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Induction and professional development support of newly qualified professional nurses during community service

In South Africa, retention of newly qualified professional nurses in public health institutions upon completion of their year of compulsory remunerated community service remains a challenge that exacerbates the shortage of professional nurses in these institutions. The literature indicates that many newly qualified professional nurses leave the public health institutions due to lack of professional development support and heavy workloads while they are still finding their feet. A mixed-methods design of concurrent triangulation approach was used to answer the question: How are the newly qualified professional nurses supported in terms of induction and professional development during community service in South Africa? Triangulation was achieved by using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Induction/orientation documents from public health institutions were analysed using a checklist. A survey questionnaire with mixed quantitative closed items (1–43) and qualitative open-ended questions (43–46) was sent to newly qualified professional nurses who had recently completed community service. Focus groups held with operational nurse managers and individual interviews with coordinators of community service for nurses yielded rich qualitative data. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to describe and synthesise data. The qualitative findings confirmed the quantitative findings. Findings were lack of professional development support in some public health institutions, informal, noncomprehensive support where given, shortage of experienced professional nurses, reluctance by some professional nurses and operational nurse managers to supervise newly qualified nurses, and increased workload due to the shortage of experienced professional nurses in the public health institutions. Inadequate clinical skills, poor discipline and lack of professionalism in the newly qualified professional nurses also played a part. Respondents suggested constructive recommendations for the induction and professional development support of the newly qualified professional nurses, and these were incorporated in the recommended guidelines for the induction and professional development support of newly qualified professional nurses during community service.
Connecting Access and Efficiency: Community College Course-Taking Patterns That Predict Vertical Transfer

XI CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION . 2 Vertical Transfer: National Profile . 4 The Community College Transfer Calculator© (CCTC) . 7 Problem Statement . 8 Statement of Purpose . 12 Research Questions . 13 Conceptual Framework . 14 Resource dependence theory (RDT) . 16 Choice overload . 19 Significance of the Problem . 21 Methods Overview . 22 Definition of Terms. 23 Summary . 26 CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW . 29 Access . 30 Efficiency . 32 Accountability for Funding . 34 Influential Vertical Transfer Factors . 38 Placement policies and “cooling out. ” . 39
‘It is a bit like being a parent’: A discourse analysis of how nursing identity can contextualize patient involvement in Danish psychiatry

During an ethnographic field work in Danish psychiatry taking place between 2011 and 2013, the emergence of an exemplary textbook symbolized a dominant perception of the relationship between psychiatric nursing professionals and patients that contextualized their ways of involving the patient in clinical practice. Drawing on the discourse theory of Laclau and Mouffe, this article elucidates how this particular textbook articulates the relation between two gendered subjects: a dominant and caring mother, and a childlike male patient. This article takes up the discussion about how nursing discourse is embedded in a range of ideological structures about gender, theory of science and ethics of the psychiatric field. It proceeds to discuss what possibilities and problems it delineates for the nursing profession and for patients, and involvement and recovery of patients in daily clinical practice.
Inverting Topography for Landscape Evolution Model Process Representation: 3. Determining Parameter Ranges for Select Mature Geomorphic Transport Laws and Connecting Changes in Fluvial Erodibility to Changes in Climate

We review select mature geomorphic transport laws for use in temperate ridge and valley landscapes and compile parameter estimates for use in applications. This work is motivated by a case study of sensitivity analysis, calibration, validation, multimodel comparison, and prediction under uncertainty, which required bounding values for parameter ranges. Considered geomorphic transport formulae span hillslope sediment transport, soil production, and erosion by surface water. We compile or derive estimates for the parameters in these transport formulae. Additionally, we address a common challenge—connecting changes in precipitation distribution to changes in effective erodibility—by using a simple hydrologic model and a method to estimate precipitation distribution parameters using commonly available data. While some parameters are reasonably well constrained, others span orders of magnitude. Some, such as soil infiltration capacity, have a direct physical meaning but are challenging to measure on geologically relevant timescales. Through the process of compiling these ranges we identify common challenges in parameter determination. The issue of comparable units derives from considering an exponent as an empirically inferred coefficient rather than as an expression of a fundamental relationship. The issue of appropriate timescales derives from the mismatch between human measurement and geologic timescales. This contribution thus serves both as a practical compilation for applications and as a synthesis of outstanding challenges in parameter selection for geomorphic transport laws.
Studies on flower morphology of Pummelos (Citrus grandis L.) of Assam

Flower morphology of pummelo accessions of Assam was studied at the Assam Agricultural University during 2015-16. The study revealed that all the selected pummelo plants produced white colour hermaphrodite flowers consisting of both stamens and pistil. Arrangement of flowers were observed to be both solitary and in clusters with leafy and leafless inflorescence. The study revealed that there was difference in the time of flowering among the accessions. Fourteen numbers of accessions started flowering by 3 week of February. While six accessions showed delay in flowering by one week i.e. 4 week February. Four number of accessions from Cachar district flowered late by 1 week of March. Variation in number of petals per flower was found to be statistically significant among pummelo accessions. Pummelo plants with 4 petals per flower and 5 petals per flower were recorded. Some of the accessions consisted of flowers with both 4 and 5 petals on same plant. However, no significant differences were recorded in flower buds per inflorescence, pedicle length, petal length, petal width and stamens per flower among the pummelo accessions.
Encountered Problems of Time Series with Neural Networks: Models and Architectures

The growing interest in the development of forecasting applications with neural networks is denoted by the publication of more than 10,000 research articles pres-ent in the literature. However, the high number of factors included in the configuration of the network, the training process, validation and forecasting, and the sample of data, which must be determined in order to achieve an adequate network model for forecasting, converts neural networks in an unstable technique, given that any change in training or in some parameter produces great changes in the prediction. In this chapter, an analysis of the problematic around the factors that affect the construction of the neural network models is made and that often present inconsistent results, and the fields that require additional research are highlighted.
Coping strategies of Bipolar patients’ relatives: a narrative review

The caregiving experience of a person with bipolar disorder is often characterized by feelings of powerless, hopelessness, and inability to change the situation. Relatives of patients with bipolar disorders have an extreme need to be supported in managing their family member’s illness and to learn adaptive strategies to cope with the situation. In fact, they often report high levels of subjective and objective burden, restrictions in social life, a high risk to develop depressive or anxiety symptoms, financial and working difficulties, general global health problems, and a reduced quality of life. Relatives develop different strategies to deal with patients’ symptoms and behaviours, which are defined “coping strategies”. A significant association between relatives’ coping strategies and the long-term outcome of BD patients has been found. The present paper aims to review available evidences on 1) coping strategies of relatives of patients with BD; 2) the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in the improvement of coping strategies of patients with BD. Papers’ search was carried out using Pubmed, Scopus and Embase databases. A structured data extraction tool was created, and a list of categories was then identified. Papers were included in one of the categories according to research aims. The three categories are: 1) coping strategies of relatives of patients with bipolar disorder; 2) coping strategies of children of patients with bipolar disorders; 2) efficacy of psychosocial intervention in improving relatives coping strategies. A total of 1365 papers were identified. By analyzing the abstract, 1334 papers were removed because they were either considered not relevant for the purpose of this review, or they were duplicates. The final list includes 14 papers. Moreover, maladaptive coping strategies, and especially emotion-focused coping strategies (i.e., avoidance and social isolation) have been identified as possible markers of bipolar illness in offspring of patients with BD. Finally, almost all studies assessing the efficacy of psychosocial interventions in improving relatives’ coping strategies, reported positive results. The findings of the present review highlight the importance to routinely provide PFI to patients and family members.
Factors Affecting Oral Hygiene and Tooth Brushing in Preschool Children, Shiraz/Iran

Statement of Problem: Inadequate tooth brushing and inappropriate oral hygiene can lead to dental caries, the most common chronic diseases of childhood with several side effects. Objectives: To evaluate factors affecting on preschool children’s oral hygiene and tooth brushing in Shiraz, Iran Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we selected 453 children registered in Shiraz kindergartens in 2013 by randomized cluster sampling. The children’s tooth brushing and oral hygiene were assessed using a reliable and valid questionnaire and Simplified Debris Index (DI-S), respectively. A dental student examined all the children in each kindergarten to determine their DI-S. The relationship between the children’s demographic variables and their oral hygiene and tooth brushing status were evaluated. Results: Tooth brushing for 272 children (71.2%) had been started after the age of 2 years. The teeth in 96 children (24.2%) had been brushed lower than once daily. The mean of the children’s DI-S was 1.19 ± (0.77). The DI-S of only 126 children (31.8%) was found to be good and very good. After controlling the effect of confounding factors, we found that the children’s tooth brushing frequency was significantly associated with the number of children in the family and mothers’ employment status. The age at which tooth brushing had been started was significantly associated with the fathers’ education. Furthermore, the DI-S was associated with children’s age, number of the children in the family, and their mothers’ education. Conclusions: Oral hygiene and tooth brushing of the preschool children were not in a desirable status. Interventional procedures, especially educational programs, are recommended for children and their parents. These programs seem to be more necessary for older children, low socioeconomic families, and families with more than one child.
Hydrologic Response of a Montane Meadow from Conifer Removal and Upslope Forest Thinning

This study evaluates the hydrologic response of restoration of a montane meadow by removal of encroached Pinus contorta and thinning of the adjacent forest. It is now a follow-up with four years of post-restoration data, on a previous analysis of a hydrologic response of the same meadow one year following restoration. A hydrologic change was evaluated through a statistical comparison of soil moisture and depth to groundwater between the restored Marian Meadow and a Control Meadow. Meadow water budgets and durations of water table depths during the growing season were evaluated. The four years following restoration of Marian Meadow had an increase in volumetric soil moisture during the wet season, but decreased soil moisture during the dry season. An average decrease in depth to groundwater of 0.15 m was found, which is consistent with the first-year post-restoration. The water budget confirms the first-year results that the hydrologic change following removal of encroached conifers was primarily due to a reduction of vegetation interception capture. There was no measurable difference in depth to groundwater or soil moisture following the upslope forest thinning likely due to the low level of forest removal with 2.8 m2/hectare reduction of the forest basal area. The cost of restoration to water gained was $0.69 USD/1000 L ($2.62 USD/1000 gal.).
KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS DAN KREATIF MATEMATIS MELALUI PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS MASALAH

Abstrak. Berpikir merupakan suatu proses penguatan hubungan antara stimulus dan proses, sebagai kegiatan kognitif tingkat tinggi, dan atau sebagai aktifitas psikis intensional. Berpikir dapat dikembangkan menjadi berpikit kritis, kreatif, berpikir tingkat tinggi dan lain-lain. Pembelajaran matematika merupakan suatu mata pelajaran yang dapat merangsang peserta didik untuk melakukan proses berpikir secara kritis dan kreatif. Matematika memiliki banyak masalah, untuk menyelesaiakan masalah diperlukan kemampuan untuk berpikir baik kritis maupun kreatif. Untuk menyelesaikan masalah matematika di perlukan model pembelajaran berbasis masalah. Kata Kunci: Berpikir Kritis dan kreatif Matematis, Pembelajaran Berbasis Masalah.
Correlation of Risk Factors With Caries Prevalence Among U.S. Military Recruits

Abstract : Introduction: Epidemiologic research suggests that 60% of dental caries occurs in 20% of the population. Compared to the general population, U.S. military recruits represent a unique subgroup that exhibits multiple characteristics associated with increased caries risk. Identifying specific factors associated with high (and low) caries risk would facilitate a more refined approach to individualized patient care, greater therapeutic benefit, and improved economic efficiency in the delivery of dental services. Objectives: To determine if dental caries prevalence among U.S. military recruits correlates with the following factors: gender; race; age; tobacco use; periodontal status; dietary habits; oral hygiene practices; prior dental history; and education level.
Self – Representations of Student Transvestites on Social Media

Becoming a transvestite in the real world has a lot of risks, including receiving poor treatment from people, both on and off campus for students. Student transvestites choose virtual spaces as places to showcase and acknowledge their gender. Seeing that reality will bear different meanings for people who experience their self-identity creates a distinct experience for student transvestites during college due to social media. Therefore, researchers are interested to explore the self-representation of student transvestites on social media. This study analyzed the theory of simulacra and hyperreality of Jean Baudrillard. The research approach is qualitative and descriptive. Mechanical selection of informants was conducted using snowball sampling and purposive sampling. Data were collected through passive participation, in-depth interviews, and the study of documentation and were then analyzed using interactive model analysis which includes reducing the data, displaying the data, and drawing conclusions. Results of the study revealed elements of the self-representation of student transvestites on social media including (1) a desire to show their identity, (2) expression as a work of art and entertainment, (3) feelings of loneliness and a desire to get attention, and (4 he promotion of makeup. Keywords—self-identitycreates self-representation, social media, student transvestites
Instructional Quality of Business MOOCs: Indicators and Initial Findings

The concept of ‘instructional quality’ is central to the design and evaluation of massive open online courses (MOOCs). As MOOCs from the field of business and management are gaining importance both in academia and professional learning, questions on how to determine and improve the quality of these offerings arise. In this paper, we introduce an instrument for evaluating MOOCs against a set of theoretically grounded instructional design principles. After an overview of related research, we describe the concise course scan rubric and its application in detail. A pilot study with N = 101 business MOOCs reveals their rather low overall instructional quality. While most aspects of structuredness and clarity are rated high, the implementation of instructional design principles falls notably behind. The implications from our study point towards a learner-oriented notion of instructional quality and individualized learning and increased learner support in business MOOCs.
Competency Analysis of Science / Biology Junior High School Teachers that Have Passed Certification in Aceh Tamiang Regency

Descriptive of this study aimed to analyze the competencies of science / biology junior high school teachers who have passed certification in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The population and sample in this study were 58 science / biology junior high school teachers who had passed certification from all junior high schools in Aceh Tamiang Regency. The research instruments used consisted of learning observation sheets, tests and questionnaires. The data analysis technique in this study was conducted in quantitative descriptive. The results showed that the pedagogic competencies of science / biology teachers in Aceh Tamiang had a good category with the highest percentage of communication aspects with students (84.70%), while the lowest percentage was in the aspects of mastering learning theory and educational learning principles (79.86%). The results for the professional competence of teachers in the ability to solve the problem, the highest percentage in the aspect of understanding the nature of Science / Biology as a science and describing the object of the problem of Biology through the scientific method (65.3%). While the lowest percentage is in the aspect of explaining the principles of biotechnology, the application of biotechnology, the use of biotechnology in the application of food biotechnology for human life (52%). Keywords-Pedagogic Competence; Professional Competence; Science / Biology Teachers; Certification
A cross-sectional study of p53 expression in patients with squamous cell carcinoma cervix: A hospital-based study

Context: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women in India and the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. The p53 is a tumor suppressor gene. Overexpression of p53 is detected by immunohistochemistry (IHC) and it indicates a worsened prognosis in some malignancies. Aims: The present study was undertaken to assess the expression of p53 by IHC in normal cervical epithelium and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) cervix. The role of p53 as a potential biomarker by correlating p53 expression with clinico-pathological parameters was also studied. Settings and Design: Cross-sectional study. Subjects and Methods: A total of 50 cases of cervical biopsy or hysterectomy specimens of SCC cervix and fifty cases of hysterectomy specimens for other gynecologic causes were included in the study. IHC was used to study the p53 expression in normal and neoplastic cervical epithelium. The p53 positivity was assessed by using a semi quantitative method in SCC cervix. The p53 expression was correlated with various clinico-pathological parameters. Statistical Analysis Used: Data collected was analyzed using appropriate statistical test. Results: All the fifty cases (100%) of SCC cervix showed positive p53 expression. The normal cervical epithelium in 90% cases was p53 negative and 10% showed basal layer positivity. A statistically significant correlation was seen between p53 score and menopausal status (P = 0.010). Conclusions: Overexpression of p53 is suggestive of high grade of tumor.
Early Accrual of Organ Damage in Systemic Sclerosis: Rationale for Development of a Disease Damage Index

Introduction Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is characterized by irreversible organ damage rather than fluctuating disease activity. However, there is no validated measure of damage in SSc. We aimed to quantify the accrual of organ damage in patients with early SSc. Methods Patients enrolled in the Australian Scleroderma Cohort Study with less than 2 years of SSc since the onset of the first non-Raynaud's symptom were included. Organ damage was defined by a group of six experts as substantial and permanent loss of organ function due to SSc. Results We identified 278 patients with early SSc. Among these, 38% had diffuse SSc. Damage was more common in the diffuse than in the limited disease subtype in the skin/musculoskeletal (75% vs. 25.2%, p<0.001) and lung (31.4% vs. 19.9%, p = 0.035) domains at year seven. The rates of damage accrual were highest in the skin/musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal and respiratory systems at year two (29.1%, 18.7%, 14.4%), increasing at year five (41.4%, 30.6%, 21.2%) and declining thereafter to year seven (43.9%, 32.7%, 23.0%). In particular, there was early accrual of damage due to joint contracture (22.3%), gastrointestinal dysmotility (11.5%) and pulmonary fibrosis with forced vital capacity <70% predicted (9.7%) at year two. The highest accrual rate of organ-specific damage from years two to seven was seen in fecal incontinence followed by proximal muscle weakness and pulmonary fibrosis. Conclusions Substantial accrual of organ damage occurs early in the course of disease, particularly in diffuse SSc. This provides the rationale for the development of a SSc damage index.
Students’ Experiences in Nursing Research and Evidence based Practice Course: A Qualitative Study

Nursing student's experiences of their research course provide greater insight to develop an effective teaching and assessment strategy in this course. The main objective of this qualitative study was to investigate student nurses' experience about their research and evidence practice course and the challenges they faced during this course. Self-report template was used to obtain students' opinion and experiences about their course content, teaching and learning methods, assessment, challenges, general description of the their experiences. 30baccalaureate nursing students at one female governmental University in Saudi Arabia were agreed to participate in the study. Three main themes emerged as general description of students’ experiences: positive and inspiring, negative and a burden, difficult but useful. In regards to the challenges 5 main themes emerged including: Course outcomes, Teaching Quality, Exams and assignments, Cognitive abilities, Anxiety and motivation. In conclusion these findings help to qualify things we already know about the student experience with learning and teaching, but it has also uncovered where developments have to be occurred to meet student needs.