bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of nanosilver solution, Azadirachta indica, sodium hypochlorite, and normal saline as root canal irrigants in primary teeth
Authors: Tanvir Zoya , Jabin Zohra , Agarwal Nidhi , Anand Ashish , Waikhom Nandita 
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Microorganisms are the main cause of pulpal and periapical diseases. Hence, the elimination of such potential microbes is achieved by endodontic treatment. Mechanical preparation is the main mechanism to reduce the bacterial load in canals which is enhanced by intracanal irrigants. Despite these procedures, some bacteria might persist within the canals. It is important to disinfect the pulp space and dentinal tubules thoroughly with an effective endodontic irrigant to prevent reinfection of a treated root canal.

Aim:
This study aimed to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial efficacy of nanosilver (NS) Solution, Azadirachta indica, sodium hypochlorite, and normal saline when used as irrigants in infected root canals of primary teeth.

Settings and Design:
The study was a prospective randomized control trial which was conducted as per the consort statement.

Materials and Methods:
Eighty pulpally involved primary teeth requiring endodontic treatment of children aged 5–12 years were selected for this study. The subjects were randomly allocated to 4 groups (3 irrigant and control groups) consisting of 20 children each where Group I = NS solution, Group II = A. indica, Group III = Sodium hypochlorite (2.5%), and Group IV = Control group. Microbiological samples were collected at the baseline (before irrigation) and postirrigation after biomechanical preparation using the selected irrigant. The samples were subjected to an anaerobic bacterial culture test. Microbial colonies were identified and expressed as colony forming units per milliliter.

Statistical Analysis:
Data were analyzed using one-way analysis of variance, Paired t-test, and Post hoc Bonferroni test.

Results:
NS solution showed the highest mean of 4.384 × 103 ± 1.019 followed by Sodium hypochlorite with a mean of 3.500 × 103 ± 1.193 and A. indica of 2.590 × 103 ± 0.778.

Conclusion:
Based on the results of this study, NS solution can be used as an alternative to other root canal irrigating solutions in primary teeth.
Minimally invasive enucleation versus open enucleation for benign or low-grade malignant pancreatic neoplasms: Effects on clinical outcomes and quality of life
Authors: Huang Zhihao , He Aoxiao , Wang Jiakun , Lu Hongcheng , Rao Shanshan , Huang Yong , Feng Qian 
Published: June 2023

Introduction:
The efficacy and safety of minimally invasive pancreatic enucleation (PE) have rarely been investigated. This study aimed to compare the perioperative and long-term outcomes of minimally invasive enucleation (MIEn) with those of open enucleation (OEn) for benign/low-grade malignant pancreatic neoplasms.

Patients and Methods:
Data collected from patients who underwent PE between January 2011 and June 2020 at our centre were analysed.

Results:
Forty-two patients who underwent MIEn (10 – robot-assisted and 32 – laparoscopic) and 47 who underwent OEn were included in this study. Compared with the OEn group, the MIEn group showed shorter operation time (147.6 ± 71.3 min vs. 183.1 ± 64.3 min), shorter post-operative hospital stay (11.5 ± 3.9 days vs. 13.4 ± 4.2 days), shorter off-bed activity time (2.9 ± 0.9 days vs. 3.7 ± 1.0 days) and lower estimated blood loss (EBL) (118.5 ± 59.2 mL vs. 153.1 ± 85.0 mL). Overall complication rate (47.6% vs. 55.3%), overall post-operative pancreatic fistula (POPF) rate (40.5% vs. 44.7%) and Grade B + C POPF rate (11.9% vs. 19.1%) were similar in both the groups. For neoplasms located in the proximal pancreas, MIEn showed more favourable perioperative outcomes than OEn. Unlike MIEn for superficial neoplasms, MIEn for neoplasms deeply embedded in the pancreas resulted in a longer operative time and tended to increase EBL and the incidence of complications and POPF. During the follow-up period, no significant differences were observed between these two groups in terms of pancreatic function or quality of life.

Conclusions:
Compared to OEn, MIEn is effective and safe for patients with benign or low-grade malignant pancreatic neoplasms. However, MIEn for embedded pancreatic neoplasms is recommended only in experienced centres because of the high rates of complications and POPF.
Comparative study on complications and difficulties in laparoscopy in female genital tuberculosis cases versus non-tuberculosis cases
Authors: Sharma Jai Bhagwan , Dharmendra Sona , Rapaka Gawri , Singh Urvashi B. , Kriplani Alka , Kumar Sunesh , Dash N. R. , Nayyer Rishi 
Published: June 2023

AbstractBackground and Objective:Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is an important type of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (TB) associated with morbidity especially infertility in developing countries. Laparoscopy may be difficult and hazardous in FGTB. The aim of the study was to observe the difficulties and complications of laparoscopy in FGTB cases.Materials and Methods:It was a prospective study over 12 years’ period on 412 cases of diagnostic laparoscopy performed on FGTB cases with infertility. All patients underwent history taking and clinical examination and endometrial sampling for acid-fast bacilli (AFB) microscopy, culture, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), gene Xpert (last 212 cases) and histopathological evidence of epithelioid granuloma. Another 412 cases of diagnostic laparoscopy in the absence of FGTB performed during same time were taken as controls from the pool of non-TB cases. Various difficulties and complications were noted in both groups and statistical analysis was done.Results:Mean age, parity, body mass index and duration of infertility were 26.8 versus 25.4 years, 0.32 versus 0.28, 23.15 versus 25.28 Kg/m2and 4.15 versus 5.12 years, respectively. Primary and secondary infertility was seen in 78.6% and 20.38% of cases in the study group and 74.75% and 25.24% in the control group, respectively. Endometrial biopsy showed AFB microscopy in 5.3%, culture in 6.3%, epithelioid granuloma in 15.77% and on peritoneal biopsy granuloma in 6.55%, positive PCR in 368 (89.32%) and positive gene Xpert in 38 out of 212 (17.92%, out of last 212 cases). Definite findings of FGTB were seen in 171 (41.50%) cases. Probable findings of FGTB were seen in 241 (58.49%) cases. Various complications were difficulty in the creation of pneumoperitoneum or insertion of trocar and cannula in 16.74% and 13.10% of cases as compared to 1.94% and 1.69% in the control group. Excessive bleeding was seen in 5.09% versus 0.97% cases, respectively. Various injuries observed were bowel injury in 1.69% versus 0.24% cases (small bowel in 1.21% vs. 0.24%, large bowel in 0.48% vs. 0.1%), while bladder injury was seen in 0.97% versus 0.24% cases, subacute intestinal obstruction was seen in 5.8% versus 0.72% cases respectively while flare up of TB was seen in 5.09% versus 0% in cases and controls, respectively. Wound infection was seen in 8.48% versus 1.25% cases, respectively.Interpretation and Conclusion:FGTB is associated with increased complications and difficulties as compared to laparoscopy in other cases.
Nurse-led coaching of shared decision-making for wound treatment of pressure injury: A pilot study of a randomized trial
Authors: Hsu Mei-Yu , Chen Yu-Sin , Chen Ying-Chun , Wu Yu-Lin 
Published: June 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
International guidelines for managing pressure injury (PI) and ulcers recommend that family members and caregivers should be involved in making decisions for appropriate wound care. However, the effect of shared decision-making (SDM) in the context of PI remains unknown. This study investigated the efficacy of nurse-led medical SDM for PI treatment.

Materials and Methods:
We constructed a patient decision aid (PDA) for PI treatment on the basis of nursing evidence. Subsequently, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of SDM compared with that of usual care (control group, [CG]) for PI treatment. Participants with stage 3, stage 4, or unstageable PI were included and randomized into two groups. In the SDM group (SDMG), 10 participants received the SDM intervention for PI before treatment. All participants were followed up for 4 weeks. Primary outcomes were measured using the nine-item SDM Questionnaire (SDM-Q-9) and Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS). Secondary outcomes included wound size and cost of wound management.

Results:
The expert validity (medical professors and general population) of the PDA designed for PI was measured, and the content validity index was 0.96–0.97. A total of 20 participants were enrolled (10 received SDM and 10 received usual care). The mean age of the participants was 55.7 ± 8.8 years. No significant difference in baseline characteristics (sex, age, staging, or wound area) was observed between the two groups. The SDMG had higher SDM-Q-9 (P < 0.001) and DCS (P < 0.01) scores than did the CG. For the secondary outcomes, the SDMG had a decreased change of wound size and lower wound management costs than did the CG; nevertheless, the differences were not statistically significant.

Conclusion:
We constructed a PDA for PI treatment, which can be applied in clinical care. The pilot test results revealed that the participants had a lower cost related wound treatment and decreasing wound size in SDMG than CG after the intervention of SDM-PI for 4 weeks. In the future, clinical studies should conduct large-scale randomized trials based on the results of this pilot study.
Factors Influencing Gender Inequality in Land and Property Ownership Among Peri-Urban Women in Minna, Nigeria
Authors: Popoola Naomi Ijadunola , Ojetunde Ismail , Sule Abass Iyanda , Okoh Supreme Ayewoh 
Published: June 2023

This study investigates the factors influencing gender inequality in land and property ownership among peri-urban women in Minna, Nigeria. The data for this study came from 622 women in 12 peri-urban localities of the 25 neighborhoods in Minna, Nigeria. A closed-ended questionnaire was administered by field assistants with the aid of mobile data collection application called kobotool. Descriptive statistics such as frequency count and proportion methods were used in describing the respondents’ socio-demographic patterns, level of ownership, and mode of acquisition. Inferential statistical techniques were also employed to analyze the data collected for the study such as chi-square and relative importance index. The chi-square test examined whether the underlying socio-demographic/economic characteristics of the two groups of respondents (Women without Property ownership and Women with Property ownership) are independent in terms of the level of property ownership. The study identified among others religious beliefs and orientations and Economic and financial constraints with relative importance index of 0.7412 and 0.7218 respectively, as the core factors constituting obstacles to women access to land/property among the respondents. The study recommends legislation from the state house of assembly on gender inclusion on issues relating to religious belief, Economic and financial empowerments in the study areas.
Application of modified cellulose for Pb2+ and Cu2+ removal from aqueous solutions: Kinetic and isotherms studies
Authors: Ibikunle A.A. , Ogunneye A.L. , Sanyaolu N.O. , Olutayo K.A. , Ogundare S.A. , Ogunmoye A.O. , Atewolara-Odule O.C. , Yussuf S.T. , Moberuagba K.H. 
Published: June 2023

In this work, acrylamide grafted Kolanut Pod Husk cellulose adsorbents were successfully prepared via chemical modification of Kola nut pod husk cellulose with acrylamide and N, N’- methylenebisacrylamide. The modified adsorbents were successfully applied for the adsorptive removal of Pb2+ and Cu2+ ions from aqueous solutions at different parameters, such as pH of the solution, adsorbent dosage, contact time, and initial metal ion concentrations were optimized. Qualitative analysis of the modified adsorbents was performed by Fourier Transformed Infra-Red Spectroscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. Characterization analyses portrayed the surface of adsorbents as being short elongated shaped with dispersed pores and composed of hydroxyl and carbonyl groups as the main binding sites. The optimum conditions for adsorption of Pb2+ and Cu2+ were found to be: pH; 5, adsorbent dosage; 3.5 and 4 g L-1 , concentration; 60 mg L-1 and contact time; 160 min. Adsorption data were fully fitted with the Freundlich, Langmuir isotherm model, and a pseudo-second order, Elovich kinetic model. The adsorption of metal ion was heterogenous in nature with qmax of 55.14 mg g-1 and 62.09 mg g-1 for Pb2+, 54.82 mg g-1 , and 60.43 mg gfor Cu2+ respectively. These results showed that the modified adsorbents were able to efficiently remove Pb2+ and Cu2+ from aqueous solutions.
Performance evaluation of mercerization and acetylation on hardness of raffia palm fibre
Authors: Obinichi N. , Uchegbulam I. 
Published: June 2023

As the demand for environmentally friendly products rises and global awareness on reducing toxicities in manufacturing increases, the exploitation of plant-based raw materials like raffia palm fiber requires closer attention. In this study, the effect of sodium hydroxide and acetic anhydride concentration on the hardness of raffia palm fiber at varying drying temperature and fiber length were investigated. The treatments were carried out using 10% sodium hydroxide solution and 5% acetic anhydride at oven drying temperatures of 70oC for mercerized fiber and 50oC for acetylated fiber with varying fiber length of 50mm, 60mm, 70mm and 80mm. Findings show hardness values of 257HR and 370HR for 10% NaOH at 70oC and 5% acetic anhydride at 50oC respectively showing a 30.38% rise in Rockwell Hardness value in the acetylated fibers over the mercerized cohorts. Remarkably, these results were obtained at ideal fiber lengths of 60mm in both treatments. Hence, acetylation treatment at 5% acetic anhydride concentration and 50oC oven-drying temperature using 60mm fiber length offered optimal hardness value for raffia palm fiber. This is highly recommended for industrial commercialization for composites in the automobile, construction, manufacturing, medical, sports, oil and gas industries. In addition, the results from this study will open new economic values for Nigerian Raffia Palm fiber as potential reinforcement material for both domestic and international markets and applications.
Petrophysical properties and volume estimation of hydrocarbon resources in x field, onshore niger delta: A reservoir characterization study
Authors: Maju-Oyovwikowhe E.G. , Ighodaro E.J. 
Published: June 2023

A reservoir characterization study was conducted on three wells located in X Field, situated in the Onshore region of the Niger Delta. A suite of conventional digital well logs was utilized to identify hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs, determine reservoir petrophysical parameters, and infer the depositional environment. The study delineated four hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs, labeled A, B, C, and D, with porosity estimates ranging from 25% to 27%, and permeability values varying from 1863.22md to 2759.78md. These results suggest that the reservoirs have good storage capacity and permit free flow of fluids, consistent with prior research in the Niger Delta. The water saturation values, ranging from 43% to 70% for Well X and 53% to 94% for Well Y, indicate the presence of significant hydrocarbon in reservoir C, while Well Z did not contain any hydrocarbon. The estimation of oil and gas resources indicated that Well X contains 1.11 X 105 barrels/acre of oil and 5.16 X 107 cubic feet/acre of gas, while Well Y contains 4.43 X 106 cubic feet of gas. The analysis of the volume of shale (0.15-0.19) revealed that the reservoirs range from slightly shaly sand to shaly sand. Based on the log motifs, the study suggests that the reservoirs are mainly fluvial channel deposits, and the rapid alternation of thin beds of sand and shale indicates deposits of delta progradation and river floodplain deposits.
The Design Of Customer Knowledge Reporting System Intervention To Improve The Performance Of Medical Representative At Pt. X Buf
Authors: Rusvita Lidia , Mansoer Wilman D. 
Published: June 2023

The change in government policy of product listing cycle of two years created the power of buyers/customers to make decisions to buy products based on price competitiveness. PT. X BUF products is premium and facing the treats on price. However, opportunities lie in its excellent quality and benefit. It is imperative to transfer product knowledge to the customer and gain customer’s knowledge and experience on product. The flow of knowledge to the to the customer on product is crucial to influence the customer in decision making using the product. The knowledge and experience from customers on a product are crucial to the organization on understanding product adoption. This knowledge sharing takes place with the right message to the right customer generate Demand. This research is aimed at designing an intervention on customer knowledge reporting system to improve the work performance of Medical Representative, frontline sales person, at PT. X BUF. The research applied quantitative methodology by collecting data from a set of questionnaires. The finding of the study shows that work process as well as manager role and function have significant impact on willingness of Medical Representative in sharing their customer’s knowledge which eventually impact their work performance in particular and company performance in general.
Exploring Imperative Mood in the Movie Dora and the Lost City of Gold
Authors: Saadah Siti Waliyatus , Susilawati Lusi 
Published: June 2023

This study aims to analyze the use of imperative mood in the film "Dora and the Lost City of Gold". Descriptive qualitative method is used to analyze the data deeply and explain it descriptively. Data collection techniques used a combination of basic methods, namely observation, and advanced techniques, namely note-taking techniques. The syntactic approach is used to examine the structure of sentences, clauses, phrases, and word patterns in language. Data analysis techniques use qualitative analysis methods, including data condensation, data presentation, and conclusion drawing and verification. The findings of this study show that there are several forms of imperative mood, including Simple Imperative, Prohibitive Imperative, Let's Imperative, Polite Imperative, and Future Imperative. Data analysis shows that the most common form of imperative mood used in movies is Simple Imperative. The implication of these findings in theoretical and practical contexts is that the use of imperative mood in movies can provide insight into the relationship between language and culture. The contribution of this study to the field of research is to provide a better understanding of the use of imperative mood in movies, especially in the context of the movie "Dora and the Lost City of Gold".
In Memory of Ed Schein:
Authors: Scharmer Otto 
Published: June 2023

Edgar H. Schein, Sloan Fellow professor of management emeritus at MIT, passed away on January 26, 2023, at the age of 94. Ed had an enormous impact on organizational development (OD), on Theory U, and on my life. Schein wrote dozens of books on social science subjects, including career dynamics, organizational culture, leadership, process consulting, and group dynamics. He is one of the most important founding fathers of organizational development (OD). Ed’s insights on how to engage in any kind of helping relationship made him my most important teacher in terms of how to advise clients and engage with stakeholder groups on how to approach challenges facing their organizations and communities. He is not only a founding father of OD but also of Theory U and we can see the Schein influence on at least three levels: addressing the invisible as well as the visible (the iceberg model of systems thinking), emphasizing psychological safety in the change process and ‘always being helpful’ in the context of organizational change, consulting, and leadership. In this piece I outline the most important principles Ed embodied in his work that have shaped my own. The piece ends with a call for collective action on addressing the challenges facing our planet in Ed’s own words.
A argumentação nos estudos da linguagem
Authors: Doury Marianne 
Published: June 2023

Nas últimas décadas, os estudos sobre argumentação se desenvolveram consideravelmente e têm se firmado como um campo interdisciplinar, no entrecruzamento das fronteiras entre ciências da linguagem e ciências humanas. Isto faz com que a argumentação reúna uma grande quantidade de pesquisas que se distinguem tanto do ponto de vista dos objetos visados quanto dos quadros teóricos nos quais eles se enquadram. Essa diversidade de posições nos leva a nos questionarmos explícita e profundamente sobre o papel do pesquisador no campo da argumentação, assim como sobre sua maneira de lidar com o assunto. Como definir a argumentação? Qual o lugar da argumentação nos estudos da linguagem? Quais são os respectivos interesses das diferentes formas de argumentação? Qual a importância de compreender e identificar os argumentos? Qual a importância dos estudos argumentativos? Essas e outras questões perpassam a obra da professora Marianne Doury e, com esta entrevista, pretendemos lançar mais luzes sobre esse debate, além de chamar a atenção para outras questões concernentes à pesquisa a respeito do assunto. Pretendemos, finalmente, sublinhar a importância do trabalho da autora, uma vez que este reafirma a importância dos estudos sobre argumentação nas ciências da linguagem e no ensino.
Argumentación en los estudios del lenguaje
Authors: Doury Marianne 
Published: June 2023

En las últimas décadas, los estudios sobre argumentación se desarrollaron considerablemente y se consolidaron como un campo interdisciplinar en el cruce de las ciencias del lenguaje y de las ciencias humanas. Por consiguiente, la argumentación reúne un gran número de investigaciones que difieren tanto por los objetos que abordan como por los marcos teóricos en los que se inscriben. Esta diversidad de enfoques nos lleva a cuestionar de manera explícita y exhaustiva el rol del investigador en el campo de la argumentación, así como su manera de abordar la temática. ¿Cómo se define la argumentación? ¿Qué importancia tienen los estudios sobre la argumentación en los estudios lingüísticos? ¿Cuáles son los intereses respectivos de las diferentes formas de argumentación? ¿Qué importancia tiene comprender e identificar los argumentos? Estas y otras preguntas atraviesan el trabajo de la profesora Marianne Doury. Con esta entrevista, pretendemos aclarar un poco más estos problemas, así como llamar la atención sobre otras cuestiones relativas a la investigación en el campo. Por otra parte, queremos subrayar la importancia de su obra, ya que reafirma la relevancia de los estudios sobre la argumentación en las ciencias del lenguaje.