bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Gingival Overgrowth In Patients Induced By Calcium Channel Blockers
Authors: Panhwar Muhammad Ali , Unar Javaid , Panhwar Iffat , Shaikh Tarique Hussain , Bhutto Seerat-Ul-Urooj , Sehito Muhammad Amin , Kandhro Rehmatullah 
Published: July 2024

Gingival enlargement can be caused by a number of factors, including inflammatory conditions and the side effects of certain medications. Gingival overgrowth is one of the frequent features of gingival diseases. Objective: To find out frequency of calcium channel blockers causing gingival overgrowth. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among cardiac patients visiting the cardiology department at Liaquat University Hospital, Hyderabad by convenience sampling technique for a time duration of six months. SPSS version 23.0, was used for data analysis. Chi-square test was applied with a significance level of P-value <0.05. Results: The most commonly used calcium channel blockers were amlodipine and diltiazem at 31.3% and 26.7% respectively, while 15.6% of cases were using nifedipine, 14.4% were on verapamil and 11.9% were on calcium channel blocker drug of bepridil. The severity of gingival overgrowth was significantly correlated with the male gender (p value= 0.001). Conclusions: After administration of calcium channel blockers, there is a potential that adverse consequences may occur such as gingival overgrowth, will become more common by prolong use of such drugs as indicated in this study.
On the order of appearance of product of consecutive Fibonacci numbers
Authors: Pongsriiam Prapanpong , Khaochim Narissara 
Published: July 2024

Let $F_{n}$ be the $n$th Fibonacci number. For each positive integer $m$, the order of appearance of $m$, denoted by $z(m)$, is the smallest positive integer $k$ such that $m$ divides $F_k$. Recently, D. Marques has obtained a formula for $z(F_{n}F_{n+1})$, $z(F_{n}F_{n+1}F_{n+2})$, and $z(F_{n}F_{n+1}F_{n+2}F_{n+3})$. In this paper, we extend Marques' result to the case $z(F_{n}F_{n+1}\cdots F_{n+k})$, for every $4\leq k \leq 6$. For instance, we prove that, for $n\geq1$,\[z(F_{n}F_{n+1}F_{n+2}F_{n+3}F_{n+4}) =\begin{cases}a, & \text{if $n\equiv1,2,3,4,5,6,7,10 \pmod {12}$, or $n\equiv8,60 \pmod {72}$};\\2a, & \text{if $n\equiv9,11\pmod {12}$, or $n\equiv24,44 \pmod {72}$};\\3a, & \text{if $n\equiv12,32,36,56 \pmod {72}$}; \\6a, & \text{if $n\equiv0,20,48,68 \pmod {72}$}\end{cases}\] where $a=[n,n+1,n+2,n+3,n+4]$.
Navigating the Sea of Online Proctoring
Authors: Ng Susan 
Published: July 2024

Education nurtures competency and critical thinking in students, which in turn, lead to the betterment of society. Academic integrity is instrumental in upholding the goal of education. With the rapid pivot to remote teaching and assessment, the incorporation of online proctoring to ensure academic integrity became a necessity. Recognizing some of the causes of academic dishonesty could be magnified with this mode of delivery, the implementation of a student-centred approach to enhance academic honesty with online assessments was embedded in our Practical Nursing math course at Centennial College. Through the use of PowerPoint presentation, demonstrations of strategies and anecdotal stories, I will highlight the complex challenges with online proctoring, the unwitting discoveries of academic breaches, and the multifaceted solutions required. At the end of the formal presentation, an opportunity will be provided for the audience to ask questions, as well as share their experiences. The outcome will be a collect of best practices on how a crew of professors can both support students and keep academic integrity afloat while navigate the uncharted waters of online proctoring on a vessel from an external company offering remote invigilation services.
Managing Academic Integrity in Canadian Engineering Schools
Authors: DeMontigny David 
Published: July 2024

Within the literature a lot of research has been published on academic misconduct, including why students cheat, how they cheat, and what can be done to curb the behavior. Very little research had been done to determine how schools have addressed academic integrity from a management or administrative perspective. This presentation highlights the work from a book chapter I submitted to a national project on academic integrity in Canadian post-secondary institutions.
This work focused on how engineering schools and the professional engineering regulators were promoting academic integrity and dealing with academic misconduct. A survey was provided to all 43 Canadian engineering schools and the 12 provincial and territorial engineering regulators. The survey covered topics related to integrity, misconduct, professionalism, and administrative strategies and procedures. These results have been put into context with existing literature and potential best practices.
This presentation will be of interest to students, instructors and administrators from all faculties. Students will learn about academic integrity and misconduct from an administrator’s perspective. Instructors will lean how to improve academic integrity in their courses. Administrators will be exposed to broader policy and practice content.
Applied Authentic Assessment in Engineering Technology Courses for Academic Integrity
Authors: Butterworth Carina 
Published: July 2024

Teamwork and individual work within the classroom and in the online environment have seen a shift in how students engage in course materials and in how the material has been delivered to the students. Individualizing projects has become a way to both engage the student and to harness their strengths which results in improved adherence to academic integrity policies. This presentation will discuss my experience in developing, implementing and creating authentic assessments in my classroom to promote healthy academic integrity activities in the engineering technology discipline; and ending with my reflections and recommendations of the process. The take home objective for attendees is to adapt new ideas for authentic assessment and develop a process for implementing these assessments within their own classrooms. It may also appeal to policy creators to see the different ways instructors are adapting their materials for education and engagement, rather than punitive actions.
“It Feels Weird Telling You For Sure”: Ambivalence and Uncertainty about Academic Integrity in International Students’ Self-Reports of Using Paid Academic Support Services
Authors: Heng Hartse Joel 
Published: July 2024

This presentation reports on a study that examines some international undergraduate students’ use of private academic support services (PASS), a growing phenomenon in Canadian higher education in the last decade whose practitioners often advertise to international and/or multilingual students. We situate the use of PASS at the intersection of three constructs: literacy brokering (Curry and Lillis, 2006), contract cheating (Lancaster & Clarke, 2016), and private supplementary tutoring/“shadow education” (Bray, 2008), seeking to understand why some students choose to pay for help with academic work and how they understand the ethics of their choices.

Using a survey (n = 898 international student responses, with ⅔ being self-identified as users of English as an additional language) and semi-structured follow-up interviews (n= 23), this presentation addresses the following research questions:

What is the type and nature of PASS that some students use, and why do they seek such services?
How do students understand the use of PASS in relation to academic integrity?

Survey results reveal 30% of participants described using some form of PASS, most commonly “homework help” websites or tutoring. Students described a variety of reasons for seeking PASS, often related to their perceived convenience and/or limited access to other forms of in-time support. Interviews revealed ambivalence about the use of PASS; while some reported feeling PASS were helpful in achieving academic goals, some described feeling uneasy or uncertain about their ethical acceptability or usefulness. We conclude with policy and pedagogical implications for this growing grey area of para-academic support.
Probing the Icebergs of Adult Learning: Comparative Findings and Implications of the 1998, 2004 and 2010 Canadian Surveys of Formal and Informal Learning Practices
Authors: Livingstone David Walker 
Published: July 2024

This paper summarizes the findings of the 2010 Work and Lifelong Learning (WALL) survey of self-reported further education and intentional informal learning activities of Canadian adults and compares them with the results of the 2004 WALL survey and the 1998 New Approaches to Lifelong Learning (NALL) survey on the same subject. Basic profiles of participation in further education courses and intentional informal learning activities related to employment, housework, community volunteer work, and general interests are presented. In addition to being one of the most highly formally educated populations in the world, Canadians quite rapidly increased their participation in further education over the past generation. They continued to devote much more of their time to an array of informal learning activities. However, Canadian adults’ array of formal and informal learning efforts face relatively diminishing opportunities for application in jobs as they are currently structured.
Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning: International Perspectives, By Judy Harris, Mignonne Breier, and Christine Wihak (Eds.)
Authors: Fallis Bill 
Published: July 2024

Book review of:Researching the Recognition of Prior Learning: International Perspectives Judy Harris, Mignonne Breier, and Christine Wihak (Eds.). NIACE, Leicester, England, 2011.
Stitching Together an Arts-based Inquiry with Indigenous Communities in Canada and Chile
Authors: Hanson Cindy 
Published: July 2024

La recherche et l’apprentissage communautaires ne peuvent jamais être prescrits. L’étude intitulée « Intergenerational Learning in Indigenous Textile Communities of Practice » (« L’apprentissage intergénérationnel au sein de communautés de pratique des textiles autochtones »), financée par le Conseil de recherches en sciences humaines, illustre bien ce point à plusieurs égards. Bien que cette étude soit conçue comme recherche communautaire, au début, elle n’était pas comprise comme étant axée sur les arts : sa dimension artistique a émergé au cours de son évolution. À la fois la collecte de données et la mobilisation des méthodes de recherche étaient fondées sur les arts. L’étude a fourni d’importantes leçons sur l’apprentissage informel, autochtone et intergénérationnel au sein des communautés de pratique des textiles autochtones, notamment celles des perleuses et des tisseuses au Canada et au Chili.
Crossing Borders
Authors: Antropov Alexander 
Published: July 2024

This is a personal narrative about my transformative journey as an educator through the calamities of the failed perestroika in the Soviet Union and cultural shocks of living in the United States and Canada. I analyze the factors contributing to my academic abilities that allowed me to graduate with a PhD in mathematics from a university in Russia and become a deputy dean in another university in Moscow. I explain why revolutionary social changes in Russia in the 1990s made me feel as a foreigner in my home country and encouraged me to leave for the United States. I examine what gave me the strength to start anew my professional life abroad from part-time jobs to full-time teaching positions in public schools and universities. Finally, I reflect on my transformative experiences during my doctoral studies at a Canadian provincial university, earning a PhD in education.
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Authors: Lipson Lawrence Randee 
Published: July 2024

As an adult educator, I often incorporate creative expression into my teaching practice through engaged pedagogy and student assignments. My major influences came not from education but from the art world and natural surroundings. In the 1990’s, I discovered New Brunswick-based photographer Freeman Patterson. His style and philosophy of photography not only influenced my own photography but also found its way into my academic practice. In 2001, I visited Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico and knew I had found a spiritual home among the red rocks and wide-open spaces. I identified with Georgia O’Keeffe who lived there for many decades. I taught creativity and photography there but also started bringing more creativity into teaching graduate students in adult education. This article chronicles my transformative journey as an artist and educator, using original photography and personal narrative. I offer practical strategies for teaching and learning
The ballet by R. Strauss "The Legend of Joseph". Musical interpretation of the Biblical story
Authors: Stogniy Irina ,   Gnesin Russian Academy of Music
Published: July 2024

The article is dedicated to the musical and choreographic interpretation of the biblical plot in the ballet "The Legend of Joseph" by R. Strauss, with libretto by H. Hofmannsthal and H. Kessler, created in 1914 for the Diaghilev seasons. The events of the Holy Scripture, representing endless possibilities of interpretation, allow to highlight the important cultural problem: the biblical plot and modernity. In this regard, the music and choreography of the ballet attract attention not only with their originality, but also as a vivid example of a work in which different trends of its time are interwoven. From the perspective of musical dramaturgy, this primarily involves the emphasis on the role of the psychological element in character development and revelation of the plot — a significant role in this process is played by Strauss’s leitmotif writing, as well as quotes (including self-quotes) and allusions. From a non-musical context perspective, there is undeniable influence of Freud’s psychoanalytic theory — as evidenced by the interpretation of the heroine’s role, reminiscent of Salome from the eponymous opera (pathological infatuation with Joseph brings her to irrational actions, leading to madness). The article analyzes the influence of Hofmannsthal’s poetry, the obvious connection of the heroine with the female images of Gustav Klimt, as well as the scientific direction "Philosophy of Life". The rich context that has emerged represents an intertext that is not confined within purely musical boundaries, but includes multicultural interactions. The main conclusion is that R. Strauss, long before Thomas Mann’s novel, created a work that defined the characteristic features of the modern era, such as a tendency towards myth, the East, and biblical themes. R. Strauss also deserves credit for creating the genre of choreographic drama, successfully continued by S. Prokofiev.
Rachmaninoff: conception in piano interpretation. Prelude op. 32 gis-moll: "Russia, winter road"
Authors: Vartanov Sergey ,   L. V. Sobinov Saratov State Conservatory
Published: July 2024

The article is devoted to a fundamental problem: the construction of a theory of performance interpretation. The basis of our approach is in the idea of "concept", which was put forward by S. V. Rachmaninov. Not only a brilliant musician, but also a thinker-artist, Rachmaninoff emphasized in his articles (1909–1910) the fundamental importance of the concept, which stands at the forefront of interpretation. In our study, the concept of "concept" is studied as a result of the interaction of three factors: the evolution of ideas in the communicative system of the keyboard-piano culture; the process of the pianist’s comprehension of a performed composition; and the methodology of modern humanitarian science (M. Bakhtin’s theory of dialogue and M. Turner’s and J. Fokonie’s theory of conceptual integration, which is recognized today as a generalized model of cognitive theory). Studying the composer’s legacy has allowed us to propose a method of integrating the concept, which is considered using his Prelude in G sharp minor as an example.
Potestad coactiva y derecho de competencia entre instituciones de servicio públicas y privadas
Authors: Mejía Herrera Jorge David , Alvarado Verdezoto Juan Francisco 
Published: July 2024

En este artículo se aborda la aplicación de la facultad coactiva en instituciones públicas de Ecuador, incluyendo aquellas que compiten con privadas como el Banco del Pacífico y la CNT. La investigación evalúa la pertinencia legal de esta potestad en instituciones estatales involucradas en actividades económicas competitivas, centrándose en cuatro subtemas: el origen de la potestad coactiva, el procedimiento según el Código Orgánico Administrativo, su aplicación en instituciones públicas y una evaluación de su extensión a entidades respaldadas por el Estado. El objetivo es comprender su impacto en la igualdad de condiciones y la competencia legal en Ecuador. Para realizar este estudio se aplicó un enfoque cualitativo con métodos inductivos y analíticos para analizar la potestad coactiva en la CNT y el Banco del Pacífico. Se utilizó el método exegético para interpretar leyes y comprender el origen de esta potestad. Mediante esta investigación se llegó a la conclusión que la potestad coactiva del Banco del Pacífico crea desequilibrios competitivos en el sector financiero, beneficiando al banco sobre competidores privados. En el ámbito de las telecomunicaciones, la CNT, al ejercer esta potestad en relaciones contractuales privadas, plantea preocupaciones sobre la equidad en la competencia, afectando a competidores privados.
Atividade larvicida do extrato aquoso e do hidrolato das folhas de Melosa frente ao Aedes aegypti
Authors: Souza Elizângela Maria de , Pereira Emanuela Beatriz Souza Silva , Lorenzo Vitor Prates , Costa Eliatânia Clementino , Amaral Daniel Ferreira , Moreira Marília Victória de Souza , Oliveira Enzo Loandos 
Published: July 2024

O inseto Aedes aegypti é o vetor do vírus que causa arboviroses como Dengue, Febre Amarela Urbana, Zika e Chikungunya. Atualmente o combate e controle desse mosquito ocorre por meio de larvicidas e inseticidas sintéticos, eliminação de criadouros e campanhas de conscientização. Diante disso, faz-se necessário estudos a procura por métodos alternativos de baixo custo e que não agrida o meio ambiente, a exemplo de larvicidas botânicos. Nesse cenário, a Caatinga, apresenta muitas espécies importantes para prospecção de moléculas inseticidas e larvicidas. Diante disso, o presente trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar in vitro o efeito larvicida do extrato aquoso e do hidrolato de Ruellia asperula frente às larvas do mosquito A. aegypti. Os ensaios experimentais foram realizados no Laboratório de Química do Campus Petrolina Zona Rural. Para obtenção dos resultados, foram realizados dois bioensaios: um para avaliar o efeito do extrato aquoso (folhas secas) e outro para avaliar o efeito do hidrolato (folhas frescas) sobre a fase larval (L2/L3) de A. aegypti, com delineamento inteiramente casualizado, sete tratamentos (0,1, 2, 3, 4, 5 e 6% do extrato) em triplicata; e cinco tratamentos (0, 12,5, 25, 50 e 100% do hidrolato) em triplicata. Sendo analisada a taxa de mortalidade larval em 24h, 48h e 72h. Cada unidade amostral foi constituída por um béquer de vidro (50 mL) com dez larvas, totalizando trinta larvas por tratamento. Os bioensaios revelaram potencial larvicida, o extrato aquoso de melosa após 24h de exposição ocasionou mortalidade de 96, 67% (T4) e 100% (T6 e T7) das larvas. Já o hidrolato de melosa com a concentração de 100% de hidrolato levou a mortalidade de 100% das larvas em 24h. Os achados deste estudo revelaram que o extrato aquoso e o hidrolato de R. asperula, são promissores larvicidas naturais e podem auxiliar no controle do A, aegypti. Entretando, mais pesquisas que envolvam análise da composição química, toxicidade e citotoxicidade, e viabilidade econômica desses produtos são necessárias.
Relación del gen ACTN3 R577X con la flexibilidad y el rango de movimiento: Implicaciones en lesiones deportivas
Authors: Arroyo Moya Wilson 
Published: July 2024

The objective was to analyze the evidence focused on the relationship of the ACTN3 R577X gene with flexibility and joint motion ranges and its influence on sports injuries. A systematic review of the literature was carried out applying the guidelines established in the PRISMA statement on the association of the ACTN3 gene with flexibility and joint range of motion. The search on PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus and Google Scholar included original studies available in full text from January 2014. Deficiency of alpha-actinin-3 (Genotype XX) represented significantly greater flexibility and range of motion in most studies. In addition, it is associated with lower muscle stiffness. A relationship between ACTN R577X and muscle stiffness is evident, where the RR genotype would represent a greater risk of injury in sports that require high flexibility. The genetic component could be considered in injury prevention programs.
Este estudio analizó la evidencia centrada en la relación del gen ACTN3 R577X con la flexibilidad y los rangos de movimiento articular y su influencia en las lesiones deportivas. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura aplicando las pautas establecidas en la declaración PRISMA sobre la asociación del gen ACTN3 con la flexibilidad y el rango de movimiento articular. La búsqueda realizada en PudMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus y Google académico incluyó estudios originales disponibles en texto completo a partir de enero del 2014. La deficiencia de alfa-actinina-3 (Genotipo XX) representó una flexibilidad y rango de movimiento significativamente mayores en la mayoría de los estudios. Además, se asoció con una menor rigidez muscular. Se evidencia una relación del ACTN3 R577X con la rigidez muscular, en donde el genotipo RR representaría un riesgo de lesión mayor en deportes que requieran una alta flexibilidad. El componente genético podría ser tenido en cuenta en programas de prevención de lesiones.
Eerste ervaringen met het implementeren van de interventie Meer Aandacht voor Ziekgemelde Leerlingen op het primair onderwijs (MAZL PO)
Authors: Van Keulen Maarten , Vanneste Yvonne 
Published: July 2024

Inleiding: De interventie Meer Aandacht voor Ziekgemelde Leerlingen Primair Onderwijs (MAZL PO) is ontwikkeld voor de aanpak van ziekteverzuim onder basisschoolleerlingen. Voorliggend onderzoek beschrijft de eerste ervaringen van onderwijspersoneel met de implementatie van MAZL PO met als doel aandachtspunten voor de invoerstrategie te genereren.
Methode: Zeven semigestructureerde interviews met onderwijspersoneel van één school en deductieve analyse aan de hand van het Meetinstrument Determinanten van Innovaties.
Resultaten: Volgens de geïnterviewden sluit MAZL PO goed aan bij het voormalige ziekteverzuimbeleid op school, hun taakopvatting, kennis en vaardigheden. Tegelijkertijd komt ziekteverzuim dat niet opvalt door het verzuimpatroon of het gedrag van de leerling met MAZL PO beter in beeld. MAZL vraagt leerkrachten omvangrijk verzuim explicieter en bewuster te duiden als zorgwekkend of niet. Geïnterviewden blijken niet eenduidig hierin. Ook plaatsen zij vraagtekens bij de toepassing van de MAZL-criteria op alle leerlingen. Prioritering van het thema ziekteverzuim, en draagvlak, binnen de gehele school wordt als randvoorwaardelijk gezien.
Conclusie: Bij de implementatie van MAZL PO wordt geadviseerd voldoende prioriteit aan MAZL te geven en een breed draagvlak te creëren. Binnen de deelnemende school verrijkte MAZL PO het voormalige verzuimbeleid met meer bewustwording van "verzuim onder de radar" en het explicieter en eenduidiger duiden van ziekteverzuim als zorgwekkend of niet.