bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Patients’ Perceptions and Success Rate of Temporary Anchorage Devices After the Immediate and Delayed Loading of Orthodontic Mini-Implants-Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Sahoo Subhrajeet Narayan , Pattanaik Snigdha , Nanda Smruti Bhusan , Mohammad Noorjahan , Khan Azuvi , Pani Saibalini 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
The search for an ideal anchorage during orthodontic treatment resulted in the invention of Orthodontic Mini Implants (OMIs) that do not require patient’s cooperation. In spite of their common use in orthodontics, there is a lack of studies regarding patients’ perceptions of OMIs after their immediate and delayed loading.

Aim:
The aim of this study was to compare the pain and discomfort experienced by patients following the placement of orthodontic mini-implants and immediate loading with delayed loading, and to evaluate their success rate to formulate a definite clinical protocol for loading of the orthodontic mini-implants.

Material and Methods:
Totally, 32 adult Orthodontic patients who required the extraction of the maxillary first premolars were recruited for the study. The use of OMIs as anchorage were randomized to immediate and delayed loading groups. A visual analogue scale questionnaire was used to seek patients’ perception about use of OMIs at different times. Success rate was also assessed using mobility and signs of inflammation around the OMIs.

Results:
In general, pain, swelling, bleeding, and discomfort were reported by patients more with the immediate loading group than the delayed loading group. Also, patients experienced difficulty during speech and brushing in the immediate loading group.

Conclusions:
From this study, it is evident that the delayed loading of the OMIs created less pain and discomfort to patients. Furthermore, the success rate of OMIs was approximately 100% in both groups.
Cytotoxicity of Dhanwantharaarishtam on hiPSC Cells – An In vitro Study
Authors: Devi Barri Indira , Kalaivannan J. , Jones Sumathi , Janaki C.S. , Sheriff Dhastagir , Prabhu K. , Balakrishnan Deepalakkshmi , Sambasivam Shyamala 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
Dhanwantharaarishtam is a traditional Ayurvedic herbal tonic used to improve digestion, promote lactation, and balance the Vata dosha.

Aim:
The study investigates the effects of Dhanwantharaarishtam, a traditional Ayurvedic tonic, on cell viability and cytotoxicity in human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) cultures.

Methods:
The impact of Dhanwantharaarishtam on hiPSC cells was analyzed over a 24 hour period.

Results:
Our results reveal significantly less cytotoxicity, with 80.1 ± 6.7% cell viability observed at 500 µg concentrations. Conversely, cell viability was reduced to 50.3 ± 4.15% at 1000 µg concentration.

Conclusion:
These findings suggest that while Dhanwantharaarishtam exhibits potent biological effects, including potential therapeutic benefits, its unsubstantial cytotoxic profile in hiPSC cells necessitates further investigation to elucidate its safety and potential applications in clinical settings. This study underscores the importance of rigorous evaluation of traditional herbal remedies for their efficacy and safety in modern biomedical research.
Association Between Maternal Dietary Patterns and Birthweight: A Cross-Sectional Study from South India
Authors: Sam Rajani Merlin , Naganandini Raju , John Esther , Periasamy Panneerselvam 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
This study explores the link between a mother’s dietary variety score and her prenatal eating patterns, focusing on the potential impact on her health and the likelihood of a low-birth-weight baby.

Methods:
Mothers at the Ganga Medical Centre and Hospitals in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, were interviewed to measure bio-social variables, including pre-pregnancy weight, height, BMI, total weight gain, and birth weight. Low birth weight was the main measure of interest.

Results:
The study found that 63.33% of neonates had a low birth weight, with 68% preterm and 32% late due to IUGR. 45% of mothers had a low BMI during pregnancy and pregnancies.

Conclusion:
Nutrition programs should prioritize screening and treating at-risk women, reducing the low-birth-weight infant burden, and promoting better maternal protein intake to improve baby birth weight.
Assessment of Expression of Mast Cells Density in Oral Premalignant and Malignant Lesions by Histochemical Analysis
Authors: Abidullah Mohammed , Anjum Bushra , Saudagar Shaikh Mohammed Imran , Jahagirdar Swathi , Mallik Peddisetty Govind Raj Pankaj , Shivaratna Mediconda 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Aim:
Assessment of mast cells density expression in oral premalignant and malignant lesions by histochemical analysis.

Materials and Methods:
The study used a total of 120 tissue blocks that were formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded. These blocks consisted of 40 cases of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), 40 cases of oral epithelial dysplasia, and 40 cases of normal oral mucosa (NOM).

Results:
In the current investigation, a comparison was made between toluidine blue stained sections of normal oral mucosa, oral epithelial dysplasia and OSCC. The resultant P value was determined to be statistically insignificant in all three categories, namely, oral epithelial dysplasia, oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), and normal oral mucosa. The resultant P values, calculated using an unpaired t-test, were shown to be extremely significant (P = 0.001).

Conclusion:
Research indicates that mast cells could be a significant marker for increased angiogenesis, which in turn could be used to predict carcinogenesis, its progression, and the prognosis of malignant lesions.
Evaluation of Stress Among Undergraduate Students While Treating Pediatric Patients – A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Swetha R K , Ananthan Vasanthakumari , Shanthi S Dhivya , Shailanathan R , Sriram K L Mohana , Keerthana V 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
Dentistry, particularly pediatric dentistry, is highly stressful. Studies indicate that dental students experience significant stress during their training period. Our study aimed to evaluate the stress experienced by undergraduate students, and identify to aspects in which they become stressed, and design methods to overcome it.

Aim:
Evaluation of stress among undergraduate students in Pediatric dental practice.

Methods:
A Cross-sectional study survey was conducted among 254 participants. A self-designed study Questionnaire was used comprising 17 questions. A pilot study was also performed. Student’s self-reported stress was recorded using a 5-point Likert stress scale, and stress level was calculated. Data were then statically analyzed using a two-way ANOVA test, with a significant difference kept as ≤0.05.

Results:
The mean age of the participants was 19–25 years. 29.5% were male and 70.5% were female participants. 35% final-year students, 34% compulsory rotatory residential internship (CRRI)’S, and 31% third-year students. 53% of female participants felt stressful than male participants.

Conclusions:
This study reveals that students feel a considerable amount of stress while treating pediatric patients, which is highly subject to intervention to combat the stress.
Effects of Chemical and Herbal Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Srivastava Himanshu , Mempally Hari K. , Qureshi Sameera , Aysha Rumiya , Pathan Fatima L. , Mahajan Apeksha B. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
Maxillofacial prostheses used in rehabilitation of patients are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients natural skin color. However, exposure to environment and disinfectants can affect the color stability. Due to rising microorganism resistance and fewer adverse effects of chemical agents, phytoextracts appear to be a viable option. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of two different disinfection methods one containing the leaf extracts of Mangifera indica (M. indica) and another containing 2% chlorhexidine solution on the color stability of precolored and hand-colored maxillofacial silicones.

Material and Methods:
Twenty specimens each of precolored and hand-colored silicone were randomly divided into four groups (n = 10) and cleansed with two different disinfection methods. Disinfection was carried out six times/day for 60 days, simulating once-a-day disinfection for a year. Color evaluation was carried out at day 0 and day 60 using a UV-vis spectrophotometer. Color alterations were calculated by the CIE L*a*b* system. Data were analyzed by two-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey HSD and t-tests (α = 0.05).

Result and Conclusion:
In our study, 2% chlorhexidine solution resulted in the higher color change as compared to M.indica extract. Precolored silicone showed higher color stability than its hand-colored counterpart.
Effect of Micro Osteoperforation with Mini Implant on Rate of Tooth Movement During Maxillary Arch En-Masse Retraction in Class I Malocclusion Cases-A Split Mouth Study
Authors: Krishnajith J. K. , Manjusha K. K. , Nishad A. , Mohammed Abin , Aparna M. A. , Roy Praveen 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Aims:
Extended orthodontic treatment leads to a number of negative outcomes, including a higher chance of dental cavities, gingival recession, open gingival embrasure gaps, and root resorption. It has been stated that micro osteoperforations (MOPs) use the biology of the body to speed up tooth movement. Our objective was to investigate how MOPs with micro implants affected the tooth movement rate.

Methods:
A parallel arm clinical trial at Noorul Islam College of Dental Sciences involved 36 maxillary quadrants from 18 patients aged 14–20 with class I malocclusion requiring maxillary first premolar extraction. The left quadrant served as a control, and the right as the experimental side. Following alignment with the MBT bracket system, MOPs with mini implants were conducted on the experimental side before retraction. This process was repeated every 28 days for three months. Tooth movement on both sides was measured and analyzed using SPSS 26.0.

Result:
The rate of retraction did not differ statistically significantly between the experimental and control groups. In the experimental group, the mean rate of retraction was 5.77 ± 0.71 mm, while in the control group, it was 5.71 ± 0.73 mm.

Conclusion:
Micro osteoperforations (MOPs) used in the study didn’t facilitate an enhanced retraction rate.
The Efficacy of Nurse-Led Bundle Care in Preventing Post-Acute Complications and Enhancing Quality of Life in Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Authors: Muniyandi Anjali Devi , Raju Naganandini , Vibha Deepti 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACT

Background:
Stroke causes long-term disability, affecting physical, cognitive, and psychological aspects. A nurse-led bundle care approach is proposed to provide comprehensive post-acute care, enhancing recovery and quality of life for stroke patients and their caregivers.

Methods:
The study conducted a thorough literature search in major databases, identifying relevant studies that met eligibility criteria. The PICO framework was used to guide the review, and the included studies were evaluated for bias risk and evidence quality.

Results:
The final analysis of 12 studies revealed that nurse-led bundle care interventions significantly reduced post-acute stroke complications, including functional decline (P < 0.05), cognitive impairment (P < 0.01), and psychosocial distress (P < 0.001), compared to standard care.

Conclusion:
The nurse-led bundle approach, which is coordinated and comprehensive, has shown positive outcomes in stroke patients transitioning from acute to post-acute settings, indicating potential benefits.
Unveiling High Commitment Management Effect on Entrepreneurial Performance a Growth Catalyst in Regional Development Project Companies in Karbala
Authors: Alkhattabi Nassif J. , Younis Joumana A. , Al-guboori Hayder 
Published: January 2025

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the correlation between high-commitment management and entrepreneurial performance in Karbala. It specifically focuses on the role of career path management, education, training, and performance management in improving entrepreneurial outcomes.

Methods: A quantitative approach was adopted in a descriptive study using a hypothetico-deductive methodology. Data were collected through a face-validated questionnaire, and the basic random sampling technique was used to determine the sample size. To enhance accuracy and reduce error rates, the sample size was extended to 500 participants.

Results: The findings indicate that high-commitment management practices, particularly career path management, significantly enhance entrepreneurial performance. Additionally, education, training, and performance management contribute to improving entrepreneurial outcomes. Functional managers play a crucial role in maintaining high commitment levels and fostering workplace unity to explore new opportunities. Organizations that adopt effective commitment management strategies are more likely to achieve creativity and strategic goals.

Conclusion: The study concludes that creating a work environment that promotes transparency and effective communication is essential for enhancing entrepreneurial performance. Organizations should implement commitment management strategies to drive innovation and ensure long-term success.
Why is it problematic for technicians to say they teach in higher education?
Authors: Savage Tim , Vere Kelly 
Published: January 2025

This article challenges the popular misconception that technicians do not teach within higher education (HE). Writing from their experiences as technicians and educational researchers within the creative arts (Savage) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) (Vere), the authors question why many technicians feel unable to describe their teaching activities as teaching, calling for greater recognition of technicians’ pedagogic contribution to the sector, while also arguing that through the activities of teaching, the boundaries between academic and technical roles have become increasingly blurred.

Drawing on Whitchurch’s concept of a ‘Third Space’, the article highlights how political, economic, social and technological factors have transformed HE since the turn of the millennium to establish the conditions in which technical roles and teaching have become increasingly sophisticated and prevalent. The authors argue that academic roles have simultaneously been disaggregated during this same period, exacerbating complexities, tensions, and overlaps that further problematise what was once a straightforward binary between academic and technical roles, challenging orthodoxies, identities and dominant hegemonies.

The authors call upon the sector to formally acknowledge this valuable element of HE and to integrate it not just into the language but into the formal functions, structures, systems and strategies to create a unified space in which academic and technical educators integrate and collaborate to develop curricula and deliver pedagogies that enhance student learning and advance knowledge.
Third space professionals and academic collaboration to embed mental wellbeing in the curriculum
Authors: Allman Zoë , Davies Rachel 
Published: January 2025

Collaboration between third space professionals and academics has facilitated the effective implementation of embedded mental wellbeing in the curriculum at a UK university. De Montfort University in Leicester aimed to achieve a whole provider approach to embedding mental wellbeing, bringing expertise, skills and knowledge from third space professionals and academics to the task.

A vital element of this activity was to develop face-to-face course-specific provision that had traditionally been delivered by third space professionals into a suite of downloadable teaching materials for academics to use in the classroom. This would facilitate the embedding of mental wellbeing content within the curriculum, aligned with taught academic content. This collaboration between colleagues developed a state of interdependence, with colleagues relying on one another to effectively implement embedded mental wellbeing. The benefits of mutual trust, a culture of collaboration, and empowerment developed across the teams (both academic and professional third space) who had hitherto not worked together.
Construcción de viviendas asequibles en Colón
Authors: Montúfar Chiriboga Gabriel 
Published: January 2025

La crisis de vivienda asequible en la provincia de Colón, Panamá, ha sido un problema persistente que afecta a miles de familias. Esta situación se ha agravado debido a factores como la urbanización acelerada, la falta de inversión en infraestructura y una gestión ineficiente de los recursos públicos. Este estudio se realizó con el objetivo de analizar y adaptar estrategias internacionales exitosas de construcción de viviendas asequibles al contexto específico de Colón, considerando las particularidades socioeconómicas, culturales y geográficas de la región. Se utilizó un enfoque comparativo internacional, donde se analizaron casos de éxito en la construcción de viviendas asequibles en diversas regiones del mundo. Se seleccionaron estudios relevantes y recientes de bases de datos académicas, y se aplicaron criterios de adaptabilidad y sostenibilidad para determinar su aplicabilidad en Colón. La información fue evaluada mediante un análisis cualitativo-comparativo, destacando las prácticas más efectivas y adaptables. Las estrategias de prefabricación y construcción modular, metodología Lean Construction, integración de vivienda y transporte, y tecnologías de construcción sostenible se identificaron como las más viables para ser adaptadas en Colón. Estas estrategias mostraron un impacto significativo en la reducción de costos, tiempos de construcción y mejora en la calidad de las viviendas en contextos similares. La aplicación de estas estrategias internacionales en Colón podría contribuir significativamente a mitigar la crisis de vivienda asequible en la región, mejorando la oferta de viviendas y, en última instancia, la calidad de vida de sus habitantes. Sin embargo, la implementación exitosa dependerá de un enfoque colaborativo entre el gobierno, la comunidad y el sector privado, así como de una planificación urbana coordinada y sostenible.
Implementación de blockchain en la industria marítima panameña
Authors: Terreros Aguilar Damayanti Idalmis 
Published: January 2025

En las últimas décadas, el sector marítimo global ha experimentado una serie de transformaciones tecnológicas para mejorar la eficiencia, la seguridad y la transparencia de sus operaciones. En esta situación, la tecnología blockchain se ha convertido en una herramienta prometedora. También conocida como la base de las criptomonedas, es una tecnología de registro distribuido que permite almacenar y compartir datos de manera segura e inmutable. Diversas iniciativas en todo el mundo han comenzado a investigar e implementar blockchain en operaciones logísticas y marítimas. En puertos importantes como Rotterdam y Hamburgo, se han demostrado mejoras significativas en la transparencia y la eficiencia de las cadenas de suministro a través de proyectos piloto que involucran tecnología de blockchain.
Analisis Aplikasi Mobile Jkn Dalam Meningkatkan Kualitas Pelayanan Kesehatan : Literature Review
Authors: Paramitha Lydia , Oktafera Halmi Qur-ani  , Sri Hajijah Purba  
Published: January 2025

pengabdian kepada masyarakat ini berfokus pada analisis aplikasi mobile JKN (Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional) dalam upaya meningkatkan kualitas pelayanan kesehatan di Indonesia. Aplikasi ini, yang dikembangkan oleh BPJS Kesehatan, bertujuan untuk memberikan akses yang lebih mudah dan fleksibel kepada masyarakat terhadap layanan kesehatan. Dalam konteks ini, PKM ini menggunakan metode Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis (Systematic Literature Review) untuk mengidentifikasi berbagai perspektif terkait masalah yang diteliti. Hasil PKM menunjukkan bahwa kualitas layanan aplikasi mobile JKN memiliki dampak signifikan terhadap kepuasan pengguna. Meskipun aplikasi ini telah diunduh lebih dari 10 juta kali dan memiliki lebih dari 16 juta pengguna aktif, masih terdapat tantangan dalam hal kecepatan respon dan dukungan layanan pelanggan. Analisis data menunjukkan bahwa 66,5% kepuasan pengguna dipengaruhi oleh variabel-variabel yang dianalisis, menandakan perlunya perbaikan dalam aspek-aspek tertentu untuk memenuhi harapan masyarakat. PKM ini juga menemukan bahwa terdapat hubungan signifikan antara kualitas sistem, kualitas informasi, dan kualitas layanan terhadap kepuasan pengguna
BRAND POSITIONING METHODS OF RESTAURANTS IN KAZAKHSTAN
Authors: Shugayeva T. , Kanagatova D. 
Published: January 2025

Purpose of the research. The primary aim of this study was to develop a comprehensive model that investigates the relationships between selected Brand Positioning Eﬀorts—namely Price, Place, and Promotion—and the development of Brand Equity. The research focused on assessing the mediating role of three key dimensions of Brand Equity: Perceived Quality, Brand Loyalty, and Brand Awareness/Image, in establishing a connection between the independent and dependent variables.Methodology. The study was conducted within the restaurant market in Almaty, Kazakhstan, using data collected from online questionnaires distributed to customers who had recently visited a restaurant in the city. The sample data were analyzed through a structural equation modeling approach to test twelve hypotheses that posited positive relationships among the variables.Originality/Value of the research. This research provides signiﬁcant insights into the factors that inﬂuence Brand Equity in a developing market context. By highlighting the importance of Place and Price over Promotion in building Brand Equity, the study oﬀers practical implications for marketers within the restaurant industry and beyond, contributing to the body of knowledge on strategic brand positioning.Findings. The ﬁndings indicated that Place and Price play critical roles in the process of building Brand Equity in the Kazakhstani restaurant market, while Promotion did not exhibit a signiﬁcant inﬂuence. Place demonstrated the strongest positive impact on Perceived Quality, Brand Loyalty, and Brand Awareness/Image, followed by Price. The results emphasize that restaurants in Almaty should prioritize physical location and pricing strategies to eﬀectively build Brand Equity.