bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Students’ preferences regarding teaching methodology in dental education – a cross-sectional study
Authors: Sekhon Tegbir Singh , Sekhon Simran , Gambhir Ramandeep Singh 
Published: October 2022

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>INTRODUCTION.</strong> The goal of dental education is to prepare competent ethical professionals with critical thinking, reasoning and analyzing skills along with ability of application of clinical skills and judgement in treating a patient. The present study was designed with the objective to elicit the preferences of dental students regarding the utility of the prevailing teaching and learning methods and teaching aids.<br /><strong>MATERIAL AND METHODS.</strong> A cross-sectional study was conducted among undergraduate dental students.<br />Study population consisted of 382 dental students. A self-designed close-ended questionnaire written in English was constructed specifically for the study. The questionnaire was divided into two sections. Information regarding various teaching and learning methods both in theory and practical/clinical classes was obtained from the students. Results were calculated using numbers and percentages only.<br /><strong>RESULTS.</strong> The mean age of the students was 20.49 + 2.4 years. Problem based learning (PBL) was rated very useful by 76% (290) and useful by 24% (92) of subjects. Performing clinical/practical procedure individually rather than in group was rated very useful by 31% (118) of subjects. Use of power-point along with the blackboard was rated as the most useful method by 95% (363) of subjects. Majority of subjects (61%, 233) felt that 40 minutes duration of lecture was more useful as compared to 30 minutes.<br /><strong>CONCLUSIONS.</strong> Our study concludes that dental students prefer active teaching learning methodologies and combination of audiovisual aids. Hence it is suggested that collaboration of different active teaching methods and aids should be adopted by the teachers in order to enhance the student learning process.</p>
Herramientas y conceptos del Cosmismo ruso como alternativa al vacío existencial del Transhumanismo
Authors: Gil Martínez María Adelaida , Vorontsova Yulia 
Published: October 2022

El objetivo de este artículo es presentar los diferentes conceptos del Cosmismo ruso como una alternativa al vacío existencial que permea todo el Transhumanismo. Si tenemos en cuenta que el fenómeno original del Cosmismo ruso es una síntesis de enfoques científicos generales, científico-naturales y culturales para el estudio de la dimensión cosmoplanetaria del hombre, es posible ver en el movimiento del Transhumanismo, por el contrario, supone una amenaza para la humanidad que podría culminar en la realización de sus ideales y sobrepasar todas las zonas de riesgo existentes: la utilización de la innovación tecnológica para el reemplazo gradual del cuerpo humano natural en un cyborg puede llegar a destruir la humanidad tal y como la conocemos. El artículo muestra que el Cosmismo ruso es fundamentalmente diferente del Transhumanismo por la presencia de una enseñanza ética según la cual las nuevas habilidades evolutivas deben tener como base la mejora espiritual y moral de la persona. Al reducir la conciencia humana a un medio electrónico, el Transhumanismo devalúa los valores de la cultura europea. Junto a los sueños audaces sobre las posibilidades evolutivas del hombre, el Cosmismo ruso contiene programas de investigación en los que demuestra que la materia viva de nuestro planeta ha sido generada por diversas radiaciones cósmicas. De ahí que su filosofía anteponga, ante la magnitud que puede llegar a alcanzar la búsqueda de la inmortalidad defendida por el Transhumanismo, el concepto de la naturaleza cósmica de la vida y el "corazón" como un centro psicofisiológico especial de una persona, y que son estos dos conceptos los que podrán contribuir a resolver el problema del estrecho contacto con las tecnologías de última generación.
Field Observations during the Eleventh Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-11): from April 25, 2012, through December 6, 2012
Authors: Bongiovanni Tara , Liu Pang-Wei , Nagarajan Karthik , Preston Daniel , Rush Patrick , Van Emmerik Tim H.M. , Terwilleger Robert , Monsivais-Huertero Alejandro , Judge Jasmeet , Steele-Dunne Susan , De Roo Roger , Akbar Ruzbeh , Baar Ella , Wallace Max , England Anthony 
Published: October 2022

This new report from UF/IFAS researchers provides another set of observation data that can be used to develop better models for accurate prediction of weather and near-term climate. It describes the observations conducted during the MicroWEX-11, a season-long experiment incorporating active and passive microwave observations for bare soil, elephant grass, and sweet corn using a variety of sensors to understand land–atmosphere interactions and their effect on observed microwave signatures. These observations match that of satellite-based passive microwave radiometers and NASA’s recently launched Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP) mission. This 96-page report was written by Tara Bongiovanni, Pang-Wei Liu, Karthik Nagarajan, Daniel Preston, Patrick Rush, Tim H.M. van Emmerik, Robert Terwilleger, Alejandro Monsivais-Huertero, Jasmeet Judge, Susan Steele-Dunne, Roger De Roo, Ruzbeh Akbar, Ella Baar, Max Wallace, and Anthony England and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2015.
AE514/AE514: Field Observations during the Eleventh Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-11): from April 25, 2012, through December 6, 2012 (ufl.edu)
Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production
Authors: Chormanski Theresa , Marble Chris , Gettys Lyn 
Published: October 2022

This 5-page fact sheet discusses the characteristics of long-stalked phyllanthus and explains how to control its growth in a nursery environment. Written by Theresa Chormanski, Chris Marble, and Lyn Gettys, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2015.
ENH1257/EP518: Biology and Management of Long-Stalked Phyllanthus in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.edu)
Tawny Crazy Ant
Authors: Hill Stephanie K. , Baldwin Rebecca W. , Pereira Roberto M. , Koehler Philip G. 
Published: October 2022

As of 2012, tawny crazy ants have invaded 24 counties in Florida, parts of southeast Texas, and other areas of the southeastern U.S. The tawny crazy ant is considered a series pest. This species infests buildings and greenhouses, attacks crops, domestic animals, honeybee hives, displaces native ant species, and disrupts electrical equipment. This 3-page fact sheet covers the tawny crazy ant’s distribution, description, colonies, feeding habits, and pest status and control. Written by S. K. Hill, R. W. Baldwin, R. M. Pereira, and P. G. Koehler, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2013.
SP486D/IN1076: Tawny Crazy Ant (ufl.edu)
Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae)
Authors: Carrasquilla Maria C. , Kaufman Phillip E. 
Published: October 2022

The true sand flies are densely covered with setae, have long slender legs, and broad and pointed wings that are held erect at rest. Several phlebotomine species are vectors of the protozoan parasites in the genus Leishmania, that are the causal agents of leishmaniasis. Visceral leishmaniais is the most severe form of the disease, and is fatal to the human or dog host if untreated. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Maria C. Carrasquilla and Phillip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. (Photo credit: Cristina Ferro, Instituto Nacional de Salud, Colombia
EENY 625/IN1091: A Sand Fly Lutzomyia longipalpis (Lutz and Neiva) (Insecta: Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) (ufl.edu)
Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff, 1868 (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)
Authors: Sobel Lanette , Lucky Andrea , Hulcr Jiri 
Published: October 2022

Xyleborus affinis is one of the most widespread and common ambrosia beetles in the world. It is also very common in Florida. Like other ambrosia beetles, it bores tunnels into the xylem of weakened, cut or injured trees and farms gardens of symbiotic fungus for food. Females lay eggs in the fungus-lined galleries and larvae feed exclusively on the fungi. Recent studies have shown that Xyleborus affinis can vector the fungus responsible for laurel wilt disease, which is lethal to numerous species of trees in the Lauraceae family. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. (Photo credit: Juri Hulcr, UF/IFAS)
EENY 627/IN1094: An Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff (1868) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) (ufl.edu)
Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae)
Authors: Ray Haleigh A. , Miller Jacqueline Y. 
Published: October 2022

The blue morpho butterfly, also known as the peleides blue morpho or common blue morpho, is a brightly colored butterfly abundant in tropical environments in Central and South America. It can be seen flying in open areas such as paths, trails, forest edges, and rivers. In the United States, it is often featured in museums and zoos that have butterfly houses or butterfly rainforests. This five-page fact sheet about the popular butterfly was written by Haleigh A. Ray and Jacqueline Y. Miller, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2015. (Photo credit: Andrei Sourakov, McGuire Center or Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida)
EENY631/IN1101: Blue Morpho Butterfly Morpho peleides Kollar (Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae) (ufl.edu)
Clavate Tortoise Beetle, Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Authors: Woodruff Robert E. 
Published: October 2022

Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) is common and can be recognized easily by its general form and appearance. Written for the Featured Creatures Collection by Robert E. Woodruff. Original publication date December 2006, revised August 2015. (Photo Credit: David Cappaert, www.forestryimages.org)
EENY-392/IN710: Clavate Tortoise Beetle, Plagiometriona clavata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) (ufl.edu)
Climate Change and the Occurrence of Harmful Microorganisms in Florida’s Ocean and Coastal Waters
Authors: Havens Karl 
Published: October 2022

Climate change is expected to result in increased temperatures of nearshore ocean water, and this could lead to increased growth of harmful microorganisms. These include algae that form noxious or toxic blooms, including red tides, and bacteria and other pathogens. This situation could have negative consequences in regard to human health and also Florida’s ocean-related economy. This 6-page fact sheet discusses projected ocean temperatures, how harmful microorganisms living in the ocean might respond, and how this might affect people, and identifies actions that could be taken to reduce these impacts. Written by Karl Havens, and published by Florida Sea Grant, June 2015.
SGEF216/SG136: Climate Change and the Occurrence of Harmful Microorganisms in Florida's Ocean and Coastal Waters (ufl.edu)
Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life
Authors: Havens Karl 
Published: October 2022

Florida’s economically important estuaries could be heavily impacted by sea-level rise and altered river flow, both caused by climate change. The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish and bird habitat, and reduce the capacity of estuaries to provide such important services as seafood production and the protection of shorelines from erosion. This 6-page fact sheet explains the importance of estuaries, salinity in estuaries, and provides examples of stress from extreme high salinity. Then it explores the projected change in climate that could affect salinity in estuaries, how plants and animals would be affected, mitigating effects, and other impacts of climate change on estuaries. Written by Karl Havens, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, June 2015.
SGEF-218/SG138: Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida's Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life (ufl.edu)
Adonidia merrillii: Christmas Palm
Authors: Broschat Timothy K. 
Published: October 2022

The Christmas palm (Adonidia merrillii) is a fast-growing palm that is well-suited for small sites, requires little maintenance, is relatively disease-free, and produces clusters of bright red fruit in winter, hence the common name Christmas palm. This revised 2-page fact sheet covers the Christmas palms biology, distribution and habitat, susceptibility to disease, and general care. Written by Timothy K. Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2015.
ENH-815/ST658: Adonidia merrillii: Christmas Palm (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Panthers
Authors: Giuliano William M. , Ober Holly K. , Watine Lauren , Boughton Raoul , Hellgren Eric , Land Darrell , Lotz Mark 
Published: October 2022

Panthers help maintain populations of some native species and control nuisance species such as wild hogs. They are generally secretive and rarely bother people, but there are rare situations where panthers can become dangerous or damaging. In this 4-page fact sheet, we present some facts about panthers, describe dangers and problems they may cause, and provide suggestions on how to cope with these issues. Written by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton, Eric Hellgren, Darrell Land, and Mark Lotz, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2015.
WEC354/UW399: Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Panthers (ufl.edu)
Getting the Most out of Social Media: What Is Social Media?
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N. 
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 3-page EDIS publication, which focuses on defining social media for agriculturalist and identifying the multiple platforms agriculturalist can use, is the first in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)
AEC558/WC220: Getting the Most out of Social Media: What Is Social Media? (ufl.edu)
Getting the Most out of Social Media: Successfully Using Social Media
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N. 
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 3-page EDIS publication, which focuses on describing successful ways in which an organization can use social media, is the third in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)
AEC560/WC222: Getting the Most out of Social Media: Successfully Using Social Media (ufl.edu)
Getting the Most out of Social Media: Good Practices When Using Social Media
Authors: Fernandez Jessica C. , Rumble Joy N. 
Published: October 2022

Agriculturalists can use social media as a powerful tool for marketing their products and establishing a brand identity. This 2-page EDIS publication, which focuses on identifying and defining good practices of social media, is the fourth in the Getting the Most out of Social Media series. The goal of this series is to help agriculturalists understand how social media can work for them. The series also discusses the various social media platforms and how to use social media strategically and wisely. Written by Jessica C. Fernandez and Joy N. Rumble, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2015. (Photo credit: tanuha2001/iStock/Thinkstock.com)
AEC561/WC223: Getting the Most out of Social Media: Strategic Practices When Using Social Media (ufl.edu)
АНАЛІЗ ПРИВАБЛИВОСТІ ВІДНОВЛЮВАНОЇ ЕНЕРГЕТИКИ В ОКРЕМИХ КРАЇНАХ
Authors: Корогодова Олена Олександрівна , Черненко Наталя Олександрівна , Моісеєнко Тетяна Євгенівна , Глущенко Ярослава Іванівна 
Published: October 2022

The increasing importance of crises, such as the crisis caused by russia's invasion of Ukraine, has a significant impact on the formulation of policies for energy development in this area and the use of renewable energy sources. This issue is especially relevant for states that depend on energy supplies from other countries or have transit flows of resources on their territory. This article aims to analyze the experience of individual countries concerning the development of renewable energy and determine future directions and practical recommendations for Ukraine's development of green energy. Subject of study. The subject of the study is the process of transformation of energy policy based on the use of alternative energy sources in different regions of the world. The methodological basis and information base of the research are legislative and regulatory documentation, current scientific and applied research, and statistical information. The article uses a number of methods, including analysis, synthesis, comparison and generalization. Socio-economic processes of renewable energy policy formation were studied in dynamics. A tabular format is used to compile the data to improve clarity. Also, the research was conducted in accordance with the features of the system approach and structural-functional analysis. The hypothesis of the study dealt with the possibility of using the experience of obtaining significant results in the development of renewable energy in certain parts of the world to develop the appropriate policy in Ukraine. Presenting main material. Groups of countries with the existing potential of solar, wind and hydrogen energy, and a separate group of countries that, due to climatic conditions and economic opportunities, can implement several types of alternative energy, are highlighted. In terms of the beginning of military activities and the destruction of a significant part of the energy infrastructure, Ukraine has to assist in the development of alternative energy sources such as wind, water and solar power. The originality and practical significance of the study is due to the analysis of the development processes of renewable energy, taking into account the characteristics of different countries. Research conducted and practical recommendations developed provide an opportunity to contribute to the formulation of policy for development of the Ukrainian economy during this period of crisis and post-crisis. Conclusions. Among the studied world leaders in the implementation of renewable energy, groups of countries with the existing potential of solar, wind and hydrogen energy, and a group of countries that, due to climatic conditions and economic opportunities, can implement several types of alternative energy should be singled out.
Quantitative ultrasound radiomics in predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer: Results from multi-institutional study
Authors: DiCenzo Daniel , Quiaoit Karina , Fatima Kashuf , Bhardwaj Divya , Sannachi Lakshmanan , Gangeh Mehrdad , Sadeghi-Naini Ali , Dasgupta Archya , Kolios Michael , Trudeau Maureen , Gandhi Sonal , Eisen Andrea , Wright Frances , Hong Nichole Look , Sahgal Arjun , Stanisz Greg , Brezden Christine , Dinniwell Robert , Tran William T. , Yang Wei , Curpen Belinda , Czarnota Gregory  J. 
Published: October 2022

<p>Background: This study was conducted in order to develop a model for predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in patients with locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) using pretreatment quantitative ultrasound (QUS) radiomics. </p>
<p>Methods: This was a multicenter study involving four sites across North America, and appropriate approval was obtained from the individual ethics committees. Eighty-two patients with LABC were included for final analysis. Primary tumors were scanned using a clinical ultrasound system before NAC was started. The tumors were contoured, and radiofrequency data were acquired and processed from whole tumor regions of interest. QUS spectral parameters were derived from the normalized power spectrum, and texture analysis was performed based on six QUS features using a gray level co-occurrence matrix. Patients were divided into responder or nonresponder classes based on their clinical-pathological response. Classification analysis was performed using machine learning algorithms, which were trained to optimize classification accuracy. Cross-validation was performed using a leave-one-out crossvalidation method. </p>
<p>Results: Based on the clinical outcomes of NAC treatment, there were 48 responders and 34 nonresponders. A K-nearest neighbors (K-NN) approach resulted in the best classifier performance, with a sensitivity of 91%, a specificity of 83%, and an accuracy of 87%. </p>
<p>Conclusion: QUS-based radiomics can predict response to NAC based on pretreatment features with acceptable accuracy.</p>
Ethical, Stigma, and Policy Implications of Food Addiction: A Scoping Review
Authors: Cassin Stephanie , Buchman Daniel Z , Leung Samantha E. , Kantarovich Karin , Hawa Aceel Christina , Carter Adrian , Sockalingam Sanjeev 
Published: October 2022

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<p>The concept of food addiction has generated much controversy. In comparison to research examining the construct of food addiction and its validity, relatively little research has examined the broader implications of food addiction. The purpose of the current scoping review was to examine the potential ethical, stigma, and health policy implications of food addiction. Major themes were identified in the literature, and extensive overlap was identified between several of the themes. Ethics sub-themes related primarily to individual responsibility and included: (i) personal control, will power, and choice; and (ii) blame and weight bias. Stigma sub-themes included: (i) the impact on self-stigma and stigma from others, (ii) the differential impact of substance use disorder versus behavioral addiction on stigma, and (iii) the additive stigma of addiction plus obesity and/or eating disorder. Policy implications were broadly derived from comparisons to the tobacco industry and focused on addictive foods as opposed to food addiction. This scoping review underscored the need for increased awareness of food addiction and the role of the food industry, empirical research to identify specific hyperpalatable food substances, and policy interventions that are not simply extrapolated from tobacco. </p>