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Organizational Climate and Well-Being in Higher Education
Authors: Montaudon-Tomas Cynthia M. , Pinto-López Ingrid N. , Ríos-Bernáldez Saul N. , Amsler Anna , Muñoz-Ortiz Marisol
Published: December 2024

This chapter highlights the proactive stance of a private higher education institution deeply concerned with enhancing the well-being of faculty and staff. The chapter's primary goal is to describe the current organizational climate as reported through an in-depth analysis of the most important variables and the strategies developed to improve the general organizational climate and overall employee experiences in the workplace. The chapter includes a bibliometric analysis that helps understand the value of analyzing topics such as organizational climate in higher education.
Workplace Well-Being as a Buzzword
Authors: Newton Chad H. , Bridges Sharrieffah S.
Published: December 2024

The purpose of the proposed chapter involved a provocation regarding the assumptions about the meaning of workplace well-being. The proposed work included four aspects from which the writers intended to demonstrate the multiple challenges that scholars faced regarding the meaning of well-being: (a) theoretical lenses, (b) philosophical worldviews, (c) degree of mixed methodologies in peer-reviewed literature, and (d) epistemological considerations. The researchers also proposed the following three challenges: (a) an issue existed regarding inconsistency in contemporary organizational responses toward workplace misinterpretations of conflict, (b) a universal agreement did not exist regarding the meaning of workplace well-being, and (c) a significant use of situational leadership models, combined with the other two challenges, perpetuated the reliance on the concept of well-being as a buzzword instead of an actual goal worthy of consideration. Furthermore, solutions to the challenges included organizational forums and epistemological consideration
Agile Leadership in Social Work Organizations
Authors: Kalyani V. , Thampi Kiran
Published: December 2024

In today's rapidly changing social landscape, agile leadership has emerged as a pivotal framework for enhancing organizational responsiveness and service delivery in social work organizations. This chapter explores the application of agile leadership principles within social work organizations, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, continuous improvement, and client-centred approaches. Drawing on insights from various case studies and literature, the essay discusses the transformative impact of agile leadership on social work practices, including improved client outcomes, enhanced team dynamics, and organizational resilience. Key principles and implementation strategies are outlined, highlighting the importance of training, empowerment, and iterative planning in fostering agile cultures.
Agile Strategies for Brand Identity and Market Positioning in Business Expansion
Authors: Natashen Ravi Kumar , Kandasamy Ravindran , Rangegowda R. , S. Mahrinasari M
Published: December 2024

In the current fast-paced business environment, maintaining competitiveness and fostering growth require the ability to swiftly modify brand strategy. This study examines the application of agile development methodologies, which are often used in the software development industry, to the branding domain. By emphasizing iterative cycles of planning, implementation, and assessment, agile methodologies help businesses increase brand identity and market positioning flexibility and responsiveness. The study explores several agile approaches, such as developing brand narratives iteratively and using real-time user feedback. These tactics help businesses not only differentiate themselves from the competition and keep enduring customer relationships, but they also enable them to react to market developments more swiftly. This study concludes by highlighting the importance of adaptable branding strategies in creating and maintaining a strong market presence as a business grows.
Agile Marketing and Its Practices in the Current Business Landscape
Authors: Balamurugan P. , Gopi K. , Ganesh R. Sankar , Srividhya T. , Ananthan Sriram , Malali Anil Basappa
Published: December 2024

Agile Marketing is a transformative approach that emphasizes adaptability, collaboration, and customer-centricity, enabling marketing teams to swiftly respond to evolving market conditions. Derived from Agile project management methodologies, Agile Marketing focuses on iterative work cycles, known as sprints, to implement continuous feedback and real-time optimization of marketing strategies. This flexible approach is designed to help teams manage complex marketing initiatives by breaking them into smaller, manageable tasks that can be rapidly executed and adjusted. In an era characterized by rapidly shifting consumer preferences and the digital revolution, traditional marketing models struggle to keep pace. Agile Marketing offers a solution by enabling businesses to quickly adapt to emerging trends, optimize campaigns in real time, and remain competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. It fosters innovation, encourages collaboration across cross-functional teams, and leverages data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
Agile Principles and the Circular Economy
Authors: Jayaprakash Ashokkumar , Sharma Anil , Sangamithirai D. , Sumathi A. , Subramanian Mathiraj , Elango Dinesh
Published: December 2024

This manuscript examines the intersection of Agile principles and the circular economy, exploring their combined potential to foster sustainable product development. As sustainability becomes a key priority for businesses globally, industries face mounting pressure to innovate while reducing environmental impacts. Agile methodologies, known for their flexibility, collaboration, and iterative processes, provide an effective framework to meet the changing demands of sustainability. In conclusion, the manuscript highlights how the convergence of Agile principles and circular economy strategies can transform industries, enabling the development of sustainable products that address global challenges like climate change and resource depletion. The study aims to inspire businesses to rethink traditional production and consumption models and integrate sustainability into their core strategies, ensuring long-term success in an eco-conscious world.
Revealing the Potential of Sustainable Investment Strategies
Authors: Agrawal Manali , Irfan Mohammad
Published: December 2024

The contemporary global scene is characterized by constant change, making sustainable investment solutions increasingly necessary. This study aims to explore the intricate realm of impact investing with the goal of illuminating the potential for impact investing to yield positive social, environmental, and financial outcomes. The article delves into the background of impact investing and its rise to prominence as a widely accepted investment approach that challenges traditional notions of risk and return. This article explains investors' growing awareness of the connection between financial performance and (ESG) factors, as well as the driving forces and inspirations behind the current surge in demand for sustainable investments. This research highlights the potential of sustainable investing techniques to significantly impact the financial landscape and advance the development of a more equitable and sustainable global community.
Agile Sustainability Revolutionizing Risk Management in Finance
Authors: Surenthran David P. , Umamaheswari S. , Blessie Pathmu R. , Karthick K. , Nithyakarpgam A. , Jebadurai D Joel
Published: December 2024

In today's rapidly evolving financial landscape, the integration of Agile principles with sustainability practices has emerged as a transformative approach to risk management. This chapter delves into how Agile principles enhance risk assessment and mitigation strategies, emphasizing adaptability and collaboration in the finance sector. By integrating sustainability considerations, financial institutions navigate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks more effectively. Through Agile methodologies and advanced technologies like AI, finance professionals anticipate and address emerging risks proactively. This chapter highlights the pivotal role of Agile Sustainability in reshaping risk management paradigms, promoting resilience, and driving sustainable value creation in the finance industry.
The Impact of Lean on Sustainability in the Textile Industry in Mauritius
Authors: Ramphul Needesh , Sunecher Yuvraj , Chittoo Hemant Birandranath , Amelot Lydie , Chasmita Periag Aria Naick
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this research is to explore the application of lean techniques as a means to reduce waste in order to promote sustainability within textile firms in Mauritius. This study will present some lean techniques, tools that will reduce energy, environmental wastage, raw materials utilization and improve leanness and agility. The results revealed that most of the respondent disagreed that their company was on the right track towards sustainability. A clear correlation between the absence of Lean practices and the sustainability issues the Textile industry of Mauritius is facing was found. Moreover, the study showed that the industry was facing issues like high rework and reject rate, poor people retention, high absenteeism and high energy consumption. Finally, it was deduced that all of these issues have been linked to the lack of these lean tools and techniques and ultimately to sustainability. As such reducing the 7 forms of waste can ultimately improve sustainability, thus completing all of the 3 main objectives of the study.
Agile HR Professionals in Industry 5.0
Authors: Gowrishankkar V. , Shanmugam Vidhya , Kapuria Monica , K. A. Pavan , Vaishnavi D. , Paneru Dev Raj
Published: December 2024

The advent of Industry 5.0 has ushered in a new era of technological advancements and digital transformations, revolutionizing the workplace and redefining the skills and competencies required of professionals. As an agile HR professional, understanding and navigating this evolving landscape of skills and competencies is crucial for effectively managing talent acquisition, development, and retention in organizations. This chapter aims to explore the key trends, challenges, and strategies in assessing and developing skills and competencies in Industry 5.0, providing valuable insights and guidance for Agile HR professionals.
Exploring Environmental Sustainability in Retail Corporations
Authors: Kaur Uttam , Siddhey Prashant Kumar
Published: December 2024

Retailers are under increasing pressure to reduce the negative effects of their activities on the environment, both within and externally. They gradually use various corporate environmental sustainability (CES) initiatives and tactics in order to accomplish this. This analysis of the literature looks at the main factors influencing the retail industry's adoption of CES methods, along with the most popular approaches and advancement indicators. According to our analysis, retailers are mostly driven to adopt CES tactics by the anticipated financial gains, which primarily come from lower costs associated with consuming fewer resources. This, together with the Sustainable Development Goals' (SDGs) growing political traction—particularly SDG 12 on responsible consumption and production—can spur the adoption of CES methods in the retail industry. Reports on sustainability progress will be required of businesses, which will encourage them even more to implement profitable measures or face reputational harm.
Employee Performances and Productivity in Hybrid Work Culture
Authors: Krishnan S. Gokula , Neha M. , Samsudeen Sabraz Nawaz , Ummah M. A. C. Salfiya
Published: December 2024

The adoption of a hybrid working model, especially in the post-pandemic era, has garnered significant attention in the business world. This research study delves into the Hybrid Working Model practices and its consequences on employee performance and productivity. The study's objectives encompass an analysis of the Hybrid Working Model practices, the examination of job satisfaction, communication, and collaboration levels, and the assessment of its impact on employee performance and productivity. This descriptive research has collected responses from 145 employees using random sampling Technique through questionnaire and data were analysed using ANOVA, Correlation, Regression Analysis along with percentage analysis and descriptive statistics. The results indicate that the Hybrid Working Model significantly affects employee performance, underscoring the model's impact. The correlation analysis reveals a positive relationship between job satisfaction and performance, as well as communication and collaboration levels in the Hybrid Working Model.
Factors for the Effective Training of Young Entrepreneurs
Authors: Barroso-Tanoira Francisco Gerardo , Santos-Valencia Raul Alberto , Salazar-Cantón Jorge Ramón , Alonso-Novelo Valentín
Published: December 2024

This paper aims to verify whether there is a relationship between creative thinking and the entrepreneurial skills of young entrepreneurs to determine the factors that should be included in effective programs to train them as entrepreneurs. For this, a creative thinking test was designed that includes mathematical reasoning, inference and logical-deductive thinking, with software specially designed for this purpose. For entrepreneurial competencies, a validated questionnaire was used, which also served to detect the factors in the training of young entrepreneurs, design and implement a course based on these factors, so that it is confirmed if they are decisive or not. Undergraduate students from a private university in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, in southeastern Mexico, participated in this course, both for the diagnostic study (phase 1) and for the course (phase 2), but it is expected to replicate the study in other groups and companies in the future.
Tourism Marketing
Authors: Castro Juan Carlos
Published: December 2024

People visiting different destinations around the world demand that tourist attractions be showcased before being visited. This drives us to study which types of adventure tourist attractions arouse greater interest among potential visitors, with the aim of optimizing communication in the city of Baños de Agua Santa in Ecuador. An eye-tracking-based design was used with 42 male and female participants, who were shown adventure images according to visual path-oriented pairings. Among all fixations, it is men who prevail in visual scanning, focusing on action elements, while women contribute with greater peripheral fluency in visual elements and their processing. There is a marked coincidence in the visual attraction of rafting between both sexes, as a group activity within the set of sports considered adventure sports. Thus, the data set shows a certain dominance by the male target in fixations on adventure images, probably rooted in competitive culture, defined by the covert action around the practice of these sports, which involves adventure and nature.
Space Medicine and Research Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Authors: Bhardwaj Ankur , Sharma Sulbha
Published: December 2024

Space medicine and research represent pioneering frontiers in healthcare and scientific exploration, focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities presented by human space travel. This chapter explores the intersection of industry, innovation, and infrastructure within the realm of space medicine. It examines the technology and medical practices have enabled prolonged human presence in space, addressing issues such as physiological adaptation, biomedical monitoring, and psychological well-being of astronauts. The chapter includes the development of specialized medical equipment, telemedicine solutions for remote healthcare delivery, and the adaptation of pharmaceuticals for use in microgravity environments. The chapter also discusses the role of international collaborations and public-private partnerships in fostering innovation and expanding the scope of space medicine research. Furthermore, it highlights the integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and biotechnology in enhancing diagnostic capabilities and treatment modalities for space travelers.
Space Medicine and Radiation Protection
Authors: Selvakumar P. , Bhattacharya Sumanta , Murugan Sivaram
Published: December 2024

Space medicine, a specialized field addressing the health and medical needs of astronauts, is pivotal in advancing human space exploration. As humanity pushes the boundaries of space travel, from the International Space Station (ISS) to prospective missions to Mars and beyond, the challenges and opportunities within space medicine become increasingly significant. This field encompasses a broad spectrum of concerns, from the physiological effects of microgravity to psychological stressors and the development of innovative medical technologies. One primary challenge in space medicine is understanding and mitigating the physiological impact of long-duration spaceflight. Microgravity alters the body's systems in numerous ways. For instance, astronauts experience muscle atrophy and bone density loss, as the absence of gravity means that their muscles and bones do not have to support the body's weight. Research has shown that astronauts can lose up to 1% of bone mass per month during extended missions, a condition that could lead to osteoporosis-like symptoms upon return to Earth.
Space Travel and the Musculoskeletal System
Authors: Sharma Shweta , Banga Nishchint , Sharma Ankita , Rizvi Moattar Raza , Sharma Parul
Published: December 2024

Extended exposure to microgravity during space travel presents significant musculoskeletal risks for astronauts, primarily resulting in osteoporosis and muscle atrophy. Research indicates that astronauts experience a 1-2% decrease in bone mass per month due to reduced mechanical loading, which leads to increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation. Despite the implementation of exercise regimens aboard the International Space Station (ISS), such as the Advanced Resistive Exercise Device (ARED), bone loss remains a prevalent issue. This study reviews the physiological changes induced by microgravity, including cardiovascular weakening, immune system suppression, and cranial pressure increases that can lead to visual and neurological disturbances. The findings underscore the necessity for ongoing research into effective countermeasures to preserve astronaut health and performance during long-duration space missions, as well as the potential for integrating advanced technologies to enhance training and rehabilitation in microgravity environments.
Enhancing Hotel Customer Service With AI-Powered Chatbots
Authors: Vashishth Tarun Kumar , Sharma Vikas , Sharma Mukesh Kumar , Sharma Rajeev
Published: December 2024

This paper explores the effect of AI-powered chatbots on enhancing hotel customer service. By providing instantaneous responses to visitor inquiries and automating recurring obligations, these chatbots considerably improve the performance and pleasantness of service. This era enables motels to provide spherical-the-clock assistance, ensuring an unbroken and enjoyable guest experience. Additionally, AI chatbots assist in reducing operational expenses by streamlining tactics and allowing groups of workers to recognize extra personalized interactions. Integrating AI within the hospitality enterprise marks a pivotal shift closer to more innovative, more efficient customer support solutions.
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Driving Sustainability in the Tourism Industry
Authors: Singh Manjeet , Singh Amrik
Published: December 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is showing promise as a potent tool to advance the tourism industry's efforts to embrace sustainable practices in the face of mounting demand. This study looks at AI's potential to advance sustainability in the travel and tourism industry from a marketing standpoint. It investigates how resource management, client interaction, and tailored travel experiences may all be enhanced by AI-driven technology while still adhering to sustainability objectives. By leveraging predictive analytics, AI can forecast demand more accurately, reducing resource waste and environmental impact. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants foster meaningful interactions with eco-conscious travellers, promoting sustainable options and building trust. Ultimately, this paper highlights how integrating AI into marketing strategies is essential for tourism businesses to attract and retain environmentally conscious customers, positioning themselves as leaders in responsible tourism.
Assessing the Significance of Skill Development, Challenge, and Personal Growth in Airline Employee Motivation
Authors: Siddiqui Neha Nazneen , Srivastava Abhay Kumar
Published: December 2024

This chapter compares employee motivation at Jet Airways and Indigo Airlines based on intrinsic factors: skill development, challenge, and personal growth. The Mann-Whitney U Test was chosen to analyze ordinal survey data and compare the two independent groups. Results show significantly higher satisfaction among Indigo employees across all factors (p<0.05). Regarding skill development, 44% of Indigo employees were delighted, compared to 14% at Jet Airways. 72% of Indigo employees agreed their work was challenging vs. 12% at Jet Airways. For personal growth, 74% of Indigo employees strongly decided that opportunities were provided, compared to 12% at Jet Airways. These findings highlight Indigo's effective intrinsic motivation strategies, giving them a competitive edge. The stark differences underscore the importance of prioritizing skill development, challenge, and growth to engage employees in the airline industry. This study provides insights into leveraging intrinsic motivation for enhanced performance.
Sustainable Tourism Development Through Responsible and Creative Destinations
Authors: Ahmed Saira , Contreras Francoise , Abid Ghulam
Published: December 2024

This chapter covers an in-depth examination of sustainable tourism development by concentrating on the significance of responsible and creative destination development. Initially, emphasizing sustainable tourism's relevance in the contemporary context is provided by considering its environmental, economic significance, and socio-cultural importance. The comprehension of the concept of responsible and creative destinations is presented with emphasis on its role in accomplishing sustainable tourism objectives. In addition, sustainable tourism involves some vital principles, including economic viability, socio-cultural authenticity, and environmental conservation. These principles are discussed by highlighting their plausible influence on responsible and creative destination development.
Sustainability Through Technology
Authors: Mandal Sunith , Raju Sidharth S. , Yadav Neelam
Published: December 2024

The hospitality industry is adopting sustainable approaches to manage high energy usage, massive water usage, and waste generation challenges. The impetus driving this trend is primarily rooted in integrating green technologies that reduce the environmental footprint of hotel operations and offer substantial financial and reputational benefits. This paper discusses green technology innovations, such as energy management systems, water conservation technologies, waste reduction solutions, and operational efficiency with artificial intelligence, that can ensure and enhance hospitality sustainability. To that end, it provides some practical recommendations about integrating green technologies in small, medium, and large-scale operations to meet the heterogeneous needs and resources facing each kind of hotel. Finally, it takes a peek at new technologies such as carbon capture, biophilic design, and blockchain, which are closer to changing the concept of sustainability in the hospitality industry in the future.
Exploring the Impact of Emerging Technologies on the Hospitality Industry
Authors: Kishore Deepak , Raju Sidharth S. , Rana Vikas
Published: December 2024

Automation and robots transform hotel service delivery, improving operational efficiency and increasing client happiness and sustainability. The paper focuses on the positive and negative aspects of this new technology. Robotics and automation optimize the operations from room service to cleaning and concierge, which saves costs and increases speed and consistency. These technologies provide customized on-demand services for modern passengers' efficiency and convenience. Employment displacement, visitor acceptability, and significant investment in new technology and training remain despite all the benefits. Energy and resource management gives more significance to automation in an ecologically friendly future. The report found that in the future, hospitality will lie as a balance between the two conflicting forces- automation and human interaction- and technology will be incorporated to fine-tune visitor experiences and ensure economic models.
Little Use of Three-Dimensional Digital Dentistry in Rural Areas
Authors: Watanabe Nancy Ann
Published: December 2024

This chapter investigates the little use in rural areas of 3D technology, a staple of Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) for prosthetics. The analysis argues the importance of traditional and pastoral values as a philosophical justification explaining rural areas' lack of 3D digital dentistry technology. Rural dentistry research typically alleges that economic impoverishment, occupational barriers, lack of education, and similar factors based on social stratification, prevent the development of digital dentistry technology in rural areas. Beyond socioeconomic concerns, the rural ambiance prioritizes the natural environment, social relationships, and community cooperation. Digital dentistry can improve rural health care through videoconferencing, telehealth, computerized recordkeeping, and dentist-patient communications. Technological tools may enhance yet are eclipsed in rural areas by preference for less mechanized dental care demonstrably linked to the time-honored transformative humanistic nature-oriented values in Chaucer's “The Wife of Bath's Tale.”
Effect of Different Types of Fertilizers on Growth and Yield of Medicinal Plant Bush Type Pepper Plant (Piper nigrum L.)
Authors: Kumari M. G. A. D. , De Silva C. S. , Weerawardena T. E. , De Silva S.
Published: December 2024

Black pepper (Piper nigrum L., Family: Piperaceae) is one of the most important medicinal crops and an important spice for over 400 years. High yield of production of pepper is urgently needed to meet the increasing demand. When rooted cuttings of lateral branches (plagiotropic) are used, a bush type of pepper can be obtained instead of a vine type. Technology of bush pepper production is disseminated among export agriculture stakeholders, but not the fertilizer recommendation. Therefore, this study was carried out in the Department of Export Agriculture, Matale to investigate the effect of fertilizer for the highest yield and growth of potted bush type pepper. Three different fertilizers were selected as treatments, i.e., T1-Compound fertilizer (yara mila-SOP) – 1g, T2-Compound balance fertilizer (15-15-15 N: P: K) – 1g, T3-Straight fertilizer (Urea – 2.5g, -Eppawala rock phosphate – 25 g and Muriate of potash – 2.5 g). All were mixed into a modified potting mixture of topsoil: sand: coir dust 2:1:1 without cow dung. The control treatment (T4) was without cow dung and fertilizer but only with the modified potting mixture of topsoil: sand: coir dust 2:1:1. The experiment was laid out in a completely randomized design and four treatments randomized with four replicates. According to the findings, straight fertilizer with Urea – 2.5 g, Eppawala rock phosphate (ERP) – 25 g and Muriate of potash (MOP) – 2.5 g has shown the significantly (p<0.05) highest growth parameters such as number of leaves (19.6), bush height (36.9 cm), (stem diameter (3.0 cm ), internode length (8.9 cm) number of branches (6.32) and Compound balance fertilizer (15-15-15 N: P: K) – 1 g has shown significantly highest yield parameters such as number of spikes (4.16) and spike length (8.4 cm) in potted bush type pepper respectively. Therefore, these two fertilizers can be recommended as suitable fertilizer for sustainable cultivation of medicinal plant bush type pepper.
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Secondary to Leptospirosis
Authors: Singh Harshita , Sindagi Sagar Mallappa , Chaudhary Neeraj , Sarkar Kritirupa , Bansal Priya
Published: December 2024

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an aggressive and life-threatening syndrome characterized by uncontrolled activation of lymphocytes and macrophages, leading to excessive cytokine secretion. It manifests with high fever, pancytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, and liver dysfunction. While primarily observed in children with an incidence of 1/800,000 annually, it is suspected that many adults with unexplained severe illness and multiple organ failure may also have HLH. Primary HLH is genetic, whereas secondary HLH or hemophagocytic syndrome occurs secondary to conditions such as infections, autoimmune diseases, malignancies, or metabolic disorders. Leptospirosis, a significant zoonotic disease caused by Leptospira species, affects various mammals, with rodents being key reservoirs. In India, leptospirosis incidence has been rising, especially in the southern region. Secondary HLH due to leptospirosis is rare but notable. This report discusses an 18-year-old male with HLH secondary to leptospirosis. The patient presented with high-grade fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, and pancytopenia. Despite broad-spectrum antibiotics and supportive care, persistent cytopenias led to a bone marrow biopsy revealing hemophagocytosis. This case underscores the importance of recognizing HLH in the context of leptospirosis, especially given the rising incidence of the latter. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of HLH can significantly improve the outcomes. The patient responded well to targeted antibiotic therapy for leptospirosis.
Effect of Parent-based Autism Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
Authors: Suman Praveen , Pal Sonika , Prajapati Jyoti , Mehta Ashima
Published: December 2024

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects a child’s mental development, causing challenges in communication, socialisation and behaviour. There is a rising prevalence in India, with 1 in 68 children being affected. There is a need for early intervention strategies based on parent-implemented strategies. These activities can be guided by trained therapists offering practical support for families, empowering parents to help their children develop essential skills. A parent-mediated intervention model, VQURA (value-based, quality interaction, unique for the child, responsive and adapted for the family needs), was developed in a hospital-based setting integrating responsive teaching, naturalistic developmental behaviour interventions and applied behaviour analysis to address cognitive, communication, social-emotional, behavioural and sensory needs. In this pilot study, the Vineland Social Maturity Scale, the Indian Scale of Assessment of Autism, Children’s Communication Checklist 2 and Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist were used to evaluate the efficacy of the model. Monthly training sessions enabled parents to implement structured protocols for strategies at home, supporting skills in social interaction, language, empathy, self-regulation, sensory processing and motor skills. A regular developmental assessment tool was used to monitor the child’s progress. This assessment revealed a marked improvement in the child’s development and reduced autism characteristics.
Restoring Smile of Pediatric Dental Patients with Celluloid Strips – Case Series of Three Clinical Cases
Authors: Tewatia Karuna , Chacko Rini , Gupta Anil , Raju Vignesh Guptha , Dogra Shikha , Verma Shalu
Published: December 2024

The modern era of minimally invasive dentistry requires minimal loss of natural tooth structure, preserving pulp vitality during restorative procedures. In excessive loss due to dental caries or tooth trauma, the tooth must be preserved using technique-sensitive procedures to prevent pulp exposure. One challenge is restoring tooth decay in the anterior tooth region, especially in uncooperative pediatric dental patients reporting early childhood caries (ECC) in the smile zone. More conscious of the significant need to preserve primary teeth, parents increasingly demand painless, economical, and esthetic interventions for deciduous dentition. The healthcare camps and school dental health programs have brought awareness and a positive approach toward preserving their primary dentition in children. Hence, parents opt for the former rather than extraction until permanent teeth erupt. Therefore, this case report series documents three cases involving the esthetic management of severe ECC with indirect pulp capping and strop crowns.
Comparative Evaluation of Efficacy of Green Coffee and Chlorhexidine Mouth Rinse against Salivary Streptococcus Mutans: A Cross-over Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Kataria Sakshi , Marya Charu Mohan , Tandon Shourya , Taneja Pratibha , Nagpal Ruchi , Mehlawat Jiksha
Published: December 2024

Background:

The health advantages of chlorogenic acid from green coffee (GC) are linked to weight loss, and the extract also positively affects dental health. Little research is available that assesses the anticariogenic properties of GC in mouth rinse form.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the antibacterial efficacy of GC and chlorhexidine (CHX) against Streptococcus mutans.

Study Setting and Design:

This was a short-term triple-blinded cross-over randomized controlled trial conducted among 18–25-year-old adolescent females attending a private school in Gurugram, Haryana.

Materials and Methods:

A cross-over randomized controlled trial was conducted among 50 school subjects. Participants were randomized into the GC mouth and CHX mouth rinse groups. A computer-generated list of random numbers was used to carry out randomization. This list was prepared by an investigator who was not clinically involved in the trial. Subjects were instructed to use 10 ml of provided mouthwash for 15 s twice daily for 3 weeks. Salivary S. mutans colony counts were recorded at baseline and postintervention (3 weeks). Nonparametric tests were used for inferential statistics as data failed to follow the normal distribution.

Results:

Intergroup and intragroup comparison showed a significant reduction in S. mutans colony count between the two study groups and from baseline to postintervention in the similar groups when analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test (P < 0.05), respectively.

Conclusion:

GC can be considered a preventive home therapy, as it has added health benefits and is economically viable.
Internal Cementum – A Reactionary or a Reparative Response?
Authors: Kharbanda Jitin , Saxena Susmita , Kumar Sanjeev , Nithya S.
Published: December 2024

Cementum was first observed microscopically nearly two centuries ago. Since then, vast knowledge has been accumulated regarding the nature of cementum with the help of ever-evolving technological advancing techniques employed by various researchers. We are presenting a case of accidental finding wherein cementum-like material or bone-like material is seen on the dentinal wall of the pupal cavity and within a resorption bay in the dentinal tissue.
Transoral Hilar Sialolithotomy – A Brief Note on Technique
Authors: Kumar Sanjeev , Arya Varun , Kumar Jitender , Das Ajay , Phogat Minerva , Tanwar Monika
Published: December 2024

Salivary sialolithiasis is a well-known cause for the obstructive disease of the submandibular and parotid glands. Ninety percent of the stones occur in the submandibular gland, a majority of these being located in the hilum and proximal duct region. In the past, this area was considered to be not amenable to transoral lithotomy because of the difficult access. However, advances in diagnostic and surgical techniques have made it possible to remove most palpable stones from the hilum or proximal duct. This article describes a modification of the surgical technique followed by the author for the retrieval of stones from this site.
Hypnodontics: Integrating Hypnotherapy in Modern Dental Practice
Authors: Kumaresan Ramesh , Karthikeyan Priyadarshini
Published: December 2024

Hypnodontics, a specialized branch of hypnotherapy within dental practice, offers innovative solutions to manage psychological and physiological challenges in dental care. As dental anxiety and fear are common issues leading to the avoidance of necessary treatments, hypnodontics provides a noninvasive, side-effect-free alternative to conventional sedation methods. This article explores the historical evolution, underlying principles, and diverse clinical applications of hypnodontics. It further evaluates existing research on its efficacy, discusses ethical considerations, and anticipates future developments in this field. By integrating hypnodontics into routine practice, dental professionals can enhance patient comfort, compliance, and overall treatment outcomes.
Central Hemangioma: A Case Report and Diagnostic Insights
Authors: Aggarwal Sumridhi , Vohra Puneeta , Chaudhry Astha , Srividya A. , Malhotra Kajal , Saini Bhawna
Published: December 2024

Central hemangioma is a rare self-involuting vascular tumor commonly located in the vertebral column and skull and rarely in jaw bones (0.5%–1%). The hemangiomas occurring in the mandible (owing to atypical and variable radiographic manifestations) pose a diagnostic dilemma to the dental surgeon. Biopsy or surgical excision of the lesion can result in severe haemorrhage, leading even to death; therefore accurate clinical and radiographic diagnosis is essential prior to any surgical intervention. In this article, we discuss a case of central hemangioma of the mandible occurring in a 48-year-old male patient who on angiography was diagnosed with vascular malformation and was treated with angioembolization.
Histomorphometric Assessment of Extra- versus Intra-oral De-epithelialization Methods for Palatal Connective Tissue Graft: A Case Series
Authors: Makker Kanika , Yadav Vikender Singh , Nayyar Vivek , Mishra Deepika
Published: December 2024

The present case series evaluates the histomorphometric differences between two methods of de-epithelialization for obtaining palatal connective tissue grafts in four patients. It compares the extraoral scalpel method with the intraoral bur method, focusing on the presence of epithelial remnants and tissue composition. Results showed that both methods resulted in grafts primarily composed of dense connective tissue, yet the intraoral method showed a lower mean percentage of epithelial remnants (0.46%) compared to the extraoral method (4.54%). Despite all samples exhibiting some epithelial remnants, no clinical complications were noted during a 2-year follow-up. These findings highlight the intraoral method’s effectiveness while also suggesting the need for larger studies evaluating newer methods of de-epithelialization for deciphering the most suitable approach.
Exploring hematopoietic stem cell awareness and engagement among healthcare professionals: A cross-sectional survey
Authors: Mishra Vikash Chandra , Chandra Dinesh , Raina Anoushka , Raina Vimarsh
Published: December 2024

Introduction:

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a crucial treatment for various blood disorders. However, the scarcity of matched related donors has led to the establishment of stem cell donor databases, commonly known as stem cell registries. These registries aim to streamline the identification of unrelated volunteer stem cell donors for matched unrelated donor HSCT. This study specifically aims to assess the level of knowledge and engagement among healthcare professionals in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) regarding hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) donation.

Material and Methods:

The cross-sectional observational study involved 240 healthcare professionals was conducted in the Delhi.

Results:

The study findings indicate that the level of awareness about HSC and transplants among healthcare professionals was 44.25 and 40%, respectively, revealing a substantial knowledge gap in this field. Surprisingly, none of the participants reported prior experience with stem cell donation. However, a noteworthy 70.4% expressed a willingness to be part of the stem cell registry.

Conclusion:

The study emphasizes the urgent need for comprehensive education and awareness initiatives, especially targeting healthcare professionals, to bridge the knowledge gap and boost volunteer stem cell donor registrations for the benefit of patients requiring HSCT. The results serve as a foundation for fostering a more informed and engaged community in the field of HSCs, underscoring the importance of proactive measures to enhance knowledge and participation.
Effectiveness of GMS Piles Relief Spray in the Treatment of Piles (Hemorrhoids) and Fissure in Ano: A Study of 1737 Patients
Authors: Suri Hitender , Suri Deepika , Bansal Kamalpreet , Suri Sauvik , Ghodke Virendera , Narayan Laxmi
Published: December 2024

Background::

Hemorrhoids and fissure in ano are common anorectal disorders causing significant discomfort. Conventional treatments, including ointments and oils, often have limitations in ease of application and patient compliance. GMS piles relief spray is a novel Ayurvedic formulation that combines natural ingredients such as Jatyadi Oil, Till, Daruhridra, Cinnamon, and Pudina to address these conditions effectively.

Objective::

The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of GMS Piles Relief Spray in managing symptoms such as bleeding, pain, and itching in patients with piles and fissure in ano.

Materials and Methods::

A total of 1737 patients with Grade 1–3 hemorrhoids and acute or chronic fissure in ano were treated with GMS Piles Relief Spray twice daily for 4 weeks. Symptoms were evaluated using a visual analog scale at baseline, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks.

Results::

Symptom relief was significant, with 87% experiencing pain relief, 80% reporting reduced bleeding, and 85% noting less itching within 2 weeks. By the end of the study, 95% achieved complete pain relief, 90% reported no bleeding, and 92% experienced no itching. Adverse effects were minimal (2%).

Conclusion::

GMS Piles Relief Spray demonstrated high efficacy, excellent patient compliance, and minimal adverse effects, making it a promising alternative to traditional treatments.
Total tooth length determination in mandibular anterior retraction cases using CBCT
Authors: Shwetha S. Hima , Dharmesh H. S. , Alle Rajkumar S. , Bharathi V. S. , Kiran H.
Published: December 2024

Aim::

The aim of this study is to evaluate the changes in the total tooth length (TTL) during lower incisor retraction in Class I bimaxillary protrusion cases using cone-beam computed tomographic images.

Materials and Methods::

Ten patients of both sexes undergoing orthodontic treatment with MBT-0.022 slot appliance were selected. Changes in the alveolar bone regions were measured in the mandibular anterior region using postretraction CBCT and preretraction CBCT, to evaluate the changes in the TTL during lower incisor retraction in Class I Bimaxillary protrusion cases. ONDEMAND Software was used for image processing and analysis with a screen resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels and 64-bit color.

Results::

TTL was reduced when compared to the pretreatment CBCT images. The mean TTL (in mm) pretreatment (T0) is 18.38 and post-treatment (T1) is 17.38; the difference value (in mm) of mean TTL is 1.0 with P = 0.02.

Conclusion::

The study showed that there was a decrease in the TTL.
Integration of occlusal sensor technology in prosthodontics: Enhancing precision and patient outcomes – A narrative review
Authors: Sohlang Metorilang , Dubey Pavan Kumar , Yangdol Stanzin
Published: December 2024

Occlusal sensors have become essential in prosthodontics, providing accurate data on occlusal forces, bite balance, and overall dental occlusion. Over time, they have evolved from basic tools like articulating paper to advanced digital systems that offer real-time, quantitative insights. These modern digital sensors are invaluable for assessing occlusal contact timing and force distribution in complex treatments such as full-mouth rehabilitations and implant-supported prostheses. Current technologies’ accuracy and ease of use have significantly improved diagnostic and treatment outcomes. However, challenges remain in standardizing occlusal measurements and interpreting data in clinical settings. This review examines the evolution of occlusal sensors and their key applications in prosthodontics, compiling data from PubMed and Google Scholar-indexed articles. The selected articles were analyzed and synthesized to provide a comprehensive overview of current developments, focusing on technological improvements, accuracy, and clinical applications of occlusal sensors.
Evaluating oral health in pediatric school students in Gwalior: An analysis of gingival bleeding and decayed, missing, and filled teeth indices
Authors: Kulkarni Parimala , Swarnkar Sandeep Kumar
Published: December 2024

Background::

Dental health plays a crucial role in overall well-being, yet oral disorders such as dental caries and gingivitis among children often go overlooked.

Methodology::

This study assesses the oral health status and treatment needs of 500 children aged 7–12 years from private and government schools in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. Conducted over 36 weeks using purposive sampling, the study evaluated oral hygiene through decayed, missing, and filled teeth (permanent) and decayed, missing, and filled teeth (primary) indices, along with gingival bleeding assessments.

Results::

The findings highlight the need for targeted oral health education and preventive initiatives within schools to enhance children’s dental health and overall quality of life.

Conclusion::

The study advocates for the integration of oral health promotion into school curricula, in line with World Health Organization recommendations.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Prevalence by Age and Race in the United States
Authors: Verma Kritin K. , Friedmann Daniel P. , Deligonul Fatma Z. , Koch Ryan , Hurley Kara K. , Aldrete Jonathan , Tarbox Michelle B.
Published: December 2024

Background:

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by recurring painful nodules, abscesses, and sinus tracts in apocrine gland-rich areas. The demographics of HS are not well-established in the United States.

Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to investigate the HS rate by demographics using the All of Us open-access database initiative from the National Institutes of Health in the United States.

Methods:

A cross-sectional statistical analysis of patients diagnosed with HS (ICD-10-CM code L73.2) in the All of Us open-access database was performed. Prevalence rates were calculated using Wald’s method with 95% confidence intervals (CIs).

Results:

Among 407,333 participants, 1616 cases of HS were identified, representing an overall prevalence of 0.40% (95% CI, 0.38–0.42) with a 4:1 female-to-male ratio. The prevalence varied among racial groups: 0.28% in Whites, 0.76% in Blacks, 0.37% in Hispanics, and 0.10% in Asians. The 18–25 age group showed the highest prevalence at 1.70% (95% CI, 1.46–2.00), with a steady decrease in older age groups.

Conclusion:

Women, Blacks, and younger people (18–25) have a higher prevalence of HS.