Past Issue

The role of nickel-titanium in modern endodontics: a comprehensive review

The introduction of rotary Nickel-Titanium (NiTi) instruments has changed root canal therapy by improving the predictability and quality of root canal shaping. These instruments offer superior flexibility and help maintain the original curvature of the canal, which is particularly useful in complex root canal anatomies. Traditional stainless-steel hand files often lead to procedural errors, such as canal transportation and perforation. However, challenges still exist even with rotary NiTi systems.

Flutuação Populacional da Diaphorina citri no estado da bahia - rotas Estratégica e rotas de Controle

A Bahia destaca-se pela presença significativa de uma citricultura de caráter familiar, fundamentada em práticas tradicionais de cultivo. No entanto, esta atividade enfrenta ameaças fitossanitárias que colocam em risco a sustentabilidade do setor. Logo, é crucial que os setores de defesa agropecuária e pesquisa direcionem sua atenção especial para garantir a integridade da área de produção. O presente estudo teve como objetivo monitorar e quantificar a flutuação populacional do psilídeo (D. citri), vetor da bactéria Candidatus Liberibacter spp.

The Aguascalientes labor Conciliation center— Genuine labor justice or just more of the Same? (Part II)

This article explores how the newly established Labor Conciliation Center of Aguascalientes, Mexico (Centro de Conciliación Laboral de Aguascalientes, CCLEA), administers labor justice in employer–employee disputes within the state’s enterprises, in response to the new labor law introduced through the 2019 Federal Reform.

Utilization of Banana (Musa Paradisiaca Linn) flour in Churros: Product Development and Consumer Acceptability

Cardava bananas (Musa paradisiaca Linn.) can be grown in locations where there is a risk of food scarcity and can be used to make other products because of their year-round growth. Due to their abundance but highly underutilized, and low shelf life, increasing their utilization by processing using appropriate methods and technology, they can be used for sustainable products like shelf-stable banana flour. Hence, the researchers developed an alternative pastry—churros utilizing banana flour.

Reimagining local Economic Development in Hammarsdale Township: A Tips™-Informed Approach

This study applies the Management of Technology, Innovation, People, and Systems (TIPS™) framework to examine challenges to sustainable economic development in Hammarsdale, a peri-urban KwaZulu-Natal township in South Africa. Historically shaped by apartheid space planning and industrial shrinkage (Todes et al., 2022; Godfrey & Maree, 2021), Hammarsdale's contemporary challenges include 38% unemployment (Statistics South Africa, 2023), infrastructure deficits (SALGA, 2022), and digital exclusion (FinMark Trust, 2023).

Análise Epidemiológica da sífilis em gestantes e Congênita em um estado da Amazônia Legal do Brasil

A sífilis é uma infecção sexualmente transmissível causada pela bactéria Treponema pallidum. Quando adquirida durante a gestação, a transmissão pode ocorrer de mãe para filho, caracterizando a sífilis congênita. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar o perfil epidemiológico dos casos de sífilis gestacional e congênita no Amapá, no período de 2019 a 2023. Trata-se de um estudo epidemiológico, descritivo e retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa, realizado a partir de dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN) e do Sistema de Informação de Nascidos Vivos (SINASC).

Evaluating the Impact of design thinking on creative thinking among 21st century Managers

The last century focused on efficiency and productivity, moving incrementally from good to better to best. Education, however, has lagged behind, widening the gap between academia and industry. As a result, young managers often lack the interdisciplinary exposure, experiential learning, and problem-solving skills required by industry. This century now faces a shortage of thinkers, innovators, and doers. While previous research has highlighted design thinking as a driver of creativity, most studies remained conceptual rather than evidence-based.

Effect of agri Commodity Traders Attitude and Perception on Their Trading decision – A Study

The traders dealing with farm commodities often experience highly volatile situations in the market. More particularly, the recent COVID-19 pandemic has created a more chaotic situation due to the inherent uncertainty, significantly affecting traders' perception of commodity markets. Several theories dealing with security or commodity markets are based on the view that investors behave rationally, but, in many practical cases, it needs to be found faithful.