bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Comparison of posttreatment stability after total mandibular arch distalization with mini-implants and mandibular setback surgery
Authors: Kook Yoon-Ah , Choi Tae-Hyun , Park Jae Hyun , Kim So-Hyun , Lee Nam-Ki
Published: January 2024

Objectives

To compare posttreatment stability in skeletal Class III patients between those treated by total mandibular arch distalization (TMAD) with buccal mini-implants and those by mandibular setback surgery (MSS).

Materials and Methods

The samples included 40 Class III adults, 20 treated by TMAD using buccal interradicular mini-implants and 20 treated with MSS. Lateral cephalograms were taken at pretreatment, posttreatment, and at least 1-year follow-up, and 24 variables were compared using statistical analysis.

Results

Mandibular first molars moved distally 1.9 mm with intrusion of 1.1 mm after treatment in the TMAD group. The mandibular incisors moved distally by 2.3 mm. The MSS group exhibited a significant skeletal change of the mandible, whereas the TMAD group did not. During retention, there were no skeletal or dental changes other than 0.6 mm labial movement of the mandibular incisors (P < .05) in the MSS group. There was 1.4° of mesial tipping (P < .01) and 0.4 mm of mesial movement of the mandibular molars and 1.9° of labial tipping (P < .001) and 0.8 mm of mesial movement of the mandibular incisors in the TMAD group. These dental changes were not significantly different between the two groups.

Conclusions

The TMAD group showed a slightly decreased overjet with labial tipping of the mandibular incisors and mesial tipping of the first molars during retention. Posttreatment stability of the mandibular dentition was not significantly different between the groups. It can be useful to plan camouflage treatment by TMAD with mini-implants in mild-to-moderate Class III patients.
316L/HA Kompozitlerinin Farklı Fizyolojik Sıvılardaki Korozyon ve Biyoaktivite Davranışının Araştırılması
Authors: Canpolat Özlem , Çanakçı Aykut
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, biyomedikal uygulamalar için toz metalurjisi yöntemi ile SS316L/HA kompozitleri üretilmiş; yoğunluğu, mikroyapısı, sertliği, korozyon direnci ve biyoaktivite özellikleri incelenmiştir. 316L matrisine ağırlıkça %3, %5 ve %7 oranında hidroksiapatit (HA) takviye edilmiştir. HA oranının artışı ile birlikte yoğunluk ve sertlik azalmış, porozite ise artmıştır. XRD analizlerinde 316L ve HA piklerinin yanı sıra CaCr2O4 fazının pikleri de görülmüştür. Korozyon deneyleri Ringer ve Hank's fizyolojik sıvılarında gerçekleştirilerek kompozitler içinde %5 takviyeli olan numunenin korozyon hızı en düşük çıkmıştır. Biyoaktivite testleri simüle edilmiş vücut sıvısında (SBF) 7 ve 14 gün bekletilerek gerçekleştirilmiş ve her iki sürenin sonunda numune yüzeylerinde küresel kristalitlerden oluşan apatit tabakası gözlenmiştir
Hand Eczema in High School Students in Poland: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Szepietowska Marta , Dabrowska Alicja , Dziasek Szymon , Lisicki Bartosz , Skinderowicz Katarzyna , Wilczyński Bartosz , Krajewski Piotr K. , Szepietowski Jacek C.
Published: January 2024

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Surface Degradation of Ion-releasing Restorative Materials With Cariogenic Challenge
Authors: Ibrahim H , Aziz A Abdul , Yahya NA , Yap AU
Published: January 2024

This study examined the influence of cariogenic environments on the surface roughness of ion-releasing restorative materials (IRMs). Custom-made stainless steel molds with holes of 5 mm × 2mm were used to fabricate 60 disc-shaped specimens of each of the following materials: Activa Bioactive (AV), Beautifil Bulk Restorative (BB), Cention N (Bulk-fill) (CN), and Filtek Z350XT (FZ) (Control). Baseline surface roughness (Ra) measurements were obtained using an optical 3D measurement machine (Alicona Imaging GmbH, Graz, Austria). The specimens were then randomly divided into five subgroups (n=12) and exposed to 10 ml of the following mediums at 37°C: distilled water (DW), demineralization solution (DM), remineralization solution (RM), pH cycling (PC) and air (AR) (control). Ra measurements were again recorded after one week and one month, followed by statistical evaluations with two-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine interactions between materials and mediums. One-way ANOVA and post hoc Games Howell tests were performed for intergroup comparisons at a significance level of 0.05. Mean Ra values ranged from 0.085 ± 0.004 (µm) to 0.198 ± 0.001 µm for the various material-medium combinations. All IRMs showed significant differences in Ra values after exposure to the aqueous mediums. The smoothest surfaces were observed in the AR for all materials. When comparing materials, AV presented the roughest surfaces for all mediums. All IRM materials showed increased surface roughness over time in all cariogenic environments but were below the threshold value for bacterial adhesion, except for AV 1-month post immersion with pH cycling. Therefore, besides AV, the surface roughness of IRMs did not deteriorate to an extent that it is clinically relevant.
The Discovery of a New Genus of the Prosthenorchis Travassos, 1915 (Acanthocephala: Oligacanthorhynchidae) Complex in North America, with the Description of Neoprosthenorchis bifestoonatus n. gen., n. sp. from Bobcats in Louisiana
Authors: Amin Omar M
Published: January 2024

Neoprosthenorchis bifestoonatus n. gen., n. sp. (Oligacanthorhynchidae) is described from a bobcat, Lynx rufus (Schreber) (Felidae) in Louisiana. Neoprosthenorchis is the third of the genera comprising the Prosthenorchis Travassos, 1915 complex and the first in North America. The other two genera are Prosthenorchis from primates in South America and Felidae in Africa and Paraprosthenorchis Amin, Ha, Heckmann 2008 from Manidae in Vietnam. Neoprosthenorchis n. gen. is distinguished from the other genera of the complex by having two conspicuous sets of festoons at the anterior end of the trunk. The first set is made up of long and narrow vertical ribs encircling the anterior trunk and the overlaying second is a prominent horizontal undulating band. The festoons of Neoprothenorchis bifestoonatus n. gen., n. sp., especially the second set, are unique and different from all others previously described. Species in the two other genera normally have one crown of vertically ribbed festoons each. In addition, the North American species N. bifestoonatus also has a non-ornate longer than wide proboscis with 12 rows of 3 hooks with lateral slits, each without barbs but with simple heart-shaped roots and slight anterior manubria. A detailed description with line drawings and light microscope images along with the history of the concept of Prosthenorchis are provided.
Analysis of Dog Ownership Pattern and the Spread of Rabies Disease in Sierra Leone
Authors: Suluku Roland
Published: January 2024

How people own and manage dogs in Sierra Leone has significant implications for public health, animal welfare, and community safety. This study comprehensively analyzes dog ownership patterns and safety management standards in Sierra Leone to better understand the dynamics between human animals and dogs in Serra Leone. Objectives: This research aimed to determine the pet owners’ patterns in Sierra Leone to develop a standard, functional, and safe management for dogs based on peculiar social, economic, and cultural considerations. Methods: This research employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. A stratified random sampling technique is used to select households. Surveys are conducted to collect data on age and patterns of dog ownership, tribes and religion, and awareness of responsible pet ownership. To explore safety management standards and challenges, in-depth interviews are conducted with key informants, including dog owners, farmers, hunters, women, men, public health officials, and community leaders. Results: Findings indicate that dog ownership is widespread among the Mende, Temne, and Limba in Sierra Leone. The age, sex, sources of dogs, purpose, tribe, and religion. Socio-economic factors, such as hunting security and income, influence the likelihood of dog ownership. The people lack knowledge regarding responsible pet ownership practices and zoonotic disease transmission. Safety management standards for dogs are inconsistent, with feeding, care, and treatment disparities. Challenges include limited access to veterinary services, inadequate public awareness, and a lack of enforcement of safety regulations. Conclusion: This study sheds light on the complex interplay between dog ownership, public health, and safety management in Sierra Leone. It underscores the need for targeted education and awareness campaigns to promote responsible pet ownership. Improving dog ownership practices can enhance community safety, protect public health, and ensure the welfare of humans and dogs in Sierra Leone.
Aspects of the Biology of (Pseudotolithus elongatus) Bobo Croaker Fish From Jaja Creek, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, South Eastern Nigeria
Authors: Ekpe Asuquo Idopise Abasi
Published: January 2024

Aspect of the biology of Pseudotolithus elongatus was carried out in Jaja creek in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, between December to May, 2022. A total of hundred and eighty (180) fish specimens were analyzed for sexual dimorphism, sex ratio, size distribution, gonad morphology, reproductive investment using gonadosomatic index, hepatosomatic index and condition factor and determination of Length-weight relationship. Male and female were identified, results showed that the males were significantly more than the females with the ratio of 1.0: 0.7 and was significant difference from the expected 1:1 ratio. The smallest fish examined was male with the total length of 13.9cm while the largest fish was male with the total length of 26.0cm the male possess a pair of testes while the females possess a pair of ovaries. The GSI ranged from 0.08 to 8.13 and the HSI ranged from 0.08 to 4.66, K ranges from 0.63 to 1.08 respectively. The regression exponent showed that males were isometric; females negative allometric and combined sexes negative allometric. The r value obtained showed a strong linear relationship between the length and weight of the species. The Length-weight relationship showed allometric growth for the species. Jaja Creek seems to be polluted as the growth exponent and condition factor showed negative allometric growth pattern and less than one respectively. Hence proper monitoring of the ecosystem is recommended.
Clinical Case Reports 1976 - 79
Authors: Rao P Syamasundar
Published: January 2024

In this paper five case reports were presented and include growth of hypoplastic right ventricle following pulmonary valvotomy, intracavitary electrocardiography in the diagnosis of Ebstein’s anomaly of the left atrioventricular valve in congenital corrected transposition of the great arteries, growth phenomenon as a cause of kinking of the right pulmonary artery in Waterston anastomosis, the usefulness of pulmonary vein wedge angiography in the visualization of an obstructed pulmonary artery, false aneurysm of the right pulmonary artery as a new complication of the Waterston anastomosis. For each case report, clinical, chest x-ray, electrocardiogram, angiogram, and other pertinent findings were presented. This was followed by discussion of etiology, diagnosis, and treatment options, as appropriate.
Karangkates Railway Tunnel Risk Analysis Based on Ground Penetrating Radar Data
Authors: Afif Abdul Aziz , Wiyono  , Sambah Abu Bakar
Published: January 2024

The Karangkates railway tunnel in Malang Regency is more than half a century old and has undergone land use changes into settlements and highways. This study aims to identify cavities between the ground surface and the roof of the Karangkates tunnel using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) data. Primary data were obtained through GPR measurements and interviews with residents. Qualitative methods are used to analyze GPR interpretation data readings and risk analysis. Risk analysis is carried out to determine the location and area of cavities and compile long-term risk management. From the results of the GPR analysis, 6 points were found with protruding cavities, with a cavity depth between 8 to 13.4 meters. The location of such cavities is in residential areas and highways. Risk management measures appropriate to the analysis and observation of the research site are carried out to reduce the impact of risk. The results showed that the risk value was low. By implication, appropriate corrective and maintenance actions must be taken to mitigate risks and maintain public safety.
Implementation of Leadership Strategy to Realize the Transformation Digital towards Smart Military University
Authors: Anggoro Sigit , Nurdin Diding , Sururi
Published: January 2024

The digitalization process towards a smart university requires adequate leadership support. The research objective is to analyze the implementation of leadership strategy to realize Digital transformation towards a smart military university (SmU). The mix method exploratory sequential design approach was chosen based on the uniqueness of the leadership style which is rich with a variety of approaches due to situational demands and cultural development. Qualitative data collection was carried out by in-depth interviews. Research participants consist of strategic decision makers, and academic staff who are involved in the digital transformation process. The collected data was analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify the main themes in relation to the smart military university. Quantitative analysis based on the results of path analysis to support qualitative findings involving 128 random respondents. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of an effective leadership strategy has an important role in realizing digital transformation towards a Smart Military University. Various situational challenges are key factors in the implementation of various leaderships to optimize their effectiveness. It can be concluded that the military leadership approach is combined with transformational to inspire and motivate change. A complexity leadership approach that focuses on recognizing that digital transformation processes tend to be unpredictable and complex, helping institutions and individuals to adapt, more flexibility, encouraging collaboration, and systemic thinking skills. The practical implication of this research is the importance of developing collaborative and transformational leadership among military leaders to face challenges and opportunities in the digital era.
The Evaluation of Online Learning Effectiveness in Economic Course
Authors: Mahadewi Ida Ayu , Candiasa I Made , Divayana Dewa Gede Hendra
Published: January 2024

The study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of online learning process for economic course during covid-19 pandemic. A quantitative approach was used in this study particularly in the form of evaluation using CIPP model. There were four main components; context, input, process, and product. There were 150 participants were involved in which they were three teachers who taught economic course and 147 students who took social and economic department. They were selected by using random sampling technique. The data were collected through observation, document analysis, and questionnaire distribution. The instruments used were observation sheet, and questionnaire. The obtained data were analysed by using descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that the online learning online learning process for economic course during covid-19 pandemic was effective with good category. The context evaluation was categorized into good category with the percentage of 72.33%. The input evaluation was also found on the percentage of 73.78% categorized into good category. The process evaluation had a good category with the percentage of 73.75%. The product evaluation was categorized into an excellent category. Those four components showed that the online learning had been conducted effectively.
Paradigms, Limitations, Opportunities, and Challenges of E-Sports in Indonesia
Authors: Rahman Nico Fadila , Komaini Anton , Wahyuri Asep Sujana , Barlian Eri , Muthia Rahmi , Zarya Fiky
Published: January 2024

The development of increasingly advanced technology certainly also affects developments in the world of sports. The emergence of sports technology or better known as Esports is one of the most pronounced influences of technological developments in the world of sports today. In Indonesia, Esports has been recognized as one of the sports by inaugurating PBESI (Indonesian Esports Executive Board) in 2020. Even though a new sport has been inaugurated, there are still many problems related to this Esports. The problems faced include: there are still many questions about why Esports is included in sports, people's views on Esports, understanding what Esports is and how it differs from games, and about the impact of Esports. This study aims to get a deeper picture and information about this Esports sport, especially about the paradigms, limits, opportunities and challenges of Esports in Indonesia. This type of research is a qualitative study with an exploratory descriptive approach. This study used purposive sampling techniques. The participants involved were 12 people consisting of 3 West Sumatra ESI administrators, 2 Esports athletes, 1 sports lecturer, 2 game players, and 4 related community members (business people, parents, teachers and lecturers, health workers). The results of this study show that Esports is a technological sport. The lack of understanding about Esports makes a difference in views on Esports. Esports and games have certain restrictions, where Esports is indeed a game but not all games are included in Esports.
Mapping TPACK Components in Implementing Edupreneur-Profiled Curriculum at Teacher Training and Education Institutions in Aceh
Authors: Lailatussaadah Lailatussaadah , Hayati Salma , Jamil Asyraf Isyraqi Bin , Abdul Kadir Fakhrul Adabi Bin
Published: January 2024

This research aims to explore the mapping of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) components of instructors in implementing the Edupreneur-profiled curriculum in Islamic Higher Education Institutions (PTKI) in Aceh. The researchers employed interview methods, observations, and document reviews involving three heads of study programs and six instructors from three PTKIs (Islamic Higher Education Institutions) in Aceh, namely UIN Ar-Raniry, IAIN Lhokseumawe, and STAIN Teungku Dirundang Meulaboh. The data analysis was conducted interactively. Instructors teaching Edupreneurship-profiled courses have successfully integrated Content Knowledge (CK), Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Technological Knowledge (TK), Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK), Technological Pedagogical Knowledge (TCK), and Technological Content Knowledge (TPK) as components of TPACK in their teaching practices. This research contributes to mapping these components, thereby aiding instructors in effectively implementing the entrepreneurship-profiled curriculum. In conclusion, this research provides valuable insights into the effectiveness of Open Educational Resources (OER) on creative thinking within the context of science subjects, filling a notable gap in the existing literature and offering a foundation for further exploration in educational practices.
The Effect of Implementing ESD in the PBL Model on Critical Thinking Ability in Environmental Pollution Material
Authors: Maulina Dina , Hikmawati Anisa , Marpaung Rini Rita T
Published: January 2024

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is an effort to realise the goals listed in the SDGs. ESD is an alternative approach to the field of education to prepare a generation that has an awareness of sustainable life. The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of the application of the problem-based learning model on students' critical thinking skills on SDGs-oriented environmental pollution materials. The research method employed was a quasi-experimental with the control group pretest-posttest design. In determining the sample, the researchers employed purposive sampling techniques by considering the differences in academic achievement, differences between the two classes, and differences in the number of students. Therefore, class VII B with 27 students was chosen as the experimental class and class VII E with 25 students was chosen as the control class. The types of data used were quantitative. The pretest-posttest in the experimental class obtained an N-gain score of 0.58 in the medium criterion. The normality test in the experimental class obtained a score of Sig 0.48, which was lower than 0.05. Conversely, the control class obtained a score of Sig 0.20, which was lower than 0.05. The homogeneity result was Sig 0.12, which was lower than 0.05. The hypothesis testing using the independent-sample t-test, a Sig (2-tailed) value of 0.00 was obtained, and the results of the effect size test were 1.77 with the high criterion. Therefore, there was a significant effect of using the SDG-oriented PBL model towards critical thinking skills on the topic of environmental pollution.
Diseño, simulación y primera prueba de un dispositivo de sutura automática acoplado a un robot
Authors: Tapias Diaz Omaira Luz , Consuegra Gonzalez Jose Luis , Vivas Alban Oscar Andres , Fraile Marinero Juan Carlos
Published: January 2024

Objetivo: Los asistentes robóticos se están convirtiendo en una herramienta degran ayuda para los cirujanos. En cuanto al procedimiento de sutura, aunque existenvarios dispositivos comerciales que le ayudan al médico a realizarla, todavía no sehan acoplado dichos dispositivos a un robot asistente con el fin de realizar suturasde manera completamente automática. De esta manera se contribuiría con unprocedimiento que muchas veces es rutinario pero que requiere tiempo y destreza.Materiales y métodos: Este artículo presenta la adecuación de una pinzamanual de sutura comercial, la Endo Stitch de Medtronic, a un robot UR3 deUniversal Robots. La pinza fue modelada en SolidWorks, así como un dispositivode acople motorizado, los cuales fueron simulados en CoppeliaSim. Una vezverificado su buen funcionamiento, el dispositivo fue fabricado en una impresora3D y acoplado a un robot UR3, probándose entonces su funcionamiento en elseguimiento de una trayectoria de sutura con desplazamiento.Resultados: Las trayectorias planificadas en Matlab son enviadas al robot UR3vía ROS. Se pudo comprobar el buen desempeño del movimiento de sutura condesplazamiento, efectuado por el dispositivo impreso y por la pinza Endo Stitich.Igualmente se obtuvo la apertura y cerrado de la pinza bajo el accionar de losmotores incluidos en el dispositivo.Conclusiones: El dispositivo motorizado junto con la pinza Endo Stitch,y acoplado al robot UR3, es capaz de seguir las trayectorias necesarias para larealización de una sutura automática. Trabajos futuros realizarán pruebas desutura con hilo sobre un phantom de prueba con el fin de medir su verdaderopotencial para realizar suturas de manera automática.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF HIGHLAND HORTICULTURAL FARMERS' COMPLIANCE IN PESTICIDE APPLICATION AND THE PRESENCE OF PESTS AND DISEASES
Authors: Yunanda Yunanda Audri Balqis , SHK Suparman , Irsan Chandra
Published: January 2024

Currently, many farmers are still very unfamiliar with using pesticides correctly and appropriately which lead environment pollution, population reduction of natural enemies and people health. The aims of this research were to determine the impact or influence of farmers obedience in applicating pesticide on the incidence of pests and diseases on highland horticultural cultivation, the presence of natural enemies, and level of pesticide residues in their horticultural products. This research was conducted in highland horticultural cultivation areas in Pagar Alam, South Sumatra. Data on farmers obedience in applicating pesticide was collected by interviewing eligible farmers by using questionnaires. Data on pests and disease incidence was collected by direct observation on the interviewed farmer's horticultural field. The variable measured were pest population and the in-tensity of damage of each pest, incidence and intensity of each disease and natural enemy type and population.  The relationship between the level of farmer obedience in applicating pesticide and incidence of pests and dis-ease on their respected lands was determined by calculating their correlation coefficient. The results showed that there were significant correlations between the level of farmers obedience in applicating pesticide and the incidence as well as intensity of pests and diseases of highland horticultural crops.
Generalized Polynomials on Semigroups
Authors: Ebanks Bruce
Published: January 2024

This article has two main parts. In the first part we show that some of the basic theory of generalized polynomials on commutative semi-groups can be extended to all semigroups. In the second part we show that if a sub-semigroup S of a group G generates G in the sense that G = S · S
−1, then a generalized polynomial on S with values in an Abelian group H can be extended to a generalized polynomial on G into H. Finally there is a short discussion of the extendability of exponential functions and generalized exponential polynomials.
The Subset-Strong Product of Graphs
Authors: Eliasi Mehdi
Published: January 2024

In this paper, we introduce the subset-strong product of graphs and give a method for calculating the adjacency spectrum of this product. In addition, exact expressions for the first and second Zagreb indices of the subset-strong products of two graphs are reported. Examples are provided to illustrate the applications of this product in some growing graphs and complex networks.
Application of the Obstacle Vector Field Method for Trajectory Planning of a Planar Manipulator in Simulated Microgravity
Authors: Rybus Tomasz , Aleksiejuk Konrad , Basmadji Fatina Liliana , Sikorski Adam
Published: January 2024

Capture and removal of large space debris is needed to prevent the growth of the debris population in low Earth orbit. Capture of a non-cooperative object by a manipulator mounted on a chaser satellite requires collision-free trajectory of the manipulator. The obstacle vector field (OVF) method allows to solve the trajectory planning problem in difficult scenarios. The OVF method is based on a vector field that surrounds the obstacles and generates virtual forces that drive the manipulator around the obstacles. The original formulation of the OVF method allows to obtain the desired position of the gripper, but not the desired orientation. To perform the grasping manoeuvre, the gripper has to be positioned in a specific point and aligned with the grasping interface. In this paper, we propose a modification to the OVF method that allows to obtain the desired position and orientation of the gripper. Moreover, we investigate the practical applicability of the OVF method. The OVF method is demonstrated in experiments performed on a planar air-bearing microgravity simulator. The presented results prove that the OVF method can be applied for a real system operating in simulated microgravity conditions.
Sensitivity Analysis of the DEM Model Numerical Parameters on the Value of the Angle of Repose of Lunar Regolith Analogs
Authors: Młynarczyk Przemysław , Kolusz Adam , Gallina Alberto
Published: January 2024

The discrete element method (DEM) is a numerical technique used in many areas of modern science to describe the behavior of bulk materials. Terramechanics of planetary soil analogs for in situ resource utilization activities is a research field where the use of DEM appears to be beneficial. Indeed, the close-to-physics modeling approach of DEM allows the researcher to gain much insight into the mechanical behavior of the regolith when it interacts with external devices in conditions that are hard to test experimentally. Nevertheless, DEM models are very difficult to calibrate due to their high complexity. In this paper, we study the influence of fundamental model parameters on specific simulation outcomes. We provide qualitative and quantitative assessments of the influence of DEM model parameters on the simulated repose angle and computational time. These results help to understand the behavior of the numerical model and are useful in the model calibration process.
Magnetic Separation of Lunar Regolith as its Beneficiation for Construction Effort on the Moon
Authors: Kobaka Janusz , Katzer Jacek , Seweryn Karol
Published: January 2024

A concept of magnetic separation of regolith for production of lunar aggregate is presented in the paper. Future construction effort on the Moon will require significant amounts of concrete-like composites. The authors formulate a hypothesis that magnetic separation of regolith would be a very efficient beneficiation procedure solving multiple civil engineering problems associated with properties of raw lunar soil. For the research program, 10 lunar soil simulants were used. The magnetic separation was feasible in majority of cases. Acquired lunar aggregate would be useful for both concrete-like composite production and covering the surface of a habitat. The aims of future research are pointed out in the paper.
9th Grade Language & Literature 8 Lesson Unit
Authors: Abby Hartzell
Published: January 2024

This 8 lesson 9th grade Language & Literature unit centers on Critical Literacy and Climate Action by exposing students to climate-related texts from diverse genres that foster critical literacy skills and build students’ baseline understanding of the climate crisis and its solutions. The unit covers several Common Core standards related to media literacy, research, and inquiry-based writing. The unit culminates in a student-choice driven climate action research project through which students demonstrate their ability to apply climate literacy concepts to a specific climate solution.
Die Bedeutung des Personzentrierten Ansatzes für eine moderne Frühpädagogik
Authors: Fröhlich-Gildhoff Klaus
Published: January 2024

Im vorliegenden Beitrag wird die These untersucht, dass zentrale Paradigmata einer sich zunehmend wissenschaftlich entwickelnden Frühpädagogik wesentliche Parallelen aufweisen zu den Grundannahmen und -erkenntnissen des Personzentrierten Ansatzes. Nach einer kurzen Darstellung des aktuellen Diskurses in der Frühpädagogik und den Essentials Personzentrierter Konzepte werden die Parallelen anhand von vier bedeutenden Aspekten untersucht: (1) der Grundannahme des aktiven, nach eigener Weiterentwicklung strebenden Menschen, (2) der Bedeutung der Beziehung, (3) der Bedeutung des Umfeldes, vor allem der Eltern, und (4) anhand der inhaltlichen-methodischen Dimensionen Entwicklungsförderung und Lernen. Es wird deutlich, dass zumindest implizit die Paradigmata des Personzentrierten Ansatzes sich in den Konzeptionierungen der Frühpädagogik wiederfinden – personzentrierte Pädagogik sollte sich vor diesem Hintergrund offensiver positionieren.
Die Geschichte der Personzentrierten Kinder- und Jugendpsychotherapie, Elternberatung und Familientherapie
Authors: Behr Michael , Hölldampf Dagmar
Published: January 2024

Der Beitrag ordnet die verschiedenen Entwicklungslinien von Konzepten seit dem frühen 20. Jahrhundert anhand bedeutender Publikationen. Quellen hierfür sind die Primärliteratur selbst sowie Übersichtsarbeiten zu historischen Vorläufern. Psychodynamische Hypothesen, wonach die Therapiewirkung in Deutungen des kindlichen Spiels bestünde, wurden schon in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren ersetzt durch Auffassungen über die Wirkmächtigkeit des Spiels selbst und die dies fördernde interpersonelle Beziehung. Im deutschsprachigen Raum entwickelte seit den 70er-Jahren vor allem Schmidtchen die klientenzentrierte Psychotherapie mit Kindern zu einer differenziert operationalisierten, wissenschaftlich begründeten Heilmethode. Weiterentwicklungen folgten durch Integration experienzieller Methoden, Betonung der Interaktionsprozesse mit der Therapeutenperson und durch Entwicklung störungsspezifischer Konzepte. In den USA entstanden in dieser Zeit spezielle Elterntrainings wie Filialtherapie und personzentrierte familientherapeutische Konzepte. Sowohl in den USA als auch in Deutschland wurden Wirksamkeitsstudien durchgeführt, die in zwei umfassenden Metaanalysen kulminieren.
Klienten sind Künstler
Authors: Gross Andreas
Published: January 2024

Ausgehend von Klientenarbeiten fokussiert dieser Aufsatz auf die Kongruenz von Klienten. Die in der Therapie verfertigten Produkte von zwei Klienten im Kindesalter verweisen den Autor auf deren schöpferische Tätigkeit. Dies öffnet den Blick auf den Klienten als Künstler, der kongruent handelt. Die hier gewählten Beispiele zweier Installationen weisen aus, dass die Künstler jeweils handelnd Themen entdecken, die uns alle etwas angehen: Wir möchten andern echt begegnen oder uns vor Angriffen schützen. Die hier abgebildeten von Klienten gebauten Kunstwerke werden diskutiert anhand von Themen wie dem Spiel, der klinischen Betrachtungsweise, der Aktualisierungs- und der Selbstbehauptungstendenz. Schließlich wird in Thesen ausgeführt, dass Klienten Künstler seien, künstlerische Produkte von Klienten als Veränderungsbotschaften zu verstehen seien und der Therapeut als Galerist fungiere.
Los servicios ecosistémicos derivados de la infraestructura verde en el paisaje urbano, Parque lineal Pablo Neruda, Guadalajara
Authors: Arias Orozco Silvia , Sánchez Zamarrón Rodolfo
Published: January 2024

El presente estudio pretende ser un instrumento de planificación a largo plazo, orientada a establecer acciones que conduzcan al desarrollo de una infraestructura ecológica. El objetivo es generar beneficios tangibles para las personas mediante el aprovechamiento de estos espacios, al tiempo que se ofrecen servicios ambientales y sociales que contribuyan a la creación de entornos habitables en el ámbito urbano. Esto se logra al mantener la naturaleza en la ciudad, conectando y enlazando la ciudad en el territorio y hacer la ciudad más fértil y dotarla de mayor resiliencia ante los retos de futuro. Por lo tanto, este documento se convierte en un eje estratégico que concreta las bases respecto a la conservación de la biodiversidad, logrando una infraestructura ecológica que promueva los servicios ecosistémicos y potencie a una ciudad donde naturaleza y urbe interactúen.
Hablemos de arquitectura (2021-22): Relatoría y aportaciones
Authors: Castro Salgado Selim Abdel , Rodríguez Pulido Alfonso , Moreno González Kaly Andrea
Published: January 2024

Presentamos aquí un panorama de los siete conversatorios denominados Hablemos de Arquitectura desarrollados al final del 2021 y principios del 2022, mismos que centraron el interés sobre las especialidades de los nuevos miembros de la Academia Nacional de Arquitectura capítulo Estado de Veracruz, quienes desde su ejercicio, su experiencia y visión particular generaron discusiones en torno a las oportunidades, amenazas, debilidades y fortalezas que existen en la actualidad en la arquitectura y las ciudades veracruzanas. Gracias al conjunto de perspectivas basadas en la experiencia de los especialistas invitados, así como el abanico de temáticas abordadas, se logró abonar una interesante reflexión sobre la arquitectura y la ciudad contemporáneas en el estado de Veracruz.
Complejidad e incertidumbre en la ciudad actual: Hacia un nuevo modelo conceptual
Authors: FERNÁNDEZ GÜELL JOSÉ MIGUEL
Published: January 2024

Los fenómenos de complejidad e incertidumbre han acompañado de forma indisoluble el devenir de la civilización humana desde la más remota Antigüedad. Sin embargo, los esfuerzos más rigurosos y continuados para conceptualizar dichos fenómenos y abordar los retos que plantean tuvieron lugar durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX. Ambos conceptos son perfectamente trasladables a las ciudades contemporáneas. Por un lado, la ciudad puede asimilarse a un organismo complejo, fruto de la invención de las sociedades humanas y construido a partir de múltiples iniciativas singulares a lo largo del tiempo, en las que han intervenido un gran número de protagonistas. Por otro lado, la incertidumbre es una constante propia de las ciudades, que viene generada mayormente por un entorno complejo, que envuelve y perturba la toma de decisiones sobre su futuro.
Agua corriente: hacia una praxis ambiental alternativa en torno al agua en algunos relatos de no ficción de excombatientes de las FARC-EP
Authors: Estrada Múnera Juan Pablo , Salazar Castaño Alejandra , Villegas Restrepo Juan Esteban
Published: January 2024

Since the signing of the Peace Accords in Colombia in 2016, different cultural productions that reflect on the armed conflict from an ecological perspective have emerged. One of these productions is Agua corriente (2022), an anthology of non-fiction stories written by signatories of said Accords and coordinated by the Master's Program in Creative Writing at the Caro y Cuervo Institute in Bogotá. From a critical environmental perspective, this article analyzes three of these stories — “Todo es agua” by Manuel Bolívar, “Aguas en guerra, aguas en paz” by Gabriel Ángel and “Río moribundo” by Elkin Carabalí—, in order to shed light on the different relationships that the signatories of the Agreements had with water, to conclude that, in all of them, the memory processes, linked to water, point to the emergence of an alternative environmental praxis for the post-conflict based on in land conservation, environmental ethics and water democracy.
El Petiso Orejudo de María Moreno: una mirada literaria de la eugenesia en la Argentina del siglo XX
Authors: Alós María Julieta
Published: January 2024

In this work I address El Petiso Orejudo, a text published by María Moreno in 1994 and republished in 2021. I am interested in reading how, from polyphony, the novel questions and re-signifies consolidated "truths" about the figure of Cayetano Santos Godino. I observe that in this text polyphony is achieved through multiple procedures, among which I highlight the introduction of fragments of non-literary discourse, stylisation and verbal irony. Through the narration of the events surrounding the infanticide Cayetano Santos Godino, María Moreno's text makes visible, interrogates and problematises the practices and discourses through which eugenics was installed in Argentina in the first decade of the 20th century.
Fractura, melancolía e imposibilidad: el socialismo mariateguiano, la literatura de José María Arguedas y el acontecer social indígena
Authors: Reyes Mesa Federico
Published: January 2024

From Mariateguian socialism and "El problema de la tierra" to the logics of representation in El zorro de arriba y el zorro de abajo (1971) and Todas las sangres (1964), novels by José María Arguedas, this text addresses the variables and particularities of indigenous social happenings in Latin America through a critical analysis of representation policies and their unquestionable connection to left-wing political projects in the region, particularly in the 20th century. Based on three key notions and the relationships that arise among them - the fracture of existence, which triggers melancholy, and the political attitude, which derives from and, at the same time, arises from impossibility - some of the appearances and mentions of indigenous ontologies in Arguedas' literature are given significance, thereby revealing the relationship between cultural production and the production of worlds, between aesthetics and politics.
Türkiye'nin Kredi Temerrüt Takası Primlerinin Merkez Bankası Başkanı Değişimlerine Tepkisi: Bir Olay Çalışması
Authors: SARIGÜL Haşmet
Published: January 2024

Bu çalışmada, Haziran 2017 – Ağustos 2023 döneminde gerçekleşen TCMB başkanı değişimleri ile Türkiye’nin kredi temerrüt takası (credit default swap – CDS) primleri arasındaki ilişki incelenmiştir. Ülke CDS’lerinde anormal prim değişimi ortaya çıkıp çıkmadığını analiz etmek için olay çalışması yöntemine başvurulmuştur. Olay öncesi ve sonrası dönemler arasındaki anormal prim farkları; normal dağılım gösteren serilerde bağımsız örneklem t–testi ve normal dağılıma uymayan serilerde Mann–Whitney U yöntemleri ile belirlenmiştir. Bulgular ilk üç merkez bankası değişiminde olay öncesi ve sonrası dönemler arasında anormal prim açısından istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki olmadığını ortaya koymuştur. Dördüncü başkan değişiminde ise olay öncesi ve sonrası on günlük dönemler arasında anormal primde azalış yönünde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark olduğu belirlenmiştir. Oynaklığın belirlenmesinde ise genelleştirilmiş otoregresif koşullu değişen varyans (generalized autoregressive conditional heteroskedasticity – GARCH) yaklaşımına başvurulmuştur. Olay sonrası ve öncesi dönemler arasındaki oynaklık farklılıklarının tespit edilebilmesi amacıyla modellere kukla değişkenler eklenmiştir. GARCH (p,q)

modellerinden elde edilen bulgular ikinci ve üçüncü merkez bankası başkanı değişimlerinde 10, 20 ve 30 günlük olay sonrası dönemlerin tamamında oynaklıkta artış olduğunu göstermektedir. Birinci ve dördüncü merkez bankası değişimlerinden sonraki her üç dönemde de oynaklık azalmıştır.
Türkiye’de Yükseköğretimde İç Denetim Eğitiminin Mevcut Durumu ve Geleceği Üzerine Bir Değerlendirme
Authors: TEZ Berna
Published: January 2024

Teknolojik gelişmelere paralel olarak iç denetim fonksiyonuna yeni sorumluluklar eklenmekte, bu durum mesleğin gerektirdiği yetkinliklere sahip iç denetçilere olan ihtiyacı giderek artırmaktadır. Bu ihtiyacın karşılanması, özellikle yükseköğretimdeki iç denetim eğitimlerine ağırlık verilmesi ve iç denetim konusunda farkındalığın geniş kitlelere yayılması ile mümkün olacaktır. Bu çalışma ile; Türkiye’de yükseköğretim sürecinde iç denetim ile ilgili derslerin verildiği üniversiteler ve programlar dikkate alınarak derslerin çeşitliliği ve sayıları, ders saatleri, türü, ön koşul ve AKTS değerleri kapsamında mevcut durumunun değerlendirilmesi ve iç denetim eğitiminin geleceğine ilişkin önerilerde bulunulması amaçlanmıştır. Çalışmada nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden doküman analizi ve içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılmış olup; Times Higher Education 2023 Dünya Üniversiteleri “öğretim” sıralamasına göre muhasebe ve finans alanında listelenen 52 Türk Üniversitesinin Nisan – Ağustos 2023 tarih aralığında, web sayfalarında ve ders bilgi paketlerinde yayınlanan nihai ders müfredatları incelenmiştir. Buna göre; iç denetimin iş dünyasındaki gelişim hızı dikkate alındığında, yükseköğretim sürecinde iç denetim eğitimi ile ilgili Türkiye’de istenilen düzeyde gelişmenin sağlanamadığı söylenebilir. Ortaya çıkan sonuçlar doğrultusunda, iç denetim mesleğinin önemini gelecekte de koruyabilmesi ve gelişimini sağlayabilmesi amacıyla çeşitli öneriler sunulmuştur.
Superficial Roughness and Micro Hardness of Nanoparticular Composite Resin Affect by Whitening Dentifrices Contain Optical Agent
Authors: Khalil Ibrahim Nibras
Published: January 2024

Background: Because of their aesthetic appeal, whitening toothpastes are now a common habit, especially among young adults. The effects of brushing with those novel dentifrices on the wear characteristics of resin composites are unknown. Materials and Methods   Sixty prepared samples of composite resin fabricate in plastic matrix and stored in distilled water for 24h. For surface roughness measurements, using Stylus profilometer and this considered initial roughness value. The specimens were randomly divided into three groups. Group A use distal water (Control Group), group B Oral B 3D White Perfection toothpaste, group C Colgate Luminous White Brilliant. After this, the electric toothbrush was used to brush the specimens in the three groups investigated for 2 minutes twice a day for 30 consecutive days, Surface roughness measurements using also stylus profilometer and micro hardness test this considered final values. Result: In Experiment there was greater diffrenss in GB and G C in relation to GA, with no differences among them. Conclusion: whitening dentifrices containing Blue covarine (optical agent) have an influential effect on surface characteristics (Superficial roughness and micro hardness) of nanoparticular composite resin.
The Effect Of CAD/CAM Waste on Mechanical Properties of Heat Cure Acrylic Resin
Authors: Abdul Reda Sadiq Dalia
Published: January 2024

Background: Being healthcare professionals, technicians must be aware of the safe disposal of biomedical waste and the recycling of dental materials to reduce biological risks to the environment. Objectives: Aim of the current study to evaluation the PMMA surface roughness and hardness after recycling and reuse of waste zirconia material from the CAD/CAM production method as effective filler. Materials and Methods: The Zirconia fiber was collected from the CAM machine after the milling procedure. Then, standard sieves for ISO standardization no. 40, 60 and 100 were used respectively to reach a fine grain size of 150μm. Zirconia of 1% wt. it was added to the PMMA resin base of 99% wt., Zirconia of 3% wt. it was added to the PMMA resin base of 97% wt and Zirconia at 5% wt. it has been added to PMMA resin base of 95% wt. to reach a PMMA/Zirconia composite of three different filler ratios then compared with Polymethyl methacrylate without additives. The conventional heat-curing method using a water bath was applied to polymerize the disc samples for both surface roughness and hardness tests. The data of this study are analyzed by One-way ANOVA (post-hoc/Tukey test) performed at a significant P-value of (p≤0.05) and a 95%confidence level. Results: After comparing the results, a significant difference was observed in the surface roughness and hardness of PMMA/5% Zirconia composites compared to other tested groups (p≤0.05). Conclusion: The 1%, 3% and 5% wt. of Zirconia -fibers as a filler would be an effective percentage to decrease the surface roughness of the PMMA 5% wt. of Zirconia -fibers as a filler would be an effective percentage to increase the surface hardness of the PMMA.
The Effect of Polishing Techniques on Surface Hardness of De-flex Denture Base
Authors: Hazim Kassoob Ahmed , Nafea Yaseen Ihab
Published: January 2024

Background: As usual "Poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA)" resin was stilled the greatest material used for denture foundations despite their identified disadvantage. Attempts to overwhelm these difficulties were advanced through the introduction of new denture base materials counting the injection-moulded thermoplastic resins. Aim: To assess and compare the surface hardness of thermoplastic resin material before and after different treatments. Material and Methods: Whole of 40 circular specimens of dimensions (30 mm × 2 mm-diameter and thickness respectively) divided into fourgroup according to the surface treatment. Each group ofmaterial have (10) specimens. The first group was polishedwith pumice, the second group was polished with pumice andthen glazed, the third group was polished with burninginvestment and then glaze and the fourth group was finishedand glazed without adding any polishing material. Digitalsurface hardness tester meter Shore (D) device was used forindicating the value rigidity of specimens after surfacepolishing treatment. Results: After comparing the results, InGeneral, there were significance difference among the controland experimental groups (P ≤ 0.05). Conclusions: - The meanvalues of the surface rigidity test were decreased in thecontrol groups of De-flex material, while the surface hardnesstest was increased in the experimental groups after polishingwith Glaze material.