bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Surface Roughness of Er, Cr: YSGG Laser Etched Enamel Compared to Acid Etching: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Ahmed Mohamed Dina , Raafat Rasha 
Published: November 2023

Objectives:
Erbium-based lasers have been used in dentistry with different parameters for enamel conditioning with controversial results on the optimum parameter. This study aims to compare the surface roughness of enamel after conditioning by erbium, chromium-doped: Yttrium scandium-gallium-garnet (Er, Cr: YSGG) laser or 37% phosphoric acid and after remineralization, using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

Materials and Methods:
Forty-five extracted premolars for orthodontic purposes were divided into three groups according to the conditioning technique. Group 1 conditioning by Er, Cr: YSGG laser 4.5 watts/30 Hz, Group 2 conditioning by Er, Cr: YSGG laser 4.5 watts/ 20 Hz, and Group 3 conditioning by 37% phosphoric acid. Surface roughness was measured using SEM after conditioning and after remineralization using Recaldent GC MI Paste Plus. Statistical analysis was done by one-way analysis of variance ANOVA test used to compare between groups, followed by Tukey’s post hoc test.

Results:
Enamel surface conditioned by Er, Cr: YSGG 4.5 watts/20 Hz laser had significantly less surface roughness than 37% phosphoric acid conditioned. After remineralization both the laser groups produced significantly lower surface roughness compared to acid conditioning.

Conclusion:
Er, Cr: YSGG laser conditioning of enamel surfaces (with 4.5 watts and 20 Hz/ 30 Hz frequency) produced less surface roughness which could be used as a promising alternative for acid conditioning.

Clinical Relevance:
laser conditioning of enamel using Er, Cr: YSGG with 4.5 watts could be a promising alternative for acid conditioning since it produces less surface roughness, less plaque accumulation on the surface, and less bacterial adhesion.
Estudio litosférico del Margen Continental Argentino: comportamiento isostático y derivaciones tectónicas
Authors: Pizarro Guillermo Domingo , Ruiz Francisco , Arecco María Alejandra , Ghidella Marta 
Published: December 2023

El presente trabajo es un estudio de la litosfera continental y oceánica en el Margen Continental Argentino. Estas investigaciones están basadas en datos geofísicos existentes en la zona correspondiente a la plataforma, talud, emersión y llanura abisal de Argentina, comprendida entre los 50° a 66° de longitud oeste y 36° a 50° de latitud sur. El mismo consiste en la obtención de un modelo de compensación isostática de la zona y su correlación con modelos existentes. Con el doble objetivo de evaluar el com­portamiento isostático de la región y buscar mecanismos que permitan explicar su desarrollo, se consideran modelos de compensación local (mecanismo de Airy) y compensación regional (mecanismo Flexural). Siendo correlacionados con los modelos de a) Profundidad del Basamento y Espesores Sedimentarios, b) Profundidad de la Discontinuidad corteza-manto superior y c) Profundidad del Punto de Curie (CPD, Curie Point Depth), para analizar el estado isostático de la zona de cuencas offshore, adelgazamiento cortical y niveles astenosféricos, entre otras cosas.
El análisis comparativo de estos elementos permite determinar el grado de compensación isostática de esta zona, la geometría de las cuencas offshore en su relación con el adelgazamiento cortical y ascenso astenosférico, ubicar los sectores donde el manto superior estaría magnetizado, modelar la asimetría lístrica de la cuenca del Colorado, determinar por primera vez los límites y geometría de los altos estructurales de Belén y San Javier y discutir las causas que dan origen a la gran profundidad del basamento en la Cuenca Argentina, entre otras como zonas de sepentinización y la zona de falla de transformación de Belén. De la misma manera se abren interrogantes que requieren nuevos análisis y estudios, como los relacionados al CPD en las cuencas de Valdés, sectorizar la zona modelada para buscar un mejor ajuste de densidades, profundizar las causas de la gran batimetría de la Cuenca Argentina, entre otros.
Organic richness and source rock potential of the La Peña Formation in the Sabinas and Piedras Negras basins, NE of Mexico
Authors: Ortiz-Treviño Jordan , Camacho-Ortegón Luis Fernando , Enciso-Cárdenas Juan Josué , De la Rosa-Rodríguez Genaro , Núñez-Useche Fernando , Martínez-Carrillo Diego , Materano Escalona Lisbett Susana , Bueno-Tokunaga Arturo 
Published: December 2023

This paper investigates the petroleum generation potential of the Lower Cretaceous organic-rich rocks of the La Peña Formation in the Sabinas and Piedras Negras Basin (SB-PNB) of northeastern Mexico. In order to provide insights into the source rock potential of this unit, a total of 25 cutting samples collected from 15 wells at different stratigraphic intervals along the study area were analysed using Rock-Eval Pyrolysis technique. The analytical results revealed that all the analysed samples can be described as hydrogen-poor organic matter with HI <200 mg HC/g TOC. The organic richness indicates a poor to excellent Total Organic Carbon content suggesting that existed different conditions during the deposition and burial of this unit, causing variable organic matter production and preservation. Also, the results revealed a variation in the kerogen types that may be attributed to the relative stratigraphic positions of the selected samples in the wells.
With respect to the organic matter thermal maturity, given by the geographical distribution of the Tmax values, the mature and overmature zone (435–508 °C) correspond to the Sabinas basin (SB).
Overall, these results show a variability in the organic richness, thermal maturity and petroleum potential of the La Peña Formation, differentiating the values of the TOC content, petroleum potential and HI content for the samples from the Sabinas Basin and Piedras Negras Basin, respectively.
MANAJEMEN BADAN USAHA MILIK DESA MITRA MAJU SEJAHTERA DESA GUNUNG PUTRI KABUPATEN BOGOR
Authors: Febryany Anggi , Bekti Herijanto , Ismanto Slamet Usman 
Published: November 2023

This study tries to explain the management of village-owned enterprises in Gunung Putri Village, Gunung Putri District, Bogor Regency. At present, Mitra Maju Sejahtera BUMDes is one of the active BUMDes in Bogor Regency. Of the 416 villages in Bogor Regency, 302 villages are listed by the Bogor District Community and Village Empowerment Service as having village-owned enterprises, but not all of these village-owned enterprises are running well. This is the author's background for researching one of the villageowned enterprises in Bogor Regency. The research method used is a qualitative research method and data collection techniques, namely library research and field studies in the form of observations and interviews. The theory used is the management function of Stephen P Robbins et al. As for the theory includes planning, organizing, leadership and control. The results of the study show that currently the management of villageowned enterprises in Gunung Putri Village is running quite well. This can be seen from the management of BUMDes Mitra Maju Sejahtera which has gone through the planning process, organizing by optimizing resource potential, implementing leadership that is tailored to BUMDes characteristics and implementing control over each BUMDes program. Penelitian ini mencoba menjelaskan tentang manajemen badan usaha milik desa di Desa Gunung Putri Kecamatan Gunung Putri Kabupaten Bogor. Pada saat ini, BUMDes Mitra Maju Sejahtera merupakan salah satu BUMDes yang aktif di Kabupaten Bogor. Dari 416 desa yang ada di Kabupaten Bogor, 302 desa yang tercatat oleh Dinas Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa Kabupaten Bogor sudah memiliki badan usaha milik desa namun tidak semua badan usaha milik desa tersebut berjalan dengan baik. Hal ini menjadi latar belakang penulis untuk meneliti salah satu badan usaha milik desa di Kabupaten Bogor. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode penelitian kualitatif dan teknik pengumpulan data yaitu studi pustaka dan studi lapangan berupa observasi dan wawancara. Teori yang digunakan adalah fungsi manajemen dari Stephen P Robbins et al. Adapun dalam teori tersebut mencakup perencanaan, pengorganisasian, kepemimpinan dan pengendalian. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa saat ini manajemen badan usaha milik desa di Desa Gunung Putri sudah berjalan cukup baik. Hal ini dapat dilihat dari pengelolaan BUMDes Mitra Maju Sejahtera yang sudah melalui proses perencanaan, melakukan pengorganisasian dengan mengoptimalkan potensi sumber daya, menerapkan kepimpinan yang disesuaikan dengan ciri khas BUMDes dan melaksanakan pengendalian pada setiap programprogram BUMDes.
Rancang Bangun Sistem Informasi Pelaporan Luas Tambah Tanam dan Panen Berbasis Web
Authors: Wiwisnawati Wiwisnawati , Hartono Nahrun , Baharuddin Hastuti 
Published: November 2023

The reporting process at the Agricultural Extension Center takes quite a long time due to the distance from each village, where getting report data to the office to collect reports is quite far, and the media for collecting reports are still conventional. From these problems, the researcher aims to create a planting area reporting information system and a harvest-based website that can assist in collecting, processing, storing, and presenting data reports and assist extension coordinators in making decisions and planning. This study uses qualitative research, data collection methods of observation, interviews, and literature. The system design method uses a waterfall. System testing uses the Black Box, and system feasibility testing uses the System Usability Scale (SUS) method. The results of the study are in the form of a website application where from the results of the system feasibility test, an average value of 80.1 is obtained; on the grade scale assessment, they get a grade "B," and on the adjective rating they get a "Good" rating which indicates that respondents accept and agree with the existence of an information system. Reporting of added area planted and harvested.
Hematological profile of healthy Thoroughbred foals from birth to one month of age in Trinidad, West Indies
Authors: Sant Candice , Lima Daniel M. , d’Abadie Roger , Pargass Indira , Georges Karla C. 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to develop a sound database for the hematological reference intervals of thoroughbred foals in Trinidad, West Indies from birth to 1 month of age.

ANIMALS
89 foals.

METHODS
Whole blood samples were taken from 89 foals throughout Trinidad at approximately 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month of age. These foals were examined to be classified as healthy or free from disease. Complete blood count (CBC), microscopic analysis of blood smears, and conventional PCR for Theileria equi and Babesia caballi were performed.

RESULTS
Of the 89 foals, 67 were deemed healthy and suitable for establishing reference intervals. Foals in this study had lower mean hemoglobin and hematocrit values for all 3 times of sampling when compared to their North American counterparts. Age had a significant effect on hemoglobin, hematocrit, white blood cell (WBC), neutrophil, and platelet counts of the foals from birth to 1 month of age.

CLINICAL RELEVANCE
Variations in reference intervals can occur due to differences in demographic, physiological, and environmental factors such as age, gender, breed, and geographical location. Given the changes in the hematological values over time, this study provides clinicians with valuable information that can be used to monitor the health status of newborn foals and detect disease conditions.
Women’s awareness of urinary incontinence
Authors: Juszczak Katarzyna , Słomiana-Amjedullah Tatiana , Koźlak Violetta , Cebulska Violetta 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Urinary incontinence consists in an involuntary leakage of urine from the urethra. It affects both women and men, but women get ill more often. Although the morbidity peak falls on perimenopausal age, urinary incontinence can occur at any age. The highest percentage of patients is the elderly population.

Aim. Assessment of women’s awareness of urinary incontinence.

Materiala and methods. The group of study participants comprised 130 women aged between 18 and 89. The tool used in the study was the authors’ own questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 31 questions, including, among others, demographic questions about age, marital status, education, occupational situation, number of births, number of children as well as definitions, risk factors, prevention and treatment of urinary incontinence.

Results. The women subjected to the study self-assessed their state of knowledge on urinary incontinence. The study showed that 37 people (28.5%) assessed their state of knowledge as good, 42 people (32.3%) as sufficient and 51 (39.2%) as insufficient. For 56.15% (n=73) of the surveyed women, the most common source of knowledge about urinary incontinence was non-professional literature (magazines and newspapers). The study showed a statistically significant relationship between knowledge of urinary incontinence and education (Chi square X2=24.472; p≤0.0004). People with higher education had a better knowledge about urinary incontinence.

Conclusions. The level of knowledge of the research participants about urinary incontinence is insufficient. A sense of shame and lack of time are the main reasons for low reporting of the UI problem to the doctor or nurse. There is a need to run an educational campaign to make the public aware of treatment options and IU prevention.
The level of religiosity and health behaviour of the elderly people. Pilot study
Authors: Babik Kinga , Majda Anna , Zalewska-Puchała Joanna , Bodys-Cupak Iwona 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Religiousness supports undertaking positive health behaviors.

Aim. Showing the correlation between the level of religiosity and selected pro-health and risky behaviors among the elderly people.

Material and methods. As research tools the original questionnaire and Scale of Individual Religion by A. Latała and P. Socha were used. The survey involved 120 participants. Analysis included 64 participants, who were all over 65 years old. U Mann-Whitney test, Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman’s rank order correlation were used. The level of significance p<0.05 was assumed in the analysis.

Results. The studied group of elderly Roman Catholic people was mostly characterized by a high level of religiosity and pro-health behaviors. Correlation between pro-health and risky behaviors of the respondents and their religiosity turned out to be insignificant. However, people characterized by slightly higher level of religiosity declared behaviors such as: not smoking cigarettes, not drinking alcohol, consuming up to three main meals a day, maintain a healthy body weight, not eating between meals, regular doctor and dentist visits, spending little time in front of the TV and computer, being active, using sunscreen, doing self-examination of breasts or testicles once a month and falling asleep at fixed times.

Conclusions. The analyses did not confirm that religiosity is an important determinant of pro-health and risky behaviours of the elderly.
Identifying aggression of hospitalized patients towards nurses by means of measuring tools
Authors: Kadlčková Zuzana , Tomagová Martina 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To identify and compare research results aimed at determining the incidence of aggression of hospitalized patients towards nurses using Violence and Aggression of Patients Scale (VAPS) and the Perceptions of Prevalence of Aggression Scale (POPAS) measuring tools.

Material and methods. The sample consisted of 1012 nurses from selected healthcare settings in the Czech Republic. Data was collected from June to November 2018.
Identification of the occurrence of aggression of hospitalized patients towards nurses was performed using two measuring tools: POPAS and VAPS. Both tools describe specific forms of aggressive behaviour.

Results. We identified a very high incidence of aggression of hospitalized patients towards nurses. As much as 97% of respondents encountered various manifestations and forms of aggression from patients, 61.96% of respondents encountered physical aggression (spitting, biting, scratching, pinching), and 76.4% experienced verbal aggression. A significant difference was identified between results obtained with POPAS and VAPS.

Conclusions. With the use of two reliable measuring tools, we identified different experiences with aggression of hospitalized patients towards nurses in the same set of respondents, which points to the issue of comparing results of the incidence patient aggression towards nurses identified by different measuring tools.
Determinants of nurse ethical conduct in palliative care
Authors: Tomaszewska Katarzyna , Majchrowicz Bożena , Radoń Katarzyna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. The work of a nurse in palliative care creates the necessity to respect appropriate ethical directives in fulfilling professional duties resulting from the need to protect patients’ basic values and rights.

Aim. Assessing the determinants of nurse ethical behavior in palliative care.

Material and methods. The study material was collected from 101 nurses working in the palliative care system. The study used the method of diagnostic survey by means of questionnaire technique. The research tool was the author’s survey questionnaire consisting of 26 questions. Non-parametric tests were used in data analysis: Pearson’s χ2 independence test, Mann-Whitney test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The significance level of p<0.05 was assumed. Calculations were performed with SPSS 20 program.

Results. According to 69.3% of nurses, the character and personality of the nurse should be considered as the main determinant of ethical conduct in nursing work. In the opinion of 44.6%, they are the qualifications and professional competence that influence ethical conduct in the work of a nurse.

Conclusions. The mean knowledge of the code of professional ethics of nurses in the study group was high, as it was 5.03 points (SD=0.64). Nurses and nurse practitioners who had higher knowledge of the principles of the code of professional ethics for nurses were more likely to be guided by ethical principles in their work.
Assessment of nurses’ communication with department and hospital management in implementation of integrated clinical pathways in Slovenia
Authors: Šimec Mateja , Krsnik Sabina , Erjavec Karmen 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. An important factor in the implementation of innovations such as integrative clinical care pathways (ICPs) is supportive communication from department and hospital management. ICPs have been introduced into the clinical environment as a tool to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health services.

Aim. The study aimed to assess communication of nurses working in three ICPs and department heads and hospital managers in a typical Slovenian hospital and to identify the main reasons for this communication using a mixed methods approach.

Material and methods. The cross-sectional study used a mixed descriptive quantitative method with a survey and a qualitative method with a focus group interviews of nurses working in ICPs for chronic kidney disease, stroke and total hip arthroplasty in a typical Slovenian hospital.

Result and conclusion. The results showed that communication plays an important role in the implementation of ICPs and that nurses communicate worse with hospital managers than with department heads, regardless of age, gender, education and ICPs. The main reasons for poor communication in the implementation of ICPs are communication-related (weak exchange of information, lack of appropriate communication channels, one-sided and authoritative communication on the part of hospital managers) and organisational (lack of staff, disorganisation of nursing staff).
Posttraumatic growth in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Authors: Sikorová Lucie , Strakošová Tereza 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The study aimed to identify the presence of posttraumatic growth in children and adolescents with the diabetes mellitus type I and to find out relations with coping strategies.

Material and methods. The research group was formed by 102 children aged 12-18 years with diabetes mellitus type I. The research design was a cross-sectional study. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory for Children (PTGI-C) and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ) were used for data collection.

Results. The ways of coping with stress are related to the subsequent posttraumatic growth in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The strongest correlation was found between posttraumatic growth and coping strategies Seeking Social Support and Planful Problem-Solving. The correlation between posttraumatic growth and coping strategy Escape-Avoidance has not been identified. However, this strategy was most often used by adolescents. There was no difference in the level of posttraumatic growth with respect to sex of the respondents and their age, except for the area of Personal Strength and area of Spiritual Change.

Conclusions. The facilitation of effective coping strategies by a nurse can have a positive effect on the posttraumatic growth of children and adolescents with diabetes.
Pain and functioning of patients after endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms during the first five days after the procedure
Authors: Hreńczuk Marta Katarzyna , Zadrożna Dominika 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The study assessed the pain and functioning of patients after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms surgery.

Material and methods. The study involved 35 patients after the thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. The study used the method of a diagnostic survey, and the research tool was a proprietary questionnaire, using a numerical and descriptive pain scale and the Laitinen Scale. The results were analyzed in the program SPSS Statistics 21.0.

Results. When it comes to 54.3% of the respondents, they experienced the strongest pain on the first day after the procedure, 45.7% experienced the pain periodically and it was felt the most in the evening (48%). More than half of the respondents indicated that the experienced pain completely affected the movement/walking and it was the strongest then, and it was the same while getting up. Pain intensity and the presence of functional limitations did not have a statistically significant correlation with the analyzed socio-medical variables (p>0.05).

Conclusions. Patients experienced the pain after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery and it limited their functioning, therefore they needed help in performing basic life activities.
Arterial hypertension and pulse wave velocity
Authors: Laznik Gorazd , Reisp Matej 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The purpose of the study is to identify the connection between high blood pressure and PWV in patients with AH and determine if AH is a risk factor that accelerates the development of atherosclerosis.

Material and methods. With quantitative research method we investigated, explained, and defi ned the eff ects of arterial hypertension with the PWV increase‐rate observed across diff erent age groups of patients who already have AH. Data from patients’ medical records from the At Cor Sphygmocor operating system were extracted.

Results. The sample included 191 patients with AH. PWV values were normal in 72% of patients with optimal blood pressure (BP), 60% of patients with normal BP had increased PWV in high normal BP and grade 1 AH were 53% of increased PWV, 53% of normal PWV in grade 2 AH, increased in 94% in grade 3 AH, and 50% of patients had increased PWV values in isolated systolic AH.

Conclusions. The research results undoubtedly show the importance of arterial hypertension for the increase in pulse wave velocity, with the clearest correlation at grade 3 AH and in the age groups between 30 and 49 years. On average, the PWV value in hypertensive patients rose by 8%, which represents an increased risk of cardiovascular complications.