Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Concept Mapping as a Teaching Tool on Critical Thinking Skills and Academic Performance of Diploma Nursing Students

In today’s challenging and highly complex health care settings nurses must be able to think critically. With the current traditional and rote methods of learning, the critical thinking skills among the students are seen to diminish. As nurse educators must find a different method in their teaching on how to encourage students to engage in analytical thinking and how to make the analytical thinking process part of their daily practice due to increase safety of the patients. This will give challenge for the nurse educators to reshape education by adopting instructional strategies to equip students with foundational knowledge in critical thinking, creative problem solving and collaboration. Through concept mapping, students should be able to transfer applied didactic objectives from the classroom to the clinical practice, where critical thinking and problem solving skills are needed for success. It also provide nurse educators with the ability to help students learn how to organise data, prioritise patient needs and can relate patient medical illness and nursing intervention
Association between fluid intake and labor: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Ingestion during labor is an issue that has attracted the attention of the scientific community in recent decades, with different practices in different countries [1]. However, the influence of fluid intake scientific evidence in labor is still not fully understood [2]. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between the amount of fluid ingested during labor and the type of delivery, duration of labor, occurrence of nausea and vomiting and value of the Apgar Index at the 1st and 5th minutes of the newborn’s life. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study included 144 parturient from two Portuguese Hospitals (Hospital Garcia de Orta and Hospital Nossa Srª do Rosário). This study was authorized by Data Protection National Commission (CNPD), approved by Hospitals Committee and Ethics Committee of Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Egas Moniz, and carried out in accordance with the Helsinki Declaration of 1975 as revised in 2000. A written informed consent was obtained from each participant. All parturient included were at least 37 weeks of gestation, primiparous, with fetus in cephalic presentation, with onset of spontaneous labor, at the beginning of the active phase (>4 cm of dilatation). Were excluded women with associated pathologies, previous pregnancy, pregnancies of medium or high risk and, that develop problems along the labor, such as hyperthermia, hypotension, hypoglycemia, fetuses with cardiotocographic alterations and newborns with tight cervical loops at birth. The logistic regression model, correlation coefficient of Spearman and logistic regression discriminant analysis was applied to data analysis. Results: Analysis revealed that the probability of occurrence of a dystocic birth does not depend on the amount of liquid ingested (ρ = 0.711). Additionally, there was a weak correlation between liquid ingestion and duration of labor (ρ = 0.269), but positive and significant (ρ = 0.001), it means, the higher the amount of water the longer the duration of labor; The results also reveal that the increased of fluid intake during labor increases the chance of nausea and vomiting 1.005 per mL of fluid ingested (ρ = 0.002). It was not observed a predictive effect of Apgar Index at 1st and 5th minutes of the newborn’s life (ρ = 0.196 and ρ = 0.612, respectively). Discussion and conclusions: This study reinforces that the ingestion of fluid during labor does not have a predictive effect of dysthymia, or negative consequences for the newborn, which is according with other studies [1]. However, for this sample, the chance of occurrence of nausea and vomiting significantly increases with fluid ingestion during labor.
The Effects of Resistance Training on Health of Children and Adolescents With Disabilities

Many parents still hesitate to encourage their children to participate in resistance training programs. This is unfortunate since recent research shows that resistance training can positively affect children’s health. This narrative review aims to present an overview of the health-associated effects resistance training can provide particularly in children and adolescents with disabilities by describing its effects on muscle strength, physical function, mental health, self-concept, obesity, and injury prevention. To illustrate the variety of possible fields of application, the effects of resistance training in children and adolescents suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, joint hypermobility, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, obesity, and spina bifida are discussed. Although randomized controlled trials with a sufficiently large sample size are rare, the research presented in this review indicates that this mode of training might be a potent tool to improve mental and physical health by improving muscle strength, body composition, self-concept or functionality, reducing pain or injury risk, and strengthening bone or tendons even in the most vulnerable groups of children with physical or mental disability. Furthermore, it has to be emphasized that compared with other types of treatment resistance training is considered to be without adverse effects.
Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science, 3rd edn

Aviva Petrie and Paul Watson 408 pages, paperback, £34.99. Wiley-Blackwell. 2013 ISBN 978 0 470 67075 0 ! [Graphic][1] STATISTICS provides the toolbox that lets us turn data into decisions. It is important to the consumers of research articles and other media, who need at least a basic understanding of the methods and limitations of statistical analysis so they can critically interpret published findings. And it is a vital tool for researchers engaged in clinical or animal science work, who require a sound understanding of statistical methods to perform common analyses and also to … [1]: /embed/inline-graphic-1.gif
Multidimensional Web GIS Approach for Citizen Participation on Urban Evolution

Web-mapping has been widely used to facilitate citizen participation in smart cities. Web-mapping has evolved from 2D static maps towards more dynamic and immersive 3D worlds such as virtual globes and scenes. Although current technologies allow us to build multidimensional representations, there is still a lack of research studies on how to further leverage them to foster citizen participation. Information on space–time changes can be an important asset for a successful citizen participation process. Citizens may need to track the evolution of their city over space and time, and how their participation will impact the urban planning and decision-making process. Consequently, the main objective of this research study is to design and develop a multidimensional (2D, 3D, 4D) web-mapping platform where citizens can better assess and understand the spatiotemporal evolution of their cities. User testing was conducted to assess the multidimensional representation of the animations used, and the spatiotemporal mechanism and interface features. Results showed that it is recommended to integrate spatiotemporal simulations to citizen participation platforms so citizens can better assess the impacts of their choices. We also assessed that 3D does not always communicate information better than 2D. Future work will aim at testing the platform in a consultation process with a representative sample of participants.
From Edith Bunker to the 6:00 News:

The purpose of this research was to study how contemporary, healthy midlife women perceive menopause and what their sources of information on menopause are. A nonclinical convenience sample of 505 middle-class women aged 35-55 (mean age = 46.6) from across the U.S. responded to the Midlife Women's Health Survey. Overall, the findings convey a somewhat disturbing picture of menopause. Notable was the absence of any sense of achievement or elevated status associated with becoming menopausal; a disease focus was common as well. These findings are discussed in terms of strategies to help women's adjustment to this life stage.
The World Wide Wait: Effects of Delays on User Performance

This study investigated the effect of web page download delays on user performance. Participants completed tasks on a major airline web site with varying download delays of 1 second, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. The dependent measures included lostness, frustration, task success, and task difficulty. Delays did not affect lostness, but frustration was increased by the longer download delays of 30 and 60 seconds.
Impacts of chronic illness on families: Experiences of Iranian family of patients with Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study

Family members are often the primary healthcare providers and support for patients with a chronic disease such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Families endure and encounter long term difficulties when caring for a person suffering from MS. This study was conducted to explain the family experiences with multiple sclerosis and their problem and concerns.In a qualitative research, based on conventional content analysis, 18 family caregivers of patients with MS were selected by using purposive sampling method. Data were collected through semi-structured and in-depth interviews conducted at the Multiple Sclerosis Society and hospitals of Tabriz in Iran from May to December of 2015. Data were analyzed according to qualitative content analysis by using the MAXQDA.10 software. Interviews identified three main categories regarding family caregiver experiences with MS: 1) disease onset crisis, 2) disease burden, and 3) living in the shadow of death. The results showed that family caregivers of MS patients face numerous problems and they are at risk for depression and a lower quality of life due to disease burden. Also the results revealed the main concerns of families are financial problems and fear of paralysis and patient be crippled. Healthcare providers can use these results to better support and care for patients and their family members in order to improve their quality of life and reduce disease complications. Keyword: Multiple Sclerosis; Family Caregivers; Chronic illness; Disease Burden; Qualitative Research.
Evaluation of Social Networking Sites as Communication Tools in Hematology

Purpose: The objective of this study was to quantify the usage of social networking sites by hematology journals, patient centered and professional hematology organizations which remains largely unknown and, to our knowledge, has yet to be fully evaluated. Methods: We obtained an archived list of 94 current hematology journals from SCImago on the World Wide Web and used the list to investigate Facebook, Twitter, and individual journal websites for the presence of social media accounts. We identified professional and patient-centered hematology organization activity on social networks through queries of predetermined search terms on Google, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The activity of each entity was documented by recording the following metrics of popularity: the numbers of Facebook “likes,” Twitter “followers,” and LinkedIn “members. ” Main Outcomes and Measures: The numbers of Facebook likes, Twitter followers, and LinkedIn members corresponding to each hematology journal and each professional and patient-related hematology organization. Results: On April 20, 2014, of the 94 hematology journals ranked by SCImago, 27.6% were present on Facebook and 17% on Twitter. We identified popular hematology journals based on Facebook likes and Twitter followers, led by Blood and Therpaeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, respectively. Popular professional hematology organizations included The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (2,20,699facebook likes and 12124 followers on Twitter). The presence of professional hematology organizations on Facebook (41%) and Twitter (26%) was higher than the presence of academic journals. Conclusions: The usage of social networking sites was more common among professional hematology organisations (40%) than academic journals (32%). Popular professional hematology organizations included The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (2,20,699 facebook likes and 12124 followers on Twitter). We identified popular hematology journals based on Facebook likes and Twitter followers, led by Blood and Therpaeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, respectively. Academic journals should not underestimate the potential of social media as a means of reaching out to, and engaging with their readership.
The association study of CLOCK gene polymorphisms with antidepressant effect in Chinese with major depressive disorder.

AIM Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a common psychiatric disorder with a complicated pathogenesis and genetic predisposition. The objective of this article is to explore the relationship between the four SNPs of circadian locomotor output cycles kaput (CLOCK) gene (rs11932595, rs12504300, rs3805148, rs534654) and the efficacy of antidepressants. Materials & methods: This study enrolled a total of 600 patients, who met the DSM-V diagnostic criteria for MDD. All subjects were treated with single selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The HAMD17 and adverse reaction scale (TESS/UKU) were used to assess the efficacy of antidepressants and adverse effects. The PCR and DNA sequencing analysis were used to genotype loci of CLOCK gene. RESULTS The antidepressants efficacy of subjects with rs11932595 AA genotype was significantly higher than those with GG+GA genotypes (p = 0.035). But this p-value was not significant after false discovery rate (FDR) adjustment. CONCLUSION The variant of CLOCK gene may be associated with the efficacy of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in Chinese Han MDD patients.
The power of counseling: Changing maternal, infant, and young child nutrition and family planning practices in Dhamar, Yemen

Abstract We conducted a study to determine current maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) and family planning (FP) practices and how practices can be improved with counseling. The study consisted of qualitative methods. Mothers and couples were able to attempt and adopt new practices after only one counseling visit, except consuming meat daily due to cost, and adopting contraception, which was challenging due to health system constraints. Most appreciated receiving information, reported positive experiences, and said they would continue practices. It is possible to improve these practices through counseling, although some systems factors should be addressed.
Improving Learning in Engineering Mechanics: The Significance of Understanding

Mechanics is a key foundation topic for many engineering disciplines, the study of which usually constitutes a significant proportion of first and second year engineering undergraduate studies. Many engineering students experience substantial difficulties with introductory mechanics, and it is widely noted in the literature that pass rates in mechanics courses tend to be unacceptably low. This paper details the interim findings of, and issues arising from a literature search focusing on how engineering educators understand, describe, identify and deal with the causes of poor performance in introductory mechanics. The most striking conclusion drawn from this literature search is the lack of conclusive research into the more fundamental causes of difficulties for students studying mechanics.
Multiple-view feature modelling with model adjustment

Multiple-view feature modeling is a product development approach that combines concurrent engineering and feature modeling. It supports applications from various phases of product development, by providing an own interpretation of, or view on, a product for each of these applications. The approach can lead to higher quality of products in less time, which is one of the most important goals of contemporary product development. This thesis shows that a multiple-view feature modeling approach can also support the earlier phases of the product development process, by describing views that support conceptual and assembly design, and their integration with views that support part detail design and manufacturing planning. In addition, it shows that automatic model adjustment is a feasible and useful technique in feature modeling.
A survey of the basic practical skills of final-year medical students in one UK medical school

SUMMARY This article is concerned with the undergraduate teaching of nine basic practical skills. The authors have conducted the first survey of such skills in the UK since 1985. The level of attainment for phlebotomy and intravenous cannula insertion was good. However, attainment was poor for preparation and administration of intravenous antibiotics, preparing intravenous infusions and inserting naso-gastric tubes. Perceived confidence in performing these latter skills was greater than the level of practical experience obtained. A Medline search of the literature could not find any publications detailing the national availability of teaching, or the skills competence of students in the UK. The General Medical Council suggests only the most basic of skills need to be imparted before qualification; further skills should be taught in the pre-registration year. However, doubt remains as to whether this occurs reliably in practice.
Predictors of seatbelt and helmet usage among victims seeking care at emergency department in a tertiary care hospital in rural Northern India.

Background: Despite the introduction of seat belt and helmet legislation their use in India is still not satisfactory. The present study was therefore conducted to assess the prevalence of and factors associated with safety belt and helmet non-use among Emergency Department (ED) patients seeking care at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Methods: The present cross sectional study with systematic sampling was carried out among stable, non-urgent ED patients aged more than 18 years using pretested questionnaire during July to December 2011. Safety belt use was defined via two methods: a single-item and a multiple-item measure of safety belt use. Results: Outcome for multivariate logistic regression analysis was safety belt use less than ‘always’. Of 350 patients approached, 280 (80%) participated. The prevalence of safety belt/helmet use ‘always’ was 31% and 16% respectively using two different survey measures. Male gender, maximum alcohol consumption of greater than 5 drinks in a single episode, riding with others that drink and drive, ever receiving a traffic citation for not wearing a safety belt or helmet, the belief that safety belt use is “uncomfortable”, and that “I just forget to use my seatbelt” were risks for safety belt non-use according to the Single Measure of Safety Belt/ Helmet Use, while “it’s my usual habit” was protective. Conclusion: Findings of the study warrants urgent need to take measures or targeted interventions in order to increase safety belt and helmet use among this high risk population. Nepal Journal of Medical Sciences | Volume 02 | Number 01 | Jan-Jun 2013 | Page 57-61 DOI: http://dx.doi. org/10.3126/njms.v2i1. 7653
Experience with ebrantil used in patients with resistant arterial hypertension in chronic kidney disease

Summary. Aim. To evaluate the clinical efficacy of ebrantil used in patients with resistant arterial hypertension (RAH) in Stage III-V chronic kidney disease (CKD). Subjects and methods. Sixty-five patients with Stage III-V CKD and RAH (systolic blood pressure (SBP) 215.7±4.0 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) 114.6±2.3 mm Hg) were followed up. The patients received intravenous ebrantil (urapidil) in a dose of 25 mg for 5 days and then were switched to its oral use as 30-60-mg capsules twice daily for 12 weeks. Results. The intravenous infusion caused a significant fall in SBP and DBP by 23.6 and 16.7%, respectively, within 60-90 min. A steady-state antihypertensive effect was achieved on days 5-7 (SBP and DBP was lowered to 146.8±6.1 and 95.6±5.3 mm Hg, respectively; p<0.05). After 12 weeks of the therapy, SBP was 144.4±6.3 mm Hg and DBP was 93.3±4.1 mm Hg (p<0.05). Conclusion. The use of ebrantil in patients with CKD and RAH produces an effective BP without marked adverse reactions.
Variación del estado de portador de Staphylococcus aureus en una población de estudiantes de medicina

Para evaluar en estudiantes de medicina la variacion del estado de portador de Staphylococcus aureus y su resistencia antimicrobiana, antes y despues de la practica clinica, se realizo un estudio longitudinal en una cohorte de 159 estudiantes de cuarto y noveno semestre universitario. Se tomaron muestras de las zonas periamigdalianas y/o pared posterior de orofaringe, de las fosas nasales y las manos, se cultivaron en agar sangre de cordero al 5% y se incubaron en aerobiosis a 37°C, durante 48 horas. La identificacion de Staphylococcus aureus se realizo segun las caracteristicas macroscopicas y pruebas bioquimicas. La susceptibilidad a los antimicrobianos se evaluo mediante el metodo de difusion de disco, por la tecnica de Kirby-Bauer, siguiendo las normas internacionales del Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), con los siguientes antimicrobianos: ciprofloxacina, vancomicina, oxacilina, cefalotina,clindamicina y rifampicina. La edad promedio de los alumnos de cuarto semestre fue 19,1±1,2 anos y el genero femenino fue 2/1 mas frecuente que el masculino. Se analizaron la presencia de antecedentes como: infecciones, alergias, estado de fumador, otras patologias no infecciosas, uso de antibioticos en los ultimos tres meses y procedimientos quirurgicos u hospitalizaciones seis meses previos a la toma de las muestras. No hubo relacion significativa entre la incidencia del estado de portador y los antecedentes estudiados. Se observo un aumento significativo del 15,1%, con respecto al grupo de estudiantes de cuarto semestre, en el estado de portador de S. aureus en el grupo de estudiantes de noveno semestre, despues de haber estado expuestos durante tres anos al ambiente hospitalario, (p=0,001 Test exacto de Mc Nemar). De los portadores, el 16,4% presento la bacteria en manos (p<0,001), el 13,8% en fosas nasales (p=0,0015) y el 3,2% en faringe. Por otra parte,el 35,8% de los portadores presento persistencia, de los cuales el 25,2% fue en fosas nasales; el 4,4%, en faringe y el 3,8% en manos. En cuanto a la resistencia a los antimicrobianos, el 1,9% de las cepas aisladas de los estudiantes de cuarto semestre presento resistencia: una a ciprofloxacina y dos a clindamicina (tres estudiantes). Por su parte, el 2,5% de las cepas aisladas de estudiantes de noveno semestre fue resistente: una a cefalotina, ciprofloxacina, oxacilina y clindamicina, una a cefalotina y oxacilina y dos a clindamicina (cuatro estudiantes). En el 1,3% del grupo estudiado se aislaron cepas de Staphylococcus aureus Resistentes a la Meticilina (MRSA, por sus siglas en ingles). Estos resultados no muestran diferencias significativas (p=1.000).