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Navigating the ethical terrain: Off-label and experimental treatments in medical case reports
Authors: Jeyaraman Madhan , Jeyaraman Naveen , Ramasubramanian Swaminathan , Balaji Sangeetha
Published: September 2024

This article explores the ethical considerations surrounding the reporting of off-label and experimental treatments in medical case reports, with a focus on fields such as oncology, psychiatry, and pediatrics. It emphasizes the balance between innovation and evidence-based medicine, highlighting the critical role of case reports in disseminating clinical experiences and advancing medical knowledge. The discussion delves into the ethical framework guiding case reporting, including principles of patient autonomy, informed consent, non-maleficence, beneficence, justice, and transparency. Challenges such as negative outcome reporting, commercial interests, and the balance between innovation and caution are examined. Recommendations for ethical vigilance, the development of comprehensive guidelines, and the role of regulatory bodies are proposed to ensure patient safety and uphold scientific integrity. The article concludes by underscoring the importance of a collaborative effort among clinicians, researchers, ethicists, and regulatory bodies to foster the responsible advancement of medical science while adhering to the highest ethical standards.
Present status and future directions: Apexification
Authors: Chauhan Sachin , Chauhan Radha , Bhasin Prashant , Sharaf Bhavna G
Published: September 2024

The success rate of apexification is primarily determined by multiple factors, including the material used, the size of the open apex compared to the length of the root, and the technique used in each case. The main objective of this review was to provide an update on the present management of open apex to identify factors and circumstances that may influence the success of apexification using different materials and techniques. Future research on apexification should focus on how to treat open apices with wide periapical lesions without surgery. Previously, the predictability of these parameters with non-surgical procedures was uncertain, but now, with the use of a dental operating microscope, it has become more predictable. Another reason could be that extra visits are no longer required due to major advances in the armamentarium and materials used for apexification.
Restless head syndrome: A retrospective study
Authors: Prakash Sanjay , Vadodaria Varoon , Chawda Niraj , Shah Chetsi S , Prakash Anurag
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is characterized by an urge to move with an unpleasant sensation in the lower limbs. RLS typically affects the legs. However, it can also affect several other body regions, such as the arms, abdomen, face, neck, head, and genital area. There are only a few reports of the RLS variant affecting the head.

AIM

To assess the epidemiological, clinical, and other aspects of the RLS variant affecting the head.

METHODS

We conducted a retrospective study of 17 adult patients (> 18 years) who met the RLS criteria and simultaneously experienced RLS-like symptoms in the head.

RESULTS

The median age at which symptoms appeared was 41.6 years. Males and females were equally affected (1.1:1). All 17 patients had uncomfortable sensations in the lower legs. Insomnia or disturbed sleep was the most common comorbidity (n = 16, 88.2%). However, headache was the most common presenting or primary symptom (n = 10, 70.5%). Dizziness or an abnormal sensation in the head was the second most common presenting symptom (5 patients, 29.4%). Other presenting features were leg pain, backache, and generalized body pain. All patients responded favorably to dopaminergic medications.

CONCLUSION

If RLS-related unpleasant sensations and pain are felt in the head, they may be misinterpreted as headache, dizziness, or psychosomatic symptoms. RLS and headaches in a subset of patients may be two phenotypic manifestations of the same disorder.
Effect of gamification applications on success of dentistry students
Authors: Deniz Hatice Ahsen , Polat Balkan Elif , İncebeyaz Burak , Kamburoğlu Kıvanç
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Gamification, the use of game materials in education, has been used in several scientific fields, and studies have demonstrated its effectiveness in student comprehension.

AIM

To evaluate whether the success of 4th- and 5th-grade dentistry students increases when using the gamification applications Kahoot! and Mentimeter.

METHODS

An experimental design was used to measure the effect of gamification applications on students who were taught using the traditional method. For this purpose, Mentimeter and Kahoot! applications were used in this experimental study. Three groups of 4th- and 5th-grade students were formed: Mentimeter, Kahoot!, and control groups. The effect of gamification applications on achievement was evaluated by administering a post-test to these groups after the instructional process. One-way analysis of variance and t -tests were used for statistical analyses.

RESULTS

A total of 35.5% of the students were in the Mentimeter group, 29.8% in the Kahoot! group, and 34.6% in the control group. Of the total number of students, 54.8% were female and 45.2% were male, while 52.2% were 5th-grade students and 47.8% were 4th-grade students. The overall grade point average was found to be 66.65 (range, 24-100). There was a statistically significant difference in average success scores between students of different groups (P = 0.003 < 0.05) and grades (P = 0.036 < 0.05). The average success score was the highest in the Mentimeter group (71.64) and the lowest in the Kahoot! group (62.15). In the control group, this score was 65.41. The average success score was higher for students in the 5th-grade (68.16) and for female students (68.84).

CONCLUSION

Gamification has a great potential in the education of dentomaxillofacial radiology students. Mentimeter outperformed both the Kahoot! and the traditional method in terms of average student success rates.
Macular microvascular and structural changes on optical coherence tomography angiography in atypical optic neuritis
Authors: Mahatme Chinmay , Kaushik Madhurima , Saravanan Veerappan Rathinasabapathy , Kumar Karthik , Shah Virna M
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND

Atypical optic neuritis, consisting of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) or myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD), has a very similar presentation but different prognostic implications and long-term management strategies. Vascular and metabolic factors are being thought to play a role in such autoimmune neuro-inflammatory disorders, apart from the obvious immune mediated damage. With the advent of optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA), it is easy to pick up on these subclinical macular microvascular and structural changes.

AIM

To study the macular microvascular and structural changes on OCTA in atypical optic neuritis.

METHODS

This observational cross-sectional study involved 8 NMOSD and 17 MOGAD patients, diagnosed serologically, as well as 10 healthy controls. Macular vascular density (MVD) and ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer thickness (GCIPL) were studied using OCTA.

RESULTS

There was a significant reduction in MVD in NMOSD and MOGAD affected as well as unaffected eyes when compared with healthy controls. NMOSD and MOGAD affected eyes had significant GCIPL thinning compared with healthy controls. NMOSD unaffected eyes did not show significant GCIPL thinning compared to healthy controls in contrast to MOGAD unaffected eyes. On comparing NMOSD with MOGAD, there was no significant difference in terms of MVD or GCIPL in the affected or unaffected eyes.

CONCLUSION

Although significant microvascular and structural changes are present on OCTA between atypical optic neuritis and normal patients, they could not help in differentiating between NMOSD and MOGAD cases.
Synthetic data as an investigative tool in hypertension and renal diseases research
Authors: Jamal Aleena , Singh Som , Qureshi Fawad
Published: September 2024

There is a growing body of clinical research on the utility of synthetic data derivatives, an emerging research tool in medicine. In nephrology, clinicians can use machine learning and artificial intelligence as powerful aids in their clinical decision-making while also preserving patient privacy. This is especially important given the epidemiology of chronic kidney disease, renal oncology, and hypertension worldwide. However, there remains a need to create a framework for guidance regarding how to better utilize synthetic data as a practical application in this research.
Independent-Nursing Activities: Aromatherapy, Hand Massage, and Music Therapy for Insomnia Elderly.
Authors: Mutia Annisa  , Dwi Nurviyandari Kusuma Wati
Published: October 2024

The elderly are an age group presenting a substantial risk of experiencing sleep problems. About 81.6% of the elderly from the author’s previous research showed poor sleep quality contributed to various diseases. The current approaches regarding sleep hygiene in society are keen to start mostly with an alternative or complementary therapy rather than consuming sleeping pills. Previous studies showed the possibility of strengthening productivity by combining three-intervention of nursing to relax the body and stimulate the brain’s waves for sleeping. This case study aimed to analyze the application of evidence-based practice as the primary intervention in dealing with Insomnia elderly at one of the social institutions in 2019. The procedure was a combination of aromatherapy, hand massage, and music therapy for 30-minute each repetition five times a week for five weeks at the same time for three women with sleep disorders: a Chinese senior (Mrs. S, 79 y/o), a wheelchair user (Mrs. N, 76 y/o), and well-spoken elderly (Mrs. A, 60 y/o). The therapy was measured subjectively and objectively amid participants’ opinions, achievement of nursing outcomes, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) instrument within three periods. The assessment in PSQI showed a significant-decreasing score for each participant: (1) 19-9-6, (2) 13-9-5, and (3) 18-10-5, respectively, during the pre-mid-post assessment. This modified intervention was provided to enhance the effectiveness of therapy from the previous study such as the lengthy duration, frequency, and scheduling.  Social institutions as a form of service for the elderly can encourage nurses or nursing students to apply this combined intervention to overcome the problem of Insomnia. The recommendation is to continue playing passive music at night as a bedtime ritual regularly performed each day. The benefits are reducing pre-bedtime (sleep onset latency), improving sleep quality, and allowing older people to be better and more productive during the day.
The Impact of Blockchain Technologies on Project Management and the Complementary Role of AI
Authors:   Technische Universität München, Germany, Wagner Philipp , Wagner Thomas ,   Technische Universität München, Germany, Wagner Reinhard ,   Tiba Managementberatung GmbH, Germany
Published: October 2024

While currently, general attention is focused on generative AI applications such as ChatGPT and their impact on project management; there is hardly any talk of blockchain applications. Using a bibliometric analysis of the pertinent literature, we can show a significant increase in the application of blockchain technology to project management and a clear link between AI, blockchain technology, and project management. Our research shows not only a significant increase in publications in the field of the application of blockchain technologies in project management, particularly in the construction industry and in China, but also the first concrete examples of application in the area of contract management, smart contracts, secure payment transactions as well as data management. The results of our research show in a unique way the direct connection between AI and blockchain technologies and their application in project management using the example of smart contracts with secure payment transactions in plant construction. This opens up a fascinating field of research and provides practitioners with exciting insights into an innovative application for AI and blockchain technologies.
Transformation of the Education Landscape in an AI Environment
Authors:   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine, Bushuyev Sergiy , Bushuyeva Natalia ,   Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, Ukraine, Murzabekova Svetlana ,   Nursultan Nazarbayev Educational Foundation, Kazakhstan, Khusainova Maira ,   Nursultan Nazarbayev Educational Foundation, Kazakhstan, Saidullayev Rakhmatullo ,   Nursultan Nazarbayev Educational Foundation, Kazakhstan
Published: October 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of education has brought about transformative changes, shaping the way students learn and educators teach. This abstract explores the current trends of education technology within the context of an AI environment as of 2022. The study delves into key developments such as personalized learning platforms, adaptive learning systems, and AI-enhanced teaching tools that leverage machine learning algorithms to tailor educational experiences to individual student needs. Additionally, gamification and immersive learning, along with the integration of blockchain for secure academic credentialing, are discussed as emerging trends in the education technology landscape. The accelerated adoption of remote and blended learning platforms, fueled by the COVID-19 pandemic, is also acknowledged, emphasizing the crucial role AI plays in optimizing online education. The paper addresses the ethical considerations associated with the increasing prevalence of AI in education, focusing on concerns such as data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the responsible and inclusive use of AI systems. The study concludes by emphasizing the dynamic nature of the education technology landscape, suggesting the need for ongoing research and adaptation to ensure that AI continues to enhance the educational experience for students and educators alike.
On the relationship between the logarithmic lower order of coefficients and the growth of solutions of complex linear differential equations in C\{z_0}
Authors: Dahmani Abdelkader , Belaidi Benharrat
Published: September 2024

In this article, we study the growth of solutions of the homogeneous complex linear differential equation f(k) + Ak-1(z)f(k-1) + ··· + A1(z)f' + A0(z)f = 0, where the coefficients Aj(z) (j = 0, 1, …, k-1) are analytic or meromorphic functions in ℂ \ {z0}. Under the sufficient condition that there exists one dominant coefficient by its logarithmic lower order or by its logarithmic lower type, we extend some precedent results due to Liu, Long, and Zeng and others.
Strongly quasilinear elliptic systems with perturbations through yong measures
Authors: Daife Abdelali , Azroul Elhoussine
Published: September 2024

We use the Galerkin method to obtain weak solutions for strongly quasilinear elliptic systems in the Sobolev space W1,p0(Ω; ℝm) of the form Gϖ(x) = f(x,ϖ,Dϖ) in Ω, with ϖ(x) = 0 on ∂Ω, where the term Gϖ(x) includes perturbations. Our approach involves the use of Young measures to obtain the desired results.
A class of constacyclic codes of length 2pˢ over Fp^m[u,v] / ⟨u², v², uv − vu⟩
Authors: Ahendouz Youssef , Ismail Akharraz
Published: September 2024

Let p be an odd prime number. This paper investigates λ-constacyclic codes of length 2ps over the ring Rᵤ,ᵥ = Fpm[u,v] / ⟨u², v², uv − vu⟩, where λ = ψ + ρu + ηv + τuv, with ψ, ρ, η, τ ∈ Fpm, ψ ∈ F*pm, and ρ, η not both zero. When λ = μ² for some μ ∈ Rᵤ,ᵥ, the structures of all λ-constacyclic codes of length 2ps over Rᵤ,ᵥ are determined and can be expressed as the sum of a (−μ)-constacyclic code and a μ-constacyclic code of length ps. When λ is not a square, we classify these codes into four distinct types, provide the number of codewords for each type, and give the details of their dual codes.
Semicontinuity and X-rank
Authors: Ballico Edoardo
Published: September 2024

Let X ⊂ ℙr be an integral and non-degenerate variety. For each q ∈ ℙr, the X-rank rX(q) of q is the minimal cardinality of a subset of X whose linear span contains q. Obviously, rX-1(1) = X. In this note, we give conditions which assure that rX-1(2) ∪ X is not closed in ℙr and hence the function rX is not semicontinuous.
A Godunov-type scheme for the Saint-Venant-Exner equations with a moving steady states
Authors: Sore Seydou , Babacar Leye  , Yacouba Simpore
Published: September 2024

The Saint-Venant-Exner system is widely used in industrial codes to model the transport of bed sediments. In practice, most of the methods used for its numerical resolution suffer from significant stability problems due to the fact that they are mainly guaranteed by separation techniques which allow weak coupling between hydraulic and morphodynamic software. The search for an adequate alternative method to this problem is a focus towards which several approaches converge. Recently, many authors have proposed acceptable methods but they are not so trivial to implement in an industrial context and some do not take into account all aspects such as mobile steady states. In this work, we derive a well-balanced scheme that takes into account all stable states, to approach weak solutions of the sediment transport model in shallow waters. We demonstrate that it captures exactly all regular steady solutions with non-evanescent velocities, retains water level positivity and is able to degenerate to a classical shallow water model when the sedimentary transport flow is null. A number of numerical test cases are also presented to illustrate these properties.
Secure equitable subdivision number of graphs
Authors: Alex Annie , Sangeetha V
Published: September 2024

A dominating set S of a graph G(V, E) is called a secure dominating set, if for each vertex x belongs to V(G) \ S there exists at least one vertex y in S such that y  belongs to the neighbourhood of x and a vertex y can be replaced by a vertex x without losing domination property. A secure dominating set S is a secure equitable dominating set if for each x in V(G) \ S and the vertex y in S, which replaces x, we have |deg(x)-deg(y)| is less than or equal to 1. In this paper, we initiate the study of a new domination parameter, the secure equitable subdivision number of graphs. Also, we introduce the definitions of the secure equitable subdivision critical graphs and the secure equitable subdivision stable graphs. Further, we study the construction of a secure equitable subdivision critical graph.
Stochastic fractional integrodiﬀerential equations with jumps: application to an averaging principle
Authors: Ibrahima Faye  , Moussa Diouf  , Ba Demba Bocar
Published: September 2024

In this work we deal with a stochastic fractional integrodiﬀerential equation associated to a Poisson random measure. We ﬁrst prove existence and uniqueness of solution in the case of Lipschitz coeﬃcients but also in the non Lipschitz case. In the second part, we establish an averaging principle in the sense of Khasminskii approach for a class of this equation with non lipschitz coeﬃcients and weak averaging conditions.
Unveiling change-point detection with ARMA-GARCH models
Authors: Katchekpele Edoh , Geraldo Issa Cherif , Kpanzou Tchilabalo Abozou
Published: September 2024

This paper delves into the asymptotic theory of a Cumulative Sum (CUSUM)-type test designed for detecting change points in the variance of AutoRegressive Moving-Average models, incorporating Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroscedasticity innovations. We demonstrate that, under the null hypothesis (no change), the CUSUM test statistic converges to the supremum of a standard Brownian bridge. Using a Monte Carlo simulation, we highlight the strong performance of our proposed test when compared to the methods by Song and Kang. Furthermore, we provide a real-world data analysis to showcase the practical application of our test.
Regularization method and a posteriori error estimates for the bilateral obstacle problem
Authors: Bouchlaghem Mohammed , Mermri El Bekkay , Mellah Zhor
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we present a relatively complete analysis of the regularization method for of the bilateral obstacle problem with a non-homogeneous condition on the boundary. We provide both the convergence result and a priori estimates. Then by the duality theory from the convex analysis, we determine the dual problem associated with the of the bilateral obstacle problem. Based on this dual problem, we provide a posteriori error estimates for the continuous and the discrete problems. The a posteriori error estimates are desired for the practical implementation of the regularized problem.
The equations coupled by Von Karman system with thermoelasticity
Authors: El-Aqqad Brahim
Published: September 2024

The aim of this paper is to study the model of the von Karman evolution coupled to the thermoelastic equation, with rotational inertia and clamped boundary conditions. We establish the existence and uniqueness of a weak solution related to the dynamic model. Towards the conclusion, we employ the finite difference method to approximate the solution to our problem.
Mertens's formula, k-full numbers and sum of two squares
Authors: Jakimczuk Rafael
Published: September 2024

In this article we prove generalizations of the well-known Mertens's formula. We also define some arithmetic functions related to the exponents of the primes in the prime factorization of the positive integers and study its average. Finally, we study square-free numbers, s-full numbers and perfect powers not exceeding x which can be represented as sums of two squares.
Reseña: Flavio Gallardo Acevedes, Evelyn Montserrat Gonzzali Bárcenas, María de Jesús Medina Arellano y Fabiola Villela, Ciencia forense y evidencia científica
Authors: Aguirre López Edit Monserrat
Published: October 2024

Este texto es autoría de Flavio Gallardo Acevedes, Evelyn Montserrat Gonzzali Bárcenas, María de Jesús Medina Arellano y Fabiola Villela, en el cual centran su atención en la relación que existe entre la ciencia forense, los derechos humanos, la evidencia científica, la toma de decisiones y el impacto que estas tienen para los fines de la justicia enmarcados en un contexto internacional de los derechos humanos, como el acceso a la verdad, la reparación del daño, la no repetición y el esclarecimiento de los hechos.
Development and Validation of the Hungarian Short ECR-R in a Large Nationally Representative Study and a Large Community Study of Mothers Raising Young Children
Authors: Dupont Kinga , Gervai Judit , Tóth Ildikó , Török Szabolcs , Danis Ildikó
Published: October 2024

Introduction: The Hungarian version of the 36-item self-report Experiences in Close Relationships – Revised (ECR-R-HU) questionnaire assessing adult romantic attachment has been published recently. Short versions provide a useful tool for large-scale research and in the clinical field as well. Aims: The present study reports developing and validating the short form of the Hungarian version of the ECR-R (ECR-R-HU-SF).Methods: The development of the short form, data reduction, and item selection were performed in a nationally representative adult (18+) community sample (N = 958; Study 1). The newly developed ECR-R-HU-SF was then tested and validated in a different national study representative of children aged 3–36 months, using data from respondent mothers with diverse sociodemographic backgrounds (N = 980; Study 2). Results: In Study 1, using randomly split subsamples, the ECR-R-HU-SF retained 8 items and confirmed the original two-factor structure of the measure. The subscales showed very good reliability and correlated highly with their corresponding original long versions. Psychometric properties, construct (convergent) validity, sociodemographic associations, and mean population scores for the short-version subscales (Avoidance, Anxiety) were compared with those of the long version. In Study 2, subscales were highly reliable, and scores correlated in the expected directions with related constructs (depressive mood, perceived stress). Conclusions: In summary, the ECR-R-HU-SF is a valid instrument that can be used as an effective screening tool for measuring adult romantic attachment.
Vulnerability to heat-related mortality and the effect of prevention measures: a time-stratified case-crossover study in Switzerland
Authors: Ragettli Martina S. , Flückiger Benjamin , Vienneau Danielle , Domingo-Irigoyen Silvia , Koschenz Markus , Röösli Martin
Published: October 2024

BACKGROUND: Swiss climate scenarios predict increases in the frequency and intensity of extreme heat episodes in the future. For the effective prevention of heat-related mortality, several aspects of the population’s vulnerability to heat must be understood on a local level.
METHODS: A nationwide analysis of individual death records was conducted, enabling a more comprehensive understanding than typical heat studies based on aggregated data. A total of 320,306 individual death records from the Swiss National Cohort with precise address information during the warm season (May to September) from 2003–2016 were linked to indoor and outdoor high-resolution daily temperature estimates. A time-stratified case-crossover study combined with distributed lag non-linear models was then performed to assess the temperature-mortality associations for various causes of death and to estimate the potential effect modification of individual characteristics. Additionally, it was explored whether the effect of extreme heat changed over time in regions with and without cantonal heat-health action plans (HHAPs).
RESULTS: Using the temperature with the lowest cause-specific mortality risk (minimum mortality temperature) as the reference temperature, extreme heat (defined as ambient daily maximum temperature reaching 33 °C) was associated with a strong increase in all-cause mortality (odds ratio (OR): 1.21, 95% CI: 1.17–1.25) and disease-specific mortality from Alzheimer’s disease and dementia (OR: 1.67, 95% CI: 1.48–1.88), COPD (OR: 1.37, 95% CI: 1.12–1.67), diabetes (OR: 1.34, 95% CI: 1.06–1.70), and myocardial infarction (OR: 1.26, 95% CI: 1.10–1.44). Indoor temperatures above 24 °C were found to be critical for mortality. The population most vulnerable to heat included older adults (≥75 years), unmarried individuals, people with a low education level, older women with low neighbourhood socioeconomic position, and men under 75 years old with low socioeconomic position. Overall, the risk of heat-related all-cause mortality in 2009–2016 was lower than that in 2003–2008. The decrease was significantly stronger in the region where cantonal HHAPs were implemented.
CONCLUSIONS: This study provides important information for planning targeted and effective measures to reduce heat-related health risks in Switzerland. It demonstrates that HHAPs contribute to reducing heat-related mortality, although they may not reach the high-risk population of individuals with low socioeconomic position. Future prevention efforts should also target the less privileged population, including people younger than 75 years.
Burst that Bubble. Gastric Perforation from an Ingested Intragastric Balloon: A Case Report
Authors: Martinez Miriam , Faiss Kristopher , Sehgal Neha
Published: September 2024

Introduction: More than 40% of Americans are considered obese, resulting in annual healthcare costs estimated at $173 billion.1,2 Various interventions exist to address obesity including lifestyle modification, medications, and several surgical options. A novel ingestible intragastric balloon that self-deflates and is excreted approximately four months post-ingestion is being used in other countries such as Australia, Mexico, and several European countries. Currently, however, there are no US Food and Drug Administration-approved, commercially available options like this in the United States. Case Report: We present a case of a 31-year-old, obese male who presented to the emergency department for abdominal pain approximately 10 weeks after the ingestion of an inflatable balloon for weight loss treatment in Mexico. He was found to have a gastric perforation and required an emergent exploratory laparotomy. Conclusion: While ingestible, weight-loss balloons are not yet commercially available in the United States, emergency physicians may still encounter complications of such devices.
Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver is Less Effective for Core Stability During High Load Tasks: A Systematic Review
Authors: Aragón Salamanca Julio Cesar
Published: October 2024

Context: The abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) is a technique commonly used to activate deep core muscles for the prevention and rehabilitation of low back pain. However, its benefits during high-load tasks (HLT) are unclear. Objectives: The primary objective of this article is to review the literature to determine whether the use of ADIM enhances core stabilization during HLT. Additionally, we will examine if other factors, beyond load, could influence the effectiveness of this activation maneuver. Methods: A search was conducted using PubMed databases for studies that compared interventions using ADIM to those without ADIM. The literature search spanned from January 1981 to March 2024. Only studies that included kinematic assessments were selected. Results: The search yielded 359 studies, of which 24 were included in the final analysis. Task load was analyzed based on Mottram and Comerford's criteria, alongside other approaches such as the source of the perturbation applied to the subject and body position. In conditions using ADIM, better performance was observed in only 16.66% of interventions with HLT, whereas other conditions (OC) without ADIM performed better in 83.33% of interventions using HLT. When core stability was tested against external perturbations, ADIM was less effective in all scenarios. In lying positions, ADIM performed better in 4 tasks, while OC performed better in 2. In upright positions, ADIM was more effective in 7 tasks, while OC performed better in 6. Conclusions: The findings suggest that ADIM should not be used if the goal is to train core stability and strength during HLT. Abdominal drawing-in maneuver was less effective for stabilizing the core during tasks involving external perturbations, and its use was also less decisive in upright positions.
Investigating the Frequency of Digital Technology Usage Among Dentists in Zahedan - 2023
Authors: Mahmoudzadeh Sagheb Alireza , Hosseini Tabatabaei Somayeh
Published: October 2024

Background: Many new technologies are being used in dentistry, enhancing and accelerating dental procedures. However, there is still a lack of a comprehensive and coherent understanding of the extent of technology use and the factors influencing its adoption in any specific society. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the frequency of digital technology use among dentists in Zahedan, Iran, in 2023. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, ninety-three dentists working in Zahedan city were investigated. Simple random sampling was used to select participants, and a questionnaire was administered that included sections on demographic information (gender, experience, workplace, level of degree, level of education), administrative and communicative aspects (4 questions), clinical and diagnostic aspects (9 questions), and reasons for not using certain technologies. The validity of the questionnaire was 100%, and the reliability was 0.8. Data analysis was performed using frequency analysis and comparisons between groups, which were conducted using the chi-square or Fisher's exact test. A P-value of less than 0.05 (P < 0.05) was considered statistically significant. Results: The usage rate of digital technologies among dentists in Zahedan was 60.2% low, 35.5% moderate, and 4.3% high. There was a significant relationship between the use of digital technologies and factors such as gender (P < 0.001), workplace (P < 0.001), experience (P < 0.006), and level of education (P < 0.002). However, no significant relationship was found between digital technology use and the level of degree. Digital radiography was the most commonly used technology, with a usage rate of 74.3%. The most frequently used administrative and communicative technology was the "use of communication program or software with other centers," at 49.9%. The majority of digital technologies began to be adopted from 2019 onwards. The main reason for not using administrative and communicative technologies was "inaccessibility," while the primary reason for not using clinical and diagnostic technologies was deemed "unnecessary use." Conclusions: The use of digital technologies by dentists in Zahedan was found to be low. Given the limited adoption of digital technologies in dentistry, it is essential to provide more training for dentists and to facilitate better access to these technologies in the field.
PENGGUNAAN KONTRASEPSI PADA WANITA PREMENOPAUSE DI INDONESIA: PREVALENSI DAN DETERMINAN
Authors: Arifa Riza Fatma , Sulistiawan Dedik
Published: September 2024

Latar belakang: Wanita pramenopause menghadapi tantangan kesehatan reproduksi yang ditandai dengan siklus menstruasi yang tidak teratur dan fluktuasi hormonal, sehingga membuat mereka rentan terhadap kehamilan yang tidak diinginkan dan masalah kesehatan lainnya. Memahami kebutuhan dan preferensi kontrasepsi pada wanita pramenopause sangat penting untuk strategi keluarga berencana yang efektif. Namun, penelitian sebelumnya yang mengevaluasi penggunaan kontrasepsi pada wanita pramenopause di Indonesia masih terbatas.
Tujuan: Studi ini mengkaji prevalensi dan determinan sosioekonomi penggunaan kontrasepsi di kalangan wanita pramenopause.
Metode: Data Survei Sosial Ekonomi Nasional (Susenas) periode Maret 2022 yang mencakup 126.444 wanita menikah pramenopause berusia 35-49 tahun digunakan pada penelitian ini. Prevalensi diukur menggunakan persentase, dan faktor yang berhubungan dengan penggunaan kontrasepsi pada wanita pramenopause dianalisis menggunakan regresi logistik multinomial.
Hasil: Prevalensi penggunaan kontrasepsi pada wanita premenopause sebesar 54,9%. Kontrasepsi hormonal merupakan jenis kontrasepsi yang paling banyak digunakan (44,2%), di mana suntikan (27,7%) dan pil (11,5%) mendominasi. Regresi logistik multinomial menunjukkan bahwa penggunaan kontrasepsi berhubungan dengan usia, tingkat pendidikan, tempat tinggal, jenis kepesertaan asuransi kesehatan, dan status ekonomi rumah tangga.
Kesimpulan: Meskipun kesuburan menurun seiring bertambahnya usia, lebih dari setengah populasi wanita pramenopause di Indonesia menggunakan kontrasepsi. Pilihan kontrasepsi, khususnya metode jangka pendek hormonal pada wanita premenopause perlu ditinjau kembali. Komunikasi, informasi, dan edukasi yang komprehensif yang berkaitan dengan potensi efek samping dan dampak kesehatan dari setiap metode kontrasepsi harus diberikan kepada semua calon klien, tanpa memandang latar belakang.
ASSESSING VALIDITY AND RELIABILITY OF PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL VIOLENCE VICTIMIZATION INSTRUMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN DATING RELATIONSHIPS
Authors: Ayu Suci Musvita , Gustina Erni , Sofiana Liena , Halimatusa’diyah Thoharoh , Soeharto Soeharto , Sukarelawan Moh. Irma , Matahari Ratu , Jatmika Septian Emma Dwi
Published: September 2024

Background: Couple victimization among adolescents has an impact on their physical and psychology.  The objectives of this study were to evaluate the validity and reliability of a physical and psychological violence scale among dating adolescents. Methods: A total of 294 students participated in this study. The participants were chosen using a basic random sampling approach. The validity of the proposed scale was assessed using expert judgement, t-values, and Standardized Loading Factors (SLFs) using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The reliability of each construct was determined using the Construct Reliability (CR) value. The acquired data satisfied the criterion for goodness-of-fit based on Confirmatory Factor Analysis. The experts deemed a total of 37 items valid. Results: The Confirmatory Factor Analysis demonstrates that the 32-item scale measuring victims of physical and psychological violence meets the criteria for validity and reliability. The t-values range from 6.41 to 17.87, the standardized loading factor ranges from 0.38 to 0.85 confirming construct validity achieved, and the construct reliability ranges from 0.89 to 0.93 showing all construct or latent factors achieving acceptable reliability criteria. Conclusion: Victims of physical and psychological assault met the criteria for being valid and reliable.
Oral and craniomaxillofacial syndromes and disorders: the person behind the name
Authors: Grillo Ricardo , Queiroz Adalmir , Júnio Jeová , Jodas Claudio , Teixeira Rubens
Published: September 2024

Objectives: A syndrome is a correlated set of medical signs and symptoms. This study seeks to develop a nonexhaustive list of biographies of medical eponym. Researchers who originally described and named oral and raniomaxillofacial syndromes and disorders have contributed widely used figures.
Methods: The authors searched Pubmed for names of researchers in quotation marks, one by one. Two websites, a medical name dictionary and a free encyclopedia were taken over to expand the author´s data. The original work and the ear of publication were communicated to each author.
Results: A list of 20 biographies was compiled that were relevant to 18 distinct oral and craniomaxillofacial syndromes or disorders was compiled and sorted by year of publication.
Conclusions: The use of medical names is not necessary for anatomical applications alone. Syndromes and disordersare better communicated when medical eponyms are used. The authors believe that namesake on this topic will not stop
being used.
SIALOLITHIASIS: REVIEW
Authors: Misakyan Martin
Published: September 2024

Objectives. Sialolithiasis is the most common obstructive salivary gland disease, responsible for approximately 50% of salivary glands pathology cases.
The aim of this study is to provide the literature review to present the incident rate, etiology, diagnostic and treatment trends of sialolithiasis
Materials and methods: Data from the Medline database, PubMed.gov and supplementary sources were used to conduct a systematic literature search.
Results: The 116 studies were analyzed. The relevant data were exported, summarized and presented.
Conclusion: The most of available studies regarding the incidence rate of sialolithiasis have been based on selected hospital data and there are a few multicenter analyses. The etiology of salivary stones formation remains not completely clear and various hypotheses have been put forward, thus research into etiologic factors is still continues. Despite the introduction of new technologies in the diagnostics of salivary gland,
the routine methods like radiographs and ultrasound examination are still relevant and widely used. Gland preserving techniques in the treatment of sialolithiasis have continuously replaced radical surgery
Comparative study for Enhancing Poly (methyl-methacrylate) (PMMA) Performance with Engineered Nanomaterials
Authors: Shaaban Ahmed
Published: September 2024

Objectives:The current study was intended to evaluate and compare the effect of addition of Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles versus Zirconium oxide nanoparticles to denture base materials regarding: impact strength and water sorption
Materials and Methods: Thirty heat-polymerized acrylic resin specimens with the dimensions of (60x8x2 mm) were prepared according to the manufacturer’s instructions and divided into three groups each group 10 specimens first group was the control group , the Second group incorporated with 1.5wt% TiO2NPs (Titanium dioxide nanoparticles) to the heat-polymerized acrylic resin powder. And the third group
incorporated with 1.5wt% ZrO2NPs (zirconium dioxide nanoparticles) to the heat-polymerized acrylic resin powder : impact strength was examined using Universal Testing Machine. A non-contact optical to compare different groups. water sorption were evaluated for all specimens. Data were statistically analyzed.
Results:for heat cured acrylic resin with Zirconium dioxide nanoparticles for flexural stregth ,impact strength and water sorption was the highest value compared to Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
Conclusions:ZrO2NPs nanoparticles have increased flexural stregth of resins as the concentration increase. For impact strength, water sorption compared to heat cured acrylic resin reinforced with Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
Intelligent System Design for Oyster Mushroom Cultivation Using Mamdani Fuzzy Inference with Internet of Things (IoT)
Authors: Panca Budiarto Sony , Hadi Sumitro Arif , Taufiq M.
Published: October 2024

Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) has great potential in agricultural development with increasing global market demand. This research develops an intelligent cultivation system based on Mamdani fuzzy and IoT to control air temperature, air humidity, and soil moisture automatically and in real-time, using DHT22 sensor, resistive soil moisture sensor, and ESP32 as microcontroller. The test results show a high level of accuracy, with an average sensor error of 1% for air temperature, 3.8% for air humidity, and 9.3% for soil moisture. The validation of watering, humidification, and fan prediction times compared to MATLAB calculations is excellent, with MAPE values of 1.52%, 1.43%, and 1.43%, respectively. This system offers a more accurate and responsive automated solution compared to conventional cultivation management. Further testing on actual oyster mushroom farms is required to determine whether the system can adapt to varying environmental conditions. The system relies heavily on a stable internet connection to optimally perform the real-time Mamdani fuzzy calculation function.
analysis of The Probability od Choosing a Public Transportation Mode Using A Binomial Model of Differential Logit
Authors: Farida Farida , Juanda Agus , Novriani Shinta
Published: October 2024

Urbanization and mobility of the population have increased interest in efficient and convenient transportation systems, especially for trips from Cirebon to Jakarta via the Cipali toll road. Public transportation modes that can be used from Cirebon to Jakarta include buses, travel and trains. This study reviews public transportation buses and travel, focusing on the characteristics and probability of mode selection by travelers. The crucial factors studied are cost, travel time, and access time. Primary data was obtained from questionnaires using the stated preference method and secondary data obtained from related sources. The method used is linear regression modeling and binomial logit difference, which is obtained from data on travel cost (X1), travel time (X2), and travel access time (X3), which is tested using SPSS software with the regression equation obtained is Y = 2.386 + 0.251 X1.3 + X2 + 0.301 X1.4 + 0.497 X3.1. with a travel cost of Rp. 110,000 and with a travel time of 4 hours and 30 minutes, travelers prefer the bus mode (64.2%) with the most implicative attribute is the cost of travel, then the percentage value calculated using probability calculations and binomial models logits, the difference is (99.9%) choosing the bus and (0.1%) choosing travel. If the trevel wants to intensify the opportunity to choose the mode used by travelers with a percentage above 50%, then travel must reduce the fare at least Rp. 25,000 from the bus fare.
Exploring the Boundaries of Digital Popular Music Education in Kenya
Authors: Mwai Veronicah N.
Published: September 2024

With technology enhancement and digitalisation of teaching and learning, creative arts and performance are evolving daily. Additionally, the empirical review indicates that Kenya has already embraced these developments even though much must be done.  Music education, which relies on creative arts and performance is among the benefactors of digitalisation of learning and teaching. Therefore, the digitalisation of popular music enhances the genres as instructional tools; facilitating access would help improve pedagogical contexts, easing learning and teaching. This study investigates the implementation and impact of Popular Music Education (PME) in Kenya, addressing the challenges and opportunities inherent in integrating digital technologies into the PME curriculum. Using a qualitative research approach, with phenomenological design through the pragmatic paradigm, the research assesses the effectiveness of digital tools in enhancing musical skills and knowledge among students while considering infrastructural and socio-economic barriers. Findings reveal that the digitalisation of PME holds significant potential for improving access, delivery, and quality of learning and teaching but is constrained by resource limitations, connectivity issues, teacher development, and digital teaching and instructional tools. This study contributes to understanding how digital advancements can be tailored to fit the unique context of poorly developed counties in Kenya to offer 21st-century PME. The study is limited to the availability of contextualised data in Kenya that can depict the exactness of digital capabilities in the teaching and learning of popular music in Kenya.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF POLITICAL THOUGHTS OF AL-KINDI AND IMAM GHAZALI
Authors: Abbasi Muhammad Umar Riaz
Published: September 2024

Politically, Al-Kindi advocated the notion of socialism and Imam-Ghazali backed Theo-democracy. Both scholars endorse the rights of the people. According to them, no government can flourish solely either based on people or God. A successful state is nourished when people and religion are prioritized equally. Al-Kindi proposed extreme socialism by proposing that no man should have a monopoly on things perceived by the senses, lest he becomes covetous when others have the same right as them. Covetousness is bad. God reserves the right to distribute these things. Only the mind's possessions last. None can steal them. Al-Ghazali believed that influential people represent the community's support, not God's power. Al-Ghazali stressed that public support determines success or failure. Al-Ghazali rejected theocracy and authoritarianism. The emphasis on implementing governance based on religion, law, and morals shows the paradox. He stressed that rulers must prioritize justice and prevent injustice. The authors acknowledge the Rays and Ahmad al-'Arafat al-Qadi that democratic procedures represented by the ahl al-Shawkah gave rulers authority. Democracy is desirable, however. Al- Ghazali's Theo-democracy is a participatory government that respects religious authority.