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Mental Health Professionals’ Perspectives On Essential Elements Of Telehealth Family Psychoeducation For Major Depressive Disorder: An Exploratory Study, Obumneke Obieche, Jing Yu Tan, Sita Sharma, Daniel Bressington, Tao Wang

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Family-inclusive interventions, such as family psychoeducation (FPE), improve outcomes in major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly when tailored to the needs of individuals with MDD, their families, and carers. This study explored mental health professionals’ (MHPs) perspectives on the essential elements of telehealth FPE for MDD, including patients’ and their families’ informational and support needs. An exploratory cross-sectional study was conducted as part of the Supportive Program for Advancing Recovery, Knowledge, and Empowerment in Depression (SPARKED) research project, using an online questionnaire targeting MHPs within a regional area of Australia. Data analysis included descriptive statistics and quantitative and qualitative content analysis, …

Software Architecting In The Brazilian Industry: Results Of A Prior Survey, Valdemar Vicente Graciano Neto, Mohamad Kassab, Diana Lorena Santos, Andrey Gonçalves França, Edson Oliveira, Rafael Z. Frantz, Ahmad Mohsin, Marcos Kalinowski

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Context: Software architecture is essential for system quality and long-term sustainability, yet little is known about how the architect role is structured in Brazilian companies.

Objective: This study examines how Brazilian organizations incorporate software architecture into their development processes, focusing on the presence and formalization of software architects, and the activities performed by them.

Method: A survey of 105 professionals from 24 states collected data on organizational profiles, architect roles, compensation, and architectural tasks. Quantitative and qualitative analyses were conducted.

Results: Architectural work is widespread but unevenly formalized. Only 41% of companies employ formal architects, and 68% delegate architectural duties …

Wuthuga (Dugong) Population Status In Gathaagudu (Shark Bay) Sea Country, Holly Raudino, Amanda Hodgson, Chris Cleguer, Kym Reeve, Molly Moustaka, Osmar Luiz, Simone Strydom, Kathy Murray, Neilisha Oakley, Tariq Mcdonald, Abby Leyendekkers, Jay Hayes, Marlee Hutton, Julian A. Tyne, Kelly Waples

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Introduction: Monitoring trends in wildlife populations and their response to pressures is integral but challenging for conservation managers. Wuthuga (dugongs (Dugong dugon)) are increasingly vulnerable as extreme climatic events, such as marine heatwaves and flooding, intensify with a warming climate and increasingly impact the seagrass they are dependent upon.

Methods: This study estimated wuthuga abundance using two methodologies: conventional observer aerial surveys, as part of a time-series of surveys, alongside aerial imagery, in Gathaagudu (Shark Bay), Western Australia in 2023. We compare the contemporary abundance estimates with long term monitoring data (1989 – 2018) to identify temporal trends in abundance …

Raising Children In Precarious Spaces: Coping Strategies Of Young Mothers In Urban Slums Of Accra, Ghana, Portia Nana Ama Brempong, Samuel Eduaful, Kwabena Frimpong-Manso, Phoebe Afram

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This study examined coping strategies of young mothers raising children in urban slum communities in Accra, Ghana. Guided by Jack’s Ecological Influences Framework and Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, interviews were conducted with 20 young mothers aged 18–35 in Old Fadama and African Eleven. The findings revealed five strategies: spiritual coping and religious reliance; adaptive food management strategies; psychological endurance and emotional regulation; community-based support networks; and informal financial management and credit utilization. Environmental stressors, including crime and social disorder, shaped mothers’ parenting experiences and created tensions in transmitting values to their children. These findings suggest that young mothers’ coping strategies are …

Ethical Positionings Of Risk And Harm For Adolescents Encountering Sexual Content Online, Lelia Green, Giselle Woodley, Carmen Jacques, Elisabeth Staksrud, Liza Tsaliki, Brian O’Neill, Debra Dudek, Despina Chronaki, Thuy Dinh, Kelly Jaunzems

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

This paper interrogates the ethical complexities of talking with 12 to 17-year-olds about sexual content online. Authors were granted ethics approval by the Edith Cowan University Human Research Ethics Committee (2019-00583-GREEN) with three other participant countries translating Australian ethical protocols into their national contexts: Greece, Ireland and Norway. This paper addresses the four national contexts and examines the ethical issues arising for different countries’ ethics procedures when researchers conduct sensitive research with adolescents. Given widespread concern around the risk that children will be ‘sexualised’ by encountering sexual content online the ethical procedures adopted in each national context, and the way …

Relationship Between Turnover, And Resilience Among Critical Care Nurses In Oman. An Implication For Nursing Practice., Mohammed Qutishat

Health Professions Education

Background: Critical care nurses face numerous challenges, including increased anxiety, depression, and traumatic incidents. Workplace stress can lead to Burnout and turnover, with a significant percentage of global hospital nurses planning to leave within a year. Resilience and positive attitudes towards mental health are crucial for nurses, as they serve as societal leaders. In Oman, many nurses plan to leave their current jobs within a year, highlighting the need for healthcare organizations to create measures to avoid stressors and foster worker well-being.

Aim: To examine the relationship between turnover and resilience among critical care nurses in Oman.

Method: This study …

Students' Perceptions Of The Elective Modules: A Multicentre Study From Institutions Of Northwest India, Reshu Gupta, Shrishti Upadhyay, Praveen Singh

Health Professions Education

Purpose: Evaluation of students’ perception of the newly introduced Electives Module by the National Medical Commission, India, within the curriculum of competency-based medical education, effective from admission batch 2019, by gathering their feedback and opinions to assess the effectuation of the program.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among Phase III Part II MBBS students of admission batches 2019 and 2020 at two medical institutions in Jaipur, a city in Rajasthan, India. The perceptions were evaluated via a questionnaire designed in alignment with the objectives of the elective modules of the National Medical Commission of India and included …

Tracing The Evolution Of Signature Technologies In Health Professions Education: Developments, Challenges, And Possibilities, Jacob Kelley, Kimberly B. Garza, Kelley Noll, Allison Chung

Health Professions Education

Purpose. This integrative literature review traces the evolution of signature technologies in health professions education and their impact on teaching and learning. By exploring these technologies, it highlights the ways these advancements shape learning experiences and the preparation of future healthcare professionals. While these technologies present opportunities for enhanced learning, they also introduce challenges related to accessibility, cost, and effectiveness.

Method. Using Torraco’s framework for integrative literature reviews, this article synthesizes existing scholarship to trace the historical development of signature technologies in health professions education. The authors conducted searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for literature published primarily between …

Peer Assisted Mentoring As A Catalyst For Academic Success In Final-Year Dental Students: An Action Research Approach, Manovijay Balagangadharan, Babyjohn John, Saranyan Ravi, Sabitha Gokulraj, D.N. Shrienitha

Health Professions Education

Purpose Peer-assisted mentoring (PAM) is increasingly recognized as an effective educational strategy in health professions education. It fosters collaborative learning, where mentors and mentees engage in knowledge exchange, critical thinking, and skill development. This study aimed to explore the influence of peer-assisted mentoring on the academic performance of final-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students, in comparison to their non-mentored counterparts, while also assessing its broader educational benefits.

Methodology An action research study was conducted during the 2023–2024 academic year at Vinayaka Mission’s Sankarachariyar Dental College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, and India. High-achieving dental interns were selected and trained to serve …

Boodja First, Country First: Kaarl Ngaariny, Right Fire, Sandra Wooltorton, Len Collard, Oral Mcguire

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

How might belonging to Country guide us toward reciprocity, care and renewal in a time of breached planetary boundaries? Drawing on Noongar knowledge and the environmental humanities, this research paper explores how homes, gardens, farms, energy systems and investments are already entangled within Country, inviting a shift from separation to nurture. We propose that ideas around ownership, social mobility, comfort and growth shape suburban identities (including our own) and inhibit regenerative change. Within high-carbon economies such as Australia, ecological limits are often experienced as external constraints on human flourishing. When people recognise themselves as part of Country, however, limits can …

Hypoxic Stem Cells From Apical Papilla-Derived Exosomes Enhance Dental Pulp Stem Cells Migration And Differentiation Via Mitochondrial Activation, Deyan Yuan, Rui Tao, Bi Yin, Meng Gu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Stem cells from apical papilla (SCAPs) and dental pulp stem cells (DPSCs) play critical roles in dental tissue regeneration. Although intercellular communication through exosomes is known to influence stem cell regulation, the effects of exosomes derived from hypoxic SCAPs on the migration and odontogenic differentiation of DPSCs have not been elucidated. This study aimed to investigate SCAPs derived exosomes mediated modulation of DPSCs biological functions under hypoxic conditions. Materials and methods Exosomes were obtained from SCAPs cultured under normoxic or hypoxic conditions. DPSCs were treated with these exosomes, and their migration capacity was evaluated using scratch and transwell assays. …

A Scientometric Study On Methylation Modification And Identification Of Related Genes In Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders And Oral Cancer, Lifen Yin, Xiaoliang Luo, Jian Liu, Wei Liu, Liying Gu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Accumulating evidence indicates that methylation modification alterations involve in the development and progression of oral cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics of methylation modification in oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Materials and methods All the papers on methylation research in OPMD/OSCC were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database with emphasis on the identification of methylation related genes. Results A total of 365 papers on methylation research in OPMD/OSCC were retrieved. The total citation count was 9998 and the h index was 53 for all the papers. The …

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Randomized Controlled Trials In Orthodontics, Ning Wang, Yang Yu, Linjun Shi, Zhechen Zhang, Jianwei Song

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose In evidence-based approaches to orthodontic research, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are recognized as the highest level of original evidence. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics and research trends of RCTs in orthodontics, with emphasis on chronological comparison and regional characteristic of the keywords. Materials and methods All the reports on RCTs in orthodontics were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database. The years of publication were divided into before 2020 and Jan 2020–Jul 2025 in the analysis of research trends. Results There were 1343 reports on RCTs in orthodontics, with total citations of 27,314 and …

Navigation-Guided Autotransplantation: A Novel Technique For Precise And Predictable Tooth Placement, Yang-Chih Chou, Wen-Hui Chen, Hui-Na Lee, Yu-Feng Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

Autotransplantation (AT) is a promising alternative for restoring failed teeth. However, the success rate varies due to technique sensitivity and absence of standardized protocol. We present the first documented AT protocol utilizing a dynamic navigation system, including three core innovations: (1) navigation-guided socket preparation, (2) extra-alveolar retrograde filling, and (3) digital lingual stent fixation with flowable resin. A 55-year-old Taiwanese female with a vertical root fracture in tooth 36 underwent dynamic navigation-guided AT of tooth 38. The recipient area was prepared using a 2.5 mm wide round bur under the X-Guide® navigation. The X-Mark® probe was used to detect underprepared …

A Scientometric And Comparative Study Of Rhabdomyosarcoma Research By Pediatricians And Stomatologists, Wenke Chen, Hui Li, Zhenhu Ren, Chongfang Zhang

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) frequently affects pediatric patients and common occurs in the head and neck region. The purpose of this study was to compare the scientometric characteristics of RMS publications by pediatricians and stomatologists. Materials and methods All the papers on RMS were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database, and divided into pediatricians and stomatologists groups. Results There were 2211 and 234 papers on RMS were published by rheumatologists and stomatologists, respectively. The total citation count was 63,868 and the h index was 111 for RMS publications by pediatricians, while the respective values for stomatologists were 2952 and 29. The …

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Of Salivary Glands, Xiuyin Wu, Yawen Ji, Ke Bi, Zhen Wang, Meili Sun

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common malignant tumor of the salivary glands. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics and research trends of salivary MEC. Materials and methods All the papers on salivary MEC were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database. The years of publication were divided into before 2014 and Jan 2014–Jun 2025 in the analysis of research trends. Results There were 1308 papers on salivary MEC, with total citations of 24,598 and the h index of 70. The most frequent location of MEC involved was parotid gland, followed by minor saliva gland …

A Comprehensive Analysis And Sex-Related Differences In Root And Root Canal Anatomy In The Taiwanese Population, Ho-Sheng Chiang, Wei-Cheng Lee, Ying-Wu Chen, Ling-Yu Kung, Kuei-Yuan Chen, Ren-Yeong Huang, Yi-Shing Shieh, Yu-Chiao Wu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose: Root canal morphology exhibits substantial anatomical variation influenced by ethnicity and sex, which may complicate endodontic treatment if unrecognized. This study aimed to comprehensively evaluate root and root canal configurations in a Taiwanese population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and to investigate sex-related differences in canal anatomy.

Materials and methods: CBCT scans from 802 patients treated between 2022 and 2024 were retrospectively analyzed. A total of 18,578 teeth met the inclusion criteria. Root canal configurations were assessed for every root using Vertucci’s classification, and C-shaped canals were further categorized based on morphology. Sex-related differences were analyzed using chi-square tests. …

Role Of Three-Phase Bone Scintigraphy And Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography In Monitoring Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Combined With Conservative Surgery For Refractory Osteomyelitis, Yu Nakai, Ken-Ichiro Sakata, Masayuki Shinohara, Yusuke Nakamura, Keisuke Nakamura, Tougo Tanabe, Taku Kimura, Takuya Asaka, Jun Sato, Yoshimasa Kitagawa

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose: The anti-inflammatory effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) on osteomyelitis of the jaw has not been sufficiently quantified. In this study, we aimed to quantitatively evaluate the effects of HBOT and postoperative disease status in patients with jaw osteomyelitis treated with minimally invasive surgery combined with HBOT using nuclear medicine imaging.

Materials and methods: The study included 11 patients who underwent sequestrectomy or saucerization and preoperative HBOT in our department between 2008 and 2015. The underlying etiologies were dental infection-related osteomyelitis (four cases; hereinafter ODONT group), osteoradionecrosis (four cases; hereinafter ORN group), or medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (three …

Synergistic Effects Of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy And Erythromycin On Osteogenic Activity, Kridtapat Sirisereephap, Kitipong Pasanaphong, Thanaphum Osathanon, Patcharapit Promoppatum, Tomoki Maekawa, Viritpon Srimaneepong, Meircurius Dwi Condro Surboyo, Kamolporn Wattanasirmkit

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose: Biodegradable magnesium (Mg)–based alloys are emerging as promising alternatives to non-resorbable titanium for bone regeneration because of their favorable mechanical properties and biodegradability. However, the interaction between Mg alloys and immunomodulatory agents in promoting osteogenesis remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate the osteogenic effects of an Mg alloy on pre-osteoblasts and to investigate whether erythromycin enhances Mg-induced osteogenic differentiation through regulation of developmental endothelial locus-1 (DEL-1).

Materials and methods: WE43 Mg alloy disks were immersed in culture medium to produce Mg alloy-conditioned medium at concentrations of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%. MC3T3-E1 cells were treated with conditioned …

Dynamic Navigation-Assisted Implant Placement For The Jaw-In-A-Day Mandibular Reconstruction, Ni Lin, Min-Yi Sung, Yu-Cheng Cheng

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Integrated Analysis Of Single-Cell And Bulk Rna-Sequence Data Reveal Plasma Dendritic Cell-Related Diagnostic Model For Sjögren's Syndrome Based On Machine Learning,, Jinhao Zhang, Chunye Zhang

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Activities Of Dental Hygienists Registered In The Disaster Relief System Of The Japan Dental Hygienists’ Association In The 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake, Hitomi Suzuki, Kumiko Sugimoto

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Risk Of Pneumonia And Mortality After Routine Dental Scaling In Patients With Moderate-To-Severe Cerebral Palsy: A Nationwide Cohort Study, Li-Wei Ou-Yang, Ya-Ting Chang

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Strategy Of Allying General Dentistry Staffs Into Pre-Anesthetic Dental Assessment Reduces Perioperative Dental Injury Risk During General Anesthesia, Cheng Lu, Mei-Chun Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

Osteoclast-Derived Exosomes Promote Medication-Related Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw By Delivering Glycorna To Disrupt The Blood–Lymphatic Vascular Network, Jiankang Zhang, Junming Tao

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

A Visualized Ai-Assisted Framework For Pre-Surgical Evaluation Of Implant Pathways On Periapical Radiographs, Yuan-Jin Lin, Chiung-An Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

No abstract provided.

A Scientometric Study On Research Trends And Characteristics Of Diabetes-Associated Periodontal Disease, Man Yang, Wenxiao Shi, Yan Xiong, Mengjie Chen, Linjun Shi, Huiwen Chen

Journal of Dental Sciences

Background/purpose: Substantial evidence demonstrates that diabetes is associated with periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to analyze the scientometric characteristics and research trends of diabetes-associated periodontal disease (DAPD).

Materials and methods: All the papers on DAPD were comprehensively retrieved from the Scopus database. The years of publication were divided into before 2019 and after 2019 in the analysis of research trends.

Results: There were 2466 papers on DAPD, with total citations of 73,553 and the h index of 120. The trend of clinical investigations has highlighted periodontal examination, bone development, micro-computed tomography, tooth brushing, cardiovascular …

Sleep Restriction Exacerbates Pulpal Inflammation And Impairs Tissue Repair Following Dental Pulp Capping: An In Vivo Animal Study, Siqi Huang, Qian Wang, Ziyu Chen, Guomiao Zhang, Ying Zheng

Journal of Dental Sciences

As a fundamental physiological process, sleep is essential for maintaining systemic homeostasis. Although sleep restriction (SR) has been shown to trigger a systemic inflammatory response, its specific impact on local pulpal inflammation remains poorly understood. In this preliminary study, we investigated the effects of SR on the inflammatory response and reparative capacity of dental pulp in a rat model. Immunohistochemistry and western blotting revealed that, even in intact pulp tissue, SR upregulated the expression of interleukin-6, increased the infiltration of neutrophils, and activated the nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathway. Subsequent investigations demonstrated that following dental pulp capping, SR provoked an …

Socket Regeneration Using A Composite Regenerative Matrix: A Simplified Clinical Workflow With A 5-Year Follow-Up, Chi-Shan Tseng, Ming-Ko Li, Cheng-Chia Yu

Journal of Dental Sciences

Alveolar ridge remodeling following tooth extraction remains a clinical challenge in implant dentistry, particularly in the esthetic zone where dimensional stability of hard and soft tissues is critical for subsequent implant placement. This short communication describes a simplified clinical workflow for socket regeneration using a composite regenerative matrix (CRM) composed of concentrated growth factor (CGF), autologous fibrinogen glue (AFG), and freeze-dried bone allograft (FDBA). The technique was applied following atraumatic extraction in a single maxillary esthetic-zone case. Clinical and radiographic observations were documented for up to 5 years. Healing was uneventful, and cone-beam computed tomography performed at 3 months demonstrated …

Herbal Medicine For Oral Ulcer Treatment: Mechanisms, Efficacy, And Therapeutic Potential, Shinn-Zong Lin, Tsung-Hsien Chuang, Chih-Yang Huang, Tsung-Jung Ho, Yi-Pang Lee

Journal of Dental Sciences

Oral ulcers are common inflammatory lesions of the oral mucosa that significantly affect patients’ quality of life through pain, eating difficulties, and psychological stress. Their development is multifactorial, involving mechanical trauma, infection, nutritional deficiencies, immune dysregulation, and oxidative stress. Conventional treatments including antiseptics, corticosteroids, and immunomodulators, provide symptomatic relief but are often limited by side effects, recurrence, and poor patient adherence. Increasing interest has therefore focused on herbal medicines as complementary or alternative therapies. Numerous single herbs such as Aloe vera, licorice, curcumin, chamomile, berberine, neem, sage, myrrh, and guava and traditional formulations have demonstrated anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulatory, antimicrobial, and …