bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of surface blood flow in intact and ruptured canine cruciate ligaments using laser Doppler flowmetry
Authors: Testuz Joakim , Howard Judith , Pozzi Antonio , Rytz Ulrich , Krudewig Christiane , Spreng David , Forterre Simone
Published: July 2016

Objective: To evaluate the usefulness of laser Doppler flowmetry (LDF) to measure surface blood flow in canine cruciate ligaments, compare measurements in different sites of intact and partially ruptured canine cranial cruciate ligaments (CrCL) and intact caudal cruciate ligaments (CaCL), and investigate any association between surface blood flow in partially ruptured CrCL and synovitis or duration of clinical signs.

Study design: Case-controlled clinical study.

Animals: Sixteen dogs with partially ruptured CrCL and five dogs with intact CrCL.

Methods: Blood cell flux (BCF) readings during three measurement cycles using LDF at two sites in each ligament (mid-substance and the distal portion of the CrCL, and mid-substance and the proximal portion of the CaCL) were recorded. Synovial changes were graded grossly and histologically using the Osteoarthritis Research Society International histopathology scoring system.

Results: The within-run coefficients of variation (CV) for a single BCF measurement cycle were 12.2% and 12.7% in the ruptured and intact CrCL groups, respectively. The between-run CV for three measurement cycles was 20.8% and 14.8%, respectively. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC, absolute agreement) was 0.66 for a single measurement cycle and 0.86 for the average of three cycles.

No difference in average BCF readings was found between any two sites in either group, but BCF readings in both CrCL sites were significantly higher in the ruptured CrCL group than the intact CrCL group. No associations between BCF and synovial grades or duration of lameness were identified.

Conclusions: Laser Doppler flowmetry can be used to assess surface blood flow in intact and partially ruptured canine cruciate ligaments with acceptable precision. Using this method, surface blood flow appears greater in partially ruptured canine CrCL than intact CrCL. Further studies are required to determine if this is a sequela of trauma or synovitis.
Morphometric assessment of hip dysplasia in a cat treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis
Authors: Culvenor John , Bailey Craig , Lai Alen
Published: July 2016

Objective: To quantitatively evaluate the change of the coxofemoral joints using computed tomography and distraction index in a cat with hip dysplasia treated by juvenile pubic symphysiodesis.

Study Design: Case report.

Animal: Eighteen-week-old female entire Maine Coon cat.

Results: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis resulted in changes in the distraction index, acetabular angle, dorsal acetabular rim angle, dorsal acetabular sector angle, and clinical improvement at the six month follow-up. No intra-operative or postoperative complications were recorded.

Conclusions: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis performed at 18 weeks of age resulted in improvement in hip joint conformation and hip laxity in a dysplastic cat.

Clinical relevance: Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis may be a promising treatment for feline hip dysplasia and is a safe and technically simple procedure to perform. Further investigations are warranted.
Tourism and Postdisciplinarity: Back to the Future?
Authors: Coles Tim , Hall C. Michael , Duval David Timothy
Published: July 2016

This article revisits postdisciplinary approaches to the study of tourism that were first proposed around a decade ago. Specifically, it sets out to examine the extent to which such approaches have continued relevance to tourism scholarship moving forward. Basic literature searches
suggest that the world has changed, yet the tourism academy has not. Traditional disciplines, especially in the social sciences, continue to be the basic building blocks of knowledge production in tourism. However, if a more sophisticated approach is taken to analysis, there is ample evidence
of more reasonable, flexible approaches to inquiry about tourism—in particular in the areas of tourism mobilities and climate change. Free from disciplinary dogma and orchestration, these take as their initial cues issues, questions, or problems and how best to tackle them. Indeed, the
evidence points to a future trajectory even further in this direction. Many of the major issues facing the research community are so wide in scope and complex in nature that they require academic coalitions to tackle them. Discipline-specific or discipline-exclusive approaches will not suffice
on their own. More than 10 years ago, the move toward postdisciplinary modes of inquiry was argued to be inevitable, mainly from intellectual grounds. Although this rationale remains valid, the article argues that unfolding institutional structures and the organization of higher education
are also far more encouraging of postdisciplinary approaches. Research investment, especially in advanced economies, is increasingly being targeted toward grand challenges and transformative research.
Methylpalladium complexes with pyrimidine-functionalized N-heterocyclic carbene ligands
Authors: Meyer Dirk , Strassner Thomas
Published: July 2016

A series of methylpalladium(II) complexes with pyrimidine-NHC ligands carrying different aryl- and alkyl substituents R ([((pym)^(NHC-R))PdII(CH3)X] with X = Cl, CF3COO, CH3) has been prepared by transmetalation reactions from the corresponding silver complexes and chloro(methyl)(cyclooctadiene)palladium(II). The dimethyl(1-(2-pyrimidyl)-3-(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazolin-2-ylidene)palladium(II) complex was synthesized via the free carbene route. All complexes were fully characterized by standard methods and in three cases also by a solid state structure.
Dinuclear thiazolylidene copper complex as highly active catalyst for azid–alkyne cycloadditions
Authors: Schöffler Anne L , Makarem Ata , Rominger Frank , Straub Bernd F
Published: July 2016

A dinuclearN-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) copper complex efficiently catalyzes azide–alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC) “click” reactions. The ancillary ligand comprises two 4,5-dimethyl-1,3-thiazol-2-ylidene units and an ethylene linker. The three-step preparation of the complex from commercially available starting compounds is more straightforward and cost-efficient than that of the previously described 1,2,4-triazol-5-ylidene derivatives. Kinetic experiments revealed its high catalytic CuAAC activity in organic solvents at room temperature. The activity increases upon addition of acetic acid, particularly for more acidic alkyne substrates. The modular catalyst design renders possible the exchange ofN-heterocyclic carbene, linker, sacrificial ligand, and counter ion.
Fertilization of Grapevine Based on Gene Expression
Authors: Zhang Cheng , Jia Haifeng , Zeng Jingjue , Perraiz Tariq , Xie Zhenqiang , Zhu Xudong , Wang Chen
Published: July 2016

The application of genetic information in agricultural production is an important issue, which is highly worthy of attention. Gene expression data can accurately reflect the growth and metabolic status of plants, with which we can predict and monitor the nutritional requirements of plants and then derive accurate fertilization strategies. In this study, to verify the feasibility and workability of gene information‐based fertilization strategies and to figure out the specific nutritional requirements of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) at various developmental stages, the expression levels of 13 N–P–K uptake and metabolism genes and their responses to fertilization during the flowering and berry development stages were validated by using quantitative polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The results showed that in the particular stages where N–P–K uptake and metabolism genes were highly expressed, these genes also showed more positive responses to fertilization and the grape quality was more dramatically improved. This proved the feasibility and workability of this novel fertilization strategy. The nutritional requirements of grapevine during the flowering and berry developmental phases were summarized in terms of gene expression levels, in which grapevine needs more P at the flowering stage, more N at the first berry expansion stage, less nutrient at the seed stone hardening stage, and more P and K at the second berry expansion stage and the veraison stage. The present study is one of the novel and initial findings regarding the application of fertilizers in vineyards for better cultivation of grapevine during common cultural practices.
Providing a Multi-fold Assessment Framework to Virtualized Collaborative Learning in Support for Engineering Education
Authors: Mora Néstor , Caballe Santi , Daradoumis Thanasis
Published: July 2016

In previous research we proposed a virtualization process of live collaborative sessions from Web discussion forums and chats with the aim to produce interactive and attractive online learning resources to be played by learners, thus having a positive effect in learner engagement. In order to enhance further learning engagement, in this paper we endow our virtualization process with a multifold assessment framework that provides effective awareness and constructive feedback to learners from the original collaborative interactions amongst group members. The re-search here presented focuses on e-assessment of collabora-tive and social learning and extends it with Learning Ana-lytics and Social Network Analysis techniques that are able to analyze and represent cognitive and social interactions underlying live collaborative sessions. The interaction data extracted from collaborative knowledge and social network-ing is integrated into the virtualized collaborative learning to produce an efficient and personalized awareness and feedback system about the collaborative activity and the so-cial behaviour of the original participants of live collabora-tion. This paper describes both the conceptual and methodological research to build our multi-fold e-assessment framework. The research is evaluated in real context of e-learning and validated by empirical data and interpretation
Adaptive e-Assessment System: A General Approach
Authors: Baneres David , Baró Xavi , Guerrero-Roldán Ana-Elena , Rodriguez M. Elena
Published: July 2016

On any type of course (on site or online), a learner is evaluated whether he has acquired the knowledge and competences provided in the course. The evaluation should be performed by evaluating his progression by means of the interaction in the classroom or assessment activities. Mostly, assessment activities are used to check the level of expertise of the learner. Typically, the assessment model and assessment activities of subjects in official programmes are the same for all the learners, since they should be evaluated having the same opportunities and conditions. However, when the learner is evaluated based on a continuous assessment model, he is demonstrating on each activity his knowledge and proficiency level and, at the same time, his reputation could be also built based on the actions he is performing within the course. Therefore, the assessment model can be particularly adapted for each learned based on this information. In this paper, we present a general system to adapt any component of the assessment process (model, activity, question…) based on different evidences gathered from the learning process of the learner.
Learning to Teach for Next-Generation Education
Authors: Grosbois Muriel M. , Sarré Cédric G.
Published: July 2016

This chapter examines how pre-service teachers specializing in English Language Teaching (ELT) in secondary schools can learn to teach for Next-Generation Education by developing professional skills that are in line with today and tomorrow's technology-mediated environments. To face this challenge, some specific CALL-based ELT training combining action and reflection has recently been introduced in the Education Department at Paris-Sorbonne University. In order to examine the specific CALL-based ELT training offered in light of the set objective, its theoretical underpinnings will first be considered. The design and content of a CALL-based ELT course and of an online tutoring module will then be studied. The pre-service teachers' perception of this CALL-based ELT training will then be explored through the results of online surveys. Conclusions will be drawn from these results and future directions will be outlined.
Mentoring Teacher Assistants to Use Online Tools
Authors: Perez Grisel M. Garcia
Published: July 2016

This chapter indicates how a group of Teaching Assistants (TAs) was trained in the use of technology to help students enrolled in large first year Spanish classes excel in learning of Spanish as a foreign language. Framed by the Communities of Practice theory proposed by Wenger (1998), this study supports the theory that by examining their practices, trainees may become more effective in what they learn. Six TAs participated in the study and their reflection-on-action logs were examined and compared to the trainer's personal observations. Interpretation of the results was then carried out by comparing parallel and dissimilar ideas which were then used as focus for discussion. Outcomes support the theory that communities of practice and reflective inquiry are valuable teacher training tools.
Cognitive Neuroscience in Information Systems Research
Authors: Zhao Yeli , Siau Keng
Published: July 2016

This paper reviews cognitive neuroscience and several neurophysiological tools (e.g., fMRI, PET, EEG, MEG, and eye tracking). The strengths and weaknesses of such tools for information systems research are presented. The paper provides examples of existing cognitive neuroscience studies in varies areas, such as neuroeconomics, neuromarketing, and eye tracking. In addition, this paper provides an overview of brain areas that response to various mental processes, and discusses the localization and functionality of each brain area. Because of the popularity of eye-tracking research in information systems, measurements and metrics related and derived from eye-tracking technique (e.g., fixation, saccades and scanpath) are described and discussed in this paper. Opportunities for applying cognitive neuroscience techniques to IS research as well as future research directions are also discussed.
Path index based keywords to SPARQL query transformation for semantic data federations
Authors: Cooray Thilini , Wikramanayake Gihan
Published: July 2016

Semantic web is a highly emerging research domain. Enhancing the ability of keyword query processing on Semantic Web data provides a huge support for familiarizing the usefulness of Semantic Web to the general public. Most of the existing approaches focus on just user keyword matching to RDF graphs and output the connecting elements as results. Semantic Web consists of SPARQL query language which can process queries more accurately and efficiently than general keyword matching. There are only about a couple of approaches available for transforming keyword queries to SPARQL. They basically rely on real time graph traversals? for identifying subgraphs which can connect user keywords. Those approaches are either limited to query processing on a single data store or a set of interlinked data sets. They have not focused on query processing on a federation of independent data sets which belongs to the same domain. This research proposes a Path Index based approach eliminating real time graph traversal for transforming keyword queries to SPARQL. We have introduced an ontology alignment based approach for keyword query transforming on a federation of RDF data stored using multiple heterogeneous vocabularies. Evaluation shows that the proposed approach have the ability to generate SPARQL queries which can provide highly relevant results for user keyword queries. The Path Index based query transformation approach has also achieved high efficiency compared to the existing approach.
Bevry om vry te wees
Authors: Meijer Gerard J.
Published: July 2016

No abstract available.
In ŉ vreemde wêreld gee God jou leiding hoe om te leef en dui Hy die koers aan waarheen jy op pad is
Authors: Venter Piet
Published: July 2016

No abstract available.
Verbond, geloof en geloofservaring
Authors: Van der Walt Sarel P.
Published: July 2016

No abstract available.
Finite Volume Lattice Boltzmann Method for Nearly Incompressible Flows on Arbitrary Unstructured Meshes
Authors: Li Weidong , Luo Li-Shi
Published: July 2016

A genuine finite volume method based on the lattice Boltzmann equation (LBE) for nearly incompressible flows is developed. The proposed finite volume lattice Boltzmann method (FV-LBM) is grid-transparent,i.e., it requires no knowledge of cell topology, thus it can be implemented on arbitrary unstructured meshes for effective and efficient treatment of complex geometries. Due to the linear advection term in the LBE, it is easy to construct multi-dimensional schemes. In addition, inviscid and viscous fluxes are computed in one step in the LBE, as opposed to in two separate steps for the traditional finite-volume discretization of the Navier-Stokes equations. Because of its conservation constraints, the collision term of the kinetic equation can be treated implicitly without linearization or any other approximation, thus the computational efficiency is enhanced. The collision with multiple-relaxation-time (MRT) model is used in the LBE. The developed FV-LBM is of second-order convergence. The proposed FV-LBM is validated with three test cases in two-dimensions: (a) the Poiseuille flow driven by a constant body force; (b) the Blasius boundary layer; and (c) the steady flow past a cylinder at the Reynolds numbers Re=10, 20, and 40. The results verify the designed accuracy and efficacy of the proposed FV-LBM.
On the Stability and CPU Time of the Implicit Runge-Kutta Schemes for Steady State Simulations
Authors: Du Yongle , Ekaterinaris John A.
Published: July 2016

Implicit time integration schemes are popular because their relaxed stability constraints can result in better computational efficiency. For time-accurate unsteady simulations, it has been well recognized that the inherent dispersion and dissipation errors of implicit Runge-Kutta schemes will reduce the computational accuracy for large time steps. Yet for steady state simulations using the time-dependent governing equations, these errors are often overlooked because the intermediate solutions are of less interest. Based on the model equationdy/dt=(μ+iλ)yof scalar convection diffusion systems, this study examines the stability limits, dispersion and dissipation errors of four diagonally implicit Runge-Kutta-type schemes on the complex (μ+iλ)Δtplane. Through numerical experiments, it is shown that, as the time steps increase, the A-stable implicit schemes may not always have reduced CPU time and the computations may not always remain stable, due to the inherent dispersion and dissipation errors of the implicit Runge-Kutta schemes. The dissipation errors may decelerate the convergence rate, and the dispersion errors may cause large oscillations of the numerical solutions. These errors, especially those of high wavenumber components, grow at large time steps. They lead to difficulty in the convergence of the numerical computations, and result in increasing CPU time or even unstable computations as the time step increases. It is concluded that an optimal implicit time integration scheme for steady state simulations should have high dissipation and low dispersion.
The Effects of Functional Appliances on Female Patients with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion 6 Months after Menarche
Authors: Jouybari Ali AM , Arash Valiallah , Tavanafar Saeid , Khafri Soraya , Dehghan Zahra
Published: July 2016

Aim

To investigate the skeletal, dental, and soft tissue changes in girls with class II division 1 malocclusion after growth spurt peak under the effect of activator appliance.

Materials and methods

In this clinical trial study, 15 female patients, with skeletal class II and mandibular growth deficiency and at least 5 mm overjet, were randomly selected 6 months after their menarche. The mean of their ages at the beginning was 12.33 ± 0.81 years, and in the end it was 13.73 ± 0.79 years; the mean duration of treatment was 12.2 ± 3.18 months. Lateral, cephalometric radiographs were taken from all the patients before and after the treatment. Data were analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) 20 using paired t-test.

Results

On an average, the ANB angle, the angle of the upper incisors with the S-N, facial convexity, and overjet decreased by 2.6° ± 0.9, 5.4° ± 0.8, 3.8° ± 3.4, and 5.6 ± 1.8 mm respectively. The SNB angle, the angle of the lower incisors with the N-B, the labiomental angle, the total length of the mandible, the lower anterior facial height, the lower lip distance, the first molar of the mandible, and the soft tissue pogonion to the vertical line from the S point increased by 2.8° ± 1.8, 3.4° ± 3, 14.7 ± 15, 3.7 ± 2.6, 2.1 ± 1.6, 6.3 ± 2.5, 4.4 ± 2.4, and 6 ± 3.3 mm respectively. All these figures were statistically significant (p = 0.000).

Conclusion

The functional appliance improved the dental–skeletal relations and the soft tissue profile of patients after growth spurt peak of puberty in a group of Iranian girls, whereas dental changes were more than skeletal ones.

Clinical significance

Functional appliances can be used for correction of skeletal class II malocclusion 6 months after menarche in girls.

How to cite this article

Jouybari AAM, Arash V, Tavanafar S, Khafri S, Dehghan Z. The Effects of Functional Appliances on Female Patients with Skeletal Class II Malocclusion 6 Months after Menarche. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(4):286-293.
The Accuracy and Reproducibility of Linear Measurements Made on CBCT-derived Digital Models
Authors: Hajeer Mohammad Y , Maroua Ahmad L , Ajaj Mowaffak
Published: July 2016

Objective

To evaluate the accuracy and reproducibility of linear measurements made on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)-derived digital models.

Materials and methods

A total of 25 patients (44% female, 18.7 ± 4 years) who had CBCT images for diagnostic purposes were included. Plaster models were obtained and digital models were extracted from CBCT scans. Seven linear measurements from predetermined landmarks were measured and analyzed on plaster models and the corresponding digital models. The measurements included arch length and width at different sites. Paired t test and Bland–Altman analysis were used to evaluate the accuracy of measurements on digital models compared to the plaster models. Also, intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were used to evaluate the reproducibility of the measurements in order to assess the intraobserver reliability.

Results

The statistical analysis showed significant differences on 5 out of 14 variables, and the mean differences ranged from −0.48 to 0.51 mm. The Bland–Altman analysis revealed that the mean difference between variables was (0.14 ± 0.56) and (0.05 ± 0.96) mm and limits of agreement between the two methods ranged from −1.2 to 0.96 and from −1.8 to 1.9 mm in the maxilla and the mandible, respectively. The intraobserver reliability values were determined for all 14 variables of two types of models separately. The mean ICC value for the plaster models was 0.984 (0.924–0.999), while it was 0.946 for the CBCT models (range from 0.850 to 0.985).

Conclusion

Linear measurements obtained from the CBCTderived models appeared to have a high level of accuracy and reproducibility.

How to cite this article

Maroua AL, Ajaj M, Hajeer MY. The Accuracy and Reproducibility of Linear Measurements Made on CBCT-derived Digital Models. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(4):294-299.
Peri-implant Diseases: What do We know and What do We need to know?
Authors: Danesh-Sani Seyed Amir
Published: July 2016

How to cite this article

Danesh-Sani SA. Peri-implant Diseases: What do We know and What do We need to know?. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(5):347-348.
Antibacterial Effect of New Bioceramic Pulp Capping Material on the Main Cariogenic Bacteria
Authors: Elshamy Fahiem MM , Elraih Husham , Gupta Iti , Idris Faisal AI
Published: July 2016

Background

The purpose of this research was to assess the antibacterial activity of a new bioceramic pulp capping material (endosequence root repair material [ERRM]) against the main cariogenic bacteria: Salivary mutans streptococci (MS) and lactobacilli and compare the results with mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) and calcium hydroxide (Dycal).

Materials and methods

The isolation of MS group bacteria and Lactobacillus (LB) spp. from stimulated saliva was performed with in-office caries risk test bacteria dip slide test. Endosequence root repair material, MTA (ProRoot MTA), and Dycal were used as pulp capping materials. Mutans Streptococci and LB were scattered on the agar dishes with a swab. The pulp capping materials under study were placed in the wells and prepared in the agar, immediately after mixing. The dishes were incubated for 24 hours at 37°C. The growth inhibition zones were recorded and compared for every material and bacterial strain. One-way analysis of variance test was done to compare the development of growth inhibition of selected bacteria against testing materials. Post hoc Tukey honest significant difference was conducted to compare each material group.

Results

All the three selected pulp capping materials were found to inhibit the bacteria LB and MS. The antibacterial activity of ERRM and ProRoot MTA was significantly better than the Dycal. Against MS, ERRM and MTA showed no statistically significant difference. Mineral trioxide aggregate showed significantly better inhibitory activity against LB.

Conclusion

Endosequence root repair material and MTA had superior antibacterial properties against the main cariogenic bacteria: MS and LB compared with Dycal.

Clinical significance

A pulp-capping agent having good antibacterial properties can have better success rate in maintaining the vitality of the tooth while treating deep carious lesions in patients.

How to cite this article

Elshamy FMM, Singh G, Elraih H, Gupta I, AI Idris F. Antibacterial Effect of New Bioceramic Pulp Capping Material on the Main Cariogenic Bacteria. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(5):349-353.
Intricate Assessment and Evaluation of Dental Implants in Patients on Bisphosphonate Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis
Authors: Suvarna Suraj , Dutt Poonam , Misra Animesh , Usmani Nausheen , Suvarna Chandini
Published: July 2016

Background

Osteonecrosis is one of the prevalent side effects of bisphosphonate (BP) therapy in oral cancer patients. In case of patients with various oncologic lesions, standard guidelines contraindicate the use of dental implants if the patients are on BP therapy. Literature also quotes studies that emphasize on the safety of dental implants in patients on BP therapy. Hence, this study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the clinical outcome of dental implants in patients on BP therapy.

Materials and methods

In this retrospective analysis, a total of 140 dental implants in 112 patients were included. Inclusion criteria included only those patients who were on or had history of BP therapy. Calculation of implant failure and survival rate was done.

Results

Ten cases of implant failure occurred, giving a success rate of above 92%, which was comparable to the results found in previous studies in patients who were not on BP therapy.

Conclusion

No significant risk of implant failure is seen in patients on BP therapy compared with other patients.

How to cite this article

Suvarna S, Dutt P, Misra A, Usmani N, Singh A, Suvarna C. Intricate Assessment and Evaluation of Dental Implants in Patients on Bisphosphonate Therapy: A Retrospective Analysis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(5):414-417.
Reconstruction of Post-burn Microstomia: Our Experience
Authors: Dhanraj Prema , Mahesh MS , Narayan Naveen
Published: July 2016

Reconstruction of the post-burn contracture is a complex task in plastic surgery. A burn patient treated traditionally only by dressings develops scar with contracture involving the burned region. The lip is a part of the face that is frequently affected by burn injury. Post-burn scar sequelae in this area often result in cosmetic disfigurement and psychological upset in patients. Microstomia poses difficulty in airway intubation during anesthesia and contracture of the neck if present confounds difficulty. Reconstruction of post-burn oral commissure aims to restore both symmetry of the lips (esthetic) and full oral competence (functional). Frequently treated in our department, we present a case series of post-burn contracture of neck with microstomia whose neck extension and mouth opening both were restricted giving less option but more challenge for both anesthesiologists and plastic surgeons.

How to cite this article

Narayan N, Dhanraj P, Mahesh MS. Reconstruction of Post-burn Microstomia: Our Experience. J Health Sci Res 2015;6(1):5-7.
Esthetic Correction of Gummy Smile by Gingivectomy using Diode Laser
Authors: Shivaprasad BM , Rakesh MP , Prabhu Sandeep S
Published: July 2016

A pleasant smile is considered a symbol of beauty and well being in the modern society periodontology extensively deals with soft tissue surgeries. However, pain, trauma, bleeding, postoperative edema and scarring are often associated with conventional methods of surgery which are problematic for both the patient and the clinician. Hence, to overcome these drawbacks, 940 nm diode laser was used to perform various periodontal surgical procedures. This case report highlights the use of diode laser to correct gummy smile for better shape, contour and gingival margin.

How to cite this article

Shivaprasad BM, Rakesh MP, Prabhu SS. Esthetic Correction of Gummy Smile by Gingivectomy using Diode Laser. J Health Sci Res 2015;6(1):17-21.
Hollow Pontic: Technique for Load Reduction on Edentulous Segment
Authors: Dixit Shweta , Singh Ajay
Published: July 2016

As in the field of dentistry, there have been several advances to provide a quality service. The occlusal forces applied to a fixed denture prosthesis (FDP) are transmitted to the supporting structures through the pontic, connectors and retainers. Span length, occlusion, bone loss, and quality of periodontium may be affected by the durability of an FDP and its abutment. Technique of hollow pontic is used for extensive loss of tissue in the pontic area, dense porosity free casting, porcelain cracking prevention on cooling. The present report depicts, such a case where a hollow pontic was given in a FDP.

How to cite this article

Dixit S, Singh A. Hollow Pontic: Technique for Load Reduction on Edentulous Segment. J Health Sci Res 2015;6(1):22-24.
A Case of Cleft Hypoplastic Maxilla corrected by Single-stage Lefort 1 Osteotomy to improve Esthetics and Function
Authors: Christopher Pradeep , Gughan Bala , Devadoss Poorna , Krishnamurthy Naveen H
Published: July 2016

Among the congenital anomalies, cleft lip and palate take about 14% of the total population; among them, unilateral cleft lip and palate is predominant than bilateral. Cleft lip correction preceding the cleft palate is usually done within a gap of 3 years. Due to the wide median palatal cleft, a perfectly performed Langenbeck pushback closures can leave behind persistent oronasal fistulas during the healing process, due to which severe scarring of palatal mucosa takes place. Secondary alveolar grafting is a procedure performed irrespective of the age for persistent oronasal fistulas. Further closure of nasal and palatal fistula with intervening bone graft is always successful but can compromise the growth of maxilla resulting in hypoplasia. In one such case of a failed secondary alveolar grafting, a Lefort 1 advancement alone was done not only to improve the facial esthetics but also function. This paper discusses in detail the comprehensive surgical procedure performed.

How to cite this article

Christopher P, Gughan B, Devadoss P, Krishnamurthy NH. A Case of Cleft Hypoplastic Maxilla corrected by Single-stage Lefort 1 Osteotomy to improve Esthetics and Function. J Health Sci Res 2015;6(1):25-27.
Los centros especiales de empleo en Castilla y León, 2007-2013: efectos de la crisis en función de la personalidad jurídica que adoptan
Authors: Manzano Martín María Isabel , Redondo Martín María Nieves , Robles Paramio María Paz
Published: July 2016

Este trabajo surge con el propósito de realizar un estudio, económico-financiero, sobre los Centros Especiales de Empleo localizados en Castilla y León, a partir de una clasificación en función de la personalidad jurídica que adoptan y comprobar cómo les puede afectar la crisis económica iniciada a finales de 2007. Se analizan diferentes partidas recogidas en sus estados financieros y se comparan los resultados del análisis con los obtenidos en años anteriores, periodo 2007-2013, al objeto de mostrar una perspectiva más amplia de su tamaño, desarrollo, crecimiento y comportamiento. Para ello se utilizan las siguientes magnitudes económicas: activo total, cifra de negocios y resultados. Se compara la variable empleo con las subvenciones recibidas por los Centros poniendo de manifiesto como la crisis sí les afecta en función de la personalidad jurídica que adoptan, siendo las entidades más perjudicadas las asociaciones y personas físicas, pudiendo incluso ocasionar su desaparición. Además se introduce la cuenta de reversión para los Centros, que mide qué porcentaje de las ayudas públicas recibidas es devuelto a la sociedad.
Perinatale risikofaktorer for prostatakreft: En prospektiv populasjonsbasert studie
Authors: Nilsen Tom I. L. , Romundstad Pål R. , Troisi Rebeccaa , Vatten Lars J.
Published: July 2016

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Jakten på helsefremmende faktorer i epidemiologisk forskning: Eksempler fra Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag (HUNT)
Authors: Holmen Jostein , Espnes Geir Arild , Håpnes Odd , Rangul Vegar , Svebak Sven , Sørensen Torgeir , Theorell Töres
Published: July 2016

Epidemiologisk forskning har tradisjonelt hatt fokus på å studere utbredelsen av sykdommer, risikofaktorer ogårsaksfaktorer, og med forebygging som et hovedmål. Forskning på helsefremming har som hensikt å undersøkehvilke faktorer som er vesentlige for å styrke helsa til enkeltmennesker og befolkninger, og undersøkehvilke ressurser som kjennetegner mennesker og samfunn som utmerker seg med god helse. Kunnskapen fraforsking om helsefremmende faktorer skal brukes til å styrke folks helse og mestringsfølelse, enten de iutgangspunktet er friske eller syke. Det er derfor vesentlige forskjeller på både tenkning og empiri knyttet tilhelsefremming sammenlignet med forebygging. Helsefremming er i dag blitt en viktig innfallsvinkel tilhelseutfordringer verden over, og i helsefremmende arbeid er politiske beslutninger og policyarbeid en viktigdel av prosessene. Men helsefremmende tenkning har enda ikke fått ordentlig fotfeste innen epidemiologien. Målet med denne artikkelen er å beskrive mulighetene for å finne ny kunnskap om helsefremmende faktoreri norske befolkningsdatabaser, med Helseundersøkelsen i Nord-Trøndelag (HUNT) som et eksempel. I HUNT er det allerede samlet ei rekke helsefremmende faktorer, som fysisk aktivitet, kosthold, sans forhumor, sosial kapital, livssyn og deltakelse i kulturaktiviteter, og flere studier er publisert. Opplevelse avsammenheng (sense of coherence) og engasjement er andre viktige helsefremmende faktorer. Sammenhengenmellom musikk og helse har vært kjent lenge, og ei rekke studier har vist både nevrologiske, hormonelle,immunologiske, psykiske og sosiale effekter av musikk. Også for flere av de andre helsefremmende faktoreneer det beskrevet biologiske effekter, og to oppfølgingsstudier av sans for humor har vist tydelig effekt pådødelighet. Konklusjonen er at epidemiologiske studier kan være viktige kilder til kunnskap om helsefremmende faktorer,og slike studier kan dermed gi vesentlige bidrag til folkehelsearbeidet. Det aller beste vil være å satse påtriangulering av kvalitative (intervju), deskriptive (kvantitativ kartlegging/tverrsnittsstudier) og eksperimentelle(kausale) metoder, alle med fokus på utvikling av kunnskap om en bestemt faktor basert på data fra en ogsamme populasjon.
Utopian Studies in Poland: A Preliminary Survey
Authors: Blaim Artur
Published: July 2016

The article presents a general overview of utopian studies in Poland from the late nineteenth century until recent times. Since the very beginning an important role was played by attempts to formulate an adequate definition of the utopian genre. Apart from the communist period, in which a highly politicized approach predominated, in later times the essentially individualistic and polycentric character of Polish utopian studies came to the fore. The downfall of the communist system brought about a rapidly rising interest in utopian studies facilitated by Polish translations of some of the most important studies by Zygmunt Bauman, Bronisław Baczko, Fredric Jameson, and Leszek Kołakowski. The last twenty-six years witnessed the publication of numerous monographs, collective volumes, special issues of scholarly journals, and individual articles on various aspects of utopias and utopianism considered from different ideological and disciplinary perspectives.
Evaluating Nutritional Knowledge and Physical Activity in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers and Their First Degree Relatives Compared with Non-Relatives
Authors: Hajaghamohammadi Aliakbar , Zargar Ali
Published: July 2016

BACKGROUND: Cancer is considered as one the preventable and manageable diseases. Promotion of a healthy diet and physical activity should be one of the major priorities of national strategy in cancer prevention. Aim of this study was to evaluate the nutritional knowledge and physical activity in patients with gastrointestinal cancers and their first degree relatives as compared with non-relatives.

METHODS: This study was done as case-control study. Patients with gastrointestinal cancers older than 18 years of age who were diagnosed from April 2007 to June 2012 and their first degree relatives and also non-relatives were included. A total of 230 persons composed our studied population. Demographic characteristics, level of nutritional knowledge and physical activity were studied by the use of related standard questionnaires.

RESULTS: based on the results of univariate analysis of variance, the mean score of total nutritional knowledge in all domains were more in non-relatives group and was similar in patients and their relatives.About 43.9%, 26.4% & 29.7% of the studied persons had severe, moderate and mild physical activity respectively.On comparing the level of physical activity among 3 groups using chi-square test; patients had the least physical activity than their relatives and also non-relatives.

CONCLUSIONS: With respect to the role of inappropriate dietary regimen and lack of physical activity in developmentof gastrointestinal cancers, educational interventions in the field of promoting nutritional knowledge and giving importance to physical activity in general and in high risk individuals specifically seems necessary to prevent cancer.
The Determinants of Long-term Interest Rates in Eurozone: Taylor Rule and Governance Indicators
Authors: Ersoy Imre , Antmen Selen
Published: July 2016

This study aims to search for the determinants of long-term interest rates in the Eurozone. Panel data analysis is employed for 14 Eurozone countries for the period of 2002-2014 to analyze the determinants of long-term interest rates. This study is carried out to find out whether the Worldwide Governance Indicators (WGI), Taylor (1993) rule and also the Eurozone crisis, as a control variable, have an impact on long-term interest rates. As WGI, Voice and Accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Government Effectiveness, Regulatory Quality, Rule of Law and Control of Corruption are used. The first finding of the empirical study is that inflation gap has an impact on long-term interest rates. Another finding of the study is that Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism, Government Effectiveness and Regulatory Quality effects long-term interest rates in 14 panel cross-sections. Besides, the analysis shows that the financial crisis in Eurozone as control variable affected long-term interest rates, as would be expected.
Exploring the Leadership Preference of Malaysian Generation Y Employees: A Conceptual Paper
Authors: Sharkawi Sharizan , Syed Mohamad Syed Jamal Abdul Nasir , Roslin Rosmimah
Published: July 2016

Generation Y, individuals age 34 years and below are dominating the workforce in Malaysia today with nearly half of the labour force comprised of this generational cohort. They will be playing a vital role in the Malaysian labour market and will have unprecedented impact to the country’s future economic growth. However, a dilemma confronting leaders today is the limited understanding when leading the Gen Y. This paper is not empirically based but merely conceptual in nature. It is aimed at presenting the preliminary work for a study. The concepts of leadership and the many theories that have evolved are examined. Review of past literature concerning the Gen Y and their leaders are deliberated. From the literature review, many missing parameters were discovered. Firstly, studies in Gen Y mostly covers motivation, values, behaviours, job satisfaction and organisational commitment but not on leadership preferences per se. In addition to that many of the studies conducted are in the Western perspectives and to accept the results entirely will be an over-generalisation. Lastly, the field of leadership is continuously evolving inspired by the current wants and needs. Thus this brings light to the intention of this study which is to explore the leadership preferences of Gen Y employees specifically looking at the local context. The conceptual framework proposed as the foundation of this study consists of the different leadership theories from early days of trait theory to the more contemporary transformational leadership theory. This conceptual framework will guide in the data collection process whereby a basic qualitative method is proposed as the most suitable approach for this study. It will be based on the interpretive or constructivist perspective where multiple realities and lived experiences of Gen Y concerning their leadership preferences will be uncovered through in depth interviews with the participants involved.
Roles of Affiliated Ownership on Manager’s Perquisites in Indonesia: Stage of Firm Cycle Approach
Authors: Anom Mahadwartha Putu
Published: July 2016

The research is purposely designed for determining perquisites in private sector through ownership, either those which are affiliated in business group and non-group; or family and group ownership non-family ownership and group affiliated. Moreover, the research examines either perquisites in private sectors is really exist on different stage of firm cycle, and different ownership structure. There will be 2 hypotheses with 8 minor hypotheses based on four firm’s stages. This research uses linear regression Pooled Least Square with interaction variables. The result showed that perquisites manager’s occurred on maturity stage in group and family group. The tendency showed that cash flow is used to maintain manager behavior by monitoring mechanism of debt policy.  In the growth stage, this research is able to explain that cash flow is used for perquisites and managers tend to use it; however debt is used to bonding such perquisites behavior. Moreover, this research also found that ownership concentration also minimizes manager’s perquisites. The major differences of this research compared to the previous research are the proposed arguments in which companies are divided into group and non-group affiliation, and also family and non-family group. Besides, this research divides the companies groups into different stages such as maturity, growth, star, and decline.
Interactions between Economic Growth, FDI and Islamic Banking Development in Turkey
Authors: Kalayci Salih , Efe Tekin Behic
Published: July 2016

In this research paper, the quarter data has been collected from Turkish Central Bank in order to determine the relationship between economic growth, FDI and participation banks of Turkey over the periods of 2002 - 2014. Several econometrical models have been implemented to reveal this relation among variables. In this context, it has been found that there is a long-term linkage between economic growth, FDI and breakdown of participation funds in Islamic banking by implementing Johansen co-integration test. On the other hand, according to Granger causality test (GCT), when the lag number is 3, there is a bidirectional relationship between GDP and participation funds in Islamic banking. According to results of both Johansen co-integration and Granger causality test, the contribution of Islamic banking to*the economic growth of Turkey is so vital. The linear regression analysis has to be used to reply the research questions. The results indicated that there is the considerable impact of GDP on Islamic bank deposits in Turkey which is founded 0.0006.
The Qualities of a Good Manager … What Does It Means? Lessons Learned from the Undergraduate Business Students’ Perception in Kingdom of Morocco
Authors: Kohail Younes , Saida Youssef , Obad Jawad , Soulhi Aziz
Published: July 2016

Qualities required to provide managers of what make them effective in their actions and behavior within the organizational structure generate, perpetually, the interest of researchers and professionals. Notwithstanding the prevailing conceptions, with reference to the subject of our research, make no consensus between the different stakeholders involved, among others, the college business students. This article is seeking clarification of the business students’ perception about the qualities required to be a good manager. Methodologically, our research was based on a quantitative questionnaire distributed to 500 college business students in Kingdom of Morocco to highlight their appreciation of the qualities needed to be a good manager. Factor analysis was used to analyze the data. Categorization, in the light of the business students’ perception, was made to aggregate, in blocks, the qualities required to be acknowledged as a good manager. As results, five factors underlying the business students’ perception were found. However these factors, when confronted to the literature, explicit certain divergences that could be explained by the students cognitive process problems.
The Principles and Practices of Supervision That Supports the Development of Inclusive Teacherhood
Authors: Alila Sanna , Uusiautti Satu , Määttä Kaarina
Published: July 2016

In this study, the purpose was to study what kind of supervision supports inclusive teacherhood the best. Inclusive teacherhood means a teacher’s professional development and the school culture’s change toward participatory school for all students. The study investigated the perceptions of supervisors with a teaching background. This was a qualitative research in which the data were obtained using the focus-group interview method. The interviews were conducted in five places in Finland. The analysis involved a combination of phenomenography, particularly the application called the variation theory, and the classic analysis of the focus-group research method. According to the findings, supervision that supports inclusive teacherhood can be viewed from two wide perspectives that represent its special features. They are the principles of supervision and the practical execution and special methods of supervision that differ from other mentoring forms. The principles of supervision are awareness of similar methods, careful planning of supervision, regularity, and long-term duration. The special practices of supervision are varied methods, attention to the supervisees’ needs, and appreciation of the supervision process. At its best, supervision supports inclusive teacherhood by supporting and empowering teachers’ in their work.