bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Structural Transformation Patterns and Factors That Influenced: The Case In Indonesia
Authors: Hendarmin Hendarmin , Wahyudi Setyo Tri
Published: April 2023

The purpose of this study is to determine the pattern of structural transformation and analyze the effect of per capita income, population, and human capital structural transformation in Indonesia. The research data uses data from three economic sectors, namely the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors in Indonesia from 1990-2019. The research analysis method is descriptive qualitative to see sectoral patterns and trends, while the quantitative analysis method uses the Chenery-Syrquin regression model approach. The findings in the study that there has been a structural transformation in Indonesia during the last three decades with the S-I-A pattern (agricultural service industry). The population has a positive and significant effect on the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors, while human capital has a significant positive effect on the industrial and service sectors. In conclusion, various factors influence structural transformation in different sectors in Indonesia.
Ethical Stock Portfolios : Does It Have High Risk and Low Return
Authors: Kewal Suramaya Suci , Putranto Yohanes Andri
Published: April 2023

This study examines the comparison of stock performance as measured using the return and risk of stock portfolios of ethical and non-ethical companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Portfolio formation using a single index model during 2016-2019. The data analysis technique uses an independent sample t-test with a significance level of 5%. The results showed that there were no differences in portfolio return and risk. The average portfolio return is 0.22% for ethical stocks and 0.27% for non-ethical stocks. There is also no significant difference in portfolio risk, 0.87% for ethical stock portfolios and 0.99% for non-ethical stocks. This research has implications for investors who are interested in ethical stocks where they don't have to worry about high portfolio risk and low returns because the results show that the SRI KEHATI index stock portfolio provides the same level of risk and return as the LQ45 index stock portfolio.
Determination Analysis of Leading Commodity in the Melonguane National Border Strategic Area (NBSA)
Authors: Hanim Wasifah , Prasca Hafni Adinda , Pertiwi Widhi Netraning , Yudawisastra Helin Garlinia , Sugiartiningsih Sugiartiningsih
Published: April 2023

Border areas are the gateway for a country;generally, it is an underdeveloped area. This study aims to develop the economy based on only commodities in the National Strategic Activity Center (NSA) Melongguane, Kepulauan Talaud Regency, North Sulawesi Province. This study uses qualitative and quantitative approaches. The qualitative approach is based on the policy formulation of the North Sulawesi Provincial government and the Kepulauan Talaud Regency, namely the Regional Spatial Planning (RTRW) document. While the quantitative method with the Location Quotient  (LQ) analysis. Based on the North Sulawesi Provincial Spatial Planning (RTRW) document shows that the leading commodities at the Melongguane National Strategic Activity Center (NSA) are Nutmeg, Coconut, Clove, and Tuna-Skipjack-cob. The Location Quotient  (LQ) analysis shows that the sub-districts with potential nutmeg commodities are Kabaruan and Damau sub-districts. At the same time, the potential locations for developing Tuna-Skipjack-cob are Nanusa and Miangas Districts.
Impact of COVID-19 on the body mass index of school students in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Hashim Sawsan , Al-Mahish Mohammed , AlSalman Abdullah
Published: May 2023

The precautionary restrictions that were imposed on school students in Saudi Arabia have significantly influenced school students' lifestyles and nutrition intake. This paper aims to reveal the effect of the Coronavirus pandemic on school students' body mass index (BMI) in the Al-Ahsa region, which is located in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The study used cross-sectional data that was collected randomly from school students representing all school levels in Al-Ahsa. The paper used a seemingly unrelated regression method, paired t-test, and McNaimar test to examine the factors affecting students' BMI scores before and after the Coronavirus pandemic. The most critical factor that affected the BMI of the school student indirectly is distance learning, where students spent a lot of time in front of electronic devices to study, learn, use social media, and play electronic games. These led to a decrease in their physical activity and an increase in food consumption. All these factors led to a significant increase in BMI for male and female school students. Also, the results show that fruit consumption is associated with a lower BMI score, whereas vegetable consumption is associated with a higher BMI score. The study also revealed that students infected with the Coronavirus have lower BMI scores, on average than students who were not infected with the Coronavirus. The largest impact on school students' BMI is associated with social media usage and Coronavirus infection. To the authors’ knowledge, this paper is the first paper to use a seemingly unrelated regression method to reveal the impact of socio-economic and nutritional variables on students’ BMI.
Хладноломкость металлов как структурный многостадийный дислокационный процесс
Authors: Чернов В.М.
Published: April 2023

COLD BRITTLENESS OF METALS AS A STRUCTURAL MULTISTAGE DISLOCATION PROCESS
V.M. Chernov1,2
1A.A. Bochvar High-Technology Research Institute of Inorganic Materials, Moscow, Russia.
2National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Moscow, Russia.
E-mail: VMChernov@bochvar.ru.

The cold brittleness of metals under conditions "before - during - after" irradiation in nuclear and thermonuclear reactors is considered. The conditions and mechanisms of cold brittleness are determined depending on the type of their crystal lattices, structures, physical and mechanical properties and external influences (temperature, stress, reactor irradiation). The mechanisms of cold brittleness are dislocational and define cold brittleness as a structural multistage process. Stress relaxation at the front of a subcritical crack stops its growth (cold brittleness is not formed). The stacking fault energy of the metal determines the critical level of stress for the beginning of its relaxation by mechanical twinning at the crack front (external stress concentrator). In irradiated metals (cold-brittle “before” irradiation), the temperature range of cold-brittleness expands. "During" irradiation, cold brittleness is not formed.
Оптическая спектроскопия тонких пленок оксида цинка, легированных медью
Authors: Аванесян В.Т. , Жаркой А.Б. , Сычев М.М. , Ерузин А.А.
Published: April 2023

The results of a comparative study of the optical properties of the thin films of zinc
oxide ZnO, taking into account the influence of their copper doping, are presented.
Using the experimental spectra of optical transmission, spectral dependences of the
refractive and extinction index of the studied material, as well as components of
complex dielectric permittivity constant, were calculated. The revealed features of
the obtained dispersion curves are associated with the behavior of the impurity
injected into the ZnO matrix.
Serious Games Based on Cognitive Bias Modification and Learned Helplessness Paradigms for the Treatment of Depression: Design and Acceptability Study
Authors: Ghosh Arka , Agnihotri Jagriti , Bhalotia Sradha , Sati Bharat Kumar , Agarwal Latika , A Akash , Tandon Swastika , Meena Komal , Raj Shreyash , Azad Yatin , Gupta Silky , Gupta Nitin
Published: May 2023

Background

Depression is a debilitating mental health disorder, with a large treatment gap. Recent years have seen a surge in digital interventions to bridge this treatment gap. Most of these interventions are based on computerized cognitive behavioral therapy. Despite the efficacy of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy–based interventions, their uptake is low and dropout rates are high. Cognitive bias modification (CBM) paradigms provide a complementary approach to digital interventions for depression. However, interventions based on CBM paradigms have been reported to be repetitive and boring.

Objective

In this paper, we described the conceptualization, design, and acceptability of serious games based on CBM paradigms and the learned helplessness paradigm.

Methods

We searched the literature for CBM paradigms that were shown to be effective in reducing depressive symptoms. For each of the CBM paradigms, we ideated how to create a game so that the gameplay was engaging while the active therapeutic component remained unchanged.

Results

We developed 5 serious games based on the CBM paradigms and the learned helplessness paradigm. The games include various core elements of gamification, such as goals, challenges, feedback, rewards, progress, and fun. Overall, the games received positive acceptability ratings from 15 users.

Conclusions

These games may help improve the effectiveness and engagement levels of computerized interventions for depression.
Data Quality Degradation on Prediction Models Generated From Continuous Activity and Heart Rate Monitoring: Exploratory Analysis Using Simulation
Authors: Hearn Jason , Van den Eynde Jef , Chinni Bhargava , Cedars Ari , Gottlieb Sen Danielle , Kutty Shelby , Manlhiot Cedric
Published: May 2023

Background

Limited data accuracy is often cited as a reason for caution in the integration of physiological data obtained from consumer-oriented wearable devices in care management pathways. The effect of decreasing accuracy on predictive models generated from these data has not been previously investigated.

Objective

The aim of this study is to simulate the effect of data degradation on the reliability of prediction models generated from those data and thus determine the extent to which lower device accuracy might or might not limit their use in clinical settings.

Methods

Using the Multilevel Monitoring of Activity and Sleep in Healthy People data set, which includes continuous free-living step count and heart rate data from 21 healthy volunteers, we trained a random forest model to predict cardiac competence. Model performance in 75 perturbed data sets with increasing missingness, noisiness, bias, and a combination of all 3 perturbations was compared to model performance for the unperturbed data set.

Results

The unperturbed data set achieved a mean root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.079 (SD 0.001) in predicting cardiac competence index. For all types of perturbations, RMSE remained stable up to 20%-30% perturbation. Above this level, RMSE started increasing and reached the point at which the model was no longer predictive at 80% for noise, 50% for missingness, and 35% for the combination of all perturbations. Introducing systematic bias in the underlying data had no effect on RMSE.

Conclusions

In this proof-of-concept study, the performance of predictive models for cardiac competence generated from continuously acquired physiological data was relatively stable with declining quality of the source data. As such, lower accuracy of consumer-oriented wearable devices might not be an absolute contraindication for their use in clinical prediction models.
Investigating the Connections Between Delivery of Care, Reablement, Workload, and Organizational Factors in Home Care Services: Mixed Methods Study
Authors: Darwich Adam S , Boström Anne-Marie , Guidetti Susanne , Raghothama Jayanth , Meijer Sebastiaan
Published: April 2023

Background

Home care is facing increasing demand due to an aging population. Several challenges have been identified in the provision of home care, such as the need for support and tailoring support to individual needs. Goal-oriented interventions, such as reablement, may provide a solution to some of these challenges. The reablement approach targets adaptation to disease and relearning of everyday life skills and has been found to improve health-related quality of life while reducing service use.

Objective

The objective of this study is to characterize home care system variables (elements) and their relationships (connections) relevant to home care staff workload, home care user needs and satisfaction, and the reablement approach. This is to examine the effects of improvement and interventions, such as the person-centered reablement approach, on the delivery of home care services, workload, work-related stress, home care user experience, and other organizational factors. The main focus was on Swedish home care and tax-funded universal welfare systems.

Methods

The study used a mixed methods approach where a causal loop diagram was developed grounded in participatory methods with academic health care science research experts in nursing, occupational therapy, aging, and the reablement approach. The approach was supplemented with theoretical models and the scientific literature. The developed model was verified by the same group of experts and empirical evidence. Finally, the model was analyzed qualitatively and through simulation methods.

Results

The final causal loop diagram included elements and connections across the categories: stress, home care staff, home care user, organization, social support network of the home care user, and societal level. The model was able to qualitatively describe observed intervention outcomes from the literature. The analysis suggested elements to target for improvement and the potential impact of relevant studied interventions. For example, the elements “workload” and “distress” were important determinants of home care staff health, provision, and quality of care.

Conclusions

The developed model may be of value for informing hypothesis formulation, study design, and discourse within the context of improvement in home care. Further work will include a broader group of stakeholders to reduce the risk of bias. Translation into a quantitative model will be explored.
Data Quality Degradation on Prediction Models Generated From Continuous Activity and Heart Rate Monitoring: Exploratory Analysis Using Simulation (Preprint)
Authors: Hearn Jason , Van den Eynde Jef , Chinni Bhargava , Cedars Ari , Gottlieb Sen Danielle , Kutty Shelby , Manlhiot Cedric
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

Limited data accuracy is often cited as a reason for caution in the integration of physiological data obtained from consumer-oriented wearable devices in care management pathways. The effect of decreasing accuracy on predictive models generated from these data has not been previously investigated.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to simulate the effect of data degradation on the reliability of prediction models generated from those data and thus determine the extent to which lower device accuracy might or might not limit their use in clinical settings.

METHODS

Using the Multilevel Monitoring of Activity and Sleep in Healthy People data set, which includes continuous free-living step count and heart rate data from 21 healthy volunteers, we trained a random forest model to predict cardiac competence. Model performance in 75 perturbed data sets with increasing missingness, noisiness, bias, and a combination of all 3 perturbations was compared to model performance for the unperturbed data set.

RESULTS

The unperturbed data set achieved a mean root mean square error (RMSE) of 0.079 (SD 0.001) in predicting cardiac competence index. For all types of perturbations, RMSE remained stable up to 20%-30% perturbation. Above this level, RMSE started increasing and reached the point at which the model was no longer predictive at 80% for noise, 50% for missingness, and 35% for the combination of all perturbations. Introducing systematic bias in the underlying data had no effect on RMSE.

CONCLUSIONS

In this proof-of-concept study, the performance of predictive models for cardiac competence generated from continuously acquired physiological data was relatively stable with declining quality of the source data. As such, lower accuracy of consumer-oriented wearable devices might not be an absolute contraindication for their use in clinical prediction models.
The Impact of COVID-19 Lockdown on Cases of and Deaths From AIDS, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C: Interrupted Time Series Analysis (Preprint)
Authors: Wu Xinsheng , Zhou Xinyi , Chen Yuanyi , Zhai Ke , Sun Ruoyao , Luo Ganfeng , Lin Yi-Fan , Li Yuwei , Yang Chongguang , Zou Huachun
Published: May 2023

BACKGROUND

China implemented a nationwide lockdown to contain COVID-19 from an early stage. Previous studies of the impact of COVID-19 on sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and diseases caused by blood-borne viruses (BBVs) in China have yielded widely disparate results, and studies on deaths attributable to STDs and BBVs are scarce.

OBJECTIVE

We aimed to elucidate the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on cases, deaths, and case-fatality ratios of STDs and BBVs.

METHODS

We extracted monthly data on cases and deaths for AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C between January 2015 and December 2021 from the notifiable disease reporting database on the official website of the National Health Commission of China. We used descriptive statistics to summarize the number of cases and deaths and calculated incidence and case-fatality ratios before and after the implementation of a nationwide lockdown (in January 2020). We used negative binominal segmented regression models to estimate the immediate and long-term impacts of lockdown on cases, deaths, and case-fatality ratios in January 2020 and December 2021, respectively.

RESULTS

A total of 14,800,330 cases of and 127,030 deaths from AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C were reported from January 2015 to December 2021, with an incidence of 149.11/100,000 before lockdown and 151.41/100,000 after lockdown and a case-fatality ratio of 8.21/1000 before lockdown and 9.50/1000 after lockdown. The negative binominal model showed significant decreases in January 2020 in AIDS cases (–23.4%; incidence rate ratio [IRR] 0.766, 95% CI 0.626-0.939) and deaths (–23.9%; IRR 0.761, 95% CI 0.647-0.896), gonorrhea cases (–34.3%; IRR 0.657, 95% CI 0.524-0.823), syphilis cases (–15.4%; IRR 0.846, 95% CI 0.763-0.937), hepatitis B cases (–17.5%; IRR 0.825, 95% CI 0.726-0.937), and hepatitis C cases (–19.6%; IRR 0.804, 95% CI 0.693-0.933). Gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C showed small increases in the number of deaths and case-fatality ratios in January 2020. By December 2021, the cases, deaths, and case-fatality ratios for each disease had either reached or remained below expected levels.

CONCLUSIONS

COVID-19 lockdown may have contributed to fewer reported cases of AIDS, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C and more reported deaths and case-fatality ratios of gonorrhea, syphilis, and hepatitis C in China.
The Urgent Need to Address Child Malnutrition in Rural Areas of Pakistan: Lessons from the 2022 Floods (Preprint)
Authors: Abidi Syed Muhammad Aqeel
Published: May 2023

UNSTRUCTURED

This article highlights the issue of malnutrition among children in rural areas of Pakistan, specifically in the aftermath of the 2022 floods. The author, who is a medical student and president of an NGO, presents a case of severe wasting and marasmus in a 2-year-old child, which is attributed to chronic malnutrition rather than the flood. The article emphasizes the importance of maternal education on breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, as well as the need for ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in areas of food scarcity. The article concludes that a multi-pronged approach is required to combat malnutrition and prevent its devastating consequences on children's growth and development. The article's findings are significant as malnutrition is a global issue that contributes to millions of deaths each year, and the author's insights can inform policies and interventions aimed at addressing this problem.
Postcolonial Dilemma in Laila Halaby’s Once in a Promised Land
Authors: Naem Ali Dakhil
Published: May 2023

In this paper, the researcher shows how Laila Halaby presents mainstream Americans’ perception of Arab Americans post 9/11 America in her novel Once in a Promised Land. Halaby narrates how the mainstream Americans provided the Western gaze upon the Arab-American citizens. Halaby symbolizes in the characters an America which is conspiratorial and submerged with religious passions. After 9/11, Halaby’s mainstream American characters become increasingly fanatical and mistrustful of Arabs, specifically, and Islamic religion, in general. Halaby, then, portrays intolerant and xenophobic American characters overwrought with doubts and discloses a post 9/11 America that is prevalent with anti-Arab racism. Halaby also propounds that the widespread American perception of a world patently divided between East and West only arouses global crises such as drought, poverty and war. She also declares that the attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, were a direct result of these epidemics. Moreover, Halaby offers a perspective of Americans who are ignorantly perceiving the United States as separated from crises affecting all nations. For this reason, Halaby's novel functions as a cautionary tale decreeing Americans to transcend a binary frame of reference to avoid further crises from escalating within or beyond American borders.
Sex differences in college students' knowledge of concussion and concussion education sources
Authors: Heck Stephen J , Acord-Vira Amanda , Davis Diana R
Published: May 2023

Aim: To understand sex differences and sources of concussion education for college students. The literature for college students primarily focuses on sports concussions and general knowledge. Understanding how non-students-athletes learn is critical to developing interventions to improve concussion knowledge. Participants: A random sample of 208 students from four-year institutions. Methods: A 22-question online survey explored postsecondary students' current knowledge and education regarding concussions. Results: Findings indicated that sex differences emerged with concussion knowledge and sources of concussion knowledge (e.g., leaflets, pamphlets, parents, and television). The top choices for where they wanted to learn about concussions were health educators, health centers, and campus peer educators. Conclusion: This study provides an initial evaluation and implications for future research on providing concussion education.
Determination of biochemical baseline of resistance against bacterial leaf spot of chilli after application of plant defense activators
Authors: Tahir Zaid Bin , Hasnain Abuzar
Published: April 2023

Present study was designed to determine the progressive alterations in the leaves of chilli after the application of plant activators to pave the way towards fruitful management of bacterial leaf spots of chilli. Different plant defense activators such as KH2PO4, K2HPO4 and salicylic acid were used and alterations in the biochemicals of chilli were quantified by following standard protocols. In the first experiment, KH2PO4, K2HPO4 and salicylic acid were evaluated at a different concentration under field conditions. Application of salicylic acid expressed less disease incidence (21.111), followed by K2HPO4 (25.167) and KH2PO4 (28.889) as compared to the control. Alterations in biomolecules (SOD, POD, CAT, H2O2, TSS and TSP) were quantified with the application of salicylic acid (0.9285, 0.9297, 0.9347, 1.2278, 0.6663, 0.6804 and 0.6723) followed by K2HPO4 (0.6502, 0.6605, 0.6544, 0.7689, 0.5122, 0.5322 and 0.5222) and KH2PO4 (0.4729, 0.4713, 0.4778, 0.4522, 0.3544, 0.3744 and 0.3644) µg/g. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) was used for the field experiments.
Morpho-physiological responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to foliar applied potassium under different planting geometry
Authors: Ijaz Bader , Waraich Ejaz Ahmed , Sajjad Muhammad
Published: April 2023

Potassium deficiency is well known worldwide. Potassium deficiency causes many types of abnormalities in both humans and plants. Potassium is an important nutrient for plants. Its deficiency reduces chlorophyll formation, growth, yield and tillering capacity in plants. To evaluate the growth and yield of wheat to various potassium levels under different planting geometry. A field study was managed at Postgraduate Agriculture Research Station Faisalabad during the year 2018-2019. Experiment was comprised of four levels of potassium control, water foliar application, potassium foliar application @ 0.25 g and potassium foliar application @ 0.5 g with three panting geometries (bed sowing, line sowing at 22.50 cm and broadcast). Muriate of potash (25 % K2O) was applied as a potassium source. In all treatments, nitrogen and phosphorus were used @ 150 and 100 kg ha-1 respectively. The experiment was replicated 3 times and was carried out in split plot arrangement, randomizing the potassium levels were in sub plots and planting geometry in main plots. Net plot size was maintained as 6 ft x 6 ft. Potassium was applied at different levels in the different treatments at the time of sowing. All of the potassium (K) phosphorous (P) with half of nitrogen (N) was applied at the time of sowing while remaining amount of N was given with first irrigation. First irrigation was done after 23 days of sowing. Growth and yield data were recorded and analyzed statistically using Fisher analysis of variance techniques and differences among the treatment means were compared using Tuckey’s test at 5% probability level. Results showed that yield-related characteristics such as productive tillers, spikelets per spike, number of grains per spike, significant and maximum grain weight more emergence count (m-2), 1000-grain weight (g), biological yield and grain yield (t ha-l ) was recorded where potassium levels were applied at the rate 0.25% and 0.5% as compare to control and water foliar application, that means foliar application of potassium significantly increase the per acre yield of wheat crop. Planting geometry has also shown a substantial response to growth, yield characteristics and the concentration of grain potassium
Análisis fotoelástico de la contracción de resinas dentales usando diferentes técnicas de obturación
Authors: Marín-Miranda Miriam , Orozco-Cuanalo Leticia
Published: May 2023

Introducción: las resinas compuestas son materiales muy utilizados en los que se continúa la investigación para disminuir la contracción que es la principal causa de su fracaso. Objetivo: comparar el estrés por polimerización de tres diferentes técnicas de obturación de resinas dentales y tipos de resina, por medio de fotoelasticidad. Material y métodos: se realizaron 33 placas de resina fotoelástica con una cavidad circular en el centro de 7 mm de diámetro, se obturaron dichas cavidades con resina por la técnica en bloque, pared por pared, de incrementos oblicuos y se polimerizaron. Una hora después se colocaron las muestras en el polariscopio, fueron fotografiadas y medidas. Se realizó análisis estadístico con las pruebas Kolmogorov-Smirnov, ANOVA y post hoc Tukey, en el programa SPSS V.22 IBM. Resultados: el 100% de las muestras presentan contracción por polimerización. Todas expresan isocromas en la re- sina fotoelástica. La técnica en bloque mostró los resultados más bajos de contracción, el 40% de las muestras presentaron sólo la primera banda isocromática correspondiente al valor más bajo de estrés. Conclusión: el uso de las resinas para la técnica en bloque reduce el estrés en las paredes cavitarias.
Frecuencia de agudización en casos de retratamiento endodóntico con diferente longitud de obturación
Authors: Oropeza Ledezma Daniel , Luna Domínguez Jorge Humberto , Luna Lara Carlos Alberto , Oliver Parra Rogelio
Published: May 2023

Introducción: la remoción completa de materiales de obturación y dentina contaminada del conducto radicular durante el retratamiento endodóntico puede influir en la aparición de agudización endodóntica. Objetivo: establecer la frecuencia de agudización endodóntica posterior al retratamiento endodóntico de dientes anterosuperiores con diferente longitud de obturación apical. Material y métodos: se eligieron 33 casos con fracaso endodóntico para este estudio. Según la longitud apical de la obturación inicial, los sujetos se dividieron en dos grupos: el grupo A (n = 23) fueron casos obturados entre 0.0 y 2.0 mm al ápice radiográfico (AR) y el grupo B (n = 10) casos obturados entre 2.1 y 6 mm cortos al AR. Las obturaciones con gutapercha se eliminaron con instrumentos ProTaper retreatment D1 a D3 (Dentsply-Sirona, Ballaigues, Switzerland) más cloroformo. Posteriormente los conductos radiculares se instrumentaron con limas K-flexofile. Los casos reinstrumentados fueron obturados con gutapercha (Higyenic, Coltene Whaledent) y Sealapex (Kerr Sybronendo, WA) durante la misma cita. Los pacientes tomaron 400 mg de ibuprofeno cada ocho horas durante 72 horas y registraron el dolor postoperatorio a las ocho, 24, 48 y 72 horas. Se definió como agudización la aparición de dolor severo y/o inflamación (dolor en escala Heft-Parker a partir de 114 mm). Se determinaron porcentajes de casos positivos a la palpación y percusión a las 72 horas en ambos grupos. Resultados: dos pacientes presentaron agudización (6%), ambos en el grupo A. El dolor postoperatorio fue de 21.2% en los pacientes del grupo A a las ocho horas y 9.1% a las 48 horas. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la presencia de agudización entre grupos (p > 0.05). Conclusiones: la agudización de casos de retratamiento endodóntico es de 6%. La longitud de obturación de casos indicados para retratamiento endodóntico no influye en la frecuencia de agudización postoperatoria.
Colocación de implante en zona estética y regeneración de tejidos blandos utilizando técnica ''VISTA'
Authors: Ramírez Rodríguez Alejandro Darío , Gómez Chávez Jorge Armando , Rodríguez-Chávez Jacqueline Adelina , Magaña Curiel Karina , Curiel González Ricardo , Bayardo González Daniel Eduardo
Published: May 2023

Introducción: los implantes dentales son un tratamiento alternativo para la fijación de prótesis en situaciones de edentulismo parcial o total. Los requisitos más importantes en la colocación de un implante dental son la cantidad, calidad de hueso y tejidos blandos en el sitio receptor. La técnica VISTA por sus siglas en inglés (vestibular incisión subperiosteal tunnel access) permite un aumento de volumen en sentido horizontal a partir de la regeneración de tejidos duros y blandos. Objetivo: presentar el tratamiento de una restauración implantosoportada en la región del diente 21, en la cual se realizaron injertos de tejido óseo y tejido conjuntivo para aumentar el volumen horizontal del reborde utilizando la técnica VISTA. Reporte de caso: paciente masculino de 42 años, motivo de consulta "he perdido un diente"; a la exploración intraoral se observó la ausencia del diente 21. Se le colocó un implante (Straumann, SLActive, ø 3.3, longitud 12mm) y se le realizó injerto óseo (xenoinjerto de origen bovino (NuOss) y conjuntivo (membrana de colágena reabsorbible (RCM6) en la región vestibular utilizando la técnica VISTA para incrementar el volumen horizontal del reborde residual. La corona se realizó mediante un pilar Variobase a base de zirconia con porcelana vestibular estratificada. Se consiguió un aumento de reborde en sentido horizontal (2 mm), una estabilidad de los tejidos de soporte duros y blandos alrededor del implante, logrando una restauración estética, biológica y funcionalmente adecuada. Conclusión: la técnica vista propone un enfoque prometedor para el tratamiento de sitios implantarios con tejidos duros y blandos insuficientes para la cobertura total de la superficie del implante.
A Review on Quality Scanner Device for Radish and Carrot using Image Processing Technique
Authors: V Nirenjana , B Mini Safaya , S Nikitha K , P Nivedya , R Sharmeela
Published: April 2023

Abstract: Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy and productivity. The market value obtained from them is immense and effect both the export and quality valuation . Although grading and quality can be analysed by humans it is still inaccurate, time intensive, unreliable, subjective, and also hard which can be easily influenced by surrounding. Hence, there is an ultimate need for intelligent classification for vegetables. This paper focuses on Developing an analysis device for Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum ) and Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. sativus) which is an edible root vegetable grown in most parts of India. Radish and carrots are good sources of natural nitrates, minerals, calcium, and potassium. Thus, vegetables must be used as soon as possible to get a superior fresh character from them. External parameters such as size, shape, and quality factors of radish are important for finding out the total quality that is acceptable to the people. Various methods and algorithms are been put forwarded for the quality evaluation for the external defects present in it. Convolutional Neural Networks is the method used in image processing as this is more advantageous since it can learn special characteristics from images and by establish CNN for image classification where analyst have to gather the dataset. The requirement for doing this project is to have a computer and a python program for use the driver code. Image processing method is used for estimating quality of the particular food product efficiently in these days. This review paper examines current developments in methods for assessing food quality through image processing. The use of CNN (Convolutional Neural Networks) to identify characteristics of vegetables and its diseases through several built-in python libraries
V - Total Cafeteria
Authors: Jain Aman , Parab Shivani , Marwal Sagar , Barve Rohit
Published: April 2023

Abstract: The V – Total Cafeteria aims to modernize the current manual system with the help of computerized equipment and software applications, resulting in the efficient management of data. The hardware and software required for this purpose are easily accessible and user-friendly. The cafeteria in the institution witnesses a long queue during breaks, causing significant delays in food service and inconvenience to students and faculty. In order to eliminate this waiting time, a software solution is proposed where orders can be projected directly onto the cafeteria monitor once they are placed. This would eliminate the need for customers to wait in line at the payment desk, as the server can prioritize fulfilling previous orders before moving on to new ones. Additionally, online payment options can also be introduced to minimize time spent waiting for change. The project's primary objective is to automate the canteen management system, which involves managing canteen details, product information, order tracking, and user data. The project is solely accessible to the admin, who has complete control over the system.
Author Identification on Anonymous Regional Literature
Authors: Chavan Swapnil , Joshi Suyash , Batgiri Koushik , Patil Mehul
Published: April 2023

Abstract: In order to identify the author of a given text, researchers have used many different methods. One such method is forensic linguistics which examines stylistic and content-based aspects of a text in an effort to determine who wrote it. Another area where author identification is often useful is bot detection; this involves identifying automated accounts on social media or other websites. Finally, marketing research can also be utilized for identifying the authors behind advertisements. Despite significant progress having been made with English texts, there remains much work to be done when it comes to regional variations in language use. In this study, we aim to build a machine learning model that will be able to identify the probable author of the provided anonymous text using various lexical and syntactic variables of the literature.
The Growth Enhancement in Three Arabica Coffee Clones by Frequent Watering in Seedling Stage
Authors: Ismaya Doni Febri , Ikhwan Ali , Indratmi Dian , Pranata Erdiansyah Novie
Published: April 2023

Coffee cultivation in Indonesia generally only relies on rainfall as a source of water. Drought that occurs in the dry season inhibits growth, reduces yields, and even death of plants. Not all plants are equally resistant to drought conditions. Drought-resistant coffee clones usually develop several resistance mechanisms, including the formation of specific compounds to protect cells and tissues from damage caused by drought stress. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the influence of watering interval on the seedling growth of three clones of Arabica coffee. This study used applying intervals of watering every two, four and six days as first factor and three Arabica coffee clones as second factor, namely Andungsari 2K, S 795, and Andungsari 1. The experimental design used a factorial completely randomized design where every treatment combination had three replications.  This study on Arabica coffee nursery lasted  for three months. Results obtained in this study demonstrated that combination of watering every four and six days on Andungsari 2K clone had the best values on several observed variables. Number of stomata, leaf thickness, fresh root weight, and root dry weight were larger for watering every six days on the Andungsari 2K clone, meanwhile leaf number, stem diameter, fresh and dry weight of leaves were larger for watering every four days on Andungsari 2K clone. This study showed that there was an interaction between watering intervals and Arabica coffee clones on plant growth. Treatment combination of watering every six and four days on Andungsari 2K clone significantly affect number of stomata, fresh root weight, and root dry weight especially for watering every six days on Andungsari 2K clone.
Physicochemical and Sensory Attributes of Robusta Coffee as Influenced by Sorbitol Concentration and Roasting Time
Authors: Hidayat Dadang D. , Ikrawan Yusep , Harin Natasha Yollandita , Furqon Maulana , Rahayuningtyas Ari , Sudaryanto Arie , Sagita Diang
Published: April 2023

Many studies have reported several methods to improve the quality of Robusta coffee such as fermentation, but it takes a relatively long time. In this study, a new processing method for Robusta coffee quality enhancement was investigated. Robusta coffee cherry was immersed using sorbitol solution under different concentrations (10%, 15%, and 20%), then the green bean coffee was roasted with several roasting duration (1, 3, and 5 minutes after coffee beans cracking) to determine the characteristic of coffee produced. Characteristics examined were chemical responses consisted of water content, pH, caffeine content, and anti- oxidant activity (IC50); physical responses consisted of L* color attribute; and organoleptic responses consisted of color, aroma, taste, and aftertaste. Principal component analysis (PCA) was employed to examine the qualitative correlations between dependent variables. The results demonstrated that the concentration of sorbitol of 10% to 20% altered the organoleptic reaction but not the physical and chemical responses. The roasting time impacted the coffee’s water content, pH, antioxidant activity (IC50), color, flavor, and aftertaste, but not its caffeine content and aroma. The interaction between sorbitol concentration and roasting time influences the color, flavor, and aftertaste characteristics of coffee. This finding led to an improvement in the quality of Robusta coffee. Furthermore, PCA showed that IC50 value was positively correlated with pH value and was conversely correlated with water content and L*, and slightly correlated with caffeine. Sensory attributes had no correlation with variables of IC50, caffeine and pH, and L*.
Sensory Profile on Robusta Coffee by Rate-All-That-Apply (RATA)
Authors: Belgis Maria , Zhafirah Arifin Thalita , Prameswari Dayintaguna , Taruna Iwan , Choiron Miftahul , Witono Yuli , Dwi Masahid Ardiyan
Published: April 2023

Coffee flavor strongly influences consumers preference. Geographical location is one factor influencing the flavor of Robusta coffee. Descriptive sensory using RATA was used to differentiate the sensory profiles of several Robusta coffees. Sensomic approach by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) success- fully differentiated Robusta coffee from Jember Regency, East Java, Indonesia. It showed that Robusta from different growing locations has specific sensory characteristics. Robusta coffee from Gunung Malang, Tanggul, and Pakis was characterized by sweet and acid aromas, while coffee from Kemiri was characterized by sweet and sour taste, brown color, bitter aroma, and rough mouthfeel. Meanwhile Sidomulyo I and Sidomulyo II coffees, which were grown near each other and at similar altitudes, have similar characteristics, although the process was different. Both coffees have bitter aftertastes  and bodies, burnt aromas, astringent flavors, and high levels of bitterness. In contrast, Robusta Rowosari, Tugusari, and Badean were characterized by low sweetness, sourness, bitter aroma, and rough mouthfeel.
THE RENEWAL POLICY OF THE ADULTERY CONCEPT IN ARTICLE 411 OF THE LAW NUMBER 1 OF 2023 ON THE INDONESIAN CRIMINAL CODE
Authors: Putra Zenno Januarsyah Mas , Priyatno Dwidja , Somawijaya Somawijaya , Gunakaya Widiada
Published: May 2023

At present, Indonesia needs to update the Indonesian Criminal Code to replace the Dutch Colonial Criminal Code that still exists. The jurists, especially criminal law experts, have been involved in a lengthy debate on overhauling, reformulating, revising, and even reforming the Criminal Code to align with Indonesian values. This study aims to determine the foundation of the policy to expand the concept of adultery and the values protected by the expansion contained in Article 411 of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code. This study was a descriptive study that used a normative juridical approach. The data collection techniques employed secondary data with a study of documents. The data were analyzed with qualitative methods. The result shows that the foundation of the expansion policy is the perspective of criminal policy. The formulation of the adultery offense in Article 284 of the Criminal Code is a problematic policy because it is not in accordance with the values of the Indonesian people. The formulation of the article only convicts the offenders who are committed in marriage. The provision does not require punishment to unmarried convicts. The arrangements for adultery offenses that are still in effect today are not based on a view of life. They do not reflect the social structure of the Indonesian people with the characteristics of kinship, groups, and beliefs. On the other hand, Article 411 of Law Number 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code expands the concept of adultery to protect the religious and moral values closely related to Pancasila.
Violation of the vaginal microbiome and the risk of HIV infection in women
Authors: Khryanin A. A. , Knorring H. Yu. , Bocharova V. K.
Published: May 2023

Women are the main population responsible for new HIV infections and the persistence of the HIV pandemic. The article provides a review of the current literature on the factors and mechanisms by which the vaginal microbiome can contribute to HIV infection. A key determinant of susceptibility to HIV infection is the composition of the vaginal microbiome, which can influence the local immune cell population and inflammation status. A low diversity microbial composition dominated by Lactobacillus crispatus does not increase the risk of HIV infection, and a high microbial diversity environment associated with bacterial vaginosis increases the risk of HIV infection. The female reproductive tract has a unique susceptibility to viral infection because tissue-specific immunity must elicit rapid antimicrobial responses to pathogens while maintaining sperm tolerance. It is important to note that the risk of HIV infection during sexual intercourse is multifactorial and is determined not only by the state of the microbiota of a woman’s genital tract, but also by the state of the partner’s microbiota, the viral load of HIV in the blood of the sexual partner, the presence/absence of anti-retroviral therapy in the partner, hormonal background and the phase of the menstrual cycle, which also affect the state of the microbiota.
QUALIDADE DOS SERVIÇOS ADMINISTRATIVOS NO ENSINO SUPERIOR PRIVADO
Authors: Cunha Lauria da Silva Luciana , Picinini Méxas Mirian , Meirelles Drumond Geisa
Published: May 2023

Esta pesquisa apresenta um estudo sobre a avaliação da percepção de alunos e profissionais do corpo técnico administrativo de uma instituição de ensino superior privada, situada no Estado do Rio de Janeiro, sobre a qualidade dos serviços administrativos prestados, e tem como objetivo propor um plano de ação utilizando a metodologia Business Process Management (BPM). A metodologia deste estudo foi estruturada com base na revisão da literatura e no estudo de caso. Os resultados demonstraram lacunas nos serviços prestados e uma grande insatisfação por parte dos alunos, o que possibilitou realizar um plano de ação para melhoria da qualidade dos serviços administrativos.
Assessing consumer empowerment and influencing factors in Central Bangka Regency: a multidimensional approach
Authors: Akbar Muhammad Faisal , Valeriani Devi , Wilujeng Panggio Restu , Tohari Mustofa
Published: May 2023

The rapid development of trade technology in Indonesia exposes consumers to potential exploitation during purchasing. This study examines consumer empowerment in Central Bangka Regency using primary data from 88 respondents across four districts. The Consumer Empowerment Index (CEI) value of 38.53, classified as "understand," indicates a fundamental grasp of rights and obligations and reveals room for growth in consumer empowerment. The analysis shows higher empowerment during the purchase phase, with informed decision-making and support for local businesses. However, a weakness emerges in the post-purchase phase, as consumers are less likely to voice experiences or criticize unsatisfactory products, potentially impacting product quality and customer satisfaction. Regression analysis reveals that only years of schooling and age significantly influence the CEI, while the location of residence, gender, and income group do not have significant effects. The model's low R-squared value suggests potential refinement through additional variables or research. These findings provide valuable insights for the government and stakeholders to enhance Central Bangka Regency's consumer empowerment. Focusing on increasing consumer awareness and engagement in the post-purchase phase through targeted educational campaigns, consumer rights workshops, and accessible complaint channels is essential. However, it is crucial to recognize that observed associations do not imply causation and further research is required to establish causal relationships and explore other factors contributing to consumer empowerment.