bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Impact of Passive Smoking on Salivary Glutathione Peroxidase and Selenium in Relation to Dental Caries Severity among Five Years Old Children
Authors: Munther Shahba’a , Awn Baydaa Hussain , Yassin Hiba N. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Background:
It had been found that passive smoking may have the same harmful effect as tobacco cigarettes smoking. Aims: This study was conducted to determine the effect of passive smoking on salivary glutathione peroxidase and selenium in relation to dental caries severity.

Settings and Design:
The sample consisted of 120 children aged 5 years old, classified into four groups according to the number of cigarettes smoked by their fathers daily: Passive smoking children of 5-10 cigarettes, those of 10–15 cigarettes daily, those of 15–20 cigarettes daily and non-passive smoking children of no smokers indoor (the control group). The sample was further classified according to dental caries severity into three groups: mild (DMFS values <4), moderate (DMFS values from 4 to 8) and severe (DMFS values >8).

Methods and Material:
Stimulated saliva was collected, and salivary glutathione peroxidase and selenium were chemically analysed.

Results and Conclusions:
Glutathione peroxidase and selenium were higher among non-passive smoking children than passive smoking children and they were higher among children with mild caries severity than in children with moderate or severe caries severity (p < 0.01). Passive smoking had significant effect in both salivary glutathione peroxidase and selenium (p < 0.01), while dental caries had non-significant effect on them (p > 0.05). In conclusion, passive smoking had deleterious effect in salivary glutathione peroxidase and selenium, while dental caries did not have effect on these two variables. There is no interaction between both passive smoking and dental caries in neither glutathione peroxidase nor selenium, so the effect of passive smoking on these two variables can exceed the effect of dental caries on them.
Pedia Tricks - Out-of-the-Box Thinking in Paediatric Dentistry
Authors: Sharma Varsha , Dutta Brahmananda , Bagchi Anandamoy , Shroff Yashshwini 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Noncooperative behaviour faced by a paediatric dentist is the most common attribution towards behavioural manifestations of anxiety in children, and it had been observed that these relationships are long—deterministic and form part of the aforementioned belief system of the child. Forehead and Long in their study found that most uncooperative behaviour of the child is due to their strong will and these children are generally confident, persistent and independent. A fruitful method to deal with strong willed children is to violate the causal relationship by some magic tricks from preventive via curative to his/her follow ups visits. Tricks can be applied at three levels of their visit. Level 1 is preoperative tricks, which includes the preventive measures that teach and educate children for good oral health. Level 2 is operative tricks, which involves child preparedness for successful dental procedures. Level 3 is postoperative tricks, which involve positive reinforcement for regular follow ups. The purpose of this review is to make paediatric dentists think like magicians by using the science behind the magic and applying it in their practice for creating a positive attitude of a child toward dentistry and better procedural experience.
Effect of Different Impression Techniques on Marginal Fit of Restoration – An In Vitro Study
Authors: Raghav Priyanka S. , Abirami S , Gupta Abhinav , Yusufi Faiz Noor Khan , Afroz Shaista 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Impression making is one such important clinical step, which is critical in the accurate fitting of resulting prostheses. Impression making itself depends on the type of material and the impression technique used to record the details. Various combinations of material and the technique have been described in the literature.

Aim:
To evaluate the effect of three different impression techniques on the marginal fit of computer-aided designed/computer-aided manufactured (CAD/CAM) single unit composite fixed dental prostheses (FDP), different consistencies of addition silicone impression material and different tray design were utilized.

Method:
Impression of prepared tooth on typodont was made using Matrix impression system, two-step putty wash technique, and individual tooth tray technique. Prosthesis was fabricated using CAD/CAM technology and marginal accuracy was evaluated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Result:
In the present study, the matrix impression system resulted in less microgap in both mid-buccal and mid-mesial region, whereas putty wash technique showed very high standard deviation in the interproximal region.

Conclusion:
Matrix impression system had the best results at both mid-buccal and mid-mesial position with least marginal discrepancy.

Clinical Implication:
The findings of this study could be used by clinicians to help them choose the viscosity of polyvinylsiloxane material and impression techniques for FDP that will result in high-accuracy impressions and well-fitting prostheses.
Preventive Health Evaluation in Underserved Occupational Environment
Authors: Iloh Gabriel Uche , Ikwudinma Augustine O. , Emeka Ekene A. , Obi Ikechukwu V. 
Published: January 2024

Background:
The health of medical doctors (MDs) has been the focus of global concern in addition to the recently modified physician oath now called “The Modern Physician Pledge.” As a member of human family, MDs are also prone to diseases they manage in healthcare environment.

Objectives:
The study was aimed at describing the practice, facilitators, barriers, and benefits of preventive health evaluation (PHE) in a cross-section of medical practitioners in Nigeria.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional study done on 178 MDs in Nigeria. Data collection was done using pretested, self-administered questionnaire that elicited information on practice, facilitators, barriers, and benefits of PHE. Self-rated health status was also studied. Practice of PHE was inquired in previous one year.

Results:
The age of the respondents ranged from 25 to 72 (36 ± 10.2) years. There were 161 (90.5%) males. All the respondents were aware of PHE. One hundred and fifty-five (87.1%) respondents rated their overall health then as excellent; 142 (79.8%) rated their overall health compared to 6 months ago as excellent, while 169 (94.9%) rated their overall health compared to others of their age as excellent. Generally, in all ages and both sexes, the most common PHE was blood pressure (BP) measurements (100%). The commonest female sex-specific PHE was self-breast examinations (100%). Among the males, the most common male-specific PHE was testicular self-examinations (87.0%). The commonest facilitator and barrier were family history of hereditary diseases (100%) and financial restraints (82.0%), respectively. The most common benefit was early detection of diseases (100%).

Conclusion:
Awareness of PHE was 100% but didn't translate to comparative practice orientation. The most common general PHE was BP checks. The commonest female and male sex-specific PHE was self-breast and testicular examinations respectively. The predominant facilitator and barrier were family history of hereditary diseases and financial restraints. The most common benefit was early detection of diseases.
Study of the Basic Labor Activity of a General Practitioner Using the Time-Keeping Method on the Example of Polyclinics of the City of Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Authors: Mergentay Aigul , Kulov Dusentay B. , Koikov Vitaliy V. , Omarkulov Baurjan K. , Sergaliev Talgat S. , Imanbayeva Gulnazira , Stabayeva Leila 
Published: January 2024

Objective:
To study and analyze the working time distribution of general practitioners at the outpatient appointment in polyclinics of Karaganda, Kazakhstan.

Materials and Methods:
The time spent by the general practitioner on all activities was studied by the timing method.

Results:
a) general practitioners spend a great part of working time for the documentation and organizational measures; therefore, they spend less time for patients; b) it is necessary to maximally unload the doctor from working with documentation.

Conclusion:
In clinics, it is necessary to properly organize the work of GPs in order to allocate sufficient time to interact with the patients.
The Effect of High Temperature on Cardiovascular Autonomic Function Tests in Steel Plant Furnace Worker
Authors: Rathod Sachin B. , Sorte Smita R. , Patel Sandeep 
Published: January 2024

Background:
The high temperature in the working environment could be one of the risk factors for cardiovascular diseases in steel plant workers. The excessive high temperature at the working place leads to altered autonomic activity and is related to more cardiovascular risk.

Aims and Objectives:
The effect of high temperature on cardiovascular autonomic function tests in steel plant furnace worker.

Material and Method:
This was a case-control study for which 50 steel plant furnace workers and 50 controls were selected. The cardiovascular sympathetic function status in worker and control were analyzed by three tests: (i) Blood pressure (BP) response to sustained isometric handgrip test, (ii) BP response to the cold pressor test, and (iii) BP response to standing from a supine position (orthostasis). Statistical analysis was done by using an independent t-test.

Results:
Diastolic BP (DBP) response to sustained isometric handgrip and systolic BP (SBP) and DBP response to the cold pressor test showed that the increase BP in workers were more than controls but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). SBP response to standing from the supine position showed statistically significant (P < 0.001) greater fall in steel plant workers.

Conclusion:
The sympathetic autonomic dysfunction was seen in steel furnace workers in response to environmental stressor–excessive heat.
Level and Relationships of Life Satisfaction with Cognitive Flexibility and Resilience in IT Professionals
Authors: Ram Dushad , Mushtaq Neha Farheen , Honnugudi Bramaramba D , Alammar Muath A. 
Published: January 2024

Introduction:
Information Technology (IT) professionals commonly encounter occupation-related issues that adversely affect psychological health and well-being.

Aim and Objective:
To study the level and relationships of life satisfaction with cognitive flexibility and resilience in IT professionals.

Materials and Methods:
In this cross-sectional study, 457 IT professionals were assessed with Sociodemographic proforma, Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS), Cognitive Resilience Scale (CRS), and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS).

Statistical Analysis Used:
Descriptive statistics, Student's t-test, ANOVA, and linear regression analysis.

Results:
The mean score on CRS was high (4.5), whereas on CFS was low (49.36). The mean score on SWLS was also low (17.36) particularly with widowed and disrupted family status, positively linked to the scoring of CFS & CRS, and negatively linked to hours of work.

Conclusions:
Among Indian IT professionals, cognitive flexibility and life satisfaction are low and influenced by family. Life satisfaction is proportionately linked to cognitive flexibility and resilience.
Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Bus Conductors of Udupi District, Karnataka
Authors: Verma Garima , Tiwari Rajnarayan R. 
Published: January 2024

Background:
Government bus conductors are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) due to the work environment and work conditions. Thus, the present study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal problems among bus conductors.

Materials and Methods:
This cross-sectional study included 237 bus conductors of government bus depots. The data were collected by interview technique on a structured questionnaire. Self-reported musculoskeletal pain over the last 12 months was the case definition.

Results:
The present study revealed that 62.4% of bus conductors had musculoskeletal pain. The multivariate analysis suggested that tobacco smoking, overweight or obesity, and lack of enough breaks during work were significant risk factors for the occurrence of musculoskeletal pain in study participants.

Conclusion:
Thus, to conclude, the conductors are at risk of musculoskeletal problems, which can be attributed to occupational as well as non-occupational factors.
How Covid-19 Affected the Work Prospects and Healthcare-Seeking of Women Domestic Workers in Kolkata City, India? A Longitudinal Study
Authors: Gupta Shibaji , Das Debasis , Bhattacharya Salil K. , Gupta Sharmistha S. 
Published: January 2024

Background:
Self-negligence, societal neglect, and lack of access to adequate health care make domestic workers vulnerable to ill-health. COVID-19 has adversely affected the work prospects of people across social classes and their health care-seeking opportunities as well. We studied the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on work prospects and health care-seeking behavior of a vulnerable section of the society – the women domestic workers.

Methods:
A longitudinal analysis on 292 randomly selected women domestic workers residing in slums of “Kalikapur” locality of Kolkata city, West Bengal (India). Data were collected using a predesigned and pretested schedule twice: in early-2020 (before severe impact of COVID-19) and mid-2020 (during the pandemic ravaging India). Paired t-test and McNemar's test were used to check for significant changes.

Result:
Of all the participants, 57.2% lost jobs partially while 2.7% were completely jobless in mid-2020; the average daily work-hour decreased by 25.7%. Their average monthly pay significantly reduced (P < 0.05); mean family income in mid-2020 was lesser as well, compared to earlier (P < 0.05). Compared to early-2020, 15.8% more participants were sole bread-winners for their families during COVID-19. Number of participants visiting health practitioners significantly reduced (P < 0.05) in mid-2020. Rise in over-the-counter medicine use (P < 0.05) and increased tendency to ignore symptoms (P < 0.05) during COVID-19 was noted.

Conclusion:
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected work prospects and health care-seeking behavior of women domestic workers negatively. Most of them faced wage reduction, many becoming sole-earners for their families. This necessitates continued formulation and implementation of strategies ensuring social benefits including healthcare. Awareness about affordable healthcare and ill-effects of bad practices like self-medication should also be built.
Chronic Low-dose Exposure to Highly Toxic Gas Phosgene and Its Effect on Peak Expiratory Flow Rate
Authors: Tiwari Rajnarayan R. , Raghavan Sampathraju 
Published: January 2024

Introduction:
Phosgene is a highly toxic gas causing irritation of the airways and eyes though at high dose exposure. The effect on airways can be assessed by peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) which is a cheaper, simple, and easy to perform test under field conditions and routine monitoring. Thus, this study is undertaken to understand the effect of chronic low-dose phosgene exposure on PEFR and the associated factors.

Methods:
This study included 287 workers of phosgene production and captive units. After recording the demographic, occupational, and clinical history on a questionnaire, every participant was subjected to clinical examination, chest radiography, and measurement of PEFR using Spirovit SP-10.

Results:
The mean age and mean duration of the job of participants was 42.8 ± 10.4 years and 18.9 ± 9.6 years, respectively. The PEFR was significantly reduced with increasing age, increasing duration in the job, and those having direct exposure.

Conclusion:
PEFR is affected by chronic low-dose exposure to phosgene.
Studi Eksperimen Latihan Treadmil dan Circuit Training terhadap Kemampuan VO2Max Atlet Bolavoli FKIP UNCEN
Authors: Andi Syaiful  , Danu Priyo Widodo  , Ince Abdul Muhaemin M  , Marsuki  , Ibrahim  , Ipa Sari Kardi  
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk menguji efektivitas latihan treadmill dan circuit training sebagai metode peningkatan kapasitas VO2Max. Metode yang digunakan adalah pendekatan eksperimen dengan menggunakan post-pre-test control group design. Subjek penelitian ini terdiri dari atlet bola voli putra Penjaskesrek FKIP UNCEN sebanyak 20 atlet yang diambil melalui teknik total sampling. Pre-testing dilakukan untuk mengetahui kapasitas VO2Max sebelum intervensi. Data hasil pre-test diurutkan berdasarkan rangking untuk mengetahui perubahan kapasitas VO2Max melalui intervensi treadmill dan circuit training. Perbedaan antara pre-test dan post-test dianggap sebagai pengaruh dari perlakuan yang dilakukan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kapasitas VO2max meningkat setelah menjalani latihan treadmill dan circuit training. Dominasi nilai pretest berada pada kategori sedang sebanyak 55%, kategori buruk sebanyak 30%, kategori baik sebanyak 10%, dan kategori sangat kurang sebanyak 5%. Pengujian berikut memperoleh hasil luar biasa dengan kategori baik 50%, kategori sedang 30%, kategori buruk 10% dan kategori sangat baik 10%. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa pelatihan treadmill dan circuit training efektif dalam meningkatkan VO2max. Oleh karena itu, atlet dan pelatih dapat dianjurkan untuk menerapkan latihan treadmill dan circuit training untuk meningkatkan VO2max.
PENERAPAN MEDIA MULTIPLICATION STICK BOX DENGAN METODE JARIMAGIC UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEAKTIFAN PADA MATA PELAJARAN MATEMATIKA
Authors: Puja Puja Sukma Ismul Karomah 
Published: January 2024

Many students of SD Negeri 5 Ngembalrejo Kudus have difficulty in the material of multiplication calculation operations. Therefore, researchers apply teaching using a jarimatika method called jarimagic with learning media in the form of multiplication stick boxes. The goal is to determine the increase in the activeness of grade III students of SD Negeri 5 Ngembalrejo Kudus in mathematics subjects by applying the multiplication stick box media using the jarimagic method and overcoming learning difficulties experienced by grade III students of SD Negeri 5 Ngembalrejo . The method used in this research is quantitative which in data collection uses interviews, observations, and documentation as well as percentage results from cycles I and II. The results obtained from this study are that there is an increase in student learning activity. Cycle I in the results of observations of student learning activity obtained an average score of 62.72% categorized as quite active. while in the second cycle, the results of the student activity research obtained an average score of 75% categorized as students already quite active in the material of multiplication calculation operations.

Keywords : finger method with stick box multiplication media, student activeness, multiplication calculation operation
MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR IPS SISWA MELALUI MODEL THINK PAIR SHARE UNTUK KELAS IV(Studi kasus SDN 23 Koto Tuo)E
Authors: Rahmadhani Lidya 
Published: January 2024

Penelitian tindakan kelas ini dilatar belakangi kerena adanya kesulitan yang dialami siswa kelas IV SDN 23 Koto Tuo terutama pada pembelajaran IPS.Penyebabnya karena siswa pada saat pembelajaran mudah bosan,kelas tidak bisa dikondisikan dengan baik, dengan pembelajaran yang kurang keefektifisannya di dalam kelas dan kurangnya kreativitas wali kelas dalam penyampaian materi.Pada umumnya yang sering digunakan yaitu hanya metode cermah.Maksud dari penelitian ini adalah untuk meningkatkan minat belajar untuk siswa kelas IV SDN 23 Sungai Tarab .Sipeneliti menggunakan dua siklus yaitu siklus pertama dan siklus kedua.Metode untuk mengumpukan data yaitu menggunakan tes dan observasi.Sedangkan teknik analisis data menggunakan metode penelitian tindaan kelas.
ANALISIS FAKTOR PENYEBAB DEGRADASI MORAL SOPAN SANTUN PADA SISWA KELAS V SD X GUGUK MALALO
Authors: Miftahul Jannah  
Published: January 2024

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mendeskripsikan dampak degradasi moral sopan santun di salah satu sekolah dasar negeri yang terletak di Guguk Malalo. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah kualitatif dengan jenis penelitian fenomenologi. Subjek dalam penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas tinggi di SD tempat penelitian berlangsung. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada semester ganjil tahun 2022. Berdasarkan hasil penelitian diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa terjadi penurunan moral sopan santun pada siswa sekolah dasar di salah satu SD X yang terletak di Guguk Malalo. Hal ini terlihat dari hasil penelitian yang menunjukkan bahwa faktor penyebab dari deegradasi moral pada siswa yaitu kurangnya perhatian orang tua, salah pergaulan , dan pengaruh dari media social yang ada di genggaman siswa.
PENERAPAN TEORI BELAJAR BRUNER DALAM PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA SISWA KELAS VI SD IT SALSABILA 8 PANDOWOHARJO
Authors: Dina Ayu Lestari  , Lastari  , Isna Ari Rahmawati  , M. Rofi Fauzi  
Published: January 2024

Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui penerapan pembelajaran matematika di SD IT Salsabila 8 Pandowoharjo menggunakan penerapan teori belajar Bruner dengan menggunakan benda-benda konkret sebagai media untuk mempermudah peserta didik dalam memahami konsep-konsep matematika. Pendekatan penelitian ini adalah penelitian kualitatif dengan desain penelitian observasi dan wawancara untuk mengetahui cara penerapan pembelajaran matematika di SD IT Salsabila 8 Pandowoharjo. Subjek penelitian pada penelitian ini adalah guru yang mengajar matematika kelas VI SD ITSalsabila 8 Pandowoharjo. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa dengan menerapkan teori belajar Bruner terdapat peningkatan kemampuan belajar peserta didik dalam pembelajaran matematika. Hal ini dikarenakan proses pembelajaran dengan menggunakan benda konkret membuat peserta didik jadi lebih tertarik dalam pembelajaran, dengan adanya benda konkret ini juga membuat peserta didik menjadi lebih aktif. Penggunaan media konkret ini dapat menciptakan suasana belajar yang menyenangkan dan dapat memberi semangat motivasi belajar terhadap peserta didik. Sistem pembelajaran dengan menggunakan media lebih efektif diterapkan kepada peserta didik karena penggunaan benda-benda konkret dapat menjebatani konsep-konsep matematika yang abstrak menjadi konkret.
New Tablet Fragments on Dreams from the Boğazkale Archive
Authors: MASALCI ŞAHİN Gülgüney , SİR GAVAZ Özlem 
Published: January 2024

Çalışmada tanıtılacak tabletler, 1987 yılında Berlin’den Türkiye’ye, Ankara Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi’ne geri getirilen fragmanlardandır. Hititçe tablet fragmanları
rüya-yemin içerikli olup, çalışmada, Bo 7832 Bo 7863 nolu tablet fragmanlarının transliterasyonu ve tercümesi verilecek, filolojik yorumu yapılacak ve seri içindeki yeri belirlenecektir. Hitit çivi yazılı arşivinde, rüyalar hakkında bilgi veren ya da rüya raporlarını içeren yüzün üzerinde metin tespit edilmiştir. Bizim bu çalışmada inceleyeceğimiz şimdiye kadar yayınlanmamış bu iki yeni fragmanın da rüya literatürüne katkı sağlayacağı kanısındayız.