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A Simple And Affordable Protocol To Assess Censer Seed Dispersal: First Confirmation Of The Mechanism In The Genus Solanum, Abigail J. Motter, Christopher T. Martine, Melody P. Sain

Faculty Journal Articles

The censer seed dispersal mechanism, whereby mature fruits are retained on plants and seeds dispersed by mechanical shaking, is among the most specialized wind-aided seed dispersal strategies employed by the flowering plants. An efficient, affordable, and easily repeatable protocol for determining whether a species uses this unusual mechanism of seed dispersal is lacking. Our focal species, Solanum tudununggae, is one of just two Solanum species (in a fleshy-fruited genus of ca. 1200 species) hypothesized to use this dispersal mechanism as a means to move seeds farther from parent plants than would gravity alone.

Comparison Of Three Temperate Rainforest Climate Envelopes For Britain And Ireland: Where Could Our Rainforest Be?, Katerina Chernyuk, Thomas R. Murphy, James Buckley, Mary O'Shaughnessy, Markus P. Eichhorn

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Restoration of natural habitats is now recognised as a priority in both political and scientific circles. Temperate rainforests are internationally rare and endangered habitats, which are delineated from other woody biomes by high year-round rainfall and moderate temperatures, and are restricted to mid-latitude zones of the globe. With Britain and Ireland harbouring up to 40% of the potential range of European rainforest, this is a crucial region for their protection and restoration. Recent investment in tree planting and restoration initiatives in Ireland and Britain highlight the need for informed planning of native habitat and woodland creation to ensure long-term stability …

Electron Transport Layers In Thin-Film Solar Cells: Materials, Interfaces, And Device Performance, Mohammad Khairul Basher, Samiul Sadek, Tarek Abedin, Mohammad Nur-E-Alam, Mongi Amami, Rajesh Haldhar, M. Khalid Hossain

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Thin-film photovoltaic technologies such as perovskite, CIGS, CdTe, and organic solar cells have gained considerable attention due to their potential for low-cost, flexible, and lightweight energy conversion solutions, necessitating advanced components to optimize device efficiency and stability. A complex component in these devices is the electron transport layer (ETL), which governs charge extraction and recombination dynamics, directly impacting overall performance. Despite numerous advances, there remains a lack of unified understanding of ETL materials and interface engineering, highlighting a research gap in cross-technology comparative studies and universal design principles. This review addresses this gap by systematically analyzing ETL materials, interface modification …

Clinicopathological Profile And Recurrence Of Ameloblastoma:11-Year Retrospective Study In Indonesian National Referral Hospital, Grace Er. Sigumonrong, Nur Rahadiani, Marini Stephanie, Amelia F. Manatar, Wenny Yuivie

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aims to analyze dinicopathological and radiographic predictors of recurrence inpatients with ameloblastoma treated at a national referral hospital in Indonesia.

Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM), a national referral center in Jakarta, Indonesia. A total of 163 patients with histopathologically confirmed ameloblastoma were treated between January 2014 and December 2024. Patients who did not undergo surgical treatment or had incomplete records were excluded from the analysis. Demographic and clinicopathological parameters were analyzed for their association with tumor recurrence using thechi-square test, Fisher's exact test, and binary logistic regression.

Results: …

Impact Of Systemic Conditions And Lifestyle Factors On The Oral Hygiene Status Of Elderly Residents Of Nursing Homes In Yogyakarta, Prayudha B. Setiawan, Regina Tc. Tandelilin, Budi Rodestawati, Lffah Mardhiyah, Almamifta A. Noviatri, Riza Oktavia, Leyla A. Prima, Aulia Zp. Purnomo

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to assess the association between systemic diseases, smoking habits, and medication use with oral hygiene status among elderly residents in nursing homes in Yogyakarta.

Material and Method: An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted among 170 elderly individuals (≥60 years) residing in nursing homes in Yogyakarta. Oral hygiene status was evaluated using the Oral Hygiene Index (OHI) and the Tongue Coating Index (TCI). Data on systemic diseases, smoking habits, and medication use were collected through structured interviews. Associations between these factors and oral hygiene outcomes were analyzed using the Chi-square test, with a …

Evaluation Of The Performance Of Dental Services In Primary Healthcare Facilities Under Capitation Payment, Julita Hendrartini, Prayudha B. Setiawan, Agatha R. Vidiasratri, Lisdrianto Hanindriyo, Hermawati Setiyaningsih

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the dental service performance of Indonesian primary healthcare facilities (PHCFs) operating under the capitation payment system

Material and Method: This analytical study utilized secondary data from the social security administering body (BPJS). Total sample included 47,847PHCFs consisting of community health centers (CHCs), clinics, and solo practice dentists (SPDs) partnering with BPJS to provide dental services in 2019, 2021, and 2022. The independent variable was the PHCF type, whereas the dependent variables were the performance of dental services as measured by the visit and referral ratios. A one-way analysis of variance test was used to …

Enhancing Inferior Alveolar Nerve Safety In Third Molar Sur-Gery: Cbct As A Guide, Khurshid Ak. Khrwatany, Shehab A. Hamad, Alah D. Ai-Dawoody

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: However, low cell counts in some categories (e.g. rare root shapes) warranted cautious interpretation. Continuous variables were summarized by mean and range (age), owing to the small sample size.

Material and Method: A quasi-experimental clinical study was performed on patients needing lower third molar extraction, with CBCT-proven dose relation between the roots and the inferior alveolar canal. The protocol required establishing the direction of root movement (vertical, vertico-mesial, vertico-distal, vertico-lingual, or vertico-buccal) to ensure safe extraction.

Results: The research comprised 62 cases with an average age of 27 years. The majority of participants were women (59.7%), and the most …

Oral Hygiene Behavior And Its Association With Plaque, Salivary Flow Rate, And Veillonella Parvula In Indonesian Boarding School Adolescents, Amiroh Amiroh, Eva Fauziah, Margaretha Suharsini

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: To analyze correlations between the Oral Hygiene Behavior Index (OHB Index) and the plaque index, salivary flow rate, and relative quantification of Veillonella parvula in an Islamic boarding school.

Material and Method: A total of 49 male and 52 female students aged 12-14 years attending an Islamic Boarding School in Depok, West Java, were included in this study. The participants were clinically examined using the Greene and Vermillion Debris Index to determine their unstimulated salivary flow rates (ml/min). A real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to quantify the expression of Veillonella parvula, and an oral hygiene behavior questionnaire, the …

Skipjack Tuna Bones As A Source Of Calcium And Phosphorus For The Raw Material For Remineralization Of Teeth, Syamsiah Syam, Nur F. Arifin, Ayustikarini Surahman, Waode Da. Swastika

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the amount of calcium and phosphorus contained in skipjack tuna bones, the most widely produced and consumed fish in Indonesia, so that in the future, these fish bones, which are often unused, can potentially be utilized as raw materials for tooth remineralization.

Material and Method: The sample was skipjack fish bone powder (Katsuwonus pelamis) which was then subjected to functional group analysis with the Fourier Transform Infra-Red instrument (FTIR), calcium level analysis with Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS), and phosphorus level analysis with a UV-Visible Spectrophotometer.

Results: The functional groups of skipjack …

Management Of A Central Incisor With Open Apex And Apical Periodontitis Using Dynamically Guided Piezoelectric Endodontic Microsurgery: A Case Report, Madhu V. K., Niraj Kinariwala, Lokesh Dasari, Jagapathi Babu M., Praveen Dalavai

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: This case report describes the treatment of the maxillary central incisor with open apex and symptomatic apical periodontitis by orthograde mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) apical plug placement and endodontic microsurgery, facilitated by the integrated use of a dynamic navigation system and a piezoelectric device.

Methods: An 18-year-old female presented to the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Vishnu Dental College, with the chief complaint of pain on biting in the upper anterior region. Clinical examination showed tenderness on percussion and palpation in relation to tooth #11. Radiographic and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) evaluation demonstrated an open apex associated with …

Redefining Smile In A Snap: An Interdisciplinary Approach Combining Orthodontics And Veneers For Esthetic Excellence And Improved Well-Being, Yonas A. Hendarto, Putu Lndra, Made D. Satyaputra, Ananto A. Alhasyimi, Francisco J. Vazquez-Santos

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: Mild anterior crowding associated with a gummy smile often requires an interdisciplinary approach to achieve optimal aesthetic outcomes, especially when treatment time is limited. This report aims to present a synergistic orthodontic and prosthodontic strategy using clear aligners followed by veneer placement.

Case Report: A 23-year-old woman sought a rapid smile makeover before participating in a national beauty pageant. Clinical findings included mild maxillary anterior crowding and excessive gingival display, exacerbated by an unconscious habit of raising the upper lip during smiling. Orthodontic treatment included using aligners limited to the maxillary arch to maintain stable occlusion and meet the …

Clinical, Biological, And Public Health Dimensions As Frontiers Of Dentomaxillofacial Science: An Editorial Review, H. Hasanuddin, Acing H. Mude, Muhammad Lkbal, Erni Marlina, Nisrina E. Nasrun, Muhammad Ruslin

Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science

Objective: To summarize studies published in the Journal of Dentomaxillofacial Science Vol.10 No. 4(2025).

Methods: We conducted a qualitative synthesis using thematic analysis and categorized the articles into four areas: public health and epidemiology, biomaterials and regenerative science, clinical and surgical sciences, and rare pathologies.

Results: Public health studies mapped silver diammine fluoride research (659 studies), showing progression from laboratory evidence to policy implementation. One study linked authoritarian parenting (80%) to higher childhood caries severity (56.7%). SERVQUAL analysis of Indonesia's insurance dental services found assurance and empathy to be key satisfaction drivers. Biomaterials research has emphasized sustainable compounds, with silk …

Kritik Holistik Lukisan Memahami Basuki Abdullah #2 Karya Djoeari Soebardja, Latifa Ayu Lanjani, Sumarwahyudi Sumarwahyudi, Swastika Dhesti Anggriani

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

The painting Memahami Basuki Abdullah #2 (2023) by Djoeari Soebardja was selected as the object of study using a holistic criticism approach. The work presents a visual representation of damaged land through elements such as excavator-like strokes, gabions, and the landscape of the Sianok Canyon Valley, reflecting the artist’s concern over environmental destruction. This study aims to: (1) examine the influence of Djoeari Soebardja’s background on the creative process, (2) identify the values embedded in the painting, and (3) reveal the affective responses evoked in viewers. This research employs a qualitative method with a holistic criticism approach. Data were collected …

The Correlation Between The Frequency Of Using Grammarly And The Accuracy Of Students’ Thesis Writing, Tri Herawati, Suharyadi Suharyadi, Harits Masduqi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Grammar-checking tools have gained popularity as a means of addressing writing difficulties and improving students’ writing quality, particularly grammatical accuracy. Therefore, it is important to examine the relationship between the frequency of Grammarly use and the accuracy of students’ thesis writing to understand the potential benefits and limitations of Grammarly as a writing tool in academic contexts. This study aimed to investigate whether a correlation exists between these two variables. A quantitative approach with correlational research design was employed. The participants were 63 English Language Education students from Universitas Negeri Malang who were enrolled in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 …

Konstruksi The Other Dan Representasi Anti-Semit Dalam Stereotip Yahudi Fagin, Hardina Hardina, Muarifuddin Muarif, Rahmawati Azi

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This article employs Stuart Hall’s (1997) theory of representation to analyze the construction of The Other in the portrayal of Fagin as a Jewish character in Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver Twist. The study focuses on how practices of representation, stereotyping, and anti-Semitic racism are constructed through language and narrative structure. The main aim is to identify forms of anti-Semitic representation and the ideological mechanisms that shape Jewish identity as an outsider (The Other). The research uses a qualitative descriptive method with a literary and cultural studies approach, analyzing text, characters, and narrative based on concepts of representation, stereotyping, encoding-decoding, and …

Assessing The Influence Of Teachers’ Teaching Experience And Educational Qualification On The Use Of Oral Tradition In Teaching Igbo Language In Secondary Schools In South-East Nigeria, Princess Ngozi Ndibe

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

The declining use of indigenous languages among younger generations, combined with the increasing reliance on conventional textbook-based instructional approaches, has raised concerns regarding the preservation of the Igbo language and its cultural heritage. These concerns prompted an empirical investigation into the influence of teacher-related factors on the effective integration of oral tradition in Igbo language instruction. This study employed a descriptive survey design involving public secondary school Igbo language teachers, from whom 500 respondents were selected through multistage sampling. Data were collected using a validated questionnaire, with reliability established through Cronbach’s alpha. Questionnaire administration was conducted with official authorization. Data …

Representasi Komunikasi Ayah–Anak Dalam Film Miracle In Cell No. 7: Perspektif Perkembangan Psikososial, Esa Miyadatus Sholikhah, Itsnia Salsabila Ashfah, Najwa Berliana Dwiarum, Tri Wahyuning Tyas, Helmi Muzaki

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

This study aims to describe the form of communication between father and son shown in the film Miracle in Cell no. 7. This study evaluates the type of communication between the roles of father and son through a psychosocial approach in the film Miracle in Cell No. 7. Researchers in this study collected data based on observation techniques, documentation studies, and literature studies. Data analysis used a descriptive qualitative approach to collect data. Researchers used a comprehensive film analysis to collect data in this study. Based on the results of the study, the film Miracle in Cell no. 7 not …

Penerapan Flipped Learning Untuk Melatih Keterampilan Berbicara Mahasiswa Pendidikan Bahasa Mandarin, Marifatul Amaliyah, Sri Prameswari Indriwardhani, Aiga Ventivani

Journal of Language, Literature, and Arts

Flipped learning is a teaching strategy that reverses traditional classroom activities by providing learning materials and practice exercises for independent study at home. Classroom time is then used for practical activities, conducted either in groups or individually, based on the material learned in advance. Flipped learning is considered an effective strategy for developing speaking skills in Mandarin language learning. This study aims to describe the classroom activities involved in implementing the flipped learning strategy to develop speaking skills among Mandarin Language Education students of the 2021 cohort at Universitas Negeri Malang, as well as to examine students’ responses to its …

Rapid Diagnosis Of Staphylococcus Aureus Using The Lamp Method, Hadeel Abdul-Amir, Thair Al-Kelabi

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a genetically distinct strain of S. aureus, poses a significant health problem in humans and animals. MRSA is responsible for various difficult-to-treat illnesses in humans and animals. The loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) experiment was performed using four unique primers developed for six distinct mecA and femA gene sequences. The LAMP test was completed in 45 minutes at 62.5°C and visualized by gel electrophoresis. Moreover, the LAMP test has better sensitivity than conventional PCR, detecting genomic DNA at 64.8 pg/μL, which is hundreds of times more sensitive than conventional PCR.  The LAMP test is an …

Comparison Of The Behavior Of Semiconductor Lasers Under The Influence Of Changing Bias Current With Optoelectronic Feedback, Tareq A. Al Attabi, Salam Jasim Majeed, Muwaffaq Abdullah

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Direct pump modulation is one feature of semiconductor lasers that sets them apart from other types of lasers. Another degree of flexibility is the injection current disruption. Consequently, instabilities are caused by the disruption of the injection current in semiconductor lasers, and the modulation of the injection current does in fact show instabilities and chaotic behaviors. This research investigates a comparative study between conventional and nanoscale semiconductor lasers. The occurrence of different laser outputs from both types of semiconductor lasers, including the typical output from these devices as well as periodic, multi-periodic, aperiodic, and chaotic ones that arise from injection …

Defective Viral Genomes: Emerging Therapeutic Tools For Animal Viral Infections, Saad Hashem Ghmeiss, Ali Abdul-Jassim Alwan

AUIQ Conference Proceedings

Defective Viral Genomes (DVGs), which are viral genomes that are defective in some way, are naturally occurring byproducts of viral replication in numerous RNA viruses, notably Orthomyxoviridae (Influenza virus), Filoviridae (Ebola and dengue), and Paramyxoviridae (Respiratory Syncytial). They have three well-defined functions: interference with regular virus replication, immunostimulation, and virus persistence. DVGs are defective viral genomes that can hijack the replication cycle of wild-type viruses, leading to partial or complete suppression of viral populations. A variety of new DVGs are created through infection of the host by one of these viruses. The researchers devised a strategy for identifying those most …

Critical Design And The Robotic Imaginary: Design Criticism And Critical Robots, Jörgen Behrendtz

The Journal of Sociotechnical Critique

This paper brings critical design and design criticism to critical robot studies. Critical design can be described as an umbrella term for approaches making use of speculative designs to highlight and challenge narrow assumptions, preconceptions or even taken-for-granted truths about the role products play (in a wide sense) in everyday life. Design criticism refers to a reasoned procedure that investigates emancipatory and/or limiting potentials of designs, theorizes the roles of affordances, materials and embodied perception as epistemological resources in media interaction, and clarifies connections between specific design choices and their associated experiential qualities, seductive powers, ideological underpinnings, material operations, and …

Spontaneous Simultaneous Bilateral Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage In A Child With Sickle Cell Disease, Adelaide Valluzzi, Julian S. Rechberger, Elena Millesi, Corrado Iaccarino, Lucio Lucchesi, Giovanni Palazzi, Francesca Cavalleri, Giacomo Pavesi

Journal of Pediatric Neurology

No abstract provided.

Novel Variants In Jam3 Gene- A Rare Cause Of Early Onset Cns Hemorrhage - First Case Report From India With Review Of Literature, Ashka Prajapati, Manaswini Manaswini, Parth Shah, Nidhi Shah

Journal of Pediatric Neurology

This study provides a systematic review of optic neuritis and neuroretinitis associated with cat scratch disease (CSD) caused by Bartonella henselae. CSD, commonly transmitted through cat scratches or bites, can lead to visual complications, particularly in children, who are more frequently exposed to cats. A comprehensive literature search identified 10 relevant studies from an initial pool of 521 articles. Typical CSD manifests with regional lymphadenopathy, but severe complications like hepatosplenomegaly and encephalitis can occur, especially in younger patients. Atypical presentations, such as neuroretinitis, often begin as optic neuritis with papillary edema, progressing to a macular star pattern. Pediatric patients may …

Acute Non-Traumatic Tetraplegia Secondary To Thiamine Metabolism Dysfunction Syndrome-2: Case Report, Lisandra Coneglian De Farias Rigoldi, Mara Lucia Schmidt Ferreira Santos, Andressa Taine Szczypkovski, Mônica Alexandra De Conto, Suelen Dos Santos Henrique, Bruno Augusto Teles, Daniel Almeida Do Valle

Journal of Pediatric Neurology

Introduction: Acute non-traumatic tetraplegia is an infrequent presentation in the pediatric emergency department, with thiamine metabolism dysfunction syndrome (TMDS) representing an even rarer cause. This article aims to report a case of acute and transient non-traumatic tetraplegia secondary to TMDS. Case Report: A previously healthy 1-year-and-3-month-old girl, with expected neurodevelopment was admitted with an acute onset of flaccid paraplegia, progressing to spastic tetraplegia. Initial laboratory tests were unremarkable. Cranial magnetic resonance imaging revealed changes in the basal ganglia, manifested as bilateral and symmetrical oval hypodensities with increased areas of permeation cavitation. Proton spectroscopy showed no clear lactate peak, indicative of …

Optic Neuritis And Neuroretinitis In Cat-Scratch Disease: An Updated Systematic Review, Sara Urdiales-Sánchez, José-Ramiro González-Montaña, Pilar Alonso-Alonso, Javier Urdiales-Urdiales

Journal of Pediatric Neurology

This study provides a systematic review of optic neuritis and neuroretinitis associated with cat scratch disease (CSD) caused by Bartonella henselae. CSD, commonly transmitted through cat scratches or bites, can lead to visual complications, particularly in children, who are more frequently exposed to cats. A comprehensive literature search identified 10 relevant studies from an initial pool of 521 articles. Typical CSD manifests with regional lymphadenopathy, but severe complications like hepatosplenomegaly and encephalitis can occur, especially in younger patients. Atypical presentations, such as neuroretinitis, often begin as optic neuritis with papillary edema, progressing to a macular star pattern. Pediatric patients may …

Interview With Ray Abbott

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Interview With Madison Smartt Bell

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Interview With Jill Carpenter

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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Cover To Cover: Reviews Of New Books, Larry Bielawski, Ronald Dahl, David Hayes, Lea Simonds

Creative Nonfiction Magazine

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