bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Pairalisme i identitat al segle XIX català: una construcció des de la imaginació literària
Authors: Llovera Juncà Anna 
Published: July 2023

Cet article propose une exploration du sens mythique et imaginaire dans les romans rustiques catalans de la seconde moitié du XIXe siècle, dans lequel le discours du pairalisme joue un rôle déterminant. Le paysan, figure jusqu'alors peu présente en littérature, y est investi d’un pouvoir sublimatoire de l’essence de la catalanité et le monde qui lui appartient, la ruralité, se transforme en le seul habitat possible pour le « bon catalan ».
Les supermarchés coopératifs et participatifs, un modèle socio-productif émergeant ?
Authors: Grassart Clotilde 
Published: July 2023

La crise de la grande distribution ainsi que les problématiques économiques, sociales et environnementales actuelles participent à transformer le paysage commercial français. Dans ce contexte, une myriade d’acteurs économiques émerge avec la volonté de proposer des modèles alternatifs aux circuits alimentaires conventionnels. C’est notamment le cas des magasins coopératifs et participatifs inspiré de l’expérience étasunienne Park Slope Food Coop, qui a été importée et popularisée en France par l’initiative parisienne La Louve. Caractérisé par une forme d’hybridation organisationnelle, ce modèle s’inspire de l’esprit et des principes coopératifs tout en s’appropriant le format du supermarché. Cet article s’appuie sur un travail de terrain destiné à identifier, caractériser et analyser les magasins français qui se revendiquent de cette dynamique. La réalisation d’entretiens semi-directifs auprès de salariés, de fondateurs et d’administrateurs de ces initiatives a permis de spécifier les composantes socio-productives de chaque magasin. L’objectif partagé par l’ensemble des promoteurs rencontrés est d’investir la sphère marchande avec l’élaboration d’une promesse de différence pour contester en pratique le modèle dominant au sein du secteur. Mais, outre ce projet commun, les modalités de différenciation vis-à-vis de la grande distribution divergent et divisent. Le terrain donne à voir des antagonismes en termes de stratégies, ce qui se manifeste dans l’élaboration de différentes politiques-produit, d’organisations productives ou de relations de travail. Une diversité qui conduit à un brouillage de frontières organisationnelles vis-à-vis d’autres initiatives émergentes qui partagent cette volonté contestataire, comme les « épis » et les « coopératives alimentaires autogérées ».
The native snail shell–nesting beeOsmia conjuncta(Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) exploits a local abundance of exoticCepaeasnails (Stylommatophora: Helicidae), choosing empty shells by size, colour, and microhabitat
Authors: Fanaki Isobel O. , Irazuzta Sebastian , Dudley Susan A. 
Published: July 2023

AbstractFor solitary bees, nesting substrate availability may limit population growth. Here, we investigate the nesting of a locally abundant beeOsmia conjunctaCresson (Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) in empty shells of exotic snails,Cepaeaspp. Held (Stylommatophora: Helicidae), in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A literature review determined thatO. conjunctawas sparsely distributed throughout its range, with a low relative abundance except for the Niagara Region of Ontario, Canada, three sites in Maryland, United States of America, and the focal study area in Hamilton, Ontario. The Hamilton field survey of five grassland bee communities foundO. conjunctato be the most abundant bee species. The average relative abundance was 18.7%, peaking at 87% on one spring day. A survey of 1088 empty snail shells was done at the site with the highestO. conjunctaabundance. It revealed an average of 10.87 empty shells per square metre with cocoons in 9.8% of the shells, averaging 1.6 cocoons per nest. The relation between shell traits and cocoon presence indicated thatO. conjunctapreferred nesting in shells with intermediate size and colour and avoided shells near shrubs. The presence ofCepaeasnails increasedO. conjunctapopulations with potential consequences to the local bee assemblage.
COVID-related Acute Limb Ischemia: The Indian Data
Authors: Jha Manvendu , Pawar Pranay , Samuel Vimalin , Stephen Edwin , Bedi Varinder Singh , Suresh Kalkunte , Sritharan T N , Ilayakumar P , Sahu Tapish , Thakore Vijay , Sekhar Raghuram , Subramanian Sairam , Sekar Natarajan , Jagan Jithin , Raju Radhakrishnan , George Robbie 
Published: July 2023

Introduction and Objective:
The reported incidence of COVID-related acute limb ischemia (CRALI) ranged from 3.7% to 9.6% in the literature. We report on consolidated data of patients with CRALI from 21 centers across India, which spanned the first two waves of COVID-the period of May 2020 to June 2021.

Materials and Methods:
Study design: Multicenter study from May 2022 to June 2021. Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was done. Inclusion criteria: All patients who presented with signs and symptoms of acute limb ischemia or acute on chronic limb ischemia and who also tested positive for COVID through rapid antigen test or real time polymerase chain reaction.

Results:
Data for 268 patients from 21 centers across India was available for analysis. 71% were males and 85% were >45 years of age. Majority of patients (n = 191) presented with acute symptoms. Best medical management with antiplatelets and anticoagulants was the only treatment in 34% of patients. Open embolectomy was attempted in 42%, endovascular procedures in 8% and amputation as primary procedure in 14.5%. Higher grades of ischemia were associated with significantly poorer limb salvage, amputation and mortality in the immediate and 14 days follow up (P < 0.001). At 14 days 173 limbs were salvaged (64.5%). Eighty patients underwent amputations (29.8%); 26 of the 80 (32%) were minor amputations (trans-metatarsal and less), so the major amputation rate was 20.1%. Maximum number of deaths were in the group that had undergone medical management (23%), while the least number of deaths were seen in the patients that had undergone some form of intervention, open surgical (2%) or endovascular procedure (4%). Looking at 14-day outcomes, the numbers of deaths in the patients managed with medical methods increased to 30%, open surgical to 7% and endovascular procedures to 8%.

Conclusion:
CRALI presented both as a primary presentation or developed later during the disease. Early surgical and endovascular interventions in these patients can help in achieving decent limb salvage rates.
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Morphology in the Chinese Population and Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair Eligibility
Authors: Wong May Yim-Ping , Wong Kei Kwong 
Published: July 2023

Introduction:
The current commercial endovascular abdominal aortic stent grafts are designed based on the anatomical data from the Western population.

Objective:
To investigate the morphological features of abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) in a Chinese cohort and its clinical implications.

Methods:
It was a retrospective, observational study. The preoperative computed tomography angiogram (CTAs) of patients who underwent endovascular aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) from January 01, 2015 to December 31, 2020, were analyzed. A predefined set of AAA morphological measurements was taken. The eligibility of EVAR with current commercially available stent grafts on the market was examined.

Results:
A total of 210 cases were studied. The mean AAA diameter was 64.3 mm. The mean proximal and distal neck diameters were 22.9 mm and 24.4 mm, respectively, whereas the mean neck length was 23.8 mm and the mean infra-renal angle was 51.6°. The right and left mean common iliac arteries (CIAs) diameters were 21.2 mm and 18.3 mm. The right and left mean CIA lengths were 35.7 mm and 37.3 mm. The mean external iliac artery (EIA) diameter was 8.3 mm bilaterally. Female gender was associated with significantly smaller neck diameters, smaller EIA diameters, and larger infra-renal angle. EVAR eligibility ranged from 16%–37% and was significantly lower in females.

Conclusions:
The majority of Chinese patients with AAA did not meet the anatomical eligibility for EVAR, with neck angulation being the major deterrent. Female patients posed an additional anatomical challenge due to larger infra-renal angle and smaller iliac access diameter. The development of low-profile angulated neck-compatible EVAR devices may expand EVAR applicability in future.
Juxtarenal Mycotic Aneurysm Managed by Neoaortoiliac System Buttressed with Posterior Rectus Sheath: A Novel Technique
Authors: Gupta Aditya , Manchikanti Sriram , Sun Neelamjingbha , Pitchai Shivanesan 
Published: July 2023

Abstract
A mycotic aortic aneurysm is a rare condition which is difficult to manage and has a high mortality. It can be managed by in situ repair with allografts, antibiotic-soaked dacron grafts, or neoaortoiliac system (NAIS) using deep femoral-popliteal vein segment; extra-anatomic bypass or endovascular aneurysm repair as a bridge to definitive therapy. We present a case of a juxtarenal mycotic aneurysm managed by NAIS buttressed with posterior rectus sheath. On 6 months’ follow up patient is asymptomatic with healthy anastomosis and patent grafts.
Outcome of Implant Diameter and Length on the Distribution of Stress with Immediate Loaded Implants: A 3D Finite Element Analysis
Authors: Kavitha G , Sonkesriya Subhash , Kumar K Anil , Almutairi Faris Jaser , Parmar Pravin M , Parihar Anuj Singh , Sonkar Tanu Priya 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objectives:
To assess the outcome of implant diameter and length on THE distribution of stress using a three-dimensional (3D) finite elements (FE) analysis, with immediate loading implants.

Materials and Methods:
This study made use of a 3D FE model of an implant encased in a chunk of bone. The LEADER/ITALIA-Fix type implant was created specifically for immediate loading. To create a solid model of the implant and bone and to carry out the FE analysis, the ANSYS V.12 programme was used.

Results:
The findings indicated that the neck of dental implants is the area of highest stress for all implant diameters and lengths, with an increase in implant length from 10 mm to 12 mm resulting in a slight raise in stress at the interface of implant-bone, and an increase in diameter from 3.75 mm to 4.25 mm having no appreciable impact on the value of stresses around dental implants.

Conclusion:
It was concluded that an increase in length has a negative effect on stress, while a diameter increase has no discernible impact on stress values.
Evaluation and Comparison of Impact Strength and Transverse Strength of Heat Polymerized Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) Denture Base Resin Repaired Using Heat Polymerizied PMMA Denture Base Resin, Auto-Polymerized PMMA Resin and A New Light Polymerizied Denture Resin: An In Vitro Study
Authors: Ajmal B Mohammed , Kushalappa PB Dhyan , Ahamed Saadath Afzaa S. , Kaur Manpreet , Shetty Akshay , Minz Manisha , Saleem C Mohammed , Raheel Syed A. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Context:
Repaired denture prosthesisdemands adequate transverse and impact strength. A new repairdenture base resin- “Lukafix” require to fulfil these criteria.

Aims:
This study evaluates and compares the transverse and impact strength of heat polymerizing, auto polymerizing and LUKAfix denture resin.

Methods and Material:
20 specimens were control(without repair), and other were test specimens which were fractured and repaired with heat polymerized PMMA resin, chemically polymerized PMMA resin and LUKAfix light polymerizing denture resin. Each group wasdivided in two subgroups. Subgroup A was subjected to transverse strength test and subgroup B to impact strength test.

Statistical Analysis Used:
One way ANOVA was used to identify the mean difference among the four groups. Post-Hoc-Bonferroni was done to observe the difference between the groups.

Results:
Maximum transverse strength was observed in specimens repaired with heat polymerized (48.33 ± 9.19) and least in LUKAfix denture resin (6.56 ± 1.15). Also, impact strength was maximum for heat polymerized (3.64 ± 0.41) followed by LUKAfix denture resin (2.34 ± 0.44).

Conclusions:
Repair with LUKAfix denture resin resulted inferior transverse and impact strength as compared to heat polymerized PMMA resin.
Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions among Tobacco Consumers: Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Singh Gajarathi , Preethi Bhosle , Chaitanya Kasi K. , Navyasree M. , Kumar T. Gautham , Kaushik Menta Satish 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACTIntroduction:Different lesions of mucosa can arise in people with a habit of tobacco usage. An assessment of prevalence of such lesions among tobacco consumers was done through this study.Materials and Methods:A total of 1000 persons were included in this cross-sectional survey. Individuals with a habit of tobacco usage in any form were included in the study. Demographic data were recorded for each study participant. Furthermore, all the participants were examined for associated oral lesions through toluene blue staining method.Results:Types of tobacco consumption reported were for bidi, cigarette, hookah, gutkha, zarda, pan masala, and supari. Different types of associated lesions that were observed included tobacco pouch keratosis, leukoplakia, smoker’s melanosis, erythroplakia, erythroleukoplakia, squamous cell carcinoma, sub-mucous fibrosis, and lichen planus in descending order. The oral sites involved were buccal mucosa, labial mucosa, floor of the mouth, gingiva, palate, and tongue in descending order.Conclusion:Various types of oral lesions can arise due to tobacco usage in different forms. The most common change observed is pouch keratosis in chewers and leukoplakia in smokers.
Correlation and Factors Influencing Knee Pain Status among Patients who Underwent Sleeve Gastrectomy in Saudi Arabia: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Alharbi Mohammed S. , Alshammari Ahmed O. , Albaker Abdulmalik B. , AlMohaini Reem A. , Alharbi Ahmed A. , Altammami Abdulaziz F. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Objective:
The goal of this study was to see if there was a link between individuals who had a sleeve gastrectomy and their knee discomfort, as well as what factors could influence knee pain after a sleeve gastrectomy.

Materials and Methods:
The general population of Saudi Arabia was studied in this cross-sectional survey, which took place from August 2021 to February 2022. Only people who had had a sleeve gastrectomy and were experiencing knee discomfort were included in the research.

Results:
The results revealed that bariatric surgery had improved knee pain status in most of the participants (76%) while (12.1%) complained that the pain worsened after the surgery. The results also showed that nearly half of our participants (49.8%) that complain of knee pain have lost more than 35 kg after bariatric surgery, which illustrates the impact of a number of kilograms (kg) lost after bariatric surgery. Only (12.8%) of the participants considered physiotherapy as an intervention for their knee pain. Also, the results showed that severe pain was considerably more prevalent in the older age group and those with concomitant chronic disease.

Conclusions:
Our data revealed that a small percentage of participants had worsening knee discomfort, which might be connected to inactivity following sleeve gastrectomy surgery. As a result, we urge that further clinical studies be conducted to learn more about the exacerbation of knee pain after a gastrectomy.
A Study to Assess Indian Patients’ Expectations of Check-Up and Diagnosis or Discussion about Treatment at their Initial Orthodontic Visit
Authors: Tanpure Vijaysinh R. , Palagiri Firoz B. , Kolhe Kunal K. , Wajekar Nimish A. , Pathak Snehal S. , Tanpure Amruta V. , Kumar Amit , Badiyani Bhumika K. 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To access the patient’s expectations of orthodontic treatment at the first visit.

Materials and Methods:
Three hundred new patients to the orthodontics department were included in the analysis. Their demographic details and their opinions on what they hoped to gain from orthodontic treatment were gleaned from their replies to a well-crafted questionnaire.

Results:
Most respondents were more concerned with the cosmetic results of orthodontic treatment than they were with the therapy’s practical benefits. They hoped that after having their teeth straightened, they would feel more comfortable interacting with others and have a better overall appearance. In terms of improving one’s job and making one’s speaking simpler, the mean scores were the lowest. The female participants averaged higher marks than the male participants across all areas studied, with the greatest mark coming in the area of improved smiles.

Conclusion:
An effective outcome from orthodontic therapy requires full patient participation. Before beginning treatment, it is important for the orthodontist and patient to have an agreement on the patient’s reasonable expectations for the therapy’s outcomes.
Effect of Ethyl Alcohol Wet Bonding on Shear Bond Strength in Orthodontic Brackets – An In vitro Study
Authors: Sivakumar Nishanth , Srinivasan Dilip , Chakravarthi Sushil , Kannan Ravi 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aim:
To evaluate the effect of ethyl alcohol wet bonding on the shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets.

Materials and Methods:
90 premolar teeth were collected and divided into 6 groups – conventional dry, conventional wet, MIP dry, MIP wet, ethanol dry, and ethanol wet. The teeth were bonded as per the requirements for each group. The teeth were then immersed in water to ensure complete polymerization. Shear bond strength was evaluated using a UTM machine and the ARI scores were also noted. Statistical analysis was done for the SBS and ARI scores obtained.

Results:
The highest SBS was obtained with conventional dry and the least SBS was obtained with conventional wet groups. The SBS of ethanol wet bonding was significantly less than that of the MIP wet group but was significantly more than the conventional wet group. ARI scores also suggested that there is more cohesive failure than adhesive failure in the wet MIP and ethanol groups.

Conclusion:
The mean SBS (6.5 MPa) was within the optimal bond strength as per the study by Reynolds et al. (1976). Ethanol can be used as a cheaper alternative to MIP.
Establishment of Cephalometric Norms using Tetragon Analysis in Bengali Population
Authors: Sarkar Darshana , Seth Subhas , Jyoti Divya , Hasan Mehedi , Pattanayak Adwitiya , Ojha Moitri 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction:
The traits of craniofacial skeleton varies with race, ethnicity, and culture. Tetragon cephalometric analysis, first given by J Fastlight, et al. in 2000, consist of simple and efficient method of measuring the maxillomandibular relationship and their relation with cranial base.

Aims of the Study:
urpose of study is to establish cephalometric norms for tetragon analysis in the Bengali population and differences between Bengali males and females.

Materials and Methods:
A sample of 100 cephalometric radiographs of class I non-orthodontic subjects aged between 18 and 25 years were traced manually and parameters were statistically analyzed by independent t-test using SPSS software.

Results:
When compared to Fastlicht’s Caucasian norms, the upper and lower jaws of the Bengali people are more prognathic and their incisors are relatively proclined. Both jaws were convergent in Bengali population (horizontal growth pattern). Bengali females had a more protrusive upper jaw, proclined anterior teeth, and vertical growth pattern when compared to Bengali males.

Conclusion:
Tetragon analysis is an efficient tool to quickly assess the dentoalveolar and jaw relations to formulate treatment goals and to compare treatment outcomes.
Prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity and Stress Burden among Patients with Limb Fracture
Authors: Kumar Pankaj , Singal Shekhar , Chaudhary Rupesh , Kochar Sunil 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To assess the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and stress burden among the patients with limb fractures and compare them with age and gender matched control group.

Materials and Methods:
The cross-sectional study was conducted on 25 patients each of lower and upper limb fractures, presenting 2 weeks or more after the fracture to orthopedics OPD of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital. Psychiatric manifestations and stress burden were assessed using Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.), perceived stress scale (PSS), and impact of event scale-revised (IES-R) on the patients. It was compared to an equal number of age and gender matched normal control group.

Results:
Majority of the patients with limb fractures were male (70%). The upper limb fracture was in age group of 18–30 years (52%), and those with lower limb fracture were >50 years of age (48%). Most common psychiatric morbidity seen in patients was major depressive disorder (52%) which was statistically significant in comparison with control group. The impact of trauma on patients resulted in avoidance and hyperarousal symptoms significantly in lower limb fracture patients than upper limb ones (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:
The long bone injuries in patient cause significant psychiatric morbidity which increases the stress burden in such patients due to immobility and pain.
Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) with Saliva and Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients
Authors: Patel Bhumika J , Mehta Dhaval N. , Vaghani Ansee , Patel Keyur 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
To compare and correlate the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and blood and salivary glucose (mean values) in patients with diabetes and non-diabetic control group patients.

Materials and Methods:
In the study, 100 patients were included, 50 patients each-patients with diabetes and non-diabetic control group. Each patient had their BMI measured as well as unstimulated whole saliva collected and blood drawn.

Results:
When compared to BMI, blood glucose (mean), and salivary glucose (mean) in healthy controls, BMI, blood glucose, and salivary glucose values in diabetic patients were considerably higher.

Conclusion:
Patients who have a higher BMI are more likely to develop diabetes.
Immediate Response of Diode Laser on the Microbial Load in Subjects with Chronic Periodontitis
Authors: Toshi  , Mayuri Sneha , Prasad Mayuri , Raj Nikhil , Kedia Monica R. , Himabindu L 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Background:
Chronic periodontitis is the most common dental disease reported globally as well as in India. Periodontal pathogens are usually seen in samples of gingival tissues, crevicular blood, GCF (gingival crevicular fluid), and dental plaque. Apart from the conventional mechanical treatment, laser disinfection is a recent advancement that change shows greater efficacy in reducing the disease progression and changing the bacterial flora.

Aim:
The present study aimed to assess the Immediate response of diode laser on the microbial load in subjects with chronic Periodontitis as assessed in saliva, crevicular blood, and GCF (gingival crevicular fluid) samples.

Materials and Methods:
The study recruited 90 subjects with chronic periodontitis. For split-mouth fashion, the mouth, of each participant was divided into two halves and was divided into two groups randomly. Group I (test group) subjects underwent laser disinfection (970 ± 15 nm). Group II subjects served as controls and underwent saline irrigation. For all participants, crevicular blood, saliva, and GCF samples were collected before and immediately following disinfection for microbial analysis.

Results:
Microbial load reduction was seen in both groups following treatment. However, a significantly higher reduction was seen in the test group with laser disinfection. Compared to the crevicular blood sample, a greater reduction was seen in saliva and GCF samples.

Conclusion:
The present study concludes that Diode Laser (970 ± 15 nm) application shows an immediate reduction of the bacterial load in subjects with chronic periodontitis.