bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluating the Perceptions of Smile Aesthetics among Dental Students at King Abdul-Aziz University: A cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Sajini Shara I. , Abdelmaksoud Heba , Abuljadayel Roaa , Habis Reema , Shafi Lina 
Published: December 2024

Background
Individuals seek out cosmetic dentists not so much for improved dental function or overall health but rather to improve the appearance of their teeth and gain more social acceptance. This study aimed to evaluate how dental students at King Abdul-Aziz University (KAU) perceived smiles based on their gender.

Methods
The study included two hundred students with clinical experience from the College of Dentistry, KAU. The data were collected using a three-part validated questionnaire. The first part included socio-demographic items; the second part included two close-ended questions regarding aesthetic characteristics; and the third part consisted of perception to seventeen photos of digitally manipulated smiles to be assessed using a numeric rating scale (NRS), (1, best; 5, worst).

Results
The first facial feature to catch the attention of most students was a smile, which was followed by the eyes. Almost 98% of the participants considered the smile one of the most important features of facial aesthetics. According to Faradeni research, men valued their gingival smile characteristic (p=0.013) and teeth color (p=0.001) substantially higher than women.
Conversely, females had higher crucial margin discrepancy (p=0.038) and convex occlusal plane (p>0.001) than males.

Conclusion
When it comes to the gingival smile, teeth color, and the initial facial feature that attracts the eye, women perceive smiles as more aesthetically pleasing than men. Gingival margin discrepancy and convex occlusal plane were more critical in males than females. Understanding smile aesthetics from the perspective of dental students enhances patient care, education, and overall treatment outcomes.
Pengalaman Spiritual dan Kecerdasan Emosional dalam Menghadapi Stres dan Beban Caregiver Skizofrenia
Authors: Rindayati Rindayati , Nasir Abd , Illahiati Nisa Kurnia 
Published: December 2024

Latar Belakang: Perawatan penderita skizofrenia merupakan tugas yang menantang dan seringkali membebani secara fisik, emosional, dan mental bagi para caregiver. Pengalaman spiritual dapat memberikan rasa tenang dan meringankan tekanan emosional yang dirasakan. Adapun kecerdasan emosional bermanfaat untuk mengelola emosi dalam menghadapi stres dan bebanTujuan: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi pengalaman spiritual dan kecerdasan emosionaldalam menghadapi stres dan beban pada caregiver yang merawat penderita skizofrenia.Metode: Desain penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan fenomenologis. Teknik pengambilan data menggunakan purposive sampling untuk pemilihan caregiver yang merawat penderita skizofrenia di kabupaten Gresik dengan jumlah sebanyak dua puluh lima partisipan. Wawancara secara semi terstruktur dengan melakukan indhept interview menggunakan hand phone, observasi dicatat dengan file note, dan analisis data menggunakan interpretative phenomenology analysis.Hasil: Tema yang ditemukan mewakili spiritual dan kecerdasan emosional dalam menghadapi stres dan beban yang dilakukan caregiver adalah 1) perilaku penderita skizofrenia menyebabkan beban dan stres, 2) spiritual memberikan ketenangan dan motivasi, 3) kecerdasan emosional membantu mengelola stres dan beban.Kesimpulan: Hasil penelitian ini menekankan pentingnya intervensi spiritual dan edukasi kecerdasan emosional bagi caregiver dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan kualitas perawatan pada penderita skizofrenia.
Psychoeducational Intervention terhadap Fungsi Seksual, Ansietas, dan Depresi Penyintas Kanker Ginekologi: Systematic Review
Authors: Susiladewi Ida Ayu Md. Vera , Afiyanti Yati , Waluyo Agung 
Published: December 2024

Latar Belakang: Gangguan fungsi seksual akibat kanker ginekologi dan pengobatannya mengganggu kehudupan pasien yang mengakibatkan rendahnya kualitas hidup dan tingginya ansietas dan depresi. Psychoeducational intervention dalam rehabilitasi pasien kanker ginekologi memiliki banyak diterapkan dalam praktik perawatan pasien.Tujuan: Penelitian bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas psychoeducational intervention terhadap peningkatan fungsi seksual, ansietas, depresi dan kualitas hidup pasien dengan kanker ginekologi.Metode: Penelitian ini menggunakan metode systematic review yang dilakukan pada bulan Maret sampai dengan Juni 2024. Penulis menggunakan lima basis data artikel penelitian berbahasa Inggris. Penelitian yang memenuhi syarat dianalisis dan diekstraksi oleh dua penulis secara independen.Hasil: Sebanyak 1.157 artikel telah diidentifikasi dari lima database jurnal, yaitu Cochrane Library, PubMed, Taylor & Francis, ProQuest, dan Scopus. Dari jumlah tersebut, terdapat tujuh artikel yang memenuhi kriteria seleksi dan diikutsertakan dalam tulisan ini. Kelayakan metode penelitian dianalisis dan dikritik menggunakan instrumen Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) atau Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Intervensi psikoedukasi terbukti efektif dalam meningkatkan fungsi seksual serta mengurangi kecemasan dan depresi.Kesimpulan: Intervensi psikoedukasi efektif meningkatkan fungsi seksual khususnya pada domain intimasi dan gairah seksual. Intervensi psikoedukasi juga memberikan dampak positif terhadap ansietas dan depresi yang dialami perempuan dengan kanker ginekologi.
HIPERSENSIBILIDADE DENTINÁRIA CERVICAL: PROTOCOLO CLÍNICO DE APLICAÇÃO DO DSP GLUHEM DESENSITIZER™
Authors: Borges Marina Wermelinger , Nunes de Almeida Eloah , Cavalcante Larissa Maria Assad , Gallito Marco Antonio , Salgado de Souza Cristiane , Schneider Luis Felipe Jochims 
Published: December 2024

O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer um protocolo clínico de aplicação do produto GSP Desensitizer Gluhem em dentes com exposição radicular sem perda de estrutura dentária, e fazer uma análise dissertativa sobre o principal componente desse produto: glutaraldeído, no tratamento da hipersensibilidade dentinária. Para isso, a paciente apresentou-se à Clínica Odontológica da UFF| Niterói – RJ, queixando-se de sensibilidade intensa ao frio nos elementos 13 e 34. Primeiramente, foram coletadas informações durante a anamnese, e ao exame clínico foi observada recessão gengival e exposição radicular nesses elementos, porém não havia perda de estrutura dentária. Inicialmente foi feita a avaliação do nível de dor, com uso da Escala Analógica de Dor que pontua os níveis de dor de 0 a 10, sendo 0 “nenhuma dor’ e 10 “pior dor possível”. Após o questionamento, fez-se a secagem da região com jato de ar e aplicou-se o dessensibilizante Gluhem em solução por toda região cervical do elemento 13 até a margem gengival por 40 segundos com posterior secagem e lavagem com água. Também foi feita a aplicação da formulação em gel no elemento 34 seguindo o mesmo protocolo. A paciente não reagiu a dor após o protocolo. Conclui-se que o produto DSP Gluhem tanto na apresentação de solução como em gel atuaram efetivamente na sintomatologia dolorosa da HDC nas duas aplicações realizadas.
Palavras-chave: Glutaraldeído; Hipersensibilidade Detinária; Dessensibilizante.
ANÍBAL QUIJANO: RUPTURAS VITALES PARA LA DESCOLONIALIDAD DEL PODER
Authors: Espinoza Roberto 
Published: December 2024

Aníbal Quijano ha dejado aportes sustanciales sobre teorías, apuestas y *cuestiones abiertas* para las ciencias sociales, pero, sobre todo, para los *movimientos de la sociedad* y la búsque de *horizontes de sentido alternativos*. La actitud de insumiso vital, en la teoría y en la práctica, que, con acierto, mencionara Danilo Quijano, sintetiza mucho de su legado: insumisión contra todo tipo de poder y de opresiones, del color político o ideológico que fuese. Uno de sus textos clásicos es “Colonialidade do poder, eurocentrismo e América Latina, publicado en portugués por CLACSO - Consejo Latinoamericanos de Ciencias Sociales, en 2005, y que adjuntamos a los lectores de la Revista Trabalho Necessário (TN 47).
Pengolahan Limbah Cair Laundry Melalui Proses Elektrokoagulasi Sistem Batch Recycle Menggunakan Elektroda Aluminium yang disusun Secara Bipolar
Authors: Hermida Lilis , Agustian Joni , Anggraini Devi Sagitha 
Published: December 2024

Penelitian elektrokoagulasi limbah cair laundry dilakukan di reaktor yang beroperasi secara batch recycle, yang menggunakan 6 (enam) elektroda yang berupa alumunium dalam susunan bipolar. Pengaruh variasi parameter operasi (besarnya tegangan listrik dan kondisi pH limbah laundry) terhadap persentase penurunan kekeruhan, COD, dan Fosfat pada air limbah yang diamati. Kemudian kondisi operasi yang optimal di investigasi menggunakan rancangan percobaan fractional factorial taguchi. Berdasarkan hasil percobaan dapat disimpulkan bahwa tegangan listrik sangat mempengaruhi persentase penurunan kekeruhan, COD, dan Fosfat pada limbah cair laundry. Begitu juga dengan pengaturan pH limbah sebesar 4, 6, dan 8. Kondisi optimum diperoleh pada tegangan listrik 13,8 volt, jarak antar elektroda 0,5 cm, dan dengan pH 4, laju alir 800 l/jam dan waktu pengolahan 2 jam. Persentase penurunan kekeruhan pada kondisi optimum bisa mencapai 93,53%, persentase penurunan COD mencapai 75%, sedangkan untuk persentase penurunan fosfat mencapai 95,06%.
On some key problems of modern polymer rheology
Authors: Mackarov Igor A 
Published: December 2024

Control of key technological and benchmark flows of polymer fluids poses a number of challenges. Some of them are nowadays under active investigation and rather far from complete under­stan­ding. This review considers such phenomena as both practically important and governed by funda­mental laws of rheology and non-linear fluid mechanics. We observe, shear bands in polymeric and other complex structured fluids (like wormlike micellar solutions or soft glassy materials), birefrigerent strands, peculiarities of stress and pressure losses in fluids moving through com­plex shape domains. These and other processes involve in­ho­mo­geneity, in­stabilities and tran­sient modes creeping in flow fields. In practical aspect this is of interest in such industrial process as polymer flooding for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), where a flow inhomogeneity affects a poly­mer solution injectivity and residual oil saturation. The value of viscoelasticity in the polymer flooding is estimated. The obser­va­tion is con­clu­ded by some new results on relation between polymer concentration in solutions and viscoelastic traits of benchmark flows.
Acute Esophageal Necrosis in the Alcoholic Patient: Case Presentation
Authors: Ambrose Lenuta , Moraru Dana-Iulia , Mihailuta Felicia , Balta Alexia , Hincu Maria Andrada , Lupascu Mihai , Jurja Sanda 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is an uncommon but fatal cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding with an incidence of 0.01%–0.2%. Endoscopically, it is characterized by circumferential or diffuse black pigmentation of the esophageal mucosa, conditioned by mucosal necrosis. Risk factors include gender (male), advanced age, cardiovascular disease, hemodynamic insufficiency, alcohol consumption, diabetic ketoacidosis, malnutrition, kidney disease, and trauma. Diagnosis is based on esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Treatment of AEN consists of intravenous fluids, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), sucralfate, parenteral nutrition, and antacids. We report a rare case from our hospital, emphasizing the importance of prompt diagnosis and intervention in case management. A 64-year-old man with a history of heavy drinking was hospitalized for severe bleeding (melena) caused by a condition called acute esophageal necrosis. He underwent an emergency procedure to examine his esophagus (EGD) and found significant damage. This case illustrates a rare etiology of AEN due to active alcohol consumption that may be overlooked. The early recognition of this clinical entity is an essential factor in the therapeutic management of the disease.
Transmission Map Refinement Using Laplacian Transform on Single Image Dehazing Based on Dark Channel Prior Approach
Authors: Rahmawati Lailia , Rustad Supriadi , Marjuni Aris , Soeleman Mochammad Arief , Supriyanto Catur , Shidik Guruh Fajar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
Computer vision requires high-quality input images to facilitate image interpretation and analysis tasks. However, the image acquisition process does not always produce good-quality images. In outdoor environments, image quality is determined by weather or environmental conditions. Bad weather conditions due to pollution particles in the atmosphere such as smoke, fog, and haze can degrade image quality, such as contrast, brightness, and sharpness. This research proposes to obtain a better haze-free image from a hazy image by utilizing the Laplacian filtering and image enhancement techniques in the transmission map reconstruction based on the dark channel prior approach. Experimental results show that the proposed method could improve the visual quality of the dehazed images from 45% to 56% compared to the ground-truth images. The proposed method is also fairly competitive compared to similar methods in the same domain.
Reflow oven with Wi-Fi connectivity
Authors: Ovidiu-Andrei Barb 
Published: December 2024

Abstract
This paper will address a theme that highlights the role of an electrical equipment in the electrical industry, focusing on the process of soldering components onto the surface of printed circuit boards.
The choice of the theme “Reflow Oven with Wi-Fi Connectivity” was driven by the desire to create a system with practical and applicative outcomes. The aim is to develop equipment that facilitates the soldering process of Surface Mounted Device (SMD) components. Such an automated system is valuable in the production of small batches of equipment, such as electronic modules for prototypes or various applications.
The equipment or electronic module aims to depict a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) on which both Surface Mounted Devices (SMD) and Through Hole Technology (THT) components are mounted. Throughout the paper, the implementation of an automated system capable of carrying out the soldering process for SMD components will be discussed.
Birdwatching as an Alternative for Forest Conservation
Authors: Bravo Eliana Pilar Mera , Jimenez Luis Alberto Madrid , Calderon Tatiana Aracely Vera , Intriago Henrry Othon 
Published: December 2024

Objective: The main objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between birdwatching and biodiversity conservation in Ecuador, with a focus on protected areas.

Theoretical Framework: Concepts such as the importance of protected areas, ecosystem services, and biodiversity as strategic assets for development are explored. Additionally, theories on sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and birdwatching as tools for raising awareness about conservation and generating income for local communities are considered.

Method: An exhaustive review of the scientific literature was conducted to establish a solid theoretical framework and contextualize the study. Furthermore, document analyses, such as management plans and public policies, were carried out to understand the institutional and regulatory framework of birdwatching in Ecuador.

Results and Discussion: It can be concluded that birdwatching is a fun and educational way to enjoy the beauty and richness of wildlife, and at the same time can be a valuable tool for forest conservation and the sustainability of local communities. It is an attractive and sustainable alternative for those seeking a way to enjoy nature without disturbing it and at the same time contributing to its conservation.

Implications of the Research: The implications of this research are broad and far-reaching. By demonstrating the relationship between birdwatching and biodiversity conservation in Ecuador, the study highlights the potential of nature tourism as a powerful tool to promote the protection of ecosystems and generate socioeconomic benefits for local communities.

Originality/Value: The originality and value of this research lie in its contribution to demonstrating the viability of birdwatching as an effective tool for biodiversity conservation in Ecuador.
Socioeconomic Diagnosis and Sustainable Development Perspective of La Chorrera Sector in Pedernales Canton, Manabi Province
Authors: López Aura Mariana de Jesús Palacios , Ureta Flor María Arteaga , Arteaga María Fernanda Macías , Arteaga Alex Alfonso Sánchez 
Published: December 2024

Objective: This research aims to conduct a socioeconomic analysis of the inhabitants of La Chorrera to determine their quality of life and needs within the sector.

Theoretical Framework: The text explores the concepts and theories underpinning sustainable development, an approach seeking to balance economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. It highlights the importance of government intervention to stimulate the economy during recessions and the need for long-term policies to ensure a sustainable future.

Methodology: This was a descriptive and scientific field research. Socioeconomic development encompasses both social and economic aspects. When these two variables are combined, the sector has a strong tendency to achieve sustainable development.

Results and Discussion: Results indicate a strong sense of belonging to the sector. However, income levels are highly variable, with many residents engaged in activities that do not guarantee a living wage. Some individuals are even unemployed.

Implications: The implications of this research are vast. It informs the development of public policies promoting sustainability, such as those related to climate change, natural resource management, and social equity. Additionally, it guides businesses towards more sustainable practices and stimulates technological innovation for environmental solutions. It also fosters greater environmental awareness and engagement among citizens.

Originality and Value: The originality lies in proposing a balance between present and future needs, recognizing the interconnectedness of natural and social systems. The value lies in its capacity to guide policymaking, business decisions, and societal transformations towards more just and resilient development models, contributing to a sustainable future for all.
Project-Based Learning: an Effective Strategy for Improving Critical Thinking in Universities
Authors: Peña Luis Nilo Zambrano , Flores Acker Aldao Sima , Saldaña Glendy Cecilia García , Vela Hilda Angélica Reyna Farje , Rojas Angel Enrique López , Ríos Luz Angelica Angulo 
Published: December 2024

Purpose: This research evaluated critical thinking in university students using the application of a learning with projects educational program as a strategy.

Theoretical Framework: It was based on the theoretical foundations on critical thinking, being the basis of the study of cognitivism, as well as on the relationship between critical thinking and higher education, as a goal of university education, to promote the development of higher thinking based on criticism, innovation and creativity.

Design/methodology/approach: A quantitative research with a quasi-experimental design was developed with the participation of 60 university students from the Faculty of Education of a public university in the Loreto region of Peru.

Results and Discussion: A significant relationship was found between the educational program learning with projects and critical thinking (p<0.005) in which the training of university students in critical thinking competencies partially had this relationship. The results indicated that the university students who were part of the study had better competencies in the development of critical thinking.

Research, practical and social implications: It can be stated that project-based learning is important to improve problem solving and informed decision making skills as competencies in university students to respond to the challenges of the 21st century.

Originality/value: This study contributes original value to the field of undergraduate formative study by providing empirical evidence on the effectiveness of the project-based learning educational program to improve critical thinking in Peruvian university students.
Kinerja Aparatur Pemerintah Desa Dalam Peningkatan Kualitas Pelayanan Publik Di Desa Tapenpah, Kecamatan Insana, Kabupaten Timor Tengah Utara
Authors: Bekun Stefanus , Fina Yohanes 
Published: December 2024

Pelayanan publik merupakan suatu arena transaksi yang paling realistis dan intensif antara rakyat dan pemerintah, interaksi aktif antara pemberi dan penerima layanan merupakan bagian penting dari proses membangun partisipasi dan akuntabilitas publik. Pemberi layanan publik harus menunjukan kualitas pelayanan yang diberikan kepada publik, melalui kinerja yang diberikan. Prestasi kerja yang ditunjukan pemerintah desa dengan motivasi pelayanan yakni memberikan pelayanan yang terbaik kepada masyarakat, kemampuan aparatur dalam pelayanan yang cukup baik dan kesempatan pelayanan memudahkan aparat desa maupun masyarakat dalam mengakses jenis-jenis layanan administrasi di desa. Kinerja yang ditunjukan pemerintah desa Tapenpah tersebut, dapat meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan publik di desa.
ζ Tau, a Post-interaction Binary
Authors: Nazé Yaël , Motch Christian , Rauw Gregor , Smith Myron A. , Robrade Jan 
Published: December 2024

Be stars are usually thought to be born in binary interactions. The presence of the companion has been proposed to play a role in the peculiar X-ray emission recorded for a subgroup of Be stars called the γ Cas analogs. In this contribution, we report on a multiwavelength investigation of one of them, the Be binary ζ Tau. Using data from TESS, Chandra, SRG/eROSITA, and XMM-Newton, we derive the high-energy properties as a function of time and orbital phase. The results are then used to test the proposed γ Cas models.
МЕТОДЫ ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЯ АРЕАЛОВ КОРЕННОЙ РАСТИТЕЛЬНОСТИ И СОСТАВЛЕНИЯ ЭКОЛОГИЧЕСКИХ ПАСПОРТОВ ЛЕСООБРАЗУЮЩИХ ВИДОВ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ЛЕСОВ ГОРНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ «СИХОТЭ-АЛИНЬ» В ГРАНИЦАХ ПРИМОРСКОГО КРАЯ)
Authors: Б.С. Петропавловский , Л.А. Майорова 
Published: December 2024

Рассмотрены методы составления коренной растительности и составления экологических паспортов лесообразующих видов на основе применения информационной статистики. Эти методы используются при восстановлении коренной лесной растительности, при создании лесных культур и для других задач лесного комплекса.
Methods of compiling native vegetation and compiling ecological passports of forest-forming species based on the application of information statistics are considered. These methods are used in the restoration of native forest vegetation, in the creation of forest crops and for other tasks of the forest complex.
СРАВНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ АНАЛИЗ ПОДВЕРЖЕННОСТИ ГОРНОЙ ТЕРРИТОРИИ ОПОЛЗНЕВЫМ ПРОЦЕССАМ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ БАССЕЙНОВ РЕК ЧЕРЕК И ЧЕГЕМ, КАБАРДИНО-БАЛКАРСКАЯ РЕСПУБЛИКА)
Authors: Е.В. Кюль 
Published: December 2024

Приводятся результаты инвентаризации и паспортизации оползневой деятельности в каждом речном бассейне с учётом сопутствующих процессов (селей, обвалов, осыпей, лавин) за 25-летний период. В районах с различной степенью подверженности определяются природно-антропогенные геосистемы с типами опасного процесса и землепользования. Проводится численная оценка фактической оползневой опасности. Даются рекомендации по снижению уровня воздействия оползней на исследуемую территорию до оптимального.
The results of the inventory and certification of landslide activities in each river basin taking into account related processes (debris flows, rock avalanches, rockslides, avalanches) over a 25-year period. In areas with different degree of exposure determined by natural and anthropogenic geosystems with the types of hazardous process and land use. Presents a numerical evaluation of the actual landslide hazard. Recommendations for reducing the impact of landslides in the study area to the optimum.