Comparison of Retention between Two Dental Root Canal Core Build Up Materials and Silanized and Non-Silanized Glass Fibre Posts: An Invitro Study

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Background: Various resin-based core builds up materials are commercially available in market but their clinical use should follow recommendations of bond strength measurement studies.

Objective: to evaluate the retention between two commercially available core build up materials and silanized and non-silanized glass fibre posts.

Methodology: The retention between two commercially available core build up materials (Core X Flow and Light Core) and Silanized and Non- Silanized glass fiber posts with ten samples in each group were assessed using ‘pull out test’ in universal testing machine. Student’s unpaired ‘t’ test was used for inter group comparison by fixing significance level at p ≤ 0.05.

Results: The retention force was higher in silanized fibre post group compared to non-silanized posts (p=0.02). Among the silanized posts, the retention force was significantly higher in CORE X FLOW group compared to LIGHT CORE group (p=0.03). Conclusion: The retention of posts improved with silanization. With silanization, the retention force was significantly higher with ‘CORE X FLOW’ compared to ‘LIGHT CORE’ core build up material.

Development of E-Learning with Whiteboard Animation Media Using Reading, Questioning Model and Answering (RQA) to Improve Learning Results and Student Motivation in the Department of Tadris Biology in IAIN Batusangkar

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Based on preliminary investigation data by interviewing animal structure lecturers and students from IAIN Batusangkar, it is known that there are obstacles in animal structure lectures, one of which is related to the learning media used, so students have difficulty understanding lecture material. The difficulty felt by students was that almost every animal structure material was difficult to understand, especially the reproductive system material so students had difficulty illustrating images on the reproductive system material. This study aims to produce whiteboard animation learning media using the RQA model on valid, practical, and effective reproductive system materials. This type of research is development research using the plomp model which consists of three phases, namely the preliminary research phase, the design and prototyping phase, and the assessment phase. The research data were obtained from validity, practicality, and effectiveness tests. The results obtained in this study, namely the results of validation by the validator showed a value of 87.85% with very valid criteria. The results of the practicality assessment by the lecturers showed a value of 93.50% with very practical criteria and the results of the practicality assessment by students getting a score of 89.58% with very practical criteria. The results of the effectiveness test showed a significant increase in the learning outcomes of the knowledge aspect and could increase students’ learning motivation. Based on the values ​​obtained, it can be concluded that the whiteboard animation media using the RQA model on the reproductive system material is very valid, very practical, and very effective to use in the learning process.

Travelling in Macedonia in the Eve of the Greek Revolution European Travellers in Imathia

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The present paper refers to the phenomenon of “Travelling” in Macedonia during the pre-revolutionary years of the Greek War of Independence.  The study focuses on the area of Imathia revealing- through the travel literature- important information in reference to the towns of Naoussa and Veroia shortly before the outbreak of the revolutionary movement in the area in the spring of 1822.

A Peer-to-Peer File Storage System Using Blockchain and Interplanetary File System

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People’s lives have been profoundly impacted by the headway of innovation which has worked on their lives from each viewpoint. Clearly, innovation assumes a significant part in each circle of life and information stockpiling and sharing is a significant part of it. Current information sharing and storage devices depend on trusted third parties (TTP) and because of the contribution of third parties, such frameworks need straightforwardness, security, trust and strength. To solve these issues, this paper proposes a blockchain-based secure information sharing application by consolidating the highlights of IPFS and Ethereum. In this proposed scheme ethereum blockchain, decentralized storage, encryption and IPFS are combined to build an application that maximizes the technological resources and provide with an effective storage website ,Ethereum blockchain, decentralized capacity, encryption, and InterPlanetary File System are consolidated to assemble an application that boosts the innovative assets and gives a viable storage site. To carry out the proposed situation, smart contracts are written in solidity and sent on the nearby Ethereum test network. The proposed plot accomplishes security, transparency, legitimacy of owner, access control and nature of information.

The Influence of Promotion and Product Quality on Purchase Decisions Mediated by Consumer Satisfaction at PT. Maybank Indonesia Finance

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The purpose of the study was to determine the effect of promotion and product quality on purchasing decisions mediated by consumer satisfaction at PT. Maybank Indonesia Finance. The population is 1,097 people. The sampling technique used non-probability sampling with a sample of 100 respondents. Then processed using PLS-SEM. Promotion results have a significant effect on purchasing decisions, and product quality does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions, for promotions has a significant effect on satisfaction, and for product quality does not have a significant effect on consumer satisfaction, for consumer satisfaction has a significant effect on purchasing decisions, and promotions have an effect significant effect on purchasing decisions that mediate consumer satisfaction, product quality does not have a significant effect on purchasing decisions that mediate consumer satisfaction.

Impact of Category Captains on Category Sales and Profitability

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The Indian retail industry is a growing segment and there are several players in entire India. Some of the big names are Reliance Retail, Future Retail, Spar, Spencer’s, Ratandeep, and many more. They are present in different states of India and catering a huge urban population. In any retail store, category plays a vital role and its management is very important. Sales of any retail chain is dependent on better and effective management of different categories. For every category, there are some of the main brands which lead the category sales. Category captains may play important roles in driving the overall retail chain business. Category captains can formulate the strategy for different product categories and can suggest the retail chain for implementing the same. However, the final decision is taken by retail chains only.

Methods and Tools for Creating Virtual Robots Using Self-Organization or Hierarchical Behavior in Ensuring the Security of Artificial Intelligence

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This article discusses algorithms and tools for setting up optimal control, information security, and the use of Coppeliasim technologies in artificial intelligence software and hardware. Cleverly created robots help and work for different areas of human life. What is artificial intelligence. AI methods: NLP, CV, Data Science. National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence in Uzbekistan.AI research.AI standardization. Standards in the field of artificial intelligence in all areas. Top 3 Trends in Artificial Intelligence. Uzstandart approved the first standards in the field of AI.ISO / IEC experts support proposal to develop Uzbek language standard. Development of standards in the field of quantum communications, AI and smart city The impact of artificial intelligence. Threats to the development of human civilization. Impact on the economy and business. Impact on the labor market. Wrongness of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence technology market. AI market in Uzbekistan. Global AI market. AI applications. Artificial intelligence technologies and solutions: a turning point.AI in decision making: today and tomorrow. Artificial intelligence in software development. Artificial intelligence to solve demographic problems. Use of AI for defense and military purposes. Use in education. Use of AI in business.

Integrating the Mobile Game Item and Customer Loyalty Mileage in NFT

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Some online media use the mileage system a lot. Also, many companies are generating profits using the mileage system. The mileage system was first serviced by airlines in the late 1980s, and now it has many good functions and features. Also, many industries benefit from the mileage system used by airlines in other industries. However, mileage is not being introduced in the game industry, and the service is not provided using the concept of points returned to users, which is a pure function of mileage. So, the payment system developed a lot in the mobile industry has a better and easier payment system than the current online industry. Although many mobile games are being made worldwide, there are currently many games that have a lifespan depending on the nature of the game. For increasing the lifespan of these games, games are constantly changing. However, the revenue model continues to stand still with partial fee-for-service. Therefore, it was found that the mileage system used in various fields such as internet shopping malls and airlines is good in attracting customers and increasing satisfaction through the thesis. Therefore, this study suggested a new revenue model using mileage to help extend the game’s life because it was thought that a revenue model that helps increase the game’s lifespan is needed even for the revenue model of mobile games that are standing still. In particular, this study focused on the recent issue of game items as NFTs using blockchain technology.

Development of Instant Dokla Mix Blended with Dehydrated Carrot Powder

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This study presents the Development of Instant Dhokla mix blended with dehydrated carrot powder. Dhokla is a vegetarian food originating from Gujarat, India. It can be eaten for breakfast, as a main course, as a side dish or as a snack and is usually tangy and slightly sweet in taste. Carrot is one of the nutritious and economical vegetable. To extend carrot’s utilization during offseason, carrot was oven-dried at 50 ºC for 4-5 hours and powdered. The Dehydrated carrot   (Daucus carota L.) powder was blended at the levels of 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% in the Instant Dhokla mix powder. The best variation was identified to be the Sample C in which 30% Dehydrated carrot powder was blended in Instant Dhokla mix. It was identified by sensory analysis using five point hedonic scale by a group of 30 semi trained panel members. Vitamin A content was 5.4 mcg/100g in the standard instant Dhokla mix which increased to 9.2 mcg/100g in the Sample C and Iron content was 3.5mg/100g in the standard instant Dhokla mix which increased to 6.0 mg/100g in the Sample C. The mix underwent microbial analysis and shelf life analysis with the interval of one day for a period of one week that is on 1st day, 3rd day and 5th day respectively. The mix was stored in a Zip lock bag. The popularization of the Instant Dhokla mix blended with dehydrated carrot powder was done among school going children by briefing on its significance, functional properties, nutritional  aspects  and health benefits with the help of  a questionnaire and analyzing their responses.

Healthcare Services Utilization among the Rural Women in Tamilnadu: A Micro Level Study

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The health of women is inextricably linked to their responsibilities as mothers, partners, and daughters. Women are frequently the primary caregivers for their children’s health and well-being, as well as their children’s primary point of contact with the health-care system. Although women shoulder the majority of family healthcare responsibilities, the impact of these additional responsibilities on their health and well-being is sometimes overlooked. These responsibilities, however, are only a small part of the multiplicity of financial, family, and other obligations that women must juggle in order to satisfy their families’ requirements, and many women do so in the face of adversity, such as their own health difficulties. For many women, managing family health requirements with other responsibilities is a heightened difficulty due to limited financial means, while raising children and working. But to do this, it is essential that women take charge of their health and nutritional needs. Therefore, the women are viewed as an asset to society. Women today participate in the developmental activities of the nation in large numbers. Majority of educated women are not aware of the schemes introduced by the government. Women always place the needs of their family before themselves. Therefore, the present study attempts to examine the Utilization of healthcare services among the rural women in the selected blocks of Cuddalore district, with the help of primary data, which is tested by using Percentage Analysis and Henry Garrett Ranking.