Implementation Challenges of 3D Printing in Prosthodontics: A Ranking-Type Delphi

The reduction in cost and increasing benefits of 3D printing technologies suggest the potential for printing dental prosthetics. However, although 3D printing technologies seem to be promising, their implementation in practice is complicated. To identify and rank the greatest implementation challenges of 3D printing in dental practices, the present study surveys dentists, dental technicians, and 3D printing companies using a ranking-type Delphi study. Our findings imply that a lack of knowledge is the most crucial obstacle to the implementation of 3D printing technologies. The high training effort of staff and the favoring of conventional methods, such as milling, are ranked as the second and third most relevant factors. Investment costs ranked in seventh place, whereas the lack of manufacturing facilities and the obstacle of print duration ranked below average. An inclusive implementation of additive manufacturing could be achieved primarily through the education of dentists and other staff in dental practices. In this manner, production may be managed internally, and the implementation speed may be increased.

Compatibility of Plants with a Mineral Binder

Hemp concretes are the most widely used biobased concretes in France. However, their growth is still limited by the lack of knowledge and high variability of the performances of biobased concretes, especially for their mechanical properties. These results are related to interactions between the mineral binder and plant compounds that modify the hydration of the cement. In this work, the interactions between cement and eight types of hemp shiv, and a flax shiv are studied by isothermal calorimetry. The setting delays observed in the presence of plants are interpreted by analyzing the molecules extracted from these plants in water. A link can be observed between the setting delay and the coloration of the extract solutions or their concentration in reducing sugars and in polyphenols. These results constitute a basis in the objective to define an indicator enabling to predict the compatibility between plants and mineral binders.

Semantic relations in text and translation Die semantischen Relationen im Text und Übersetzung

Based on the German language department’s theoretical and practical aspects as well as educational programs, the present study discusses the semantic relations in text sentences and their role in the science of translation. Through clarifying the semantic relationship between the text sentence and the methods used to express a news item, a situation or an occurrence and through the statement of the multiple theoretical semantic structures of the text’s construction and interrelation, a translator can easily translate a text into the target language. It is known that language learners face multiple difficulties in writing and creating an integrated, coherent and intelligible text, and the reason for this is their lack of knowledge of semantic relations. Deutsch In dieser Forschungsarbeit gehen die folgenden theoretischen Ausführungen im Zusammenhang mit bestimmten didaktischen Bemerkungen, die im Laufe des Lehrprozesses aufgetreten sind, der Frage der semantischen Relationen in Satzperspektiven nach. Berücksichtigt wurde dabei überdies das Lehrprogramm in der irakischen Germanistikabteilung. Daher besteht das Hauptpostulat dieser wissenschaftlichen Abhandlung in dem Versuch, dieses sprachliche Phänomen im Übersetzen und dessen vielseitige Varianten darzulegen sowie dessen Anwendbarkeit in den Verhandlungen, im praktischen Leben und im Umgang mit den ausländischen Firmen etc. zu klären.

Physical Educators Teachers Perceptions when Teaching English Language Learners (ELL)

The purpose of this study was to explore how physical educators from the state of New York accommodate English Language Learners (ELL) in their Physical Education (PE) classes. Furthermore, to find out how many teachers have a background in foreign languages and the strategies they use to teach these students. A content-validated open-ended questionnaire was used to collect the data. A total of 53 PE teachers completed the questionnaire. Results from this study indicated that the majority (73%) do not know a second language other than English. They also expressed the need for teacher preparation programs to provide more information on effective strategies on how to teach ELL students. Data analysis uncovered two recurrent themes: (a) lack of knowledge on a second language, and (b) the lack of knowledge of effective teaching strategies. Professional development opportunities and clear guidelines on how to teach ELL students need to be provided to PE teachers.

Perspectives of the Farmers on Collection of Vegetables at Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center in Sri Lanka

Agricultural products move through several channels before reaching the final consumers. The collection process of vegetable must be effective and efficient to avoid losses in the supply chain of vegetables. The Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center (DDEC) is considered as the main hub of vegetable and fruit distribution in Sri Lanka. The objective of this research is to analyze the role of DDEC in collection of vegetables in Sri Lanka and explore whether the center meets the best practices of vegetable collection. Transportation, packing and packaging, role of middlemen, and training and knowledge on vegetable collection process were reviewed. Data were collected using a semi structured questioner from 70 farmers linked to the DDEC. High level of quality degradation, poor packing and packaging, lack of knowledge and training on collection, and inefficient role of middlemen were identified as the main issues related to the vegetable collection process of DDEC in Sri Lanka.

Primary health care workers perspective towards cancer in Fiji: a qualitative study

Background: By 2040, the predicted global cancer burden is expected to be more than 27 million new cancer cases per year. Understanding primary health care workers’ (HCWs) perception on cancer can highlight new ways in which cancer advocacy can be increased. This study aimed to explore the perceptions of primary HCWs in Lautoka, Fiji, towards common cancers with focus on knowledge, risk perceptions, barriers and preventive approaches. Methods: The study used a qualitative method approach. The study was conducted among primary HCWs at four purposively selected health centres in Lautoka Subdivision, Fiji, from 1 March 2021 to 1 April 2021. Focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted with primary HCWs. A semi-structured open-ended questionnaire was used to collect data, and the FGDs were audio-recorded. These audio recordings were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. Results: The responses from the four FGDs with six primary HCWs in each group emerged four major themes. These themes were cancer knowledge, health professional training, barriers and challenges and awareness strategies. Primary HCWs were not fully aware about common cancers and were not confident to discuss about cancer with their patients which is an important role of primary HCWs in cancer management. This lack of knowledge was attributed to less training received in primary care setting. Barriers to accessing cancer screening included misconceptions about cancer, negative attitudes from patients, stigmatization, lack of resources at health facility and less informed health staff. Community outreach programmes, opportunistic screening, community HCWs and the concept of a cancer hub centre were awareness strategies highlighted by primary HCWs. Conclusions: Lack of knowledge about common cancers among primary HCWs is a concern that is depicted well in this study. This low knowledge was attributed to lack of training on cancers received by primary HCWs. Guidelines on cancer screening and diagnosis can be developed by the health ministry to assist primary HCWs in detecting patients at pre-cancerous stage.

Empowerment of beekeepers Trigona Sp. in Buahan Village based on the concept of 'The Spirit of Sobean'

Buahan Village is a village located in Payangan District, Gianyar Regency which has the potential to be developed in the agricultural and plantation sectors. Among them is the increased production of honey and processed honey in the form of herbal drinks, which greatly affect the income of MSMEs Buahan Mesari and Amerta Herbal. The problem faced is the lack of knowledge of MSMEs in Buahan Mesari regarding techniques for cultivating Trigona sp. bees. and the lack of insight into Amerta Herbal SMEs in developing efficacious herbal beverage derivative products. Through training for the people of Buahan Village related to Trigona sp. bee cultivation and the manufacture of kele honey-based products that are able to generate increased income and community welfare caused by increased product sales in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.

IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA HARAPAN DI KECAMATAN BONE-BONE KABUPATEN LUWU UTARA

Penelitian ini bertujuan 1) Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis upaya pemerintah kecamatan Bone-Bone kabupaten Luwu Utara dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat. 2) Untuk mengetahui dan menganalisis faktor apa yang menghambat upaya peningkatan kesejahteraan masyarakat di kecamatan Bone-Bone kabupaten Luwu Utara. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kualitatif. Pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan teknik: observasi, wawancara, penelusuran data online dan dokumentasi. Jenis dan sumber data dalam penelitian ini diperoleh dari data primer dan data sekunder. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa upaya pemerintah kecamatan Bone-Bone Kabupaten Luwu Utara dalam meningkatkan kesejahteraan masyarakat sudah cukup berjalan dengan baik akan tetapi masih ada beberapa hal yang perlu diperbaiki dan di tata lebih baik lagi seperti para pendamping PKH tidak melibatkan masyarakat umum dalam sosialisasi PKH sehingga banyak masyarakat yang seharusnya mendapatkan bantuan PKH namun tidak menerima bantuan. Kurangnya pengetahuan calon PKH tentang prosedur PKH mengakibatkan terjadinya masalah seperti ketika para calon PKH telah terdaftar menjadi penerima PKH namun saat validasi ternyata tidak susuai dengan syarat yang telah ditetapkan, seperti harus adanya komponen pendidikan, kesehatan dan kesejahteraan sosial, sehingga terjadilah kecemburuan sosial antara masyarakat tersebut. This study aims 1) To determine and analyze the efforts of the Bone-Bone sub-district government, North Luwu district in improving the welfare of the community. 2) To find out and analyze what factors hinder efforts to improve community welfare in Bone-Bone sub-district, North Luwu district. This study uses a qualitative method. Data was collected using the following techniques: observation, interview, online data search and documentation. The types and sources of data in this study were obtained from primary data and secondary data. The results showed that the efforts of the Bone-Bone sub-district government of North Luwu Regency in improving the welfare of the community had gone well enough but there were still some things that needed to be improved and better managed, such as PKH facilitators not involving the general public in PKH socialization so that many people who should have received PKH assistance but did not receive assistance. The lack of knowledge of PKH candidates about PKH procedures results in problems such as when PKH candidates have been registered as PKH recipients but during validation it turns out that they do not comply with the conditions that have been set, such as the existence of components of education, health and social welfare, so that social jealousy occurs between the community.

The Assistance in developing religious-based tourism villages in Susut Village, Bangli

The natural and cultural potential of Susut Village, Banjar District is a tourist attraction that has not been fully developed by the community considering the lack of knowledge about the development of tourist villages. The purpose of this community service is to provide an understanding of the community in Susut Village, especially through village officials regarding the management of the accommodation business (home stay), assisting the registration of tourism awareness groups, and the formation of tourist villages. The knowledge and skill transfer method are used to overcome the problems experienced by village officials in Susut Village. The result of this community service is that village officials can propose pokdarwis as an institution that cares about tourism development which will eventually be able to realize the formation of a Tourism Village in Susut Village, Bangli Regency.