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Nurses' intention to leave their jobs in relation to work environment factors in Polish hospitals: Cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND The lack of nursing staff is a current problem not only in Poland, but also in the world. The decision of nurses to leave the workplace, apart from the financial aspect, often results from unfavourable working conditions related to the work environment. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was multicentre, cross-sectional. The study was conducted among a group of 1509 nurses employed in surgical and internal medicine wards in 21 hospitals in Poland. The key variables of the study were: the intention of the nurses to leave their jobs, the nurses' working environment, the level of satisfaction, the level of occupational burnout and the number of patients cared for on the last shift, the number of nurses on the last shift. The Practice Environment Scale of the Nursing Work Index (PES-NWI) and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) questionnaire were used in the research. RESULTS Almost half of the surveyed nurses (48.84%) declared their willingness to leave their current workplace. The statistical analysis showed that nurses declaring their willingness to quit their job in the hospital where they were employed were significantly younger (42.88 vs. 45.04, p = 0.000), had shorter total length of service overall (19.96 vs. 23.20), and also in the hospital where they were employed (15.86 vs. 18.50, p = 0.000). The increase in the number of patients by one was significantly associated with a 1% increase in the risk of leaving work (OR = 1.01, 95% CI 1.00-1.02). An increase in emotional exhaustion significantly increased the risk of leaving work by 2% (OR = 1.02, 95% CI 0.99-1.03). CONCLUSIONS Younger age of nurses, greater workload resulting from more patients and occupational burnout - emotional exhaustion is correlated with the risk of leaving work in the hospital. A lower risk of leaving the job is associated with a higher level of job satisfaction in the hospital, salary and promotion opportunities. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2023;74(5):377-87.
The Effectiveness of The Sufistic Core Character Learning Model in Increasing Student Religiosity and Character

The Qur'an-based Sufistic approach in religious education in Islamic boarding schools has proven to increase the students' holy obedience and noble character. But in college, this approach is never used. Religious education increases students ' religiosity and noble character with a conventional lecture approach (not a Sufistic approach). This study aims to test the effectiveness of the 'Sufistic Core Character' learning model to increase students' religiosity and morals. The research method used is quasi-experimental. The three experimental classes used the 'Sufistic Core Character' learning model, while the other three (control class) used the conventional learning model. The lecture material for both courses is the same, namely about religiosity and morality. Before the lecture, both types were tested (pre-test), and after eight lessons, they were tested again with the same test (post-test). As a result, there was an increase in scores in both classes studied. But the increase in scores in the experimental category was higher than in the control class. Thus, the 'Sufistic Core Character' learning model increases students' religiosity and noble character more effectively than conventional learning models.
Efficacy of Kamona strain Deladenus siricidicola nematodes for biological control of Sirex noctilio in North America and hybridisation with invasive conspecifics

Sirexnoctilio is an invasive woodwasp that, along with its symbiotic fungus, has killed pine trees (Pinus spp.) in North America and in numerous countries in the Southern Hemisphere. We tested a biological control agent in North America that has successfully controlled S.noctilio in Oceania, South Africa, and South America. Deladenussiricidicola nematodes feed on the symbiotic white rot fungus Amylostereumareolatum and can switch to being parasitic on S.noctilio. When parasitic, the Kamona nematode strain can sterilise the eggs of S.noctilio females. However, in North America, a different strain of D.siricidicola (NA), presumably introduced along with the woodwasp, parasitises but does not sterilise S.noctilio. We tested the sterilising Kamona biological control strain of D.siricidicola against S.noctilio in North America. Interactions between the biological control strain and the NA strain could include competitive exclusion, co-infection within hosts or hybridisation. We reared D.siricidicola Kamona on an A.areolatum strain native to North America (IGS-BE) and another strain (IGS-BDF) used commercially to mass-produce the nematode in Australia. We inoculated Kamona reared on either strain of A.areolatum into logs infested with S.noctilio larvae and compared parasitism rates against control logs. Individual nematodes were isolated from S.noctilio hemocoels and from sterilised eggs and were genotyped with eight microsatellite loci. A high rate of parasitisation of S.noctilio by D.siricidicolaNA was found for all treatments and we found evidence of both co-infection and hybridisation. Surprisingly, sterilisation rates were not related to the rates of parasitisation by D.siricidicola Kamona.
Attention deficit in primary-school-age children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder measured with the attention network test: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective To review and meta-analyze patterns of attention deficit in primary-school-age children with ADHD measured with the neuropsychological attention network test (ANT). Methods Six electronic databases were searched to 5.05. 2022. Selection criteria included prospective cohort and intervention studies; ANT used; primary-school-age; diagnosis of ADHD/at high risk. Results Seven studies met inclusion criteria (N = 3,826). Compared with controls, children with ADHD had higher scores for Reaction Time (Hedges’ g = 0.433; 95% CI: 0.135–0.731), Reaction Time Variability (Hedges’ g = 0.334; 95% CI: 0.012–0.657), and Alerting Network (Hedges’ g = 0.235; 95% CI: 0.021–0.449) while children at high risk had higher Alerting Network scores (Hedges’ g = 0.176; 95% CI: 0.003–0.349) and Correctness scores (Hedges’ g = 1.956; 95% CI: 0.020–3.892). Conclusions Children with ADHD and at risk of ADHD had different ANT results from children without ADHD only for the alerting network. There were no significant differences for executive and orienting outcomes. Children at risk of ADHD also made more errors (commission and omission) measured with the ANT compared with children without ADHD. Reaction time was longer and reaction time variability higher in children with ADHD than in children without ADHD, and in children at risk of ADHD compared with children without ADHD. Preregistration A protocol has been registered with the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (registration number: CRD42021249768).
Antioxidant and Haematological Activities of Ethanolic Extract of Ricinus communis

Ricinus communis commonly known as castor oil is used as a traditional natural remedy or folkloric herb for the control and treatment of a wide range of diseases around the globe. Various studies have revealed the presence of diverse phytochemicals such as alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes, saponins, phenolic compounds such as kaempferol, gallic acid, ricin, rutin, lupeol, and ricinoleic acid. The present study investigates the in vivo and in vitro analyses of the effect of ethanolic extract of ricinus communis leaf and seed on animal models. The antioxidant potential of Ethanolic leaf and seed extract of Ricinus communis was investigated. The result shows that the ethanolic extract of the seed and leaf exhibited IC50 values of 77.17± 0.36 and 69.33 ± 0.26 μg/mL, 62.86±0.54 and 62.39±0.18 μg/mL respectively in DPPH and nitric oxide radical inhibition assays these values were less than those obtained for ascorbic acid used as standard. In the in vivo experiments the extract treatment caused a significant increase in the level of catalase in the liver and the kidneys. A significant increase in the level of SOD in the liver was observed. The acute toxicity study was carried out in both male and female wistar rats; the results reveal that even at the highest dose 2000mg/kg body weight R.communis seed and leaf extract showed no significant toxic effects showing that LD50 is above 2000 and belongs to class 5. The haematological and biochemical parameters of the treatment groups were compared with the control group, result shows that there were no significant differences (mean ± SEM n=6 *p < 0.05) in the biochemical and haematological parameters of treatment groups compared to the control group. These findings suggest that the ethanolic extract of Ricinus communis seed and leaf exhibited a strong antioxidant activity which may be responsible for some of its reported pharmacological activities and can be used as antioxidant supplement.
A Controlled Clinical Study of Accelerated High-Dose Theta Burst Stimulation in Patients with Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder

Background Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is frequently treated using a combination of counseling, drugs, and, more recently various transcranial stimulation protocols, but all require several weeks to months for clinically significant improvement, so there is a need for treatments with faster onset. This study investigated whether an accelerated high-dose theta burst stimulation (ahTBS) protocol significantly improves the efficacy of OCD compared to traditional 1-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the routine clinical setting. Method Forty-five patients with OCD were randomized into two groups and treated with ahTBS or 1-Hz rTMS for 5 days. Patients were assessed at baseline at the end of treatment using the Yale–Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS). Results After 5 days of treatment, there was a significant decrease in Y-BOCS scores in both groups (p < 0.001), and the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant (group × time interaction, F = 1.90, p=0.18). There was also no statistically significant difference in other secondary outcome indicators, including depression, anxiety symptoms, and response rate. However, the ahTBS group had a greater trend in response rate. Neuropsychological testing showed no negative cognitive side effects of either treatment. Conclusion Accelerated high-dose TBS is as safe and has comparable short-term efficacy to traditional 1-Hz rTMS for the clinical treatment of OCD. Further research is needed to explore optimal ahTBS parameters, validate the utility of this treatment modality, and identify factors predictive of rapid clinical response to guide clinical decision-making. This trial is registered with NCT05221632.
Continuous EEG monitoring and midazolam infusion for refractory nonconvulsive status epilepticus

Background: Although cIV-MDZ has emerged as a popular alternative to barbiturate therapy for refractory status epilepticus (RSE), experience with its use for this indication is limited. Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of continuous intravenous midazolam (cIV-MDZ) for attaining sustained seizure control in patients with RSE. Methods: The authors reviewed 33 episodes of RSE treated with cIV-MDZ in their neurologic intensive care unit over 6 years. All patients were monitored with continuous EEG (cEEG). MDZ infusion rates were titrated to eliminate clinical and EEG seizure activity; cIV-MDZ was discontinued once patients were seizure-free for 24 hours. Acute treatment failures (seizures 1 to 6 hours after starting cIV-MDZ), breakthrough seizures (after 6 hours of therapy), post-treatment seizures (within 48 hours of discontinuing therapy), and ultimate treatment failure (frequent seizures that led to treatment with pentobarbital or propofol) were identified. Results: All patients were in nonconvulsive SE at the time cIV-MDZ was started; the mean duration of SE before treatment was 3.9 days (range 0 to 17 days). In addition to benzodiazepines, 94% of patients had received at least two antiepileptic drugs (AED) before starting cIV-MDZ. The mean loading dose was 0.19 mg/kg, the mean maximal infusion rate was 0.22 mg/kg/h, and the mean duration of cIV-MDZ therapy was 4.2 days (range 1 to 14 days). Acute treatment failure occurred in 18% (6/33) of episodes, breakthrough seizures in 56% (18/32), post-treatment seizures in 68% (19/28), and ultimate treatment failure in 18% (6/33). Breakthrough seizures were clinically subtle or purely electrographic in 89% (16/18) of cases and were associated with an increased risk of developing post-treatment seizures (p = 0.01). Conclusions: Although most patients with RSE initially responded to cIV-MDZ, over half developed subsequent breakthrough seizures, which were predictive of post-treatment seizures and were often detectable only with cEEG. Titrating cIV-MDZ to burst suppression, more aggressive treatment with concurrent AED, or a longer period of initial treatment may reduce the high proportion of patients with RSE who relapse after cIV-MDZ is discontinued.
Do Male and Female Students Represent Their Experiences Differently?

This study explores the way male and female students use process types in recount texts to represent their experiences. To attain these goals, the qualitative design was employed and the main data were the students’ recount texts. The texts were then analysed using the transitivity framework, proposed by Halliday (1994), to unveil the representation of experiences by male and female students. The results indicate that the students from both genders have a quite identical way of representing their experiences. Both groups use a lot of Material, Mental and Relational-Attributive processes. The domination of these processes is high likely to be influenced by the social function and generic structure of Recount texts. Thus, in terms of process types, instead of gender, the genre has more influence on how students represent their experiences.
On the Lightning M-Component Electric Fields at Close Distances With Special Attention to Lightning Channel Inclinations

In this article, the authors analyze the electric fields of the lightning M-component at close distances, taking into account the characteristics of the lightning channel, particularly focusing on the inclination of the channel. The study considers both fast and slow M-component waveforms. The lightning channel characteristics examined include the inclination of the channel, variations in channel length, wave speed, and current attenuation. The authors compare three typical lightning channel geometries: a vertical channel, a fully inclined channel, and an inclined channel with a vertical channel at the bottom. The results demonstrate that the presence of a grounded and vertical channel significantly influences the waveform of the M-component electric fields at close distances. The late-time response of the M-component electric fields is notably affected by the inclination angle, azimuth angle, and current decay. The simulation results are compared to previous studies that investigated different lightning channel geometries. The authors suggest considering both the channel geometry and current exponential decay along the grounded channel to accurately reproduce the M-component electric fields.
Amplification of Coupled Hot‐Dry Extremes Over Eastern Monsoon China

High air temperatures and low atmospheric humidity can result in severe disasters such as flash droughts in regions characterized by high humidity (monsoon regions). However, it remains unclear whether responses of hot extremes to warming temperature are amplified on dry days as well as the response of dry extremes on hot days. Here, taking eastern monsoon China (EMC) as a typical monsoon region, we find a faster increase in air temperature on drier summer days, and a faster decrease in atmospheric humidity on hotter days, indicating “hotter days get drier” and “drier days get hotter” (i.e., coupling hotter and drier extremes), especially in southern EMC. The southern EMC is also a hotspot where the coupling hot‐dry extremes has become significantly stronger during the past six decades. The stronger hot‐dry coupling in southern EMC is associated with anomalies in large‐scale circulations, such as reduced total cloud cover, abnormal anticyclones in the upper atmosphere, intense descending motion, and strong moisture divergence over this region. Land‐atmosphere feedback enhance the hot‐dry coupling in southern EMC by increasing land surface dryness (seen as a decrease in the evaporation fraction). The decreasing evaporation fraction is associated with drying surface soil moisture, controlled by decreases in pre‐summer 1‐m soil moisture and summer‐mean precipitation. Given hot extremes are projected to increase and atmospheric humidity is predicted to decrease in the future, it is very likely that increasing hot‐dry days and associated disasters will be witnessed in monsoon regions, which should be mitigated against by adopting adaptive measures.
Uncontrolled Urban Expansion of Amman City and the Disintegration of the Rainfed Lands

Jordan is one of the arid and semi-arid regions with about 10 million inhabitations in the year 2016. Rainfed land which represents a major source of crops and vegetable, is facing a critical reduction due to the unexpected increase in the population, unexpected urban expansion and economic growth. The issue of rainfed lands exploitation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and particularly in Jordan is of prime importance for the development of the region in the future, considering the political instability in the region. In this article, the current problems are reviewed and research efforts is conducted to describe and to tackle this issue.
Predicting Human Decision-Making for Task Selection in Manufacturing: A Systematic Literature Review

Predicting human decisions is a central challenge for planning and controlling production with weakly structured processes. Thus, workers’ decisions regarding the processing strategies and the temporal sequence of tasks to be processed are to be determined prospectively. Accordingly, there is a need to review methods for preference elicitation to develop individual predictive decision models. This paper presents a systematic literature review and discussion of 42 publications on predictive decision models and decision attributes. Methods for eliciting decision-making knowledge from manufacturing workers as part of the modeling process and decision model validation methods are reviewed and discussed in light of their predictive validity for individual task selection. The article synthesizes the recent literature for predicting human decision-making in manufacturing using artificial intelligence methods. Along with the review results, a future research agenda is proposed for modeling and simulating human decision-making in manufacturing. Knowledge about human preferences and the successful prediction of workers’ decision-making in manufacturing helps companies predict manufacturing objectives and derive organizational and work design measures.
The western Iberia Margin : A geophysical and geological overview

This paper presents a general overview of the geology and geophysics of western Iberia, and in particular of the western Portuguese Margin. The links between the onshore and offshore geology and geophysics are especially emphasized. The west Iberia Margin is an example of a nonvolcanic rifted margin. The Variscan basement exposed on land in Iberia exhibits strikeslip faults and other structural trends, which had an important effect on the development, in time and space, of subsequent rifting of the continental margin and even perhaps influences the present-day offshore seismicity. The margin has had a long tectonic and magmatic history from the Late Triassic until the present day. Rifting first began in the Late Triassic; after about 70 Ma, continental separation began in the Tagus Abyssal Plain. Continental breakup then appears to have progressively migrated northwards, eventually reaching the Galicia Bank segment of the margin about 112 Ma. Although there is onshore evidence of magmatism throughout the period from the Late Triassic until 130 Ma and even later, this was sporadic and of insignificant volume. Important onshore rift basins were formed during this period. Offshore, the record is complex and fragmentary. An ocean/ continent transition, over 150 km wide, lies beyond the shelf edge and is marked on its western side by a peridotite ridge and thin oceanic crust characterized by seafloor spreading anomalies. Rifted fault blocks are recognized within the ocean/continent transition along the whole margin. Mostly, they merge westwards into a transitional zone where the basement often has low relief of unknown origin, and linear magnetic anomalies parallel the seafloor spreading anomalies. There is indirect geophysical evidence that this zone is underlain by intrusions in the lower crust. The most plausible, but not the only, explanation seems to be that this part of the ocean/continent transition consists of fragments of magmatically disrupted and intruded thinned continental crust. The margin also underwent important postrift compression in Eocene and Miocene time, as demonstrated by folding and nondeposition or erosion of abyssal plain sediments. The Eocene deformation is clearly visible off Galicia but the Miocene deformation is dominant in the rest of the margin, where it may have overprinted the former compressional episode. The margin is still seismically active in its southern part at the present day, mainly because of its proximity to the AzoresGibraltar plate boundary.
Sauropod teeth from the Upper Cretaceous Bissekty Formation of Uzbekistan

Abstract The isolated adult teeth of titanosaurian sauropods from the Upper Cretaceous Bissekty Formation at Dzharakuduk, Uzbekistan, differ little in overall structure but show considerable variation in enamel sculpturing and wear patterns. The crown shape of unworn juvenile teeth ranges from lanceolate to conical. Most specimens have enamel texture resembling crumpled paper or completely smooth enamel. Longitudinal grooves along the mesial and distal edges are present on only a few tooth crowns and might be developed on both the labial and lingual sides. Among 252 worn tooth crowns there are eight variants of wear patterns, all possible combinations of 0–2 apical and 0–2 lateral wear facets. The most common is wear pattern A1L0 (one apical facet, no lateral facets; 62.7%). The next most common variant has two apical and no lateral facets (A2L0, 12.3%). These apical wear facets include the primary wear facets, which are produced by an opposing functional tooth, and secondary wear facets, which are produced by a replacing upper tooth coming into contact with the functional lower tooth at a late wear stage. The relative abundance of tooth crowns with two apical wear facets possibly suggests incipient development of a tooth battery in the Bissekty titanosaur.