bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Revealing suitable micro‐ and macrohabitat characteristics to save the critically endangered Chilean saproxylic beetle Sclerostomulus nitidus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae)
Authors: Barahona‐Segovia Rodrigo M. , Crespin Silvio J. , Pizarro‐Sobarzo Francisco , Brito‐Rozas Enzo , Tobar‐González Matías 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Saproxylic insect species have deadwood‐specific requirements to survive, such as advanced decay stages. However, in some parts of the world, deadwood is currently considered an endangered resource. The Poqui's stag beetle Sclerostomulus nitidus (Coleoptera: Lucanidae)—a critically endangered saproxylic species—was rediscovered during the 2010s, but non‐academic collection currently threatens it with extinction in a projected 10‐year span.
Our main aim was to identify key macro‐ and microhabitat tools to restore this species' population by associating the abundance of S. nitidus with deadwood micro‐ and macrohabitat variables such as vegetation type (pure Nothofagus stands vs. hygrophilous forest stands) and elevation.
We measured decay stage (low, medium and high), volume and length of dead logs and the vegetation type and elevation of where they were available inside the restricted habitat of S. nitidus and assessed these variables as predictors of S. nitidus abundance using GLM analysis.
We found that abundance (current and projected) is strongly associated (90%) with high stages of wood decay and lower elevations.
Microhabitat restoration by (i) replacement of low‐quality highly decayed deadwood but keeping equal volumes and (ii) injection of highly suitable habitat as a novel fieldwork experiment could be the best short‐term to mid‐term alternative for saving S. nitidus.
Emotional intelligence as a predictor of conflict management styles among dental hygiene students
Authors: Partido Brian , Colon Emily 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIntroductionIn dental hygiene education, a combination of ethics and professionalism, critical thinking, and problem‐solving skills are utilized while managing conflict in academic settings, especially in academic clinical patient care settings. Limited evidence exists in determining whether emotional intelligence is related to conflict management styles (CMS).PurposeThe purpose of this study was to determine whether relationships exist between emotional intelligence and CMS among undergraduate dental hygiene students.MethodsThis quantitative cross‐sectional survey research study involved a non‐probabilistic sample of undergraduate dental hygiene students in the Western United States. The survey instrument consisted of three parts: 1. The Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory‐II (ROCI‐II) included 28 questions measuring 5 CMS; 2. The Emotional Quotient Self‐Assessment Checklist (EQSAC) included 30 questions measuring 6 domains of emotional intelligence (EI); and 3. Demographic questions. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlational statistics and multiple linear regression.ResultsThe responses from 92 participants were analysed. Most dental hygiene participants had EI scores in the moderate range and mainly used the collaborative and compromising CMS. Total EI scores were significant predictors of collaborative, compromising, accommodating and competing CMS.ConclusionImproving EI scores may contribute to the increased use of the collaborative and compromising CMS in dental hygiene education.
Implementation of a nursing oral health care protocol in a university teaching hospital: A cluster‐randomized stepped‐wedge design
Authors: Schafthuizen Laura , Spruit‐Bentvelzen Lotte , van Dijk Monique , van Rosmalen Joost , Ista Erwin 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIntroductionProviding oral care is an essential part of basic nursing care but receives little priority in daily practice, with a risk of adverse events. Also, nurses report many barriers to adequate provision of oral care, such as time restraints, insufficient materials, fear of causing pain, lack of knowledge and a negative attitude towards providing oral care.MethodsWe performed a cluster‐randomized, stepped‐wedge study to explore the effect of the the implementation of a new nursing evidence‐based oral care protocol on nurses' knowledge, attitude and protocol adherence. The study population included both nursing students, graduated nurses and patients in selected wards. The implementation strategy included oral and written information, instruction videos and reminders. Nurses' knowledge and attitude towards oral care were assessed at baseline and after the implementation of the protocol with a validated 47‐item questionnaire with a score range of 0–100. Secondarily, nurses' protocol adherence to teeth brushing, measured in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) dependent patients, was evaluated. The Standards for Reporting Implementation Studies (StaRI) Statement was used.ResultsAt baseline, the questionnaire was completed by 226 nurses; after implementation by 283. Knowledge had significantly improved from 68.8 to 72.3. Nurses' attitude improved not significantly. Protocol adherence was assessed in 73 ADL‐dependent patients at baseline, in 51 after implementation. Adherence to teeth brushing significantly decreased in patients with permanent teeth. Also, adherence to both teeth brushing and usage of soap decreased in patients with (partial) dentures.ConclusionNurses' knowledge and attitude of oral care increased somewhat after the implementation of a new nursing evidence‐based protocol. After implementation, there was an unexplained decreased adherence to oral care in ADL‐dependent patients.
Duration and frequency of betel quid chewing affects periodontitis severity and life quality of people in Tanini Village, Kupang, Indonesia
Authors: Berniyanti Titiek , Jamaludin Marhazlinda Binti , Eky Yansestina Erlince , Bramantoro Taufan , Palupi Retno 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundChewing betel nuts can increase the risk of periodontal disease severity and potentially become malignant in the oral cavity.ObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the effect of the duration and frequency of betel quid chewing behaviour on periodontitis severity and the life quality of people in Tanini Village, Kupang Regency, Indonesia.MethodsThe type of this study was an analytic observational study with a cross‐sectional design. We used a questionnaire to obtain sociodemographic data. Oral Health Survey Basic Methods were used to measure debris index, plaque index, bleeding on probing, loss of attachment, and pocket depth. Behaviour and quality of life were measured by questionnaire and WHOQOL‐BREF method as well.ResultsThe largest number of respondents were male. Duration of chewing had a significant relationship with the frequency of chewing and periodontal status. Periodontitis was higher compared to all categories. The lifestyle of the community greatly influenced their behaviour in betel nut chewing and also affected the severity of their periodontitis and OHIs significantly.ConclusionThe lifestyle of betel nut chewing of the people in Tanini Village, greatly influences their behaviour. Prolonged and excessive use of betel nut induced significant adverse effects on human health. The longer and more often chew betel or areca nut, the higher the incidence of periodontitis, which significantly affects the quality of life as there is a possibility of the development of carcinogenesis, particularly in the oral cavity.
The effects of dental hygiene instrument handles on muscle activity production
Authors: Suedbeck Jessica R. , Russell Daniel , Armitano‐Lago Cortney , Ludwig Emily A. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractObjectiveThe objective of this study was to compare the effects of 10 commercially available instrument handle designs' mass and diameter on forearm muscle activity during a simulated periodontal scaling experience.MethodsA convenience sample of 25 registered dental hygienists was recruited for this IRB‐approved study. Ten commercially available instruments were categorized into four groups based on their masses and diameters: large diameter/light mass, small diameter/light mass, large diameter/heavy mass and small diameter/heavy mass. Participants were randomized to four instruments, one from each group. Participants scaled with each instrument in a simulated oral environment while muscle activity was collected using surface electromyography. Muscle activity was compared among the four instrument group types.ResultsMuscle activity of the flexor digitorum superficialis was not significantly influenced by instrument mass (p = 0.60) or diameter (p = 0.15). Flexor pollicis longus muscle activity was not significantly influenced by instrument mass (p = 0.81); diameter had a significant effect (p = 0.001), with smaller diameter instruments producing more muscle activity. For the extensor digitorum communis and extensor carpi radialis brevis, instrument mass did not significantly affect muscle activity (p = 0.64, p = 0.43), while diameter narrowly failed to reach significance for both muscles (p = 0.08, p = 0.08); muscle activity for both muscles increased with smaller diameter instruments.ConclusionResults from this study indicate instrument diameter is more influential than mass on muscle activity generation; small diameter instruments increased muscle activity generation when compared to large diameter instruments. Future research in real‐world settings is needed to determine the clinical impact of these findings.
Dental hygiene clinical faculty attitudes and likelihood of working during the COVID‐19 pandemic
Authors: Delacruz Natalie M. , Anderson Kelly L. , Smith Barbara S. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo identify circumstances that influenced dental hygiene clinical faculty's likelihood of working during the COVID‐19 pandemic, and to explore attitudes (responsibilities, personal issues, ethics, and policy statements) about working.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study used a purposive sample of dental hygienists (n = 1710) employed in academic clinical settings that held full‐time, part‐time, or adjunct appointments. The Health Care Workers' Attitudes to Working During a Pandemic survey was utilized. Likelihood scores were calculated based on respondents more or less likely to work under differing circumstances. Frequencies of agreement for attitudes were developed. Correlations were explored between likelihood scores and demographic data. Answers to the open‐ended questions were categorized and described.ResultsThe response rate was 13.5% (225/1710). Only one‐third of respondents had a likelihood score of 100%. Factors with the greatest impact on likelihood to work were personal protective equipment. Almost all respondents' attitudes of working indicated that their employer is responsible for providing PPE. Over 90% felt their main responsibility was to themselves/family. Correlation analyses resulted in no significant associations between likelihood scores and age, etc. Faculty are considering leaving their jobs because of pay cuts and/or not feeling safe.ConclusionLikelihood of working for dental hygiene faculty represents several personal and ethical decisions. Most respondents want employers to be responsible for their on‐the‐job safety. In addition, personal and work‐related issues were causes of unease. The pandemic has had far‐reaching implications on day‐to‐day work of dental hygiene clinical faculty as well as on the long‐term trajectories and views on employment in higher education.
Digital surveillance: The interest in mouthwash‐related information
Authors: Di Profio Bruna , Lotto Matheus , Ayala Aguirre Patricia E. , Villar Cristina C. , Romito Giuseppe A. , Cruvinel Thiago , Pannuti Cláudio Mendes 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundThe comprehension of the interests of Internet users regarding their health‐related searches may reveal the community's demands about oral health. The study aimed to characterize the interests of Google users related to mouthwash in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Japan, Mexico, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Saudi Arabia and South Africa applying the Google Trends.MethodsThis longitudinal retrospective study analysed the mouthwash‐related interest of Google users from January 2004 to December 2020. The monthly variation of relative search volume (RSV) and the main queries related were determined using Google Trends. Autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) forecasting models were built to establish the predictive RSV values for mouthwash for additional 12 months. Auto‐correlation plots and a general additive model (GAM) were used to diagnose trends and seasonality in RSV curves. In addition, the influence of social isolation related to the outbreak of COVID‐19 were analysed.ResultsThe RSVs curves showed a considerable increase in searches related to mouthwash to AUS, BRA, JAP, MEX, GBR and USA (RSV > 25), while the growth was slight to CHI, KSA, RSA and RUS (RSV < 25) over the years, without influence of monthly seasonality. All countries showed a significant increase in mouthwash interest after the outbreak of COVID‐19, except for KSA and RUS. The mouthwash‐related searches were associated to specific brands or chemical compositions, treatments, whitening agents, homemade mouthwash and indications for the ‘best mouthwash’.ConclusionsIn general, there was an increasing interest of Google users in mouthwash‐related topics between 2004 and 2020. In addition, in most countries, there was an expansion in searches during the social isolation of the COVID‐19 pandemics.
Effects of interdental aids on clinical periodontal indices
Authors: Jassim Sura Dakhil 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundRemoval of plaque and food particle between teeth represent interdental cleaning. Every patient's self‐care program includes plaque removal efficiently and systematically. Periodontal disease, tooth decay and tooth loss may result from the absence of interdental cleaning or even an irregular and unsuccessful interdental cleaning.AimThe aim of the current study was to assess the effect of inter‐dental aids, including dental floss and toothpicks, on gingival and plaque indices.MethodsA questionnaire including age, gender, education level and other information was obtained from 150 male subjects who were systemically and periodontally healthy. Clinical periodontal parameters (including plaque index and gingival index) were taken from each subject. The participants were categorized into different groups according to the use of inter‐dental aids (dental floss, dental picks and without any interdental aids). The participants were divided into the toothbrush‐alone group, including participants who did not use either dental floss or toothpicks; the dental floss group, including participants who used dental floss; and the toothpick group including participants who used toothpicks. Plaque and gingival indices compared among groups.ResultsStatistical analysis showed that the maximum mean of Plaque index was found in the toothbrush‐alone group (1.09 ± 0.43), while the lowest mean of Plaque index was found in the dental floss group (0.87 ± 0.39). Plaque index of the toothpick group was (0.99 ± 0.41) with statistically significant difference among groups (p‐value = 0.04*).ConclusionIn conclusion, dental floss is the most effective mean of removing interdental plaque.
Preparation and properties of the glass‐ceramics from low Ti‐bearing blast furnace slag and waste glass
Authors: Wu Hangmi , Teng Wenxin , Feng Xin , Li Jiangling 
Published: September 2023

AbstractTi‐bearing blast furnace slag is a typical silicate material, which can be an important component for the preparation of silicate‐based glass‐ceramics. Quartz‐based waste glass is commonly used as an additive to adjust the basicity of slag‐based glass‐ceramics. In this study, the quartz‐based waste glasses were added to the Ti‐bearing blast furnace slag to prepare the mixed solid waste glass‐ceramics. The effects of waste glass content and heat treatment temperatures on the crystallization and performances of the prepared glass‐ceramics were investigated. The results showed that as the waste glass content increased, the crystallization ability of the glass was weakened. Fassaite and nepheline were identified as the dominant crystalline phases in the prepared glass‐ceramics and mainly featured a combination of both massive and dendritic forms. With increasing the heat treatment temperatures, the size of dendritic crystals first increased and then decreased. The optimal experimental conditions were identified as a waste glass content of 45%, a crystallization temperature of 900°C, and a nucleation temperature of 730°C. Under these conditions, the prepared glass‐ceramics exhibited good crystalline phase distribution and excellent mechanical properties, including a Vickers hardness of 991.67 MPa and a flexural strength of 89.81 MPa. All the prepared solid waste‐based glass‐ceramics exhibited excellent chemical durabilities.
Customer relational benefit: A second‐order meta‐analysis and an alternative framework
Authors: Vieira Valter Afonso , Araujo Clécio Falcão , de Almeida Marcos Inácio Severo 
Published: September 2023

AbstractPrevious literature uses first‐order meta‐analyses to overcome the divergent theories about customer relational benefit, which produced mixed results in terms of the associations found. Originally conceptualised as unidimensional, customer relational benefit is an integrative multidimensional concept that includes trust, commitment, loyalty, satisfaction, word of mouth, and other constructs involved in long‐term relational exchanges. The authors conduct a second‐order meta‐analysis on 41 first‐order meta‐analyses on customer relational benefits, generating 3.8 million observations and 3462 independent samples, resulting in an overall generalisation of the relationships between these constructs. We test three theoretical models and propose an alternative rival framework. Main results indicate that the product‐ versus consumer‐related model generates strong variance in loyalty. Second, the cognitive–affective–conative–behavioural model is not superior in terms of explaining and predicting loyalty, but our three‐stage model performs better. Third, the service‐profit chain model is an alternative in terms of generating a sequence of effects (serial perspective). Fourth, our new alternative framework (a three‐stage model based on the temporal sequence of loyalty) works better for explaining some constructs.
Decolonising Art and Design Education through Standpoint Theory, Embodied Learning and Deep Listening
Authors: MacGill Belinda 
Published: September 2023

AbstractUnderstanding and advancing pluralist worldviews through education is a tenet of decolonisation. This paper explores the importance of a decolonial pedagogical framework in visual art and design education by disrupting epistemic injustice through employing creative body‐based learning (CBL). This approach focuses on relationality and inter‐subjectivity through embodied strategies that create encounters to explore pluralist worldviews. Finally, by employing the cognitive, affective and aesthetic domains within a learning design, the paper argues for a decolonising approach to visual art and design education that embodies deep listening, dialogic meaning making and standpoint theory.
Task type matters: The impact of virtual reality training on training performance
Authors: Yoon Meehyun , Choi Koun , Yoon Seonghye , Jo Il‐Hyun 
Published: September 2023

AbstractBackgroundVirtual reality (VR) is becoming increasingly accessible and being utilized in various organizations to meet education and training needs. Despite its potential, research regarding VR applications has focused on measuring the effectiveness of VR programs relative to non‐VR programs; consequently, the ways in which VR programs are effective remain unclear.ObjectivesRecognizing this research gap, this study examined whether task type‐dependent differences in training outcomes exist between VR training and non‐VR training groups.MethodsTo examine the effects of VR technology for training purposes in a military setting, we conducted a quasi‐experiment focusing on how the effects vary based on task characteristics. A total of 90 military personnel were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (VR) or a control group (non‐VR). After completing their respective training, the two groups participated in four tasks simulating real battle scenarios and designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the VR‐based training. We analysed primary data collected through survey instruments and performance evaluation using a one‐way between‐group analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) and supplementary interview data using thematic analysis.Results and ConclusionsThe quantitative analysis showed that the VR group performed better than the control group on three tasks in which communication, interaction and immediate situational judgements were critical. No difference was found between the two groups in the other task, which involved the routine operation of physical objects. Additional interview data revealed the extent to which trainees perceived the VR training as effective in understanding in‐situ conditions, preparing and practising their own and their team's reactions to emergent situations and in manipulating virtual objects.ImplicationsOur findings provide insight into VR technology's potential to enhance human performance in various training contexts. VR is specifically effective in training that aim to improve immediate judgement and group coordination. Our findings provide useful information for those seeking to design and develop training environments that maximize the effects of VR.
Characteristics of papers that affect citations in the Journal of Fish Biology
Authors: Fenton M. A. , Fennell H. L. , Kaiser M. J. 
Published: September 2023

AbstractIdentifying the factors that influence the citation of articles helps authors improve the impact and reach of their research. Analysis of publications in the Journal of Fish Biology between 2008 and 2021 revealed that variables such as the number of keywords, abstract length, number of authors, and page length were associated with higher impact papers. These trends applied to both review and regular papers. These findings suggest that papers that are more informative, have higher numbers of authors, and have more keywords are more likely to be cited. Adoption of some simple “best‐practice” behaviors can improve the likelihood that a paper is cited.