yadav
Published: January 2024

Background: Identification is the determination of the individuality of a person based on certain physical characteristics. The clavicle is one of the bones which is less explored but has drawn considerable interest in this field, particularly concerning sexual dimorphism. Aim& Objectives: The present study evaluates the existence of sexual dimorphism based on various morphometric parameters of the clavicle in a dry sample and identifies the best predictor amongst these. Materials & Methodology: The study was conducted in the mortuary of the Department of Forensic Medicine, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal on 100 random cases (50 males;50 females) in which medico-legal post-mortem examination was done. After taking due consent, clavicle bone of deceased between25 to 60 years age group were collected during the autopsy, dried and then examined for the study. Measurements were carried out and statistically compared to evaluate sexual dimorphism. The studied parameters include Maximum length of clavicle, Breadth of sternal end, Breadth and Length of acromial end, Area of acromial surface and Mid clavicular circumference. Observations & Results: Amongst all the parameters, Maximum length of clavicle and Mid clavicular circumference are the most reliable parameters for sexual dimorphism with 81% accuracy rate when considered together. If all the morphometric parameters are taken together then the sex can be determined with 87% accuracy. Conclusion: Sexual dimorphism exists in clavicle and all the measured parameters contribute to different sex individually and with 87% accuracy when taken together. The derived discriminant function equations can be used to correctly assign the bones to the proper sex.
Cephalometric Norms-based on Steiner’s Analysis on Young Adults of Tamil Nadu Population
Authors: Evan. A. Clement  , Navaneetha Nambi  , Anusha Sreedharan  , Dharmisha  , Arshitha Ramesh
Published: January 2024

Aim-The purpose of the study was to establish skeletal and dental parameters for Tamil Nadu young adults using Steiner’s analysis and comparing it with Caucasians, as well as other racial groups. Materials &Methods- A study of 70 south Indian young adults (35 male and 35 female) within the age range of 18-28 years with acceptable profile and occlusion was selected for the study and assessed using Steiner’s analysis. Results- The Tamil Nadu population showed a more skeletally protrusive maxilla, dentally proclined and forwardly positioned upper and lower incisor, it also exhibited a horizontal growth pattern when compared with Caucasians norms. The Tamil Nadu male samples reported a protrusive skeletal and dental pattern when compared to female samples. Conclusion-The result of the study supports the fact that the norms and standards of one racial group could not be used without modification for other racial groups and each different racial group would have to be treated according to its individual characteristics. A case of malocclusion needs to be treated based on the individual merits and demerits of that case and not based on a template of norms derived from mean values of select subject groups with ideal occlusion and proportion.
Epidemiological Study of Cases of Death Due to Drowning at Mortuary of North Bengal Medical College Hospital
Authors: Jagadish Biswas  , Vivek Kumar  , Tenzing Zampel Bhutia  , Prabir Kumar Deb  , Mrinal Kanti Jha
Published: January 2024

Drowning is a mode of asphyxia which literally means, ‘suffer death by submersion in water or any other liquid’ or ‘suffocation by submersion in water or any other liquid because of being unable to breath’. As per WHO, in 2015, an estimated 360 000 people died from drowning, making drowning a major public health problem worldwide. We have conducted this study in Morgue of North Bengal Medical College, Siliguri to find out the demographic profile of drowning cases of North Bengal Region. In this study we have analysed the 55 cases of drowning deaths autopsied in the mortuary of Department of Forensic Medicine, NBMCH, Darjeeling, West Bengal in the last one year from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2020. All data were analysed by appropriate statistical tools like SPSS software. In this study we found that most of the cases belong to young adult age group (29%) and cases are mostly of males (82%). In the month of July to September (34.54%) cases of drowning deaths were high and most of deceased died due to fall inside the well (43 %). Incidence of drowning deaths were mostly seen between 12 noon to 4 pm (60%) and 89.09 % cases of drowning deaths occurred immediately after the incidence.
Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among the Nursing Students Regarding COVID-19 Preparedness in A Rural Tertiary Care Center in Eastern India
Authors: Majumder Uttam , Biswas Jagadish , Layek Avik Kumar , Tamang Sabita
Published: January 2024

The present pregression of the highly contagious novel coronavirus [COVID-19] has been testing thehealthcare system globally pressing the medical staff everywhere. Present and future healthcare workers’updated knowledge, proper attitude towards the pandemic and adequate preventive practices are ofparamount importance for the combat effectiveness of the healthcare burden.This study assessed theknowledge, practice and attitudes regarding COVID-19 among the nursing students of a tertiary care centerin Eastern India. KAP scores were compared with their socio-demographic variables. Inter-relation betweenknowledge, attitude and practice was also assessed.Out of the 131 students participated in the study the KAPparameters were not significantly different based on the socio-demographic factors. Though knowledgeand attitude parameters were positively correlated among them, it was found that practice was negativelycorrelated to both knowledge and attitude. This finding can be attributed to them being non-exposed andinexperienced in the regular healthcare activities as well to the fact that Indian population was to some extentunprepared to cope up with this type of epidemic for a long time. Training on the updated knowledge alongwith exposure to simulated environment with scheduled supervision to reflect the behavior of the studentsis of great importance so that in extreme situation, the trainee students can also come handy into utilizationif needed.
A Cross Sectional Study to Assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Personal Hygiene among School Children in Rural Primary School of Kheda District, Gujarat
Authors: Kailash Nagar  , Jyot Darji  , Shiney Parmar  , Niral Patel  , Niyati Patel
Published: January 2024

Background of Study: Personal hygiene is very important in all stage of human life, but appropriate cleanliness habits should be started from childhood. Children are who learn about good hygiene practice it will be last longer the life and will carry during adulthood1. Hygiene guidance counseling should start as earliest possible along with parents so parents can teach about right hygiene to their children2.Objectives: 1. To assess the Knowledge regarding personal hygiene among primary school children. 2. To assess the Attitude regarding personal hygiene among primary school children. 3. To assess the practice regarding personal hygiene among primary school children. 4. To prepare and distribute a health education pamphlet on personal hygiene. Methodology: The Descriptive survey approach cross sectional study research design carried out for the study, Sampling method was Non Probability sampling technique Convenience sampling method Study population Primary and middle school children. (5th, 6th & 7th standard) Study Setting Rural Primary School Kheda District Study Size 100 School Children’s3.Results: Regarding the distribution of sample according to knowledge regarding hand hygiene where 3(10%) had Moderate knowledge, 27(90%) Had Adequate Knowledge and none of them had inadequate knowledge. Only 17.3 % children’s found that they does not used and cloth or tissue paper during sneezing or coughing and rest of para-meter regarding hand hygiene were founded that primary school children had good practice.
A Prospective Observational Study Ondemographic Profile and Clinical Outcomes of Acutepoisoning Cases in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Southern India
Authors: Priyadarshini Varadaraj  , Aiswarya M Nair  , Vaasanthi Rajendran  , Lakshmi Marappa  , Santhosh Kumar P  , Senthil Narayanasamy
Published: January 2024

Background: The profile of acute poisoning cases is fast changing in last few years, due to advancements in agriculture, construction, sanitation, cosmetic industry and not the least in pharmacology. The advancements and invention of new chemical agents in these industries have increased the access to wide range of materials with quite varied chemical nature, which is reflected in the profile of acute poisonings.Methods: The study is a prospective observational study for a period of 18 months .The study population included all the patients presenting to the emergency department with history of acute poisoning excluding accidental non-self- poisoning.Conclusion: In the current study, highest proportion of subjects in the overall study group was between 26 to 40 years. The proportion of males and females were almost equal whereas in OPC poisoning group the proportion of males was much higher than females. Majority of the affected population were married, living in urban areas, educated ,belonged to lower class. Highest proportion was constituted by housewives and students .Organophosphorous poisoning was the most common poisoning reported followed by benzodiazepines and rat killer in thestudy.The overall mortality rate in the study was 10.53%.Mortality was highest when the subjects were presented beyond 6 hours. Among the type of poisons OPC poisoning had highest mortality.
Morphometric Study of Dry Human Patella with Its Clinical Correlation
Authors: Pratima Baisakh  , Lopamudra Nayak  , B Shanta Kumari  , Saurjya Ranjan Das
Published: January 2024

Background- Patella is the largest sesamoid bone and forms the femuro-patellar component of the knee joint. Dimensions and classification of patellae are important anthropologically as well as clinically.Aims & Objectives- Morphometry of patella has a definite role in implant design and reconstructive surgeries of knee joint. The present study aims to find out different dimensions of patella and its facets on both sides and compared.Material & Methods- The morphometric study comprised of sixty (30 left and 30 right) dry human patella collected from department museum by using sliding digital calliper. The different parameters studied are height, width, thickness of patella, length and width of medial and lateral facets. Classification of patella was done by using the measurements of its articular facets.Observations- The mean height, width, thickness of patella of left side were found to be 37.79mm, 38.26mm, 19.35mm and that of right side were 35.72mm, 34.91mm, 17.64mm respectively. The mean width of medial and lateral articular facet of left side were 19.42mm, 21.21mm and that of right side were 18.33mm,20.97mm respectively. Width of lateral articular facet is significantly larger than that of medial articular facet of same side(p<0.05) and 85% of patella belongs to Wiberg typeB.The mean patellar thickness on left and right side is 19.35mm & 17.64mm respectively,left side being significantly more than(P<0.05) that of right side.Conclusion- These dimensions of patella may be helpful for different patellofemoral operations like knee arthroplasty, ligament repair, proximal tibial osteotomy, implant design for knee replacement and for forensic measurements.
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Dental Practitioners in Chennai Towards Management of Hazardous Dental Radiological Waste –A Cross Sectional Survey
Authors: Ranjit Kumar  , Uma Maheswari  , Lubna Fathima  , Jasmine Crena  , Santo Grace  , Suba.A
Published: January 2024

Background: Management of hazardous dental radiological waste is very important for the dentist to known and practice correct protocol. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice among the dental professionals in Chennai, towards disposal of radiographic hazardous waste.Materials and Methods: One hundred dental practitioners from different part of the city were participated in this study. A set of hundred questions were given to the education qualification divided into 2 groups, those with BDS (UG degree) and MDS (PG degree) and the answers obtained was tabulated and recorded. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all the questions recorded among the education qualification they were divided into 2 groups, those with BDS (UG degree) and MDS (PG degree) in chennai city and chi square test was done to find the association between the questions recorded. Result: Among the participants, they found a positive association between some questionnaire while assessing the experience of practice whereas based on qualification of the participant they was no association between the questionnaire. Conclusions: This study is to bring out sustainable social and behavioural change and to reinforce the moral and professional obligations of the dental surgeon towards human health and environment therefore it is important to collect base-line and follow up data to evaluate the outcome of any awareness programs aimed at promoting good hazardous waste management practice.
Review of Obstetrical Emergencies: Its Concept and Optimal Management
Authors: Simarjeet Kaur  , Poonam Sheoran  , Jyoti Sarin
Published: January 2024

Obstetrical emergencies are life threatening conditions that occur in pregnancy during labour and after delivery. It is common that approximately 15% of all pregnant women develop serious complication from conception to delivery. Obstetrical emergencies may turn catastrophic in women, so every little contribution to save maternal and neonatal life brings about reduction in maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. Among all the emergency situations which may arise across the field of obstetrics, there are small numbers which call urgent practical steps to be taken in order to safeguard the life of the mother or the baby or both. Emergency obstetric care is a set of critical lifesaving functions commonly called signal functions provided by a health care facility throughout the day and week. Obstetric complications can neither be predicted nor be prevented but can be managed by timely provision of life saving services. When obstetric emergencies occur, effective and efficient care by the health care professionals is essential for good outcome and safety. Diagnosis of serious situation to delivery interval should be less than 30 minutes; however, it is expected to be lengthy then appropriate measure should be taken to manage the obstetric complications. Prompt diagnosis , timely performed intervention and positive impact of maternal and neonatal management have significantly improved the maternal and neonatal outcome.
Herbal therapy in Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Short Review
Authors: C J Sanjay , Shastry Shilpa Padar , Patil Karthikeya , Doggalli Nagabhushana , Kumar Naveen , Sharma Swathi
Published: January 2024

Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is a potentially malignant disorder causing significant mortality andmorbidity. It is a chronic insidious disease, which progressively causes reduced mouth opening, stiffnessof oral mucosa and inability to eat. Treatment of this condition is difficult as various modalities have beenused, but with its own limitations and inefficiency. Reversing the fibrosis and improving the mouth openingremains the most challenging part of the management. In recent years, various studies have been conductedon usage of alternative modalities for the management of OSMF. These include several herbal products likealoevera, turmeric, spirulina, Oxitard, Tulsi, nigella sativa, turmeric with black pepper and many others.The objective of this article is to review various herbal agents that has been used in the treatment of OSMF.
Estimation of ‘Stature’ from Long Bones of the Lower Limb-A Cadaver based Study
Authors: Rajesh Tangirala , Prasad B.Nagendra , Rao P.Umamaheswara , Singh M. Balaji
Published: January 2024

Background and objectives: Stature of a person is an important parameter of personal identification. Inthis study stature ( body total length) was estimated from the measurement of length of femur and tibiabelonging to unclaimed cadavers. Methodology: a total number of 51 unidentified dead bodies (42 maleand 9 female) in age group of 18-80 years were studied. Length of the body of the study subject in lyingposition on autopsy table, length of the fresh and dry bones of femur and tibia were measured. Regressionformulae and Multiplication factors were derived for both sexes for fresh and dry bones of femur and Tibiafor estimation of stature. Results: Among males; Wet femur shows highest correlation with the stature,while wet tibia shows least correlation, though both show significant correlation for the estimation of stature(P< 0.0001). Among females ; Dry femur, and combined dry femur and tibia shows highest correlationwith the stature, while wet tibia shows least correlation, though both shows significant correlation for theestimation of stature (P< 0.0001). Interpretation and Conclusion: This study will be useful to the forensicmedical experts when only the lower limb is available for forensic investigation in estimating stature andin anthropological research projects. Regression formulae are dependable than multiplication factor forestimation of stature [52].
Assessment Changes in Hematological Parameters for Iraqi Individuals That are Working in Petrol Refineries
Authors: Athraa Sami
Published: January 2024

The attention has been increased to assess the hematological toxic effects of petroleum products from refineries especially the volatile chemical contaminants (VCC) like benzene. Petrol pump operators are workers frequently exposed to petroleum products that has been occasionally associated with large incidences of hematological disorders and adverse health effects as a result of damage to the haemopoietic system accompanied by depletion to the bone marrow. This study was made to evaluate the hematological parameters among petrol refinery workers according to the duration of exposure. A cross sectional study was done in Al Najaf -refinery for petrol. It involved 101 petrol pump operators, thirty one (31) healthy male office workers who were considered as the control group and two groups of seventy (70) male petrol pump operators as the study group. The samples of blood were collected from both study and control groups and tested for red blood cells count (RBC), hemoglobin concentration (Hb), white blood cell count (WBC), packed cell volume (PCV) level and platelet count (Plt). Chronic exposure to volatile chemical contaminants has a harmful effects on refinery workers with increasing the risk of developing hematological disorders due to the deleterious effects on the bone marrow
A Prospective Study of Use of Modified Triple Test (MTT) in Diagnosing Breast Mass
Authors: Anil Akulwar  , Avinash Rinait  , Chandrasekhar Mahakalkar  , Dhruba Hari Chandi
Published: January 2024

Breast cancer is one of the most common cause of cancer related mortality and morbidity worldwide. A palpable breast mass in young women is a common cause of anxiety. It is indeed a frightful experience for the patient to directly undergo an invasive procedure like biopsy of breast mass. Hence the need for such diagnostic tool which is noninvasive or minimally invasive, quick, reliable, and also cost effective. Hence this study was undertaken to study the use of modified triple test (MTT) in the diagnosis of palpable breast mass. Methodology- The study was a prospective study done in the department of General Surgery in a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India from January 2020 to December 2020. A total of 150 patients who presented with palpable breast mass were included. All the patients were investigated at first by sonomammography then FNAC. Either core biopsy or excisional biopsy of breast mass was done in all the cases. Findings were recorded and data analysis was done. Breast mass histopathology (HPE) report was considered to be gold standard and all the results were compared with HPE of the same breast mass. Observation and results: Out of total 150 patients studied, 148 were females and 2 were males. The sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of MTT is comparable with histopathology of the same breast mass. Conclusion: MTT is alone a reliable investigation for diagnosing palpable breast mass and biopsy of breast mass should be reserved only for doubtful cases.