bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Evaluation of temporomandibular joint changes seen in pre-operative and post-operative patients of oral submucous fibrosis using MRI: A prospective study
Authors: Sehia Dimple , Kumar H R Shiva , Rai Kirthi Kumar , Keerthi Raj 
Published: July 2023

To evaluate alterations in temporomandibular joint due to immobilisation and re-mobilisation in oral submucous fibrosis patients. The study population included 2 groups, patients and normal – 22 TMJ’s of 11 individuals respectively. MRI was performed on all patients pre-operatively and 5 month post-operatively and also on controls. Disc thickness (anterior, intermediate and posterior zone), disc length, joint space and structural changes in the glenoid fossa and condylar head were assessed in all the MRI scans. The severity of changes in relation to duration of reduced mouth opening was noted. And, finally regeneration potential of the TMJ after remobilizing the jaw, on 5th month POD was observed. All the measurements were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis. The study showed that there were significant differences in the pre-op and normal. The post treatment values/dimensions were comparatively the same as that of the normal population (except for joint space on right side and disc length on left side, which is negligible). It proves that the treatment makes the condition comparably similar to that of normal dimension over a time period of 5 months, sighting the potential capacity of the TMJ to regenerate and repair. The study revealed statistically highly significant changes in the components of Temporomandibular joint in OSMF patients with varying degrees of restriction in mouth opening when compared to controls, and return of the joint structurally towards recovery at 5 month POD stresses upon the need for an early intervention.
Accuracy of imaging modalities (CBCT/conventional radiography) in maxillofacial fractures - A cross sectional study
Authors: Sethuraman Govindaraju , Jimsha Vanathan Kumaran , Srinivasan Subramanian Vasudevan , Jonathan Daniel Mariyappan 
Published: July 2023

Maxillofacial trauma refers to any injury to the face or jaw caused by physical force, foreign objects, or burns. For all traumatic events imaging examination is an essential component which is done both pre-operatively and post-operatively. This study was to assess the accuracy of CBCT imaging and the conventional imaging in evaluation of maxillofacial fracture.To assess the maxillofacial fracture using conventional radiography and CBCT. To compare the diagnostic acurracy of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with conventional radiography. To validate the best method for assessment of maxillofacial trauma.: Depending on type of fracture conventional imaging and CBCT imaging was done. Following which fracture was assessed using AOCMF classification.The most common fracture was zygomatic complex fracture of about 76.9%. CBCT showed significant P-value in assessment of level-2 fracture evaluation, extension of fracture and in Level-3, number of fragment, angulations, displacement, inferior obital fissure, crown root fracture assessment. The sensitivity and specificity of CBCT was better than conventional imaging.CBCT assess the maxillofacial fracture more precisely than conventional imaging.
Intraoral digital radiography- A way forward or risk of overexposure: A questionnaire-based study
Authors: Pathak Rashmi , Samundeeswari K , Indrapriyadharshini Jawahar , Ayappan Narendira Sharma , Djeapragassam Parimala , Srinivasan Subramanian Vasudevan 
Published: July 2023

: Digitization of intraoral radiography has revolutionized dentistry. It comes with plethora of advantages, such as quick image production elimination of processing chemicals, reduced patient exposure. With easy and instant image acquisition, the number and frequency of radiographs as well retakes have also increased. Therefore, making us think is there an actual reduction in the radiation exposure or not.: To assess clinical utilisation of intraoral digital radiography among practicing dental surgeons.It is a questionnaire-based study. Questionnaire was curated using google forms and divided into two sections. First section included personal data and second section was focused on the clinical practice. Questionnaire link was circulated through various social media platform. 112 responses were collected.Out of all responses, 78.6% are using intraoral digital radiography, among them 53.4% are using CCD sensors. Maximum number of practitioners (54.5%) take on an average 0-5 intraoral digital radiographs and 98.9% of them take 1-6 retakes per day. Errors in positioning the receptor and PID were the most common reasons for taking repeats.: It appears that there is an increase in number and frequency of radiographs and number of retakes which might be nullifying the dose reduction from intraoral digital radiography. Practitioners should not neglect the radiation exposure from intraoral digital radiography as it may have a cumulative effect in long run and should abide by the radiation protection protocol and ALADA principle.
PREVALENCE OF INTESTINAL PROTOZOA, HELMINTHES, AND COCCIDIAN INFECTIONS AMONG PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN THALA’A DISTRICT AT AMRAN GOVERNORATE, YEMEN
Authors: AL-Mekhlafi Abdulsalam M. , Al-Moyed Khaled Abdulkareem , Al-Shamahy Hassan Abdulwahab , Al-Haddad Ahmed Mohamed , Al-Ankoshy Azhar Azher Mohammed , Al-Shamahi Emad Hassan 
Published: July 2023

Background and objectives: The prevalence of intestinal parasite infection, which can range between 18% and 90%, is one of the most frequently reported diseases in Yemen and poses a serious health issue for schoolchildren. In Thala’a District, Amran Governorate, Yemen, the study's main goal was to ascertain the prevalence of intestinal parasite infection among primary school students.
Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from January to April 2022 among 400 schoolchildren, in the age groups 7-12 years. All the children were residents of the city of Thala’a. A pre-tested structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Stool samples were examined for intestinal parasites according to standard laboratory methods.
Results: The children's ages ranged from 7 to 12 years, with a mean±SD of 9.52 ± 2.9 years. The results showed that 136/400 (34%) of the tested children were positive for intestinal parasite infection with a higher prevalence of specific intestinal worms (50.4%) than protozoa (33.3%) and coccidian infection (16.3%). The rate of infection alone was also higher than that of multiple parasitic infections (19.3% vs. 14.8%). The highest number of intestinal parasites was 50/400 (12.5%) for Ascaris lumbricoides, and 49/400 (12.25%) for Entameba histolytica followed by 9.8% for Giardia lamblia, 11.5% for Entrobius vermicularis, 6.5% for Cryptosporidium species, 6.5% for Hymenolepis nana, 2% for Schistosoma mansoni, and 0.8% for Trichuris trichiura. Considering the associated factors, boys had a higher infection rate than girls (50% vs. 24.2%) with an OR of 2.6, CI =1.7–3.9 (p < 0.001). A higher rate was also recorded in older children (41%) with an odds ratio of 1.6 (p=0.03).
Conclusion: There is a high prevalence of intestinal parasites among school children in Thala’a city, and various control measures are required to control and prevent intestinal parasites among school children.

Peer Review History:
Received: 3 March 2023; Revised: 22 April; Accepted: 27 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023
Academic Editor: Dr. Asia Selman Abdullah, Pharmacy institute, University of Basrah, Iraq, asia_abdullah65@yahoo.com
Received file: Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Rola Jadallah, Arab American University, Palestine, rola@aauj.edu
Dr. Tamer Elhabibi, Suez Canal University, Egypt, tamer_hassan@pharm.suez.edu.eg
Dr. Sheikh Abdul Khaliq, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hamdard University, Karachi, Pakistan, drwadhsheikh1974@gmail.com
EFFICACY OF DRACAENA CINNABARI AS TOOTH WHITENING NATURAL PRODUCT: A SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC ANALYSIS
Authors: Elaiwa Wedad Omar Ali , Al-Shami Ibrahim Zaid , AL-Hamzi Mohsen , Al-kholani Abdul Wahab , Al-Ghorafi Mokhtar Abd Hafiz Abd Alhamid , Othman Nagwa 
Published: July 2023

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of a homemade tooth-whitening recipe using Dracaena cinnabari (DC) resin, which is traditionally used for tooth decay treatment and cleaning in Soqatra. The study investigated the antioxidant activity of the resin extracts in methanol as tooth-whitening natural product.
Materials and Methods: A total of 40 bovine teeth with initial color B2 were selected and divided into four groups. One group was kept as a negative control, while the other three were stained with Yemeni coffee solution for one week. The first group was treated with 10% carbamide peroxide (CP) home bleaching, the second group was treated with 10% DC gel with rubbing movement (DC Ru), and the third group was treated with 10% DC gel without rubbing (DC) for 6 hours daily for 14 days. Color measurements were taken at different time points using a spectrophotometer device.
Results: All experimental gels resulted in greater color change compared to the negative control, with DC Ru showing the greatest ΔE* value (p<.001) compared to the DC group (p<.006) and the CP group (p<.001). The second reading of stabilization of all gels resulted with resembled ΔE* values to the first reading of stabilization.
Conclusion: The study suggests that the experimental gels containing phenolic content with strong antioxidant effects may reserve significant clinical potential as active agents for tooth-whitening without using HP/CP. Further studies are needed to measure the effect on surface roughness and color stability.

Peer Review History:
Received: 9 March 2023; Revised: 23 April; Accepted: 25 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023
Academic Editor: Prof. Dr. Gorkem Dulger, Duzce University, Turkey, gorkemdulger@yandex.com
Received file: Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Sangeetha Arullappan, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Malaysia, sangeetha@utar.edu.my
Prof. Ali Gamal Ahmed Al-kaf, Sana'a university, Yemen, alialkaf21@gmail.com
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PALONOSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE JELLIES
Authors: Islam Md. Shahidul , Mojumder Tanjum Jahan , Nawrin Farjana 
Published: July 2023

Aim and objective: Dysphagia is one of the most common diseases mainly in geriatric and podiatric populations. As swallowing is the main difficulty in dysphagic patients, in that situation medicated jelly preparations are the best alternative to conventional doses forms (tablets and capsule doses form). This research article is aimed at the formulation and evaluation of Palonosetron hydrochloride oral jelly to avoid swallowing related issues in paediatric and geriatric patients and to improve its bioavailability.
Methods: Two methods i.e., congealing and heating were chosen to prepare sucrose-based jellies. All prepared formulation were evaluated on different parameters like physical appearance, drug content, pH and dissolution study, stability study etc.
Results: All formulation was found free from any type of gritty particles. Out of all formulations MJ1 was found best formulation on the basis of drug release profile i.e., 79.22% within 30 mins. Accelerated stability studies also confirmed that MJ1 and MJ2 are the best formulations.
Conclusion: This study concludes that Palonosetron hydrochloride can be delivered successfully by the means of jellies to avoid first pass metabolism.

Peer Review History:
Received: 4 March 2023; Revised: 26 April; Accepted: 20 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023
Academic Editor: Dr. Emmanuel O. Olorunsola, Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Uyo, Nigeria, olorunsolaeo@yahoo.com
Received file: Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Rola Jadallah, Arab American University, Palestine, rola@aauj.edu
Dr. Ogbonna B. Onyebuchi, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, summitpharm@yahoo.com
EVALUATION OF METRONIDAZOLE TABLETS FORMULATED WITH DIFFERENT DISINTEGRANTS USING MOISTURE ACTIVATED DRY GRANULATION
Authors: Andrew Ezegbe Chekwube , Grace Ezegbe Amarachi , Salome Chime Amarachi , Elochukwu Ugwu Calister , Izuchukwu Boniface Christian , Ejiofor Ugwuoke Kenneth , Lorrita Chukwuemeka Chizoba , Godswill Onunkwo 
Published: July 2023

Introduction: Metronidazole is a synthetic oral nitroimidazole antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. It also has amebicidal and antiprotozoal properties.
Aim: The purpose of the study was to formulate and evaluate metronidazole tablets formulated with polymers (PVP and PEG) and maize starch as disintegrant using moisture activated dry granulation (MADG).
Method: Twenty-four (24) batches of metronidazole granules and tablets were prepared by moisture activated dry granulation. Metronidazole (200 mg), lactose and gelatin (1, 2, 4, and 8 %) were mixed, followed by continuous mixing. Prior to compression, micro-crystalline cellulose, disintegrants and magnesium stearate were added. The dried granules were passed via 1.0 mm sieve after which they were labelled and stored in an air tight container. All other batches were also similarly prepared.
Result: The result showed that the mean weight of the tablets ranged from 0.33±0.01 to 0.35±0.04 g. Tablet hardness ranged from 5.00±0.85 to 6.36±1.43. The results showed that batch 11 tablets had higher crushing strength than batch 24 with a significant difference. Table 2 shows the hardness test results and clearly indicates that the results of all the samples significantly differ from each other (p<0.05). The tablet friability test ranged from 0.21±0.17 for batch 24 and 0.60±0.16 for batch 11. The formulated tablets showed average disintegration time ranges from 0.52±0.01 to 14.03±0.03. According to USP, the disintegration time must be in the range of 15 min for uncoated tablets, and 30 mins for film coated tablets.
Conclusion: The study established that polyethylene glycol and polyvinyl pyrrolidone polymers had better dissolution profile than maize starch which has the best disintegration properties.

Peer Review History:
Received: 4 March 2023; Revised: 26 April; Accepted: 20 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023
Academic Editor: Dr. Jennifer Audu-Peter, University of Jos, Nigeria, drambia44@gmail.com
Received file: Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.0/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Dr. Julie Ann S. Ng, Blk 18 Lot 6 Grandville 3 Subdivision Mansilingan, Bacolod City, Philippines. julieann_ng@yahoo.com
Dr. Essam Mohamed Eissa, Beni-Suef – 32 Tahrir St, Egypt, dressamceutics@yahoo.com
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF MICROEMULSION FORMULATIONS OF BIFONAZOLE
Authors: Islam Md. Shahidul , Mojumder Tanjum Jahan , Nawrin Farjana 
Published: July 2023

Aim and objective: The purpose of this study was to develop microemulsion formulations for topical delivery of bifonazole with an objective to increase the solubility of the drug.
Methods: Total 5 microemulsion formulations were developed using water titration method. Capmul Pg-12 (oil), Tween-80: (surfactant) and Propylene glycol (co-surfactant) were used in different ratio based on the solubility and emulsification efficiency. Prepared formulations were evaluated on different parameters like transmittance (%), pH, refractive index, viscosity, drug content, solubility, and in-vitro release study Franz diffusion cell. Ternary phase diagram was prepared using oil (Capmul Pg-12), surfactant (Tween 80), co-surfactant (Propylene glycol) in different ratio
Results: The % transmission was found to be in the range of 98.47±0.09 to 99.2±0.08%, the pH value was found to be in the range of 3.34±0.08 to 4.02±0.09, refractive index in the range of 1.3418±0.016 to 1.3818±0.004, drug content was found to be in the range of 98.47± 0.08 to 99.62±0.02 %, viscosity was found to be in the range of 65.23±2.1 to 71.56±5.77%. It was seen that after 4 hours of diffusion, the drug released from the formulation ME5 faster and more than that of the other ratios i.e., 91.2±0.06%. It was observed that drug release was governed by the diffusion process.
Conclusion: On the basis of different evaluation parameters microemulsion formulations of batch ME5 were found to be the best. Present study concludes successful delivery of Bifonazole by the means of microemulsion formulations

Peer Review History:
Received: 4 March 2023; Revised: 26 April; Accepted: 20 June 2023, Available online: 15 July 2023
Academic Editor: Dr. Marwa A. A. Fayed, University of Sadat City, Egypt, maafayed@gmail.com
Received file: Reviewer's Comments:
Average Peer review marks at initial stage: 5.5/10
Average Peer review marks at publication stage: 7.0/10
Reviewers:
Rola Jadallah, Arab American University, Palestine, rola@aauj.edu
Dr. Taiwo O Elufioye, University of Ibadan, Nigeria, toonitaiwo@yahoo.com
ANALISIS KESEHATAN BANK DAN FINANCIAL DISTRESS BERDASARKAN METODE RGEC (STUDI PADA BANK MEGA SYARIAH TAHUN 2015-2019)
Authors: Muttaqim Zainal , Ningsih Fauziah Aprilia , Isnainiyah Fauziatul , Zulkifli Muhammad Fariz 
Published: July 2023

Bank dapat dikatakan baik ketika dapat melakukan kegiatan operasionalnya dengan normal dan dapat memenuhi kewajibannya. Dengan keadaan bank yang baik tentunya akan menumbuhkan kepercayaan masyarakat. Untuk mengetahui bank dalam keadaan baik atau tidak dapat dilakukan dengan penilaian kesehatan bank. Penilaian Kesehatan bank dapat dilakukan salah satunya dengan menganalisis dari hasil laporan keuangan bank tersebut. Sesuai peraturan Bank Indonesia No. 13/1/PBI/2011 tentang penilaian tingkat kesehatan bank, Bank Mega Syariah sebagai salah satu perbankan Syariah di Indonesia tentunya juga harus melakukan penilaian kesehatan bank. Hal ini agar mengetahui kondisi dan permasalahan yang dihadapi bank dan mengevaluasinya. Permasalahan yang terjadi dalam perbankan dapat menimbulkan financial distress, dimana keuangan perbankan dalam keadaan tidak sehat atau krisis. Maka dari itu tujuan dari penelitian ini menganalisis kesehatan Bank Mega Syariah dengan menggunakan metode RGEC (Risk Profile, Good Corporate Governance, Earnings, Capital) yang bersumber dari laporan keuangan selama lima tahun dari 2015 hingga 2019. Selanjutnya dilakukan analisis apakah berpotensi terjadi financial distress atau tidak. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukan Bank Mega Syariah memperoleh PK-3 pada tahun 2015, 2018 dan 2019 serta memperoleh PK-2 pada tahun 2016 dan 2017, sehingga selama rentang waktu 2015 – 2019 dinilai dalam keadaan cukup sehat. Pengukuran financial distress dari hasil analisis ROA menunjukan bahwa Bank Mega Syariah pada tahun 2015, 2018 dan 2019 belum efektif dalam mengoptimalkan assetnya untuk mendapatkan keuntungan dan berpotensi mengalami financial distress. Sedangkan dari hasil analisis NPF dan CAR Bank Mega Syariah pada tahun 2015 hingga 2019 dinyatakan tidak berpotensi terjadinya financial distress.
modernismo para além do tempo e do espaço
Authors: Stigger Veronica 
Published: July 2023

Entrevista com a escritora, crítica de arte, curadora e professora Veronica Stigger. Doutora em Teoria e Crítica de Arte pela USP e com pós-doutorado pela Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" (2009), pelo Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (2009) e pelo Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem da UNICAMP, Veronica Stigger é uma das autoras brasileiras contemporâneas mais premiadas e, nessa conversa, fala sobre o seu percurso de criação, sobre suas obras ficcionais, sua pesquisa acadêmica, o modernismo e os limites (ou ausência deles) entre arte e vida.
Edição: Ana Paula Rodrigues da Silva (USP), Thiago Fonseca (TV-PUC)Música: PIPA estúdio
Revista FronteiraZ 30 - Julho/2023
Violência na ficção e no contexto brasileiro recente
Authors: Stigger Veronica 
Published: July 2023

Entrevista com a escritora, crítica de arte, curadora e professora Veronica Stigger. Doutora em Teoria e Crítica de Arte pela USP e com pós-doutorado pela Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" (2009), pelo Museu de Arte Contemporânea da Universidade de São Paulo (2009) e pelo Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem da UNICAMP, Veronica Stigger é uma das autoras brasileiras contemporâneas mais premiadas e, nessa conversa, fala sobre o seu percurso de criação, sobre suas obras ficcionais, sua pesquisa acadêmica, o modernismo e os limites (ou ausência deles) entre arte e vida.
Edição: Ana Paula Rodrigues da Silva (USP), Thiago Fonseca (TV-PUC)Música: PIPA estúdio
Revista FronteiraZ 30 - Julho/2023
Nudez como Estigma
Authors: Couto Beatriz 
Published: July 2023

O movimento de perseguição e demonização da mulher conhecido como “caça às bruxas”, se estendeu entre o século XV e o século XVIII por toda a Europa. Essa perseguição contra as mulheres acusadas de praticarem bruxaria se intensificou especialmente após a criação do Tribunal do Santo Ofício, que funcionava como uma espécie de tribunal religioso que condenava todos aqueles que eram contra os dogmas pregados pela Igreja Católica ou que eram considerados uma ameaça às doutrinas cristãs. O objetivo desta dissertação, ainda em andamento, é mostrar como a perseguição da Igreja Católica associada à divulgação de imagens das indígenas tupinambás nuas influenciou a disseminação de estereótipos da mulher tida como bruxa má em panfletos na Europa no século XVI. Vamos utilizar as propostas de estudos sobre a imagem de Hans Belting e Norval Baitello Junior, além do método da polimagem de Isabelle Anchieta para analisarmos, a partir de imagens coletadas em meio online, a atuação da imprensa na construção dos estigmas relacionados ao corpo nu das mulheres tidas como bruxas. Esta dissertação busca evidenciar o fato de que, ao falarmos sobre a perseguição das mulheres tidas como bruxas, estamos contando também uma parte da história das mulheres e dos desafios enfrentados em sociedades patriarcais e misóginas.
Mulheres Transexuais e Travestis Sobreviventes
Authors: Corrêa Thara Wells 
Published: July 2023

Este artigo pretende trazer à reflexão os apagamentos, os não acessos e as ausências de mulheres transexuais nas instituições sociais, consideradas aqui como: a família, a escola, o trabalho formal e o Estado. A metodologia da pesquisa se dá com a pesquisa bibliográfica e documental, e o método qualitativo, a fim de resgatar, denunciar, reverenciar toda a (re)existência de nossas sujeitas de estudo, visando entender como as mulheres transexuais/travestis, moradoras na cidade de Sorocaba/SP, consideradas “sobreviventes” por manterem-se vivas, acima da expectativa de vida de 35 anos ou mais, compreendem o mundo em que foram inseridas, os desafios enfrentados desde o momento em que formam expulsas do convívio familiar ainda crianças, e são obrigadas a sobreviverem, tendo apenas a marginalização de seus corpos como alternativa. Quais estratégias e como recalculam a rota para continuarem existindo, mesmo quando são consideradas velhas, e seus corpos não são mais considerados dignos de existir? As estatísticas comprovam que o Brasil é o país que mais mata no mundo, mesmo assim, o sistema cisheteronormativo segue com seu astigmatismo social ignorando as suas reivindicações por Direitos, por Educação e oportunidades no mercado de trabalho, e recorrentemente nos faz a mesma pergunta: Onde estão as trans?