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Vertical Ridge Augmentation of Edentulous Posterior Inferior Jaw Using Lumina Bone Porous Large®: A Clinical Case Report
Authors: Ribeiro Martins Sergio Charifker
Published: January 2022

The use of guided bone regeneration (GBR) has been gaining more and more ground in the field of implant dentistry, due to higher confidence in the materials available. As this is a highly versatile technique, the same biological basis-cell exclusion–can be used to treat any type of defect. Vertical augmentation in the alveolar ridge is currently treated by the GBR principle, predictably and with high success rates, using a rigid framework associated with a mix of hydroxyapatite and autogenous bone. Lyophilized bovine bone is the hydroxyapatite of choice for this condition because it allows bone volume to be maintained over a long period of time, due to its slow resorption. Another important char-acteristic found in hydroxyapatite is its porosity since it allows – in addition to graft neo-vascularization–a greater ease of cell adhesion when compared to crystalline materials. Thus, this clinical case presents the use (for the first time in the literature) of a vertical augmentation of an atrophic ridge using Criteria Lumina Bone Porous® as the hydroxy-apatite of choice for association with autogenous bone particles.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Impact on Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices among Dental Students in Davanagere City, Karnataka: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors: Prabhu CR Allama
Published: January 2022

The spread of viral disease in community and its occurrence among healthcare workers is important evidence of person-to-person transition. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared as a pandemic by the WHO. It has affected most of the people and especially the ones with pre-existing medical illness. This prospective study was conducted in a dental college to evaluate impact of the COVID-19 on the knowledge, attitude and practice of the dental students. The students were aware of the Precautions to be taken care of while treating the patients with dental diseases.
Double Layer Socket Preservation Technique Associated with Xenogenous Bone Graft and Polypropylene Membrane: A Case Report
Authors: Freitas Bruno Santana
Published: January 2022

With the demand for tooth/gum aesthetics in implant-supported rehabilitations, the surgeon, whether an implant specialist or not, increasingly needs to be mindful of proper care for socket preservation following extraction. The paper presented here reports the case of a male patient who manifested dental impairment of the Upper Left First Molar (tooth #26) [in FDI notation]; following tomographic analysis and after reaching a consensus with the patient, the decision was made to extract said tooth and preserve the socket for subsequent implant placement. The aim of the case report is to present a clinical case of alveolar ridge preservation through the “Double Layer Socket Preservation” technique, a technique created by Barry Barthee, whereby a xenogenous graft under an xenogenous type III collagen membrane was combined with a polypropylene barrier. Following research and study results on the subject, it was concluded that by applying this technique, the alveolar ridge is greatly preserved and bone volume is maintained, both of which are very important factors for good health of the tissues surrounding the implant and consequent increase in the survival of the implant itself.
Pelvic Binders in Trauma Patients - Are We Doing it Right?
Authors: Gowda Sush Ramakrishna
Published: January 2022

Introduction: Pelvic fractures from high-energy trauma require immediate stabilisation to avoid significant morbidity and mortality. When applied correctly over the level of the greater trochanters (GT) pelvic binders provide adequate stabilisation of unstable pelvic fractures. The aim of this study was to identify the accuracy of placement of pelvic binders in patients presenting to the local Major Trauma Centre (MTC).

Methods: A retrospective study was carried out to assess the level of the pelvic binders in relation to the greater trochanters of the patient-classified as optimal or sub-optimal.

Results: An initial review of the computed tomography (CT) trauma series in 28 consecutive patients with pelvic binders revealed that more than 50% of the pelvic binders were placed above the level of the GT, reducing the efficacy of the pelvic binders. A regional educational and training day was held with a focus on pelvic fracture management. Following this, a review was conducted on the placement of the pelvic binder in 100 consecutive patients. This confirmed a significant improvement in the position of the pelvic binder by over 70%.

Conclusion: Inaccurately positioned pelvic binders provided suboptimal stabilisation of pelvic fractures. With education and awareness, there has been an improvement in the accuracy of pelvic binder placement in trauma patients. This study has highlighted the need for regular audit of current practice, in combination with regular education and training.
Invisalign System as a Treatment of a Skeletal Open Bite: A Case Report With a 5-Year Follow-up
Authors: Sangalli Linda
Published: January 2022

Background: Orthodontic treatments of skeletal open bite are among the most challenging and at high relapse. Available therapies vary from behaviour-modifying appliances in growing patients to surgical approach in adults. Recently, clear aligners, such as Invisalign®, have also been proposed as a treatment modality, to be used alone or in combination with temporary anchorage devices.

Case report: A 19-year-old female presented with 3-mm anterior open bite, peg-shaped upper lateral incisors, incorrect tongue posture at rest and during function. Due to aesthetic request, an orthodontic camouflage with Invisalign® was carried out for 17½ months, along with myofunctional therapy and composite veneers on upper lateral incisors. During the first months of retention, intermaxillary vertical elastics were maintained at night-time as positive feedback to the tongue. A 5-year follow-up confirmed stability of the results.

Conclusions: A system of clear aligners in combination with myofunctional therapy was effective in the treatment of a skeletal open bite malocclusion, with stability at 5 years. The closure of the anterior open bite was obtained through a combination of lower molar intrusion, incisor extrusion and counterclockwise rotation of the mandible. In selected cases of optimal compliance, Invisalign® may constitute a feasible treatment option in management of open bite in non-growing patients.
Perdagangan Manusia dalam Kisah Yusuf: Kajian Hermeneutik terhadap Kejadian 37:12–36
Authors: Moru Osian Orjumi
Published: January 2022

This article aims to systematically and contextually explain the events of human trafficking that occurred in the Genesis 37: 12-23 story. This article was written using a qualitative method with a hermeneutic approach and literature study. Through these methods and practices, the writing of this article presents a series of written information data about the causes, forms and effects of the trafficking incident that occurred in the story of the character Yusuf in Genesis 37: 12-23. Theoretically, the human trafficking incident that happened in the character of Yusuf in Genesis 37: 12-23 is a form of crime against humanity in the form of slavery which involves the exploitation of economic and social factors. As a result, as the main character in this incident, Yusuf experienced various acts of physical and mental violence as a logical consequence of the trafficking incident he shared. These acts of physical and psychological violence have a broad impact on the journey of life and the growth of Yusuf's human dimension. The record of the sale of the figure of Yusuf in the Elohis traditional text ended with the recovery of the victim's trauma through a restitution approach and spiritual maturity. Both methods are essential contributions to the contextualization of Yusuf's story for the problem of human trafficking today.ABSTRAKArtikel ini dibuat dengan tujuan untuk menjelaskan secara sistematis dan kontekstual tentang peristiwa perdagangan manusia yang terjadi dalam kisah Kejadian 37: 12-23. Artikel ini ditulis menggunakan metode kualitatif dengan pendekatan hermeneutik dan studi kepustakaan. Melalui metode dan pendekatan tersebut, penulisan artikel ini menyajikan serangkaian data informasi tertulis tentang sebab, bentuk dan akibat dari peristiwa perdagangan manusia yang terjadi pada kisah tokoh Yusuf dalam Kejadian 37: 12-23. Secara teoritis, peristiwa perdagangan manusia yang menimpa tokoh Yusuf dalam Kejadian 37:12 -23 merupakan bentuk kejahatan kemanusiaan berupa perbudakan yang melibatkan eksploitasi faktor ekonomi dan faktor sosial. Akibatnya, Yusuf sebagai tokoh utama dalam kejadian ini mengalami berbagai tindakan kekerasan fisik dan mental sebagai konsekuensi logis dari peristiwa perdagangan manusia yang dialaminya. Tindakan kekerasan fisik dan mental tersebut memiliki daya dampak luas bagi perjalanan hidup dan pertumbuhan sisi kemanusiaan Yusuf. Catatan kisah perdagangan tokoh Yusuf dalam teks tradisi Elohis, diakhiri dengan adanya pemulihan trauma korban yang dilakukan melalui pendekatan restitusi dan pematangan spiritual. Kedua Pendekatan tersebut menjadi sumbangan penting terhadap pemaknaan kontekstualisasi kisah Yusuf bagi persoalan perdagangan manusia pada masa kini.
Maskawin dalam Sistem Perkawinan Tukar Suku Isirawa di Kampung Wari, Sarmi, Papua
Authors: Marpaung Lisa
Published: January 2022

This paper aims to explore and document the concept and meaning of dowry in the Isirawa people bride exchange system, determines its impact on women and children, and provides a reflective analysis from a feminist point of view regarding the dowry payment system. The research used the feminist ethnography qualitative method through literature studies, interviews, and observations. The results found that the dowry exchange system, when viewed from a positive side, means that women or children are considered very valuable and vital for the Isirawa community, namely to strengthen kinship between families and clumps, to continue the clan, as a tool of peace in a conflict as prevention of domestic violence. However, on the other hand, it has a negative impact that is more detrimental to women, namely limiting women's rights, violence, and unfair treatment of women and children. So, it needs to be criticized and consider changing some parts of the tradition that marginalize them by providing solutions, understandings, and new Christian values not to eliminate the existing culture but continue to enable carrying out the tradition for the welfare of the people without harming the other.AbstrakTulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan mendokumentasikan konsep dan makna maskawin dalam sistem perkawinan tukar pada Suku Isirawa, melihat dampaknya bagi perempuan dan anak, serta memberikan analisis reflektif dari sudut pandang feminis mengenai hal tersebut. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif etnografi feminis, melalui studi kepustakaan, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasilnya ditemukan bahwa pada sistem tukar-menukar maskawin tersebut jika dilihat dari sisi positif memiliki makna perempuan atau anak dianggap sangat berharga dan penting bagi masyarakat Isirawa, yakni untuk mempererat kekerabatan antar keluarga dan rumpun, meneruskan marga, dan sebagai alat perdamaian konflik seperti untuk mencegah kekerasan dalam rumah tangga. Tetapi, di sisi lain memiliki dampak negatif yang merugikan, beberapa di antaranya membatasi hak-hak perempuan, terjadi kekerasan, dan perlakuan tidak adil terhadap perempuan dan anak. Dengan demikian, perlu dikritisi dan dipertimbangkan untuk mengubah beberapa bagian tradisi yang memarinalkan tersebut dengan bersama-sama memberi solusi, pemahaman, dan nilai Kristiani yang baru, sehingga tidak serta-merta menghilangkan total budaya yang ada. Sebaliknya, tradisi tetap dapat terlaksana untuk menyejahterakan umat tanpa merugikan salah satu pihak.
False blister beetles of the genus Oedemera in Scotland
Authors: Philp B.
Published: January 2022

The status and distribution of the Scottish false blister beetles (Oedemeridae) are summarised with particular reference to the genus Oedemera. Within this genus only three species have been reliably recorded in Scotland. Of the two widespread species virtually all the records are post-1990. One species - O. virescens - appears to be very common in the south of Scotland whereas the other species - O. lurida - is recorded mainly north of the central belt. While identification problems may partly account for these differences, they do not appear to provide a complete explanation with other unknown factors influencing their distribution.
Reassessing the Legacy of Aspects
Authors: Haspelmath Martin , Di Sciullo Anna Maria
Published: January 2022

Noam Chomsky’s Aspects inspired many scholars to think in new ways about grammatical structures of languages. But was it really a landmark achievement? Two linguists debate its contributions.
Biological and chemical pruning wound protectants reduce infection of grapevine trunk disease pathogens
Authors: Blundell Robert , Eskalen Akif
Published: January 2022

Grapevine trunk diseases (GTDs) are currently considered some of the most important challenges for viticulture, curtailing vineyard longevity and productivity in nearly every raisin, table and wine grape production region in California and worldwide. Pruning wounds provide the main entry point for fungal pathogens responsible for these diseases; pathogens enter the wounds following precipitation events. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of selected chemical and experimental biological fungicides for protection of pruning wounds against two of the most common and virulent fungal pathogens causing GTDs:Eutypa lataandNeofusicoccum parvum. This study was conducted on sauvignon blanc at the UC Davis Department of Plant Pathology Field Station. Results showed that several chemical and biological fungicides, notably the chemical fungicide Luna Sensation, the biofungicide Vintec and a combination of the biofungicides Bio-Tam and CrabLife Powder, provided significant protection against at least one of the two canker pathogens used in this study. However, the majority of products tested did not provide simultaneous control of bothE. lataandN. parvumpathogens, highlighting the continuing challenge of controlling GTDs.
Vineyard-specific climate projections help growers manage risk and plan adaptation in the Paso Robles AVA
Authors: Babin Nicholas , Guerrero Jazlyn , Rivera Diego , Singh Ajay
Published: January 2022

California's wine grape growers will face increasing challenges under a changing climate as most production occurs near the boundaries of current varieties' climatic thresholds. As part of this study, we developed a method for transforming downscaled climate information from the publicly available Cal-Adapt database into useful and useable climate projections for vineyard managers and advisors in the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area. We shared vineyard-specific projections during interviews of 20 managers and advisors. Overall, interviewees expressed trust in the projections and found them helpful in reducing their psychological distance from climate change. The projections prompted consideration of strategies for managing future climate risk and planning adaptation, with the majority of adaptations associated with long-term decisions such as row orientation, variety selection, dry farming, crop diversification and relocation. Agri-climatic decision support tools such as the one prototyped here may prove especially helpful for incorporating climate adaptation into the long-term business planning and vineyard redevelopment decisions facing managers and advisors in the near future. This approach could be extended to other California wine grape regions or to other perennial crops with expected vulnerabilities to climate change.
Experimental Investigation on Mechanical Properties of A/GFRP, B/GFRP and AB/GFRP Polymer Composites
Authors: Natarajan Velmurugan , Samraj Ravi , Duraivelu Jayabalakrishnan , Paulraj Prabhu
Published: January 2022

This study aims to reveal the consequence of thickness reinforcement on Fiber Laminates (Polyester Resin, Glass Fiber, Aluminum, and Bentonite) and to see if it can enhance the mechanical properties and resistance of laminates. Glass fiber reinforced polymer composites have recently been used in automotive, aerospace, and structural applications where they will be safe for the application s unique shape. Hand layup was used to fabricate three different combinations, including Aluminium /Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (A/GFRP), Bentonite/Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (B/GFRP), and Aluminium&Bentonie/Glass fiber reinforced polyester composites (AB/GFRP). Results revealed that AB/GFRP had better tensile strength, flexural strength, and hardness than GFRP and A/GFRP. Under normal atmospheric conditions and after exposure to boiling water, hybrid Aluminium&Bentonite and glass fiber-reinforced nanocomposites have improved mechanical properties than other hybrid composites. After exposure to temperature, the flexural strength, tensile strength and stiffness of AB/GFRP Composites are 40 % higher than A/GFRP and 17.44% higher than B/GFRP Composites.
Optimization of Injection Molding of Automotive Plastic Horn Cover Part Using Taguchi Method and Reverse Engineering
Authors: Lee Yongsun , Cho Jinrae , Han Seongryeol
Published: January 2022

The aim of the paper consisted in the development of an injection mold for plastic horn cover parts in commercial vehicles. Three mold types were designed in anticipation of the structure and quality of molds, and injection molding numerical analyses were conducted for the three types of molds. One mold type was selected in consideration of the resin flow patterns inside the mold, surface quality, and final deflection amount of the horn cover. To perform optimal injection molding using the selected mold, optimization of injection molding parameters was performed using the Taguchi method, one of the designs of experiment (DOE) and ANOVA methods. As a result, it was confirmed that the deflection amount of the molding under optimal molding parameters decreased by about 34.3% compared to the deflection amount before optimization of the molding parameters. Based on these encouraging results, the previously selected mold type was actually manufactured. The horn cover was molded using the obtained optimal injection molding parameters to the manufactured mold. To verify the precision of the molded horn cover, the deflection amount of the molding was measured with a 3D scanner. The deflection amount of the horn cover was estimated to be about 11% to 43% larger for each measurement position than the deflection amounts in the analysis results. The manufactured mold was revised to solve the problem that the deflection amount of the actual molding is larger than the deflection amount predicted by injection molding analysis. The dimensions and surface quality of the horn cover with a revised mold were satisfactory.
The Effect of Landscape Features Implemented in Egyptian Parks on Satisfying the Human Needs and Well-being
Authors: Guirguis Marianne Nabil , Moussa Rania Rushdy , Dewidar Khaled M. , Yossif Naglaa Mohamed
Published: January 2022

Recently, parks have been recognized as one of the main contributors in the strategic objectives of urban projects, since they provide job opportunities, place attractiveness, increase the real estate market and property values, tourist development, increase the since of social belonging between the residents, improving the public health and the quality of the residents’ life. The presented research is aiming to investigate the effect of Landscape features on the quality of life (QOL) inside Egyptian parks. This study has been inspired by early theorists like “Maslow” and other theorists who have followed Maslow’s footsteps. They analysed and measured the concept of quality of life (QOL)into two well-known terms “human needs” and “well-being”. The study explores the impact of landscape features towards “human needs and well-being”. Lately, Egypt is suffering from inflation and economic crisis which affect the Egyptians life style. Most of the Egyptian society is living a stressful life; this study will examine whether the Egyptian parks help Egyptians as an escape way where all the negative vibes are going to meet with nature resulting in a positive outcome. This research used qualitative investigation method to measure the impact of implementing landscape features in Egyptian parks on enhancing the quality of the Egyptian life by measuring the (QOL) with regards to “human needs and well-being”. The presented research investigated the impact of landscape elements implemented in Al-Azhar Park and Family Park on “human needs and well-being”. That shall pave the way to investors, policymakers, architecture and civil practitioners to realize the potentials of designing and constructing parks in Egyptian urban environment, as an efficient tool to improve the quality of Egyptian life.
Corruption Prevention in Legislative Drafting in Indonesia
Authors: Anggono Bayu Dwi , Wahanisa Rofi
Published: January 2022

Corruption not only happens in the implementation of legislation or policy (administrative corruption) but also in the process of legislative drafting (state capture). Since the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), many members of the House of Representatives (DPR), the Regional Legislative Council (DPRD), or government officials have been arrested and convicted of criminal acts due to legislative corruption. In legislative corruption, the actors involved consist of the interest parties and lawmakers. The interest parties attempt to obtain political, economic, and social benefits (supernormal profits) from the formulated legislation. To the same extent, the lawmakers expect the money or other personal benefits from the interest parties in return for the assistance given. Legislative corruption will lead to disorganized policy implementation, loss on the national economy, public distrust of the law-maker institutions, and long-term effect of distrust of law and democracy. Several prevention strategies of legislative corruption can be employed by improving four principles of legislative drafting: management, professionalism, justification, and public participation.
Information Activity of a Large European Project in Social Media
Authors: Łukasz Dragun
Published: January 2022

Purpose: The aim of the article is to present the information activity of a large European project based on information policy in social media. Social media are an excellent means of reaching a wide audience, while activity in this sphere reflects the degree of organisation of project partners and their involvement in achieving the project`s objectives. Design/methodology/approach: The present paper makes use of the experience gained while promoting the results of the GoSmart BSR project via social media. The GoSmart BSR project is concerned with enhancing the low capacity for innovation in less developed Baltic Sea Regions (BSR) through mutual learning, translating smart specialisation strategies (S3) into practical joint activities of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and applying best practices used in better developed regions. The project is fully integrated with 3S and aims at promoting efficient co-operation between the industrial sector, the R&D sector, and the authorities, following a transnational approach. Findings: Social media play a significant role in the three phases of the project life, i.e. disseminating knowledge (raising awareness), collecting and verifying information that has been acquired during the project, and storing and disseminating the knowledge acquired during the project. Originality/value: research on Social Media profiles is predominantly descriptive and focused on the organizational perspective all projects R&D. This research paper contributes to both theory and practice by studying the causal impact of these guidelines on research teams.
Inclusive Education in Indonesia: Teachers’ Perceptions
Authors: Sowiyah Sowiyah , Perdana Ryzal
Published: January 2022

In recent years, extensive research has been conducted on the management of inclusive education. Globally, ensuring equal educational opportunity for all continues to be a significant challenge, and inclusive education continues to be a complex issue. In regard to inclusive education, teachers’ perception, to our knowledge, is surprisingly understudied in the Indonesian context. Therefore, this paper aimed to investigate teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education in Indonesia. This study, which enrolled a total of 157 teachers as research subjects, adopted a quantitative approach and collected data via a questionnaire. The collected data were descriptively analysed through descriptive statistics, which was performed using IBM SPSS Statistics Version 25 for Windows, summarising responses of participants to the questionnaire items. The findings indicate that this current study has finally unravelled teachers’ perceptions of inclusive education in Indonesia. They have a positive perception of inclusive education regardless of their demographic backgrounds. The findings also imply that it is crucial to continue and expand teacher education as inclusive education is still in its infancy. Professional development for teachers to improve their knowledge of inclusive education, benefiting all students, is required. Suggestions with recommendations for future research are also discussed.
Application of Rasch Measurement Model in Establishing Roles Hierarchy for Malaysian Building Surveying Graduates
Authors: Husain Siti Hamidah , , Hussain Afifuddin Husairi , Ani Adi Irfan Che , Affandi Haryanti Mohd , Aksah Hasnizan
Published: January 2022

Despite the rising demand for the building surveying services in the current market, the function of this profession is generally still misunderstood. Hence, this paper attempts to identify the hierarchy and potential roles that can be offered by building surveying graduates in order to provide the acceptable roles in the Malaysian construction industry. A quantitative research approach has been adopted to achieve this study’s objective with close-ended questionnaires have been developed and administered to 136 professional building surveyors who are registered with the Building Surveying Division, Royal Institution of Surveyor Malaysia. The retrieved data were analysed using the IBM SPSS Statistic for the respondents’ demographic data and the Rasch measurement model that applied the Winsteps version 3.70 software in order to analyse the data on reliability, item fit, and item measure for roles hierarchy. The result of the study shows that the roles hierarchy consisted of 29 essential tasks a graduate should deal with in order to thrive in the labour market after graduation. Correspondingly, building maintenance and conservation, building control administration, building inspection, risk management and building audit, building works and quality, and building insurance are the essential roles there are based on the hierarchy level that has been extracted by the six components. This study contributes to the body of knowledge in the Malaysia context, in particular for the general international building surveying community as it reveals a roles hierarchy that graduates are required to perform, and where it will provide awareness on the existence of the building surveying vocation among other the non-allied construction professionals in Malaysia.
24 Sectors DTC Control with Fuzzy Hysteresis Comparators for DFIM Fed by the Three-level NPC Inverter
Authors: Moussaoui Abderrahmane , Benbouhenni Habib , Attous Djilani Ben
Published: January 2022

This article presents 24 sectors direct torque control (DTC) with fuzzy hysteresis comparators for the doubly-fed induction motor (DFIM) using a three-level neutral point clamped (NPC) inverter. The designed DTC technique of the DFIM combines the advantages of the DTC strategy and fuzzy logic controller. The reaching conditions, stability, and robustness of the DFIM with the designed DTC technique are guaranteed. The designed DTC technique is insensitive to uncertainties, including parameter variations and external disturbances in the whole control process. Finally, the designed DTC technique with fuzzy hysteresis comparators is used to regulate the electromagnetic torque and the flux of the DFIM fed by the three-level NPC inverter and confirms the validity of the designed DTC technique. Results of simulations containing tests of robustness and tracking tests are presented.
Covid-19 Pandemic: Empirical Study of Determinants of Purchase Decision
Authors: Baskara Andika , Sukamto Sukamto
Published: January 2022

The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of lifestyle and price on purchasing decisions. Individual variables include lifestyle and price. The regulatory variable is the Covid-19 plague, and the dependent variable is the purchase decision. The survey data were obtained from a food factory (coffee shop) in Semarang. Population sampling is used. Data are collected through research methods such as direct surveys. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) testing is used for data analysis. The model of the mathematical equation is used in a statistical test to show the effects of the independent variables on the dependent and controlled variables. The results of the study suggest that: 1) Purchasing decisions do not directly affect lifestyle. 2) The decision to buy has a negative effect on the price. 3) During the COVID-19 epidemic, lifestyle had a positive effect on purchasing decisions. 4) Transmission variable COVID-19 had a positive effect on purchasing decisions during the epidemic. Before the plague, prices were lower than usual, but coffee experts kept their distance, avoided crowds, and cared about their health.
The Impact of Contracting on the Portuguese National Health System
Authors: Couto Gualter , Rocha Maria , Pimentel Pedro , Velarde Jacinto Garrido , Castanho Rui Alexandre
Published: January 2022

All treatments, materials, instruments, exams, vaccines, tests, hospitalizations, surgeries, human resources, investigations, medicines, autopsies, among many other services provided by the National Health System (SNS). Therefore, funding is required, and the external services and supplies to which the SNS must constantly update its technologies and the necessary and continuous training and essential maintenance and cleaning expenses. Moreover, health financing has been a matter of great concern, both nationally and internationally, as health expenditures are growing faster than economic growth. Over the years, efficiency in resource allocation has always been a desirable objective, but one that is not easy to achieve. The truth is that there is much waste in allocating resources. Thereby, this study analyzes the impact of the contractualization process to which Portugal has adhered, which is most similar to a privatization model; that is, we sought to understand whether the contractualization of the SNS has a favorable effect on the economic level. However, after the entire process and development of the work, it is concluded that the contracting had a negligible impact. The repercussion that it had on the economic performance of Portuguese Hospitals was in a negative sense. In the statistical analyses it was used tests of differences between averages, to check the behavior of the economic performance of hospitals towards the contracting process. It was taken data of reports and accounts from a sample of fifteen Portuguese Hospitals S.A. that went through this contracting process from 2003 to 2017, in order to calculate the four indicators, such as: Return On Assets (ROA); Return On Equity (ROE); Economic Value Added (EVA) and the Market Value Added (MVA). For each of these indicators, were analyzed and compared the resulted effects between the period of two years before and two years after the contracting process. From the obtained results, we can conclude that contracting process had little impact on the economic performance of Portuguese Hospitals and the resulting impact was not favorable.
The Relationship Between Economic Growth and Banking Sector Development in Ukraine
Authors: Kachula Svitlana , Zhytar Maksym , Sidelnykova Larysa , Perchuk Oksana , Novosolova Olena
Published: January 2022

The paper examines the relationship between economic growth and banking sector indicators in Ukraine. The constructed empirical model revealed a positive impact of bank deposits on real GDP growth. The causal relationships between economic growth in Ukraine and the performance of the banking sector are analyzed using the Granger Causality Test. It is established that banking deposits Granger-cause GDP, while banking credits do not, but GDP has an effect on banking credits. It is noted that the banking sector of Ukraine does not play a significant role in the redistribution of capital in the intersectoral and spatial dimensions. It is defined limiting factors of lending to the private sector and ways to increase the deposit base of banks.
The Role of the Employees in a Corporation - Two Different Perspectives
Authors: Pachel Anna , Castanho Rui Alexandre
Published: January 2022

Corporate governance is a very significant concept, however, there is another factor, which affects the profitability of corporations with equal importance - the employee. Research in this area helps to increase such awareness and to fulfill everyday needs in order to improve the functioning of many entities. In this regard, the study uses a sample that comprises 100 employees (50 from corporations and 50 from small companies). Through direct research tools such as questionnaires, this article shows more insights into the described matter. Different perspectives enable readers to create the full view. Most respondents prefer to work at small companies, nevertheless, corporations also have strong points. The study results may be used as a practical application for a wide range of people - from regular employees to managers and CEOs to create modern entities based on developed management and a practical approach towards an employee.
Pengaruh Supervisi Akademik Pengawas Sekolah dan Kepemimpinan Kepala Sekolah Terhadap Kinerja Guru
Authors: Khoirul Khobir  , Harapan Edi , Kesumawati Nila
Published: January 2022

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Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh supervisi akademik pengawas sekolah dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah terhadap kinerja guru. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan di SMP Negeri Se-Kecamatan Banyuasin III. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian kuantitatif. Sedangkan metode peneltian yang digunakan adalah metode survei. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah dan guru-guru SMP Negeri 1 dan SMP Negeri 2 Se-Kecamatan Banyuasin III yang berjumlah 70 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data  pada penelitian ini menggunakan kuisioner.  Sedangkan teknik analisis data menggunakan uji t dan uji F. Hasil penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa terdapat pengaruh supervisi akademik pengawas sekolah dan kepemimpinan kepala sekolah baik secara parsial maupun secara simultan terhadap kinerja guru SMP Negeri Se-Kecamatan Banyuasin III.
Status of Complications among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending at Tertiary Health Care Centre, Karimnagar
Authors: G. Rajashekhar
Published: January 2022

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic manageable illness and it resulted due to absenceor insufficient insulin production. As the disease is in chronic condition, patients tend to neglect theirhealth due to cost of the medicine, secondly adherence to medication and taking care about otherparts like foot and peripheries. Finally it affects directly or indirectly affect the quality of life due todevelopment of long term complications. Aim of the study is to find the demographic factors and riskfactors associated with long term complications of the Diabetes. Methodology: A cross sectional studywas conducted among the outpatient attendees at Chalamada Ananda Rao Institute of Medical sciencesduring the period from October 2020 to March 2021 among the 233 patients. Data entered in Microsoft Excel and appropriate statistical tests like simple proportions and chi square test were applied.Results: In the present study, about 51% were in the age group of 51-60 years and males were 48%.In the current study, smoking and alcohol consumption were significantly associated with long termcomplications of neuropathy, retinopathy and nephropathy (P<0.001). Conclusions: Based on the studyresults, risk factors like smoking and alcohol consumption to be reduced as far possible. In addition toour regular care special counselling sessions to be planned with trained health educators. Need lifestylemodifications adaptation among diabetic and even non diabetic people we can suggest as a primordialprevention.
Domestic Violence Against Women Rising During Covid-19 Pandemic : A Sociological Study
Authors: Sartaj Ahmad  , Bhawana Pant  , Monika Gupta  , Alka Singh  , Prateek Kishor
Published: January 2022

Violence against women within the family is a global phenomenon. No society can claim to be freeof such violence. The degree of violence differs according to the socio economic condition of the society.Women in Indian society are victims of ill-usage, humiliation, torture and exploitation for as long aswritten records of structure and family life are accessible. These records are replete with incidentsof abduction, rape, murder and torture of girls. Women themselves tolerated all this in the name oftheir spiritual values and socio-cultural attitudes, because the cases of wife-battering, rapes, kidnappingsand abductions, intra-familial murders, dowry-deaths, eve-teasing and molestation, etc., were reported.
Study of Cardiovascular Parameters and Heart Rate Variability (Frequency Domain Analysis) In 1St Trimester of Normal Pregnant Women and Pregnant Women with Risk Factors for Pih in Western Rajasthan
Authors: Soniya Vyas  , Raghuveer Choudhary  , Kamla Choudhary  , Islam Khan
Published: January 2022

Background: The role of sympathovagal imbalance (SVI) and CV risk in pregnancy-induced hypertension(PIH) has been reported, and their association during early trimesters of gestation in PIH has not beenstudied. Therefore, in the present study, we have investigated the maternal cardiovascular parameters andfrequency domain indices of Heart rate variability (HRV) between normal pregnant women and women withrisk factors for PIH in their 1st trimester of gestation.Methods: Two hundred twenty subjects each (220 of normotensive pregnant women i.e., control group and220 of pregnant women with risk factor for PIH i.e., study group) of 1st trimester of gestation were recruitedfrom the obstetrics & gynecology department of Umaid hospital, associated with Dr. S. N. Medical College,Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Physical examination was done and anthropometric measurement like height & weightwere taken. The collected data was statistically analyzed using HRV analysis software.Results: Significant difference in body mass index was observed between the two groups. Systolic bloodpressure, Diastolic blood pressure, Pulse pressure, Rate pressure product and Mean arterial pressure of studygroup was significantly higher than control group. Values of LF and LF/HF ratio components of frequencydomain analysis of HRV were significantly increased but HF component is non significantly decrease in 1sttrimester of the pregnant women with risk factor for PIH than normal pregnant women.Conclusion: The present study indicates that the cardiovascular parameters in 1st trimester of pregnantwomen with risk factor for PIH were increased highly significantly than the normal pregnant women. Thehighly significant (HS) (p<0.000) increase in the LF (nu) & LF/HF ratio and non significant (NS) (p<0.552)decrease in HF (nu) of pregnant women with risk factors for PIH was observed than normal pregnant womenthis indicate that sympathetic tone was increased in 1st trimester of pregnant women with risk factor for PIH.Vagal withdrawal and sympathetic exaggeration may be the possible cause of PIH in pregnant women withits risk factors.
Beyond Entertainment: Gastrodiplomacy Performance in Korean Drama and Reality Show
Authors: Vellycia Vellycia
Published: January 2022

As the world keeps advancing due to globalization, countries across the world were competing against each other to be more acknowledgeable. The use of nation branding appears to be better suited to solve that problem. The use of public diplomacy such as gastrodiplomacy is believed to be the perfect tool in achieving that goal. South Korea was one of the many countries to do so. The country does not solely rely on the concept of gastrodiplomacy alone, rather it combines diplomacy with the use of media and entertainment industry. This research aims to elaborate the use of Korean television programs as the medium for cultural representation through gastrodiplomacy performed within. This research attempts to interpret gastrodiplomacy performances within the Korean drama, ‘Weightlifting Fairy: Kim Bok-Joo’ and Korean reality show, ‘BTS: In The Soop’ by applying diplomacy and performance concept, and food as nation branding theory. This study shows that television drama and reality show were able to create an engagement and connection with their audience, making both shows effective in delivering the message. The research will be carried out using qualitative research measurement, by analyzing the food appearances happening within the selected scenes from both the series.
Building Customer Engagement Through User-Generated Content: A Case Study on @Bt21Stuff.Id
Authors: Putri Aimee Anindya , Alexandrina Elke
Published: January 2022

As the popularity of K-Pop culture increases rapidly in Indonesia, many people started to see this as an opportunity to start a business. The business which started to get popular amongst K-Pop fans community nowadays is an online shopping entrusted goods service business which specialized in providing a service to help K-Pop fans in purchasing their favorite idol merchandises directly from South Korea. The competition for this online shopping entrusted goods service business keeps growing and increases every day, due to the popularity of K-Pop and the customers plays a crucial role in this business. Therefore, maintaining a customer engagement for this business is very necessary. The objective of this research is to reveal the contribution of user generated content created by the customers as a way to build customer engagement of @bt21stuff.id and also to reveal the motivations behind the creation of user generated content by the customers. This research is using a qualitative methodology and guided by using the concept of customer engagement cycle by Sashi (2012). The findings of this research shows that the user generated content plays a role in each stage of the customer engagement cycle and that the customers are mostly motivated by the empowerment motives in creating the user generated content.
The anticancer mechanism of human antimicrobial peptide LL-37
Authors: Ahmad Aqeel , Fawaz Mohammed Ali Mullah
Published: January 2022

Human antimicrobial peptides LL-37 have a variety of medicinal uses. It has been portrayed that this peptide has robust tumoricidal action in a range of malignancies, particularly ovarian cancer, lung cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, malignant melanoma, and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. It exhibits substantial anticancer action against a range of cancers, including colon cancer, gastric cancer, hematologic malignancy, and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), in comparison. In this review, we explored in depth the anticancer mechanism of action of LL-37 in numerous sorts of cancer. We have shown how LL-37 impedes colon cancer by eliciting caspase-independent apoptosis. LL-37, in addition, has been noticed to boost tumor-suppressive bone morphogenetic protein signaling in gastric cancer cells via restricting the proteasome, which has been previously reported. In this research, we investigated how DNA methylation interferes with the activity of the human CAMP (Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide gene) promoter and, as a result, acts as a tumor inhibitor in mouth squamous cell carcinoma. Additionally, how LL-37 inhibits cancer cell development in hematologic malignancy has been explored through caspase-independent but Ca2+/calpain- and AIF-dependent processes.
Estudo da Aplicação dos Filtros de Partículas e Filtro de Kalman Estendido em Dados de Sensores RADAR e LIDAR / Study of the Application of Particle Filters and Extended Kalman Filter in RADAR and LIDAR Sensor Data
Authors: Neto Moysés de Oliveira , Toledo Luiz Felipe Ribeiro Barrozo
Published: January 2022

Este artigo aborda o estudo das técnicas de filtragem e fusão de dados conhecidas como Filtro de Kalman Estendido (Extended Kalman Filter – EKF) e Filtro de Partículas (Particle Filter – PF), quando aplicadas aos dados de leitura de dois sensores, o RADAR e o LIDAR, presentes na maioria dos veículos e equipamentos móveis autônomos. O estudo é feito aplicando os filtros a uma amostra de dados obtida através do processo de leitura dos sensores. Com isso, se possibilitou o entendimento e também demonstrar situações onde foi possível observar o comportamento dos filtros e através destes resultados evidenciar seus pontos fortes e fraquezas diante do cenário apresentado, bem como os resultados da fusão dos dados destes dois sensores.
‘With the Authors Compts’: John Cam Hobhouse’s Uses of ‘Byron’
Authors: WEBB STEPHEN
Published: January 2022

This article focuses on the intersections of politics, celebrity, authorship, and print culture in John Cam Hobhouse’s publishing career and his associations with Byron. The nature of print authorship and Byron’s ascendant celebrity status forced Hobhouse to consider the dichotomy between individual and author. As Byron’s meteoric literary rise contrasted with the slower and haltingly achieved political trajectory of Hobhouse, the latter was not above using his earlier and ongoing publishing and personal collaborations with Byron as a means to attain political standing. At Chicago’s Newberry Library I discovered a previously undocumented piece of marginalia: an authorial inscription by, or on behalf of, Hobhouse to Viscount Sidmouth in a copy of the first edition of his
Journey through Albania
, as well as some meaningful marginalia elsewhere in the book. In light of Hobhouse’s important role in instigating the destruction of Byron’s memoirs, this article reconsiders Hobhouse’s ambivalent relationship to the lasting effects of both print authorship and manuscript handwriting.
A Review of Surgical Techniques for the Treatment of Large Idiopathic Macular Holes
Authors: Kalur Aneesha , Muste Justin , Singh Rishi P.
Published: January 2022

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

This meta-analysis reviews available surgical techniques for the repair of macular holes (MHs) >650 μm.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

PubMed search criteria were used to identify 17 studies outlining surgical techniques for the repair of MHs >650 μm. Thirteen of the studies identified individual cases and were further analyzed based on MH classification. Success was defined as functional improvement and anatomic closure of the hole.

RESULTS:

Two hundred and six MHs were included in this study. There were clinically significant differences between the repair of primary and refractory MHs. Autologous retinal transplant resulted in a visual acuity improvement of −0.48 ± 0.36 log-MAR, whereas an inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap and pedicle ILM flap resulted in visual acuity improvements of −0.15 ± 0.17 and −0.14 ± 0.91 logMAR, respectively.

CONCLUSION:

An inverted or pedicle ILM flap appears more effective for primary MHs, whereas refractory MHs benefit from a free flap.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
. 2022;53:52–61.]