bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Prevalence of Impaired Dental Function Among Libyan Elderly Dental Patients: Secondary Data Analysis
Authors: Elmaddani R , Farag Muna , Elatrash Ayman , Agkhre Shkre , Magrahi Warda , Elkawash Hend 
Published: December 2023

Background and Aim: This study was aimed to assess the prevalence of partial impairment of dental function among Libyan elderly population.
Methods: Secondary data analysis of previously collected data for a national survey of reasons of tooth extraction among Libyan adults. The data was extracted according to age of the participants (65 years of age or more). Having 20 or less functional teeth was considered as partial impairment of dental functions. Data was analyzed by SPSS version 25 to obtain frequencies and conduct bivariate analysis at p≤0.05.
Results: Of 165 elderly dental patients, the majority of them were males and from urban areas, 19% had 20 functioning teeth or less. The impaired dental function was higher among patients from rural areas and females (p≤0.05). Periodontal diseases and caries were the most common reasons for tooth loss in this group. Small number of participants had restorative treatment for tooth decay.
Conclusions: Partial impairment of dental function was observed in nearly the fifth of study group and appeared to be associated with social and gender differences. More efforts are required to understand this phenomenon and to offer dental care to those in need.
Fluoride Concentration in Drinking water in The Libyan City of Zliten: Dental Perspective
Authors: Swisialgdar Muftah , Gaber Amal , Faraj Abogamiza Mohammed 
Published: December 2023

Background: Having optimally fluoridated drinkable water supply is important to reduce the prevalence of both dental decay and dental fluorosis. This research aimed to report all possible drinking water sources and their fluoride content in the Libyan city of Zliten.
Methods: This descriptive study used a convenient sampling strategy to collect 68 samples from different drinking water sources across the city. The fluoride concentration was identified using potentiometric method by means of fluoride selective ion electrode.
Results: 31 source of desalinated water and 37 ground water source have been identified as drinking water. Moreover, the fluoride content was found to be much lower than recommended by the national and international standards for the desalinated water (0.047 ppm±0.062) while that of ground source was found to range from 0.9 to 2.23 ppm with a mean of (1.43 ppm±0.38).
Conclusion: People in the city have many choices for drinkable water, however, those who drink from the desalinated water consume less water-dissolved fluoride than those who rely on the ground water as a source of drinking. This reflects the fact that the residents have no equal chances to get the sufficient amounts of fluoride necessary for healthy teeth. Accordingly, more research is needed to evaluate the actual effect of this discrepancy in fluoride consumption on the population and consequently to implement the required strategies essential to assure optimum oral health for the whole population.
Assessing the level of awareness and behaviour among a group of Libyans in Benghazi city during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
Authors: M. Ali Fowziya , F.A. benali Alla , K Ashour Juhaynah , Hammad Fatimah , N. Saleh Amadalla , Huew Rasmia , Jebril Aisha 
Published: December 2023

Objectives: The study aimed to assess Benghazi Libyan patients' awareness level and behaviour towards the COVID-19 pandemic at the time of the breakthrough of the disease.
Methods: A survey using a questionnaire was conducted on 101 adult patients who visited dental clinic services and diabetic centres in Benghazi at the time of breakthrough of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Results: The participants were from different age groups (20 to 79) and comprised of males (72.3%) and females (27.7%)who had different education levels. The majority of participants 90 (89.1%) had enough idea about the symptoms of COVID-19 and (84.2%), were aware enough of the direction of COVID-19. Approximately half (49.5%) of respondents affirmed that they didn't have any of the symptoms of COVID-19. Whereas 3% had muscle pain, 5% had a dry cough, and 4% had strong headaches, 6% of participants complained of multiple symptoms of severe headache, dry cough, muscle pain, and loss of sense of taste and smell, 7% complained of fever for two weeks with muscle pain. 7% of participants did not quarantine themselves when they met patients infected with coronavirus symptoms and 8% never quarantined themselves. (89.1%) wear masks outside of their houses, while 48 (47.5%) removed their masks from time to time outside their houses, and 21% reused their masks. (89.1%) did not see a patient with coronavirus while they were aware of the disease.
Conclusion: Most of study individuals had adequate knowledge about COVID-19 and were aware of its symptoms. Their behaviour during the pandemic breakthrough was adequate to protect themselves from cross-contamination.
La Antropología y los problemas de la ética de la Investigación en pueblos originarios. Reflexiones para una bioética multidisciplinar
Authors: Sánchez Luciana Marina , Centineo Aracil Luciano 
Published: December 2023

Por ser una disciplina holística y transcultural, la Antropología contribuye al estudio de la ética de la investigación. En este contexto, la ética de la investigación en los pueblos originarios es una temática poco desarrollada en la literatura y en las regulaciones internacionales cuyos principales problemas éticos son el respeto por la autonomía y los derechos individuales y grupales de estas comunidades. Para desarrollar algunos de estos problemas, el objetivo de este trabajo es presentar el caso de la investigación oftalmológica llevada a cabo en la Isla de Pascua (Chile) en 2003 a fin de resaltar la importancia de la ética de la investigación en grupos vulnerables. Asimismo, se considera que la Antropología puede contribuir significativamente en este campo. Si bien ya han sido publicados previamente estudios sobre el caso, la originalidad del presente trabajo radica tanto en el análisis in extenso de algunos de los aspectos antes señalados de la ética de la investigación como en la valoración de las contribuciones que puede realizar la Antropología en el campo interdisciplinario de la bioética. En síntesis, se considera que la relación entre la antropología y la bioética no solo es necesaria para comprender la relevancia del trabajo con grupos vulnerables, sino que es muestra de la obligación de establecer puentes conceptuales en el campo de la ética de la investigación con seres humanos.
Federalismo Fiscal en el Desarrollo Regional: Análisis y Perspectivas para México
Authors: Mayo Lara Dolores , Barcelata Chávez Hilario , Bocardo Valle Arturo 
Published: December 2023

El federalismo fiscal se basa en la distribución de poder y recursos entre los diferentes niveles de gobierno. En el presente artículo se destaca la importancia de comprender los fundamentos teóricos y legales del federalismo fiscal en México, incluyendo la Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y la Ley de Coordinación Fiscal, marco legal y jurídico que establecen las bases para la distribución de recursos financieros. Se examina cómo el sistema de coordinación fiscal mexicano ha evolucionado con el tiempo para lograr una distribución más equitativa de ingresos y responsabilidades entre los distintos niveles de gobierno. El artículo también aborda los desafíos y controversias que enfrenta el federalismo fiscal en México, como la equidad en la distribución de recursos, la autonomía de los estados y la eficiencia en la administración de recursos. Además, se discuten propuestas para mejorar el sistema de federalismo fiscal en México. Proporciona un análisis profundo de las bases teóricas y legales, los desafíos actuales y las perspectivas futuras en el contexto del federalismo fiscal mexicano.
Perancangan dan Pembuatan Sistem Power Window pada Mobil Daihatsu Zebra Tahun 1995
Authors: Denur Denur , Dermawan Dedi , Japri  
Published: December 2023

Power window system is a series of electrical body system that functions to facilitate the driver when opening and closing the glass door electrically by using a power window switch mounted on the inside side of the door, where the manual power window system driver must rotate the glass opening lever to raise and lower the door glass. The power window motor rotates when the power window switch is pressed. The power window motor rotation will turn up and down through the door glass regulator to open or close the door glass.
The power window application process includes preparation of component placement design and preparation of materials to be used such as motor power windows, relays, fuses and switches, after all is ready, then the installation of components such as motor power windows to the regulator which has been modified in the form of additional plates for the holder The motor, after the power window regulator is ready, then assembles the electrical system and the installation of connections or sockets to each component. After the regulator and the electrical system are ready then install the switch holder on the door trim that has been prepared.
The results of the power window application obtained power window can work in accordance with its function using a switch, namely the glass door can move up and down according to the position of the switch button pressed on each switch and from the results of the measurement process that the average voltage requirement for the power window to the position goes up 11.5 V while the position goes down 12V. The average time needed to raise the glass on the door 3.63 seconds and to lower the glass door takes 2.78 seconds
The Influence of Environmental Sanitation Factors and Healthy Homes on Incident Stunting in the Mamboro Health Center Working Area, Palu City
Authors: Ketut Ketut Suarayasa 
Published: December 2023

The stunting rate in Palu City according to the results of the 2022 Indonesian Nutrition Status Survey (SSGI) is 24.7% or an increase of 0.7 digits compared to the 2021 figure of 23.9%. One of the sub-districts in the city of Palu which has a high prevalence of stunting is Taipa Sub-District in the Mamboro Health Center area with 24.7% or 108 cases out of 437 toddlers measured. The aim of the research is to analyze the relationship between healthy house factors and environmental sanitation with the incidence of stunting in the Mamboro Health Center working area.
The type of research used is quantitative research with a case control research design. The sample size was 102 stunted toddlers in the case group and 102 normal toddlers in the control group.
The results of the study showed that the healthy house factor had a significant relationship with the incidence of stunting with a value of p=0.002 (p<0.05). Respondents who own a house that does not meet the healthy requirements have a 2.82 times greater risk of having a stunted child (OR=2.82). Meanwhile, clean water facilities, latrine facilities, waste disposal facilities and waste disposal facilities have no relationship with the incidence of stunting (p<0.05).
Conclusion: There is a relationship between healthy homes and the incidence of stunting in the Mamboro Community Health Center area (p=0.002), where respondents who have unhealthy homes are 2.82 times more likely to have stunted children (OR = 2.82).
Peningkatan Hasil Belajar IPA dengan Menggunakan Model Cooperative Picture And Picture di Kelas IV Siswa SDN 007 Muara Jalai Kampar
Authors: Triana Suci , Putra Kasman Edi 
Published: December 2023

This researchis based on the low learning outcomes of studens in IPA subjects especially on the material changes in the appearance of aerth. On solustion to overcome this problem is to use Cooperative learning model of Picture And Picture type. Thus the purpose of this study is to describe learning outcomes on science learning through application model of Cooperative learning Picture And Picture type in fourth grede students of elementary school. This research was conductted twice and eath cyle was held 2 times. This researchis implemented at SDN 007 Muara Jalai with research subject of research is class IV SDN. Data collection in this study using documentation, test , and observation techniques. Improvement of student’s learning outcomes learning changes in the appearance of the earth from before the completed student action overall 10 students or with a percentage of 43,47%, cyle 1 students who completed overall increased 15 percentage 65,21%, and in cyle II the complete students or with percentage 86,95%. And average students score increased from before 69,82%, cyle I with average 71,30% increased to 78,04% in cyle II. So, learning Perubahan Kenampakan Bumi earth with the model of Cooperative learning type of Picture And Picture can improve student learning outcomes class IV.
Pengembangan Kemampuan Kognitif Anak dengan Menggunakan Media ATM Mainan
Authors: Wahyuni Desri , Anggraini Desi , Rahmayanti Mezi 
Published: December 2023

This research is motivated by the low fine motor skills of Group B children at TK Tunas Harapan Solok Bio-Bio in Solok Bio-Bio Village. One solution to address this issue is to implement pipette folding activities. This study aims to improve fine cognitive in Group B at TK Tunas Harapan Solok Bio-Bio in Solok Bio-Bio Village. The research method used in this study is Classroom Action Research (CAR). This classroom action research was conducted in two cycles, with two meetings in each cycle. Data collection techniques used were observation and documentation. The results of this research show an improvement in children's scores from the pre-action phase, Cycle I, to Cycle II, which can be described as follows: In the pre-action phase, 6 children or 60% had low scores (BB), then in Cycle 1, this decreased to 3 children or 30%, and in Cycle II, it became 0 children or 0%. The moderate score (MB) in the pre-action phase was 2 children or 20%, then in Cycle 1, it became 2 children or 20%, and in Cycle II, it became 0 children or 0%. The high score (BSH) in the pre- action phase was 1 child or 10%, then in Cycle 1, it became 3 children or 30%, and at 2 children or 20% in Cycle II. The very high score (BSB) in the pre-action phase was 1 child or 10%, then in Cycle 1, it became 2 children or 20%, and in the end, in Cycle II, it increased to 8 children or 80%. Based on the above research results, the researcher recommends that teachers consider implementing playing ATM activities as an alternative method to enhance children's fine cognitive
Keywords: Cognitive, ATM media toy, classroom action research
Okul Öncesi Dönemde Çocuğu Olan Ebeveynlerin Çocuk İhmali ve İstismarı Farkındalıklarının Belirlenmesi
Authors: KULAKÇI ALTINTAŞ Hülya , ÜSTÜNER TOP Fadime , AYYILDIZ Tülay 
Published: December 2023

Ebeveynlerin, çocuklarının ihmal ve istismara maruz kalmasını önlemek veya açığa çıkarmakta kilit bir rolü vardır. Bu çalışma, okul öncesi dönemde çocuğu olan ebeveynlerin çocuk ihmali ve istismarı farkındalıklarını ve ilişkili faktörleri belirlemek amacıyla planlandı.
Çalışma tanımlayıcı kesitsel bir araştırma olup, evreni anasınıfı eğitimi gören toplam 379 çocuğun ebeveyni oluşturdu. Veriler Kişisel Bilgi Formu ve Ebeveynlerin Çocuk İhmali ve İstismarı Farkındalık Ölçeği ile toplandı. Veriler bu araçların okullar aracılığıyla ebeveynlere ulaştırılması ile elde edildi ve veriler bilgisayar ortamında değerlendirildi.
Ebeveynlerin yaş ortalaması 35,89±5,25 olup, çocuk ihmal ve istismarına yönelik %28,6’sının bilgi aldığı, %67,2’sinin bilgi almak istediği belirlendi. Çocuk istismar ve ihmal farkındalık puan ortalamaları genel bilgi 2,94±0,39, fiziksel istismar 2,96±0,49, duygusal istismar 2,36±0,44, cinsel istismar 3,18±0,42 ve ihmal 2,71±0,57 olarak saptandı. Çocuk ihmal ve istismar farkındalık düzeyi annelerde, üniversite mezunu, tek çocuklu ve istismar/ihmal konusunda bilgi sahibi olan ebeveynlerde daha yüksekti.
Ebeveynler çocuk ihmal ve istismar farkındalık durumları genel bilgi, fiziksel istismar, cinsel istismar ve ihmal boyutunda orta düzeyde iken duyusal istismar boyutunda düşük düzeye sahipti. Ayrıca ebeveynlerin farkındalık düzeyinin bazı değişkenlerden etkilendiği belirlendi. Ebeveynlerin tutumları ve algıları, toplum sağlığı müdahalesi için vazgeçilmez hedefler olarak kabul edilir.
Evaluation Of Hearing Functions Of Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A 2-Year Retrospective Study
Authors: YORULMAZ Emine Tuğba , UYSAL Fatmanur , ERBEK Seyra 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: Our study aims to investigate the differences in pure tone audiometry and tympanograms in terms of gender, disease duration, and right-left ear in children with Type 1 diabetes mellitus (Type 1 DM).
Materials and methods: For our study, a total of 109 patients between the ages of 0-18 who were diagnosed with Type 1 DM between 2016-2017 were identified. Among these, 26 children, 52 ears, aged between 2-18, who applied to the Ear Nose Throat outpatient clinic for different reasons and had anamnesis and examination information, were included. Then, hearing thresholds and middle ear functions were evaluated by looking at pure-tone audiometers and tympanograms. Whether the patients met the study criteria was retrospectively determined by using the patient registration forms filled out by the pediatric endocrinology.
Results: In the measurements made for the right and left ears, the conduction threshold values at a frequency of 4000 and 8000 Hz were found to be statistically significantly higher values in the Type 1 DM patient group for 5 years and longer than the control group with Type 1 DM for less than 5 years (p
On the root of unity ambiguity in a formula for the Brumer–Stark units
Authors: Honnor Matthew H. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWe prove a conjectural formula for the Brumer–Stark units. Dasgupta and Kakde have shown the formula is correct up to a bounded root of unity. In this paper, we resolve the ambiguity in their result. We also remove an assumption from Dasgupta–Kakde’s result on the formula.
Predictive value of Hajibandeh index in determining peritoneal contamination in acute abdomen: A cohort study and meta-analysis
Authors: Hajibandeh Shahab , Hajibandeh Shahin , Evans Louis , Miller Bethany , Waterman Jennifer , Ahmad Suhaib JS , Hale Jay , Higgi Adnan , Johnson Bethan , Pearce Dafydd , Helmy Ahmed Hazem , Naguib Nader , Maw Andrew 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND
Hajibandeh index (HI), derived from combined levels of C-reactive protein, lactate, neutrophils, lymphocytes and albumin, is a modern predictor of peritoneal contamination and mortality in patients with acute abdominal pathology.
AIM
To validate the performance of HI in predicting the presence and nature of peritoneal contamination in patients with acute abdominal pathology in a larger cohort study and to synthesis evidence in a systematic review and meta-analysis.
METHODS
The STROBE guidelines and the PRISMA statement standards were followed to conduct a cohort study (ChiCTR2200056183) and a meta-analysis (CRD42022306018), respectively. All adult patients undergoing emergency laparotomy for acute abdominal pathology were eligible. The accuracy of the HI was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis in the cohort study and using weighted summary area under the curve (AUC) under the fixed and random effects modelling in the meta-analysis. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 criteria were used for methodological quality assessment of the included studies.
RESULTS
A total of 1437 patients were included (700 from the cohort study and 737 from the literature search). ROC curve analysis of the cohort study showed that the AUC of HI for presence of contamination, purulent contamination and feculent contamination were 0.79 [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.76-0.82, P < 0.0001], 0.76 (95%CI: 0.72-0.80, P < 0.0001), and 0.83 (95%CI: 0.79-0.86, P < 0.0001), respectively. The meta-analysis showed that the pooled AUC of HI for presence of contamination, purulent contamination and feculent contamination were 0.79 (95%CI: 0.75-0.83), 0.78 (95%CI: 0.74-0.81), and 0.80 (95%CI: 0.77-0.83), respectively.
CONCLUSION
The HI is a strong and accurate predictor of intraperitoneal contamination. Although the available evidence is robust, it is limited to the studies conducted by our evidence synthesis group. We encourage other researchers to validate performance of HI in predicting the presence of intraperitoneal contamination and more importantly in predicting mortality following emergency laparotomy.
Novel invagination procedure for pancreaticojejunostomy using double purse string sutures: A technical note
Authors: Li Jun , Niu He-Yuan , Meng Xing-Kai 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND
Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) is one of the most serious complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD), and the choice of pancreaticojejunostomy (PJ) is considered a key factor affecting the occurrence of POPF. Numerous anastomotic methods and their modifications have been proposed, and there is no method that can completely avoid the occurrence of POPF. Based on our team’s experience in pancreatic surgery and a review of relevant literature, we describe a novel invagination procedure for PJ using double purse string sutures, which has resulted in favourable outcomes.
AIM
To describe the precise procedural steps, technical details and clinical efficacy of the novel invagination procedure for PJ.
METHODS
This study adopted a single-arm retrospective cohort study methodology, involving a total of 65 consecutive patients who underwent PD with the novel invagination procedure for PJ, including the placement of a pancreatic stent, closure of the residual pancreatic end, and two layers of purse-string suturing. Baseline data included age, sex, body mass index (BMI), pancreatic texture, pancreatic duct diameter, operation time, and blood loss. Clinical outcomes included the operation time, blood loss, and incidence of POPF, postoperative haemorrhage, delayed gastric emptying, postoperative pulmonary infection, postoperative abdominal infection, and postoperative pulmonary infection.
RESULTS
The mean age of the patients was 59.12 (± 8.08) years. Forty males and 25 females were included, and the mean BMI was 21.61 kg/m2 (± 2.74). A total of 41.53% of patients had a pancreatic duct diameter of 3 mm or less. The mean operation time was 263.83 min (± 59.46), and the mean blood loss volume was 318.4 mL (± 163.50). Following the surgical intervention, only three patients showed grade B POPF (4.62%), while no patients showed grade C POPF. Five patients (5/65, 7.69%) were diagnosed with postoperative haemorrhage. Six patients (6/65, 9.23%) experienced delayed gastric emptying. Four patients (4/65, 6.15%) developed postoperative pulmonary infection, while an equivalent number (4/65, 6.15%) exhibited postoperative abdominal infection. Additionally, two patients (2/65, 3.08%) experienced postoperative pulmonary infection.
CONCLUSION
The novel invagination technique for PJ is straightforward, yields significant outcomes, and has proven to be safe and feasible for clinical application.