bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Interés, reconocimiento y victimismo en las luchas sociales. Una observación crítica a la teoría de Axel Honneth
Authors: Clavero García Sergio R.
Published: September 2023

Axel Honneth es mundialmente conocido por su concepción de los conflictos sociales como luchas morales por el reconocimiento. Sin embargo, su propuesta se apoya en una distinción entre conflictos por interés y conflictos por reconocimiento, la cual no es tan clara como su modelo sugiere. En este artículo exponemos que el carácter problemático de esta distinción implica que la lógica del reconocimiento reivindicada por este autor es vulnerable no solo a estrategias de dominación (crítica que se le hace habitualmente), sino también a actitudes de falso victimismo, tanto conscientes como inconscientes. Este análisis de la teoría de Honneth permite concluir que, para alcanzar el potencial crítico al que aspira, dicha teoría debe desarrollar un criterio empírico suficientemente sólido para definir el estatus social de “víctima”, un principio que no puede ser aportado únicamente por el psicoanálisis. De lo contrario, esta propuesta podría resultar apropiada como modelo puramente descriptivo, pero no como herramienta crítica.
Las primeras víctimas: reflexiones sobre juventudes, pandemia, tiempo, espacio y tecnologías
Authors: Cerbino Arturi Mauro , Angulo Natalia , Panchi Marco Giovanny
Published: September 2023

Durante la intensa propagación de la pandemia de la Covid-19, que ha afectado los años 2020 y 2021, se ha desarrollado en Ecuador una investigación de tipo cualitativo con 28 jóvenes, de edades comprendidas entre los 18 y 28 años, realizando entrevistas individuales o a grupos focales, ambas en modalidad online. Los jóvenes consultados —todos universitarios— provenían de las diferentes regiones del país y de sectores populares. Los resultados que se presentan en este artículo ponen de relieve un conjunto de problemáticas alrededor de tres ejes analíticos: espacio, tiempo y tic. Los hallazgos muestran que, al contrario de la narración que afirmaba que la pandemia ponía a todos en el mismo barco, fueron los jóvenes, como un grupo social ya desatendido por las políticas públicas antes de la pandemia y objeto de una permanente estigmatización, en ser las primeras víctimas del tratamiento impuesto por el Estado ecuatoriano.
Entre distancias y diferencias: la diversificación social de las desigualdades y la polarización
Authors: Bokser Misses-Liwerant Judit
Published: September 2023

La necesidad de hacer acopio de esfuerzos para entender nuestro momento, para intentar dar cierta hoja de ruta que ayude a comprender los escenarios posibles del mañana son un irrenunciable estímulo a nuestro quehacer.  Es por ello por lo que para la Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Políticas y Sociales resulta fundamental articular un espacio de discusión sobre investigaciones actuales y reinterpretaciones de académicas y académicos sobre el fenómeno de la desigualdad, la jerarquización social y la exclusión. En los artículos que componen el dossier de este número 249 titulado “Polarización, jerarquización y (des)integración: procesos actuales de desigualdad social” se conjuntan temáticas multi e interdisciplinarias que rearticulan la discusión sobre el panorama de polarización que se vive actualmente en México, en nuestra región y en el ámbito global.
Análisis de estados financieros
Authors:   UNAM/FES Aragón, García Rodríguez Julio
Published: September 2023

Estudia las bases teóricas y normas contables para la formulación de estados financieros e información complementaria; los métodos de análisis financiero, aplicación de métodos de razones y proporciones; Informes sobre la situación de la empresa y análisis de su comportamiento financiero.
EVALUATION OF THE PROPERTIES OF BIOCHAR OBTAINED FROM RICE HUSK FOR ITS APPLICATION IN AGRICULTURAL SOILS
Authors: Souza Débora Machado de , Modolo Regina Célia Espinosa , Santos Emanuele Araújo dos , Silva Jenifer Lima da , Sachetti Felipe Aloísio , Kappler Genyr , Brehm Feliciane Andrade , Moraes Carlos Alberto Mendes
Published: September 2023

The increasing world population boosted the demand for basic needs such as energy, water, and food. In turn, agricultural production has increased, generating a large amount of agro-industrial waste every year. Globally, Brazil is the seventh-largest rice producer, and the State of Rio Grande do Sul is responsible for 70% of the rice production in Brazil. Rice husks are composed of organic compounds (cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin, and extractives) and inorganic elements that include potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. These inorganic elements are essential nutrients in the soil. Since natural degradation is slow due to the aromaticity of lignin, rice husk (RH) waste accumulates and poses an environmental threat, causing air and water pollution. In this context, in order to return the biochar to the soil, the properties of rice husk and rice husk biochar were evaluated. Parameters such as pH, true density, bulk density, porosity, identification of the composition and concentration of the elements, analysis of the functional groups, total carbon (TC), and cation exchange capacity (CEC) were performed on RH biochar samples. These samples were produced in a laboratory-scale pyrolysis rig, under a con-trolled atmosphere of Nitrogen (N), using three peak temperatures (350 °C, 450 °C, and 550 °C) and three soak times (30, 60, and 120 min).Based on the results obtained in the characterization analyses of the biochar, as  well as the yield values found, it is concluded that the best pyrolysis temperature  for the production of biochar from rice husks, for application in soils, is 550 °C.
ASPECTOS ASSOCIADOS À PROMOÇÃO DA SUSTENTABILIDADE NA INDÚSTRIA TÊXTIL: ESTUDO BIBLIOMÉTRICO E ANÁLISE DE TENDÊNCIAS
Authors: Araujo Marcos Pereira de , Santos André Felipe de Melo Sales , Tavares Rosângela Gomes
Published: September 2023

Os impactos ambientais associados à indústria têxtil têm feito com que perspectivas de sustentabilidade estejam em evidência nos estudos relacionados à temática, incluindo aspectos como ecoeficiência, produção mais limpa e reúso de águas. Com o crescimento destes estudos, torna-se necessário avaliar as tendências de desenvolvimento nas pesquisas, e a bibliometria pode ser uma ferramenta relevante para esta análise. Assim, este estudo objetivou identificar os fatores que têm contribuído para o desenvolvimento da sustentabilidade na indústria têxtil, incluindo os aspectos relacionados à ecoeficiência, à produção mais limpa e ao reúso de águas. Para isso, foi realizado uma análise bibliométrica, assim como uma análise sistemática complementar, para a avaliação dos estudos. Com isso, analisou-se que o número de publicações relacionadas à temática tem sido crescente nos últimos anos, evidenciando a relevância das discussões sobre a associação entre os fatores supracitados e sua aplicação no setor têxtil. Compreendeu-se, ainda, que aspectos como produção mais limpa e reúso de águas são extremamente importantes e que devem ser tratados com aprofundamento nos estudos sobre sustentabilidade. Diante disso, esta avaliação permitiu entender que a produção mais limpa é fundamental para a gestão sustentável na cadeia têxtil e que as tecnologias de reúso são necessárias para possibilitar qualidade às águas residuais têxteis tratadas e permitirem a reutilização em outros fins na própria indústria. Com os resultados obtidos, acredita-se que as descobertas aqui apresentadas fornecem mais perspectivas para uma compreensão sobre o desenvolvimento da pesquisa em relação ao assunto.
Promising Electrode Material for Biobattery POWER: Oil Palm Front (OPF) Activated Carbon
Authors: Triana Yunita , Akbar Muhammad Ilham , Zahirah Natasya , Utomo Yogi Mirza Pangestu , Risnawati * , Astuti Widi , Rohimsyah Fikan Mubarok
Published: September 2023

This study aims to investigate the effect of NaOH immersion time and
concentration on the activation of carbon from Oil Palm Frond (OPF),
specifically focusing on the surface morphology and characteristics as
the electrodes to biobattery application. The method employed involves
carbonization and activation with NaOH at various concentrations: 0.5 M,
1 M, 1.5 M, 2 M, and 2.5 M, along with different immersion times of 12,
18, 24, 30, and 36 hours. Subsequently, the activated carbon is analyzed
using a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to observe its morphology,
and the Brunauer Emmett Teller (BET) method is utilized to determine the
carbon surface area. Furthermore, a voltage test uses a multimeter to
assess the electric potential properties. Another outcome of this study
is developing a prototype bio-battery POWER. Activated carbon from oil
palm frond (OPF) testing resulted in 1 M NaOH, giving the highest
surface area of 336.493 m g , and
immersion time at 30 hours gave the optimum result of 396,808 m
g . At the same time, the
biobattery electrical test voltage of 0,653 V at a concentration of 1 M
and 0,902 V at 30 hours of immersion.
A BRS-based Modeling Approach for Secure Medical Cyber-Physical Systems
Authors: Bouheroum Ayoub , Derhab Abdelouahid , Benmerzoug Djamel , Hemam Sofiane Mounine , Bouras Abdelghani
Published: September 2023

This last decade, Medical Cyber-Physical Systems (M-CPS) have
emerged to enable smart healthcare systems to monitor, process and make
autonomous decisions without the need to involve doctors and other
users. However, M-CPS pose several challenges, the security of medical
devices being one of the most critical ones. To deal with these issues,
formal reasoning facilities will undoubtedly have a profound impact in
this context. In this paper, we present an iterative process which
supports design and modeling of any CPS in general, as well as the
analysis and the reasoning about its dynamic and secure behavior. In the
main phase of this process, we utilize CA-BRS (Control Agent and
Bigraphical Reactive System) model, an extension of BRS formalism to
deal with physical and virtual aspects of CPS, and GTR (Guided
Transitions System), a state space definition to specify dynamic and
adaptive behavior of safe and secure CPS. To ensure security and safety
of M-CPS, we apply our formalization approach to represent the
structural aspect of M-CPS, consisting of physical or cyber entities in
which agents of CA-BRS are hosting, and their complex behavior aspect.
By modeling the interactions and behaviors of individual agents, through
a set of controlled reaction rules, emergent properties can arise at a
higher level, which may not be immediately predictable from the behavior
of individual agents alone.
Median effective does of Ciprofol combined with sufentanil for inhibiting the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic placement reaction
Authors: Xiong Haojing , Xu Hechen , Chen Haibo , Yang Yang , Hu Bailong , Jiang Ke , Zou Xiaohua
Published: September 2023

Objective: Ciprofol combined with sufentanil was used to
explore median effective dose and 95% confidence interval for
inhibiting the upper gastrointestinal endoscopic insertion response in
elderly patients using up-and-down sequential allocation trial, provide
a reference for clinical rational drug use. Methods: We studied
fifty-seven patients who were scheduled to undergo a diagnostic upper
gastrointestinal endoscopy. According to age, it is divided into two
groups: 65~74 years old and over 75 years old. Using the
modified Dixon sequence test method, intravenous bolus of 0.1 μg/kg
sufentanil is given after 3 min before ciprofol is administered, the
initial dose of ciprofol is 0.4 mg/kg, the upper gastrointestinal
endoscopy is placed after reaching the depth of sedation.
Results: In the group A, when combined with 0.1 sufentanil, the
ED of ciprofol to inhibiting responses to insertion
of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was 0.23 mg/kg， and the 95% CI was
0.09~0.30 mg/kg; in the group B, the ED
was 0.18mg/kg，and the 95% CI was
0.13~0.22mg/kg. Conclusion: The ED
of ciprofol in combination with sufentanil (0.1
μg/kg) for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in elderly patients: 0.23
mg/kg in group A, 0.18 mg/kg in group B.
Genomic evidence for the wide-spread presence of lignocellulases among soil invertebrates
Authors: Muelbaier Hannah , Arthen Freya , Collins Gemma , Hickler Thomas , Hohberg Karin , Lehmitz Ricarda , Pauchet Yannick , Pfenninger Markus , Potapov Anton , Romahn Juliane , Schaefer Ina , Scheu Stefan , Schneider Clement , Ebersberger Ingo , Bálint Miklós
Published: September 2023

Lignocellulose is a major component of plant biomass. Its decomposition
is crucial for the terrestrial carbon cycle. Microorganisms are
considered as primary decomposers and evidence increases that some
invertebrates may also decompose lignocellulose. We investigated the
taxonomic distribution and evolutionary origins of GH45 cellulases in a
collection of soil invertebrate genomes and found that these genes are
common in springtails and oribatid mites. Phylogenetic analysis revealed
that cellulase genes were acquired early in the evolutionary history of
these groups. Domain architectures and predicted 3D enzyme structures
indicate that these cellulases are functional. Patterns of presence and
absence of these genes across different lineages prompt further
investigation into their evolutionary and ecological benefits. The
ubiquity of cellulase genes suggests that soil invertebrates may play a
role in lignocellulose decomposition, independently from microorganisms.
Understanding the ecological and evolutionary implications might be
crucial for understanding soil food webs and the carbon cycle.
Bug Report Classification with Ensemble Learning for Closed-Source Software
Authors: Yılmaz Eyüp Halit , Öztürk Ceyhun Emre , Köksal Ömer
Published: September 2023

This paper introduces a set of datasets grouped under the name Turkish
Software Bug Reports (TSBR), which comprises commercial software bug
reports from a closed-source project. We investigate and report the
statistical properties and classification difficulty of the TSBR
datasets. We employ various methods from the text classification
literature to apply several classification tasks related to software
development on the TSBR datasets. The methods we employ include
traditional machine learning (ML) methods such as k-nearest neighbors
(KNN) and random forest (RF); sequential deep learning (DL) models such
as gated recurrent unit (GRU) and convolutional neural network (CNN);
transformer-based language models; and ensembles of the employed models.
Our work is among the first efforts in automated bug report
classification literature that uses ensembles of DL models.
Validity and reliability of the adapted Dutch version of the Brace Questionnaire (BrQ)
Authors: Peeters Charles M M , Bonsel Joshua M , Munnik-Hagewoud Roelina , Mostert Adriaan K , Van Solinge Guido B , Rutges Joost P H J , Altena Mark C , Krabbe Paul F M , Bos G J F Joyce , Faber Chris , Wapstra Frits-Hein , Kempen Diederik H R
Published: September 2023

Background and purpose: The Brace Questionnaire (BrQ) is a disease-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) instrument for measuring perceived health status of scoliosis patients undergoing brace treatment. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of a translated and culturally adapted Dutch version of the BrQ.Patients and methods: The original Greek BrQ was translated into Dutch and a cross-cultural adaptation and validation processes were conducted. Subsequently, 80 adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) patients undergoing active brace treatment were included from 4 scoliosis centers to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Dutch version of the BrQ. The questionnaire’s floor and ceiling effects, internal consistency, and test–retest reliability were assessed. Concurrent validity was evaluated by comparing the BrQ with the revised Scoliosis Research Society 22-item questionnaire (SRS-22r) scores.Results: The mean total BrQ score was 75.9 (standard deviation [SD] 11.3) and the mean domain scores varied between 3.4 (SD 0.9) and 4.2 (SD 0.7) for the domains “vitality” and “bodily pain,” respectively. There were no floor and ceiling effects for the total BrQ score. The BrQ showed satisfactory internal consistency in most subdomains with a Cronbach’s α ranging between 0.35 for the domain “general health perception” and 0.89 for the domain “self-esteem and aesthetics.” Excellent test–retest reproducibility was observed for the total BrQ score (ICC 0.91), and the BrQ was successfully validated against the SRS-22r.Conclusion: The translated and culturally adapted Dutch version of the BrQ is a valid and reliable HRQOL instrument for AIS patients undergoing brace treatment.
Painless Red Nodule on the Right Cheek of a Young Woman: A Quiz
Authors: Madanchi Matiar , Quoss Maximilian K. , Mühleisen Beda
Published: September 2023

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Determinants of Depressive Symptoms, Quality of Life, Subjective Health Status and Physical Limitation in Patients with Systemic Sclerosis
Authors: Heyne Stefanie , Haufe Eva , Beissert Stefan , Schmitt Jochen , Günther Claudia
Published: September 2023

Systemic sclerosis is a progressive connective tissue disease for which there is limited knowledge about physical limitations, quality of life and depression. The aim of this study was to assess these parameters during the disease process of systemic sclerosis, in a cross- sectional study of 79 patients and a longitudinal study of 33 patients over 10 years. Medical data were collected by physicians’ questionnaires and sociodemographic data, pain, physical limitation, quality of life, subjective health status, risk of depressive symptoms by patients’ questionnaires. Data analysis was descriptive and exploratory. Cross-tabulations, χ2 test and Student’s t-test were used for calculations, Pearson’s correlation to measure dependencies, and logistic regression analyses for categorized parameters. The cross-sectional analysis of 79 patients with systemic sclerosis (81% female, mean ± standard deviation age 61.5 ± 12.6 years) demonstrated a higher rate of patients with risk of depressive symptoms (42.3%) higher physical limitations, lower quality of life, and subjective health status than reference values for the general German population. Moderate to strong correlations between disease-related physical limitation, quality of life, subjective health status, risk of depressive symptoms and pain were detected (correlation according to Pearson –0.459 to –0.638, p < 0.001). Longitudinal analysis revealed a significant increase in disease activity, pain, physical limitation and risk of depressive symptoms (p < 0.001) during the disease process. This study demonstrates that nearly half of patients with systemic sclerosis probably experience depressive symptoms. The rate of patients with risk of depressive symptoms, pain and physical limitations increased during the systemic sclerosis disease process. Health-related quality of life and state of health declined, indicating the need for better interdisciplinary care for patients with systemic sclerosis.
Análise de desempenho de Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs) no período de 2018 a 2022
Authors: Enes Wilson Machado
Published: September 2023

O estudo tem como objetivo geral analisar o desempenho de um conjunto de BDRs selecionados de forma não probabilística no período de 2018 ao primeiro semestre de 2022. A motivação para o mesmo se dá em função da oportunidade que se tem de analisar o desempenho de ações representativas de empresas estrangeiras no mercado nacional, frente a um cenário pandêmico e como objetivo específico observar os efeitos sobre o volume de negociação destes produtos em função da resolução Nº 3 da CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários) que dá acesso ao investidor de varejo para operar tais ativos. Para analisar o desempenho dos BDRs foi selecionada uma amostra de 6 empresas contemplando os setores de tecnologia, consumo cíclico e saúde, no qual foi implementado uma análise descritiva dos índices utilizados contrapondo dois períodos, o pré-pandemia que engloba os anos de 2018 e 2019 e o momento pandêmico entre 2020 e o primeiro semestre de 2022. Ademais, complementa-se o estudo aplicando o teste de hipótese t de Student para dados normais e o teste de Mann-Whitney para aqueles que não aderem a distribuição normal, validando se a pandemia de fato impactou o comportamento dos índices de desempenho econômico-financeiro analisados. Logo, os resultados obtidos permitiram construir e observar os efeitos sobre os índices pesquisados em detrimento da ação da COVID-19 em um conjunto de dados visuais contidos em gráficos e tabelas e também inferir que a partir dos testes de hipótese aplicados a liquidez seca e o índice de endividamento foram os índices que rejeitaram a hipótese nula e que, portanto, sofreram impacto do choque econômico ocorrido.
importância do ensino religioso na rede de apoio familiar em crianças com Transtorno de Espectro Autista (TEA)
Authors: Jesus Helder Vieira de
Published: September 2023

Este trabalho trata da questão da disciplina Ensino Religioso como suporte para Rede de Apoio Familiar como mediadora no desenvolvimento de crianças com Transtorno de Espectro Autista (TEA). Diante deste contexto, o presente estudo delimitou como problema de investigação a seguinte questão: Qual a importância da disciplina Ensino Religioso como suporte para a Rede de Apoio Familiar como elemento fundamental na vida de crianças que apresentam Transtorno do Espectro Autista? A fim de responder a estas questões e possibilitar uma compreensão maior da temática, delimitou-se como objetivo geral discutir a importância do Ensino Religioso como suporte na Rede de Apoio Familiar como mediadora no desenvolvimento de crianças que possuem TEA. Entre os objetivos específicos destacam-se: ensino religioso, religiosidade e o transtorno do espectro autista; especificar a Rede de Apoio Familiar na infância; demonstrar como a Rede de Apoio Familiar é relevante na vida das crianças; e apresentar a importância da Rede de Apoio Familiar no tratamento da TEA. Como método, adotou a revisão bibliográfica. O levantamento foi feito através de livros, e em bancos de dados: Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Library OnLine), PePSIC (Portal de Periódicos Eletrônicos de Psicologia), Portal de Periódicos CAPES/MEC e Google Acadêmico. As conclusões mostraram que ao criarem estratégias para contornar as situações difíceis, os familiares podem adquirir a capacidade de superação das adversidades e, assim, terem implicações positivas em sua qualidade de vida.
Towards a citizen development andragogy: Low-code platforms, design thinking and knowledge-based dynamic capabilities
Authors:   Management and Information Systems and Marketing,Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, Ohio, USA, Berardi Victor , Kaur Vaneet ,   Management and Information Systems and Marketing,Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, Ohio, USA, Thacker Donald ,   Management and Information Systems and Marketing,Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, Ohio, USA, Blundell Gregory ,   Management and Information Systems and Marketing,Kent State University at Stark, North Canton, Ohio, USA
Published: September 2023

Addressing the ongoing deficit in technical skills and talent necessitates an effective management approach that can harness the power of accelerating innovation. In response to the challenge, this paper presents a comprehensive learning model called Citizen Development Andragogy (CDA), specifically tailored for adult learners. CDA is an integrative learning framework, designed for an array of academic programs from micro-credentialing to four-year degrees, which combines leading-edge technology, such as low-code tools and platforms and generative AI, design thinking for creativity, and the institutionally oriented, knowledge-based dynamic capabilities (KBDC) model. Additionally, CDA is epistemologically rooted in the individually focused constructivist learning theory, providing a consistent structure that caters to the learning needs of working adults, enhancing their ability to conceive, design, build, and implement digital solutions. The andragogical learning theory is designed for adult learners and has important implications regarding teaching and program differences for reaching traditional aged college students, emerging learners, versus more seasoned individuals. Emerging strategic components conveyed in this paper—via a discursive style—represent some first steps towards considering and building a citizen development andragogy. An initial CDA framework conceptualization is detailed in this paper, which explores its theoretical constructs, practical considerations, current limitations, and it also shares insights from early implementation efforts, and presents a variety of potential future research avenues. Importantly, the paper emphasizes CDA's role as an accessible gateway for introducing citizen development into adult education and upskilling programs. In a broader societal context, citizen development, facilitated by CDA, can serve as a vital influencer for larger 'citizen' involvement movements like citizen scientists, human rights observers, and environmentalists. As such, an effective, scalable CDA prototype has the potential to yield meaningful benefits, empowering individuals, and organizations to achieve impact on an unprecedented scale, ultimately benefiting society at large.
A quantitative study on students’ perception of online versus face-to-face education
Authors:   Campbellsville University, Kentucky, USA, Freitas Gabriel De
Published: September 2023

There are different opinions existing about the leadership crisis relating to the quality of education (Muenjohn, Pimpa, Montague, & Qin, 2016). Several authors believe that the role of contemporary business in HE plays a significant role in resolving the leadership crisis (Muenjohn, Pimpa, Montague, & Qin, 2016; Bettinger & Loeb, 2017; Grincewicz, 2017). The focus of HE in this field also presents significant challenges to those who are responsible for developing the leadership curriculum in the HE context (Muenjohn, Pimpa, Montague, & Qin, 2016). Literature shows that business schools have long struggled with the problem of teaching leadership and developing suitable curricula to help graduates become skilled leaders, primarily through online programs (Muenjohn, Pimpa, Montague, & Qin, 2016). Moreover, with the coronavirus disease pandemic of 2019 (COVID-19) crisis, the online platform has proven to be an effective education delivery tool, but COVID-19 has challenged education for learners of all ages (Hoofman & Secord, 2021). Relatively little research has explored the way students’ performance in non-profit institutions is influenced by participating in an online course versus face-to-face course. As a result of research completed on this topic, it is evident more in-depth information is needed regarding evidence to understand the impact of online learning versus face-to-face learning today and their effect on students’ performance. The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare the way students’ performance in non-profit institutions is influenced by participating in an online course versus face-to-face course. The Online and Face-to-face Education Evaluation Tool (OFFEET), developed by this researcher, was chosen as the measurement instrument for this study. Participants of this study were university students at non-profit universities/colleges, for this study, there were 314 participants. One-way multivariate ANOVAs were computed with scores on the researcher-developed instrument, OFFEET and the independent variables (i.e., two covariates (gender and age), household income, type of device used, and region within the United States. The results of this research determined that there is a statistically significant difference in the relationship between online versus face-to-face student performance in nonprofit universities.
Revitalizing Education in Pakistan: Challenges and Recommendations
Authors:   Superior University, Faculty of Business & Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan, Sain Zohaib Hassan
Published: September 2023

Education plays a crucial role in ensuring political stability and driving socio-economic progress within a country. However, the presence of varied education systems offering distinct forms of instruction has resulted in an uneven educational framework. The researchers conducted an examination of Pakistan's education system, its operational mechanisms, and associated challenges, utilizing a mixed methodology. Within the quantitative segment, the researchers employed a survey technique alongside a questionnaire to gather data from a sample of 450 participants through a multi-stage systematic sampling approach. For the qualitative phase, the researchers employed an interview guide to engage 40 participants, including university-level teaching staff and students. The findings of the current investigation reveal that education serves as a catalyst for political stability by instilling a sense of national rights and responsibilities among individuals. This heightened awareness subsequently fosters cooperation, participation, and harmony. Furthermore, education molds individuals' characters, enabling their active participation in societal affairs. It emerges as a fundamental tool for empowerment, promoting human rights and gender parity.
Service learning in teacher education programmes: A literature review on the rationale, benefits, and challenges
Authors:   Department of Economics and Economic History, Rhodes University, South Africa, Mutambara Tsitsi Effie
Published: September 2023

Service-learning is a teaching approach that gives students opportunities to participate in a service that meets community needs as well as being relevant to the curriculum content and to reflect on the service-learning activity/activities and experience. While the discipline specific content is determined by the National Approved Curriculum for the respective Degree, Diploma or Certificate programme, activities which contribute towards concretising concepts and thus, marry theory with real-life challenges are jointly designed and agreed upon by the subject lecturer and the specific community partner. As pre-service teachers engage in service-learning activities, they experience personal and professional growth through: (i) taking leadership roles in service-learning activities; (ii) exposure to- and awareness of the real-life environment in which the 21st Century teaching profession has to operate; (iii) engaging in and participating in authentic real-life centred teaching practices; (iv) acquisition of new dispositions necessary for a 21st Century teacher; and (v) exposure to- and the relevance of service-learning as a teaching/learning pedagogy. Therefore, this study is a literature review of a range of some of the existing work on service-learning and it collates and brings together key components of service-learning, its benefits, and challenges. The implications of service-learning in Teacher education programmes are that curriculum content should be questioned regarding its relevance in modern day society, how well it prepares pre-service teachers for teaching skills and needs of a rapidly changing economy and society, and that education should take place in an authentic learning environment where community service activities are integrated with the academic curriculum.
Knowledge and Perception on Oral Hygiene Instructions and Periodontal Health Education (OHIPE) among UiTM Dental Undergraduates
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, ABD HALIM MA ,   Tawau Dental Clinic, Jalan Chong Thien Vun, 91000, Tawau, Sabah, Minister of Health, Malaysia, HAZUDIN H ,   Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, MASUD M ,   Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia,   Department of Periodontology, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom, 42610, Selangor, Malaysia, ARIFFIN F ,   Faculty of Dentistry Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

This study was aimed to evaluate the knowledge and perception of oral hygiene instructions and periodontal health education (OHIPE) among dental undergraduates of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) after the modification of OHIPE protocol. This cross-sectional study was carried out among 134 clinical dental year students of UiTM. The data was collected by distributing a self-administered structured questionnaire to the participants. The questionnaire was divided into two different sections in order to assess knowledge and perception independently. The 5-point Likert Scale was used to evaluate perception. Data analysis was done via SPSS version 27.0. Results: There was 51.3% (n=40) year 5 students obtained good knowledge score compared to only 21.4%(n=12) of year 4 students. The remaining 48.7%(n=38) of year 5 and 71.4%(n=40) year 4 students recorded average knowledge (P <0.001). Students’ perception regarding OHIPE showed that the response on each of the six questions were almost similar. However, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups regarding giving information about patient’s periodontal status and advice on cleaning interdental areas of the teeth (P = 0.01 – 0.031). Most students agreed that usage of patient’s own periodontal chart and radiograph is important and useful during OHIPE. Conclusion: Periodontal health care knowledge score for OHIPE among clinical years students are between average and good. The knowledge and awareness of year 4 students were lower than year 5 students which could be due to reduced clinical sessions during pandemic of Covid-19. Perception of students were similar among all participants as they have more clinical experience in managing periodontal patients.
Potential Research on Therapeutics Application of Plant-derived Extracellular Vesicles (PDEVs) in Dental Disease in Malaysia
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Jamil Kazi Ahsan , Liaqat Ali Khan Norhayati ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

Science witnessed a dramatic growth in studies on extracellular vesicles (EVs). Similar to human, PDEVs serves as a potential tool between cells, transporting signaling molecules to mediate cellular intercellular communication in the form of nano cargoes (40–150 nm) which consist of lipid, protein, and RNA to exhibit pharmacological potential as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anticancer. Moreover, PDEVs are ecofriendly, do not cause cell toxicity, and do not harbor zoonotic. More importantly, highly biocompatible, allows large-scale production. FAO/INFOODS named “FoodEVs”. PDEVs easily enter mammalian cells and intermediate plant–animal cross-kingdom plays a role in the homeostatic regulation of the immune system, tissue engineering, and delivery of therapeutic molecules of various origins. This review aims to introduce the potential research opportunity on therapeutics application of plant-derived extracellular vesicles (PDEVs) in dental and oral diseases to support the New Key Economic Areas (NKEA) 2027 target in Malaysia.
The Risk Factors and Interventions of Dental Caries in the Elderly: A Narrative Review
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Yusof Eleena , Ismail Ikmal Hisham ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Abdul Rahim Aini Hayati ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohamed Zohdi Noorharliana ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Jaapar Mustaffa ,   Oral Health Division, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Level 5, Block E10, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan, 62590 Putrajaya, Malaysia, Ahmad Rohana ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia,   Integrative Pharmacogenomics Institute (iPROMISE), Level 7, FF3 Building, UiTM Selangor Branch, Puncak Alam Campus, 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor
Published: September 2023

As the human lifespan increases, older adults are known to retain their teeth for longer. Dental clinicians will see an increase in the number of elderly patients as the population’s life expectancy rises. The loss of periodontal attachment is a common risk factor for root surface caries development in older adults. Other risk factors include an increase in the number of missing teeth and restorations, prosthesis wearing, reduced manual dexterity, a shift in diet from complex to simple sugars, salivary gland dysfunction and increased salivary glucose levels. Dental caries is one of the causes leading to tooth loss in older adults and tooth loss significantly impacts the oral health-related quality of life for this vulnerable age group. Furthermore, the treatment of root caries is complicated by the adhesion of restorative materials to dentin and cemental layer. To curb these issues, understanding the risk factors for dental caries in the elderly, as well as its prevention and treatment strategies, is therefore crucial. This narrative review aims to provide an understanding of dental caries in older adults and an evidence-based prevention and management of this dental disease.
Assessment of DMFT Score, Salivary Protein, and Flow Rate in UiTM’s Year One Dental Students
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Heah Khor Goot , Zaidan Afrina ,   Ayer Keroh Dental Clinic, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama, Kampung Ayer Keroh, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Ministry of Health, Malaysia, Shuhaimi Nur Alifah ,   Melaka Tengah Dental Clinic, Jalan Tun Sri Lanang, Pengkalan Rama, 75100 Melaka, Ministry of Health, Malaysia, Mohd Sarmin Nurul ‘Izzah ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Said Gulam Khan Hasnah Begum ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate the year one dental students for their score of decayed, missing, filled teeth (DMFT), total salivary protein, and unstimulated and stimulated flow rate of salivary secretions. In addition, correlations between DMFT index with their salivary parameters were also elucidated in our study. Methods: Fifty-seven of dental students were selected in the study, and informed consents were obtained prior to study. Intraoral examination specifically the DMFT scoring was performed. Both salivary proteins in unstimulated and stimulated saliva were measured using Bicinchoninic acid protein assay, and finally flow rates of unstimulated and stimulated saliva were calculated in the study. Data obtained for DMFT score and salivary parameters were analyzed by descriptive test and Spearman’s correlation test using SPSS version 26.0. Software Program (IBM, New York), Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Results: Majority subjects showed DMFT index of 40.6% in DMFT 1-3 and 36.9% in DMFT 4-10 respectively. Statistically significant inverse correlations were observed between salivary total protein and unstimulated salivary flow rate (r=-0.314, p=0.017), and DFMT score with stimulated salivary flow rate (r=-0.244, p=0.067). Conclusion: In our study, majority of first year dental students evidenced DMFT scores of 1-10, with slightly significant associated dental caries prevalence with salivary flow rate. The findings obtained may serve as reference values for the growing interest in saliva as a diagnostic tool in predicting dental caries risk.
Management of Silver Point Retrieval for Root canal Retreatment: A Case Report
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Ayoub Afzan Adilah ,   Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Cheung Gary Shun-Pan ,   Department of Endodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong
Published: September 2023

The historical importance of the solid core material is decreasing. When greater, more precise preparation of the canal space was not possible due to inferior metallurgy and instrument design, it was frequently utilized in the past. Silver points were machined with a circular cross section and more frequently than not went into oval than round canals. Long-term success rates might not be as great, but some cases may defy the odds. The prognosis after treatment and follow up by phone five years after the completion of treatment. A 46-years-old Chinese female was referred from a general private practitioner for the endodontic management of 36. The tooth had been endodontically treated 30 years before; subsequently the patient complained of occasionally mild discomfort that last a few second without any stimulating factors at the lower left molar. Radiographic finding revealed that the tooth had been treated with silver points and associated with periapical radiolucency. Non-surgical root canal retreatment was performed for the tooth. Conclusions: Due to the nature of partially removal silver points, even though the prognosis is guarded at the time of obturation. After five years, it was considered favourable although it was extracted due to fracture.
Lost in Space - Caldwell Luc Antrostomy for Retrieving Displaced Root into Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report
Authors:   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Luay Thanoon Sara , Mohamad Mohd Shawal Firdaus ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia, Younis Luay Thanoon ,   Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh Campus, Jalan Hospital, 47000 Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia
Published: September 2023

The palatal root of the first permanent molar is the most commonly deflected root into the maxillary sinus during extraction. A rational approach to the surgical removal of a root from the antrum is important. Some surgeons prefer the alveolar approach while others prefer the Caldwell-Luc operation. In this report, a case was presented where the palatal root tip of the right upper first molar was displaced into the right maxillary sinus during simple extraction of the tooth which was later successfully removed from the maxillary sinus by the Caldwell-Luc approach. CBCT was used to locate and remove the lost root tip.
Factors Influence Recycling Intention Among University Students
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Zatul Himmah Abdul Karim , Zuhairah Hasan ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Muna Kameelah Sauid ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Nurul Ain Mustakim ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Noorzalyla Mokhtar ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Zarina Begum Ebrahim ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka, Nur Hazwani Mohamad Roseli ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Melaka
Published: September 2023

The recycling programs in Malaysia have been initiated since the early 1990s. Unfortunately, findings indicated that only five per cent of households’ practices are being recycled. Hence, by adopting the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study aimed to investigate the factors influencing recycling intention among university students in Malaysia. Hypothetically, six factors influence the recycling intention behaviour: attitude, past recycling experience, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, moral norms, and convenience of availability recycling infrastructure. This study used non-probability sampling to obtain information from 80 randomly selected samples among university students. The data obtained were analysed using descriptive, correlation, and regression analyses. The findings showed that all the investigated antecedents significantly correlate with the recycling intention among university students. The findings also showed that the regression is significant, and 68% of recycling intention is jointly determined by attitude, subjective norm, moral norms, the convenience of availability of recycling infrastructure, previous recycling experience and perceived behavioural control. Even though the study’s findings are not generalisable due to limited respondents, the findings can provide future direction of research and offer policymakers valuable information to develop an effective policy related to recycling in Malaysia.
The Use of Digital Whiteboard in Online Learning
Authors:   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Terengganu, Nor Aini Hassanuddin , Sakinah Mat Zin ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Kelantan, Noraini Ahmad ,   Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Selangor
Published: September 2023

The traditional teaching technique of Business Mathematics mostly involves an extensive step-by-step explanation for solving any given problem. But during online classes, the main limitation is students may only listen to the lengthy explanation alone, without having chance to physically view the detailed steps. This may cause students to be less attentive, easily become bored, and subsequently lessen their interest in the subject. Due to this, some students decide not to attend the online classes for this subject or they possibly may leave in the middle of the lessons. To comply with this matter, a Digital Whiteboard has been integrated into the synchronized learning sessions. The use of Interactive Whiteboards has been widely regarded as one of the most ground-breaking teaching applications for a wide range of educational levels. It provides more effective learning where the students may view all the calculation steps on the whiteboard, as they are in the class, only it is done virtually. It also gives more chances of engagement between students and teachers. Microsoft Whiteboard is a popular application among educators that may be used as an exceptionally adaptable interactive whiteboard. The purpose of this research is to investigate students' perceptions of the usage of the Microsoft Whiteboard in the teaching and learning process. 72 students of UiTM Terengganu, from the Diploma of Muamalat (Part 2), taking Business Mathematics subject, were selected as the research sample. A 22-item online survey was used as the quantitative technique for data collection. Descriptive analysis was carried out to gauge the student’s perception of the application of Microsoft Whiteboard. The findings showed positive results on students’ perception, participation, and emotion, indicating high acceptance towards the application of Microsoft Whiteboard among students. Majority of students agreed that the usage of Microsoft Whiteboard has aided them to comprehend the materials conveyed during online in a better way. The use of a digital whiteboard can attract and supports students’ participation, thus may improve their understanding while learning. Thus, the use of the Microsoft Whiteboard application as one of the online pedagogies for the educators is highly encouraged.