bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Correlation of Indoor Air Pollutants with Pulmonary Function Test in Children Residing in Biomass Fuel Using Rural Houses of Central Karnataka
Authors: Kalappanavar N. K. , Bhavya S. O. , Khemani Aanchal , Shekar Harshitha C. , Chikkam Kavya , Swaminathan Balaji
Published: May 2024

Background and Objectives:

Approximately half the world uses biomass fuel for domestic energy, resulting in widespread exposure to indoor air pollution from biomass smoke. It is not clear what relationship exists between biomass use and pulmonary function. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of chronic exposure to biomass fuel smoke in children on pulmonary function test (PFT) parameters and its association with the particulate matter load.

Materials and Methods:

Children residing in rural houses in Central Karnataka using biomass fuel for cooking and heating water were selected and evaluated for PFTs by RMS Helios 401 spirometer. Particulate matter <2.5 (PM2.5) concentrations were measured using an air quality pollution monitor. The association between PM2.5 and lung functions was studied.

Results:

A total of 150 children were included in the study. The study participants were assessed for the amount of exposure to particulate matter. Significant exposure to PM2.5 and hydrocarbons with a mean exposure of 42.25 mcg/m3 and 160.47 mg/m3, respectively, was recorded. Exposure to formaldehyde in the kitchen and living area showed a statistically significant decrease in forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume 1 (FEV1) and a normal FEV1/FVC ratio indicating a restrictive pattern. It also showed a statistically significant effect on forced expiratory flow 25%–75% indicating a small airway obstructive pattern.

Conclusion:

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 and formaldehyde from biomass fuel burning is associated with reduced lung function. This study reinforces the urgency of global strategies to mitigate indoor air pollution for the improvement of pulmonary health.
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Children Using Mechanical Insufflation Exsufflation Device (Cough Assist) at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangalore, India
Authors: Kinimi Ilin , Sahoo Amrita , Shinde Supriya Suresh , Rao Neha Mohan , Mohandass G. , Tauro Rochelle , Adiga Dheeraj , Aramanadka Reshma , Ram Ashwath , Shamrao Shivkumar
Published: May 2024

Background and Objective:

Children with neuromuscular disorders (NMDs) face a higher risk of recurrent pneumonias. Mechanical insufflation–exsufflation (MI-E) is a technique designed to enhance cough effectiveness, improve mucus clearance, and ultimately enhance lung health by boosting expiratory airflow and cough peak flow in coordination with a cough. We assessed the safety and adverse effects of MI-E in our cohort.

Materials and Methods:

This retrospective study was conducted over a period of 1.5 years at a tertiary care hospital in Bangalore, South India. Children between 1 and 18 years of age were included in the study. The demographic details of each child were collected from hospital records, along with the indication for starting MI-E and the duration of usage of MI-E.

Results:

Thirty-three children (18 boys) were started on MI-E. The most common indication was spinomuscular atrophy. Before the start of MI-E, 30 children were on noninvasive ventilation and 13 had a tracheostomy. The median insufflation and exsufflation pressures used were in the range of +15 to 25 cm H2O and −15 to −25 cm H20, respectively. Auto mode was used in all the cases, and 28 children used it on a long-term basis. There was a decrease in the frequency of hospitalization (especially in children with NMD). Adherence was very good without any evidence of barotrauma or any other complications.

Conclusions:

We found that the MI-E device is a valuable tool for aiding airway clearance in children with NMDs. Its use not only prevents intensive care unit admissions, reducing hospital stay duration but many times mitigates the need for hospital admissions altogether.
Analysing Nurse Talent Management: A 6-Year Study Before and During COVID-19 Using the McKinsey 9-Box Matrix
Authors: KOÇ ASLAN Saliha , ÖZEL Zübeyde
Published: May 2024

Purpose – Talent management plays a pivotal role in shaping the quality and efficacy of health care organizations, with particular significance in nursing. Aims(s) – This research delves into the assessment of talent management for nurses, using the McKinsey 9-Box Matrix, both pre- and post COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach – Employing a retrospective design spanning six years, this study encompasses 1319 nurses evaluated using the McKinsey 9-Box Matrix. This method involves performance and potential evaluations, incorporating face-to-face interviews with the Directorate of Nursing Services executive team. Findings – Significant variations in nurse positions, department distributions, and educational backgrounds were observed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Noteworthy shifts in McKinsey 9-Box Matrix assessments indicated pandemic-induced changes in nurse categorization. Approximately one-third of nurses were classified as B2: Core Working Group, which is crucial for workforce stability. Gender did not yield significant differences in the McKinsey 9-Box Matrix evaluations. Although variations were noted in categories A1, A2, and B1 before and during COVID-19, employment status did not significantly impact these assessments. Limitations of the study – Findings aweredrawn from a private health care group, potentially limiting generalizability to diverse settings, populations, or contexts. Practical implications – This study provides invaluable insights into the evolving land-scape of nursing during the pandemic. It illuminates shifts in education levels, posi-tions, departments, leadership potential, and specific evaluation categories among nurses. Originality/value – Contributing significantly to the existing literature, this study provides a nuanced analysis of talent management practices among nurses. The in-sights garnered offer a fresh perspective, informing health care organizations’ ‘talent management strategies, especially considering the evolving health care landscape shaped by the pandemic.
Investigation into the Nexus between Workplace Spirituality and Employee Performance in Indian Banks: The Interplay with Mental Health as a Mediat-ing Factor in the Context of West Bengal, India.
Authors: DUTRAJ Rajeev , SENGUPTA Palas R.
Published: May 2024

Purpose – The purpose of the study was to develop an additional perspective on when and why workplace spirituality predicted employee performance through employee mental well-being. It was hypothesized that spiritually motivated employees were better able to motivate themselves at work, establishing a connection with their inner selves and personal lives during work. Aims(s) – The primary objective of this research was to elucidate the causal relationship between workplace spirituality among banking employees and its impact on employee performance. Design/methodology/approach – The sample comprised of 400 employees who were employed in different bank branches across West Bengal, India. The author conducted an Exploratory Factor analysis to find out the other factors of workplace spirituality and used structural equation modeling on SPSS AMOS 22 to test the hypotheses. Findings – The study's implications for the banking sector, facing staff turnover and low morale, highlighted the interplay of workplace spirituality, mental health, and employee performance. Positive findings underscored the mediating role of mental health, showcasing the significance of inner-life, connectedness, and meaning in fostering a united environment. Limitations of the study – Practical implications – The study posited that such spirituality enhanced mental well-being, fostering cordial employee relations, and thereby contributed to heightened performance outcomes. Originality/value Through workplace spirituality, employees improved their mental clarity, emotional resilience, and problem-solving abilities. Spirituality played a crucial role in ethical decision-making, fostering trust and honesty. The study emphasized prioritizing workplace spirituality to enhance employee well-being and performance, promoting a positive work environment.
Effect of Fringe Benefits and Remuneration on Employee Performance: The Mediating Role of Employee Engagement.
Authors: ACHEAMPONG Evans Owusu , WADIEH Ebenezer Takyi , AMPOFO Kyei Anane , GLOVER Esther , BEMPAH Evans Osei , BOAHEN Christian Opoku
Published: May 2024

Purpose of the study - This study assessed the effect of fringe benefits and remuneration on employee performance and explored the mediating role of employee engagement. Methodology- The study employed a quantitative approach to data collection and analysis. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire distributed among 270 employees from Asanduff Construction Limited- Accra, Ghana. The analysis was conducted using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling. Findings- The study revealed that fringe benefits and remuneration did not affect employee job performance. With the mediation analysis, the analysis showed that employee engagement mediated the relationship between remuneration and employee performance as well as fringe benefits and employee performance. Limitations- First, the study’s limitation has to do with its geographical coverage. The study was also limited to the working staff of Asanduff Construction Limited with an estimated sample size of 278 which could be relatively small. Again, through questionnaires being used as the main instrument, the study responses might be without honesty and accuracy. Thus, the study results might be affected by bias which will limit the generalizability. Practical implications- The results of this study will contribute to human re-source managers' efforts in putting plans in place to improve the operations of their companies. Line managers should therefore make every effort to ensure that their staff members are motivated by the work they do to increase productivity, as this study also discovered a link between employee engage-ment and performance. Strategically, leadership and management of organi-zations will be based on the findings of this study and plan important work-shops, seminars, symposiums, conferences, etc. with a major focus on provid-ing employees with proper fringe benefits at the workplace to ensure that they increase productivity at the workplace. Originality/value- The study contributes to the literature by assessing the effect of fringe benefits and remuneration on employee performance and exploring the mediating role of employee engagement.
Modelling the governance of European medium-sized port-cities
Authors: Loubet Lilian , del Mondo Géraldine , Bañgate Julius , Sanlaville Eric , Tranouez Pierrick
Published: May 2024

The paper presents a model designed to analyse port governance. It considers that thestakeholders ability to adopt cooperative behaviors constitutes the key element to portdevelopment. Its focus is on medium-sized European ports and fifteen cases were studied. Eachterritory was first subject to a qualitative survey and analysis of the contents of local stakeholdersdiscourse (over 80 interviews conducted). The material is rich, allowing for the comparisonbetween two or even three ports, yet the delicate nature of the relations brought to light addsconsiderable complexity to the comparison within a larger ensemble. The paper, therefore,proposes a semi-automatic treatment which helps to mitigate this difficulty by means of acomputer model based on graph theory. It involves a modelling system based on the relationsbetween the entities of the system. In this context, the relations between stakeholders wereanalysed in order to create typologies and eventually envisage some standard models ofgovernance. In order to territorialize the subject, six typical cases out of fifteen were used: LeHavre, Nantes-Saint Nazaire, Dunkirk (France), Gdynia (Poland), Klaipėda (Lituania), Hamina-Kotka (Finland).All these port environments modelled according to a single format (i.e. a graph) led to theapplication of a certain number of metrics which enables them to be compared. Two mainmetrics were presented in the framework of this paper for illustrative purposes: “Density” and“S_metric”. These metrics originating in graph theory, coupled with other indicators (distributionof degrees and number of hubs per port), allowed to measure the relationships' intensity and thedistribution of these intensities among the stakeholders, and to identify the main stakeholders orconversely the least influential.
Formulae for estimation of kidney function as an approach to calculating drug doses: A scoping review
Authors: Ramadani Arba Pramundita , Kartika Sekawanti Fuji , Ningrum Vitarani Dwi Ananda
Published: May 2024

Background: The kidneys are the main organ for drug excretion, and it is critical to assess kidney function when designing dosage regimens for drugs that undergo renal elimination. Various formulae have been used to estimate kidney function and safely adjust doses.
Objective: This research reviewed studies that assessed patients' kidney function with various approaches to provide appropriate choices of kidney function estimation formulas based on patients' age and clinical conditions.
Method: The search involved browsing scientific articles in PubMed and ScienceDirect with the keywords (("assessment") AND ("GFR") AND ("formula")) OR ("renal function") AND ("human")) AND (“Creatinine”). The articles included were those available in full text and English. Thirty articles addressing the formulae for kidney function assessment were reviewed.
Result: The Schwartz formula is more appropriate for pediatric and adult patients, whereas the creatinine-based chronic kidney disease epidemiology (CKD-EPI) formula can be used in geriatrics, obese patients, and patients already known to have decreased kidney function. The cystatin C-based CKD-EPI formula is for patients with HIV and post-transplant patients.
Conclusion: This study identified that physiological conditions, especially patients’ age and pathology, should be considered in devising formulae to estimate kidney function to accurately calculate safe drug doses.
Predicting toxicity and conducting molecular docking analysis of compounds from unripe kayu banana fruit (Musa paradisiaca L. var. Kayu) against 3mzd and 2q85 proteins in Escherichia coli for antibacterial activity
Authors: Ningsih Arista Wahyu , Syahrani Achmad , Septama Abdi Wira , Sukardiman
Published: May 2024

Background: Protein 3MZD and 2Q85 are proteins that play a role in the biosynthesis of bacterial cell walls because they participate in the formation stage of peptidoglycan which is an important component of the bacterial cell wall. The purpose of this study was to characterize the bioactive compounds as antibacterial agents using a docking molecule approach and conduct preliminary screening for the discovery of alternative drugs, as well as to determine the safety of those alternative drugs with toxicity predictions.
Method: The potency of bioactive compounds was analyzed using PLANT, the Online Protox II web server, and related programs used to assess the bioactivity of these compounds. The comparison drug ligand used is chloramphenicol.
Results: The binding energy (ΔG) of ligand 9 was lower than natural ligands, reference ligands, control ligands, and other ligands. Furthermore, the predicted toxicity of this compound is in the category of toxicity of class 5.
Conclusion: Unripe banana extract has been predicted to have potential as a drug against bacteria based on molecular docking studies.
Digital Performances
Authors: Vuksanović Divna , Ćalović Dragan
Published: May 2024

Starting from Austin’s theory of speech acts and the difference that is established at the meta-linguistic level between two types of utterance: performative and constative, the authors, from the point of view of media philosophy, claim that in the digital universe, where linguistic and every other expression is transposed by the media, every interaction, being a media creation and therefore without foundations in reality, is performative. Recognizing digitization, i.e. the actions and procedures that confirm it through interaction, as economically based and therefore the entire digital space as bound to the ruling capitalist socio-economic paradigm, the authors questioning whether is enough to claim that the performativity of digital devices and algorithmic structure represent, without distinction, a necessary and sufficient condition for overall digital performativity? That is, if all interactions in the digital world were reduced exclusively to logical operations, there would be no “symbolic surplus” that makes language to be a language and art to be an art, regardless of their material basis. The authors conclude that digital culture establishes a new dystopian line of cultural development, which (in the considered case) finds its manifestation in digital performances. Mentioned form has its origin in a particular software culture as an anti-cultural deviation of digital culture. Digital performances, viewed from that point, are understood as non-performances, or entities that exist only in their connection to performances, which, again, can never become.
Analysis of The Influence of Electronic Wallet Usage, Lifestyle, And Financial Literacy on The Consumptive Behaviour of Generation Z Workers in DKI Jakarta
Authors: Ramadhan Putrantona Farhan , Djunita Pasaribu Rina
Published: May 2024

This study investigates the influence of electronic wallet usage, lifestyle, and financial literacy on consumptive behavior among Generation Z workers in DKI Jakarta. With a population comprising about one-third of DKI Jakarta's total population, Generation Z is notably technologically adept, often referred to as the Internet or Digital Generation. Employing a quantitative approach, the research utilizes Partial Least Square Structure Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) and collects data from 407 respondents through an online questionnaire. Findings reveal a positive and significant association between electronic wallet usage and consumptive behavior, as well as lifestyle and consumptive behavior. However, financial literacy exhibits an insignificant and negative impact on consumptive behavior. These insights contribute to understanding the financial behavior of Generation Z workers and may aid in fostering more prudent financial management practices among this demographic.
Melacak Jejak Sejarah: Analisis Naskah 'Ayahku Pulang' Sebagai Warisan Seni Teater Indonesia
Authors: Faris Anwar , Wachyudin Wachyudin
Published: May 2024

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melacak jejak sejarah melalui analisis mendalam terhadap naskah teater berjudul "Ayahku Pulang" karya Usmar Ismail, sebagai bagian integral dari warisan seni teater Indonesia. Metode penelitian melibatkan analisis karakter, panggung, setting, waktu, dialog, tema, plot, gaya penulisan, serta elemen musik dan suara dalam naskah. Hasil penelitian mengungkap perkembangan karakter yang kaya, deskripsi panggung yang mendukung atmosfer cerita, dan relevansi kontekstual yang menarik dalam menyampaikan pesan moral dan sosial. Gaya penulisan Usmar Ismail memperkaya ekspresi artistik naskah, sementara elemen musik dan suara menambah dimensi emosional yang mendalam. Kesimpulan penelitian ini menyoroti pentingnya naskah "Ayahku Pulang" sebagai cerminan kekayaan seni teater Indonesia dan pemahaman mendalam terhadap sejarah budaya. Dengan demikian, penelitian ini memberikan kontribusi pada pengembangan wawasan seni, sekaligus mendorong apresiasi terhadap nilai-nilai historis dalam seni pertunjukan.
Pengujian Sensor Beban Dinacell Pada Elevator (Studi Pada Elevator Otis)
Authors: Sumbaji Aji , Hanhan Nugraha Muhamad
Published: May 2024

Elevator memiliki peranan yang sangant penting dalam aktivitas bangunan yang memiliki beberapa tingkat lantai oleh karena itu dari segi keamanan merupakan hal yang mutlak harus dimiliki oleh sebuah elevator salah satu segi keamanan dari elevator adalah muaatan beban yang ada didalam elevator. Dalam perkembangan zaman yang semakin canggih sensor beban yang terdapat pada elevator juga memiliki tingkat keakurasian yang tinggi sensor yang digunakan adalah Dinacell Elektronica s.1. Faktor keseimbangan beban merupakan hal yang vital untuk Elevator dimna factor ini selain berpengaruh pada keamanan elevator juga sangat berpengaruh pada motor elevator. Puli yang terdapat pada motor berkaitan langsung pada factor kesimbangan elevator. Dimna puli pada motor memiliki kapasitas penahan beban untuk menyangga elevator dan bobot pengimbang tegangan yang dikeluarkan motor elevator juga berpengaruh pada factor kesimbangan elevator. Semakin besar torsi yang dikeluarkan maka semakin besar tenaga yang dikeluarkan oleh motor elevator. Hal ini dapat berakibat panas pada motor elevator dan membuat motor akan cepat rusak. Pengujian yang dilakukan adalah standarisasi yang dilakukan dari Perusahaan pabrikasi department tenaga kerja oleh pemerintah. Dengan pengujian muatan beban 0%, Over balance (standarisasi dari pabrik) beban 100% dan pengujian beban diatas beban maksimal atau beban diatas 100% dengan cara yang tepat pada pengujian over balance akan didapatkan keseimbangan pada elevator dengan melakukan pengujian ini akan didapatkan hasil yang berupa keseimbangan pada motor elevator dan keakurasian pembacaan sensor beban guna menjaga terjadinya suatu keadaan bahaya pada elevator
Pembentukan Kompetensi Wirausaha pada Mahasiswa Melalui Program Wirausaha Merdeka Universitas Padjadjaran
Authors: Rizaldy Moch , Hutomo Mohamad
Published: May 2024

Peningkatan minat dan keterampilan wirausaha di kalangan mahasiswa menjadi focus utama dalam memajukan ekonomi dan menciptakan lapangan kerja di Indonesia. Program Wirausaha Merdeka telah menjadi inisiatif utama dalam mendukung pembentukan jiwa wirausaha di kalangan mahasiswa di berbagai perguruan tinggi di Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dampak Program Wirausaha Merdeka terhadap pembentukan kompetensi wirausaha pada mahasiswa, dengan studi kasus kegiatan Wirausaha Merdeka yang diselenggarakan di Universitas Padjadjaran. Metode penelitian kualitatif digunakan, melibatkan wawancara mendalam dengan beberapa mahasiswa yang aktif terlibat dalam Program Wirausaha Merdeka di Universitas Padjadjaran. Data yang terkumpul dianalisis menggunakan pendekatan  tematik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa Program Wirausaha Merdeka berperan penting dalam pembentukan kompetensi wirausaha pada mahasiswa. Melalui program ini, mahasiswa memiliki kesempatan untuk mengembangkan keterampilan wirausaha, seperti pemahaman pasar, dan keterampilan interpersonal. Mereka juga mengalami peningkatan dalam sikap proaktif, kreativitas, dan keberanian menghadapi risiko. Selain itu, partisipasi dalam program ini juga meningkatkan rasa percaya diri dan motivasi mahasiswa untuk mengejar karier wirausaha. Penelitian ini menyimpulkan bahwa Program Wirausaha Merdeka memiliki dampak positif dalam pembentukan kompetensi wirausaha pada mahasiswa Universitas Padjadjaran. Rekomendasi diberikan untuk meningkatkan aksesibilitas program ini, meningkatkan kerjasama dengan industri, serta meningkatkan dukungan dan pembinaan bagi mahasiswa yang tertarik untuk menjadi wirausaha
Autocrítica
Authors: Toledo Gustavo
Published: May 2024

Editorial
Implante imediato em área estética
Authors: Provensi Peterson Pasini
Published: May 2024

A extração de um dente desencadeia uma serie de eventos que afetam diretamente os tecidos periodontais, uma das mais importantes consequências é a reabsorção óssea da parede vestibular. Quando essa extração ocorre em região anterior da maxila, uma região de nobre estética os eventos que seguem trazem sérios prejuízos ao tratamento reabilitador, e concomitantemente a autoestima do paciente. Os implantes imediatos em área estética são uma opção reabilitadora que consegue obter resultados altamente satisfatórios no que tange estética e autoestima, bem como manutenção dos tecidos periodontais adjacentes. Este trabalho tem como objetivo realizar uma revisão de literatura sobre implantes imediatos em área estética.
Acidentes com hipoclorito de sódio na endodontia: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Taborda Tainara Demarco , Pagliosa André
Published: May 2024

A terapia endodôntica faz uso de soluções para a descontaminação dos canais radiculares, entre eles é o hipoclorito de sódio. Este trabalho apresenta uma revisão de literatura sobre os acidentes que podem ocorrer durante o tratamento endodôntico bem como os protocolos necessários nessas situações. O hipoclorito de sódio é uma solução de baixo custo e bastante eficaz na descontaminação do sistema de canais radiculares. É disponível em várias concentrações e pode ser extremamente irritante para os tecidos periapicais em concentrações mais elevadas podendo provocar dor intensa, edema, reação inflamatória, necrose, parestesia e até reações alérgicas. Não há um protocolo único a ser seguido nesse tipo de situação, porém, o mais recomendado é aspirar o local e lavá-lo com solução salina estéril e medicar o paciente para controlar a dor, o edema e prevenir infecções. A maneira mais eficaz de evitar essas situações é a prevenção. É de fundamental importância que o cirurgião dentista adote as medidas de prevenção contra possíveis acidentes: respeito ao comprimento de trabalho, o controle da pressão de irrigação e a aspiração adequada.
Sequência clínica para a cimentação de laminados cerâmicos utilizando cimento resinoso fotoativado
Authors: Degiovani Guilherme Martins , Melo Eduardo Henriques de , Silva Rômulo Souza da
Published: May 2024

Revisar a literatura sobre os materiais e a sequência de procedimentos clínicos empregados na cimentação de laminados cerâmicos por meio do cimento resinoso fotoativado. A interface de pesquisa avançada da Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde foi utilizada com o uso dos operadores booleanos and e or, através dos seguintes descritores: laminados dentários; cimentos dentários; adesão dentária por fotopolimerização. Foram incluídos artigos publicados nos últimos 15 anos, cujos temas centrais estivessem alinhados com o objetivo desta revisão. Sendo exclúidos artigos indisponíveis em texto integral e em duplicidade. A revisão derivou em 25 artigos, através dos quais foram elencados alguns dos principais materiais constituintes dos sistemas adesivos e do agente cimentante, o preparo prévio da peça protética por meio do condicionamento ácido e uso do silano, além de um correto tempo de fotoativação. As etapas e a sequência de procedimentos clínicos para a cimentação de laminados devem ser executadas cuidadosa e criteriosamente. As principais falhas resultates de deslizes no processo de cimentação relatadas pelos autores pesquisados foram fraturas na restauração cerâmica e alteração de coloração.
Efeitos do hipoclorito de sódio sobre a microdureza dentinária: uma revisão de literatura
Authors: Silva Sabrina Helen da
Published: May 2024

Este trabalho apresenta uma revisão de literatura sobre os efeitos do hipoclorito de sódio na microdureza da dentina. Para a pesquisa foram buscados materiais nas bases SciELO, BIREME e LILACS utilizando descritores em português e inglês. O hipoclorito de sódio ou NaOCl é o irrigante mais utilizado na endodontia devido às suas propriedades germicida e bactericida, essenciais para a limpeza e desinfecção dos canais radiculares. Durante o tratamento, essa solução entra em contato com a dentina alterando sua microdureza. O NaOCl pode causar degradação e desorganização do colágeno e o aumento na sua concentração aumenta a capacidade de penetração da solução na dentina e consequentemente maiores são as alterações mecânicas provocadas, como a redução na microdureza. Além do aumento da concentração, outros fatores como o tempo de contato com a solução e a temperatura podem influenciar nos resultados. O NaOCl provoca alterações tanto orgânicas quanto inorgânicas, causando uma dissolução da dentina e afetando a adesão e a capacidade de selamento de materiais dentários. Não há na literatura um valor preciso sobre a concentração de NaOCl em que se obtenha uma limpeza e desinfecção eficiente sem prejuízos à microdureza da dentina. Consequentemente são necessárias mais pesquisas nessa área de modo a determinar as concentrações adequadas ou até mesmo, propor uma alternativa ao hipoclorito de sódio.
Métodos para realizar apicificação em dentes permanentes imaturos
Authors: Menezes Thaís do Nascimento , Ribeiro Caroline , Barbosa Igor
Published: May 2024

Traumas, cáries ou restaurações profundas inadequadas podem gerar necrose pulpar em dentes permanentes jovens e o tratamento endodôntico nesses casos, passa a ser desafiador para o cirurgião-dentista. O procedimento mais realizado nessas situações é a apicificação, quando um material é colocado no terço apical da raiz formando uma barreira mineralizada. O hidróxido de cálcio foi ao longo dos anos o material de escolha para esse tipo de procedimento, porém devido as suas desvantagens, a criação de barreiras apicais artificias com outros materiais tem sido estudada. São eles: agregado trióxido mineral (MTA), EndoSequence, BioAggregate e o Biodentine. O tipo de material mais preconizado atualmente são os cimentos biocerâmicos, devido as suas ótimas características. Cabe ao cirurgião-dentista definir qual é o mais apropriado a sua realidade de trabalho e qual irá melhor se adaptar.
Métodos de higiene e desinfecção de próteses totais: revisão de literatura
Authors: Vizeli Ana Carolina da Rocha , Spedo Cindy Ruiz
Published: May 2024

Algumas lesões patológicas como estomatite e candidíase, podem ser observadas nos pacientes que fazem uso de próteses dentárias, quase sempre indicando a necessidade de melhoria da higienização e desinfecção dessas. Diante disso, este estudo objetiva uma revisão bibliográfica em torno dos procedimentos de higienização de próteses. Adota-se a revisão bibliográfica como método de pesquisa, objetivando reunir material recente disponível em periódicos. Verifica-se que a escovação é a técnica mais utilizada pela acessibilidade, no entanto, requer destreza manual e bastante cuidado para que todas as ranhuras sejam limpas e os micro-organismos removidos.
Controle de recidivas no tratamento ortodôntico com uso de contenção: realidade ou mito?
Authors: Lopes Amanda Thais Gomes , Melo Eduardo Henriques de , Miranda Amanda Galindo Florêncio , Freitas Rafaella Rocha , Freitas Cleves Medeiros de
Published: May 2024

Determinar se o uso da contenção ortodôntica é capaz de evitar recidivas do tratamento ortodôntico, bem como apontar as indicações e limitações dos diversos tipos de contenções existentes. O delineamento do estudo foi uma revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa. A busca dos artigos foi realizada de forma digital, nas bases de dados PubMed, Bireme e Google Scholar. Foram incluídos artigos publicados em inglês e português nos últimos cinco anos, disponíveis em texto integral. A indicação das contenções ortodônticas faz-se necessária para a manutenção dos resultados alcançados ao longo da movimentação ortodôntica. A literatura evidencia diferentes modelos de contenções que têm diferentes indicações, mas visam um mesmo objetivo, que é a garantia do controle das recidivas e apinhamentos após a fase ativa dos tratamentos ortodônticos. O emprego das contenções na rotina clínica ortodôntica é necessário como medida efetiva de controle das recidivas, devendo o profissional atentar-se para o acompanhamento do paciente após o tratamento finalizado.
O uso de mini-implantes ortodônticos na correção do sorriso gengival: conceitos importantes e aplicação clínica para intrusão de dentes anteriores
Authors: Pinto Melline Costa , Melo Eduardo Henriques de , Miranda Amanda Galindo Florêncio , Freitas Rafaella Rocha , Freitas Cleves Medeiros de
Published: May 2024

Compreender a aplicabilidade dos mini-implantes ortodônticos na correção do sorriso gengival, visando agregar conhecimento para uma prática clínica de excelência. Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura do tipo narrativa. Buscou-se artigos nas seguintes bases de dados digitais: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde, Scientific Electronic Library Online e Google Acadêmico, utilizando os seguintes descritores: ortodontia; estética dentária; procedimentos de ancoragem ortodôntica; técnicas de movimento dental. Foram incluídos artigos nos idiomas português ou inglês, que foram publicados nos últimos 10 anos disponíveis em texto integral. Existem várias técnicas para intrusão de dentes, porém elas podem causar efeitos colaterais em outros dentes, além de necessitarem de maior colaboração por parte do paciente. Os mini-implantes são dispositivos que podem ser utilizados nas intrusões dentárias, evitando efeitos colaterais a dentes adjacentes, por se tratarem de dispositivos de ancoragem esquelética, e diminuem a necessidade de colaboração do paciente. A intrusão de dentes anteriores superiores com mini-implantes constitui-se como um método eficaz para a correção do sorriso gengival e a necessidade de aprimorar a prática clínica ortodôntica deve fomentar a busca constante do profissional por manter-se atualizado acerca desta técnica.
Tratamento ortopédico da Classe III com tração reversa da maxila
Authors: Ferreira Amélia Carolina Purcino , Ferreira Junior Luiz Carlos , Morais Liliane Siqueira de , Oliveira Junior Paulo de
Published: May 2024

A má oclusão Classe III, também conhecida como mesioclusão, é definida como a relação entre os arcos dentários na qual os dentes inferiores ocluem em uma relação mesial em relação aos dentes superiores. Pode ser de origem dentária, funcional ou esquelética, e possui graus de severidade distintos. Quando diagnosticada precocemente, a má oclusão Classe III pode ser interceptada durante a fase de crescimento e desenvolvimento craniofacial mediante o uso de aparelhos ortopédicos. A maioria dos casos de má oclusão Classe III é causado por deficiência de desenvolvimento maxilar, justificando a utilização da protração maxilar com tração reversa da maxila como tratamento precoce de eleição para grande parte dessas más oclusões. O objetivo deste trabalho é revisar os principais tópicos relacionados ao tratamento ortopédico da má oclusão Classe III com tração reversa da maxila.
Ancoragem absoluta com mini-implante
Authors: Gobetti Thaynara Rigoto , Gabriel Núbia Idalete Alves Dantas
Published: May 2024

O objetivo do estudo foi revisar a literatura sobre a utilização da ancoragem absoluta com mini-implantes no tratamento ortodôntico. Essa revisão demonstrou eficientes resultados clínicos, não só para os casos de rotina na ortodontia como também para resolução dos mais complexos, simplificando a mecânica ortodôntica e possibilitando menor tempo de tratamento. Com as técnicas interradiculares e extra-radiculares, podem ser usados em diversas aplicações clinicas, como intrusão, extrusão, distalização, mesialização e verticalização; retração dos dentes anteriores; tracionamento de caninos impactados; fornecimento de ancoradouro para movimento ortopédico; correção do plano oclusal; correção da linha media.
Tracionamento ortodôntico de caninos inclusos
Authors: Ribeiro Silmara Lucia Barranco Polzin , Gabriel Núbia Idalete Alves Dantas
Published: May 2024

O presente estudo tem por objetivo rever a literatura sobre o tratamento aos pacientes acometidos por problemas de dentes caninos inclusos ou retidos, com foco no seu aproveitamento por meio do tracionamento, prática ortodôntica ainda muito discutida. Devido à incidência expressiva de caninos impactados, com prevalência para o gênero feminino, a procura por tratamento também é grande nos consultórios odontológicos. Nestes casos, a terapêutica mais utilizada é o tracionamento ortodôntico que envolve a exposição cirúrgica, fixação de aparelhos para puxar o dente até a posição correta. Contudo, o sucesso do tratamento do canino retido, requer um planejamento adequado do caso, envolvendo uma equipe multidisciplinar, tendo como ponto de partida as características gerais do paciente, a avaliação e posição do dente, a angulação e a localização tridimensional do dente, com vistas a favorecer o prognóstico e a eficácia do tratamento, bem como dar ciência ao paciente ou seus responsáveis quando este for menor de idade, sobre os procedimentos e possibilidades de resultados. Em síntese, o sucesso do tracionamento ortodôntico está condicionado à eficácia de seus procedimentos, como o diagnóstico, prognóstico, ciência e comprometimento do paciente.
Ortodontia preventiva e interceptativa: diferenças entre os termos. Revisão de literatura
Authors: Serigioli Jaine Larissa Codato , Gabriel Núbia Idalete Alves Dantas
Published: May 2024

Quando se fala em ortodontia na infância, muitos termos e conceitos se confundem, fazendo com que o profissional, os pacientes e os responsáveis fiquem na dúvida sobre o correto tratamento para cada caso. Ortodontia interceptativa, ortodontia preventiva e ortodontia corretiva são os principais ramos que precisam ser entendidos pelo cirurgião-dentista que pretende atuar nessa área. A interceptativa está ligada a paralisar a má oclusão assim que diagnosticada. A preventiva é aquela que irá trabalhar impedindo o desenvolvimento da má oclusão, enquanto que a corretiva, é a utilizada para corrigir uma má oclusão já existente. A parte mais importante de um tratamento ortodôntico e ortopédico funcional é o diagnóstico correto, pois é a partir dele que o profissional decide qual a melhor opção de tratamento. Durante a dentadura decídua, mista ou permanente jovem, pode-se utilizar a ortodontia preventiva ou a ortodontia interceptativa. O objetivo deste trabalho é, a partir de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, diferenciar as duas, abordando o conceito, a indicação e a limitação do uso das mesmas para facilitar o dia a dia no consultório.
Levantamento de seio maxilar com uso de L-PRF e o enxerto ósseo Bio-Oss: relato de caso
Authors: Martins Heitor Braga , Altino Breno Peres
Published: May 2024

Este estudo tem por finalidade descrever um relato de caso com o uso da técnica de levantamento de seio maxilar pela janela lateral (sinus lift), buscando melhorar o tempo de enxertia óssea foi escolhido o uso do xenoenxerto Bio-Oss, associado ao uso da membrana de fibrina rica em plaquetas e leucócitos (L-PRF) para conseguir um melhor resultado de neoformação óssea.
LITERATURA DE CORDEL E ENSINO: PROPOSTAS DE LEITURA
Authors: Pinheiro Maria do Socorro
Published: May 2024

Cordel literature brings together cultural heritage knowledge and experiences around its poetics through a language that expresses seeing and hearing, as important elements of the poetics of the voice. Cordel has a vast epistemological and interdisciplinary field, that opens up space for different dialogues on varied themes such as nature, culture, human values, love, death, religiosity, historical and social facts, promoting new perspectives and discoveries in the critical and literary formation of a reader. Because of that, the objective is to propose reading cordels in the classroom, observing the constituent elements of this genre, the thematic diversity, the language with its metaphors, comparisons and poetic images. The methodology is propositional. It consists of presenting proposals for reading cordels by three poets from Ceará: Dalinha Catunda, Patativa do Assaré and Moreira de Acopiara for analysis and discussion in the classroom, in order to take into account the contribution of this genre to the cultural formation of a reader. As a theoretical reference, we use the studies of Candido (2000), Bachelard (1988, 2001), Pinheiro (2012). Zumthor (1997). It is expected that reading cordels in the school environment waken the reader's interest for popular culture, orality, memory, besides that, there should be respect and appreciation for our traditions (cultural heritage knowledge).
MARCAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DA POESIA POPULAR NA OBRA DE JOÃO CABRAL DE MELO NETO
Authors: Borsato Fabiane
Published: May 2024

João Cabral de Melo Neto built a poetry project that does not separate the exercise of the poem from the forms of expression of social reality and the ways of life of his community. The poet avoided talking about himself and his individuality to give way to popular stories of local characters and the needs of the community with which he identified. The objective of this work is to understand the identification that Cabral presents with popular poetry through the analysis of traits, forms and procedures of this poetry present in his work. Descriptions, comments and analyzes of some aspects of João Cabral's poems were made, in which the resumption of popular poetry procedures is perceived, such as strophic, metric and rhymic structure; presence of synalepha; narrative and dramatic nature of the verses. To support this study, works by critics of Cabral's poetry were consulted, such as João Alexandre Barbosa, Benedito Nunes, Luiz Costa Lima, Ángel Crespo, Antonio Carlos Secchin and studies on popular poetry by Segismundo Spina and João Miguel Manzolillo Sautchuk.
SÃO JOSÉ DO EGITO, UM ENCLAVE POÉTICO NO SERTÃO DO PAJEÚ
Authors: Almeida Maria do Socorro
Published: May 2024

São José do Egito, one of the cities that compose the Pajeú Backwoods, in the state of Pernambuco, is known as the "immortal birthplace of poetry", the entire population lives in consonance with this poetical essence, starting with the schools, whose curriculums value the country lifestyle through popular poetry, a way of acknowledging and giving movement to a culture that is in every corner of the city. In town, watercoloring is notorious in the landscape, with beautiful representations on walls, stores, monuments around the city, alleys and other places and elements dedicated to the poetical expressions. In face of this context, this paper aims to show a little of this brazilian poetical hideout, through authors from São José do Egito. Throughout the research, we observed that poetry lives in a splendid craddle and is the protagonist of the city life.
FinTech and Financial Inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Umar Muhammad , Abbas Raheel , Sheharyar Muhammad
Published: May 2024

The UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development underscores the crucial role of financial inclusion in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The rapid evolution of FinTech innovations is significantly reshaping the global financial industry and facilitating mobile phone efforts to promote financial inclusion. This technological advancement is projected to foster stability within the financial system, mitigate poverty rates, reduce income inequality, and stimulate economic growth. This study evaluates the impact of mobile FinTech on financial inclusion in 18 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries using data from the Global Findex database for 2014-2021, as well as the World Development Indicators database. The research employs principal component analysis (PCA) to construct a financial inclusion index and uses random effects, fixed effects, panel corrected standard errors (PCSE), and generalized method of moments (GMM) models. The empirical findings reveal that mobile FinTech significantly enhances financial inclusion, with the payment component of mobile FinTech having a greater impact than mobile money accounts.
A Case Study on Ek-Kustha (Psoriasis) Ayurvedic Management
Authors: Ketan Mahajan  , Ansuya Sharma  , Sneha joshi
Published: May 2024

In present era, skin diseases have become a major hazard for mental health more than physical, as it disturbs the cosmetic harmony. Psoriasis is marked by periodic flare-ups of sharply defined red patches, covered by a silvery, flaky surface. The Ayurvedic finding is considered as Ek Kustha which is a Vata- Kapha transcendent Kshudra Kushtha. Here, an effort was made to treat a female patient suffering from pustular psoriasis through Ayurved as the eminent choice. Since the treatment of wide range of Kustha is Sanshodhana alongside Sanshamana drugs but in this case, at first, Lepa karma and Shamana Aushadhi was performed. After Lepa Karma, Sanshamana drugs were given for 30 days. This case report showed that consolidated Ayurvedic modalities brought about extraordinary improvement in the condition of patient.
Pharmaceutical Preparation of Amrita Guggulu and its Clinical Efficacy on Vatarakta
Authors: Sanjiv Kumar  , Prabhat Kumar Dwivedi  , Vijay Shankar Pandey
Published: May 2024

This study scrabbles about into the pharmaceutical preparation of Amrita Guggulu, a traditional Ayurvedic formulation known for its therapeutic properties. The focus of the research is on assessing the clinical efficacy of Amrita Guggulu in managing Vatarakta, a condition characterized by vitiated Vata as well as Pitta and associated with inflammatory joint disorders. The pharmaceutical preparation involves meticulous formulation techniques, ensuring the quality and potency of the final product. Standardization parameters include the selection of authentic raw materials, adherence to traditional preparation methods and quality control measures. Clinical Trial Design: The clinical trial was designed as a randomized, double-blind study to assess the efficacy of Amrita Guggulu in patients diagnosed with Vatarakta. Participants were randomly assigned to either the treatment group receiving Amrita Guggulu group A or group B. A comprehensive clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of Amrita Guggulu in patients diagnosed with Vatarakta. Key parameters such as joint pain, inflammation in joint, tenderness, burning sensation in affected area, skin rashes and tingling sensation were selected for the study. Overall improvement was assessed using standardized tools and patient-reported outcomes. Result: Preliminary findings indicate promising results, suggesting that Amrita Guggulu may play a significant role in alleviating symptoms associated with Vatarakta. The observed effects include a reduction in joint pain, improved joint function, and decreased inflammatory markers. Conclusion: This research contributes valuable insights into the pharmaceutical preparation of Amrita Guggulu and highlights its potential as an effective intervention for Vatarakta. On the basis of this clinical trial, we can say that S. Uric acid is not the confirmatory parameter for the decision of Vatarakta (gout). Further studies and long-term observations are recommended to solidify these findings and establish Amrita Guggulu as a viable therapeutic option in managing inflammatory joint disorders.
Management of Chronic Persisting Varicose Ulcer Through Modest Ayurvedic Intervention
Authors: Anupam Biswas  , Swadha Tiwari  , P.B. Kar Mahapatra
Published: May 2024

Varicose ulcer is one of the most common venous disorders which occur as a complication of varicose vein. Venous insufficiency, venous reflux and venous hypertension not only result in dilation and tortuosity of the veins but are also responsible for both dermatological and vascular complication, resulting in the manifestation of varicose ulcer. It is a slow healing chronic recurrent ulcer accounting for almost 80% ulceration of lower extremities. A 50 years old man visited the OPD with complains of pain, swelling, discolouration and wound over the anterior aspect of the left leg above the ankle joint for 6 months. He had a history of varicose vein since 10 years. Six setting of Jalaukavacharan (leech therapy) along with internal administration of Shamana Aushadhi and external cleansing and dressing of ulcer have been done for a period of 1 and a half month. Gradual improvements of symptoms have been observed. The complete ulcer healing evidence has provided an interesting and encouraging result to the scholar and practitioner of this field. The Shamana Aushadhi like Mahamanjisthadi kwath, Kaishor Guggulu, Yastimadhu, Guduchi Sattva and Jalaukavacharan as Sastra karma have showed excellent Vrana Ropaka or ulcer healing effect in a long standing critical venous ulcer.