Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Men in nursing: a quantitative study from the perspective of West Australian nursing students

Background Despite concerted efforts in recent years, the number of men in nursing in Australia remains persistently low. Currently, approximately one-tenth of all nurses registered in Australia are male. It is widely agreed that diversity in the workplace is a desirable objective, particularly in a health care setting where a degree of affinity with the carer is desirable. In order to identify successful strategies to encourage men to consider nursing, it is important to establish why men enter into nursing and understand their experiences of undertaking a nursing education programme. This study explores these concepts by focussing on the experiences and the attitudes of male and female students undertaking entry to practice nursing degrees in Western Australia (WA) and presents a picture of the future of nursing in Australia as embodied in this student
Use of the Platelet Indices for Differential Diagnosis of Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura ( ITP )

Introduction: The prognosis of pediatric immune thrombocytopenic purpura ( ITP ) has a favorable prognosis, about 80 % of ITP children will be cured in 6 months with or without therapy, the rest of patients develop to chronic ITP. However, it is difficult to predict the course of this disease at the time of diagnosis. Recent advances of automated blood cell analyzer enable to measure various blood cell parameters. Among these parameters, platelet indices such as mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet size deviation width (PDW) and platelet-large cell ratio (P-LCR) has brought about some information for thrombocytopenia. We studied the significance of such platelet indices in the differential diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura ( ITP ) and their ability to discriminate the clinical courses of ITP. Methods: Ninety-three patients were enrolled this study at our institution from 2004 to 2006. Their ages ranged from 1 to 17 years ( media 4.3 years ). Of 93, patients were divided into two goups for analysis, according to the diagnosis of ITP. 34 were diagnosed as ITP and 59 were diagnosed various blood diseases other than ITP. In these 59 non-ITP patients, five were with thrombocytopenia ( platelet count 9 /L ), the other without thrombocytopenia. Of 34 ITP patients, 29 were acute subtype and 5 were chronic. The Sysmex-XE2100 automated blood cell analyzer (Sysmex, Kobe, Japan) was used to measure the blood parameters, including the platelet indices. Results: According to MPV, PDW and P-LCR, there were no significant differences between ITP patients and non-ITP. In children with ITP, there were significant inverse correlations between the platelet count and evaluated parameters, MPV (R 2 =0.376), PDW (R 2 =0.26) and P-LCR(R 2 =0.338). But no significant correlations were found between the platelet count and these evaluated platelet indices in non-ITP. Also, we have found all platelet indices were significantly higher in chronic ITP than in acute ITP. In particular, PDW (9.910 vs 13.080) and P-LCR (21.071 vs 33.220) showed marked differences between the two groups. Conclusions: ITP is considered as a result of hyper-destruction of platelets. Increase of platelet count is regarded as decrease of destruction of platelets. Our data suggested that platelet indices, MPV, PDW and P-LCR showed the useful information for the degree of platelet destruction and the ability to predict the clinical courses of ITP.
Consumption of GSH with the Increase in Oxidative Stress in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients

Introduction: Oxidant-antioxidant imbalance plays a major role in the pathogenesis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recently, most of the studies are concentrated on the evaluation of oxidant-antioxidant balance in exhaled breath condensate and in other body fluids in COPD patients. Aims and Objectives: In this study, we investigated oxidant-antioxidant balance in systemic circulation of patients with COPD. Serum malondiladehyde (MDA), protein carbonyl (PC) and whole blood reduced glutathione (GSH) levels were determined in 60 patients with stable COPD and it compared with 60 age and sex matched healthy controls. Materials and Methods: The levels of serum MDA, protein carbonyl and whole blood reduced glutathione were determined according to Buge and Aust method, Levin et al and Beutler et al method. Results: Serum MDA and PC levels were significantly increase in COPD patients as compared to healthy controls. We found significantly decreased levels of erythrocyte GSH in stable COPD patients as compared to healthy controls. Conclusion: Tobacco smoking cause increase in oxidative stress and reduction in antioxidant level in COPD patients. From these findings we conclude that there is disturb oxidant – antioxidant balance in COPD patients and this imbalance is related to long term history of tobacco smoking.
Evolving Co-Movements of Africa’s Stock Markets: Evidence from DCC-GARCH Analysis

We used dynamic conditional correlation of the generalised autoregressive conditional heteroscedasticity (DCC GARCH) analytical technique to examine the evolving co-movements of Africa’s stock markets and the world stock market. We analysed the time-varying nature of the correlations of 11 of Africa’s leading stock markets with the world stock market using weekly stock price data covering the period 4 January 2002 – 26 December 2014. The results largely point to lower intra-regional and interregional co-movements amongst African stock markets, although the relative strengths differ across markets and regions. The findings further suggest evidence of greater comovements at varying degrees between the only African emerging markets of South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco as well as most stock markets in Southern Africa and the world stock market. We conclude that co-movements between stock markets in African and the world stock market are time-varying. An important implication of the findings in this study is that potential international and regional diversification advantages still exist in Africa’s emerging and frontier markets, but vary considerable over time.
Do Epididymal Anomalies Affect the Index Fertility in Patients with Cryptorchidism?

In both groups, testicular biopsies were performed during orchiopexy. Each specimen was fixed in Bouin’s solution and processed for paraffin embedding. The sections were stained with hematoxylin–eosin and examined under 300 magnifications. Observed fertility indexes were calculated by counting the number of spermatogonia per tubule in 50 tubules examined at 300 magnifications and averaging the results. Research Article
PHENYTOIN-INDUCED DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS (DRESS) SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT FROM DERMATOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome is an uncommon but serious hypersensitivity drug reaction most frequently associated with antiepileptic’s. Clinical manifestations include rash, fever and visceral organ involvement, most commonly hepatitis. The mortality rate associated with DRESS syndrome is approximately 10%, the majority due to fulminant liver failure. We report one case of phenytoininduced DRESS syndrome in patient department, A 48-year old man presented with a five-day history of pruritic, maculopapular rash with associated periorbital swelling, fever, and transaminitis. Five days prior to presentation he noted pruritis and rash over his extremities, which over the next several days progressed to his chest, back and face He had past history of seizures that began 35 days prior to this admission treated with phenytoin 100mg daily and vitals are increased temperature104F, BP110/90mmHg, respiratory rate 18cpm, lab investigations show WBC count is 7.9 thousand/mm, with 60% neutrophils, 8.0% lymphocytes, and 4.0% eosinophils. His free phenytoin level on admission was 0.4mcg/Ml, liver function tests revealed increased levels. patient got admitted in inpatient ward for drug induced hypersensitivity reactions.
DEMOGRAPHY, THREATS AND COMMUNITY PERCEPTION OF AFRICAN ELEPHANTS (LOXODANTA AFRICANA) IN KAFTA-SHERARO NATIONAL PARK, TIGRAY, ETHIOPIA

Study was conducted in Kafta-Sheraro Wereda in Northwest Tigray region of Ethiopia to assess community perception about the African elephants, major threats and demography of African elephants. A total of 240 households were selected from 12 villages using a stratified random sampling. Samples represented six of the villages closer (on average 7.2 km) to the park and the other 6 villages represented samples far (average 39 km) from the park. Demography (Sex and Age) of African elephants was determined through direct observations based on the general appearances of elephants. Individual villages, Land holding, and proximity of the villages to the park were the primary factors significantly (P <0.05) influencing elephant management and conservation in the area. The view of respondents on management problems differed between the sampled villages. The main management problem ranked first by the respondents nearby and far villages were poor patrolling (index=0.26) followed by poor community awareness (0.23=index) closer villages, weak law enforcement (index=0.20) for poor conservation of elephant population in the area. A large proportion of the respondents proximity to the park (index=0.41) identified habitat destruction as major threat followed by illegal hunting (index=0.28), livestock interference (index=0.19), and feed shortage (index=0.13).
Characteristics of collaboration between nurse practitioners and medical practitioners in primary healthcare: A multiple case study using mixed methods

10 Abbreviations . 13 Glossary . 14 Statement of Contributions to Jointly Published Work . 16 1 Chapter One Introduction.20 1.1 The primary healthcare context . 21 1.2 Collaboration with nurse practitioners in primary healthcare . 22 1.2.1 Policy context for nurse practitioners in Australia . 26 1.3 The theoretical concept of collaboration . 28 1.4 Australian research on collaboration . 30 1.5 Significance of this study . 32 1.6 Research aim and design . 34 1.7 Thesis structure . 35 2 Chapter Two Literature Review . 38 2.1 Integrative review (publication) . 39 Title . 39 Background . 39 Methods . 41 Results . 45 Discussion . 56 Conclusion . 59 2.2 Update of integrative review . 60 3 Chapter Three Methodology and Methods . 66 3.1 The philosophical stance of pragmatism . 66 Characteristics of Collaboration Page 5 of 269
Assimilation of Consonants in English and Assimilation of the Definite Article in Arabic

This paper aims at discussing the term assimilation. Assimilation is a phonological process where a sound looks like another neighboring sound. It includes progressive, regressive, coalescent, full and partial assimilation. In addition, contextual assimilation is subject to the environment of sounds where historical assimilation is resulted from the development of languages. In Arabic, it is clear that the /l/ sound in the definite article disappears if followed by coronal consonants. It is, however, concluded that the importance of assimilation is to make pronunciation of a word or speech easier.
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF DRUG INFORMATION SERVICE PROVIDED BY PHARMACY PRACTICE DEPARTMENT BASED ON ENQUIRER’S PERSPECTIVE

Drug information service refers to activities carried out by pharmacists in providing any drug related information to healthcare professionals to provide better patient care. Providing drug information is a clinical pharmacy service and delivered as part of the multidisciplinary approach to patient care. Accurate information about safety of drugs is very essential for health care professionals in identifying, preventing and managing Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs), thereby ensuring safe use of medications. The aim of the study was to assess and evaluate the drug information service from enquirer’s perspective. The data was collected from drug information centre through drug information request forms and feedback questionnaires form. A nine months hospital based prospective study was carried out at Basaveshwar Teaching and General Hospital (BTGH), Gulbarga. A total number of 122 queries were received during the study period. Most of the queries were received from general medicine department 82(67.21%) and least were from general surgery 2(1.64%). Most of the queries were for update of knowledge 69 (56.56%) and time frame for reply was within a day 83 (68.03%), answers were given in printed format 77(63.11%). The majority of queries were regarding dose and administration of drug 49 (36.03%) and most preferred resource was Micromedex 75 (52.45%). The quality of the services provided by the centre was appreciated by majority of its users. However there is a need to bring greater awareness about the service in the hospital and to encourage the healthcare professionals to utilize the services for better patient care.
Eimeria species oocyst morphometry and prevalence of Infection in domesticated pigeon (Columba livia domestica) in Maiduguri Metropolis Borno State, Nigeria

Prevalence of Emeria species among domesticated pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Maiduguri Metropolis was investigated. Floatation method was used to concentrate the coccidian oocysts using saturated sucrose solution. Sporulation technique was used to determine the size and morphological characteristics of the oocysts. Overall, 41 (40.6%) out of a total of 101 faecal samples examined were infected. Four parasite species under the genus Eimeria were isolated namely: E. columbae, E. tropicalis, E. columbarum, and E. labbeana; and at prevalence of 36.6%, 6.9%, 5.9% and 5.9% respectively. The difference in prevalence of the parasite species was significant (χ 2 = 76.577, p < 0.0001). Young pigeons were significantly more infected (53.1%) than adults (28.2%) (p < 0.05). E. tropicalis oocysts had the largest size (21.5μm by 20.5μm) followed by E. labbeana oocyst (16.5μm by 15.0μm). E. columbae had the longest sporulation time of 96 hours while E. labbeana had the shortest, 24 hours. This study provides information on the prevalence and veterinary significance of Eimeria oocysts of pigeons in Maiduguri Metropolis.
Study of hematological profile in patients with chronic kidney disease

Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with its high prevalence, morbidity and mortality, has become an important public health problem. The incidence and prevalence of CKD is increasing worldwide, including India. CKD is associated with a variety of hematological abnormalities, include anaemia, infections and bleeding diathesis. Anaemia is the most consistent hematological abnormality and is associated with poor quality of life and poor cardiovascular outcomes. Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional observational study was done to detect the prevalence of haematological abnormalities, correlation of anaemia with CKD stage and evaluation of iron deficiency. Newly diagnosed CKD (stages 3 to 5) patients were included in this study. Presence of anaemia (Hb%, haematocrit, MCV, peripheral smear), iron deficiency (TSAT, serum ferritin), thrombocytopenia, leucocyte count and coagulation abnormalities (PT, APTT) in different stages of CKD were studied. Results: All the subjects in study group had anaemia which was normocytic and normochromic and of moderate degree in most patients. The severity of anaemia progressed with stage of the disease. Iron deficiency was significantly prevalent (52% in the study population, with transferrin saturation (TSAT) <20%). WBC count was not significantly altered. There was mild thrombocytopenia in a few patients. Bleeding time or other in vitro tests of platelet function were not measured. The coagulation parameters, PT and APTT, were not significantly altered. Conclusions: All CKD patients should be screened for iron deficiency anaemia for its early treatment and to decrease morbidity.
Antioxidant activities and phytochemical screening of Amomum muricarpum, Hornstedtia conoidea and Etlingera philippinensis

Prime concern on human health preservation has escalated interest on search for more natural antioxidant sources. Despite the reported potential values of some Zingiberaceae species, less emphasis is still given to other Zingiberaceae plants especially those found in the Philippines. To the best of the authors’ knowledge this is the first scientific report on Philippine endemic Hornstedtia conoidea and Etlingera philippinensis. The water and ethanol extracts of the leaves and rhizomes of Amomum muricarpum, H. conoidea and E. philippinensis were subjected to in vitro 1,1-Diphenyl-2picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) radical-scavenging (antioxidant) activity assay and phytochemical analysis. Ascorbic acid was used as standard. High DPPH radical scavenging activities were observed in the water extracts of E. philippinensis and H. conoidea leaves and the ethanol extract of A. muricarpum rhizome with percentage DPPH inhibition of 92.07 ± 0.51, 92.97 ± 0.23, and 94.73 ± 0.06, respectively at 500 μg/mL. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins and steroids in the plant extracts. This current study suggests that the extracts of these investigated plants are potential sources of antioxidants. Further investigations are needed to exploit other possible potential medicinal uses of these plants.
Free Cash Flow, Governance, and Financial Policy: Interactions and Efficiency of Governance Mechanisms

Question/Issue: This paper investigates the governance implications of firm’s debt, ownership structure and board structure and the substitutability or the complementarity of these three mechanisms in controlling the free cash flow agency problem. Research Findings/Insights: Based on a sample of 99 Saudi firms with a total of 396 firm year observations for the period ranging from 2007 to 2010, we estimate three stage least square simultaneous model.The finding results suggest: (1) Debt and ownership concentration attenuate the free cash flow problem. (2) Board structure has no significant influence on the free cash flow problem. (3) Debt and ownership concentration act as substitutes in attenuating a firm’s free cash flow problem but this substitution effect is not significant. (4) Debt and proportion of nonexecutive directors act as substitutes in attenuating a firm’s free cash flow problem and this substitution effect is significant. (5) Failure to incorporate the substitutability and endogeneity leads to underestimates of the implication of the disciplinary role of both mechanisms. Theoretical/Academic Implications: This study provides empirical support for the governance implications of firm’s debt, ownership structure and board structure and the substitutability or the complementarity of these three mechanisms in controlling the free cash flow agency problem at the national. As such, it suggests new avenues of research for both the comparative corporate governance literature, as well as for the substitutability or the complementarity of these three mechanisms in controlling the free cash flow agency. Practitioner/Policy Implications: This study offers insights to directors, stakeholders interested in enhancing the efficiency of corporate governance mechanisms and in reducing free cash flow problem. In addition, it provides a new response for possible substitutability of corporate governance mechanisms.
Study and Analysis of Students Emotions with Respect To Perception of Learning in a Class

Emotions are of great educational values in the teaching learning process. Teaching depends upon emotions for the motivation of perception of learning. Today most of the students do have the access of internet and they get the latest information related to their subject. We found students are less interested to attend their classes. The objective of the study is to understand and analysis the emotions of the students in a class. The study has been undertaken using a group of students in various local technical colleges of Jammu province. In each college heterogeneous group of students has been selected to fill up a questionnaire designed by the researcher for getting their views about different emotions depicted while attending a lecture in a class. The paper investigates emotions of happiness, anger, fear, sad, disgust, surprise, and neutral among students in a class and their depiction in the perception of learning (POL) and lecturer-student interaction (LSI). It also strives to find if there are gender differences in class emotions and perceived learning. The study sample consists of 279 (186 males & 93 females) students of technical colleges of Jammu province. The results indicated that there are differences between males and females in class emotions except in the sadness. The results also reveal that there are no significant differences between males and females in perception of learning in favour of males. On the other hand, it has been observed that emotions accounted for 83.4 % variance of the students’ perception of learning. The findings also reveal that there are differences between emotions and lecturer-student interaction in favour of males in achievement and class emotions neutral predicted 74 % variance of the lecturer-student interaction. The results also show that both lecturerstudent interaction (LSI) and class emotions accounted for 89.1% of the variation in perception of learning (POL). Furthermore, the present findings highlight the significance of emotional experienced in enhancing learning outcomes in students.
Locating Suitable areas for Pressurized Irrigation Systems using GIS

The purpose of the study is comparison of suitability of two methods of sprinkler and drip irrigation based on the parametric method. This study was performed in an area of 113649.4 hectares in Kouhdasht plain located in Lorestan province, in the west of Iran. Land properties (slope, drainage etc.) and physical and chemical properties of soil (lime, salinity and alkalinity etc.) were selected for the parametric method and after the spatial analysis based on GIS, the evaluation was done. The results showed that all of arable lands were considered suitable for drip irrigation and classified as class S1. The results of land evaluation for sprinkler irrigation parametrically showed that the land area of 13894.1 ha (approximately 12.13% of the land) placed in a suitable class (S1) and 29636.75 hectares of land area (approximately 26.7 percent of the land) in suitable class (S2). Also70223.32 hectares (approximately 61.8 percent of the land) are the miss lands including the highlands and eroded lands and rivers. It should be noted that the main limiting factors are slope parameter and soil physical properties. Finally results show Kouhdasht plain is very suitable for the implementation of pressurized irrigation.
The Surgical Approach for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) affects one in five women in the reproductive age. Young ladies who are not married or not seeking pregnancy have been treated successfully with the combined oral contraceptives. However, once pregnancy is desired, these women are usually faced with sub-fertility due to anovulation. This problem is usually by passed by ovulation induction with or without assisted reproductive technologies. On the other hand, the surgical approach for PCOS patient seems not only logic to free the woman from the causative factor of her infertility which is the polycystic ovaries, but it is also associated with better reproductive outcome when compared to other options.