G-power Software Research Articles

Clinicopathological and Radiological Correlation Among the Spectrum of Nodular Thyroid Lesions.

Objective The primary objective of this study is to comprehensively evaluate nodular thyroid lesions. By analyzing the morphological characteristics of surgically resected specimens and biopsies, the aim is to establish correlations between the patterns, corresponding clinical diagnoses and radiological findings. Furthermore, the study will investigate cases where there is a discrepancy between imaging and pathological assessments, with the goal of understanding the contributing factors to this discordance and improving diagnostic accuracy. Methodology This retrospective observational study utilized convenience sampling to recruit participants. Sample size was determined using GPower software (Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany).Statistical analysis was performed using Jamovi 2.3.28 (Jamovi Research, Vienna, Austria).The Chi-square test was employed to assess the association between the Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TIRADS) score and histopathological diagnosis.Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was conducted to identify the optimal TIRADS cut-off point for classifying nodules as malignant and to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of TIRADS.Discordant cases between histopathological and radiological findings were analyzed to investigate potential discrepancies. Result Taking into consideration histopathology report as a gold standard, correlation of TIRADS with histopathology findings, TIRADS showed 73.08% sensitivity and 81.08% specificity, showing the strongest balance between sensitivity and specificity, as demonstrated by the Youden's Index and Metric Score. The area under the curve (AUC) remains constant at 0.805, suggesting a consistent overall discriminative ability of the TIRADS scale. Conclusion A primary advantage of this study is its exclusive focus on surgically resected nodules, which allows for definitive histological confirmation and thereby ensures the most accurate diagnostic assessment.

Microhardness and characterization of human dental tissue after application of enzymatic chemical agents: In vitro study.

The use of enzymatic chemical agents are papain-based materials used in the selective removal of decayed dentin tissue, assisting in conservative techniques and reducing the chances of accidental pulp exposure. A research protocol was subjected to and approved by an Ethics Committee. Using a reporting guide for laboratory studies (CRIS). Healthy human teeth comprised the produced dentin discs subjected to polishing and washing in an ultrasonic bath. Next, the discs received material application according to the experimental groups: water-soluble gel for two minutes, 37% phosphoric acid for 15 seconds in dentin and 30 seconds in enamel, Papacárie Duo (PD) for 30 seconds and two minutes, and Brix 3000 (BX) for two minutes and 30 seconds. The measurement of material pH used solutions at concentrations of 0.1 ml and 2.7 ml prepared for each enzymatic agent. Then, a bench pH meter (n=10) and pH indicator strips determined pH values. The discs underwent the Knoop hardness test (n=10). The sample calculation was performed using the GPower software with α = 0.05, effect 0.63 and power of 95%. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out for pH, one way ANOVA supplemented by Tukey for knoop hardness and Spearman correlation for pH measurement techniques. The enamel hardness findings indicated that, after material application, ECAs do not statistically differ from water-soluble gel (p<0.05). The dentinal hardness analysis presented a statistical difference in phosphoric acid from the other groups (p<0.05). In the pH test, BX values were lower (4.37 ± 0.01) than PD (4.85 ± 0.06). The groups statistically differed (p<0.05). ECAs for removing decayed dentin tissue did not significantly alter the hardness of enamel and dentin, removal of the smear layer is time-dependent and presents acidity. Key words:Dental caries, Hardness, Dental materials, Papain.

Gonial Angle in Forensic Anthropology to Determine Age and Gender: A Population-Specific Analysis.

Background The study highlights the gonial angle as a key craniofacial landmark for age and gender determination in forensic cases. It emphasizes population-specific analysis, enhancing precision by recognizing variations between populations. By clarifying the gonial angle's forensic use, the study offers clear guidelines, improving forensic practices. Moreover, the gonial angle and age and gender correlations are thoroughly examined, offering important information on their forensic relevance. The results highlight how crucial population-specific research is to improving the precision and dependability of forensic age and gender estimation techniques, which advances forensic anthropology and supports forensic investigations around the globe. Aim and objective The purpose of this study is to assess the accuracy of age and gender estimates using gonial angles. The objectives of this research are to evaluate the precision of age and gender estimates utilizing the gonial angle. Materials and methods This present study comprises two groups based on age groups: Group I belongs to 51 to 60 years of age, and Group II belongs to 61 to 70 years of age. Making use of G-Power software (version 3.1.9.4, Düsseldorf, Germany), the sample size was determined. The calculation ensured 95% statistical power at a significance level (alpha error probability) of 0.05. To achieve sufficient statistical power, a total of 1000 samples were included, with a projected required sample size of 92. A total of 1000 samples, consisting of 500 male and 500 female panoramic radiographs,were meticulously selected for the study. The samples picked were within the age range of 51 to 70 years. Orthopantomograms were determined using Planmeca software (Planmeca Romexis®, Version 6.0, USAInc.). Descriptive statistics, including prediction classification analysis of age and gender, were conducted using SPSS Statistics version 16.0 (SPSS Inc., Released 2007, SPSS for Windows, Version 16.0, Chicago, SPSS Inc.). Results According to this study, the mean gonial angle of males aged 51 to 60 years is larger (124.7370degrees) than that of females (119.6371degrees). The female group's mean estimates are more accurate, as seen by the smaller standard error (0.20844) compared to the male group's (0.60998). A statistically significant difference in mean gonial angles between the genders is evident, with males having a larger gonial angle (p-value <0.001). In the age range of 61 to 70 years, the mean gonial angle of females is higher (128.4322degrees) than that of males (124.0529degrees). In this instance, the male group's standard error is smaller (0.14968) than the female group's (0.30028), indicating more accurate mean estimates. Once more, a statistically significant difference is indicated by a p-value of less than 0.001, with females having a larger gonial angle than males. Conclusion Our study revealed that the gonial angle of the mandible can be considered a reliable parameter for gender identification. The study's limitation is its inability to reliably identify gender in the subadult population and in cases of edentulousness. An orthopantomogram is a trustworthy and accurate method for taking the different measurements needed to identify the gender of a particular mandible.

Model of Online Food Delivery System Services and Restaurant Performance: A Case Study of China

Purpose: Through the lens of business performance theory, this study examines the effect of online food delivery system services on restaurant performance by analyzing the performance of restaurants engaged in takeaway services. The moderating effects of restaurant attributes on restaurant performance are also investigated. Design/methodology/approach: This research applies a positivist paradigm where a quantitative approach was selected to gather the information from the respondents based on the established sample size through G-POWER software. By applying the judgement sampling technique, the study seeks answers from the respondents through non-probability sampling. Using the software SmartPLS 3.3.3, this study analyzed 220 completed responses using the PLS-SEM approach to reach the research objectives. Findings: The findings suggested that the basic services and click-through promotion service directly and positively affected restaurant performance. The discount service has no significant influence on the restaurant performance. The study confirms that size shown a positive interaction with click-through promotion service in relation to restaurant performance, whereas the variable of price of main dishes demonstrated a negative interaction with click-through promotion service in relation to restaurant performance. There is no substantial moderating influence of age. Research limitations/implications: The current study is limited to the geographical area, of Baise, Guangxi China. Therefore, generalizability and gain a better knowledge of the overall context is limited. Additionally, due to the single time period of data collection, it may not represent the long-term takeout business operation of catering businesses. Originality/value: The research model is valid in explaining the impact of online food delivery system services on restaurant performance. In this light, understanding these influencing relationships in this study will provide valuable insights into the operation of a takeout catering enterprise. These would also benefit the related government agencies, restaurant owners or managers, and the researchers.

Covid-19 And The Level of Awareness of Vitamin D Among Saudi Population – A Cross-Sectional Study of Dental Public Health Perspective

Introduction: Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin of importance necessary for calcium homeostasis, healthy bones, and prevention of fractures. It has also been linked to many metabolic, infectious and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D levels are also being studied with respect to oral health issues such as dental caries, and periodontitis. Vitamin D deficiencies have been found to be relatively common among Covid-19 patients and who received supplements experienced less severe symptoms. The credible proposals for vitamin D supplementation to avoid infection and mortality due to Covid-19 validate the chance of raising public awareness on significance of its health benefits. Thus, we carried out this research to study the influence of Covid-19 on Saudi Arabian population's awareness of vitamin D with a dental public health perspective. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study of the Saudi Arabian general population was undertaken with 240 subjects, including men and women chosen at random varying a range of age groups from 18 to 74 years after consent and institutional approval. Sample size was computed using G-power software. Pretested, validated questionnaire, translated to Arabic was disseminated through e-mails and all prominent social medias. Statistical analysis was done using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS) version 26.0. Bivariate analysis was performed using chi-square test at 5% significance level. Results: Out of 240 people participated; 57% were men, and 43% were women. Majority were between the ages of 18 and 30 years. 65% of the participants were aware that vitamin D is important for bone health, supports oral health, reducing tooth decay, and lowering the risk of heart disease. Half of the study population believe that the sunlight is the prime source of vitamin D and 80% assumed that the ideal time of sunshine exposure is in the morning. 88.3% of them projected the need to increase their knowledge about vitamin D. Conclusion: There was a lack of awareness and knowledge about vitamin D and its significance for the body and teeth, as well as its relationship to Covid-19. The pandemic had no significant impact on society's awareness about vitamin D. This study emphasises the importance of raising awareness among the public about vitamin D and ways to prevent its deficiencies. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.23 (Special Issue) 2024 p.S66-S72

The effect of human capital on organizational performance in the service industry 4.0: Mediation analysis from Indonesia

The service industry is currently facing the era of Industry 4.0, which results in an increasing need for talents who master information and technology to increase company productivity. Innovation is one of the strategies that service companies need to improve in order to compete with other companies. Organizational learning is also a company’s effort that is used to determine and meet the increasingly diverse needs of consumers to improve company performance. This study aims to investigate the role of innovation and organizational learning as mediating variables between human capital and organizational performance. The sample consisted of 305 managers in the service industry of Indonesia using a purposive sampling technique, with the minimum sample size determined using GPower software. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire distributed online via a Google form. Furthermore, data were analyzed using structural equation modeling partial least squares with the SmartPLS 3 software. The results reveal that human capital significantly affects organizational performance, innovation, and organizational learning. Then, innovation and organizational learning have a significant effect on organizational performance. Furthermore, innovation and organizational learning act as mediators between human capital and organizational performance. These findings shed new light of the importance of effective human capital management in improving organizational performance. Furthermore, innovation and organizational learning are variables that can bridge the two relationships in the service industry. AcknowledgmentsThis study is funded by the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia.

Biological and Psychological Investigation of Sexual Desire Disorder in Infertile Men Referred to Avicenna Infertility Treatment Center

Background: Decreased sexual desire in infertile men, which sometimes leads to infertility, can open the way to choose between drug or psychotherapy treatments for these patients, compared to psychological causes. Therefore, the present study was conducted to compare biological and psychological evaluation in men with and without sexual desire disorder in infertile patients referred to Avicenna Infertility Treatment Center.&#x0D; Methods: A descriptive-analytical study was conducted on infertile men. The studied sample was estimated to be 128 people using G-power software, taking into account the first type error of 0.05, statistical power of 0.8, and effect size of 0.5, from the eligible infertile men by random sampling were chosen. Halbert's Sexual Desire Questionnaire (HISD) was used to measure sexual desire, and Zanke's standard questionnaire was used to measure anxiety.&#x0D; Results: In this study, 128 men were examined. Among these people, 39.8% had the cause of male infertility and 11.7% had the cause of female infertility. 3.1% of the people had cryptorchidism, 32% had a history of varicocele, and 7% mentioned infection. Zonk score classification in the participants in the study: 73.33 ± 21.62, normal anxiety, 60.28 ± 13.62, mild anxiety, 50.50 ± 22.63, severe anxiety, and 44.50 ± 16.54, very severe anxiety they had. Among the investigated variables, the level of anxiety and depression is more related to smoking, Cryptorchidism, no history of varicocele, or history of infection.&#x0D; Conclusion: Infertile men, in addition to reducing their cognitive well-being, suffer a heavy psychological burden that can cause dysfunction and a decrease in sexual desire.

Comparative Effects of Cognitive Rehabilitation and Photobiomodulation on Drug Craving in Treatment-Seeking Opioid Addicts.

Background: Drug addiction refers to a maladaptive pattern of drug use that frequently leads to substance abuse problems and accompanying cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Among the crucial criteria of drug addiction, craving stands out as a potent factor contributing to ongoing drug abuse and relapse following period of abstinence. To date, there is no definitive method for eradicating opioid cravings. The introduction of novel neurocognitive interventions, such as cognitive rehabilitation and photobiomodulation (PBM), into the realm of psychiatric treatments holds promise due to the parallels between drug addiction and other psychiatric disorders. These innovative techniques offer potential value in addressing drug addiction. Objective: This study aimed to assess and compare the efficacy of cognitive rehabilitation and PBM in alleviating drug cravings among individuals undergoing addiction treatment in clinical settings. Methods: The research used randomized clinical trial as the chosen research method. The statistical population encompassed all clients receiving treatment for addiction at clinics, selected through the convenience sampling method, with α = 0.05 significance level and an effect size of 85%. Gpower software was utilized to determine three equal groups. Sixty-three participants, each having a mean total score higher than 3 out of 5 on the Desire for Drug Questionnaire (DDQ), were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (n = 21 each) and a control group (n = 21). For the assessment of immediate and periodic opioid craving, the DDQ and the Obsessive Compulsive Drug Use Scale were used. In the low-level laser group, an 810 nm wavelength with continuous irradiation was applied twice a week at a distance of 1 cm by 1 cm to the prefrontal part of the brain for duration of 6 weeks (12 sessions). In the brain rehabilitation group, the stop signal and n-back tasks software were used twice a week for period of 6 weeks (comprising 12 sessions, each lasting 30 min). Results: The results demonstrated that each intervention significantly reduced drug craving in both the post-test and follow-up phases compared to the control group. The Bonferroni post hoc test indicated that PBM was more effective than cognitive rehabilitation in terms of working memory (WM) and inhibitory control for reducing drug craving (p < 0.05). Conclusions: While both PBM and cognitive rehabilitation targeting WM and inhibitory control effectively reduced opioid drug craving, low-level laser therapy proved to be more effective than cognitive rehabilitation in this regard.

Reliability of Automated Biometrics in the Analysis of Enamel Rod End Patterns- In Vitro Study

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Ameloglyphics is the study of the distinctive patterns found on the enamel surface of teeth, which are different on each tooth and particular to each person. The purpose of this study was to compare the enamel print patterns on the buccal and lingual surfaces of teeth to see if there are any appreciable differences, and to evaluate the sensitivity and reliability of an automated biometrics software. Method: The study involved 62 individuals including 36 females and 26 males, from age range 15-60 years. From each individual one tooth sample was analyzed using a light microscope to capture images of the buccal and lingual surfaces middle third. These images were then analyzed using biometric software called Source AFIS, which processed the images and displayed enamel patterns. Data were entered and analyzed using GPower software (version 3.0). Chi-square test and Goodness of fit tests were done to compare the enamel rod end patterns between the teeth surfaces These enamel patterns were classified according to the “Manjunath Classification”. Result: The study found that there were no notable distinctions in enamel print patterns when comparing the teeth buccal and lingual surfaces. All 62 samples analyzed showed a high degree of similarity in enamel print patterns on both surfaces. This finding suggests that the same developmental, environmental, and genetic factors likely influence the enamel print patterns on both surfaces of a tooth. Conclusion: The samples' high frequency of comparable sub-patterns on both the buccal and lingual surfaces suggests that they are very similar to one another. This implies that tooth prints may be a valuable tool for forensic personal identification, particularly in the area of forensic dentistry.

DETERMINASI WHISTLEBLOWING INTENTION MELALUI SIKAP ETHICAL AWARENESS DAN ETHICAL JUDGEMENT

Financial violations that occurred in Indonesia show no signs of ending soon. In the KPK report in 2022, there were 4,623 reports of alleged corruption through email and the KPK whistleblower system. This research was conducted empirically to reveal whether ethical awareness and ethical judgment affect a person's intention to whistleblow. The method used in this study is quantitative research method. Data collection is carried out in this using non-probability sampling or voluntary sampling techniques. Because in this study researchers collected data by distributing research questionnaires online through google form. The population in this study is FEB UHAMKA students who have obtained business law lessons. The number of samples obtained in this study was 249 respondents, this number of samples is above the minimum number of samples previously obtained using G-Power software. Then researchers use structural equation models with partial least square techniques through smartpls 4.0 software. The results of this study show that ethical awareness has a positive effect on the intention to whistleblow. Likewise with the variable of ethical judgment, it has a positive effect on the intention to do whistleblowing.&#x0D; Keywords: Ethical Awareness, Ethical Judgement, Whistleblowing

Prediction of Corona anxiety based on personality characteristics and self-discipline in vaccinated people at the vaccination center of the Prophet's (PBUH) complex

Background and Aim: The rapid spread and epidemic, its high mortality rate and the absence of any definite and approved treatment and medicine for Corona have caused severe disorders. The aim of the current research was to predict corona anxiety based on the personality characteristics of self-care in vaccinated people at the vaccination center. Method: The method of the current research is quantitative and has been implemented in a descriptive-correlational way, and it is practical in terms of the purpose of this research. The study population of this research is all the people who visited the vaccination center of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Complex of West Tehran Azad University in the Fall 2021. Among these people, 400 vaccinated people who received the second dose were selected as a sample based on the amount calculated by Gpower software in a simple random manner. Personality, self-diagnosis and corona anxiety tests were taken from the subject. The data were analyzed using the statistical method SEM. Results: The results show that Corona anxiety is predicted based on personality traits and self-diagnosis. The path coefficient of neuroticism (P&lt;0.001, β=0.419), extroversion (P=0.002, β=0.160) has a positive and significant effect on corona anxiety and flexibility (P&lt;0.001), β=-0.23) and pleasantness (P&lt;0.001, β=-0.332) have a significant and negative effect on Corona anxiety. Also, the path coefficient of the effect of responsibility on corona anxiety has no significant effect (P=0.464, β=0.036). The path coefficient of the effect of self-care on corona anxiety has a positive and significant effect (P&lt;0.001, 290/ β = 0). Conclusion: During the corona virus epidemic, the media plays an active role in informing about the news and events caused by this epidemic. Therefore, these notifications will lead to high physiological stimulation and, as a result, negative emotions of people, which leads to people not being successful in regulating their emotions and increases self-morbidity. Accordingly, self-diagnosis is also associated with an increase in anxiety about Corona. Therefore, it is not far from the expectation that self-diagnosis predicts corona anxiety in vaccinated people.

Analysis of the Correlation Between Healthy Lifestyle Patterns and Work Stress in Psychiatric Nurses

Introduction: This study explores the status of mental healthcare workers in the eastern region with respect to work pressure, health-promoting lifestyle patterns, and their related factors, which can provide an important reference to aid the formulation and development of health promotion strategies for such individuals. Methods: A total of 115 questionnaires were distributed and 112 valid questionnaires were recovered, with a recovery rate of 97.4%. The number of samples required for regression analysis was 99, as calculated using G-power software. The effect of work stress on health-promoting lifestyle patterns (β=-0.342, p&lt;0.001) was negative, indicating that a health-promoting lifestyle was better and less stressful. Results: This accounted for 11.70% of the total variation in the health-promoting lifestyle scores (F=14.164, p&lt;0.001, R=0.342). The important predictive variables of health-promoting lifestyle patterns had the greatest influence on work stress (β=-0.302, p=0.001). Discussion: The results of the comprehensive analysis showed that the standardized score of the health-promoting lifestyle of psychiatric nurses was 60.86 points. The overall health-promoting lifestyle of this study was lower than that of clinical nurses in two regional hospitals in Pingtung (the standardized score index is 64.84). This shows that the health-promoting lifestyle of psychiatric nursing staff is only better than that of public health-related staff in the same nursing work, and its overall health-promoting lifestyle is slightly worse than that of general nursing staff and school nurses. Conclusions: This influence was negative, indicating that the greater the work pressure, the worse the implementation of health-promoting lifestyle patterns. Creating a friendly workplace and implementing workplace health-promoting programs, organizing and encouraging psychiatric caregivers to participate in networking activities, and form families can help reduce mental health care workers’ work pressure, improve health, and promote lifestyle participation thus maintaining physical and mental health status.

A new digital literacy framework to mitigate misinformation in social media infodemic

PurposeThis study aims to examine how digital literacy competency can mitigate misinformation in social media among young adults. In recent years, concerns over misinformation have triggered a renewed interest in the aspect of digital literacy. Many young adults in Malaysia are not able to differentiate between real news and fake news. Although there are plenty of studies examining fake news, studies examining the mitigation of misinformation through the lens of digital literacy are still rudimentary.Design/methodology/approachThis research adopted a quantitative approach by conducting a cross-sectional survey among university students in Malaysia to examine how their digital literacy competency influences misinformation. The sample size was estimated GPower software. A total of 134 respondents between the age of 19 and 25 were sampled because young adults in this age group tend to show little difference in their digital literacy level. Structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to examine the proposed model.FindingsThe study results reveal that two of the three domains of digital literacy competence, technical literacy and cognitive literacy, have a positive association in reducing misinformation among university students; however, socio-emotional literacy has the opposite effect. Additionally, the survey also explicates that hedonic motivation helps in misinformation mitigation, whereas habit does not.Originality/valueTheoretically, this study contributes to the literature by revealing how digital literacy can help in identifying misinformation masquerading as valid information through proper verification and analysis, especially in the digital age where everyone is susceptible to misinformation. The results of the study also contribute to the development of a new digital literacy framework that can cultivate a digitally literate generation who can navigate the informational landscape smartly and therefore distinguish between facts and fake news.

Cold Stress Protocol In Brown Adipose Tissue Activation In Obese Men

PURPOSE: To measure the activation of brown adipose tissue by cold stress protocol in obese men. METHODS: 24 male military from Brazilian Army were evaluated (38.5 ± 1.8 years, BMI:30.7 ± 2.9 kg/m2,body fat:31.0 ± .2%). The maximum and medium supraclavicular temperature (TScvMax/TScvMed) from right/left sides and the maximum and medium sternum temperature (TStrMax/TStrMed) were register using the infrared camera E75 FLIR®, in two moments. First, volunteers remain 30 min in a thermoneutral environment (22.6 ± 0.2 °C) for thermalization. Second, hands were submerged in a container with ice water at the temperature of 13.0 ± 0.4 °C, during 5 min after. The body composition was evaluated using double X-ray absorptiometry. Kolmogorov-Smirnov normality test applied and confirmed parametric approach. The data were analyzed by SPSS® 25.0, running Student’s t-test two paired samples. The effect-size (Cohen's d) was calculated with GPower software. Significance level at p < 0.05. The images were analyzed using FLIR Tools® software. RESULTS: On the TScvMax was observed a significant increase on the right side from 33.6 ± 0.4 °C to 34.1 ± 0.6 °C (p < 0.001;d = 0.787) and on the left side 33.3 ± 0.6 °C to 34.0 ± 06.4 °C (p < 0.001;d = 0.787). On the TScvMed also was observed a significant increase on the right side from 32.8 ± 0.4 °C to 33.4 ± 0.6 °C (p < 0.001;d = 0.787) and on the left side 32.5 ± 0.5 °C to 33.1 ± 0.5 °C (p < 0.001;d = 0.787). But it was not observed in the control region (Sternum) where there was no BAT for TMax and TMed (p = 0.923 and p = 0.869), respectively. CONCLUSIONS: Cold stress protocol proved to be effective in BAT activation, increasing the temperature in the supraclavicular region for the obesity men group. This protocol ican be used in the clinical evaluation. It is suggested that in future studies other protocols with less time of exposure to the cold be studied, thus reducing the discomfort of the evaluated individual.

Comparison of Marginal Compliance and Microleakage of CL V Restorations in Deciduous Anterior Teeth Using Two Different RMGI Liners

Introduction: Microleakage has always been a problem in restorative dentistry. To decrease microleakage, different restorative techniques and materials have been recommended. The purpose of this study was to evaluate micro leakage of the composite restoration in deciduous anterior teeth using the open sandwich technique by two different liners.&#x0D; Materials &amp; Methods: This cross-sectional experimental study was conducted at Khorasgan University in 2019. A total of sixty intact deciduous canine teeth were divided into 3 groups of 20. At the buccal surface of the specimens, the Class V cavity was extracted at 1 mm below the CEJ (Cementoenamel junction) and in groups 1 and 2, ionoseal liner and Fuji II ionomer glass were placed at the buccal floor. Cavities were restored with Z250 composite resin. In group 3 which served as the control, restorations was perfromed without liners. All samples are prepared for establishment after dying in methylene blue 0.5% solution. The buccal lingual incisions with a thickness of 1 mm were inspected under stereo microscope for micro leakage. A total of 5 samples were extracted from each group via random sampling to examine the marginal compliance under SEM (Scanning electron microscope). The intergroup comparisons were made using the chi-square and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Besides, intra-group comparisons were performed using the Mann-Whitney U test. All statistical procedures were performed at a significance level of less than 0.05 (p value &lt; 0.05) using Gpower software.&#x0D; Results: The outcome of this study showed that microleakage of gingival margin in open sandwich techniques with ionoseal and Fuji II (group 1, 2) was significantly higher than in control group (p value = 0.033).but in comparison between group 1,2 there was no significant difference (p value = 0.795). In SEM evaluation there was no significant difference in gingival microleakage (p value = 0.232).&#x0D; Conclusion: Use of two liners: Ionoseal and Fuji II in Class V cavities restored by opensandwich technique in deciduce anterior teeth can reduce gingival microleakage.

Audiovisual Media’s Effectiveness on Community Knowledge about First-Aid Accidents

Traffic accident is one of the most significant causes of death globally. Handling accident victims within the first hour is a critical time to save accident victims and avoid bad conditions or death. People who do not provide first aid do not have good knowledge and skills about first aid. Efforts to increase knowledge can be made through counseling. The learning media used in general are two, namely electronic media and print media. This study aim to determine audiovisual media's effectiveness in increasing public knowledge. The design used pre-experiment one group, pre-test post-test. Instruments used questionnaires and audiovisual media. The samples used were village management and surrounding communities, and sampling using g-power software 3.1 obtained the results of 56 respondents. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test. The study showed that public knowledge about first aid measures in accidents before being given audiovisual media good knowledge (73.2%). However, after being given audiovisual press, almost all respondents had significantly increased knowledge in the category of good knowledge (98.2%). There is a significant effect of the effectiveness of the audiovisual method in increasing public understanding of as many as 14 respondents on first aid actions in accidents with a p-value = .0001 ( 0.05). Public knowledge of first aid is urgently needed to save accident victims. People who already know the importance of community assistance can perform first aid so that injuries do not become severe.

Pulmonary function changes in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Background: Cholecystectomy, surgical removal of the gallbladder, is one of the most common elective procedures performed by general surgeons.Upper abdominal operations may induce postoperative restrictive ventilatory defects. They are more pronounced in open procedures, yet also seen in laparoscopic ones cholecystectomy.Methods: This observational study entitled “pulmonary function changes in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy” was conducted after clearance from board of studies and ethical committee in the department of general surgery, Sharda hospital, school of medical sciences and research (Greater Noida) during the period 2019-2021. The study population has been calculated by using G-power software with 80% of the power and 5% of the significance level. The total sample size was determined to be 100 patients.Results: The study population consisted of 34 (34.0%) belonged to 19-30 years. There were 23 (23.0%) males and 77 (77.0%) females among study population. The mean forced vital capacity (FVC) (L), FEV1 (L), FEV1/FVC (%), FEF 25-75 (L) and SpO2 was compared between Pre-operative and post-operative using the paired t test. Mean FVC (L), FEV1 (L), FEV1/FVC (%), FEF 25-75 (L) and SpO2 decreased significantly from pre-operatively to post-operatively.Conclusions: To conclude my study, it has been observed that pulmonary function variables (FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, FEF-25-75%) were significantly impaired after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Prediction of corona anxiety based on self-diagnosis in vaccinated people

The aim of the current research is to predict corona anxiety based on self-reported illness in vaccinated people at the vaccination center. The method of the current research is quantitative and has been implemented in a descriptive-correlational way, and it is practical in terms of the purpose of this research. The study population of this research is all the people who visited the vaccination center of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) Complex of West Tehran Azad University in the fall of 1400. Among these people, 400 vaccinated people who received the second dose were selected as a sample based on the amount calculated by Gpower software in a simple random manner. Self-diagnosis and Corona anxiety tests were taken from the subject. The data were analyzed using the statistical method of multivariate analysis of covariance. The results show that corona anxiety is predicted based on self-diagnosis. There is a positive and significant effect of the path coefficient of self-care on corona anxiety (p&lt;0.001, β=0.290).

The Effect of Sports Exercises on Students' Differentiation and Perfectionism

This study aimed to determine the effect of sports exercises on students' differentiation and perfectionism. The present study was applied in terms of purpose and terms of the method used; it was a quasi-experimental study with a pretest-posttest design with a control group. The statistical population includes; female students of the first year of high school who were studied using peer matching between the ages of 13-15. Due to the quasi-experimental nature of the research through G-Power software, 32 students in the experimental group and 15 students in the control group were studied. Data collection was based on Azimkhani, Hejazi &amp;amp; Aminzadeh’s training protocol (2019), as well as the Perfectionism Questionnaire (Hill, Huelsman, Furr, Kibler, Vicente, &amp;amp; Kennedy, 2004) and the Differentiation Questionnaire (Drake, Murdock, Marszalek, &amp;amp; Barber, 2015). Based on the findings; Can be observed through dependent t-test and analysis of covariance; In the experimental group in the pre-test and post-test in the variable components of differentiation and perfectionism, the significant levels of the dependent t-test are less than 0.05. Therefore, it can be said; significant changes have been made in the variables of differentiation and perfectionism in pre-test and post-test. Conclusion; According to the findings, to increase the psychological and physical factors and the effect of the sports coach, all other factors; Including educational support, the quality of the halls, and educational environments, can be a serious help for students. On the other hand, the type of training along with professional trainers can be a great help for all students, even elite athletes.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM ON CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

Corporate Sustainability (CS) involves an organisation to obey the principles of sustainable development that evolved from the corporate management paradigm, which is used deliberately as an alternative to the traditional growth and profit-maximization model. The construction industry has an important role in the economy of the country. This paper aims to investigate the relationships between MCS and CS in the construction industry. The study focused on the central and southern region of Peninsular Malaysia which comprises 726 companies listed in Real Estate Housing Development Association (REHDA) and 77 companies listed on Bursa Malaysia. Management Control System (MCS) is defined as the process by which managers assure that resources are obtained and used effectively and efficiently in the accomplishment of the organisation’s objectives and organisation success. In this study, simple random sampling was used in the data collection. The sample size was determined by using G-power software and the respondents of the study are 84 in total. Structural Equation Model of Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) software in SmartPLS 3.2.9 was used to examine the relationship between CS and MCS. The adapted questionnaire was based on two established questionnaire. The results of the study suggest that MCS has a positive impact on CS of the construction industry. The result is consistent with previous studies looking at the relationship between MCS and CS. In conclusion, from the result of this study, the housing development contractors are highly encouraged to implement MCS in increasing their CS because organization with high level of control systems have a higher level of sustainability in the industry. As this is considered to be a pioneer study, the finding of this study has laid a foundation for future directions and exploration in the context of MCS and CS of organisations.