scholarly journals Dental Treatment Phobia and Its Relationship with Temperament Among Children

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (85) ◽  
pp. 107-132
Author(s):  
Mohammad Qassim Abdullah ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Child Temperament ◽  
The Other ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Dental Phobia ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Outpatient Children

The aim of this study was to identify the percentage of dental phobia among children, and its relartionship with temperament of children. The analytical descriptive methodology was used with two instruments: Dental phobia questionnaire and child temperament scale. The sample included (393) outpatient children in dental clinics of Aleppo University in the academic year of 2017-2018. The children aged between 6-13 years. The findings indicated that the mean of dental phobia was 31.5 while high level of dental phobia was 49.11. The dental phobia was significantly higher among females than among males. On the other hand, there were significantly positive correlation between dental phobia and the following factors: Activity, resistance, mood quality, distractibility, and negative correlation between dental phobia and the following factors: regular-ity, first reaction (approach), and adaptability.

scholarly journals Social Anxiety in Relation to Self-Esteem among University Students in Jordan

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Odeh Suleiman Murad
Keyword(s):  
Social Anxiety ◽  
University Students ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Personal Traits ◽  
Study Results ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Academic Year

People with social anxiety demonstrate different behavioral aspects such as nervousness, apprehension, fear, and concern that negatively affect their personal traits and self-esteem. The current study is designed to identify the relationship between social anxiety and self-esteem among university students. To achieve this purpose, the descriptive correlation approach was utilized. Social anxiety and self-esteem scales were applied to a sample of 334 university students in Jordan. The study results revealed a low level of social anxiety and a high level of self-esteem among participants. In addition, there was a statistically significant negative correlation between the level of social anxiety and self-esteem among participants. The study recommended holding workshops and seminars for fresh students at the beginning of each academic year, to alleviate their feeling of stress and social anxiety and to raise the level of their self-esteem.

Influence of Egg Characteristics on Survival, Growth and Feeding in Larval Walleye (Stizostedion vitreum)

1989 ◽  
Vol 46 (3) ◽  
pp. 516-521 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. E. Moodie ◽  
N. L. Loadman ◽  
M. D. Wiegand ◽  
J. A. Mathias
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Growth Rates ◽  
Egg Size ◽  
The Other ◽  
Stizostedion Vitreum ◽  
Mean Size ◽  
Survival And Growth ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

A subsample of eggs from 109 walleye (Stizostedion vitreum) from Crean Lake, Saskatchewan, was sieved soon after fertilization to yield four groups of eggs ranging in size from 4.86 to 5.62 mm3. Overall egg size tended to correspond to yolk and oil volumes. At hatching, larvae from the eggs with the least yolk and oil were significantly shorter than larvae from all other egg groups. At the end of the experiment, 13 d after hatching, the larvae from the eggs with the most yolk were significantly larger than larvae from the other egg groups. Differences in the mean amount of food ingested by larvae were related to initial egg size. The yolk of the smallest eggs was deficient in the (n-3) series of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Larvae from these small eggs had a high level of major body deformities and a mortality rate which reached 100% by day 10. Small egg size in itself did not appear disadvantageous; larvae from a different stock (Lake of the Prairies, Manitoba) which produced eggs with a mean size less than that of the smallest sieved eggs, had survival and growth rates comparable with those of the larger Crean Lake eggs.

scholarly journals Pengembangan E-Modul Berbasis Mastery Learning Untuk Mata Pelajaran KKPI Kelas XI

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
Luh Putu Eka Diantari ◽  
Luh Putu Eka Damayanthi ◽  
Nyoman Sugihartini Sugihartini ◽  
I Made Agus Wirawan
Keyword(s):  
Mastery Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Development Model ◽  
Teaching Model ◽  
Development Research ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Response Score

Abstract— The aims of this research are: (1) To develop e-modul mastery learning teaching model of KKPI toward XI grade students at SMKN 1 Sawan, (2) To know both students and teachers response toward the development to realitation e-modul mastery learning teaching model of KKPI toward XI grade students at SMKN 1 Sawan. The design of this research was R&D (research and development) research design accompanied with the development model of PLOMP. The subject of this research was all XI grade students at SMKN 1 Sawan academic year 2017/2018. In order to know both teachers and students response toward the e-modul KKPI, the researcher used questionnaire. This research shows that: (1) the development of realitation e-modul mastery learning teaching model of KKPI toward XI grade students at SMKN 1 Sawan have been successfully realitation looking at several tests have been done by the researcher. (2) Based on the analysis of the data of teacher's response score of 45, if this converts into table of response categorization, it belongs to very positive category. Furthermore, based on the analysis of the data of students' response, on the other hand, shows the mean score of 65,70. If it is converted into table of response categorization, it belongs to  positive category.

scholarly journals Pulmonary function changes in asymptomatic smokers - a community survey in Udupi, Karnataka, India

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 653
Author(s):  
Senthil Kumar Elumalai ◽  
Arun G. Maiya ◽  
Kalyan B. Chakravarthy
Keyword(s):  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Respiratory Disease ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Community Survey ◽  
The Other ◽  
Dose Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Mean

Background: Smoking has been labeled the most important preventable cause of a respiratory disease and its effects in a smoker are well established. A better understanding on the pulmonary function impairments in an asymptomatic smoker is the need of the hour. Objective: To study the pulmonary function changes in asymptomatic smokers and non- smokers and to establish the dose -effect relationship amongst asymptomatic smokers.Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted in Udupi district of Karnataka, India. 140 men aged between 20 to 45 years with a BMI ranging from 18.5 to 29.9 Kg2 /m was enrolled in to the study. 70 subjects were asymptomatic smokers and the other 70 were non-smokers. Outcomes measured were standard spirometric measures for pulmonary function and symptoms like breathlessness, cough and sputum using a Breathlessness Cough Sputum scale.Results: The mean age (mean ± SD) of non-smokers and asymptomatic smokers enrolled was 34.7±5 and 33.8±5 years respectively. The mean smoking dose amongst the asymptomatic smokers was 15.74±5.5 pack years. FEV1 amongst the asymptomatic smokers showed a negative correlation with smoking dose (p<0.05) and there was a significant difference in FEV1, FVC, PEFR, MVV and FEF 25- 75 % (p<0.001) amongst the asymptomatic smokers and non-smokers.Conclusions: Asymptomatic smokers showed low values of pulmonary function parameters compared to those in non-smokers.

THE USE OF DIGITAL STORYTELLING TO ENHANCE THE SPEAKING SKILL OF THE ELEVENTH GRADE STUDENTS OF SMA SWASTA PALAPA MEDAN IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR OF 2020/2021

2021 ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Putri Desiana Sinaga ◽  
Anna Stasya Prima Sari ◽  
Novalina Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Digital Storytelling ◽  
The Other ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Sound Effects ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Speaking Skill ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year

This research was conducted in order to improve students’ speaking skill by using digital storytelling at SMA Swasta Palapa Medan. Digital storytelling is the combination of recount text, sound effects, music, images, videos and InShot Application. This is Classroom Action Research (henceforth, CAR). The research subjects of this CAR are the eleventh grade students of SMA Swasta Palapa Medan in Class MIPA in the Academic Year of 2020/2021. The research findings showed that teaching speaking skill through digital storytelling at SMA Swasta Palapa Medan could improve the students’ speaking skill. The result of each test showed that the students’ mean score in pre-test is 55.74 with 11% of the students got score ≥70, in formative test the mean score is 64,44 with 37% of the students got score ≥70, and in post-test the mean score is 81,11 with 93% of the students got score ≥70. The writer concluded that the use of digital storytelling could improve the speaking skill of SMA Swasta Palapa Medan. On the other hand, the students’ responses towards the method of the teaching sound good because above 80% of the students are interested, motivated and enthusiastic in learning English speaking skill through the use of digital storytelling.

scholarly journals Relationship between the Growth Hormone/Insulin-Like Growth Factor-I Axis, Insulin Sensitivity, and Adrenal Androgens in Normal Prepubertal and Pubertal Girls

2003 ◽  
Vol 88 (3) ◽  
pp. 1389-1393 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Guercio ◽  
Marco A. Rivarola ◽  
Eduardo Chaler ◽  
Mercedes Maceiras ◽  
Alicia Belgorosky
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Resistance ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Negative Correlation ◽  
Significant Positive Correlation ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Adrenal Androgen ◽  
Adrenal Androgens ◽  
Igf I ◽  
The Mean

The aim of this study was to analyze the possible implication of changes in the GH/IGF-I axis and in insulin sensitivity for the regulation of adrenal androgen secretion of normal prepubertal and adolescent girls. A total of 61 normal girls were evaluated in prepuberty [Group (Gr)1, n = 33; early (Gr1A, n = 16) and late (Gr1B, n = 17)]; puberty (Gr3, n = 28), early (Gr3A, n = 9) and late (Gr3B, n = 19); and during the transition between prepuberty and puberty (Gr2, n = 26). Insulin sensitivity was estimated by the fasting glucose/insulin ratio (G/I). In Gr1, G/I was significantly higher, and the mean serum IGF-I and serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) were significantly lower than in Gr3 (P &lt; 0.0001). Mean G/I in Gr1A and Gr3A was significantly higher than in Gr1B (P &lt; 0.01) and Gr3B (P &lt; 0.02), respectively, and ratios in Gr1B were also significantly higher than in Gr3A (P &lt; 0.02). However, body mass index (BMI) in Gr1A, Gr1B, and Gr3A was not significantly different, although a significant increment was observed between late prepuberty (Gr1B) and late puberty (Gr3B; P &lt; 0.0001). On the other hand, serum IGF-I levels in Gr1A and Gr3A were significantly lower than those in Gr1B (P &lt; 0.01) and Gr3B (P &lt; 0.02), respectively. The mean serum DHEAS level in Gr1A and Gr3A was significantly lower than in Gr1B (P &lt; 0.01) and Gr3B (P &lt; 0.02), respectively, and the level in Gr1B was also significantly lower than in Gr3A (P &lt; 0.02). Correlation studies within Gr1, Gr2, and Gr3 were also performed. There was a significant positive correlation between serum DHEAS and age and a significant negative correlation between serum DHEAS and G/I in the three groups. However, a significant positive correlation between serum DHEAS and serum IGF-I was only found in Gr1. Furthermore, a significant negative correlation between BMI and the G/I was found in Gr2 and Gr3. Therefore, changes in insulin sensitivity might be involved in adrenal androgen synthesis both in prepuberty and in puberty, as well as during the transition from prepuberty to puberty. Changes in BMI suggest that adiposity might be a mediator of this effect, particularly during late puberty. On the other hand, the GH/IGF axis might be an important metabolic signal involved in the maturational changes of human adrenal androgens during prepuberty, at the time of adrenarche. Indeed, a significant negative correlation between G/I and serum IGF-I was found in Gr1, as well as in Gr2. In conclusion, the findings of this study indicate that the GH/IGF-I axis and insulin resistance might be involved in the mechanism of adrenarche during prepuberty in normal girls. Because these relationships had not been seen in boys, we proposed that prepubertal ovarian estrogens might be responsible for the sex difference. The relationship between insulin resistance and adrenal androgens persists during the transition from prepuberty to puberty, as well as during puberty.

scholarly journals Administration of Systemic Antibiotics for Dental Treatment in Kosovo Major Dental Clinics: A National Survey

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lirim Mustafa ◽  
Hilmi Islami ◽  
Ivana Sutej
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Antibiotics Resistance ◽  
Prescribing Pattern ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Dental Clinics ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Dental Practitioners ◽  
High Level

Abstract Objective Antibiotics misuse and a high level of antibiotics resistance is observed worldwide, but particularly in developing countries. Kosovo in the last decade is facing challenges regarding antimicrobial resistance. The purpose of the present study was to investigate patterns of antibiotics prescriptions of dentists in Kosovo's major dental clinics. Materials and Methods For Kosovo's prescribing pattern, data collection was obtained from 10 Regional Dental Clinics and a Tertiary Health Center regarding patients who were prescribed antibiotics in the years 2015 to 2019. Data analysis was performed by using descriptive statistics and was processed by using MS Excel. Results Most prescribed antibiotic during the observed period from 2015 to 2019 in Kosovo was amoxicillin, although a drastic increase of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid—as a broad-spectrum antibiotic—is observed. The trend of antibiotics use in tertiary health institutions is in an overall decrease in Kosovo with an exception in the year 2017. Despite this overall decrease, inconsistency in prescribing is observed when the pattern is analyzed for each region separately. The highest number of patients in health care dental clinics received antibiotics for maxilla-related health conditions and the lowest number of them for oncologic ones. Conclusion The patterns of antibiotics prescriptions by dental practitioners in Kosovo during the years 2015 to 2019 are fluctuating. Compared with the global health care standards, the irrational use of antibiotics in dental health care clinics in Kosovo still exist and this issue should be further addressed by respective actors.

scholarly journals Experiential Outdoor Activities In Improving Students’ Vocabulary Achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 101-116
Author(s):  
Musrafidin Simanullang
Keyword(s):  
Test Score ◽  
Alternative Hypothesis ◽  
The Other ◽  
P Value ◽  
Outdoor Activities ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Vocabulary Achievement

This research is A Classroom Action Research held at SMP Negeri 4 Sipoholon in Academic Year 2018/2019. The problem of the research is; Does experiential outdoor activities significantly improve the students’ vocabulary achievement of the eight grade students at SMP Negeri 4 Sipoholon? And the objective is to find out whether experiential outdoor activities significantly improve the students’ vocabulary achievement. The subject of the research is 20 students of the eight grade students of SMP N. 4 Sipoholon in academic year 2018/2019. This research was only acted in one cycle in which, that in pre-test there was not student who got good and very good interpretation yet there are one who was fail and 8 students who were poor, in the minimum criterion used in the school is 70, so the researcher concluded that based on the students’ pre-test score they are fail. In fact based on the data analysis of the post-test that there are 11 students who got very good (80 – 100) and 9 students got good (66 – 79), and none of the students got fair (56-65), poor (40-55), and fail (39). It means all the students passed the minimum criterion applied in that school. On the other hand, it can be concluded that experiential out-activities significantly improves the students’ vocabulary mastery. Besides, by analyzing the data through t-test, it can be concluded that the mean of students’ post test score is higher than the mean of students’ pre-test score or 78.25 55.25. In addition, p-value under df (degree of freedom) is 19 or 1.729, it was found t-value has a significant different with t-table or 78.25 1.729. On the other hand, it can be said that the Ho (null hypothesis) is rejected and the Ha (alternative hypothesis) is accepted, in which there is a significant improvement of students’ vocabulary achievement taught by experiential outdoor activities. Keyword: Experiential Outdoor Activities, Students’ Vocabulary Achievement

scholarly journals Learning Achievement Improvement of 1st Grade Students by Using Problem-Based Learning (PBL) on TPACK MODEL

2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Orathai Chaidam ◽  
Apantee Poonputta
Keyword(s):  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Achievement Test ◽  
Lesson Plans ◽  
Learning Achievement ◽  
Average Efficiency ◽  
Class 1 ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Academic Year

The objectives of the research were: 1) to develop the lesson plans for &ldquo;Weight and Measurement&rdquo; of Mathematics by using Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL based on the efficiency of the process and the overall result (E1/E2) at the established criteria of 75/75; 2) to compare the students&rsquo; learning achievement in &ldquo;Weight and Measurement&rdquo; of the 1st grade students before and after by using Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL; 3) to study the students&rsquo; satisfaction with Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL. The research samples were thirty-five 1st grade students of class 1 in the 1st semester of the academic year 2020 at Sanambin School in Khon Kaen Province. They were selected by purposive sampling. The instruments used in this study were lesson plans, an achievement test, and a questionnaire on students&rsquo; satisfaction. The statistics used for analyzing the collected data were mean, standard deviation, percentage, and gain score. The research results showed that 1) the average efficiency of the lesson plans for &ldquo;Weight and Measurement&rdquo; by using Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL with exercises was 85.54/78.71, which was higher than theestablished criteria. 2) The mean score of the 1st grade students for &ldquo;Weight and Measurement&rdquo; of Mathematics after using Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL was significantly higher than that of before using the Problem-Based Learning Model. 3) The overall satisfaction of the students with the Problem-Based Learning on TPACK MODEL for &ldquo;Weight and Measurement was at a high level.

scholarly journals Analysis of Dose Escalation of Propofol Associated With Frequent Sedation

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-102
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Nakaike ◽  
Hikaru Sato ◽  
Rina Sato ◽  
Hikaru Moriyama ◽  
Shota Abe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Dental Treatment ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Acute Tolerance ◽  
Intravenous Sedation ◽  
Dental Phobia ◽  
Dental Procedures ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Step Down ◽  
Healthy Young Female

Patients with dental phobia frequently require intravenous sedation to complete dental treatment. We encountered a case of a patient who received frequent sedation by propofol, which required escalation in the dosage of propofol required. The patient was a healthy young female with severe dental phobia, and the dental procedures were initiated under intravenous sedation. Intravenous sedation was administered to the patient more than 100 times over 9 years, and the dosages were analyzed. The mean dosage of propofol administered per hour was 6.9 ± 2.4 mg/kg/h, and the dosage tended to increase with frequency (0.06–0.1 mg/kg/h in each administration). Increased dosage was needed with a shorter interval between sedations after 30 episodes of sedation. Regarding the mean dosage of propofol per hour, the step-down method exhibited the highest increase in dosage rate of 0.18 mg/kg/h per administration followed by target-controlled infusion at 0.07 mg/kg/h per administration and combination sedation at 0.06 mg/kg/h per administration. We discuss factors that may be associated with acute tolerance to propofol when frequent propofol sedations are provided.

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