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Molar Incisor Hypomineralization: Current Knowledge, Clinical Experience, and Perception among General Dental Practitioners, Pediatric Dentists, and Other Dental Specialists in Northern India – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Raj Shruti , Saha Sonali , Singh Gaurav , Dhinsa Kavita , Sharma Anshul , Sinha Pooja 
Published: September 2023

Background:Molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH) is the hypomineralization of systemic origin of one to four permanent first molars, frequently associated with affected incisors. It is presented as demarcated enamel opacities of different colors, occasionally undergoing posteruptive breakdown. The characteristic feature of MIH is the clear demarcation between the affected and sound enamel. There is an asymmetry of defects present in the molars and incisors where one molar or incisor can be severely affected, while the contralateral tooth may be clinically sound or have only minor defects.Aim:The study aimed to assess and compare the knowledge, perceptions, and clinical experience of general dental practitioners (GDPs), pediatric dentists (PDs), and other dental specialists (DSs) in Northern India about MIH.Methodology:Online survey methods were used to collect the responses from Northern Indian dentists regarding their knowledge and perceptions about MIH. The survey tool focused on participants’ sociodemographics, clinical experience, perceptions, clinical management, and preferences for further training. The level of knowledge regarding MIH was compared among the three groups. Data analysis utilized Chi-square and one-way analysis of variance followed by Tukey’spost hoctest using SPSS Statistics version 26.Results:The majority of respondents had observed MIH in their practice (77.3%). The participants who had a postgraduate degree had a significantly higher knowledge score value than GDPs (P< 0.001).Conclusion:Dissemination of evidence on MIH to dental practitioners, especially to GDPs, is highly needed to assure confidence in MIH diagnosis at an early stage when it can be best managed.
Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Practice in Kerala, India: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Raghunathan Dhanya , Ramakrishnan Devraj , Sreedevi Athira 
Published: September 2023

Background:
Dentistry in India is facing many challenges owing to the increase in the number of dentists and meager job opportunities. As a majority of dental procedures are aerosol generating, the pandemic caused a huge impact on dental practice and education. Further, the risk of transmission of SARCoV-2 virus is high as the dentists work in close contact with the oral cavity. Thus, this study aims to explore the impact of COVID-19 on dental practice in Kerala.

Methodology:
A qualitative study was conducted among 31 dentists and 6 key administrative officials in Kerala through in-depth interviews, strictly adhering to the COREQ guidelines. The interviews were transcribed, translated, and analyzed manually.

Results:
Following inductive thematic analysis, seven themes emerged on “Impact of COVID-19 on Dentistry;” (1) Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Private Dental Clinic’s Income, (2) Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Government Dental Health Centers, (3) Negative Impact of COVID-19 on choice of Dental treatment Procedures, (4) Negative Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Education, (5) Positive impact of COVID-19 on Private Dental Clinics, (6) Positive Impact of COVID-19 on Professional Dental Associations, and (7) Positive impact of COVID-19 on dental health-care planning and timely implementation to assure the quality of care in future.

Conclusion:
A secured financial mechanism for dental practitioners, strong dental administration setup, increasing the quality of dental care by continuing the existing COVID treatment practices and improving the quality of dental education by implementing a strict protocol for conducting online classes, and employing more dentists, and dental auxiliaries in government health-care centers were identified as the measures to safeguard dentistry, especially during a pandemic.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Oral Manifestations of COVID-19 among ASHA and Anganwadi Worker at Ghaziabad District – A Descriptive Study
Authors: Verma Sakshi , Gupta Ritu , Rohatgi Lavanya , Puri Nidhi , Tewari Sumit , Roy Jessica 
Published: September 2023

Background:
There is a scarcity of affordable and available oral health services in developing countries which worsen the disease condition that eventually escalates the cost of treatment and care. Therefore, community health worker (CHW) can help to channelize the health care among population at ground level.

Objective:
This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding oral manifestation of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) among accredited social health activist (ASHA) and Anganwadi worker (AWW) of Ghaziabad district.

Methodology:
A cross-sectional, self-administered, and structured questionnaire was developed regarding the oral manifestation of COVID-19 and distributed among ASHA and AWWs in Ghaziabad district. The collected data were analyzed using the Chi-square tests in SPSS version: 23.

Results:
Majority of ASHA and AWW lack knowledge regarding oral manifestation of COVID-19 and need more information/training to create more awareness about oral manifestation of COVID-19. Mostly participants agreed that they did not spread oral health awareness before COVID-19.

Conclusion:
Additional training of oral health awareness during COVID-19 among these CHWs will help to prevent the oral-related disease at earliest reducing their adverse effects on overall health.
Assessing Perceived Emotional Social Support in Individuals with Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder: The Multisource Emotional Support Inventory
Authors: Jian Cian-Ruei , Chang Yu-Ping , Lin Chung-Ying , Yen Cheng-Fang 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackground:Emotional social support is a protective factor for mental health in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. A comprehensive instrument should contain items for assessing perceived emotional social support from multiple sources. In this study, we intended to examine the psychometric properties of a newly developed instrument, namely, the Multisource Emotional Support Inventory (MSESI), for assessing perceived emotional support in individuals with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.Methods:Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was done to examine the factor structure of the MSESI. Cronbach’s α was used for examining internal consistency. Concurrent validity was evaluated using the Pearson correlations of the MSESI scores with depression, loneliness, family, and peer-support function, as well as the Community Integration Scale scores.Results:The EFA results indicated that the MSESI had a seven-factor structure, with the seven factors corresponding to the following subscales: perceived emotional support from parents, partners, offspring, relatives living with the respondent, relatives not living with the respondent, close friends in real life, and friends on the Internet. The MSESI had good internal consistency (Cronbach’s α ranging from 0.957 to 0.989). The entire MSESI had significant negative correlations with depression (r= –0.239;p< 0.001) and loneliness scales (r= –0.376;p< 0.001) and significantly positive correlations with family (r= 0.422;p< 0.001) and peer-support function (r= 0.430;p< 0.001) and community integration scales (r= 0.401;p< 0.001).Conclusion:Our results support the psychometric properties of the MSESI.
Mental and Physical Function Improvement through Lifestyle Modification: The Model of Environmental Protection Volunteer Project
Authors: Chen Wen-Chien , Cheng Chu-Fang , Chen Chia-Chi , Lee Jia-Fu 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Objectives:
The environmental protection volunteer (EPV) project comprises EPV activities and low-intensity aerobic environmental protection health exercise (EPHE). The project covered “three doing” components, i.e., cognitive enhancement, physical activity, and social network. In this study, we intended to evaluate the effect of real-world EPV projects on mean blood pressure (BP) variability, cognition, and psychophysiological functions in the elderly.

Methods:
Totally, 79 older adult volunteers were recruited from the community environmental protection station. They were divided into three groups (low participation frequency group [LPFG], middle participation frequency group [MPFG], and high participation frequency group [HPFG]) based on the participation frequency. All participants were evaluated three times using the measurements, including visit-to-visit BP, cognitive (Mini–Mental State Examination [MMSE] and clinical dementia rating) and psychophysiological function brief Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), pain Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and suffering VAS.

Results:
There was a significant increase in the MMSE and a decrease in pain VAS after participating in the EPV activity (p < 0.05). The diastolic BP variability (BPV) was significantly decreased after the EPV project containing EPHE (p < 0.01). Those who participated in HPFG and MPFG showed a significant decrease in the brief GDS compared with LPFG (p < 0.01 at T2 and p < 0.05 at T3).

Conclusion:
Participating in the EPV project benefited cognitive function and reduced pain and BPV. In addition, engaging in the EPV project frequently as a daily routine may reduce depression levels.
The Grief, Impact of Event and Coping Strategy among Doctors Working on COVID-19 Ward: An Online Survey in India
Authors: Bhalodia Bhavya S. , Shah Prathmesh U. , Chaudhary Pradhyuman , Mehta Prakash I. , Talati Shikha 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Objectives:
In this cross-sectional study, we intended to assess grief, impact of event, and coping strategies of doctors who were working in the COVID-19 ward/intensive care unit (ICU), and to compare it with controls (people not working in COVID-19 ward/ICU).

Methods:
Online survey was done in the western state of India. Study participants completed structured quantitative interview for grief, Impact of Event Scale Revised and Brief Cope Inventory (BCOPE).

Results:
We found that 11 study doctors (9.8%) had severe grief (n = 112) and 28 controls (27.2%) had severe grief. We also found that 28 study doctors (25%) and 58 controls (56.3%) had a severe impact of event. Overall grief (t = −3.75) and impact of event (t = −5.07) were significantly higher in controls than doctors (p < 0.001). Hyperarousal type of impact of event significantly predicted grief in study doctors (β = 0.450, p < 0.01). A higher level of avoidance type of impact of the event (β = 0.430, p < 0.001), a higher level of seeking social support type of coping strategies (β = 0.190, p < 0.05), and lesser level of problem-solving type coping (β = −0.193, p < 0.05) significantly predicted a higher level of grief in controls.

Conclusion:
We found a clear evidence of higher grief and event impact in controls than in study doctors. In this study, doctors, who had experienced the hyperarousal type of impact of event predicted the development of grief, whereas, in controls, the avoidance type of impact of event predicted grief. In the study doctors, self-distraction and self-blame were the coping mechanisms associated with more severe grief, while coping with humor lessened grief. Self-blame coping increased grief in controls, and a higher seeking of social help and less problem-solving could predict grief. In the study of doctors, the most commonly used coping strategies were acceptance, positive reframing, and religion, while controls used acceptance, positive reframing, and active coping.
ORMING OF THE BASICS OF SOVIET HEALTHCARE IN NORTH OSSETIA IN 1920-1930
Authors: РУБАЕВА Э.М. 
Published: September 2023

В статье исследуется состояние здравоохранения в 1920-1930-е гг. в Северной Осетии. Целью данного исследования является выявление основных направлений становления, развития и функционирования органов здравоохранения, а также результатов их деятельности в Северной Осетии в первые десятилетия советской власти, в 1920-1930-е гг. Автор акцентирует внимание на позитивных процессах первых десятилетий советской власти в социальной сфере. Утверждается мысль о том, что на этапе социально-экономического, политического и культурного перелома страна совершила качественный прорыв и за короткий период времени заложила основы более высокой по сравнению с предыдущим периодом организации здравоохранения. За первые десятилетия советской власти произошли значительные изменения в оказании медицинской помощи населению. Дефицит бюджета советского государства, квалифицированных медицинских кадров сдерживали этот процесс. Приоритетом для советского здравоохранения стало оказание качественной медицинской помощи трудящимся слоям населения, которые ранее были ее лишены. Эти позитивные процессы во многом были связаны с тесным взаимодействием органов власти всех уровней и органов здравоохранения. Автор обосновывает мысль о том, что на этом этапе нашей истории шел процесс формирования подлинно социального государства.
The article is devoted to the study of the state of healthcare in the 1920s-1930s in North Ossetia. The purpose of this study is to identify the main directions of formation, development and functioning of health authorities, as well as the results of their activities in North Ossetia in the first decades of Soviet power, in the 1920-1930s. The author focuses on the positive processes of the first decades of Soviet power in the social sphere. The idea is affirmed that at the stage of the socio-economic, political and cultural turning point, the country made a qualitative breakthrough and in a short period laid the foundations for a higher foundation of health care compared to the previous period of time. During the first decades of Soviet power, there were significant changes in the provision of medical care to the population. The budget deficit of the Soviet state, qualified medical personnel held back this process. The priority for Soviet health care was the provision of quality medical care, namely, to the working strata of the population who had previously been deprived of it. These positive processes were largely associated with close interaction between authorities at all levels and health authorities. The author substantiates the idea that at this stage of our history there was a process of formation of a truly social state.
Pengaruh Cita Rasa dan Harga terhadap Keputusan Pembelian Kerupuk Udang Sinar Jaya Kaligangsa Brebes
Authors: Sari Fitri Novita , Mulyani Indah Dewi 
Published: September 2023

Riset ini bermaksud untuk menerangkan pengaruh signifikan variabel Cita Rasa dan Harga pada Keputusan Pembelian. Riset ini dilaksanakan pada konsumen kerupuk udang Sinar Jaya Kaligangsa Brebes. Informasi Penelitian ini dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara, dan kuesioner. Jumlah responden sebanyak 125 pelanggan kerupuk udang Sinar Jaya Kaligangsa Brebes. Metode analisis data riset ialah analisis regresi sederhana dan berganda dengan menggunakan SPSS 22. Hasil uji regresi sederhana menunjukan bahwa cita rasa berpengaruh pada keputusan pembelian melalui uji f dengan nilai signifikan sebesar 0,000 < 0,05, dan nilai f sebesar 43,239 > 2,68 (f tabel). variabel harga pada keputusan pembelian berpengaruh positif pada uji regresi sederhana dengan nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0,05, dan nilai f sebesar 81,949 > 2,68 (f tabel). Pada uji regresi berganda,variabel cita rasa dan harga berpengaruh positif pada keputusan pembelian secara serentak dengan besarnya nilai signifikan 0,000 < 0,05, dan nilai f hitung > f tabel ialah 49,705 > 2,68.
A Comparative Study on Endoscopic Underlay versus Interlay Technique of Type I Tympanoplasty
Authors: K B Sajitha , A G Naveen Kumar 
Published: September 2023

Introduction: Tympanoplasty by underlay method is the commonly employed technique to repair perforated tympanic membrane and is conventionally done using a microscope. Aim of this study was to compare the results of underlay and interlay technique of endoscopic tympanoplasty between two groups.
Materials and methods: A total of 100 patients were included in the study, with in a period of two years. All of them underwent type I endoscopic tympanoplasty, 50 patients in group 1 by interlay and 50 patients in group 2 by underlay method. All of whom were followed up for 6 months. Patients were evaluated and compared in terms of graft uptake, improvement in hearing and rate of complications
Results: In the present study, Group 1 patients have recorded a graft uptake rate of 100% where as in group 2 it was 94%. 88% of the patients in group 1 and 84 % in group 2 reported a complete ABG closure at the end of 6 month.
Conclusion: Endoscopic tympanoplasty, by interlay technique gives a very good success rate both in terms of graft uptake and air-bone gap closure when compared to underlay method.
KEYWORDS: endoscopic tympanoplasty, interlay, underlay
The Letters to the Thessalonians
Authors: Green Gene L. 
Published: September 2023

In this commentary Gene Green reads Paul's two letters to the Thessalonians in light of the canon of Scripture and of new knowledge about the first-century world of Thessalonica. This fruitful approach helps illuminate the impact of the gospel on its original readers and, in turn, shows how potent a force it can be for the church and society today.
The book begins with an in-depth study of the Thessalonians themselves -- their history, land, socioeconomic conditions, and religious environment. This fascinating discussion gives the necessary context for fully appreciating the circumstances surrounding the founding of the city’s first church and the subsequent struggles of the Thessalonian believers to live out their Christian faith.
The main body of the book provides informed verse-by-verse commentary on 1 & 2 Thessalonians that extracts the fullest possible meaning from these important New Testament texts. As Green’s exposition shows, the Thessalonian scriptures are especially valuable as letters of friendship and for showing Paul’s pastoral concern for the many areas in which the Thessalonians needed guidance. Some of Paul’s purposes are to thank the new believers for their steadfastness amid suffering, to encourage them in their trials, to urge them not to neglect their daily work, and, no less important, to teach them about the future of believers who die before Christ returns. Indeed, the matter of the last things and the second coming of Christ so permeates these texts that they are often called Paul’s eschatological letters.
Filled with new information about ancient society, this commentary will fast become a standard reference work for Bible study. By carefully bridging the biblical and modern worlds, Green shows with clarity and warmth the continuing relevance of 1 & 2 Thessalonians for contemporary readers.
1–3 John
Authors: Bennett Thomas Andrew 
Published: September 2023

The letters from John written to churches at the end of the first century CE possess meaningful theological insight for Christians today - in a sense, they were written for us.
Working from this standpoint, Thomas Andrew Bennett keeps historical speculation to a minimum and delves into the theological depths of 1-3 John in this commentary. He begins by providing a new translation of the text from the Greek, along with verse-by-verse exegesis, and then moves into an extended reflection on a litany of relevant theological topics, including questions of trinitarianism, creation, faith, atonement, eschatology, salvation, the nature of divine and human love, and the composition of the church. In these pages, readers challenged by Johannine metaphors (“walking in the light,” “children of God,” etc.) will find clarity, and pastors will find detailed guidance for teaching and preaching.
Bennett's scholarship is critical but confessional, academic but accessible, and, above all, rooted in a faithful reverence that seeks not to read 1-3 John as a detached outsider to the text, but as the author's fellow believer, so that the text's theological concerns can be spoken to once again in a fresh and compelling way.
1 and 2 Thessalonians
Authors: Johnson Andy 
Published: September 2023

In this commentary, Andy Johnson engages with the developing interpretive framework of missional hermeneutics to present a theological interpretation of 1 & 2 Thessalonians that aims to help the church more fully participate in the life and mission of the triune God.
After a verse-by-verse commentary, Johnson closely examines the theology of the two epistles, focusing especially on the topics of eschatology, holiness, and election in light of his missional reading of 1 and 2 Thessalonians. In his exegetical and theological analyses, Johnson considers canonical concerns, doctrinal commitments, ecclesial practices, proposals from contemporary systematic theology, and insights gleaned from the field of neuroscience regarding personal and community formation, all of which help to clarify and enrich readers' understanding of various passages.
Depression, anxiety, and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
Authors: Dehghan Ali , Soltani Hamidreza , Faezi Seyedeh Tahereh , Baghdadi Azarakhsh , Soleymani Salehabadi Hossein , Bashiri Hamidreza , Hemayati Roya , Mansouri Mehrdad , Motaghi Mohammad , Nejadhosseinian Mohammad 
Published: September 2023

IntroductionSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem disorder that can affect multiple organs; psy-chiatric manifestations including depression and anxiety are commonly seen in SLE. The aim of this study is to explore the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and stress, and assess the quality of life (QOL) in patients with SLE and also evaluate associated risk factors.Material and methodsIn this cross-sectional study, adult patients with SLE were identified through our institution’s SLE data registry. Participants were evaluated with three questionnaires: Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42), General Health Ouestionnaire-28 (GHQ-28), and World Health Organization quality of life instrument short form (WHO-QOL BREF).ResultsA total of 222 patients were included in the study, 203 (91%) of whom were female and
19 were male (9%). Participants had a mean age of 35.6 ±9.5 years. According to DASS-42 question-naire, 22.1%, 28.7% and 20.3% of patients had varying degrees of depression, anxiety, and stress, respectively. Based on GHQ-28 questionnaire, 137 (62%) of patients reported some degree of distress. Quality of life score was 12.8, 13, 14.3, and 13.9 in physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health, respectively.ConclusionsWe found that depression, anxiety, and stress are common in patients with SLE, and quality of life is significantly affected. A high percentage of patients with SLE deal with some degree of distress. Rou-tine evaluation of the quality of life and psychological disturbances is recommended in patients with SLE. Non-pharmacological interventions as well as specialist referral should be considered in patients with anxiety, depression, or stress.