bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Assessment of General Dentists' Knowledge and Confidence towards Dental Implants and their Perceptions regarding Undergraduate Education
Authors: Alsharif Shahad B. , Muthaffar Sarah , Aljahdali Raghad 
Published: June 2023

Background:Dentists are the primary sources of information regarding dental implants. Thus, they are required to be knowledgeable to meet patients’ expectations.Objective:This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate dentists’ knowledge and confidence in dental implants and investigate their perceptions regarding their undergraduate education.Methods:The study utilized a voluntary anonymous questionnaire, distributed among dentists, and graduates of King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire sections were: demographics, perception regarding undergraduate education, confidence, and knowledge assessment. Descriptive statistics and Chi-square test at a statistical significance of P-value <0.05 were conducted.Results:The majority 75.5% reported sufficient theoretical information regarding implant dentistry during undergraduate education. However, only 12.2% reported sufficient clinical education. Limited participants had the chance to practice implant dentistry. About half of the participants 44.9% wished they were given this opportunity. Participants’ confidence in different procedures ranged between 45.9% and 82.6%. Survey participants reported adequate knowledge in treatment planning 82.7%, in prosthetics 92.9%, and 79.6% in surgical aspects. No association was found between gender and knowledge sections, treatment planning, prosthetic, and surgical aspects of implant dentistry. Respective P-values were 0.45, 0.14, and 0.09.Conclusion:Participants were interested to obtain more clinical experience in implant dentistry during undergraduate education. Thus, adjustments are suggested to optimize the quality of education to meet graduates’ expectations.
Comparison of Exergames Versus Conventional Exercises on the Health Benefits of Older Adults: Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Authors: Chen Xi , Wu Lina , Feng Hui , Ning Hongting , Wu Shuang , Hu Mingyue , Jiang Dian , Chen Yifei , Jiang Yu , Liu Xin 
Published: June 2023

Background
Conventional exercises (CEs) can provide health benefits for older adults, but the long-term exercise adherence rate is low. As an emerging, stimulating, and self-motivating strategy, exergames (EGs) are defined as combinations of exercises and games that users carry out through physical actions. They can promote exercise, but the health effects of EGs versus CEs on the physical function and mental health (cognitive function, depression, and quality of life) of older adults remain controversial.

Objective
The aim of the study is to compare the health benefits of EGs versus those of CEs for the physical function and mental health of older adults.

Methods
A comprehensive search was conducted from the earliest available date to February 2023 in the following 6 databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL, and PsycINFO. All English-language randomized controlled trials comparing the effects of EGs versus those of CEs on the physical function and mental health of older adults, with nearly same physical activity between the 2 interventions, were included. Risk of bias was independently evaluated by 2 authors using the Cochrane risk of bias in randomized trials tool. Two authors independently extracted data. We followed the Cochrane Handbook of Systematic Reviews of Interventions to process and analyze the data for meta-analysis. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% CIs were used for continuous data, and random models were used for analyses.

Results
We included 12 studies consisting of 919 participants in total. Of these, 10 studies were eventually included in the meta-analysis. The results showed that EGs versus CEs exhibited no significant differences in physical (P=.13; τ2=0.31; χ26=26.6; I2=77%; SMD=0.37; 95% CI –0.11 to 0.86) or cognitive function (P=.63; τ2=0.01; χ23=3.1; I2=4%; SMD=0.09; 95% CI –0.27 to 0.44) effects.

Conclusions
Our findings indicate no significant difference between EGs and CEs in improving the physical function and cognitive function of older adults. Future studies are required to compare the effects of EGs versus those of CEs on cognitive function according to cognitive status, quantify the “dose-effect” relationship between EGs and health benefits, and evaluate the effects of different types and devices of EGs with regard to the health benefits of older adults.

Trial Registration
PROSPERO CRD42022322734; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=322734
The influence of hormonal status on the hepatotropic effect and metronidazole in chronic liver damage and the administration of placenta cryoextract
Authors: Koshurba I.V. , Hladkykh F.V. , Chyzh M.O. 
Published: June 2023

Background. Liver diseases occupy an important place in the structure of gastrointestinal pathology and remain an important medical and social problem throughout the world. Almost half of patients with manifest disorders of the hepatobiliary system have a polymorbid status or a high risk of developing concomitant pathology. One of the variants of the combined pathology in the clinic of gastroenterology is peptic ulcer on the background of liver disorders. As a potential anti-ulcer biotechnological agent with a hepatoprotective effect, cryocell — placenta cryoextract, a domestic drug, attracted attention. The purpose was to determine the gender aspects of the hepatotropic effect of placenta cryoextract in tetrachloromethane hepatitis with background ethanol-induced liver cirrhosis and liver damage by antiulcer agents. Materials and methods. Hepatotropic effects were studied at different levels of sex hormones in 112 male and female rats weighing 200–220 g, divided into 4 groups of 28 animals each. Tetrachloromethane hepatitis with background ethanol-induced liver cirrhosis was simulated by administration of an oily solution of tetrachloromethane in combination with a 5.0% ethanol solution for 45 days. Modulation of the content of sex hormones was achieved by surgical ovariectomy or orchiectomy. The activity of γ-glutamyl-transpeptidase was determined by the spectrophotometric method according to G. Szasz.
Diagnostic accuracy of computer morphometry for steatosis and fibrosis assessment in patients with chronic liver disease of various etiologies
Authors: Stepanov Yu.M. , Didenko V.I. , Gaydar Yu.A. , Zavhorodnia N.Yu. , Petishko O.P. 
Published: June 2023

Background. Accurate assessment of the fibrosis stage is crucial for effective treatment. Histological examination, the primary method used for assessing liver fibrosis, has certain limitations due to variation within each stage. Computer morphometry offers an objective and quantitative approach to complement histological analysis, providing additional diagnostic information. The purpose of this study was to analyze the computer morphometry data in patients with chronic liver diseases (CLD) of different etiologies and determine their diagnostic accuracy for liver fibrosis diagnosis. Materials and methods. Seventy-five patients with CLD, namely 24 with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), 8 with alcoholic liver disease (ALD), 1 with toxic hepatitis, and 42 with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), were included in the study. Percutaneous liver biopsy was performed under ultrasound guidance using a semi-automatic needle Colt Shot 16 G. The severity of fibrosis was assessed using the Metavir scale. For computer morphometry, biopsies were photographed and evaluated using the ImageJ 1.45S program (National Institutes of Health, USA). The computerized fibrosis index (CFI), steatosis index, and the number of apoptotic cells in 5 consecutive high-power fields were calculated. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed for CFI diagnostic accuracy assessment. Results. Advanced liver fibrosis (F3-F4) was diagnosed in 62.5 % of ALD cases and 31.0 % of CHC. The highest CFI was found in ALD, it exceeded the level of NAFLD and CHC patients by 3.3 (p < 0.01) and 2 times (p < 0.05), respectively. At the same time, people with NAFLD had the highest steatosis index (0.36 ± 0.11), which was 1.7 times higher (p < 0.05) than in ALD and CHC. Moreover, CFI correlated with the fibrosis stage (r = 0.71, p < 0.05). Stage I of liver fibrosis according to the Metavir scale is characterized by CFI up to 0.040, stage II — 0.041–0.130, stage III — 0.131–0.219, and stage IV — more than 0.220. CFI cut-off value was 0.017, which confirms the presence of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic liver diseases regardless of the etiology (sensitivity — 85.2 %, specificity — 100.0 %). Conclusions. Computer morphometry significantly improves the accuracy and reliability of histological examination, and allows to objectify morphological assessment of liver steatosis and fibrosis and to ensure long-term storage of the results.
Features of the intestinal microbiome in patients with gluten-sensitive diseases who are on a gluten-free diet
Authors: Gubska O.Yu. , Kuzminets A.A. , Denesyuk O.R. , Koliada O.K. , Moseyko V.V. , Dolko O.A. 
Published: June 2023

Background. Intestinal dysbiosis is associated with violating both quantitative and qualitative intestinal microbiome (IM) composition. It accompanies different gastrointestinal disorders, including non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and celiac disease (CD). A gluten-free diet is the only existing treatment for CD and NCGS. One of the questions of interest is the characteristics of the IM of patients with gluten-related diseases and its relationship with diet therapy. Materials and methods. The study included 25 adults, 14 (56 %) with CD and 11 (44 %) with NCGS; all were on agliadin diet. We determined the faecal content of the Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, and Actinobacteria and the rest bacterial DNA (“other” indicator) using the real-time polymerase chain reaction. Results. The Bacteroidetes content was 28.4 (Q1-Q3 9.195–37.83) % in CD and 24.98 (Q1-Q3 9.615–30.597) % in NCGS patients, p = 0.565. Firmicutes content was 53.47 (Q1-Q3 49.98–56.798) % in CD patients and 53.0 (Q1-Q3 48.12–68.53) % in NCGS, p = 0.763. The Actinobacteria content was 4.8 (Q1-Q3 3.82–6.84) % in CD patients and 5.37 (Q1-Q3 4.09–7.77) % in NCGS, p = 0.572. There was a moderate positive correlation with the diet duration (p = 0.397, p = 0.03). The Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio was 1.996 (Q1-Q3 1.35–6.85) in CD patients and 2.0 (Q1-Q3 1.65–7.58) in NCGS patients, p = 0.681. The content of “other” types of IM was 15.39 (Q1-Q3 7.44–22.33) % in CD patients and 13.78 (Q1-Q3 10.65–15.58) % in NCGS patients, p = 0.936. Conclusions. We found similar intestinal microbiome features in patients with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. The detected intestinal microbiome changes are most likely to be a consequence of dietary features in such patients, namely the side effect of maintaining an agliadin diet.
Obesity in dogs: dimension of the problem and effects of feed
Authors: García Rendón Jorge , Pohls Ramírez Patricia 
Published: June 2023

Obesity in dogs is a growing problem which affects between 30 – 60 % of the pet population world-wide. It is mainly caused by an energy consumption greater than the animal’s requirement; and needs to be detected and faced accordingly because it negatively affects their well-being and longevity. Some important observations are; although it has been reported that depends on the composition of the diet, that dogs fed 2 times a day have lower blood glucose levels, as well as insulin levels showing the same tendency as glucose. Ghrelin and GLP1 concentrations are no different feeding 1 or 2 times a day. Energy expenditure through physical activity is important as it increases the rate of energy utilization and helps to raise the metabolic rate, which contributes to a comprehensive weight reduction program. Metabolic Energy Rate (MER) in sterilized dogs is lower than for intact animals; therefore, sterilization of pets increases the risk of obesity. The level of protein in the diet is important for promoting body protein synthesis and tissue repair. High protein diets work best when feed is offered ad libitum. Omega fatty acids reduce plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein and insulin. Dietary fiber helps to significantly reduce blood cholesterol and triglycerides.
Temporal changes of taxonomic and functional diversity in dung beetles inhabiting forest fragments and pastures in Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve, Mexico
Authors: Da Silva Pedro Giovâni , P. Salomão Renato , González-Tokman Daniel , S. Neves Frederico , Favila Mario E. 
Published: June 2023

We evaluated short- (among months within-years) and long-term (between 1999-2000 and 2016-2017) temporal patterns of taxonomic and functional β- diversity (and its components of substitution and gain/loss) of dung beetle assemblages in forest fragments and pastures in the Los Tuxtlas Biosphere Reserve (LTBR). Habitat type affected the taxonomic dissimilarity and the richness difference component, with average values being respectively 1.42 and 1.56 times higher in pastures than in forest fragments. Only habitat type was important for functional richness, being 1.93 and 1.69 higher in forest fragments than pastures in 1999-2000 and 2016-2017, respectively. Pastures were taxonomically and functionally poorer but were also more temporally dynamic than forest fragments both within-year and between-years. Habitat type is a determining factor for temporal dynamics, with forest fragments presenting more stable dung beetle assemblages than cattle pastures.
Da’i (Muslim Preachers) Idols, Fatwas, and Political Constellations: Empirical Study of Millennial Generation Perspective
Authors: Fahrudin Fahrudin , Islamy Mohammad Rindu Fajar 
Published: June 2023

This study aims to track the phenomenon of da'i (Muslim Preachers) idols among the millennial generation and its impact on the dynamics of accepting contemporary fatwas and the constellation of leader elections in Indonesia. The da'wah transformation from traditional methods to digital media is increasingly adding to the dynamics of changing the youth's perspective in responding to life's problems, such as religious fatwas and political constellations. This study uses mixed methods research. The data collection technique used google Forms by taking 95 respondents, and semi-structured interviews with five informants using random sampling with the criteria enjoy listening to digital da'wah. Data analysis applies the theory of Miles and Huberman with the following steps: data collection, data display, data reduction, and conclusion. The research results show several essential points, including; 1) There is an urgency in the need for da'wah studies in filling the pressure of problems faced by the millennial generation, 2) Communication style and material substance are more important than the intellectuality of a preacher, 3) In the context of certain fatwas, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is preferred to be used as a reference from their da'i idol, 4) In the context of choosing a leader, they prefer individual ijtihad to a public figure or institutional ijtihad, 5) Digital da'wah contributes significantly to character strengthening, 6) Da'wah themes vary according to the needs of listeners, and 7) characteristics of da'i idol including polite, wise, humble, broad-minded, moderate, good communication, akhlakul karimah
Islamic Televangelism: Controversy and Da'wah Contest in Television Media
Authors: Antin Titi , Mupida Siti 
Published: June 2023

Digital technology has had a significant impact on several aspects of human life, especially on religious aspects. The birth of this religious fragmentation encouraged the presence of new religious, contemporary preachers and new audiences who contribute to revitalizing the debate over religious symbols. This article proposes thinking around the aspects that led to the development of the debate and contestation surrounding da'wah within the context of Islamic televangelism. The method used in this study is a qualitative descriptive method utilizing field observations and direct interviews with one of the Ustaz on television. The results of this study indicate that da'wah programs that are broadcast through television media give birth to a religious authority that is built between preaching actors thanks to the Islamic televangelism media. The contestation regarding religious authority, which was obtained thanks to its popularity in the television media, gave birth to the figure of a religious entrepreneur. Islamic televangelism has also sparked various controversies through preaching on television media, such as reprimands from KPI and even among fellow scholars.
Simulation of a Pumped Stormwater System and Evaluation of the Solar Potential for Pumping
Authors: Coban Hasan Huseyin 
Published: June 2023

Renewable energy investments are increasing in countries that want to reduce their dependence on foreign energy and prevent damage to nature. As the request for green vitality generation is emerging, specialists over the globe have been attempting to generate power with better approaches. Rainwater harvesting can also be a non-conventional energy source, just like wind and solar energy. Generating energy, even on a small scale, can reduce environmentally harmful and costly methods of energy production. Various endeavours have been made so far to generate electricity using rain, one of the world's most abundant resources; however, this may be one of the most compelling studies. The goal of this study is to provide electricity from rainwater in areas with a lot of rainfall but minimal electricity. In terms of power generated, raindrops will never be able to compete with a hydroelectric power station. However, they have one significant advantage – they are free. With the increasing energy prices and developing new technology, the commercial use of rain energy does not seem far away. Energy generated from solar cells and a pump power-stormwater system reduced variable electricity costs by $ 572. In the energy storage dimension represented by a pumped stormwater reservoir in the study, the economic benefit potential is very low. Minimizing operating costs, maximizing storage capacity and efficiencies, as well as filling and unloading times of approximately one hour are recommended.
SISTEM PAKAR DIAGNOSA PENYAKIT SALURAN PERNAPASAN MENGGUNAKAN METODE FORWARD CHAINING
Authors: Hasanah Riniyatin 
Published: June 2023

Infeksi penyakit saluran pernapasan lebih sering terjadi dibandingkan dengan infeksi sistem organ tubuh lain. Sistem pernapasan sangat rentan terserang penyakit karena udara keluar masuk secara langsung dan bebas. Udara yang mengandung bakteri dan virus berbahaya mudahmasuk ke dalam tubuh. Keadaan ini menyebabkanpresentase kematian karena infeksi saluran pernafasan meningkat. Pencegahan, diagnosis, dan pengobatan infeksi saluran pernapasan mempunyai makna yang begitu penting, karena secara keseluruhan penyakit pernapasan mempunyai pengaruh besar terhadap masyarakat baik dalam hal fisik, sosial maupun ekonomi. Sistem pakar ini di bangun untuk mendiagnosa penyakit saluran pernapasan. Model inferensi yang digunakan dalam sistem ini adalah penalaran maju(Forward Chaining). Sistem ini akan memberikanhasil diagnosa berupa informasi penyakit melalui proses konsultasi antara sistem dan pemakai dengan cara jawaban dan aturan yang berada di dalam sistem harus sesuai. Penelitian yangdilakukan dapat disimpulkan bahwasanya Sistem Pakar Diagnosa Penyakit Saluran Pernapasan Menggunakan Metode Forward Chaining dapat dijadikan sebuah alat untuk membantu dalam memberikan hasil diagnosa, penyebab serta pencegahan terhadap penyakit saluran pernapasan.
PEMANFAATAN LIMBAH SEKAM PADI SEBAGAI ALTERNATIF BAHAN BAKAR IKAN ASAP UNTUK MENINGKATKAN TARAF HIDUP MASYARAKAT DESA PINGGIRPAPAS KECAMATAN KALIANGET KABUPATEN SUMENEP
Authors: Nura Diana Anita Intan , Fansuri Subaidillah 
Published: June 2023

Banyak masyarakat di Desa Pinggirpapas yang menjual ikan asap dengan menjadikan arang kayu sebagai bahan bakar pengasapan ikan. Namun, penggunaan bahan bakar arang kayu dalam jumlah yang besar pada proses pengasapan ikan ini, dinilai membutuhkan biaya yang besar pula. Di samping itu, permasalahan lingkungan seperti menumpuknya limbah sekam padi di sejumlah daerah di Kabupaten Sumenep tidak dikelola dengan baik sehingga berdampak pada pencemaran lingkungan yang dapat mengakibatkan gangguan kesehatan pada penduduk sekitar. Hal ini dikarenakan minimnya pengetahuan masyarakat dalam pemanfaatan limbah sekam padi.
Tujuan kegiatan Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat (PkM) ini adalah memberikan solusi dengan mengadakan pelatihan cara pembuatan arang sekam dari limbah padi secara sederhana. Peserta kegiatan PkM ini adalah para penjual ikan asap di Desa Pinggirpapas, Kecamatan Kalianget, Kabupaten Sumenep. Kegiatan yang dilakukan adalah dengan mensosialisasikan manfaat serta cara membuat arang sekampadi sebagai alternatif bahan bakar ikan asap kepada masyarakat penjual ikan asap. Dalam hal ini, masyarakat di Desa Pinggirpapas diharapkan mampu memanfaatkan limbah sekam padi sebagai alternatif bahan bakar ikan asap yang bernilai ekonomis, sehingga dapat memberikan keuntungan dari segi ekonomi dan mampu meningkatkan taraf hidup masyarakat penjual ikan asap di Desa Pinggirpapas.
PELATIHAN PERHITUNGAN RENCANA ANGGARAN BIAYA (RAB) PADA APARATUR DESA PINGGIRPAPAS KEC. KALIANGET KAB. SUMENEP
Authors: Rahmanto Ach. Desmantri , Jasuli Darma 
Published: June 2023

Berdasarkan analisis situasi yang ada pemerintahan di Desa Pingirpapas Kec. Kalianget Kab. Sumenep. Staf/ tenaga ahli yang ada di desa Pinggirpapas yang ada belum sepenuhnya menguasai dengan benar mengenai pembuatan Rencana Anggaran Biaya (RAB) yang baik sesuai dengan aturan yang berlaku. Salah satu yang akan dibahas pada pengabdian ini adalah peningkatan kualitas penting para staf di Desa Pinggirpapas yang dipercayakan untuk mengelola proyek untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan dalam membuat suatu Rencana Anggaran Biaya (RAB). Permasalahan mitra dapat teratasi dengan dengan cara memberikan Pelatihan Perhitungan Rencana Anggaran Biaya (RAB) Pada Aparatur Desa Pinggirpapas Kec. Kalianget Kab. Sumenep. Dengan cara menganalisa jumlah/ volume pekerjaan, Mampu menghitung jumlah tenaga kerja dan kebutuhan material, peserta mampu menggunakan Microsoft Excel sebagai alat bantu dalam pembuatan RAB. Berdasarkan hasil evaluasi Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat yang telah dilaksanakan maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa, responden yang menyatakan tidak paham pembuatan rencana anggaran biaya (RAB) yaitu 2,2 %, dan sedangakan 7,8 % responden menyatakan paham pembuatan rencana anggaran biaya (RAB).