bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Új edzéseszközökkel és mozgásformákkal a középiskolások elhízása ellen
Authors: Szerb Katalin , Szerb György
Published: October 2023

Évről évre emelkedik az úgynevezett életmódfüggő betegségek (stroke, stressz, obesitas, magas vérnyomás, szívbetegség) kialakulásának száma, ezt azonban a szabadidősport és fizikai aktivitás növelésével csökkenteni lehet. A magyar nők és férfiak között egyaránt emelkedik a túlsúlyosok és az elhízottak aránya. Ennek egyik mérőszáma a BMI érték. Míg a 18–29 év közötti korosztályban az átlagos érték férfiaknál 25,0, nőknél 23,7 , addig a 70 és annál idősebb korosztályban a férfiak esetében ez 28,3-ra nőknél 28,6-ra emelkedik. Megfigyelhető, hogy a fiatalabb korosztályban a nők a BMI érték alapján egészségesebbek, viszont idős korra ez a jelenség megfordul. A 20 év felettiek közül a normál kategóriába azok tartoznak, akiknek a BMI értéke 18,5–24,9 között van. Túlsúlyosak a 25–29,9 közötti értékűek, e felett pedig már elhízottságról beszélünk. A túlsúlyból, elhízottságból eredő egészségügyi problémák nem csak egyéni, hanem társadalmi szinten is óriási gondot jelentenek. Számottevően nő a gazdasági, valamint az egészségügy leterheltségét mértéke is. Az elhízás gyakran a mozgáshiányos életmód következménye. Tartós fogyás pedig csak a testmozgás, diéta, súlykontroll hármasának együttes alkalmazásával érhető el. Az egészségtudatos szemléletet fiatal korban kell megalapozni. Kutatásunk egyik fő célja, hogy a résztvevőknek modern, népszerű, élvezhető és egyben hatékony mozgásformákat mutassunk be. Igyekeztünk a szakirodalmakat is segítségül hívni a bemutatásra kerülő mozgásformák kiválasztásához, hiszen a sikerhez szükséges ismerni, hogy általánosan milyen motiváció áll a rendszeresen sportoló emberek tevékenysége mögött. Érdemes a motivációkutatásokat alapul venni, mert ezek segítségével megtudhatjuk, hogyan lehet hatékonyan megszólítani a fiatalokat. Ötleteket kaphatunk ahhoz, hogy milyen üzenet küldésével lehet eredményesen motiválni és bevonni őket a szabadidősportban való részvételre. A rendszeres sportolás a stresszoldó hatása miatt is kiemelt fontossággal bír.
Quantification of Groundwater Recharge and Pumping from Different Land Uses in Kanpur District (Uttar Pradesh), India
Authors: Gupta Rachana , Singh Deepesh
Published: October 2023

Groundwater has been recognized as an essential water source due to its low pollution susceptibility and large storage capacity. In comparison to surface water, groundwater is relatively safe and reliable. Therefore, it is essential to evaluate groundwater use and its availability for long-term sustainable water management planning. The most important aspects for sustainable water management are estimation of groundwater recharge and water supply schemes. A study was carried out in the Kanpur district to estimate groundwater pumping (GP) and groundwater recharge (GR) from different land cover used in the last 10 years (2009-2019). Assessment of GP and GR were done as per the guidelines of the Ground Water Resource Estimation Methodology–1997 (GEC-97). The results indicated that groundwater is utilized highest as agricultural water consumption then for urban land requirements. Groundwater recharge varied from 30974 ha-m to 39577 ha-m and pumping varied between 12584 ha-m and 47054 ha-m. Since groundwater recharge is higher than its pumping in the study area, it determines that the area is lying under the safe category.
Impact of Urbanization on Groundwater Level in Kanpur City, Uttar Pradesh
Authors: Gupta Rachana , Singh Deepesh
Published: October 2023

Rural-urban migration is a major cause of water stress in cities. People move to cities in search of better opportunities, but this puts a strain on the already limited water resources. Climate change and urbanization are also contributing to the problem. Variations in the rate of urbanization are directly correlated with changes in groundwater levels. Urbanization is often accompanied by an increase in impervious surfaces, which can alter long-term water availability. Urban land predominates in this region. This study aims to determine the depletion of groundwater for the years 1995 and 2020 due to Land use and Land cover (LULC). Results of the study highlighted that urban growth expanded at an average rate of 2.97 km2/year and depletion of groundwater in the study area was at 0.67 meters below ground level per year (mgbl/year). This study provides a general overview of the groundwater level change that may have an impact on the accessibility of potable water. Moreover, this study provides some valuable outcomes related to the management of groundwater and unplanned urban expansion of the city.
The Influence of Environmental Quality in Classrooms on Internal Response and Academic Performance in Conventional and Energy-Efficient Buildings
Authors: Jaya Ananda Karuna , Fithratullah Ramadhani , Kurniawati Kurniawati , Utha Maria Ariesta
Published: October 2023

Humans spend a lot of time indoors, and this cannot be separated from teaching and learning activities. Teaching and learning activities must be conditioned so that the best academic performance can be achieved through adequate aspects of indoor environmental quality. The purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) on internal responses and academic performance in classrooms in two different building types. Where one building is a conventional building and the other building is a building that applies the concept of energy saving. A qualitative method was used in this research by conducting interviews with a purposive sampling technique then the results of the interviews were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. The results of this study reveal that perceived comfort conditions are stated to positively affect the physiological, cognitive, and emotional status as well as the academic performance of students and lecturers, and high-efficiency buildings are more satisfying than conventional buildings.
7T MRI versus 3T MRI in brain diseases diagnosis
Authors: Martinović Jelena , Matijaš Tatjana
Published: October 2023

MRI has greatly improved diagnostic medicine in recent decades. By constantly changing and improving technological aspects, MRI is becoming an increasingly sophisticated and refined method. By constantly tending to increase the used magnetic field, the spatial resolution and contrast increase due to the increase in SNR. These factors enable a detailed and clear presentation of previously invisible pathologies, especially pathologies in the brain. The aim of this work is to compare the importance of the technological features of 3T and 7T MRI in brain imaging and to distinguish their advantages and disadvantages. 3T MRI is used in daily clinical practice worldwide. One of the basic questions that scientists deal with in most research is the importance of 7T compared to 3T in the presentation of various brain pathologies. It was found that the improved technological characteristics of the device with a higher magnetic field affect the better representation of epileptogenic lesions and lesions that are specific for multiple sclerosis. In addition, a better representation of the internal structure of the tumor, a better representation of aneurysms and microbleeds and changes that are characteristic of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease is obtained. It was of great importance to determine whether there is superiority of 7T in these pathologies to determine all the available possibilities, advantages and disadvantages because these are diseases that have an increasing prevalence in the population. On the 7T MRI, there are also technological problems that can lead to poor recording quality, for which various solutions are proposed and investigated. After reviewing numerous studies, it was determined that 3T MRI is a quality device for current use, but 7T has the ability to display details and can provide a higher quality image and greater diagnostic precision and can be of great importance, especially in certain patients where 3T is not detailed enough. It should be noted that 7T MRI still needs to be researched, but it is safe for human use and represents the future of diagnostic medicine.
Artificial intelligence in magnetic resonance imaging of the knee
Authors: Kujundžić Petra , Matijaš Tatjana
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Technological progress leads to an increasing use of radiological imaging, and an increase in the number of imaging results in an increased workload for radiologists. The driver of the application of AI in radiology is considered to be the reduction of the workload of radiologists and the need for faster and more accurate diagnosis. Aim: The aim of this paper is to bring the reader closer to the implementation of AI in radiology, especially in the MRI modality, and how deep learning algorithms improve image reconstruction. Discussion: Numerous studies have confirmed the importance of implementing machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, in the radiology system. In this review paper, numerous researches on the application of deep learning in magnetic resonance imaging are highlighted, and the emphasis is on models for automatic segmentation. Automatic segmentation has shown excellent results in the early detection of osteoarthritis, then in anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus tears, the most common knee injuries, and more recently, the deep learning model has excelled in automatic bone age estimation. Automatic segmentation has achieved, above all, high accuracy and precision, objectivity and time saving. Conclusion: Previous research has already highlighted the significant advantage of using machine learning in radiology and the exceptional compatibility between the work of radiologists and machine learning, which achieves precise and quick diagnoses. All this is a great incentive for further research, and technological progress will certainly speed up its integration into clinical practice.
Indikacijske vs. anatomske dijagnostičke referentne razine
Authors: Kralik Ivana , Bjelobrk Ivana , Buinac Ana , Cvetko Danijel , Justić Mihaela , Meštrić Dajana , Popić Jelena , Ružić Katarina , Turk Tajana , Faj Dario
Published: October 2023

Korištenje dijagnostičkih referentnih razina u svakodnevnoj kliničkoj praksi s ciljem optimizacije postupaka koji se provode rendgenskim uređajima za računalnu tomografiju može predstavljati poseban izazov ako su dane za pojedina anatomska područja. Razlog tome je činjenica da se za oslikavanje istog anatomskog područja mogu koristiti različiti protokoli, ovisno o potrebnoj razini kvalitete radiološke snimke koja je određena kliničkom indikacijom. Usporedba tipičnih vrijednosti dozimetrijskih veličina s takvim dijagnostičkim referentnim razinama može rezultirati pogrešnim poimanjem potrebe za poduzimanjem korektivnih mjera bilo s ciljem smanjenja ozračenja pacijenta bilo s ciljem poboljšanja kvalitete dijagnostičke informacije. Zbog toga je važno uspostaviti i koristiti dijagnostičke referentne razine koje su dane za pojedinu indikaciju što će u ovom radu biti pokazano na nekoliko primjera iz svakodnevne kliničke prakse.
Listening to the Voice Within Effectiveness of a Spirituality-Oriented College Career Planning Course
Authors: Peng Huiling , Gao Junhe , Chiang Kunmai
Published: October 2023

This action research anchors on the integration of spiritual cultivation related activities into career planning courses in college. Based on Krumholtz’s Planned Happenstance Career Theory approach and applying the concepts of psychology, this study examines the curriculum of this spirituality-oriented college course in career planning. It is hoped that students establish the good habit of “listening” by leveraging chance events in life to create surprises in life and career development. The action research is centered in the 18-week program and based on single-group post-test experiment design. The teaching effectiveness is evaluated with two questionnaires, “Measurement of Satisfaction with Curriculum and Teaching and Feedback Form” issued to students and “teaching assessment” issued throughout the campus. The results indicate that students think positively of the curriculum. The mean of the level of satisfaction with integration of spirituality-related activities into teaching is 4.74 and the standard deviation is 0.44. The mean of the level of satisfaction with overall teaching and planning is 4.81 and the standard deviation is 0.40. Furthermore, the mean of the level of satisfaction with teaching of this curriculum is 4.78 and the standard deviation is 0.42 according to the questionnaire survey on teaching (based on a 5-point scale). Effectiveness is evidenced with the high means shown in the questionnaire on learning satisfaction and the assessment of teaching. This curriculum model achieved a high level of satisfaction among students. The qualitative analysis of open feedback finds that this curriculum model helps to enhance learning satisfaction. Self-concept reinforced by listening to the voice within and learning enhances the ability to think positively and deal with pressure. The pondering of meanings of life, life philosophy and goals in life during the course helps one’s career development. Finally, the findings of this action research suggest that it is feasible to promote the teaching model of spirituality-oriented career planning courses for college students in higher education. Hopefully the resulting ripple effect can advocate and drive long-term vision of spirituality-oriented career planning courses for college students in higher education.
Effects of Nozzle Diameter and Holes Number on the Performance and Emissions of a Gasoline Direct Injection Engine
Authors: YOUSEF Omar , MASHKOUR Mahmoud
Published: October 2023

The goal of the current study is to estimate how a gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine's performance and emissions are affected by the fuel injector nozzle diameter and hole number of its injectors. A thermodynamic mathematical modelling has been created utilizing a software program written in the MATLAB language to simulate the two-zone combustion process of a four-stroke direct injection engine running on gasoline at (Rotation Engine Speed 3000 revolution per minute (rpm), 40 MPa injection pressure, compression ratio 9.5, and spark timing 145°). The first law of thermodynamics, equation of energy, mass conserving, equation of state, and mass fraction burned were all used in the creation of the software program. The study was carried out at five different nozzle diameters (0.250, 0.350, 0.450, 0.550, and 0.650 mm) and nozzle hole numbers (4,6,8,10,12). The results show that the GDI engine's performance and emissions are significantly influenced by variations in nozzle hole diameter and number. It was shown that engine power, heat transfer, cylinder pressure, and temperature increased with increasing nozzle hole diameter and number of nozzle holes and the maximum value was seen with nozzle hole diameter 0.650 mm and (12) holes. The lowest value for the nozzle hole diameter and number of holes was found to be 0.250 mm and 4 nozzle holes, which resulted in the lowest emissions of carbon monoxide CO and nitrogen monoxide NO. The study was also conducted for different operating conditions (Rotation Engine speed of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000 rpm ,35 MPa injection pressure , compression ratio of 11.5 , and spark timing of 140° ) and the same nozzle diameters and nozzle holes number mentioned previously to estimate the maximum values for temperature, pressure, power , heat transfer and emissions . The results of the second part of the study showed that the highest of maximum values of temperature, pressure, and emissions were at of 1000 rpm, a nozzle diameter of 0.650 mm, and (12) holes. The highest values for maximum power at 4000 rpm, a nozzle diameter of 0.650 mm and (12) holes, while the highest maximum values for heat transfer are at 5000 rpm, a diameter of 0.65mm and (12) holes.
How Graphs can Improve Targeting of Employee Trainings?
Authors: VARADI Zoltan
Published: October 2023

Abstract: Skills matrices, also known as competency matrices, can help shift managers in a manufacturing environment in proper allocation of operators to workplaces. However, improving the skills portfolio of shift workers is often based on perceived problems with skills of absent workers. This study examines a company’s skills matrices of the 3 shifts, questioning if graph metrics can help estimating substitutability, i.e., robustness of skills portfolio of workers to absenteeism; and how can graph mapping help better targeting trainings. The author has constructed bipartite graphs where one set of nodes are from the set of competencies and the other set of nodes are from the set of workers; and evaluated metrics comparing the skills portfolio of each shift. One projection of the bipartite graph shows the interlinks between people: when two workers are connected, they share the same skill and can substitute each other. The overall level of substitutability of people is then measured with the average degree of nodes of the projection graph. Weak connectedness, that is, low k values can highlight risks and exposedness to fallout of the respective workers. Disjoint graphs indicate if there is an option for a sub-team setup based on competencies. The other projection has an edge between to skills if and only if there is minimum one worker who is capable for both. Disjoint subgraphs of skills are helping team formation based on competencies.
Analyzing the Self-Assessment on the Vocational Qualifications by Age and Gender: The Example of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Authors: UNUVAR-UNLUOGLU Dilara , HAMUTOGLU Nazire Burcin , CABUK Saye Nihan , CABUK Alper
Published: October 2023

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are widely used in various sectors and disciplines. Therefore, many individuals of different ages and genders are currently employed in this area. Although specific vocational standards and qualifications are developed for professionals, individuals' self-evaluations, which are highly dependent on the diversity of variables, are essential for quality. Within this frame, this paper aims to analyze the self-assessment perceptions of graduates from GIS programs regarding age and gender. An online survey based on 43 performance criteria within the vocational qualification units was developed as the data collection tool, and the participants were requested to rate each criterion on a 5-point Likert scale. The average age of the 174 people who participated in the study was 35.75 (SD = 7), while the ages of the participants ranged from 23 to 53 (m = 35,75). There were 115 male participants (66.1%) and 59 female participants (33.9%). The results showed that there is not any relation between age and the self-efficacy levels of vocational qualifications (p>0.05). When the t-test results were examined for the comparison of the self-efficacy levels of vocational qualifications according to the gender of the participants, no significant difference was observed. To sum up, within the scope of GIS Specialist National Competence, the vocational qualifications self-efficacy perceptions of graduates from GIS are not affected by gender and are not related to age.
The Way to Develop a Project Mindset according to Secondary School Students
Authors: CSISZARIK-KOCSIR Agnes , BERENYI Csaba
Published: October 2023

The 21st century has brought many changes to our lives. The pandemic and the major changes that followed have affected our daily lives. Many competences have come to the fore that were previously secondary in the world of work. These competences include project thinking and thinking in terms of projects. Project thinking is not a stand-alone concept, but a complex set of competences that encompasses a number of other competences. It includes teamwork, communication, time management, insight, flexibility or even agility and time management. A project approach is nowadays not only needed in the world of work, but many school tasks can be defined as projects, leading students to succeed in real life. The aim of this study is to present the project approach and its different dimensions, based on the perceptions of secondary school students and the results of a questionnaire survey. The paper aims to shed light on the different aspects of the project approach, highlighting the areas and directions that need improvement and which could be the key to the future.
Public Signs in Objek Wisata Candidasa (OWC): Linguistic Landscape Study
Authors: I Made Astu Mahayana  , Made Sani Damayanthi Muliawa  , I Gusti Ayu Agung Dian Susanthi
Published: October 2023

Research on Linguistic Landscape (LL) has been done quite often in recent years. The studies are still focused on examining signs in one particular area. In this regard, this study aimed to examine the public signs found in the tourism area of Objek Wisata Candidasa (Candidasa Tourism Objects), Bugbug Village, Karangasem. This place was chosen since Objek Wisata Candidasa (OWC) is one of the tourism destinations in Bali most at risk of globalization. The current globalization affects the use of language on public signs around OWC. Furthermore, this study examines the language variation on public signs and the formers' motives in producing such language(s). The data in this research were the photograph of visible public signs in OWC supported by written and spoken information. For this research to be successful, this study applied the LL "one single sign" method of data collection. Based on the results, it was found that English dominates the language used on the public signs in OWC as a monolingual sign, with a rate of 45.05%. Moreover, it was found the varied motives of the formers in using the public signs; namely, (1) economic purpose (attracting consumers' attention), (2) providing information, (3) symbol of identity (of ownership) & language conservation, (4) decorative function (creates a natural/ artistic impression), and (5) shows diversity in OWC. In other words, the impact of globalization has led to the emergence of many public signs written in foreign languages, especially English.
The Synonym of Meaning in Acehnese And Indonesian Proverbs: Cognitive Semantic Analysis
Authors: Dara Mubshirah  , Mulyadi
Published: October 2023

Each language has proverbs contain the same meaning, but its own way of using metaphorical elements by the characteristics of society. This study aims to identify Indonesian proverbs and Acehnese proverbs with various metaphors that have the same meaning. This study employs a qualitative methodology and descriptive analysis, which indonesian and Aceh proverbs are the subject of the study. According to their lexical and figurative interpretations, Acehnese and Indonesian proverbs are compared and contrasted using a contrastive analysis as the data analysis technique. The result showed that Acehnese proverbs have the same meaning as Indonesian proverbs. These meanings are categorized into 3 categories, namely (1) Using the same word and the same meaning, ( 2) Using different words but the same context, the same meaning, (3) Using a different words whole (no relation at all).
Acculturation of Arabic Language on Hijrah Muslim Communication Oriented The Articulation of Islamic Identity
Authors: Syarifah Rahmi  , Julhadi  , M. Riyan Hidayat  , Ahmad Hariyadi  , Ahmad Helwani Syafi’i
Published: October 2023

Arabic is the basic foundation in Islam both scientifically and in practice. The reason is, the Qur'an and al-Hadith use Arabic as the medium of delivery. Recently, there has been an expansion of the function of the Arabic language which is brought into the realm of daily communication in order to articulate Islamic identity and mostly occurs in the Muslim community of hijra. This research is a qualitative descriptive study. The implementation procedure is to observe the reality of the arabization of the communication of the hijrah Muslim community and its relationship to the articulation of Islamic identity. The method used in analyzing the data is Miles and Huberman's interactive model, namely; data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. While the method used in testing the validity of the data is the method of triangulation and triangulation of sources, peer discussions and member check. The results of this study are: 1) Arabicization of the communication of the hijrah Muslim community is a process of assimilation of Arabic in culture and is used as a symbol in identity politics in a global society. 2) The Arabization of this communication does not touch fundamental aspects of Islam at all, but is only a model of communication.
The Human Beings’ Submissiveness to Supernatural Beings in Folktales from Central Sulawesi
Authors: Manggala Simon Arsa
Published: October 2023

Indonesia is an archipelagic nation of thousands of islands with vast and diverse cultures. Every inhabited island must have at least a culture comprising cultural products such as rites, tales, ceremonies, etc. However, some individual islands might also have more than one culture. The culture carries sets of beliefs that are worth examining to understand and cultivate the people’s worldviews and perspectives. Those perspectives can be traced from folktales as cultural products. As the agent in the Anthropocene period, human beings are also observable in the generationally told folktales. This article explores the depictions and the roles of human characters and supernatural beings in two folktales from Sulawesi, one of the biggest islands in Indonesia. It problematizes the independency and power of human beings in the folktales. The research objects of this article are The Giant and the Orphan (Kalamboro Kaa Elu-elu) and People Who Descended (Miantii). By employing appraisal theory (Martin and White, 2005), this article identifies the attitudes towards both human and supernatural characters by the linguistic choices attached to them in the folktales. The choices of words and expressions depicting the characters are classified into affect, judgement, and appreciation. In conjunction with the folktales’ plot, the linguistic analysis reveals that human characters in those two folktales are depicted as dependent on and powerless before supernatural characters. This article does not intend to draw any generalization toward any cultures from Sulawesi and Indonesia since it examines very limited objects.
The Semiotic Study of Slametan Ngawandasa Ndinteni: Understanding The Significance of Symbolic Communication in the Modernization Era of East Kasiyan Village
Authors: Lasino  , Mohamad Sudi  , Achmad Naufal Irsyadi  , Nadia Amalia  , Muwafiqus Shobri
Published: October 2023

In the contemporary world, the dynamics of culture and communication are constantly evolving due to the forces of modernization. Traditional rituals and practices often undergo transformations as societies adapt to new realities. The research aims to analyze symbolic communication in the ritual of Slametan Ngawandasa Ndinteni in the village of East Kasiyan, using a semiotic approach. In the context of modernization, the ritual faces challenges in preserving its meaning and relevance amid social and cultural changes. Therefore, this study seeks to understand the symbolic values embedded in the ritual and the role of symbolic communication in strengthening cultural identity and social cohesion in the community. The research adopts a qualitative approach with semiotic analysis method. This research employs a qualitative research design, aiming to deeply explore the semiotic aspects of Slametan Ngawandasa Ndinteni ritual and its significance in the context of modernization. Data is collected through participatory observation during the implementation of Slametan Ngawandasa Ndinteni, as well as in-depth interviews with 20 participants, they were 5 community figures, 5 local leaders, and 10 cultural practitioners related to the communication. Besides, relevant documents and literature are used to support the analysis. The research findings reveal that Slametan Ngawandasa Ndinteni is a ritual rich in signs and symbols, including language, bodily movements, and ritual objects. These signs form a complex system of symbolic communication, containing profound meanings about tradition, religious beliefs, as well as identity and social relationships in the community.
Comparison of ProTaper Ultimate, TruNatomy, and Rotate rotary files in apical debris extrusion
Authors: Eskibağlar Mehmet , Yeniçeri Özata Merve , Timis Lucia lacobina
Published: October 2023

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the amount of debris extruded apically by the primary shaping files of three rotary file systems manufactured with different alloy technologies [TruNatomy (TRN), ProTaper Ultimate (PTUltimate), and VDW.Rotate (VDW.R) files].
Methodology: Thirty lower premolar teeth with moderate curvature (10-20°) were randomly divided into three equal groups (n=10) according to three rotary file systems [TRN (26.04v), PTUltimate (25.08v), and VDW.R (25.06v)]. The debris extruded apically was collected in Eppendorf tubes of known weights. After preparation, the tubes were placed in an incubator at 70°C for five days to evaporate the distilled water. The tubes filled with debris were then weighed again, and the net weight of the extruded debris was calculated in grams (g) by subtracting the initial weight from the final weight. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA test.
Results: There was no significant difference in the amount of debris extruded apically by the three shaping files (p > 0.05). The highest amount of debris extruded apically was 0.9534 g for PTUltimate. VDW.R extruded the minimum amount of debris apically, with 0.1833 g.
Conclusion: All rotary files have caused apical debris extrusion. Even though there was no significant difference among the files, the VDW.R file extruded less debris compared to other file systems.
 
How to cite this article:
Eskibağlar M, Yeniçeri Özata M, Timis Ll. Comparison of ProTaper Ultimate, TruNatomy, and Rotate rotary files in apical debris extrusion. Int Dent Res 2023;13(S1):26-31. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.4
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Evaluation of the effect of class II fixed orthodontic treatment on the periradicular bone structure of endodontically treated mandibular molar teeth using fractal dimension analysis
Authors: Küçükkaraca Ebru , Sarıçam Esma
Published: October 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate whether changes in periradicular tissues with orthodontic movement of root canal-treated teeth differ from those without root canal treatment using fractal dimension analysis (FA).
Methodology: A retrospective archive study was performed using panoramic radiographs taken before (T1) and after (T2) fixed orthodontic treatment. Panoramic radiographs of a total of 32 mandibular 1st and 2nd molar teeth were divided into groups: Group 1 (n:17), the control group, comprised radiographs of mandibular 1st or 2nd teeth without root canal treatment, and Group 2 (n:15) comprised radiographs of 1st or 2nd mandibular molars with root canal treatment. Fractal analyses were performed in four different regions—the periapical, bifurcation, mesial periapical, and distal periapical regions—of the mandibular molar teeth included in the study for a total of 128 analyses.
Results: In the control group, orthodontic treatment did not make a statistically significant difference to the fractal dimension values in the four regions of the tooth (p > 0.05). In the endodontically treated group, the fractal dimension values of the mesial periapical regions increased statistically significantly after orthodontic treatment (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: The FA values of this study showed that more biological interaction occurred in the root canal treatment group and in the mesial periapical region. Thus, it is important to keep orthodontic force within the tooth’s physiological limits to avoid damaging the tooth in the periapical areas where stress accumulates during orthodontic treatment.
 
How to cite this article:
Küçükkaraca E, Sarıçam E. Evaluation of the effect of class II fixed orthodontic treatment on the periradicular bone structure of endodontically treated mandibular molar teeth using fractal dimension analysis. Int Dent Res 2023;13(S1):38-43. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.6
 
Linguistic Revision: The English in this manuscript has been checked by at least two professional editors, both native speakers of English.
Analyzing biomimetic dentistry YouTube videos' quality and content
Authors: Erdem Hepşenoğlu Yelda , Değirmencioğlu Duygu , Topbaş Celalettin
Published: October 2023

Aim: This study evaluated the quality and content of YouTube videos about biomimetic dentistry.
Methodology: A keyword search for "biomimetic dentistry" was conducted on YouTube. It used only publicly available Internet data from searching YouTube with the default filter “Biomimetic Dentistry” on April 3, 2023. Of the 200 examined videos, only 91 fit the inclusion criteria; those 91 videos underwent a content quality evaluation. The videos' viewing rates were determined after their demographic characteristics were assessed. The information quality index (VIQI) and the Global Quality Scale (GQS) were used to evaluate the video quality. For the statistical analysis, the Shapiro–Wilk, Kruskal–Wallis, Mann–Whitney U, Chi-square, and Fisher's exact tests were used.
Results: Most of the videos (n = 59) were labeled "low content," and healthcare practitioners uploaded the majority (91.2%) of them to YouTube. The most discussed subject was advantages and disadvantages (87.9%), followed by the definition of biomimetic dentistry (76.9%). The high-content video group's GQS and VIQI scores were significantly higher than low-content group. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between the VIQI and GQS (p < 0.05) (p = 0,001) and a positive correlation between the overall content, total VIQI, and total GQS scores.
Conclusion: The material in YouTube videos about biomimetic dentistry is insufficient for use as a patient information tool. Biomimetic dentistry-related YouTube videos' quality and content were typically poor. Health practitioners should be aware of the content of video-sharing platforms and take responsibility for enriching video content.
 
How to cite this article:
Erdem Hepşenoğlu Y, Değirmencioğlu D, Topbaş C. Analyzing biomimetic dentistry YouTube videos' quality and content. Int Dent Res 2023;13(S1):44-49. https://doi.org/10.5577/idr.2023.vol13.s1.7
 
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Evaluating the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant potential and GC-MS based chemical characterization of Cannabis sativa found in Pakistan
Authors: AMIN SHAMI ANAM , MARJAN TASBEEHA , RAZA SYED ALI , MUKHTAR HAMID , MUMTAZ MUHAMMAD WASEEM , CHAUDHARY NEELAM , AKHTAR MUHAMMAD TAYYAB
Published: October 2023

Introduction: Cannabis is a dioecious plant belonging to the family Cannabaecae.Objective: The present work was conducted to study the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant potential andGC-MS-based metabolite profiling of Cannabis.Methods: The antimicrobial activity of Cannabis extract was assessed through disc-diffusion method. Theanti-oxidant potential of CEO was checked through DPPH assay and FRAP assay. We also assessed the totalphenolic (TPC) and flavonoid content (TFC) of the extract. The phytocompounds present in the Cannabisextract were characterized by using GC-MS.Results: The antimicrobial assay revealed significant activity against Pseudomonas, Staphylococcus aureusand Klebsiella pneumoniae, whereas moderate antioxidant activity was shown by Cannabis extract, having76.54% inhibition in DPPH assay and 56.10% inhibition in FRAP assay. TPC and TFC were 26.77 mg GAE/gD.E. and 34.45 mg QE/g D.W, respectively. The chemical characterization of Cannabis extract by GC-MSshows the presence of cannabinoids, terpenes, aliphatic compounds, alkanes and sesquiterpenes.
Modelo de auditoría operativa para el proceso de contratación de bienes, obras y servicios en la administración pública del gobierno municipal de cantón Paján
Authors: Seme-Mendoza José Jovanny , Albán-Álvarez Jenny Jacqueline , Zúñiga-Delgado Mireya Stefanía
Published: October 2023

La auditoría operativa se configura como un instrumento o herramienta que favorece el crecimiento empresarial o institucional, puesto que con su aplicación se obtienen resultados del nivel de eficiencia, eficacia y economía de las distintas áreas que conforman una organización. Dichos resultados sirven para la aplicación de correctivos necesarios, direccionados a mejorar las operaciones, por ende, cumplir con los objetivos y metas propuestas.  Dentro de este estudio se analiza el proceso de contratación de bienes, obras y servicios del Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado del Cantón Pajan y se propone un modelo de auditoría operativa para asegurar el uso eficaz y eficiente de los recursos públicos.
A DOCÊNCIA NO CURSO TÉCNICO DE ENFERMAGEM: UM DESAFIO PARA O PROFISSIONAL ENFERMEIRO
Authors: Carvalho Kaique Maximo de Oliveira , Matos Alessandra Fraga , Santana Cassiane Barreto , Santos Mickelly Correia , Da Silva Marcos Carvalho , Dias Wesley Santos , Oliveira Camilly Vitória Carvalho , Santos Matheus Henrique Santana , De Souza Elvis das Neves , Santos Leonardo de Almeida
Published: October 2023

Identificar e relatar os desafios que o profissional enfermeiro tem em ser docente, e transmitir seus conhecimentos ao futuro técnico de enfermagem. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa que melhor se encaixa para alcançar o objetivo esperado e combinando ideias com trabalhos que foram publicados anteriormente ao presente estudo, referente aos desafios enfrentados pelo profissional enfermeiro na docência do ensino técnico de enfermagem. Foi possível perceber, a partir dos artigos e materiais pesquisados e analisados que a prática da docência em enfermagem, no ensino técnico de enfermagem a partir de sua regulamentação, que houve a ampliação de diversos cursos de saúde, entretanto, ainda há um grande desafio para essa prática da docência. Notou-se que há necessidade de um olhar voltado a capacitação desses profissionais ainda durante a graduação que atuarão como docentes, para que assim possam garantir um ensino competente e de qualidade aos futuros profissionais.
CORRELAÇÃO ENTRE O TRANSTORNO DEPRESSIVO MAIOR E A DISFUNÇÃO SEXUAL EM MULHERES
Authors: Sobral Ana Caroline Gois , Dos Santos Alexandre Mansão , Munaretto Giovanna Freitas , De Melo Denise Goes , Delmondes Anderson Barros , Da Silva Ana Victória Lima Passos , Santos Sheila de Carvalho , Lima Eduarda dos Santos
Published: October 2023

Objetivo: Mensurar a correlação entre a presença e a gravidade do Transtorno Depressivo Maior (TDM) com a disfunção sexual em mulheres. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo de corte transversal, desenvolvido entre Janeiro de 2021 até Novembro de 2021 viabilizado através de um formulário criado pelos próprios autores baseados na Escala Hamilton de Avaliação da Depressão (HRDS), no Questionário de Funcionamento Sexual do Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH-SFQ) e no Questionário de Disfunção Sexual Relacionada a Psicotrópicos (PRSexDQ-SALSEX). Resultados: Obteve-se um n = 111, porém considerou-se 109 após aplicação dos critérios de exclusão da pesquisa. Do total, 93,6% dos entrevistados possuíam algum grau de depressão de acordo com o HAM-D, sendo graus mais severos de depressão mais presentes nos entrevistados que se autodeclararam não-heterossexuais. Além disso, 53,2% apresentavam função sexual diminuída de acordo com o MGH-SFQ. Observou-se ausência de disfunção sexual em todos os indivíduos com ausência de depressão e aumento da presença de disfunção sexual de acordo com a gravidade da depressão. Considerações finais: Conclui-se que o TDM e os sintomas ansiosos têm grande impacto na experiência da sexualidade dos entrevistados, sendo a população LGBTQIA+ mais vulnerável para o desenvolvimento dos sintomas depressivos.
Those impacted on the indigenous education of the Asuriní of the Xingu: Material cultural heritage x Belo Monte hydroelectric power plant
Authors: Barbosa Vaniely Corrêa , Souza Cesar Augusto Martins de , Parente Francilene de Aguiar , Foster Eugênia da Luz Silva
Published: October 2023

The Asuriní of the Xingu are Indians of Tupi-Guarani origin and inhabit the Koatinemo Indigenous Land in the state of Pará. The investigation aims to understand the impacts on the Asuriní indigenous education, especially on their material cultural heritage, from the oppressions that came along with the construction of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant – Belo Monte HPP. To this end, a qualitative study is developed, to enable the achievement of the objective set, using the bibliographic survey and the realization of semi-structured interviews in the field. For the analysis of the results, the method of Content Analysis is used. The results showed that after the unification of the indigenous peoples in a growing movement in search of their rights in the regional and national scenario with the riverside dwellers, fishermen, rural workers and residents of Altamira, they achieved the elaboration of a program, called Basic Environmental Plan of the Indigenous Component – PBA - CI. It is concluded that despite the elaboration of the plan by the Norte Energia Consortium and execution by the company hired by the consortium to work with the Program of Material and Intangible Cultural Heritage of PBA-CI, there were changes in the way of making the objects that are part of its material cultural heritage, due to external interventions and the demands of commerce.
The influence of the social project “Ponto de Leitura Marista Sul” (Reading Point South Marist) for adolescents’ quality of life
Authors: Canuto Luciana Garrido Silva Borges , Jordão Laís Carrijo de Melo , Teixeira Michele Carmo , Barbosa Adriana de Oliveira , Prado Maria Lenir do
Published: October 2023

Social projects may produce positive changes in socially vulnerable communities. The social project named "Ponto de Leitura Marista Sul" inspired this research on the evaluation of potential benefits reading and debating on the quality of life of teenagers. This research investigates the quality of life of the teenagers using the WHOQOL-bref test to provide an objective assessment on quality of life. In addition to that, this research also exploits a socio-demographic background questionnaire and interviews with teenegers who participated in the project, as well as their family members. The quantitative evaluation using WHOQOL-bref presented limited results on the objective of providing evidence to the benefits of social projects on teeneagers. On the other side, the quantitative analysis provided relevant data such as advances in language and expansion of critical sense that may inspire new debates and longitudinal studies.
The increase in childhood obesity in the COVID-19 pandemic context in Brazil: A bibliographical review
Authors: Gomes Evely dos Santos , Santos Aline Prado dos , Lima Camila Barbosa , Pamplona Camila Barreto , Alves Ivone da Silva , Freitas Jaily Vanzeler , Costa Jessiany Fernanda Reis da , Lira Natália Furtado , Lira Nívea Furtado , Fonseca Scarlet Hislayne Tavares Pereira , Lobato Wend Maira de Lima , Santos Sarah Camila Fortes
Published: October 2023

INTRODUCTION: Childhood obesity is characterized as an excess of body fat that causes health problems. Therefore, it is essential to analyze the influence of the Covid-19 pandemic on the increase in pediatric obesity. OBJECTIVE: To identify the influence of the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic on the increase in obesity among children, relating it to changes in lifestyle and food consumption resulting from social isolation. METHODOLOGY: This work is a bibliographical review. Firstly, a bibliographical search was carried out in the SCIELO, VHL, Periódicos Capes and ResearchGate databases. The second stage was the careful analysis of the work. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Based on research, an increase in childhood obesity was observed during the pandemic period. Therefore, child health care must be intensified. CONCLUSION: Given the above, it is concluded that the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic influenced the increase in pediatric obesity in Brazil.
Malala and the struggle for the right to education of girls and adolescents
Authors: Pereira Amanda Gomes , Santos Lucas Oliveira dos
Published: October 2023

The purpose of this work is to present the exchange of experiences lived by the executing team of a teaching project developed in a state public school in the municipality of São Bernardo/MA, whose objective was the implementation, reflexive and critical, of methodologies of Sociology teaching. From the interface with different languages – such as cinema and literature, as well as the insertion of social media – we sought to transpose the contents taught in higher education to the language of high school. During the months in which the activities took place at the school, the institution's own materials were used, such as the book by Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, distributed by the government of the state of Maranhão. The young Malala's book contributed to the establishment of debates through the central concepts of Sociology, such as: social and gender inequalities, citizenship, equal right to education – related to the themes addressed in the textbooks and with the syllabus of the Sociology discipline. As a conclusion, it was possible to perceive that Paulo Freire's proposal, centered on valuing students' experiences, constituted a powerful tool to make the teaching of Sociology contextualized, interdisciplinary and plural.
Creative learning as a public policy in Ribeirão das Neves
Authors: Caetano Liza Iole da Silva , Carlos Dolores Kícila Alves , Takahashi Paula Peixoto Guimarães , Paula Simone Elina de , Lima Soraia Fernandes de Oliveira , Silva Marisa Socorro de Resende
Published: October 2023

The article presents the report of experience in the formulation of Public Policy of education, for the systemic adoption of Creative Learning as a pedagogical approach in the Municipal Education Network in Ribeirão das Neves, Minas Gerais. The report presented is not a scientific research, but rather the practical experience of the formulation of public policy for the systemic adoption of Creative Learning as a pedagogical approach and subsequent curricular integration. The formulation of this public policy was adopted from a cartographic perspective. It can be inferred that the recovery of this educational loss, resulting from this pandemic crisis, will only be possible with a great collective and democratic work, with the involvement of the teaching staff of the school community, councils, families, organizations, civil society and a lot of political commitment. Therefore, it is necessary to unite all social subjects in favor of the recovery and improvement of public education.