bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mental Foramen as a Guide to Establish Sexual Dimorphism among Eastern Indian Population: An Observational Cross-sectional Study on Dry Bones
Authors: Biswas Soumali , Saha Joydip , Majumdar Arijit , Poddar Ratnadeep , Ghosh Suchismita , Kar Maitreyee 
Published: October 2024

Context:
The study deals with a role of mental foramen in determining the sexual dimorphism of mandibles as well as generating the sufficient data for the dental surgeons regarding location and measurements of the same.

Aims:
The aim of the study was to determine the location of mental foramen with respect to the different bony points of mandible and the presence of accessory foramen, if any and to establish sexual dimorphism among mandibles in relation to mental foramen and assessing the role of mento-submental angle for the same.

Settings and Design:
An observational cross-sectional study was conducted at Medical Colleges of West Bengal.

Materials and Methods:
Two hundred and eighty dry mandibles were used. Digital images were captured with digital camera after placing the bones in anatomical position for suitable views. Measurements were taken with the help of ImageJ software. Statistical analysis was performed using the SPSS software.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Measures of central tendency were determined. Significance was tested using the Chi-square test or unpaired Student’s t test, as applicable.

Results:
Most of the mental foramina were in line with the second premolar tooth or between the first and second premolars. Distance from the alveolar margin and the diameters of foramen were statistically significant among the genders. Mento-submental angle was significantly lower in males as compared to females being <115° and >115°, respectively. The prevalence of accessory mental foramen was very low in both genders.

Conclusions:
Sexual dimorphism can be well established from the morphometry of mental foramen of mandibles in the Eastern Indian population.
Impact of Yoga Practice on Lipid Profile and Insulin Resistance in Overweight and Obese Individuals – A Pilot Study
Authors: Shelke Abhijeet , Kawade Ramesh , Bhattacharya Subhradeep , Sarkar Vishal , Selvaraj Neevhashiny 
Published: October 2024

Objective:
This pilot study was designed to analyze the effect of yoga on cardiometabolic functions in overweight and obese individuals.

Methods:
A prospective interventional study was carried out at a tertiary care center in India for 8 weeks. A total of 50 participants were enrolled in the study of which only 29 were regular in yoga intervention. Participants between 25 and 60 years of age, overweight and obese individuals with body mass index ≥25 kg/m2, and those willing to adhere with all the instructions including avoidance of caffeine throughout the study period were included in the study. Baseline demographic details, anthropometric measurements, and biochemical measurements were recorded before and after yoga intervention.

Results:
After 8 weeks of daily yoga intervention, data of 29 regular attendees were analyzed. The mean age was 44.2 ± 12.3 years and females (72.4%) were predominant than males (27.6%). Homeostasis model assessment-estimated insulin resistance (P < 0.001), fasting blood glucose (P < 0.001), fasting insulin (P < 0.006), quantitative insulin sensitivity check index (P < 0.001), and glycosylated hemoglobin (P = 0.001) were statistically significant, before and after yoga intervention. Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was observed in lipid profiles such as total cholesterol (P < 0.001), low-density lipoprotein (LDL) (P < 0.001), very LDL (P < 0.005), and triglycerides (P < 0.001) before and after yoga intervention.

Conclusion:
Yoga intervention demonstrated an improved lipid profile and glucose intolerance which subsequently advances cardiometabolic health. However, findings are limited by small sample size and pilot study.
Johann Jakob Bodmers Arbeit an der Ästhetik
Authors: Hees-Pelikan Johannes 
Published: October 2024

Über Bodmers unverwechselbaren Schweizer Beitrag zur modernen Gesellschafts- und Wertordnung im 18. Jahrhundert Johannes Hees-Pelikans Studie erschließt die ästhetischen, moralischen und kritischen Schriften des Zürcher Gelehrten Johann Jakob Bodmer praxeologisch. Die Texte des Aufklärers, Geschichtslehrers und Literaten werden so nicht nur im historischen Kontext der europäischen Aufklärung erforscht, sondern vor allem auch an die jüngste Methodendiskussion angeschlossen. Bodmers Weg zur Ästhetik führt über die moralische Bewertung von Alltagspraktiken wie Gartenpflege, Körperpflege, Umgang zwischen Ehegatt:innen und Freunden usw., die er entweder im Leben oder in der Literatur beobachtet. Weil diese Beobachtung selbst auf literarische Verfahren angewiesen ist, weisen Bodmers Schriften eine ganz besondere Diskurspraktik auf, die seiner ästhetischen und ethischen Theorie ihren spezifischen Zuschnitt verleiht. Bodmer leistet so einen unverwechselbaren Schweizer Beitrag zu den Grundlagen der modernen Gesellschaft und ihrer Wertordnung: Nicht von der hohen Warte der Vernunft aus schaut er auf die Welt, sondern er leitet die ästhetischen Gesetze des moralisch guten Handelns aus dem "echten Leben" ab.
Оценка засухоустойчивости образцов картофеля
Authors: С.В. Лихненко 
Published: October 2024

Модифицирован метод диагностики устойчивости к засухе картофеля по росту первичных корней в растворе осмотика, имитирующего засуху. Опыт проводили на озелененных 2-сантиметровых ростках. Экспериментально подобран раствор сахарозы с осмотическим давлением 0,6 Мпа. Выделили 2 устойчивых к засухе генотипа. Для ранжирования образцов по засухоустойчивости применяли коэффициент относительного ростакорней.
The method of diagnosing potato drought resistance by the growth oprimary roots in an osmotic solution simulating drought has been modified. The experiment was carried out on green 2-centimeter sprouts. A sucrose solution with an osmotic pressure of 0.6 Mpa was experimentally selected. 2 drought-resistant genotypes were identified. The relative root growth coefficient was used to rank the samples according to drought resistance.
Factors affecting the effectiveness of internal control systems in small and medium enterprises operating in the trade and service sector in Binh Duong Province
Authors: Nguyen Thanh Ngan  
Published: October 2024

This study aims to identify the factors affecting the effectiveness of internal control systems (ICS) in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the trade and service sector in Binh Duong Province, Vietnam. The key factors examined include risk assessment, control environment, information and communication, control activities, and monitoring. The survey of 155 samples and multivariate regression analysis indicate that four main factors influence ICS effectiveness: risk assessment, control environment, control activities, and monitoring, with the control environment being the most impactful. Based on these findings, the study proposes management implications to enhance ICS for SMEs, including the development and implementation of appropriate ICS systems. This contributes to improved management efficiency and aids SMEs in achieving their operational, reporting, and compliance objectives.
Keywords: Internal Control Systems, Trade Enterprises, Effectiveness, And Binh Duong
Human Oocyte Banking and In Vitro Maturation: Aging, Cancer, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Authors: Kalaga Isha , Parekh Eshana , Sayyed Alhan , Liu Tiffany 
Published: October 2024

Given the range of fertility issues, oocyte banking and in vitro maturation (IVM) are major advancements for fertility preservation. This literature review studies their applications in ovarian aging, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and cancer-related infertility. Oocyte banking and IVM offer solutions for age-related infertility. By cryopreserving oocytes at a younger age, individuals can safeguard their reproductive potential as they age. Improvement of cryopreservation methods and personalized protocols, along with advancements in ancillary procedures like preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) enhance the efficacy of these strategies. For PCOS patients, IVM offers a safer alternative to in vitro fertilization (IVF) by minimizing the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) through reduced ovarian stimulation. Advancements in IVM, such as hCG priming and capacitation IVM, have shown improved outcomes, making it a preferable option for PCOS patients seeking fertility preservation. In cancer patients, cryopreservation before treatment is critical. While IVF with controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) is the standard, IVM provides a faster option for pediatric patients or those needing urgent treatment. Current research aims to expand IVM’s uses across different cancers and patient populations. As these technologies evolve, they provide new avenues for individuals facing infertility challenges, empowering them to continue pursuing their reproductive goals.
Revisiting Therapeutic Facet Joint Injections for Chronic Spinal Pain: A Case Series
Authors: Hasoon Jamal , Mahmood Syed , Nguyen Anvinh , Govindaraj Ranganathan , Robinson Christopher L 
Published: October 2024

Facet joint injections with steroids are a common therapeutic intervention for chronic pain management, particularly in patients with lumbar spondylosis and facet arthropathy. However, many insurance companies do not provide coverage for this helpful intervention. This case series presents four patients who experienced significant and sustained pain relief following therapeutic facet joint injections. The aim of this case series is to highlight the efficacy of facet joint injections with steroids in managing chronic spinal pain and to discuss the potential benefits of this treatment modality in patients who may not be interested in pursuing lumbar radiofrequency neurotomy.
Junia, Missionary Partnership, and Honor: The Discourse Function of Romans 16:7
Authors: Windsor Lionel James 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Scholarly interest in Paul’s reference to Junia in Rom 16:7 has tended to focus on Junia’s gender, status as “apostle,” authority, and role. This article explores a question that has received less attention but has the potential to shed further light: the discourse function of the reference. The article first explores relevant discourse elements of Rom 16, then examines how these elements are prepared for in Rom 1–15, before returning to focus on the details of Rom 16:7. It finds that the reference to Andronicus and Junia as “notable among the apostles” helps Paul to further establish and strengthen missionary partnership between himself and the believers in Rome. It is also a concrete application of eschatological categories of honor, informed by the gospel of God’s grace in Christ. As a Jewish woman who suffers alongside Paul for the gospel mission, Junia is especially honored by Paul’s descriptions.
Speaking Double: Parody as Resistance in Nineteenth-Century American Women’s Poetry
Authors: Petrino Elizabeth A. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
Nineteenth-century American women poets wrote parodies to challenge the sentimental portrayals of women and resist literary commercialism. Building on Mikhail Bakhtin’s and Linda Hutcheon’s theories of the dialogic and literary parody, this article explores how Lydia Sigourney (1791–1865) and Phoebe Cary (1824–71) parody male authors such as Poe and Longfellow to register their critiques while ostensibly maintaining a demure image for their readers. Their parodies also manifest subversive intent by speaking from and on behalf of marginalized groups, including women, the working class, and Native Americans, and by indicating support for environmental justice.
“Mom, I am a rich man”: Cher, the Straight Man, and the Hidden History of Feminist Humor
Authors: Willett Julie 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACT
Before Cher was the queen of pop, she was a queen of comedy whose feminist punchlines allowed her to negotiate limited verbal space in a male-dominated entertainment industry. She began her comedic career in the 1960s, although it was not until the early 1970s that Cher’s comedic wit, often targeting her then husband and costar Sonny Bono, got noticed, helping to rocket the couple from nightclubs to television stardom. Considered as safe but sexy, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971–74) featured the straight man and the fashionista’s no-holds-barred humor that together made feminism more palatable for middle-of-the-road America. To be sure, Cher’s longevity reflects her many talents as an entertainer, but her own brand of comedic cool has continued to inspire a feminist fandom that spans generations.
Efficacy and safety of azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate nasal spray in treating allergic rhinitis: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Han Xinling , Wang Chengshuo , Zhang Qinna , Guan Bing , Zhang Hua , Yu Yafeng , Tang Jinyong , Gao Xiaoping , Meng Juan , Li Chao , Zhou Huifang , Huang Xinsheng , Shi Haiyun , Bian Tao , Hu Guohua , Jiang Qingshan , Li Huabin , Li Lingbo , Li Xianhua , Lin Chang , Liu Dingrong , Liu Jixiang , Ma Huaan , Tan Guolin , Wan Lijia , Xia Jiao , Xiao Shuifang , Xie Jinghua , Xing Zhimin , Qu Shenhong , Zhao Changqing , Zhu Li , Zhang Yuan , Zhang Luo 
Published: October 2024

Background:
MP-AzeFlu (Dymista; Meda Pharma GmbH & Co., KG), a formulation combining azelastine hydrochloride and fluticasone propionate in a single spray, is superior to fluticasone propionate alone in relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life of patients with allergic rhinitis.

Objectives:
In this study, we evaluated whether the effect of AzeFlu, a generic drug manufactured from China, is equivalent to that of MP-AzeFlu.

Methods:
In total, 679 patients were recruited for a multicentre, randomized, double-blind, original drug-controlled, and parallel-group clinical trial. Overall, 339 and 340 patients were administered with AzeFlu and MP-AzeFlu, respectively. Efficacy was assessed by changes in the reflective total nasal symptom score, the area under the curve of reflective total nasal symptom score changes over time, changes from baseline in individual nasal symptom scores, and the Rhinoconjunctivitis Quality of Life Questionnaire. In addition, a safety evaluation was simultaneously performed.

Results:
AzeFlu and MP-AzeFlu reduced the reflective total nasal symptom score from baseline (AzeFlu −6.7 [standard deviation, 2.59]; MP-AzeFlu −6.7 [standard deviation, 2.76]; P = 0.905) and improved nasal symptoms and quality of life (AzeFlu −62.3 [standard deviation, 33.59]; MP-AzeFlu −64.7 [standard deviation, 33.73]; P = 0.394) in patients with allergic rhinitis. Significant differences were not observed between groups.

Conclusion:
AzeFlu showed effects equivalent to those of MP-AzeFlu in this clinical trial and may benefit Chinese patients with allergic rhinitis.

Registration number:
CTR20190189 (chinadrugtrials.org.cn/index.html)
Covid-19 en las dinámicas de innovación del emprendimiento de servicios turísticos de Cuenca, Ecuador
Authors: Once-Jara Isabela , Arévalo-Nieves Lizbeth , Bazán-Quinde Tatiana , Espinoza-Figueroa Freddy 
Published: October 2024

Este estudio explora la dinámica empresarial e innovadora ante un agente inesperado, tal como la Covid-19. Se presenta un sondeo exploratorio sobre el número de empleados antes y al tercer mes de la pandemia. Asimismo, se muestra la probable dinámica de créditos blandos que fueron requeridos por el sector privado, pero que no llegó a tiempo. Además, se contrasta los catastros turísticos de los años 2019, 2020 y 2021 a nivel general y por cada subsector de servicios turísticos. Después, se exploran las dinámicas del emprendimiento turístico en el escenario pandémico. Se recurrió a un enfoque mixto de alcance exploratorio. Los instrumentos usados fueron las encuestas, información secundaria de catastro turísticos de tres años, tales como 2019, 2020 y 2021 y entrevistas semiestructuradas. Finalmente, se encontró una disminución significativa del empleo turístico al inicio de la emergencia sanitaria. También, se registró una probable dinámica de créditos blandos razonable con opciones urgentes debido al momento de crisis. La comparación catastral evidencia una fuerte caída y una recuperación gradual a nivel de número de establecimientos turísticos. Las dinámicas de emprendimiento turístico muestran que la incertidumbre generó respuestas hacia la crisis pandémica, algunas obligatorias y otras propias del momento y el clima empresarial de Cuenca, Ecuador.
Naar een inclusieve gezondheidszorg?
Authors: Sijmons J.G. 
Published: October 2024

Naar een inclusieve gezondheidszorg?
De zorg is afgelopen decennia meer persoonsgericht geworden, maar is zij inclusief genoeg en niet discriminerend? Dat kan niet gezegd worden. Er is een gender- en sekseprobleem in diagnostiek en behandeling. Op andere fronten is in dit opzicht eveneens nog veel te doen. Er zijn echter ook systeemgrenzen aan de zorg. Het gelijkheidsbeginsel zelf heeft in zijn toepassing grenzen die het zorgstelsel lijkt te hebben bereikt.
Kroniek wetgeving gezondheidsrecht 2024
Authors: Jannink M.E. , Fijnheer M.A. 
Published: October 2024

Kroniek wetgeving gezondheidsrecht 2024
De kroniek geeft een overzicht van ontwikkelingen in de Nederlandse wetgeving relevant voor de gezondheidszorg in de periode 1 januari 2023 tot 1 juli 2024. In deze periode was het kabinet-Rutte IV meer dan een jaar demissionair. Omdat weinig wetsvoorstellen controversieel verklaard zijn, bevat de kroniek een keur aan besprekingen van lopende wetgevingstrajecten, nieuwe wetgevingstrajecten en wetsvoorstellen die ter consultatie zijn voorgelegd.
Door het bos de bomen zien: naar een geïntegreerde en toepasbare classificatie van veiligheidsbeleving
Authors: Franken Marianne , Brands Jelle , van Doorn Janne , Kunst Maarten 
Published: October 2024

Seeing the trees for the forest: Towards an integrated classification of fear of crime and its application
Whether it is the topic of everyday conversation, a political debate or scientific discussion: it is evident that fear of crime can be understood and examined in a variety of ways. This creates inconsistencies in the interpretation of the concept, which can hinder research into fear of crime and the design of interventions. In the past, researchers have developed classifications to better understand fear of crime. The current article aims to come to an updated and integrated classification and supplementary table of classification, within which new insights from the fear of crime literature are incorporated, to further our understanding of the concept. This classification is subsequently applied as a tool. We show how our classification can help design new research, better understand previous research and create an overview of the knowledge on fear of crime. We furthermore show how the classification can be used by policy makers to better understand and address societal challenges related to fear of crime.
Socioeconomic evaluation in the intensification of a panela agroindustry
Authors: Sópalo-Romero Josué Israel , Quezada-Torres Diana Carolina , Valarezo-Quinaluisa Rodrigo Andrés , Quezada-Torres Walter , Proaño-Molina Marcia , Recalde-Luna Sandra , Tapia-Zúñiga Mónica , Quezada-Moreno Walter 
Published: October 2024

Evaluating the panela agroindustry as an alternative for profitability, viability and decision-making is a vital exercise from the point of view of sustained socioeconomic growth. For the socioeconomic evaluation of the agroindustry intensification, the Peters- Timmerhaus Excel spreadsheet was used. The evaluation included technical production diagnosis, mass balance and production costs of different panela factories depending on the grinding capacity: 10 to 30 tc/d (tons of cane per day) with four production alternatives and two drying variants. Results show that in an intensified panela agroindustry, the economic viability to recover the capital is reached in 2.5 years, with alternatives 1,2 and 4, the last one includes the production of three products (honey, panela and natural sugar) for 20 tc/d and 1.5 years for 30 tc/d using naturally dried bagasse as fuel. A comprehensive understanding of the production area and the interrelationships with other areas of the panela agroindustry allowed to refine possibleproduction lines and socialize the information for rapid decision-making with immediate application projection and revival of the sector, considering that the application of technologies and the intensification of processes improves quality, increases profitability, generates well-being and ensures food security.
Pengaruh Return On Equity (ROE) dan Gross Profit Margin (GPM) Terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba Pada Bank Umum Syariah
Authors: Wahyuni Endah Sri 
Published: October 2024

This research aims to determine the influence of two X variables, namely Return On Equity (X1) and Gross Profit Margin (X2) on Profit Growth (Y) on the Indonesian Stock Exchange with 30 samples from 6 Sharia Commercial Banks. This research uses a type of research using panel data. This research is a causal type of research with a quantitative approach. The data analysis method used is multiple linear regression with SPSS 26 software. The t-test results of the Return On Equity (X1) variable show t-test > ttable, namely 4.906 > 2.050 with a sig value of 0.000 < 0.05, it can be concluded that Ha1 is accepted and Ha0 is rejected. From the results of the t-test for the Gross Profit Margin (X2) variable, it shows tcount > ttable, namely 0.254 < 2.050 with a sig value of 0.801 > 0.05, it can be concluded that Ha2 is rejected and Ha0 is accepted. The test results obtained at Sharia Commercial Banks show that there is a significant influence of the independent variables simultaneously on the dependent variable, so Ha3 is accepted, namely that there is a positive and significant influence of the Return On Equity and Gross Profit Margin variables on Profit Growth.
Considerations and New Perspectives of Locoregional Anesthesia in Dentistry
Authors: Ioan Roi Ciprian , Roi Alexandra , Riviș Mircea 
Published: October 2024

The locoregional anesthesia has been administrated in dentistry for more than 100 years, being essential for pain management. Almost every dental procedure requires a temporary sensory loss of hard or soft tissues of the oral cavity. The aim of this chapter is to emphasize the most relevant aspects of locoregional anesthesia in dentistry, specifically related to anesthesia evolution over the decades, clinical anatomy, differences between plexus and peripheric troncular anesthesia techniques, risk patients for local anesthesia administration, complications, trypanophobia, problems in achieving local anesthesia and new perspectives. This complex chapter presents up-to-date information in a clear and concise manner, that can be useful for students, dentists, for oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The detailed knowledge presented in the next pages along with the schematic figures can be used for a better understanding of the local anesthesia and help the practitioner to obtain a complete anesthesia of the territory of interest.