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Pengaruh Kesadaran Wajib Pajak, Pelayanan, Jarak Tempat Tinggal dan pendapatan Terhadap Tunggakan pajak Bumi dan Bangunan Pada badan Pendapatan daerah Kota Kupang
Authors: Ajima Imelda , Timuneno Antonius Yohanes Wiliam , Perseveranda M.E. 
Published: May 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui secara empiris apakah kesadaran wajib pajak, pelayanan, jarak tempat tinggal dan pendapatan berpengaruh positif signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan pada Badan Pendapatan Daerah (BAPENDA) Kota Kupang. Metode analisis data yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah analisi statistik kuantitatif. Pengukuran faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan mengunakan instrument kuesioner Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa secara parsial kesadaran wajib pajak berpengaruh negatif dan signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar -0,020. Pelayanan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan dengan nilai signifikansi 0.035. Jarak tempat tinggal berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan. Dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000. Pendapatan tidak berpengaruh signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan dengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,326.Kesadaran wajib pajak, pelayanan, jarak tempat tinggal dan pendapatan secara simultan berpengaruh positif dan signifikan terhadap tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunandengan nilai signifikansi sebesar 0,000. Besarnya koefesien Determinasi (Adjusted R Square) sebesar 0,377 atau 37,7% wajib pajak yang melakukan tunggakan pajak bumi dan bangunan dipengaruhi oleh kesadaran wajib,pelayanan, jarak tempat tinggal dan pendapatan dan sisanya 62,3%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian, maka disarankan kepada Badan Pendapatan Daerah Kota Kupang dapat menumbuhkan kesadaran wajib pajak dengan melalui pelatihan sosialisasi pajak tentang pentingnya membayar pajak kepada wajib pajak.
Salud periodontal en pacientes portadores de dispositivos ortopédicos fijos. Revisión de la literatura
Authors: Muñoz Delgado Marco Stefano , Cabrera Padrón María Isabel 
Published: May 2024

Introducción: El uso de dispositivos ortopédicos maxilo-mandibuares presenta desafíos significativos para la higiene oral de cada paciente, afectando estructuras duras como el diente y blandas como es el periodonto, la acumulación de placa bacteriana en las estructuras retentivas puede producir inflamación de los tejidos que rodean al diente, elevando el riesgo de enfermedades periodontales y comprometiendo el bienestar oral. Objetivo: Identificar en bases de datos digitales información relevante sobre la salud periodontal en pacientes portadores de dispositivos ortopédicos fijos. Metodología: Estudio de revisión bibliográfica narrativa, mediante la selección de 31 artículos de investigación obtenidos de un universo de 1.719 publicaciones. Se aplicaron criterios de inclusión y exclusión, así como la búsqueda avanzada en repositorios de indexación tales como: PubMed, Science Direct y Google académico. Se consideraron publicaciones que aportaran información valiosa para el cumplimiento del objetivo de investigación y se seleccionaron estudios publicados durante el período 2018–2023. Resultados: Existe variabilidad en la definición y clasificación de la salud periodontal, enfatizando la necesidad de estandarización en la medición de la profundidad del surco periodontal. Se presenta una influencia significativa de los dispositivos ortopédicos fijos en la acumulación de placa y la salud de las encías, destacando la importancia de una selección adecuada del dispositivo, una higiene bucal rigurosa y un seguimiento regular para preservar la salud periodontal. Conclusión: La estandarización en la clasificación de la salud periodontal y una gestión cuidadosa de dispositivos ortopédicos son importantes para preservar la salud bucal. Área de estudio general: Odontología. Área de estudio específica: Ortodoncia. Tipo de estudio: Artículos originales / Original articles.
Biomechanical analysis using finite element analysis of orbital floor fractures reproduced in a realistic experimental environment with an anatomical model
Authors: Yi Changryul Claud , Kim Jaehoon , Jung Jaebong , Jo Deoksang , Kim Ji Hoon 
Published: May 2024

Introduction: In this study, we attempted to demonstrate the actual process of orbital floor fracture visually and computationally in anatomically reconstructed structures and to investigate them using finite element analysis.Methods: A finite element model of the skull and cervical vertebrae was reconstructed from computed tomography data, and an eyeball surrounded by extraocular adipose was modeled in the orbital cavity. Three-dimensional volume mesh was generated using 173,894 of the 4-node hexahedral solid elements.Results: For the cases where the impactor hit the infraorbital foramen, buckling occurred at the orbital bone as a result of the compressive force, and the von Mises stress exceeded 150 MPa. The range of stress components included inferior orbital rim and orbital floor. For the cases where the impactor hit the eyeball first, the orbital bone experienced less stress and the range of stress components limited in orbital floor. The critical speeds for blowout fracture were 4 m/s and 6 m/s for buckling and hydraulic mechanism.Conclusion: Each mechanism has its own fracture inducing energy and its transmission process, type of force causing the fracture, and fracture pattern. It is possible to determine the mechanism of the fracture based on whether an orbital rim fracture is present.
STEM and gender gap: a systematic review in WoS, Scopus, and ERIC databases (2012–2022)
Authors: Beroíza-Valenzuela Francisca , Salas-Guzmán Natalia 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThis article offers a thorough examination of relevant literature in the WoS, Scopus, and Eric databases for the period 2012–2022, utilizing the PRISMA model (2020) to address STEM and gender gap factors.MethodsA comprehensive search of the Web of Science, Scopus, and Eric databases spanning the years 2012 to 2022 was conducted. Employing the PRISMA (2020) model, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to identify pertinent studies that examined the relationship between STEM education and the gender gap. After rigorous evaluation, 24 articles that adhered to the established criteria were selected. These articles were thoroughly analyzed to extract relevant information pertaining to the factors contributing to the gender gap in STEM fields and educational interventions designed to alleviate these disparities.ResultsThis analysis hinges on two fundamental dimensions. The first addresses the factors that contribute to the gender gap in STEM fields, while the second focuses on educational interventions crafted to mitigate bias. These interventions include activities aimed at enhancing skills in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology as well as fostering a growth mindset. The findings of this review suggest that research on gender and STEM predominantly emphasizes key issues using quantitative methodologies; however, it is recommended to explore other methodologies as well.DiscussionThe practical implications of this research relate to identifying critical areas in need of attention to address the identified gap and recognizing the necessity of diversifying the methods and tools used for gathering information to explore new factors that could account for gender biases in scientific fields. The study’s limitations lie in its exclusive focus on the binary gender gap between women and men without considering other relevant factors. Future analyses should incorporate the intersectionality perspective.
Association between diabetes mellitus and primary biliary cholangitis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Lv Dan , Wang Han , Leng Yan , Chen Sitong , Sun Haitao , Meng Xiangyue , Liu Tiejun , Xiong Zhuang 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundPrevious observational studies have demonstrated a link between diabetes mellitus(DM) and primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Nevertheless, since these relationships might be confused, whether there is any causal connection or in which direction it exists is unclear. Our investigation aimed to identify the causal associations between DM and PBC.MethodsWe acquired genome-wide association study (GWAS) datasets for PBC, Type 1 diabetes(T1DM), and Type 2 diabetes(T2DM) from published GWASs. Inverse variance-weighted (IVW), MR-Egger, weighted median (WM), Simple mode, and weighted mode methods were used to determine the causal relationships between DM(T1DM or T2DM) and PBC. Sensitivity analyses were also carried out to ensure the results were robust. To determine the causal relationship between PBC and DM(T1DM or T2DM), we also used reverse MR analysis.ResultsT1DM was associated with a higher risk of PBC (OR 1.1525; 95% CI 1.0612-1.2517; p = 0.0007) in the IVW method, but no evidence of a causal effect T2DM on PBC was found (OR 0.9905; 95% CI 0.8446-1.1616; p = 0.9071) in IVW. Results of the reverse MR analysis suggested genetic susceptibility that PBC was associated with an increased risk of T1DM (IVW: OR 1.1991; 95% CI 1.12-1.2838; p = 1.81E-07), but no evidence of a causal effect PBC on T2DM was found (IVW: OR 1.0101; 95% CI 0.9892-1.0315; p = 0.3420).ConclusionThe current study indicated that T1DM increased the risk of developing PBC and vice versa. There was no proof of a causal connection between PBC probability and T2DM. Our results require confirmation through additional replication in larger populations.
Unraveling the potential of graphene quantum dots against Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Authors: Santarelli Giulia , Perini Giordano , Salustri Alessandro , Palucci Ivana , Rosato Roberto , Palmieri Valentina , Iacovelli Camilla , Bellesi Silvia , Sali Michela , Sanguinetti Maurizio , De Spirito Marco , Papi Massimiliano , Delogu Giovanni , De Maio Flavio 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThe emergence of drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) strains has underscored the urgent need for novel therapeutic approaches. Carbon-based nanomaterials, such as graphene oxide (GO), have shown potential in anti-TB activities but suffer from significant toxicity issues.MethodsThis study explores the anti-TB potential of differently functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQDs) – non-functionalized, L-GQDs, aminated (NH2-GQDs), and carboxylated (COOH-GQDs) – alone and in combination with standard TB drugs (isoniazid, amikacin, and linezolid). Their effects were assessed in both axenic cultures and in vitro infection models.ResultsGQDs alone did not demonstrate direct mycobactericidal effects nor trapping activity. However, the combination of NH2-GQDs with amikacin significantly reduced CFUs in in vitro models. NH2-GQDs and COOH-GQDs also enhanced the antimicrobial activity of amikacin in infected macrophages, although L-GQDs and COOH-GQDs alone showed no significant activity.DiscussionThe results suggest that specific types of GQDs, particularly NH2-GQDs, can enhance the efficacy of existing anti-TB drugs. These nanoparticles might serve as effective adjuvants in anti-TB therapy by boosting drug performance and reducing bacterial counts in host cells, highlighting their potential as part of advanced drug delivery systems in tuberculosis treatment. Further investigations are needed to better understand their mechanisms and optimize their use in clinical settings.
Effects of left-hand contraction on tennis serve performance
Authors: Mizuno Kanta , Masaki Hiroaki 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionThe tennis serve is commonly executed in high-pressure scenarios, often leading to performance decline; a condition commonly referred to as choking under pressure. One suggested effective method to avert choking involves contracting the left hand. We examined the effects of left-hand contraction on tennis serve performance using a wearable grasping material (polyurethane foam) which can be incorporated into sportswear.Materials and methodsWe assigned 40 right-handed skilled tennis players to either the contraction group (n = 20) or the no-contraction group (n = 20). They were instructed to perform a second-serve task during the pre-test and pressure test. The participants in the contraction group squeezed the grasping material for 20 s before executing the task in the pressure test. We measured performance, including total scores, the number of maximum score achievements, landing positions, and kinematic indices (i.e., ball speed, racket speed, and impact height).ResultsAlthough neither group demonstrated deteriorated performance on the pressure test, the contraction group experienced an increased number of maximum score achievements under the pressure situation compared with the pre-test (p = 0.021).DiscussionOur results suggest that when under pressure, left-hand contraction may improve performance during tennis serves.
Examining the role of AI technology in online mental healthcare: opportunities, challenges, and implications, a mixed-methods review
Authors: Gutierrez Gilmar , Stephenson Callum , Eadie Jazmin , Asadpour Kimia , Alavi Nazanin 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionOnline mental healthcare has gained significant attention due to its effectiveness, accessibility, and scalability in the management of mental health symptoms. Despite these advantages over traditional in-person formats, including higher availability and accessibility, issues with low treatment adherence and high dropout rates persist. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies could help address these issues, through powerful predictive models, language analysis, and intelligent dialogue with users, however the study of these applications remains underexplored. The following mixed methods review aimed to supplement this gap by synthesizing the available evidence on the applications of AI in online mental healthcare.MethodWe searched the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and Cochrane. This review included peer-reviewed randomized controlled trials, observational studies, non-randomized experimental studies, and case studies that were selected using the PRISMA guidelines. Data regarding pre and post-intervention outcomes and AI applications were extracted and analyzed. A mixed-methods approach encompassing meta-analysis and network meta-analysis was used to analyze pre and post-intervention outcomes, including main effects, depression, anxiety, and study dropouts. We applied the Cochrane risk of bias tool and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) to assess the quality of the evidence.ResultsTwenty-nine studies were included revealing a variety of AI applications including triage, psychotherapy delivery, treatment monitoring, therapy engagement support, identification of effective therapy features, and prediction of treatment response, dropout, and adherence. AI-delivered self-guided interventions demonstrated medium to large effects on managing mental health symptoms, with dropout rates comparable to non-AI interventions. The quality of the data was low to very low.DiscussionThe review supported the use of AI in enhancing treatment response, adherence, and improvements in online mental healthcare. Nevertheless, given the low quality of the available evidence, this study highlighted the need for additional robust and high-powered studies in this emerging field.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=443575, identifier CRD42023443575.
Stimulant medication use and apparent cortical thickness development in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a prospective longitudinal study
Authors: van der Pal Zarah , Walhovd Kristine B. , Amlien Inge K. , Guichelaar Carlijn Jamila , Kaiser Antonia , Bottelier Marco A. , Geurts Hilde M. , Reneman Liesbeth , Schrantee Anouk 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundStimulant medication is commonly prescribed as treatment for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While we previously found that short-term stimulant-treatment influences apparent cortical thickness development in an age-dependent manner, it remains unknown whether these effects persist throughout development into adulthood.PurposeInvestigate the long-term age-dependent effects of stimulant medication use on apparent cortical thickness development in adolescents and adults previously diagnosed with ADHD.MethodsThis prospective study included the baseline and 4-year follow-up assessment of the “effects of Psychotropic drugs On the Developing brain-MPH” (“ePOD-MPH”) project, conducted between June-1-2011 and December-28-2019. The analyses were pre-registered (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/32BHF). T1-weighted MR scans were obtained from male adolescents and adults, and cortical thickness was estimated for predefined regions of interest (ROIs) using Freesurfer. We determined medication use and assessed symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, and depression at both time points. Linear mixed models were constructed to assess main effects and interactions of stimulant medication use, time, and age group on regional apparent cortical thickness.ResultsA total of 32 male adolescents (aged mean ± SD, 11.2 ± 0.9 years at baseline) and 24 men (aged mean ± SD, 29.9 ± 5.0 years at baseline) were included that previously participated in the ePOD-MPH project. We found no evidence for long-term effects of stimulant medication use on ROI apparent cortical thickness. As expected, we did find age-by-time interaction effects in all ROIs (left prefrontal ROI: P=.002, right medial and posterior ROIs: P&lt;.001), reflecting reductions in apparent cortical thickness in adolescents. Additionally, ADHD symptom severity (adolescents: P&lt;.001, adults: P=.001) and anxiety symptoms (adolescents: P=0.03) were reduced, and more improvement of ADHD symptoms was associated with higher medication use in adults (P=0.001).ConclusionWe found no evidence for long-term effects of stimulant-treatment for ADHD on apparent cortical thickness development in adolescents and adults. The identified age-dependent differences in apparent cortical thickness development are consistent with existing literature on typical cortical development.
A mixed methods analysis of existing assessment and evaluation tools (AETs) for mental health applications
Authors: Ahmed Sarah , Trimmer Chris , Khan Wishah , Tuck Andrew , Rodak Terri , Agic Branka , Kavic Kelsey , Wadhawan Sapna , Abbott Maureen , Husain M. Omair , Husain M. Ishrat , McKenzie Kwame , Quintana Yuri , Naeem Farooq 
Published: May 2024

IntroductionMental health Applications (MH Apps) can potentially improve access to high-quality mental health care. However, the recent rapid expansion of MH Apps has created growing concern regarding their safety and effectiveness, leading to the development of AETs (Assessment and Evaluation Tools) to help guide users. This article provides a critical, mixed methods analysis of existing AETs for MH Apps by reviewing the criteria used to evaluate MH Apps and assessing their effectiveness as evaluation tools.MethodsTo identify relevant AETs, gray and scholarly literature were located through stakeholder consultation, Internet searching via Google and a literature search of bibliographic databases Medline, APA PsycInfo, and LISTA. Materials in English that provided a tool or method to evaluate MH Apps and were published from January 1, 2000, to January 26, 2021 were considered for inclusion.ResultsThirteen relevant AETs targeted for MH Apps met the inclusion criteria. The qualitative analysis of AETs and their evaluation criteria revealed that despite purporting to focus on MH Apps, the included AETs did not contain criteria that made them more specific to MH Apps than general health applications. There appeared to be very little agreed-upon terminology in this field, and the focus of selection criteria in AETs is often IT-related, with a lesser focus on clinical issues, equity, and scientific evidence. The quality of AETs was quantitatively assessed using the AGREE II, a standardized tool for evaluating assessment guidelines. Three out of 13 AETs were deemed ‘recommended’ using the AGREE II.DiscussionThere is a need for further improvements to existing AETs. To realize the full potential of MH Apps and reduce stakeholders’ concerns, AETs must be developed within the current laws and governmental health policies, be specific to mental health, be feasible to implement and be supported by rigorous research methodology, medical education, and public awareness.
A blended face-to-face and eHealth lifestyle intervention on physical activity, diet, and health outcomes in Hong Kong community-dwelling older adults: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Yang Min , Duan Yanping , Lippke Sonia , Liang Wei , Su Ning 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundAging individuals are vulnerable to various Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs). Different behaviors are closely related to a decreased risk of suffering from NCDs: sufficient Physical Activity (PA) (e.g., at least 150 mins Moderate-to-vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) per week) and a healthy daily diet (e.g., at least five portions of Fruit and Vegetable Intake (FVI), 5–6 taels (189.0–226.8 g) Meat, Fish, Egg and Alternatives (MFEA)). Traditional face-to-face interventions were effective in behavior change. However, it was revealed to be resource-intensive and limited transfer due to poor self-regulation skills outside of face-to-face sessions. Thus, eHealth could be a supplement for older adults outside traditional face-to-face settings. The blended approach combining these two interventions might optimize the intervention effects on lifestyle behavior initiation and maintenance, but little research can be found among Hong Kong older adults. Therefore, the study aims to test a blended intervention to promote PA, diet, and health outcomes among Hong Kong community-dwelling older adults.MethodsThis study will adopt a 10-week three-arm randomized controlled trial. The blended group will receive weekly (1) two 60-min face-to-face sessions with one for PA and one for diet, and (2) two web-based sessions with one for PA and one for diet. The face-to-face group will receive the same intervention content as the face-to-face sessions in the blended group. The control condition will receive a biweekly telephone call. The outcomes will include MVPA (minutes/week), FVI (portions/day), MFEA consumption (taels/day), social-cognitive factors (self-efficacy, planning, social support, action control), physical health outcomes (clinical indicators, senior physical fitness), mental health outcomes (depression, loneliness) and health-related quality of life. Data collection will be implemented at the pre-test, post-test, and 3-month follow-up test.DiscussionThis is the first study evaluating a blended intervention promoting multiple health behaviors among Hong Kong community-dwelling older adults. If the effect of the blended intervention is superior to the traditional face-to-face group and the control group, it will enrich lifestyle intervention approaches and can be applied to older adults, helping them obtain health benefits. Furthermore, a better understanding of mechanisms will also have implications for theory-building.Clinical trial registrationhttps://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN32329348, ISRCTN32329348.