Online Search Research Articles

Learning to search and learning to slow down or “The quick and the dead”

PurposeThis study examines the temporal dynamics shaping our understanding of search in education and the role language plays in legitimising these dynamics. It critiques the way online search is discursively constructed using home-education as a case study, and problematises how particular discourses are privileged, whom this privileging serves, as well as the likely consequences.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as its methodological framework. Search and discursive practices were recorded during observations, search-tasks and interviews with five Australian home-educating families. Discursive features from the Google interface were also analysed.FindingsA discursive privileging of hasty search practices was identified. This was found alongside largely ineffectual search, but participants continued to discursively represent search as fast and easy. The study highlights the complex co-option of discourses surrounding online search that privilege particular temporal and commercial landscapes.Originality/valueThis study contributes new knowledge regarding time as a context for understanding search behaviours, locating the perception of temporal scarcity in education within broader discursive and social structures. To date, no studies are found which investigate the temporal factors surrounding search in home-education. Increasing global reliance upon online search means the findings have broad significance, as does the proliferation of home-education induced by COVID-19. Additionally, while much work problematises the power search engines wield to privilege certain discourses, few investigate the day-to-day discursive practices of searchers affording Google and others this power.

Building a searchable online corpus of Australian and New Zealand aligned speech

ABSTRACT Advances in automatic speech recognition technology, increases in bandwidth availability, and the widespread use of video streaming and sharing platforms have opened new horizons for corpus phonetics. CoANZSE Audio, a searchable online version of the Corpus of Australian and New Zealand Spoken English, provides access to over 195 million words of transcribed speech from transcripts of videos uploaded to YouTube by councils and other local government entities in Australia and New Zealand. Audio and forced alignment files are also available, making the resource suitable for the investigation of a range of research questions pertaining to morphosyntax, phonetics, and discourse. The resource, which is freely available via login through CLARIN, Europe’s main language resources infrastructure network, was created through the use of open-source tools and software: yt-dlp, a Python library for collecting data from video and streaming websites; the Montreal Forced Aligner, a recent neural network alignment suite; and Parselmouth-Praat, Python bindings for the Praat acoustic analysis software. The website is powered by BlackLab, which combines a powerful search engine based on Apache Lucene with an intuitive web frontend. CoANZSE Audio may be useful for the investigation of regional differentiation of language features, and with additional annotation, differences in feature use according to social or demographic groups. Recent applications have included studies of double modals, a rare syntactic feature, and apology sequences. The nature of the audio and alignment data may make the resource especially suitable for the study of regional phonetic variation. Furthermore, the methods used to create the resource may be of interest to researchers seeking to adopt a pipeline approach for the creation of specialized corpora from publicly available online content.

Integration of ChatGPT in IMG Study Strategies: An Exploratory Study of User Experiences and Perceptions

Introduction: IMGs face extensive challenges when preparing to enter a foreign workforce, such as adapting to new learning systems and studying without guidance, which can be alleviated by using AI tools like ChatGPT to supplement their studies by explaining concepts, generating questions, and providing personalized feedback. Aims: To explore International Medical Graduate’s (IMG) experiences with ChatGPT by integrating it into their study strategies for the United States Medical License exam (USMLE) preparation. Methods: This prospective study comprises 305 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) actively preparing for the United States Medical License exam (USMLE) . Data collection included qualitative semi structured interviews and Quantitative surveys via Google Forms. Quantitative data was analyzed with the help of SPSS version 27 for descriptive statistics and inferential analysis. Results: A total of 305 participant reported diverse sources through which they gained awareness about ChatGPT where Social media (31.15%) and online search platforms (28.52%) were primary sources .Word of mouth (18.69%), blogs (8.85%), friends (9.51%), and news outlets (3.28%) also contributed. Nearly half of the participants (49.5%) actively preparing for USMLE predominantly used it for concept clarification and practice question sessions (31.15%) , exam preparation and content clarification (28.52%) and summarization of study materials (18.69%). 49.5% found it helpful for preparation, others expressed dissent. Satisfaction ratings averaged at 3.7, indicating moderate satisfaction Participants willingness to recommend ChatGPT averaged at 7.2, showcasing a generally positive inclination. Participants highlighted ChatGPT's usefulness for various study-related activities. Recommendations for improvement included refining responses for accuracy and addressing concerns about plagiarism and reliability .Some participants did not observe noticeable improvements in their USMLE performance despite using ChatGPT. Conclusion: Participants reported that ChatGPT was beneficial for concept clarification and practice questions, though concerns about accuracy and potential plagiarism were noted. The study concludes that while ChatGPT holds significant promise as a supplementary study tool, users should verify information for accuracy and combine its use with traditional study methods to enhance comprehensive understanding. Incorporating ChatGPT into medical curricula as a supplementary tool, with proper training on responsible use, could further maximize its benefits.

Effect of Psychotherapy on Intolerance of Uncertainty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Intolerance of uncertainty (IU) is the tendency to react negatively on affective, cognitive and behavioural levels to uncertain situations and to harbour negative beliefs about the implications of uncertainty. IU has been linked to psychopathology and shown to impact treatment outcomes. This study systematically reviewed the literature and performed a meta-analysis of the effects of psychotherapy on IU. A total of 22 studies (1491 participants) were identified in online searches and included in the meta-analyses. Analyses were performed on studies with passive and active control conditions. The pooled effect on IU from studies with passive control was large (g = -0.94 [95% CI -1.25 to -0.62]) but with significant heterogeneity. Pooled effects on IU from studies with active controls were not significant. Moderator analysis showed that among studies with a passive control condition, studies that recruited participants from clinical care facilities produced smaller effect sizes. Among studies with an active control condition, study quality significantly moderated the results, with higher quality leading to a larger effect size. These results indicate that changes in IU may be difficult to reliably achieve in psychotherapy and leave many questions about the effect of psychotherapy on IU unanswered, such as what active components produced the observed changes in studies with passive control.

Evolution of orthodontic aligners: A narrative review

Clear aligners seem to be a new modality for patients undergoing orthodontic treatment; the initial concept of this treatment evolved in the 20th century. Remensnyder’s “Flex-O-Tite” appliance led to the introduction of the aligner, from this Kesling tooth positioner appliance made up of rubber-based 1945 proposed the concept of using it for minor tooth movements in a sequential series. The purpose of this article is to provide information about chronologically ordered evolution of aligners. Various types of generations and attachments used in different aligner systems. An online search was done using databases from PubMed and Google Scholar to find the articles. Database search was done with the following string: ((aligners [Title/Abstract]) AND (comparison [Title/Abstract])) AND (((fixed appliance [Title/Abstract]) OR (braces [Title/Abstract])) OR (fixed orthodontic appliance [Title/Abstract])). 3 articles are included in the narrative review to evaluate the better outcomes of the treatment effectiveness between fixed orthodontic treatment and aligners with short summary of chronological ordered evolution, generations and attachments of aligners. The overall effectiveness of orthodontic treatment depends upon the knowledge of clinician therefore knowledge about recent advances is important for proper treatment of the patient.

Depth and Quality of Recommendations in Popular Sources About How to Play with Infants: Content Analysis

Aim Systematically evaluate the depth and quality of play recommendations provided in popular sources for parents of infants in the first year of life. Methods This represents the second stage of a larger analysis of educational content available to parents. Two coders (>90% agreement) extracted and coded play activities from popular websites, applications, and books screened from a systematic online search. Depth of instruction variables were extracted. Activity quality was rated based on opportunities for child-initiated movement, problem-solving with objects, and responsive communication. Results 4370 play activities from 214 sources were analyzed. Activities were likely to suggest specific ages for infants and that a caregiver be present. Less than half of the activities incorporated toys or provided guidance about how to position or physically support infants. Activity quality was low; most activities did not explicitly encourage parents to provide opportunities for child-initiated movement, problem-solving with objects, or quality communication. Conclusions Parents may encounter a large number of play activities in popular sources, but the depth of instruction and quality of those activities could be improved. Provision of higher-quality education to parents may enhance parent-child play interactions to positively impact parent and child outcomes, especially for children at risk for delays.

The access and invasiveness-based classification of medical procedures to clarify non-invasive from different forms of minimally invasive and open surgery.

The rapid development of less invasive and traumatic medical procedures has resulted in a mixture of terms used to describe them, without any agreed definition for each. This is confusing to both medical professionals and patients and can lead to unrealistic patient expectations. The aim of this article is to show the current confused nomenclature and to suggest a new, simple classification based on access and invasiveness (AI) that can be applied to any medical procedure. We performed an online search for definitions for 'non-invasive', 'non-surgical', 'minimally invasive', 'minimal access', 'pinhole' and 'keyhole'. We then searched peer-reviewed medical papers (PRMPs) and patient facing websites (PFWs) for the following index procedures, to see which of the original 6 terms were used to describe them: transvaginal ultrasound, sclerotherapy for leg veins, botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, endovenous thermal ablation and laparoscopic gall bladder removal. We found a wide variety of definitions for each of the initial terms. In both PRMPs and PFWs, there were a variety of terms used for each index procedure (i.e.: transvaginal ultrasound, injections of sclerotherapy, botulinum toxin or dermal fillers being both 'non-invasive' and 'minimally invasive') showing confusion in the classification of procedures. We suggested the 'AI classification' based on access (A - none, B - natural orifice or C - penetrating an epithelial surface) and invasiveness (1 - none, 2 - surface damage, 3 - needle = <21G, 4 - cannula >21G but not a surgical trocar, 5 - surgical trocars or small incisions and 6 - incisions). The current confusion of terms used for procedures that are less invasive than the open surgical alternatives leads to confusion and possible false patient expectations. We have proposed an AI classification that can be applied easily to any procedure, giving a uniform classification for medical professionals and patients to understand.

Associations between diet and nutritional supplements and colorectal cancer: A systematic review.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers around the world. The link between nutrients and the likelihood of developing CRC remains uncertain. The primary objective of the present study was to investigate the potential connection between dietary intake/dietary supplements and the occurrence of CRC through a literature review. A comprehensive online search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from January 1990 to March 2023 using appropriate keywords. A systematic search was conducted for clinical trials and cohort studies in order to determine the relationship between dietary components/supplements and CRC. The intake of long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 LCPUFAs), consisting of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), has the potential to decrease the likelihood of developing CRC (eight studies found positive effects and four studies found no association). Some other dietary components such as probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics may contribute to suppressing CRC development (three studies found positive effects, whereas three studies did not find any association). There is inconclusive evidence that supplementation with certain micronutrients including vitamin D (one trial found positive effects and another trial reported no association), folate, zinc, and selenium may reduce the risk of CRC. Some dietary supplements such as n-3 LCPUFAs and probiotics have the potential to reduce the risk of developing CRC. Further studies are necessary to validate these results and understand the underlying mechanisms.

Peri-operative, oncological and functional outcomes of robotic versus transanal total mesorectal excision in patients with rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Comparative outcomes of robotic low anterior resection (rTME) and trans-anal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) in patients with low rectal cancer were evaluated. A systematic online search was conducted using the following databases: PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane database, The Virtual Health Library, Clinical trials.gov and Science Direct. Comparative studies of rTME versus TaTME for low rectal cancer were included. Primary outcomes were postoperative complications, including anastomotic leak, surgical site infection, and Clavien-Dindo complication rate. Total operative time, conversion to open surgery, intra-operative blood loss, intensive therapy unit (ITU) and total hospital length of stay (LOS), oncological outcomes and functional outcomes were the other evaluated outcome parameters. A total of 12 studies with a total number of 3025 patients divided between rTME (n = 1881) and TaTME (n = 1144) groups were included. There was no significant difference between the two groups for total operative time (P = 0.39), conversion to open surgery (P = 0.29) and intra-operative blood loss (P = 0.62). Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3 complication rate (P = 0.47), anastomotic leak (P = 0.89), rates of re-operation (P = 0.62) and re-admission (P = 0.92), R0 resections (P = 0.52), ITU LOS (P = 0.63) and total hospital LOS (P = 0.30) also showed similar results between the two groups. However, the rTME group had higher rates of total harvested lymph nodes (P = 0.04) and complete total mesorectal excision (TME) resections (P = 0.05). Albeit with a limited dataset, the Wexner and low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) scores showed better functional results in the rTME group compared with the TaTME group (P = 0.0009 and P = 0.00001, respectively). Compared with TaTME, rTME seems to provide better functional outcomes, higher lymph node yield and more complete TME resections with a similar post-operative complications profile.

Assessing readability of online patient educational material on concussion and return to play.

Concussions are self-limited forms of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Gradual return to play (RTP) is crucial to minimizing the risk of second impact syndrome. Online patient educational materials (OPEM) are often used to guide decision-making. Previous literature has reported that grade-level readability of OPEM is higher than recommended by the American Medical Association and the National Institutes of Health. The authors evaluated the readability of OPEM on concussion and RTP. An online search engine was used to identify websites providing OPEM on concussion and RTP. Text specific to concussion and RTP was extracted from each website and readability was assessed using the following six standardized indices: Flesch Reading Ease (FRE), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Gunning Fog Index, Coleman-Liau Index, Simple Measure of Gobbledygook Index, and Automated Readability Index. One-way ANOVA and Tukey's post hoc test were used to compare readability across sources of information. There were 59 concussion and RTP articles, and readability levels exceeded the recommended 6th grade level, irrespective of the source of information. Academic institutions published OPEM at simpler readability levels (higher FRE scores). Private organizations published OPEM at more complex (higher) grade-level readability levels in comparison with academic and nonprofit institutions (p < 0.05). The readability of OPEM on RTP after concussions exceeds the literacy of the average American. There is a critical need to modify the concussion and RTP OPEM to improve comprehension by a broad audience.

Quality and Readability of Online Health Information on Common Urologic Cancers: Assessing Barriers to Health Literacy in Urologic Oncology.

A growing number of Americans search online for health information related to urologic oncologic care each year. The American Medical Association recommends that medical information be written at a maximum sixth-grade level in order to be comprehensible by the majority of patients. As such, it is important to assess the quality and readability of online patient education material that patients are being exposed to. A Google search was performed using the terms "testicular cancer," "prostate cancer," "kidney cancer," and "bladder cancer," and the top 30 results for each were reviewed. Websites were categorized based on their source. Readability was assessed using the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, the Gunning Frequency of Gobbledygook, and the Simple Measure of Gobbledygook indices. Quality was assessed using the DISCERN Quality Index (1-5 scale). A total of 91 websites were included in our analysis. On average, online health information pertaining to urologic cancers is written at a 10th- to 11th-grade reading level, which is significantly higher than that of an average American adult and that recommended by the American Medical Association (P < .01). The overall quality of websites was 3.4 ± 0.7, representing moderate to high quality. There was no significant difference in readability based on cancer type or information source. Despite being of moderate to high quality, online patient education materials related to common urologic cancers are often written at a grade level that exceeds the reading level of an average American adult. This presents as a barrier to online health literacy and calls into question the utility of these resources.

Analysis and Identification of Rare and Prevalent Breakpoints in Chromosomal rearrangements in Adult and Pediatric with B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL): A Systematic Review

Background: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is a complex disorder that includes multiple genetic changes, one of the main causes of which is rare and common chromosomal translocations that lead to abnormal gene fusions. This abnormal fusion produces a new protein that causes the leukemia cells. These types of rearrangements usually occur in lymphoma and result in the movement of genetic material between different chromosomes or within chromosomes. This systematic review aims to evaluate published studies and investigate the role and importance of common and rare chromosomal translocations in the occurrence of B-ALL. Material and Methods: This systematic review investigated and evaluated the evidence regarding the effect of chromosomal translocations in adults and pediatrics with B-ALL. This review was based on the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analysis checklists. A literature search was conducted using international databases (such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Research Gate, Google Scholar, and Cochrane Systematic Reviews database). Only English-language articles published between January 2010 and January 2023 including MESH terms such as ALL, B-ALL, and chromosomal translocations were selected. Seventy-five related studies had the necessary criteria to be examined in the present study. Results: A total of 237 articles were retrieved in the online search. The excluded articles included research on other types of leukemia in adults and children, descriptive studies, case studies, studies related to animal models of leukemogenesis, and comparisons of common treatment methods of leukemia grouping cancers. Finally, seventy-five studies were identified as eligible for inclusion in this systematic review. Conclusion: This review provides a comprehensive assessment of common and rare chromosomal translocations that can lead to the development of cancer cells. Chromosomal translocations play a role as diagnostic markers and important prognostic indicators and help specialists adjust treatment approaches according to their occurrence.

Evaluation Left Ventricle Performance in hypertensive patients using heart ultrasound and levels of a salt-producing brain peptide in blood

Background: we studied on 100 patients in total, with 56 in the 'LV dysfunction' group and the rest in the 'control' group to evaluate of left ventricular functioning in hypertensive patients by examining the ultrasound of the heart by tracking the scores and their association with levels of a salt-producing brain peptide in the blood. . To find relevant research, a thorough online search was conducted. Data were retrieved and synthesized from the included studies after they were evaluated for quality and risk of bias. The findings demonstrated a robust association between B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) levels and speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE) derived indices of left ventricular (LV) performance in hypertension individuals. The findings of this review highlight the potential of STE as a valuable tool for evaluating LV performance in hypertensive patients and its association with BNP levels in Baghdad. Aim: This study aims to find out how hypertension patients' LV function, as determined by speckle-tracking echocardiography (STE), correlated with B-type natriuretic peptide BNP levels in the blood. Methods: All subjects had echocardiographic tests using a commercially available ultrasonography equipment equipped with a phased-array transducer operating at 3.5 MHz, with the following parameters measured: Biplane with a few tweaks for this study, the LVEF was calculated using Simpson's method ,the left ventricular systolic volume (SV) ,systolic volume at the end of the left ventricle (LVESV), in order to determine the LVMI, the Devereux formula was used and the filling ratio of early to late diastole (E/A ratio). They were compared with a healthy group (control) to obtain accurate results. Results: There were statistically significant differences in LVEF, LVEDV, LVESV, LVMI, E/A ratio, E/e' ratio, and global longitudinal strain (GLS) between the control and LV dysfunction groups. Diastolic dysfunction was more common in LV dysfunction patients, and they also had lower GLS values than the control group. The levels of BNP were shown to have a favorable relationship with numerous echocardiographic parameters. Hypertensive individuals had greater BNP levels than the control group. The LVH group also had greater levels of BNP than the non-LVH group.

Additive Manufacturing Technologies in Dentistry (A Review)

Background: Significant advancements have been observed in the additive manufacturing (AM) technology industry in recent decades. Due to the inherent variations among each AM manufacturing technique, new areas of investigation continually arise and require consideration. Additionally, the novel applications of additive manufacturing present new difficulties and possibilities for targeted focus. The aim of this manuscript is to conduct a comprehensive literature review that describes the various processing methods, precision levels, types of materials utilized, and potential applications of 3D printing technology in the field of dentistry. Data: An online search was conducted on databases including Research Gate, Google Scholar, and PubMed to identify potential applications of AM technologies in the dental industry. The most relevant studies on the subject were selected, including English-language articles published between 2006 and 2022. Conclusion: It is feasible to incorporate a variety of AM techniques in dentistry, which has led to improved workflow and acceptable clinical results. Moreover, the different technologies of 3D printing have a broad array of potential applications, enabling the development of novel and optimized techniques to produce dental products.

Application of Stakeholder Theory in Education Management: A Comprehensive Systematic Literature Review (SLR)

Under the guidance of Keele's (2007) suggested methodology, this systematic literature review (SLR) explores the application of stakeholder theory in education management. The study, which was organized into phases for planning, reviewing, conducting, and reporting, sought to provide a thorough analysis of current trends, the effect of stakeholder strategies on educational success, and challenges to their application. Major online databases and search terms were used to find 767 papers, of which 55 primary studies were chosen for study. 14 thematic clusters were identified by Leximancer analysis, underscoring the importance of stakeholder theory in helping to comprehend educational organizations and improve decision-making procedures. It has become clear that promoting accountability, encouraging inclusion, and improving educational quality and relevance all depend heavily on stakeholder engagement. In order to enhance decision-making and overall school performance, the review highlights the significance of many stakeholder perspectives and voices in educational environments. Future study should look into novel techniques to engaging stakeholders, evaluate the impact over an extended period of time, and analyse the roles of newly emerging stakeholders. Despite the benefits of methodology, certain drawbacks are recognized, including possible biases in the literature selection process and an under-representation of stakeholder views. By resolving these issues and including many disciplinary viewpoints, the study's robustness may be improved, and the connection between stakeholder theory and education management can be better understood.

Embedding-based retrieval: measures of threshold recall and precision to evaluate product search

Modern product retrieval systems are becoming increasingly complex due to the use of extra product representations, such as user behavior, language semantics and product images. However, adding new information and complicating machine learning models does not necessarily lead to an improvement in online and business search performance, since after retrieval the product list is ranked, which introduces its own bias. Nevertheless, the business performance of a product search will be worse from ranking an incomplete list of products than a complete one, and the relevance of search results will not improve from perfect sorting of products that do not match the search query. Therefore, the main quality indicators for the products retrieval phase remain Recall and Precision at the k threshold. This paper compares several architectures of product retrieval systems in product search for e-commerce. To do this, the concepts of threshold Recall and Precision for information retrieval are investigated and the dependence of these measures on the order of issuance is revealed. An automatic procedure has been developed for calculating R@k and P@k, which allows us to compare the effectiveness of information retrieval systems. The proposed automatic procedure has been tested on the WANDS public dataset for several key architectures. The obtained values R@1000 = 84% ± 9% and P@10 = 67% ± 17% are at the level of SOTA models.

Understanding Economic Integration in Immigrant and Refugee Populations: A Scoping Review of Concepts and Metrics in the United States

In an increasingly mobile world, the integration of immigrants and displaced individuals is an important factor in creating cohesive and inclusive societies. Integration has different dimensions; this scoping review examines the conceptualization and measurement of economic integration among immigrants and refugees in the United States. Quantitative peer-reviewed journal papers measuring or conceptualizing the economic integration of first-generation documented adult immigrants or refugees in the United States, as well as relevant conceptual or theory papers on this topic, were included in the review. The search strategy included an online search of the Web of Science Core Collection, PsycINFO, Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA), and EconLit. Additional search strategies included scanning the reference lists of studies identified as relevant in the initial database search. An analysis of 72 studies included in the review using a data extraction table reveals seven key domains of economic integration: income and economic security, employment and occupational categories, assets and use of financial services, neighborhood and housing, health, education, and use of public assistance. Income and economic security emerged as the most common indicators of integration in the reviewed studies. Notably, less than half of the reviewed publications had a multidimensional approach to defining or measuring economic integration, and the majority of studies were focused on immigrants, with a smaller proportion dedicated to refugees. This review emphasizes the need for comprehensive frameworks in assessing economic integration among immigrants and refugees, reflecting the multifaceted nature of their economic integration experiences.

Marketing Communication Strategy in Peer-to-Peer Lending for Indodana Online Loan Services to Appeal to Millennial Customers

The impact of the internet on financial technology, or fintech, is evident in the marketing of various goods, particularly online loans through peer-to-peer lending platforms. Indodana, by leveraging advancements in information technology, has actively developed a marketing communication strategy to appeal to the millennial generation. This research employs qualitative methods to evaluate the marketing communication strategy applied to Indodana's online loan products, focusing on how the company develops and implements this strategy to attract millennial customers. Information was collected through interviews, observations, literature reviews, and online searches involving informants, including members of the marketing team, online loan clients, and potential customers. Utilizing a seven-stage marketing communication approach, encompassing goal setting, objective establishment, message content creation, media selection, development of the promotional mix, budgeting, and evaluation, the study found that Indodana's marketing communication strategy is highly advantageous. The use of innovative information technology and online media channels effectively attracts customers and potential clients with clear and appealing content. Furthermore, addressing the uneven access to information technology is crucial to ensuring the continued accessibility of offline services.

Homeopathy applied to Dentistry

Objective: To research, through literature review, the use of homeopathy as an alternative treatment for many pathologies involved in ​​dentistry field. Methodology: online searches using databases available at PUBMED Central and VHL/BIREME. Other platforms such as Web of Science, Science Direct and Google Academy. Results: Our search resulted in 25 articles. Conclusion: Despite the mysticism that surrounds it, the use of homeopathic medicines in dental treatments is, in fact, a scientifically proven alternative treatment, which helps in various pre and post surgical procedures, which has a low financial cost and great effectiveness, enabling a contribution to dental care. Scientific study in this area requires more research and clinical evidence, so that this practice is more widespread and used by dental surgeons, in addition to the application of homeopathy as a discipline in dentistry.

The Use of Intelligent Decision Support System in Traveloka Company's Decision-Making Process

The aviation industry is currently experiencing rapid growth due to advancements in information technology, which have transformed the way consumers search for information and book tickets online. Traveloka, founded in March 2012, is one of the companies that has successfully leveraged this technology optimally. With intelligent algorithms, Traveloka can analyze user preferences and provide suitable recommendations, although the effectiveness of its intelligent support system needs further investigation to enhance user satisfaction and operational efficiency. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Traveloka's intelligent support system in decision-making, using qualitative methods and a literature review approach. The development model proposed by Peter Fenrich is used to ensure that the system built can effectively and efficiently meet user needs. The research results show that Traveloka's intelligent support system is very helpful in providing accurate recommendations, increasing user satisfaction and operational efficiency, and providing a competitive advantage in the e-commerce market. Overall, the use of information technology and intelligent support systems at Traveloka significantly contributes to the advancement of the aviation industry, simplifies the ticket booking process, and enhances the company's competitiveness. Further research is needed to continue improving the effectiveness and efficiency of this system, thereby providing greater benefits for consumers and the company.