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Microbiota Awareness And Glycaemic Status In Primary Care Patients: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study ​, Cansu Sepetçi̇, Erhan Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim in this study was to assess microbiota awareness in adults across different glycaemic groups and to investigate the association between microbiota awareness and HbA1c levels in a primary care population.

Materials and methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 330 adults aged 18–65 years: 110 participants with type 2 diabetes, 110 with prediabetes, and 110 without diabetes or prediabetes. Microbiota awareness was assessed using the Microbiota Awareness Scale (MAS), which was administered through face-to-face interviews. HbA1c values and relevant clinical data were obtained from medical records. Group differences in MAS scores were evaluated using both unadjusted analyses and …

Effects Of A Virtual Reality-Based Nature Video Intervention On Sleep Quality And Mental Well-Being In Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial ​, Hati̇ce Yağci Karamanli, Nuray Bi̇ngöl

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Sleep quality and mental health are negatively affected in many patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The study was conducted to evaluate the effects of virtual reality (VR) on sleep quality and mental well-being.

Materials and methods: The study was designed as a randomized controlled trial. Data were collected from patients with MS who presented to a hospital in Türkiye. The study was completed by 21 participants in the experimental group and 22 participants in the control group. Participants in the experimental group watched nature videos using VR headsets for 6 weeks. Participants completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) …

Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Acute Systemic Inflammation Is Associated With Depression-Like Behavior And Increased Hippocampal Epha4 Expression ​, Senem Esi̇n Yavaş, Özkan Yavaş, Ayşe Akbaş, Seda Işiklar, Semi̇ha Ersoy

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Depression is a prevalent neuropsychiatric disorder with a complex etiology and a higher burden in women. The inflammation hypothesis, initially proposed based on parallels between depression and sickness behavior, has gained increasing support from accumulating evidence. EphA4, a regulator of synaptic plasticity, is highly expressed in the hippocampus and functions as a negative modulator of neuroplasticity.

Materials and methods: Hippocampal EphA4 expression was investigated in female Wistar rats subjected to lipopolysaccharide-induced acute systemic inflammation. Acute systemic inflammation was induced by intraperitoneal administration of lipopolysaccharide (5 mg/ kg). Depression-like behaviors were assessed using the open-field test and tail-suspension test, while …

Evaluating Data-Mining Strategies For Label-Free Raman Microspectroscopic Analysis Of Cellular Processes In Vitro: Dynamic Dimensionality Reduction, Zohreh Mirveis, Nitin Patil, Hugh J. Byrne

Research Outputs: 2025-Present

Understanding dynamic intracellular metabolism is essential for elucidating cellular function and disease mechanisms. However, analysing time-resolved spectral data is challenging due to overlapping signals, high dimensionality, and biological variability. This study evaluates the applicability of Multivariate Curve Resolution-Alternating Least Squares (MCR-ALS) for resolving complex cellular spectral data and introduces a framework that integrates Principal Component Analysis (PCA) of sequential time points as a preprocessing step. PCA was used to extract dominant spectral variance associated with biological kinetics (PC1), and MCR-ALS was subsequently applied to the sequential PC1 loadings to enhance the recovery of kinetic trends. To validate the approach, simulated …

Effect Of Beverages With Varying Acidity On The Surface Microhardness Of Resin Composites: An In Vitro Study, Vishnu S, Shweta Purohit, Yashas Dm, Mangala G K, Chinnu Mary Jose, Athira Bs

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introductions: The increasing consumption of acidic beverages has raised concerns regarding their impact on the longevity of composite resin restorations. Surface microhardness is a critical parameter for evaluating the mechanical performance and durability of restorative materials.

Aim: To evaluate and compare the effect of beverages with varying acidity on the surface microhardness of different composite resin materials and to assess the relationship between beverage pH and microhardness reduction.

Materials and Methods: This in vitro experimental study included 140 disc-shaped specimens of four composite resins: Filtek Z350 XT, Tetric N-Ceram, Beautifil II, and Charisma Smart (n = 35 …

Evaluation Of Enamel Demineralization Around Bonded Lingual Retainers Cured Using The Transillumination Technique: An In Vitro Sem Study, Monis Raza, Achint Juneja, Udit Chaudhary, Anju Treesa Jacob, Vikas Thakur, Aayush Sudan

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Polymerization technique may influence enamel demineralization around bonded lingual retainers by affecting adhesive integrity.

Methods: Eighty-four mandibular incisors were randomly allocated to conventional curing (30 s), transillumination (30 s), or combined curing (15 s each). Specimens underwent pH cycling and were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy. Demineralization was scored (0–3), and linear lesion depth was measured. Data were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis, Bonferroni, and Mann–Whitney tests (p ≤ 0.05).

Results: Combined curing significantly reduced demineralization compared with conventional and transillumination protocols (p < 0.001). Gingival regions showed significantly greater demineralization than occlusal regions across all groups.

Conclusions: Combined curing improved enamel preservation and may be an effective strategy for bonded …

Brar V. Kaur

All Decisions

In this GCEL holdover, petitioner's motion to amend the petition to add required small landlord exemption disclosures is granted. However, petitioner's motions for summary judgment and use and occupancy are denied: summary judgment is premature because no answer has been filed and petitioner failed to authenticate key documents; U&O is denied because neither two adjournments nor 60 days have elapsed under RPAPL § 745(2).

The Second Henry Street H.D.F.C. V. Aryvz

All Decisions

In this failure-to-renew holdover involving a rent-stabilized Shelter Plus Care (SPC) apartment, the court dismisses because the petition failed to plead the existence of the SPC rental subsidy administered by HPD and the applicable federal pre-termination procedures. The omission was per se prejudicial because it deprived tenant — an SPC participant entitled to federal due process protections — of notice of a potential defense. Petitioner's motion to amend denied because petitioner did not allege it had followed SPC pre-termination procedures.

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Vincentian Studies

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The Porte Saint-Denis Reconsidered In The Aftermath Of The Fronde: Urban Development In The Reign Of Louis Xiv, Vincent De Paul, And Saint-Lazare, Simone Zurawski Ph.D.

Vincentian Studies

This article takes a fresh look at the revitalization of Paris by King Louis XIV (1638–1715) following his victory in the civil war known as the Fronde by focusing on the Porte Saint-Denis. This was the triumphal arch built in 1672 by François Blondel, the founding Director of the Royal Academy of Architecture (Académie royale d’architecture). Blondel’s monument has long been considered the gold standard of French Baroque Classicism; however, the critical studies of architectural historians have stopped at the foot of rue du Faubourg Saint-Denis. By contrast, Zurawski scrutinizes the site. Consisting of this ancient thoroughfare to the royal …

Vincentians Versus Jansenists: Violence During A Mission, John E. Rybolt C.M.

Vincentian Studies

This study presents and translates the text of an anonymous Jansenist pamphlet of 1739 which narrates a series of violent events that took place during a mission that French Vincentians preached in the parish of Le Plessis-Rozainvilliers. The pastor and the Vincentian mission team both fueled the outbreak of violence. The incidents described offer harrowing insight into attitudes and strongly held beliefs of the era. The context for this was the period of great conflict within France spurred by the bull of Clement XI, Unigenitus [Dei filius], issued on 8 September 1713 to condemn a Jansenist theologian. Rybolt provides an …

Distributed Leadership For Mission Integration, Mark J. Laboe D.Min.

Vincentian Studies

As Catholic and Vincentian institutions navigate increasing religious pluralism, declining numbers of vowed religious, and changing expectations about leadership, new models of mission leadership are needed. This article proposes distributed leadership for mission as a framework for sustaining Catholic and Vincentian identity in higher education. Drawing from the history of Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac, and the Vincentian Family, as well as contemporary scholarship on leadership and organizational effectiveness, it argues that mission is best carried forward through intentional networks of leaders who share responsibility for cultivating institutional culture and advancing a common purpose. The article explores the theoretical …

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Vincentian Studies

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Motto And Seal: The Company Of The Daughters Of Charity, Betty Ann Mcneil D.C.

Vincentian Studies

Sister Betty Ann McNeil discusses the motto and seal of the Company of the Daughters of Charity from their inception in seventeenth-century France to its current usage. Saint Louise de Marillac transformed her devotion to Jesus crucified into a spirituality of service, as her chosen seal and motto signify. For the animating principle of her personal life and charitable service, the foundress, inspired by the apostle Paul, chose “The Charity of Jesus Crucified Urges Us” (Cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14). The motto and seal, transmitted to generations of Daughters of Charity since 1633, appear in modern documents of The Company as …

Laudato Si’ And The Vincentian Charism, Sharon Horace D.C., Mary Jo Stein D.C.

Vincentian Studies

Members of the Vincentian family see the presence of Christ in our brothers and sisters who experience poverty. The encyclical Laudato Si’ by Pope Francis (2015) reveals ways that the poverty of earth and the poverty of people are interconnected. He invites all to adapt an integral ecology to respond to the cries of our earth and the cries of the poor. This article presents a concise overview of Vincentian history through the lens of our founders’ connections to the natural world in their timeframe to demonstrate that integral ecology is a Vincentian value. It invites readers to consider how …

Faculty Senate Meeting Agenda October 15, 2026, University Of Rhode Island Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Meeting Agendas

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Comparing Condylar Parameters Assessed By Ultrasonic And Mechanical Axiography: An In Vivo Pilot Study, Mark Salame, Amine El Zoghbi, Marina Daher, Carole Abi Ghosn, Paul J. Boulos

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: The objective of this clinical pilot study was to compare the condylar parameters (condylar path inclination and Bennett angle) obtained from two different axiographs: a mechanical axiography system and an ultrasonic axigraphy system, and thus to judge the reliability and degree of accuracy of the mechanical axiography compared with the ultrasonic axiography considered as a reference technique.

Methods: Eleven candidates, aged between 20 and 25 years, were selected (n = 11) following strict inclusion and exclusion criteria. Each individual underwent two axiographic recordings by a single experienced operator. The first one was done with an ultrasonic axiograph, …

Effectiveness Of Animated Video And Electronic Dental Booklet Among Children In Primary Healthcare Centers, Kediri, Indonesia: A Prospective Interventional Study, Arini Indriyasari, Sayekti Wahyuningsih, Indasah Ir, Yuli Peristiowati

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introductions: Dental caries and poor oral hygiene remain major public health problems among children in Indonesia. Conventional dental health education has shown limited effectiveness in achieving sustainable behavioral change. Digital media, such as an animated video and an electronic dental booklet (e-Saku Gigi), offer a promising strategy to improve oral hygiene behavior in children.

Aim: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a Dental Health Education (DHE) intervention using an animated video and e-Saku Gigi on oral hygiene status (OHI-S), dental caries experience (DMF-T), and the knowledge–attitude–behavior pathway.

Methodes: A two-stage design was used. The first stage employed an …

Effect Of Post-Curing Time On The Color Stability Of 3d-Printed Hybrid Resin Material, An In Vitro Study, Nisrine Khneisser, Louis Hardan, Ziad Salameh, Joseph Hajjar, Karim Corbani

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Objectives: This study investigated the effect of post-curing time on the color stability of a non-polished, as-printed hybrid 3D printed resin material and assessed whether a nitrogen atmosphere during post-curing has any influence.

Methods: The 3D-printed specimens were divided into four groups based on the post-curing time (5, 10, 20 and 30 min) and two subgroups with and without nitrogen. Color changes ( E) of the specimens, immersed in coffee for 30 days, were measured using a spectrophotometer at different ageing times: first at baseline and 7,15 and 30 days after immersion. Data were analyzed with Shapiro–Wilk, Kruskal–Wallis, …

Destaining Of Stained Clear Aligners When Subjected To Different Cleaning Techniques: A Comparative In Vitro Analysis, Malik Cn Sadah, Raj Kumar Jaiswal, Amit Kumar Singh, Nishtha Srivastava, Stuti Raj, Ayushi Singh

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Clear aligners are widely used due to superior esthetics; however, staining and loss of transparency remain major clinical concerns. This study evaluated color changes in stained clear aligners after different destaining techniques.

Methods: In this in vitro comparative study, 40 new clear aligners were stained using coffee solution and divided into four groups: control, Invisalign cleaning crystals alone, crystals with ultrasonic cleaning, and crystals with motorized brushing. Color change was assessed using VITA Easyshade spectrophotometer, Adobe Photoshop LAB analysis, and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data were analysed using ANOVA, Tukey post hoc test, Kruskal–Wallis, and Mann–Whitney U …

Cholesterol Metabolism And Oral Health: An Integrative Review, Raíssa Colherinhas, Carla Guimarães Moutinho, Ana Cristina F Vinha, Carla Alexandra Lopes Andrade De Sousa E Silva

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Background: This integrative review associated changes in cholesterol metabolism and oral diseases. Conditions such as periodontal disease, tooth loss and oral cancer may be influenced by imbalances in lipid levels through mechanisms involving inflammation, oxidative stress, and immune modulation.

Highlight: This review examined scientific studies published mainly in the last decade. The findings indicate consistent associations between hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipidemia and periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular conditions, peri-implant health, and tooth loss. Hypocholesterolemia was associated with oral squamous cell carcinoma. Periodontal disease was the most frequently investigated oral condition, representing almost half of the included studies.

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Psychological Therapy In The Management Of Temporomandibular Disorders: A Systematic Review, Pragatheeswari R, Kavitha M, Sarumathi T, Niveditha B, Barkavi Panchatcharam, Pavithra D, Samu Fathima A I, Vigneshwaran J

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of psychological therapy in the management of temperomandibular disorders compared to other treatment modalities.

Methodology: Studies were selected according to PICO criteria, considering the RDC/TMD as a reference, improvement of pain and psychological parameters were the primary outcomes. Data search was mainly carried out through electronic search in several renowned databases: PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science and Google scholar. The publications collected were published between 2010 and 2024. Randomized clinical trials that compared the efficacy of psychological treatment modality with other conservative treatment modalities were screened and evaluated. A total of 5 …

Stem Cell-Based Therapies In Periodontology And Implant Dentistry: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Abdullah Saeed, Marycris Padrigo

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

Introduction: Periodontal disease and peri-implantitis remain the leading causes of tooth and implant loss, and conventional regenerative procedures consistently fall short of full structural restoration. Stem cell therapies have emerged as a promising alternative, operating through multi-lineage differentiation, immunomodulation via paracrine signaling, and extracellular vesicle communication. Prior systematic reviews, however, lacked methodological rigor — omitting clustering adjustments, REML/HKSJ estimation, prediction intervals, and publication bias modeling.

Aim: This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated whether stem cell therapy produces superior clinical and radiographic outcomes compared to cell-free controls in adults with periodontal or peri-implant bone defects.

Methods: Searches across …

Looksmaxxing, Personal Branding, And The Performance Of Authenticity In Gen Z Culture, Erika Grodzki, Stefanie Powers, Gary Carlin

College of Communication and Design Faculty Publications & Presentations

Looksmaxxing, a practice centered on improving appearance through everything from skincare and fitness to more extreme measures, has become increasingly visible among Generation Z social media users. The trend has grown through platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where content focused on self-improvement, beauty, and personal transformation attracts millions of views. This roundtable will discuss looksmaxxing and its broader implications for personal branding, identity, and authenticity in digital spaces. Panelists will examine why the trend has become so popular among Generation Z, how social media shapes public image, and the role influencers play in shaping audience expectations. The conversation …

Academic Standards Subcommittee Minutes October 15, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Welcome and approval of September 2026 Minutes
• Topics for Discussion

1. Continued discussion on the proposed change to the current Earned Admission Policy (High School Applicants section)
2. Proposed Reduced Credit Bachelor Policy Revision (Bachelor of Applied Science)
3. Continued discussion the the proposed change to the current Earned Admission Policy (High School Applicants section).

• Adjourned: 4:09
• Next Meeting: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Academic Standards Subcommittee Agenda, October 15, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Welcome and approval of September 2026 Minutes
• Topics:
• Proposed Reduced Credit Bachelor Policy Revision (Bachelor of Applied Science)
• Continued discussion on the proposed change to the current Earned Admission Policy (High School Applicants section)
• Next Meeting: Thursday, November 19, 2026

Promoting Civic Education And Engagement Through Community Partnerships: Hosting A Youth Civic Summit, Julie A. Lester

eJournal of Public Affairs

This article discusses how university faculty collaborated with community partners to host a youth civic engagement event for high school students. At the event, participants learned about leadership, civic engagement, and public service careers through presentations and hands-on activities led by public service practitioners and university faculty. Through a discussion about the event’s background, planning, and implementation, institutions may learn about one university’s experience with hosting a youth civic engagement event and use that experience to guide similar work.

Persuasive Strategies To Increase Student Voting: A Communication-Based Framework For Civic Engagement At The Higher Education Institutions, Daniel Sherrick Apambila

eJournal of Public Affairs

The decline in civic engagement among college students poses a significant threat to democratic society, with youth electoral participation dropping from 50% in 2020 to 42% in 2024. This study presents a comprehensive communication-based framework designed to increase student voting participation at Illinois State University through theoretically grounded persuasive strategies. Drawing from established persuasion theories including Cialdini’s Principles of Persuasion, the Theory of Planned Behavior, the Elaboration Likelihood Model, and repetitive frequency effects, this research addresses structural, informational, and motivational barriers that prevent student electoral participation.

The proposed strategic framework encompasses three interconnected approaches: (1) behavioral positioning and target segmentation …

Dependence On Authority In Hungary: Breaking The Vicious Cycle?, Tamas Kowalik Ph.D.

Times Talk Archive & ADP Projects

Hungary has been known for giving birth to many talents, however most of these left the country before achieving fame. The loss of innovative capacity has been partly attributed to the way authority has been exercised. In the past decade, significant global political upheavals and challenges put a spotlight on East-Central Europe. Dr. Kowalik will highlight how the exercise of authority, combined with the social context, perpetuates dependence on authority, ultimately leading to a corrupted concept of leadership in the Hungarian context. Based on the findings, the presentation will include implications on how dependence and authoritarianism can be prevented.

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Measuring And Understanding Geographic Inequities In Physician Distribution In The Philippines: A Multi-Method Study Protocol, Veincent Christian F. Pepito, Ryan Gabriel C. Molen, Julius R. Migriño Jr, Theo Prudencio Juhani Z. Capeding, Anne Rose D. Payumo, Hazel Ivy M. Jeremias, Karl R. Ubial, William C. Tiu, Manuel M. Dayrit

ASMPH Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI)

INTRODUCTION: The Philippines faces physician shortages, exacerbated by their propensity to practise in urban centres. Despite government placement programmes, recruitment and retention of physicians in many areas throughout the country remain difficult. This study aims to: (1) describe the distribution of general physicians and board-certified specialist physicians and (2) identify the individual, work environment, local environment, national environment and international environment factors that may influence physicians to establish their practice in areas with below-optimal physician-to-population ratios in the Philippines. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: To describe the distribution of general physicians and board-certified specialist physicians, we will map Philippine Health Insurance Corporation …