bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Estimation of vestibular depth: An observational cross-sectional study
Authors: Nandkeoliar Tanya , Kumar Ashish , Chungkham Sachidananda , Singh Sinam Subhaschandra
Published: May 2023

Background:

The vestibular depth (VD) varies to a great extent among individuals and at different points of reference. The normal range of depth of the vestibule at different areas in the mouth remains to be established.

Aim:

The primary objective of this study is to assess the average VD around different teeth in the maxilla and the mandible. Furthermore, an attempt has been made to identify the various ranges of VD and understand what could be suggestive of a normal VD.

Materials and Methods:

The participants included were divided into four age groups, i.e., 6–14 years (Group 1), 15–30 years (Group 2), 31–50 years (Group 3), and >50 years (Group 4). Further, the subjects were grouped into subgroup A, periodontally healthy and subgroup B, gingival recession (GR). Group 1, 2, and 3 included 30 subjects each in subgroup A, while Group 4 subgroup B had 18 subjects. In case of subgroup B, Group 2 included 9 subjects, Group 3–31 subjects, and Group 4–30 subjects. Measurements included the depth of vestibule from 2 reference point, i.e., gingival margin (GM) and incisal edge (IE).

Results:

In subgroup A, the average VD from GM was found to be the least in the Group 1 i.e., 6–14 years (9.2 mm ± 4.26 in maxilla and 7.01 mm ± 3.14 in the mandible) and the highest in the Group 4 i.e., >50 years (12.06 mm ± 2.73 in maxilla and 10.08 mm ± 2.58 in the mandible). In the case of subgroup B, the least depth from GM was found in the Group 3 i.e., >30–50 years (9.44 mm ± 2.73 in the maxilla and 8.32 mm ± 1.7 in the mandible) and the maximum depth in the Group 4 (>50 years) (11.28 ± 2.31 in maxilla and 9.42 ± 2.87 in the mandible).

Conclusion:

The study provides a range of VD s in different areas of the mouth in periodontally healthy and individuals with GR, which will contribute to constitute a normal range of VD.
Effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on serum creatinine level in systemically healthy individuals with periodontitis: An interventional study
Authors: Bagchi Suchi Suvra , Muthuraj Thamil Selvan , Sarkar Puja , Bandyopadhyay Prasanta , Ghosh Papita
Published: May 2023

Background:

Several studies have suggested a relationship between periodontitis and serum creatinine levels. Both low and high serum creatinine levels have been reported in individuals with periodontitis. The impact of periodontal therapy on serum creatinine levels has not been fully investigated yet. The aim of the study is to estimate the influence of nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) on serum creatinine levels in systemically healthy individuals with periodontitis at stage II and stage III with grade A and grade B.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty-eight systemically healthy individuals included in the study were divided into Group A (GA) (Periodontally healthy) and Group B (GB) (Periodontitis: stage II and III with grade A and grade B). Gingival index, sulcular bleeding index, probing pocket depth, clinical attachment level, body mass index, and serum creatinine levels were recorded at baseline for both GA and GB, 90 days after NSPT for GB only. Collected data were analyzed statistically.

Results:

Serum creatinine levels in GB were significantly higher when compared with GA and serum creatinine levels in GB before and 90 days after NSPT were statistically insignificant.

Conclusions:

Serum creatinine levels were higher in individuals with periodontitis when compared with periodontally healthy individuals and NSPT has no considerable influence on the serum creatinine levels in individuals with periodontitis. Further studies are required to confirm these findings.
Controlled release devices as adjuvants in nonsurgical periodontal therapy: A systematic review
Authors: Pascoal Samuel Chillavert Dias , Estellita Maria Clara Ayres , Lima Karlos Eduardo Rodrigues , Queiroz Eduardo da Cunha , Mendes Talita Arrais Daniel
Published: May 2023

Controlled release devices (CRD) have been widely studied regarding their application in periodontal therapy. Therefore, the present study aims to evaluate the use and effectiveness of controlled-release devices in nonsurgical periodontal therapy through a systematic review. The research was carried out in six different databases, namely: Online Medical Literature Search and Analysis System (Medline-PubMed), Web of Science, Science Direct, Scopus, Scielo, and Google Scholar. The descriptors “Delayed-Action Preparation,” “Therapeutics,” and “Periodontitis,” were used with their EntryTerms and connected through the Boolean operators AND and OR. A total of 2847 studies were found, and after applying the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses checklist flowchart, 34 were selected using the eligibility criteria. After that, the qualitative results were tabulated and the risk of bias in each of them was evaluated. It can be observed that the use of CRD presents itself as a successful alternative for adjuvant treatment to periodontal therapy, a fact due to its availability and local concentration in the crevicular fluid. However, further clinical research is still needed to develop devices that are effective, with an easy and quick application, as well as available at a good cost–benefit ratio.
Effect of ozone irrigation and powered toothbrushing on dental plaque, gingival inflammation, and microbial status in institutionalized mentally challenged individuals: A double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial
Authors: Tatuskar Pramod Vinayak , Karmakar Shaswata , Walavalkar Narayan Narendra , Vandana Kharidhi Laxman
Published: May 2023

Aim:

This study compares and evaluates the efficacy of ozonated water irrigation (OZI) and powered toothbrushing on the oral health and microbial status of mentally challenged individuals.

Materials and Methods:

Thirty individuals of age range 15–30 years with a mild-to-moderate level of mental retardation (MR) and gingival inflammation participated in this double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial. Total duration of the study was 45 days consisting of two clinical phases (phase I, i.e., aided) and phase II, i.e. unaided) of the duration of 21 days in each phase, with a washout period of 3 days between the two phases. With a split-mouth design, sites from each subject were randomly allocated into two treatment groups: Powered Toothbrushing (PB) and OZI were randomly done for each half side of the mouth of each subject. Subgingival plaque samples were collected from sites of both the treatment groups and sent for microbial analysis. Clinical and microbial parameters were measured before and after the treatment.

Results:

Significant improvement of the clinical and microbial parameters was found in both treatment groups. However, intergroup differences in the parameters were statistically nonsignificant.

Conclusion:

OZI could serve as an alternative or adjunct to powered toothbrushes for people with MR.
Procuratorates at the crossroad: performance, controversies and prospects of procuratorial EPIL in China
Authors: Ma Yun , Shi Wenzhen
Published: May 2023

Procuratorial environmental public interest litigation (EPIL) has shown its vitality in addressing environmental concerns through the channel of PIL and gained momentum in the nation’s agenda-setting. Procuratorial activism is signalled and revealed by mobilizing procuratorates at all levels, activating PIL in all types of litigation, seeking breakthroughs in new fields, and replacing the role of gap-filling with a paramount one in practice. It is noteworthy that the efficacy of procuratorial EPIL may be discounted due to its cherry-picking feature in case screening. Caution should be placed against procuratorial activism, which may risk crowding out NGOs by a turn of policy focus to criminal prosecution with incidental civil EPIL, and intruding administrative discretion by a comparatively low threshold to initiate administrative EPIL and tightened judicial review. Procuratorial EPIL needs to be founded on a rational design of procuratorates’ role in the overall EPIL system by coordinating between the dual roles of EPIL litigants and the constitutionally entrenched role of legal supervisions. Connection mechanisms among different types of PIL should be established to bring each into full play and reach synergy. Legal empowerment and top-down design should be adopted to reduce discrepancies and increase cohesion.
Implementation of Continuous-Assessment on Postgraduate Program
Authors: Wasis Wasis , Sunarti Titin , Jauhariyah Mukhayyarotin Niswati Rodliyatul
Published: May 2023

Objective: The assessment approach is crucial to achieving learning outcomes. Contonuous-Assessment (CA) is one alternative assessment that can be used to increase various skills. This preliminary study aims to: (1) formulate CA and project-based assessment in higher education; (2) describe the lecturer's and students' perception of CA in the postgraduate program; (3) map course assignments within the framework of CA at the postgraduate level. Method: Data was collected through Forum Group Discussions (FGDs) and questionnaires. Data were analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively.   Results:  The results show that the conceptual study of the CA should pay attention to the purposes, improve the learning process, involve students fully and purposefully in their learning, and explore the factors that influence the learning process. The design of CA is realized as demand mapping for each course in the form of products or small projects as part of the stages for completing a thesis/dissertation. Most lecturers and students agree that the lecture process uses a CA design in which each course contributes to achieving the thesis/dissertation. A small number of them disagree and give some suggestions. Novelty: The novelty of this research is to produce a mapping of assignments from all courses, which leads to the completion of writing a thesis/dissertation.
Determining Learning Activities to Promote Scientific Reasoning in Science Learning: A Literature Review
Authors: Suaidah Husfina Lailiyatus , Susantini Endang , Hariyono Eko
Published: May 2023

Objective: The objective of this study is to analyze learning activities in science learning that can promote scientific reasoning skills and provide the best way to teach it. Method: The method used is a literature review analyzing 20 articles indexed by the Scopus database from 2017 – 2022. There are 200 articles about teaching scientific reasoning in the Scopus database, and 20 articles that focused on science learning were selected. The 20 articles then analyzed the domain of scientific reasoning and learning activities to train it. Results: The results showed that science learning interventions in practicing scientific reasoning can be carried out starting from secondary to higher education levels. The learning interventions can be designed in face-to-face learning by integrating social science phenomena/cases, conducting guided investigations assisted by modules, and implementing argument-based learning or online learning using mobile apps/online simulations. There is a tendency that investigative activities are the most widely used intervention to promote scientific reasoning skills in science learning. Novelty: This study can provide an overview of science learning activities that promote scientific reasoning so that teachers can design the most appropriate learning activities to train students' scientific reasoning.
Research Trend of Environmental Education in Science Based on Scopus Database
Authors: Sari Putih , Purnomo Tarzan , Hariyono Eko
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study analyzes the trend of implementing environmental education in science research. Method: This research was conducted using the bibliometric literature study method. The data collection of this study used a Scopus database and was analyzed by the Vosviewer application. Result: From this study known that there is a significant increase in environmental education science research. The highest number of publications carried out in 2021 was six articles. The results of the VOSviewer visualization found 3 clusters red, green, and blue. Red cluster show related keyword research about education, curriculum, learning science, and education program. Green cluster show related keyword research about environmental education and science education. Blue cluster show related keyword research about sustainable development, science and technology, environmental technology, environmental science, and environmental sustainability. From the cluster, there are known that some theme related can be used to combine and use to research environmental education in science. Novelty: Analysis of these research trends can be used as a reference and a means of developing self-abilities concerning being an environmental educator in schools. Implementing environmental education can make students better understand and explore their abilities in science.
Profile of Problem-Solving Ability in Junior High School Students on Global Warming Lesson Material
Authors: M. Aldiono  , Purnomo Tarzan , Prastowo Tjipto
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aims to determine the profile of problem-solving ability in junior high school students on global warming. Method: This research is preliminary. The study used a quantitative-descriptive research type and a purposive-sampling method. The instrument included a problem-solving ability test with four questions based on the Polya indicator on global warming lesson materials. The research sample consisted of 33 students from class VII-B, JHS Al-Miftah 4 Karang Anyar Ketapang Timur Sampang District East Java Province, who had previously received global warming lesson materials. The research data was analyzed by calculating the average score of the indicator student's problem-solving ability in the form of a percentage. Result: The results were as follows: the interpretation of problem-solving abilities in students is still dominant in the "Very Less" category with a score of 43%, and the overall average value of problem-solving abilities obtained based on indicators of problem-solving abilities gets of 32.25% belonging to the category "Not enough." Novelty: Analysis of problem-solving abilities can be a reference and a means of developing self-ability related to problem-solving abilities in the school environment, considering that solving abilities have yet to be highlighted too much, especially in remote areas. Problem-solving abilities are still a problem in the world of education, so further research is needed as a means to improve students' problem-solving abilities.
Analysis of Critical Thinking Skills of Prospective Elementary School Teacher Student
Authors: Julianto Julianto , Wiryanto Wiryanto , Suprayitno Suprayitno , Susetyo R Asri , Hidayati Fitria , Rahmawati Endah
Published: May 2023

Objective: Education is one of the basic needs of humans. The current educational challenge is to produce individuals who can compete in the 21st century. We can access various information freely via the internet, and there is no guarantee that the news we see is true. To use this information properly, individuals must evaluate data and information sources. Method: The type of research used is qualitative research. The population in this study is all ESTE FoE Unesa students, and the sample used is the 2018-2020 class. The sample used was class 2019, D, and F, totaling 84 students. The data collection method used in this study is the test. The instrument used in this study was a critical thinking skills test. Data analysis was carried out in percentage terms. Results:  The results showed that the critical thinking skills of Elementary School Teacher Education Faculty of Education Unesa students were in a low category. The results of this study are expected to be used by lecturers or researchers to design and develop learning activities that can facilitate students to practice critical thinking skills. Novelty: Lecturers can design the implementation of learning in the classroom that trains critical thinking skills to become more qualified, effective, and efficient.
Analysis of Early Childhood Fine Motor Skills Through the Application of Learning Media
Authors: Rosalianisa Resi , Purwoko Budi , Nurchayati Nurchayati
Published: May 2023

Objective: The learning media is one of the methods needed in the learning process when students are in class, especially for developing fine motor skills. Fine motor skills are fine motor skills that involve finely coordinated movements. This research was conducted to describe and analyze the implementation of the learning media to develop and stimulate the development of children's fine motor skills. The novelty of the research is learning media to improve fine motor skills in early childhood. This study aims to describe fine motor skills in early childhood through learning media. Method: This research method is a literature study or literature review with a qualitative approach that is carried out by collecting data or based on scientific writing, which combines research with existing literature to solve existing problems—collecting data on library materials by reading and storing and managing research materials and concluding research materials. Results: Based on an analysis of 30 learning articles using learning media shows that developing fine motor skills in early childhood requires learning activities using learning media to support and support the learning process. In addition, when the learning process uses learning media, children become interested, enthusiastic, and excited because learning activities become fun. Novelty: The novelty of the research is learning media to improve fine motor skills in early childhood.
Analysis of Effectiveness PBL-STEM to Improve Student’s Critical Thinking Skills
Authors: Wahdaniyah Noera , Agustini Rudiana , Tukiran Tukiran
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of PBL-STEM in improving students' critical thinking skills. Method: The method used in this research is the literature review method. A literature review is a type of research that collects data and information from various sources by collecting and analyzing. This study analyzes as many as two national and international articles that can be accounted for. The articles used were published in 2018-2022. The steps in this Literature review method are identifying topics, searching for and selecting relevant articles, analyzing and synthesizing the literature, and creating a conclusion. Results:  (1) the application of the PBL model can improve students' critical thinking skills; (2) the integration of STEM in the learning process is also able to improve critical thinking skills because STEM provides opportunities for students to identify real-life problems and solve them, which is per the characteristics of PBL; (3) the integration between PBL and STEM can be applied and can provide more effective results in improving students' critical thinking skills. Novelty: ThisThis study discusses the analysis of how effective the integration of STEM and PBL from the latest journals so that this research can be used as a reference for making quality learning tools.
Analysis of Effectiveness Argument-Driven Inquiry to Improve Students’ Argumentation Skill and Conceptual Understanding
Authors: Kuki Agustina Dua , Agustini Rudiana , Azizah Utiya
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study examined the effectiveness of the Argument-Driven Inquiry learning model in science learning in improving students' argumentation skills and conceptual understanding. Method: The techniques used are 1) searching articles on Scopus and Google Scholar using the keyword Argument-Driven Inquiry in science learning, 2) articles were selected focus on increasing conceptual understanding and argumentation skills, 3) the metadata was selected limited to 2015-2023, and 4) conducting the in-depth review. Results: The ADI model was able to improve students' argumentation skills. In general, students' argumentation levels are in levels 3-4. The quality of the arguments developed by students shows the understanding of the concepts possessed by students. Students can reach the cognitive level created (C6) by writing scientific reports. Novelty: This study reinforces previous research regarding the effectiveness of the ADI model in improving argumentation skills and conceptual understanding taken from recent articles. Therefore, this article can be the basis for developing learning tools for the ADI model.
Utilization of Universities’ Massive Online Open Courses in Learning Management System: Research Trends and Bibliometric Analysis
Authors: Dwikoranto Dwikoranto , Surasmi Wuwuh Asrining , Kurniawan Benny , Dawana Irgy Redityo , Bergsma Lindsay N.
Published: May 2023

Objective: This study aims to explore research trends related to the use of Massive Open Online Courses in Learning Management Systems (MOOCs in LMS)  in university environments and to conduct bibliometric analysis to understand research developments related to this topic. Online learning is increasingly popular with the MOOCs in LMS, which allows students to learn flexibly and independently through digital platforms.   Method: The data is retrieved from the Google Scholar database, using keywords related to MOOCs in LMS and universities. This study uses a bibliometric analysis method using the Google Scholar and VOSviewer databases, which obtained 1,710 articles.    Results: The results show that the use of MOOCs in LMS in the context of university learning has become an increasingly popular research topic in recent years, where the publication rate has increased significantly. This has the potential to be further investigated in the future. Further research related to MOOCs in LMS can be integrated with blended learning models. This is because the Blended learning model using MOOCs can improve critical thinking skills and problem-solving. This research has limitations, namely using only one database, Google Scholar, to obtain research data. Novelty: Therefore, it is recommended that MOOCs in LMS research at universities be carried out using other databases besides Google Scholar to obtain broader data.
Is Spending Nights Away From Home Associated With Participation and Life Satisfaction After Spinal Cord Injury? A Longitudinal Perspective
Authors: Cole Shu , Wang Zikun , Chen Zhongxue , Hua Chenggang , Chen Yuying , Evans Delaney
Published: May 2023

Background

Community reintegration after SCI rehabilitation consists of readjustment not only to the home setting but also to the social and occupational spheres, which often require people to spend nights away from home. Because community reintegration contributes to life satisfaction after SCI, it is necessary to investigate how travel participation is related to occupational and social participation and life satisfaction. Additionally, better management of the long-term effects of SCI requires better understanding of the changes in participation and life satisfaction over time.

Objectives

To examine how participation and life satisfaction change over time following SCI, and to investigate whether spending nights away from home is associated with occupational and social participation and life satisfaction over time.

Methods

This is a longitudinal analysis of data extracted from the publicly available database of Spinal Cord Model Systems from 1996 to 2016. A generalized linear mixed model was developed to examine the changes of outcome variables over time while controlling demographic variables.

Results

Travel and social participation declined while life satisfaction increased as people lived longer with SCI, controlling for confounders. No significant change was identified in occupational participation. Spending nights away from home was significantly and positively associated with social and occupational participation and life satisfaction over time. Although travel participation of people with SCI declined over time, its association with social participation strengthened as the number of postinjury years increased.

Conclusion

Travel participation plays an important role in successful community reintegration. Rehabilitation services and travel services should provide training and resources on travel after SCI for improved participation and life satisfaction.
Lowerbounds for Bisimulation by Partition Refinement
Authors: Groote Jan Friso , Martens Jan , de Vink Erik. P.
Published: May 2023

We provide time lower bounds for sequential and parallel algorithms deciding
bisimulation on labeled transition systems that use partition refinement. For
sequential algorithms this is $\Omega((m \mkern1mu {+} \mkern1mu n ) \mkern-1mu
\log \mkern-1mu n)$ and for parallel algorithms this is $\Omega(n)$, where $n$
is the number of states and $m$ is the number of transitions. The lowerbounds
are obtained by analysing families of deterministic transition systems,
ultimately with two actions in the sequential case, and one action for parallel
algorithms. For deterministic transition systems with one action, bisimilarity
can be decided sequentially with fundamentally different techniques than
partition refinement. In particular, Paige, Tarjan, and Bonic give a linear
algorithm for this specific situation. We show, exploiting the concept of an
oracle, that this approach is not of help to develop a faster generic algorithm
for deciding bisimilarity. For parallel algorithms there is a similar situation
where these techniques may be applied, too.
The Synergy of the Development Planning Regulatory Framework with the National Legislation Program
Authors: Mumtaz Soraya Nasution
Published: May 2023

The preparation of regulatory framework in the Government Work Plan/National Medium Term Development Plan has not been fully aligned with the preparation of laws and regulations in the National Legislation Plan and or Program for Preparation of Government Regulations and Presidential Regulations. The main objective of this paper is to investigate the factors that hinder the coordination mechanism for drafting regulations and emphasize the importance of realizing synergies, focusing on achieving a coordinated approach in drafting regulations. This policy research paper adopted a normative juridical analysis and a qualitative approach based on empirical data. The findings suggest that the coordination mechanism for preparing regulations is not functioning optimally due to inhibiting factors. The inhibiting factors are the lack of awareness regarding of the importance in meeting the indicators for proposing a regulatory framework and the absence of regulations that mandated sector directorates and KL (ministries/agencies) to comply with these indicators. Also there was a lack of synergy in coordinating the drafting of regulations.
The Effect of Education on Happiness, Self-Acceptance, and Family Harmony (Empirical Evidence from Indonesia)
Authors: Haryati Hanifah Umi
Published: May 2023

Education plays a crucial role in determining the quality of life through economic returns and subjective well-being. However, almost no previous research has examined how education affects subjective well-being indicators beyond happiness. To address this gap, this study used Ordinary Least Squares and the Ordered Probit technique to investigate the effect of education on happiness, self-acceptance, and family harmony. Using the recent microdata from Statistics Indonesia in 2021 the empirical results reveal that education positively affects happiness, self-acceptance, and family harmony. The effect of education remained statistically significant even after incorporating socioeconomic and individual characteristics such as income, gender, age, marital status, home ownership, household size, area classification, health status, and leisure time. The result of this study highlights that individuals with higher levels of education reported higher happiness, greater self-acceptance, and higher satisfaction with family harmony than those with lower levels of education. Although more than half of the magnitude of the education effect decreases after incorporating socioeconomic and individual characteristics variables, the direct effect of education remained significant on happiness, self-acceptance, and family harmony.
Assessment of Basin-scale Water Stress using Geographic Information System in Southeast Asian Countries with Megacities
Authors: Yazawa Taishi , Morita Akito , Shimizu Toshiyuki
Published: May 2023

Southeast Asian countries are facing unstable water resource situations, experiencing high water stress as a result in their river basins, particularly around large population cities. This research has assessed basin-scale water stress by estimating the amount of water resources and water use for all river basins in Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia. A simple water stress assessment methodology using a Geographic Information System revealed the basins vulnerable to high water stress around the capital areas in all five countries. The population ratio was under high-moderate and high water stress at 29.3% in Indonesia, 41.8% in Thailand, 31.9% in the Philippines, 43.3% in Vietnam, and 19.9% in Malaysia. The results imply that large populations depend on limited water resources. The basin-scale assessment conducted in this research could be used in support of the water resources management planning at an inter-basin scale aiming to neutralize water stress.
Nusantara Capital City (IKN): Threats and Defense Strategies for Indonesia’s New Capital
Authors: Praditya Editha , Suprapto Firre An , Ali Yusuf , Surjaatmadja Surachman , Duarte Rui
Published: May 2023

Jakarta, as the current state capital of Indonesia, plays an important role as the center of government and economy. However, due to several problems in Jakarta, the government has considered relocating the capital city to other regions. The President of Indonesia, Jokowi, has expressed his intention to move the capital city to Kalimantan Island. This relocation has raised concerns about defense policy. This research aims to identify the threats that may arise in the proposed new capital city, Nusantara Capital City (IKN), and to propose strategies to overcome them. The methods used in this research include a qualitative approach based on documented perceptions, assumptions, and judgments among Indonesia’s leaders and a quantitative approach to mapping the comparative postures of relevant defense figures. The results indicate that the highest threat in IKN comes from the air (combat, UAV, ICBM’s), while the low-level threat is the location of IKN, which is near the borders, and FIR coincides with the IASL. The critical aspect of defending IKN would be to strengthen national defense diplomacy in the region. In conclusion, this research provides insight into the potential threats to the proposed new capital city and suggests strategies to mitigate them.
Asymmetric Effects of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Economic Policy Uncertainty
Authors: Aimer Nagmi , Lusta Abdulmula
Published: May 2023

We examine the asymmetric impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Economic Policy Uncertainty Index for United States (EPU). Our results indicate that the pandemic has had a long-term impact on EPU. In addition, there is no strong short-term impact of the epidemic on EPU. We also find symmetric effects of the COVID-19 shock (positive and negative) on EPU and note that the effects of the two shocks are quite similar.
The The Musicality of Gamelan Gong Kebyar Mepacek as a North Bali Traditional Music Identity
Authors: Pradana Kadek Angga Wahyu , Rai S I Wayan , Suherta I Wayan
Published: May 2023

The purpose of this research was to reveal the musicality of Gamelan Gong Kebyar Mepacek as the identity of North Bali's traditional music. Many researchers have carried out numerous research studies on Gong Kebyar. However, there has not been a single study on the musicality of Gong Kebyar Mepacek's gamelan, which has caused this gamelan to become the hallmark of North Bali's traditional music. How is Gamelan Gong Kebyar Mepacek's musicality measured?. What is the influence of the musicality of Gamelan Gong Kebyar Mepacek on the traditional Balinese music being played? This research was conducted using qualitative methods from the perspective of ethnomusicology. All data that has been collected through observation, interviews, and literature studies is analyzed using ethnomusical theory. The results of the study show that the musicality of Gamelan Gong Kebyar Mepacek has shorter pitch repertoire, a faster closing technique, a faster gending tempo, and a louder gamelan sound compared to Gong Kebyar gamelan in general. To measure the pitch of the Gong Kebyar mepacek gamelan tuner, a tuner was used in the Studio One 5 digital audio workstation (DAW) application. The effect of this mepacek gamelan model on the traditional music played can be seen in the tempo, which is the maximum speed that can be achieved by the musicians playing the gamelan. This means that by pacing the gamelan blades, the drummers do not need to wait long to close the gamelan chords.
Determinants Influencing Consumers' Intention to Buy Food Safety in Hanoi
Authors:   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam, Hien Luc Manh , Tram Nguyen Thi Anh ,   University of Labour and Social Affairs, Vietnam
Published: May 2023

Food safety is one of Asian consumers' primary concerns (Latip et al., 2020), and it has a significant impact on consumers’ buying decisions in countries where food safety and health are prioritized (Prentice et al., 2019). This study investigates the determinants of buying intention towards food safety in Hanoi, Vietnam, through a modification of the theory of planned behavior. Drawing on an online questionnaire survey from 179 respondents in Hanoi city during 2022, the empirical results revealed that attitude toward food safety (Att), attention to the environment (Ev), and health care (He) significantly affect intention to buy safe food (Int). Implications and guidelines are discussed for policymakers and practitioners. The findings of this article are of special value for public and private organizations that manage and market food safety.
COVID-19 Vaccination Acceptance among Healthcare Staff in the West of Libya
Authors:   University of Zawia Faculty of Pharmacy, Zawia, Libya, Ishrayhah Mabroukah Amr , ibraheim Einass Ragab ,   University of Zawia Faculty of Pharmacy, Zawia, Libya, Alshaiby Wafa Mahmoud ,   University of Zawia Faculty of Pharmacy, Zawia, Libya
Published: May 2023

Healthcare workers (HCWs) are vital in providing guidance and recommendations to patients and the wider community about vaccination, which includes giving correct information on the risks and benefits of the vaccine. As they are crucial players in vaccine delivery and have a large impact on vaccine acceptability in the community, it is important to know their attitudes towards vaccination. In this study we aimed to assess acceptance rate and identify factors associated with vaccine hesitancy among Libyan healthcare staff in west region cities. We use questionnaire to the healthcare staff workers in the western district in Libya. A total of 150 respondents completed the questionnaire. This study showed that 60.66% of healthcare workers accepted the COVID-19 vaccine, 39.33% workers were hesitant. 42% of respondents were believed that origin of corona is man-made virus. 38.66 % stated that Pfizer-Biontech vaccine is the most accepted vaccine. 82% of participants in this current study were willing to encourage people for vaccination and only 18% were not encouraged.
A Case Report on the Palliative Role of Intraluminal Brachytherapy (IIBT) in Advanced Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Authors:   Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India, Chatterjee Dr. Shreya , Pranitha Sl Dr ,   Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India, SN Dr. Geeta ,   Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India, Narayanan Dr. S. ,   Chief Medical Physicist and RSO, Dept. of Radiation Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India
Published: May 2023

Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is the primary malignant tumor of bile ducts which originates from the cholangiocytes. It accounts for 10-15% of all Hepato-biliary malignancies. Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma (Klatskin tumor) is a type of extrahepatic CCA. We present a case of 37-year-old female patient diagnosed with Hilar Cholangiocarcinoma who presented with complaints of loss of appetite since 2 months associated with generalized itching and yellowish discoloration of sclera & skin with palpable firm mass in right hypochondriac region. The patient underwent Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD) followed by internalization to relieve the biliary obstruction along with Intra Luminal Brachytherapy (ILBT) of 20Gy (4 fractions of 5Gy each). The patient was symptomatically better for 6 months with much alleviation of pain, jaundice and was able to continue with her daily activities. Therefore, it can be concluded by saying that ILBT is an effective modality of treatment in HCCA for alleviation of pain and maintaining patency post PTBD procedure.
Guselkumab as a Possible New Treatment for Psoriasis
Authors:   Universidad autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Minguela Ingrid Pamela Rodríguez , Acosta María Fernanda Gámez ,   Universidad autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Martínez Zuleyka Roxana Martínez ,   Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, Muñoz Edit Cano ,   Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Gómez Alfredo López ,   Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Ruiz Nallely Olivera ,   Universidad Regional Del Sureste Hospital General Regional 47 Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico
Published: May 2023

Introduction: In Mexico it affects approximately 2 million people, with a significant impact on quality of life and difficult to manage. Theoretical framework: The lesion it causes is round, salmon-pink papules and plaques, located on knees, elbows and scalp. The diagnosis is mainly clinical and the treatment will depend on the affected body surface and the location. The drugs considered first line are topical and second line drugs are used systemically, which in many occasions have adverse effects that make attachment difficult. Guselkumab, a drug approved in 2017, is an IgG1 that blocks the p19 subunit of IL-23. Discussion: Guselkumab, which is a monoclonal antibody, provides better patient outcomes compared to the drugs used in current therapeutics. There is little information currently available on Guselkumab since it has only recently been approved, but in all studies it has shown to be superior to other monoclonal antibodies, the main disadvantage being that it is not currently available in Mexico and the long administration time. Conclusion:Researching new drugs helps us to provide the patient with a treatment with the least amount of adverse effects, achieving greater adherence and better control of the disease.
Lesson Learned from Infections of Covid-19 Prevention: From Primary School Students’ Parents in Surat Thani
Authors:   Samsenwittayalai School, Thailand, Iamsaard Kamonrod , Suriyan Siriyakorn ,   Samsenwittayalai School, Thailand, Timm-Ego Olivia ,   Erzbischöfliches Maria-Ward-Gymnasium Nymphenburg, Germany
Published: May 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic has been severe in the past situation. It affects everyone's physical and mental health. Economic, social, living conditions, and the education system that need to be adjusted to the way students learn. Changing the teaching methods of teachers and parents in order to supervise their children to overcome such a turning situation, and as a result of the situation, the research team was interested in taking the lessons learned on parental care in cognitive issues. Attitude, prevention, and adaptation in the above situations. The majority of respondents were female parents aged 41 years and over, with bachelor's degrees, employed or private sector employees, and parents with two children aged 6-7 years. Have the highest level of protective behavior for your child. They are well adapted physically, mentally, academically, socially, and environmentally, and are well prepared to prevent coronavirus infection.
Giant Malignant Schwannoma in the Right Thoracic Limb: Case Report
Authors:   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service, Manuel Narvaez Villanueva Juan , Alejandro Castillo Hernández Abraham ,   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service, Armando Hervert Hernandez ,   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service, Odilia Salazar Saenz Brenda ,   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service, Eduardo Salinas Quintero Xavier ,   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service, Alejandro Sanchez Zavala ,   Regional General Hospital No. 6, IMSS. Madero City, Tamaulipas. Oncosurgery and General Surgery Service
Published: May 2023

Introduction: Tumors of the sheath of the peripheral nerves, also known as schwannomas, mainly benign. The malignancy of these is very rare and there are few cases reported in the literature. Clinical case: A 62-year-old male with a diagnosis of ulcerated malignant schwannoma in the distal third of the posterior aspect of the right thoracic limb who attended the oncosurgery service. The CT scan reported a large solid tumor, predominantly hypodense, with a probable origin dependent on the poorly defined triceps brachii muscle. Surgical removal was performed with two centimeters of perilesional margins, performing primary closure with drain placement. Conclusion: Surgical treatment of total surgical removal with adequate margin coverage is the treatment of choice as a protective factor in survival in this type of tumor..
Diagnosis and Treatment of Weber-Christian Disease for the First Contact Physician
Authors:   Hospital General de Zona no. 1 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. DR EMILIO VARELA LUJÁN. Zacatecas, México., Lerma Esmeralda Hernández , Medina Mario Eduardo Elias ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salinas", Unidad Académica de Medicina Humana y Ciencias de la Salud, licenciatura en médico general., Madrigal Miguel A. Ramírez- ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salinas", Unidad Académica de Medicina Humana y Ciencias de la Salud, licenciatura en médico general., Troche Patricia Flores ,   Hospital General Regional 200 Tecámac, Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Sierra Hermosa, México., Ledesma Juan Francisco Medina ,   Hospital General de Zona no. 1 Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. DR EMILIO VARELA LUJÁN. Zacatecas, México., Hurtado Martha Estefania Pinedo ,   Universidad Autónoma de Zacatecas "Francisco García Salinas", Unidad Académica de Medicina Humana y Ciencias de la Salud, licenciatura en médico general.
Published: May 2023

Weber-Christian disease is an inflammatory disease, of the lobular panniculitis group, affecting the skin, subcutaneous adipose tissue and other organs. It is characterized by recurrent episodes of inflammation, pain and subcutaneous nodules, often associated with fever and systemic symptoms. The pathogenesis of the disease remains poorly understood, but it has been suggested that it may be related to an autoimmune response or an exaggerated inflammatory response to infections or other triggers. Diagnosis is based on clinical presentation, histologic findings and exclusion of other causes of inflammation and subcutaneous nodules. Treatment includes steroids, immunomodulatory therapies and surgery in severe cases. Weber-Christian disease can be a debilitating and potentially fatal disease if it affects internal organs. Understanding this disease and early identification are important for proper treatment and a better prognosis for affected patients.
Erisipelas and its Management in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors:   Department of Internal Medicine High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz, Sesver ,Veracruz,Mexico Av.20 De Noviembre 1074 Ver,Ver, Martinez Mayra, Evelyn Quinones , Cruz Charit nayelly chang ,   Department of Internal Medicine High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz, Sesver ,Veracruz,Mexico Av.20 De Noviembre 1074 Ver,Ver, Relingh Kim Rodriguez ,   Department of Internal Medicine High Specialty Hospital of Veracruz, Sesver ,Veracruz,Mexico Av.20 De Noviembre 1074 Ver,Ver
Published: May 2023

Erysipelas is an acute dermo-hypodermic (non-necrotizing) infection of bacterial origin, mainly group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus. The lower limbs are affected in more than 80% of cases and the risk factors identified are skin barrier breakdown, lymphedema and obesity. Diagnosis is clinical and is based on the association of an acute inflammatory plaque with fever, lymphangitis, lymphadenopathy and leukocytosis. Bacteriology is generally not useful due to low sensitivity or late positivity. In atypical forms, erysipelas should be distinguished from necrotizing fasciitis and acute venous thrombosis. Penicillin remains the gold standard treatment, although new drugs may be used, given their pharmacodynamic profile. Recurrence is the main complication, being crucial the correct treatment of risk factors1.
Determinant Factors on Labor Absorption in Small and Medium Industries in Central Sulawesi Province Eastern Indonesia in 2016-2021
Authors:   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi/Indonesia, Mangun Nudhiatulhuda , Djirimu MA ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi/Indonesia, Dg. Siame Nur Fadilah ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi/Indonesia, Yohan Yohan ,   Department of Economics and Development Studies Tadulako University, Palu, Central Sulawesi/Indonesia
Published: May 2023

This study aims to (1) determine whether Production Value, Number of Industries, and Minimum Wage had a significant impact on employment in small and medium-sized industries in Central Sulawesi Province from 2016 to 2021, and (2) ascertain whether Production Value, Number of Industries, and Minimum Wage had a partial and significant effect on Labor Absorption in small and medium industries in the region during the same period. The data used in this study were derived from secondary sources obtained from the publication of the Office of Industries and Trade as well as the Office of Manpower and Transmigration in Central Sulawesi Province. Furthermore, the Fixed Effect Model (FEM) was chosen as the best model for panel data regression analysis. The results showed that Production Value had a positive but insignificant effect on employment with a probability value of 0.4691. Number of industries had a positive and significant effect on employment with a probability value of 0.0000. Production Value had a negative and insignificant effect on employment with a probability value of 0.8988. Finally, Minimum Wage had a negative and insignificant effect on Labor Absorption with a probability value of 0.9219.