bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Effect of Tera Gymnastics on Blood Pressure Hypertensive Patients in The Cibodasari Health Center Tangerang City
Authors: Sari Galuh Puspita , Wasludin Wasludin
Published: June 2024

Introduction: Hypertension is generally defined as the condition where systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg. Efforts to treat and manage hypertension early include two, namely with non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies, for noon pharmacological therapies such as lifestyle changes can lower blood pressure. Increased physical activity routinely carried out will reduce blood pressure, this can occur because physical activity, such as gymnastics can make the heart strong and the flow of blood that will be pumped throughout the body can also run well without the need for hard effort from the heart, one type of exercise that can reduce blood pressure is tera gymnastics. Purpose: This study aims to determine the effect of tera gymnastics on blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Cibodasari Health Center Working Area, Cibodas District, Tangerang City. Method: The research design used was quasi-experimental with a one-group pretest-posttest design. The number of samples taken was 14 respondents conducted on March 22 to 25, 2023. Probability sampling technique using simple random sampling. Results: This study used the T-dependent test, with an average decrease in systolic blood pressure by 8 mmHg and diastolic by 6 mmHg, from both data obtained a significance value (p-value = 0,000 for systolic blood pressure, and p-value = 0,001 for diastolic blood pressure) which means the p-value < 0,05. Concluded: In this study, there is an effect of hypertensive patients in the Cibodasari Health Center Working Area, Cibodas District, Tangerang City.
Brud, czyli o regule geografii Interdyscyplinarnej Placówki Twórczo-Badawczej „Pracownia”
Authors: Dobiasz-Krysiak Maja
Published: June 2024

Artykuł poświęcony jest analizie działań performatywnych Interdyscyplinarnej Placówki Twórczo-Badawczej „Pracownia”, która działała w Olsztynie i na Warmii na przełomie lat siedemdziesiątych i osiemdziesiątych XX wieku. Jest on wynikiem badań etnograficznych i kwerend archiwalnych dotyczących źródeł polskiej animacji kultury rozumianej jako badania w działaniu i badania przez sztukę. Kategorią organizującą wywód jest brud rozumiany metaforycznie jako continuum „oczyszczania” i „zabrudzania” charakterystyczne dla „Pracowni”. Rozpoczęcie pracy twórczej wymagało często „oczyszczenia” terenu, ale nie po to, by pozbyć się brudu, lecz by „brać go prosto w ręce”, poznać go i z nim pracować. Brud łączył członków „Pracowni” z ziemią i umożliwiał działanie zgodne z aktywistyczną „regułą geografii” – zakorzeniające i derytualizujące. Był domeną pracy, łączył z ludźmi, a także pozwalał lepiej poznać siebie – w trudzie, w niewygodzie, w relacjach. Brud wybijał z mentalnych przyzwyczajeń, wzmagał krytyczny ogląd rzeczywistości – politycznej, społecznej, geograficznej, mieszkaniowej. Wreszcie – wzmagał oddolną kreatywność, umożliwiał tworzenie miejsc/skupisk ważnych i inspirujących do wymiany myśli. To też działanie subwersywne, schronienie, kryjówka – kiedy brud używany był jako kamuflaż i wchodził w relacje z otoczeniem, pozwalając na „marsz przez instytucje” tworząc demokratyczne organizacje społeczno-kulturowe.
Od antropologii teatru do antropologii lasu: O pewnym rozumieniu Teatru Węgajty jako teatru antropologicznego
Authors: Hasiuk Magdalena
Published: June 2024

Odwołanie do perspektywy antropologicznej w badaniach nad teatrem oraz do określeń i definicji Teatru Węgajty jako teatru antropologicznego stanowi punkt wyjścia do przedstawienia jednego z możliwych ujęć pracy zespołu. Z koncepcji antropologa społecznego Tima Ingolda, który od lat dziewięćdziesiątych XX wieku badał relacje między człowiekiem a środowiskiem, wybrane zostały trzy aspekty: „środowiska”, „terenu” i „edukacji”, szczególnie ważne dla Erdmute i Wacława Sobaszków. Tekst został uporządkowany wokół rozpoznań Ingolda dotyczących „bycia wzdłuż ścieżek”, rozwoju dokonującego się „wzdłuż linii swoich relacji”, „środowiska jako sfery splątania” oraz edukacji, która zakłada „wyprowadzanie nowicjuszy w świat”. Poszukując ramy dla pracy Teatru Węgajty, wykorzystano pojęcie antropologii modalnej sformułowane przez François Laplantine’a w 2005. Ostatecznie twórcy Teatru Węgajty zostali przedstawieni jako założyciele nowej tradycji teatralnej, którą charakteryzuje postrzeganie teatru jako procesu biospołecznego. A skoro tworzony przez nich teatr-w-lesie obejmuje dziś sieć aktywności, które można przedstawić jako obraz teatru-lasu, przechodzenie od antropologii teatru ku antropologii lasu wydaje się uzasadnione.
Między traumą a resentymentem: O pamięci rabacji galicyjskiej i przemocy pańszczyźnianej w dramatach ludowych drugiej połowy XIX wieku
Authors: Koprowicz Agata
Published: June 2024

Artykuł dotyczy reprezentacji (nie)pamięci o rewolucji chłopskiej z 1846 roku i przemocy pańszczyźnianej w dramacie ludowym z drugiej połowy XIX wieku. W omawianym przypadku teatr rozumiany jest jako maszyna pamięci klasowej, w szczególności pamięci ziemiańskiej i chłopskiej. Analizie poddano dwa utwory dwóch najpopularniejszych twórców dramatu ludowego tego okresu: Chłopów arystokratów (1849) Władysława Ludwika Anczyca i Wspólne winy (1882) Jana Kantego Galasiewicza. Pierwszy z nich, zazwyczaj czytany jako satyra na realia pouwłaszczeniowej wsi, stanowi dla autorki reakcję na porabacyjną traumę ziemiaństwa i próbę rekonstrukcji stabilnych tożsamości, którymi zachwiało to wydarzenie. Z kolei drugi – Wspólne winy, pisany ręką twórcy chłopskiego pochodzenia, został pokazany jako rozprawa na temat chłopskiego resentymentu związanego z przemocą pańszczyźnianą.
Doświadczanie Węgajt: Wielogłos
Authors: Wiśniewska Marzenna
Published: June 2024

Artykuł jest recenzją książki Polifonia: Rzecz o pracy twórczej Teatru Węgajty pod redakcją Katarzyny Kułakowskiej, wydanej przez Instytut Sztuki PAN w 2023. Autorka poddała analizie konsekwencje przyjętych metodologii badawczych, strukturę publikacji i układ tekstów w poszczególnych częściach tomu oraz omówiła wyłaniające się w toku lektury główne bloki tematyczne i zagadnienia, które są szczególnie interesujące w kontekście współczesnych postulatów tworzenia historii teatru i krytyki instytucjonalnej.
Theatrical Timelessness in Teatr ZAR’s Creative Journey
Authors: Saiu Octavian
Published: June 2024

This article is devoted to Teatr ZAR and its creative journey, which includes rehearsals in the heart of Wrocław, field work in the Georgian village of Svaneti, and performances presented around the world. It explains the key dimensions of the company’s vision and focuses on ZAR’s major creations—from The Triptych to their most recent experiment, The Maids – Materials. It also establishes certain elements of continuity between Grotowski’s quest for a poor and pure theatre and Jarosław Fret’s constant search for a theatre of sound and presence. It seeks to affirm ZAR’s body of work as a link between this much revered Grotowskian legacy and the landscape of twenty-first century theatricality. Through this process of aesthetic, cultural and historical contextualization, it explores ZAR’s uniqueness in the field of contemporary anthropological performance.
Nauczanie żywego słowa według Marii Wiercińskiej: Publikacje artystki z lat 1935–1938
Authors: Chojnacka Anna
Published: June 2024

Artykuł poświęcony jest publikacjom Marii Wiercińskiej. Artystka porzuciła karierę aktorską w sezonie 1934/35, a uprawnienia reżyserskie uzyskała dopiero po II wojnie światowej. W drugiej połowie lat trzydziestych XX wieku zajmowała się wyłącznie recytacją oraz – z prawdziwą pasją – nauczaniem żywego słowa na różnych poziomach, i tego dotyczą wszystkie jej teksty. Pisała z punktu widzenia praktyka. Wyróżniała niezbędne etapy pracy nad żywym słowem: zainteresowanie, zrozumienie, odczucie i prezentację z naciskiem na indywidualną interpretację, a podstawą miało być opanowanie poprawnej wymowy. Taki model sama realizowała i proponowała studentom uczelni aktorskich, nauczycielom, dzieciom w wieku szkolnym i przedszkolnym. Za szczególnie ważną uważała pracę nad żywym słowem z dziećmi, uznając, że nie tylko uczy techniki i wyrazistości, ale też kształtuje poczucie estetyczne i umiejętności społeczne, rozwija kreatywność. Artykuł przedstawia program Wiercińskiej w kontekście rozwoju radia, nowych wtedy metod pedagogicznych, wydawnictw dla szkół i popularności teatru szkolnego. Pokazuje zwykłą, niedocenianą pracę i przywraca historii teatru ciekawą, a zapomnianą artystkę. Wpisuje się więc zarówno w ramy rewizji dominującej narracji historycznoteatralnej, skupionej na kanonicznych tytułach i nazwiskach, jak i w nurt feministycznej rewizji narracji o dziejach teatru.
„Myślę sobie przyjemnie o wierszach”: Poetyckie fascynacje Marii Wiercińskiej
Authors: Flader-Rzeszowska Katarzyna
Published: June 2024

Artykuł poświęcony jest działalności poetyckiej i recytatorskiej Marii Wiercińskiej w latach 1934–1939. Wybrano okres przedwojenny, w którym aktorka i reżyserka podejmowała własne próby poetyckie – w Muzeum Teatralnym w Warszawie zachowało się pięć jej wierszy. Do tej pory nie były one analizowane i publikowane. Tekst podzielony został na dwie części. W pierwszej przedstawiono tematykę i budowę wierszy aktorki, dowiedziono, że odwoływała się do młodopolskiej tradycji oraz poruszała tematy ważne dla poezji dwudziestolecia. Drugą część poświęcono programom recytatorskim. Źródłem był zeszyt Marii Wiercińskiej zatytułowany Spis koncertów i utworów recytowanych 1934–1954, w którym dokumentowała własną działalność recytatorską. Dotychczas nikt nie przeprowadził analizy tych koncertów. W badanym okresie Wiercińska przygotowała 114 programów poetyckich (mówionych na żywo i nagrywanych w radio). Analiza archiwaliów pokazuje, że Wiercińska recytowała utwory ponad stu autorów, głównie polskich poetów z okresu dwudziestolecia międzywojennego. Jej celem było propagowanie poezji współczesnej zarówno wśród inteligencji, jak i w środowisku robotniczym, edukowanie dorosłych, młodzieży i dzieci. W artykule zastosowano metodę krytycznej interpretacji źródeł, w tym analizę kontekstową.
Głos z wnętrza tragizmu. Pejo Jaworow
Authors: Wojciechowski Paweł
Published: June 2024

This article presents the profile of the forgotten Bulgarian modernist, poet, playwright, and revolutionary activist Pejo Yavorov (real name: Peyo Kracholov, 1878–1914). The article reveals a distinctive „fracture” in the poetic work of the author of Haiduk Songs, highlighting two distinct stages in his career. In the first stage, Yavorov is a poet of action, a vitalistic, courageous rebel, while in the second stage, he becomes a pessimistic poet filled with apathy and doubt. The analysis demonstrates that the primary tone of his poetry is dictated by a distinctly decadent-pessimistic aspect of his personality, closely tied to the fin-de-siècle aura of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This poetry also takes shape through the pervasive sense of the tragedy of existence, imposed by rapid maturity as a result of the poet’s dramatic personal experiences.
Bałkany w poetyckim dzienniku podróży "W samo południe" Agaty Stawskiej
Authors: Siedlecki Michał
Published: June 2024

In his article, Michał Siedlecki presents a literary portrait of the Balkans in the poetic travel journal At High Noon by Agata Stawska. The researcher notes that by examining the poetic function of the author’s works in this volume, we see that she directs the reader towards such aesthetic impressions that, by confronting their perception with a metaphysical vision of the world, simultaneously allows them to open up to experiences of a cathartic-existential nature. The concept of language in Stawska’s texts somewhat resembles the structure of contemporary experimental works, where the world of poetry and prose interpenetrate. Additionally, Stawska provides a portrait of the semi-mythical religion, culture, and history of the Balkans, with references to the darker aspects of its past. The poetic travel journal At High Noon captivates with its beautiful language, glowing with sophisticated metaphors, comparisons, invocations, symbols, and allegories. It is a book that intrigues with its content and is difficult to ignore.
Perspectives on Eco-Translation in Diane Ackerman ("The Zookeeper’s Wife") and Kapka Kassabova ("Border: A Journey to the Edge of Europe")
Authors: Tsoneva Petya
Published: June 2024

The present article takes into account a current trend in the translation studies that reconsiders anthropocentric thinking about translation – as Michael Cronin, one of the leading theoreticians of this movement believes, communication systems have to be made effective against the threatening prospects of an imminent ecological crisis. Central to this expanded vision of translation is the idea that communication is not the exclusive “property” of humanity, but a natural means of interaction that characterizes the lives and being of all planetary forms of existence (including landscapes and geological sites). In other words, the Earth itself is held together by impulses of verbal and non-verbal communication, and human beings are just members of this infinitely extended, but effectively operating communicative space that Cronin refers to as “tradosphere”. While this is just the beginning of a challenging, exciting and meaningful re-routing of the conventional modes of thinking about translation, I aim to explore how this planetary consciousness can be employed as a critical instrument in reading narratives of suffering and survival. It is in such survival stories that human integrity is tested both psychologically and physically as physical menace strips human characters of their cultural identities and relocates them in the immense network of cross-species communication.
O nowym przekładzie legendy "Рамадан-бегови сараи" Antona Straszimirowa (uwagi tłumaczki)
Authors: Walczak-Mikołajczakowa Mariola
Published: June 2024

The author is a professor of Slavic studies and a translator of Bulgarian literature. In her article, she deals with the problem of new translations of such Bulgarian texts, which have already been translated into Polish once. So, she tries to get answers to the following questions: 1) Is there a need to prepare new translations of those texts that have already appeared in Polish? 2) What should be the scope of modernizing the language of these texts? She illustrates her considerations with examples taken from her own work. The article contains thoughts that emerged while working on the translation of Anton Strashimirov’s short story Рамадан-бегови сараи. They concern both the need to update vocabulary and modernize syntax, i.e. problems related to the linguistic competences of contemporary readers, as well as changes in their sensitivity to issues of cultural distinctiveness.
Uroda kobiety w paremiologii polskiej i bułgarskiej
Authors: Hamze Dimitrina
Published: June 2024

Beauty is a multispectral and polyvalent emotional-aesthetic category. Beauty is reflected in the thinking and behavioral manifestations of gendered subjects, who constantly subject it to evaluation. The aesthetic side of beauty alone is not enough for successful intersex communication. It also carries risks, so it must be balanced and elevated with an ethical „platform”. Thus it becomes a synonym of goodness with nobility of soul, of an enlightened mind, of the dignity of character. Women’s beauty has a universal nature that reveals a wide range of values, among which one usually stands out in a given context. Among the most sought after in modern times, besides physical attractiveness, is a woman’s ability to be a good wife, mother and keeper of the home hearth.Beauty is also a perceptual model for understanding the delicate nature of women, as well as a specific kind of „instruction” for undertaking certain communicative tactics in inter-gender communication. Since female beauty is an integral part of the enigmatic mystery that men have grappled with since time immemorial, their communicative efforts are directed in two directions: 1) negative, even harsh comments, crystallizing into merciless evaluations of female shortcomings and seemingly erasing the advantages of the female gender (or at best balancing them with irritating weaknesses and deficiencies observed in women); 2) sincere admiration of their charm, but always tempered with fear of the impenetrable enigma.The goal of the study is, through the use of proverbs, to discern the mechanisms by which stereotypes and anti-stereotypical tendencies in conceptualizing beauty, embodied by women, function in the psyche of the subject as a representative of one of the two cultures (Polish and Bulgarian). One of the positively marked stereotypical „directives” is female beauty, associated with her creative essence, namely with the fertility of the Earth. She is beautiful in herself. These identified tendencies demonstrate the high axiological rank of beauty in the subject’s categorization strategies and its ability to sublimate into higher moral and spiritual value. This sublimation contributes to strengthening the bonds between man and woman.The methods used in the study include: semantic-analytical, psychological, cognitive-pragmatic, and comparative methods.
Mazurska epopeja Krzysztofa A. Worobca
Authors: Ławski Jarosław
Published: June 2024

The work is an analysis of Krzysztof A. Worobiec’s two-volume publication Lost Villages of the Pisz Forest: The Unknown History of the Masurian Borderland (Austeria: Kraków–Budapest–Syracuse, 2021). Its author, a geographer and cultural historian from Wrocław who settled in Wojnowo in Mazury, narrates the history of East Prussian villages that ceased to exist due to the cataclysm of World War II and the resolutions of the Yalta Conference. Worobiec tells the story of these villages and their inhabitants from the perspective of microhistory, the history of everyday life, and records traces of the cultural palimpsest that existed on the German-Polish border, where a unique culture of the Prussian Masurians was formed, later destroyed by the war and post-Yalta politics.
DEVELOPMENT OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE MECHANISMS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR SMALL MEDIUM-SIZED BUSINESSES
Authors:   International Banking Institute named after Anatoliy Sobchak, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Vasiliev Felix Yu.
Published: June 2024

The present study is aimed at developing recommendations designed to improve the mechanisms of economic security at SMEs. The relevance of the work lies in the specificity of the object of research – SMEs, which require significant resources to ensure economic security. The article considers the main risks that pose a threat to economic security for small and medium-sized enterprises and presents relevant recommendations for their minimization.
THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODELS OF CRISIS MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION ON THE EXAMPLE OF INTERNAL CONTROL STRUCTURES
Authors:   RKS-Energo LLC, St. Petersburg, Russia, Graduate School of Industrial Management, Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, St. Petersburg, Russia, Kovalyshyn Roman V.
Published: June 2024

The present study is focused on the consideration of theoretical and practical aspects of the development of crisis management models through the prism of internal control structures of organizations. The study examines the very concept of crisis management, reproduces the distinctive features in comparison with crisis response. The study considers the definition of the crisis management model and examines five existing models of crisis management applied in the internal control structures of organizations, which show sufficient effectiveness in crisis conditions. The key conclusion of the work is the need for a comprehensive approach and the integration of theory and practice in the development of a crisis management plan. The study also suggests for consideration the possibility of integrating a business continuity model into an organization’s internal control structures, which is focused as a proactive way to ensure that critical business operations continue during disruptions or in the event of a crisis.
SYNTHESIS OF METHODOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO ANALYZING THE ORGANIZATIONAL LIFE CYCLE
Authors:   National University of Science and Technology MISIS, Moscow, Russia, Malkin Aleksandr Yu.
Published: June 2024

This article presents a comprehensive approach to analyzing the life cycles of companies using the methodology of Ichak Adizes and alternative theories of organizational development. The significance of this study lies in the necessity for effective management of company life cycles to ensure their sustainable development. The hypothesis posits that integrating Adizes’ methodology with alternative development theories will enable efficient management of company life cycles, streamline processes, and facilitate informed strategic decision-making at each stage of development. The study aims to assess the applicability of various alternative theories across different stages of the company life cycle, identifying their advantages and disadvantages, and determining potential scenarios for synthesizing these theories with Adizes’ methodology. The results obtained will contribute to recommendations for optimizing company life cycle management and enhancing their competitiveness in the market.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DOMESTIC SYSTEM FOR COMBATING MONEY LAUNDERING AND TERRORIST FINANCING
Authors:   Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation, Moscow, Russia, Mironov Ilya A.
Published: June 2024

The article presents an analysis of the domestic anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) system. The development of the domestic AML/CFT system is an important task, on the effectiveness of which the security of the state depends. The main problematic aspects of Russian anti-money laundering practices have been identified. Directions for the development of the Russian AML/CFT system are proposed to improve the efficiency of its activities.
PROBLEMS OF BUILDING AND DEVELOPING A SYSTEM OF QUALITY ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR DIGITAL PRODUCTS
Authors:   Saratov State Technical University named after Y. Gagarin, Saratov, Russia, Vetrov Alexey S. , Iver Nadezhda N. ,   Saratov State Technical University named after Y. Gagarin, Saratov, Russia, Manaev Arseny A. ,   Saratov State Technical University named after Y. Gagarin, Saratov, Russia
Published: June 2024

The purpose of the article is to analyze the prospects for the introduction of digital products into the Russian economy and assess their quality. Like any product produced by various enterprises, digital products have their own quality metrics. However, the quality of a digital product is much more difficult to assess, since the user of an application, website, or any other digital product has to evaluate the quality solely from the point of view of the person interacting with it. This group may include UI/UX design, usability, speed of operation, ease of navigation, etc. – all this is just the tip of the iceberg, since the application contains many more quality metrics that experts use when developing it. Research methods – analytical, research. The hypothesis of the study is that quality metrics are quite applicable to absolutely any software, both for personal computers and portable devices. However, in this article, as a product, we will consider what almost the entire population of Russia interacts with – a smartphone application. This narrowing of the sample will allow a more substantive approach to the problems of the study and concrete examples to support the necessary conclusions in the article. The findings may be of interest to managers of enterprises and firms, and can also be used in practice.
ON THE ISSUE OF ECONOMIC INTERESTS OF SUBJECTS OF THE EDUCATION SYSTEM
Authors:   Financial University, Moscow, Russia, Andrianova Yulia O.
Published: June 2024

The increasing prominence of capitalist principles in contemporary society necessitates a heightened focus on the analysis of economic interests, as they serve as pivotal drivers within a market- based economic system. These interests are crucial for incentivizing the activities of economic actors and are integral components of the economic mechanism. The efficacy of a nation’s socio-economic policies is intricately linked to the depth of theoretical understanding of economic interests. Despite this, a comprehensive definition of the economic interests pertaining to public-private partnerships in the sphere of education remains absent in economic theory. Contemporary transformations in the institutional framework of education, spurred by capitalist advancements, indicate a gradual dissolution of the delineation of educational services and shifts in the modes of interaction among economic agents in the education sector. To adequately address the evolving economic demands, establishing a symbiotic relationship between the government, businesses, and educational institutions is imperative. The progression of the innovation system stands as a pivotal determinant of a nation’s economic competitiveness. Nonetheless, a technological disparity persists between advanced and less developed regions, stemming from the uneven technological advancement of national economies amidst shifting technological paradigms.
RESEARCH ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE ABILITIES OF STUDENTS FROM THE POINT OF VIEW OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND EDUCATION
Authors:   GGNTU named after academician M. D. Millionshchikov, Khadzhieva Laura K. , Ovseenko Galina A. ,   Kazan State Energy University, Rasulov Yusup Sh. ,   Chechen State University named after A. A. Kadyrov
Published: June 2024

The ability to innovate and create is a requirement for the basic abilities of talents in the 21st century, which has also become an important content of teaching students in the framework of modern education. The emergence of artificial intelligence, whether in terms of innovation and creation or potential intelligence, has shown us a lot of the impossible. It provided several new ideas for the development of innovation and creativity of students. In the new conditions for the development of talents in the 21st century, it is necessary to fully use the role of artificial intelligence. This article briefly discusses the advantages and characteristics of combining artificial intelligence and education, as well as how to use artificial intelligence and play its role in education to improve students’ innovative and creative abilities.
3D printing collagen type IV for corneal endothelium transplantation
Authors: Overmass Morgan , Huang Huasheng , Wen Li , Chen Zhi , Sayyar Sepidar , Petsoglou Constantinos , Wallace Gordon , Sutton Gerard , You Jingjing
Published: June 2024

Collagen type IV (Col-IV) is a critical matrix protein component in the basement membrane. In the cornea, it is the key contributor to the formation of Descemet’s membrane — the layer for corneal endothelial cells to reside on. Currently, endothelial keratopathy, which uses the healthy donor corneal endothelium layer as a transplanted tissue, is the gold standard surgery to cure corneal blindness caused by endothelial dysfunction. However, its use is being limited by the shortage of donor corneas. Bioengineering Descemet’s membrane is an alternative to overcome the tissue shortage. In this study, we developed a printable Col-IV ink to construct a Col-IV membrane. We demonstrated that the printed Col-IV membrane has a seven times higher corneal endothelial cell attachment over other matrix proteins (e.g., Col-I, laminin, and chondroitin) and a significantly faster healing rate compared to Col-I. The human endothelial cells cultured on the Col-IV membrane retained their hexagonal shapes, expressed typical endothelial markers ZO-1 and Na+/K+-ATPase, and retained the ability to deposit laminin. As this collagen subtype is prevalent in the basement membranes of all body tissues, our work suggests an important role for Col-IV as a printable biomaterial in tissue engineering in general.
Analysis of the Role of Agile Governance in the Development of the Smart City Concept: A Qualitative Study of the Banyumas Regency Government, Indonesia
Authors: Marfuah Sri Rotul , Tobirin
Published: June 2024

The smart city concept has become a new paradigm in urban development, offering innovative solutions to improve people's quality of life. Agile governance, with its flexibility and adaptability, is a promising approach in managing the complexity of smart city development. This research aims to analyze the role of agile governance in developing the smart city concept in the Banyumas Regency Government, Indonesia. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study of the Banyumas Regency Government. Data was collected through in-depth interviews with relevant government officials, document analysis, and field observations. Data analysis was carried out using thematic coding and triangulation techniques to ensure the validity and reliability of the research results. The research results show that agile governance plays an important role in developing the smart city concept in Banyumas. Agile principles such as collaboration, iteration, and focus on customer value have been adopted in the planning, implementation, and evaluation processes of smart city programs. Agile governance allows governments to respond quickly to change, actively involve the public, and optimize the use of resources. Agile governance has proven effective in overcoming the challenges of complexity and uncertainty in smart city development. Implementing agile governance can increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of smart city programs. This research contributes to the development of agile governance theory and practice in the context of smart cities, as well as providing recommendations for other local governments who wish to adopt this approach.
Influence of Early Nutritional Nursing on Gastrointestinal Function and Stress Responses in Patients After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Authors: Zhang Dingfeng , Zhang Ting
Published: June 2024

This study investigated the influence of early nutritional nursing on gastrointestinal function and stress responses in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A total of 84 patients at Ankang Central Hospital from March 2019 to March 2020 were divided into the control group and treatment group using the numerical table method. The control group received routine nursing after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and the treatment group received early nutritional nursing. The visual analogue scale and general comfort questionnaire scores of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group at 1, 3, and 5 days after surgery. The time to first feed, the time to first passage of gas, and the recovery time of intestinal sounds were significantly shorter in the treatment group compared to the control group. Abdominal distension and gastrointestinal reaction scores were significantly lower, while generic quality of life inventory-74 scores, Newcastle satisfaction with nursing scale scores, and Chinese version of the Conor–Davidson resilience scale scores were significantly higher in the treatment group compared to the control group. The levels of inflammatory factors and stress hormones were significantly lower in the treatment group than in the control group, while arm muscle circumference, body weight, and transferrin, hemoglobin, albumin, and prealbumin levels were significantly higher (P < 0.05). Overall, early nutritional nursing can effectively relieve postoperative pain and improve gastrointestinal function, quality of life, nutritional status, and nursing satisfaction in patients after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Assessment Tools for Improving Hard Skills in a Virtual Laboratory (Electrical Machine Case Study)
Authors: Milton John , Romero Ramírez , Moreno Andrés Esteban Murillo , Rivera Sergio
Published: June 2024

In 2023, the National University of Colombia (UNAL) in Bogotá developed a professional aptitude evaluation service utilizing their physical space and technological advancements to benefit the national industry. By integrating previously developed simulation projects, this service provides graduates with tools to enhance their knowledge and improve their employment prospects. Although initially tailored for electricians, these simulation tools and assessment methods are adaptable to other fields. This initiative not only assesses the professional aptitude of candidates but also identifies their weaknesses and recommends solutions, thereby helping them refine their skills and increase their job market competitiveness. Although these projects were developed by and for electricians, their field of action can include other careers.
THE CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT: A SOURCE OF STRESS FOR UNDERGRADUATE NURSES
Authors: Elliott Malcolm
Published: June 2024

The clinical area is an important learning environment for undergraduate nursing students. Unfortunately, it can also be a source of significant stress and anxiety for students and there are a number of reasons for this. Much can be done to help alleviate this stress and create a positive learning environment for students. This paper explores the literature to ascertain the common sources of stress for undergraduate students in the clinical area. It also reviews strategies for improving the quality of the learning experience.
SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS OF INTERPRETIVE RESEARCH: INTERPRETIVE DATA SYNTHESIS OF PROCESSED DATA
Authors: Evans David
Published: June 2024

This paper discusses the synthesis of qualitative data during the systematic review of interpretive research. Current approaches to data synthesis can be broadly classified as either descriptive or interpretive. Descriptive data synthesis is achieved through narrative and tabulation. While a number of different terms have been used, interpretive synthesis is achieved through processes similar to those used by primary interpretive researchers. However, there has been only limited professional discussion and debate of this issue and existing methods are in need of further investigation and the validity and usefulness of the product of this synthesis examined.
MOTHERING AND WOMEN’S HEALTH: I LOVE BEING A MOTHER BUT… THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW TO WORRY ABOUT
Authors: Jackson Debra , Mannix Judy
Published: June 2024

Little about experiential aspects of motherhood and its consequences to the health of women appears in the nursing literature. Rather, the discourses on motherhood in the health literature tend to focus on bio-medical and scientific aspects, pregnancy and the perinatal period. Using a feminist story-telling approach, this paper draws on the experiences of 20 mothers of adolescent and adult children. Findings are grouped into the following themes: On being a mother: ‘unconditional love, and how love can really hurt’; adolescence: ‘a whole lot more to worry about’; ‘easy’ children and ‘hard’ children: ‘it’s been rear guard action the whole time’; mothers’ health: ‘just getting through each day’; and, seeking support: ‘does anyone really care?’. Findings provide new insights into the nature of mothering, and its perceived long term effects on women’s health and well being. Implications for women’s health and the provision of women’s health services are drawn from the findings.
STUDENT NURSES’ PERCEIVED GOALS AND FUTURE CAREER PATHWAYS WITHIN NURSING: ARE THEY REALISTIC?
Authors: Ward Catherine , Bosco Anna , Styles Irene
Published: June 2024

The purpose of this study is to explore student nurses’ perceptions of nursing, their perceived goals as nurses and their future career pathways. The study involved a cross sectional approach using Ford’s (1986) taxonomy of human goals as a theoretical framework. This paper presents a part of a larger study that involved two groups of nursing students, however the findings from one group only are reported. A questionnaire was administered to 126 nursing students enrolled in the first semester of a nursing degree program. Results revealed four main goals students hold as a nurse: first, Happiness (satisfaction for self and others), second, Evaluation (self efficacy), third, Social Validation (opportunity to help others), and, fourth, Safety (job security). Results also indicated that nursing provides opportunity for travel and the participants had a limited perception of career paths. Findings have implications for nurse education (long and short term), especially in regard to providing a realistic view of nursing as a profession and future career pathways. These findings are especially significant given the current shortage of nurses.
RURAL FATHERS’ EXPERIENCES OF LOSS IN DAY-TO-DAY LIFE WITH CHRONICALLY ILL CHILDREN
Authors: Peck Blake , Lillibridge Jennifer
Published: June 2024

The aim of this qualitative study was to gain insight into the experiences of fathers living with their chronically ill children in rural Australia. Data were collected via unstructured interviews with four fathers. Analysis followed the procedural steps for phenomenological data as outlined by Colaizzi (1978). Fathers described their experience of living with their chronically ill child as being filled with progressive losses for themselves and their child, including loss of: 1) pre-conceived expectations of future life; 2) a normal parenting relationship with their child; 3) normal partner relationship; and, 4) control of time and freedom. Findings contribute to knowledge and understanding of the complex nature of fathering a chronically ill child in rural Australia.
ASSESSING PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH DAY SURGERY AT A METROPOLITAN PUBLIC HOSPITAL
Authors: Williams Allison , Ching Milly , Loader Janine
Published: June 2024

With the advances in health care technology, many surgical procedures are performed as day surgery cases. The provision of day surgery is considered to be a cost effective method of utilising resources, but it does challenge nurses to provide optimal patient care during the patient’s short stay in hospital. Patient satisfaction is considered to be an important indicator of quality nursing care. This paper reports on an investigation aimed at assessing patient satisfaction with day surgery in an Australian metropolitan public hospital. One hundred and seven patients completed a recently developed survey assessing patient satisfaction with day surgery. The response rate was 41%. Waiting times, communication, pain management and discharge planning were major areas of patient dissatisfaction. Directions for improvement in day surgery services are discussed.
A SHELF-LIFE TRIAL: EXAMINING THE EFFICACY OF EVENT RELATED STERILITY PRINCIPLES AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Authors: Barrett Robyn , Stevens John , Taranter John
Published: June 2024

This study set out to test the hypotheses that: 1) stock sterilised in a central sterilizing supply department using the guidelines from the Australian Standards (AS4187) will not become contaminated over two years unless it is exposed to an event; and, 2) a variety of packaging types can be used successfully in maintaining a sterile barrier over the two year trial period. A random controlled, time series, repeated measures design was used to test the hypotheses. Four hundred items were sterilised, wrapped in three different pack types, stored and regularly handled by nurses over a two-year period. Forty items were randomly selected for sterility testing each three months over the two years. The results showed that there was no contamination of stock over two years related either to time or the pack type used. Given that many nurses work in and manage CSSDs and many nurses use sterile stock in their work there are significant implications for nursing practice emanating from the findings. It was also calculated that the costs of meeting the Australian Standard AS4187 were reduced over the two year trial by up to 2400% by using event related sterility principles and an evidence based approach to the choice of packaging materials used in management of sterile stock.
RESEARCHING THE SEXUAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER SCOPE OF PRACTICE: A BLUEPRINT FOR AUTONOMY
Authors: O'Keefe Elissa , Gardner Glenn
Published: June 2024

The nurse practitioner role substantially extends the career path for clinical nurses and recognises and values clinical nursing skills. This new type and level of health service promotes the use of a nursing model of care, demonstrates a high level of autonomy, and utilises expert nursing skills in the diagnosis and treatment of complex problems in the patient, the carer, and the family. This paper reports on the investigation of a sexual health nurse practitioner trial of practice. The study outcomes included findings that support the feasibility of the role in terms of improved patient outcomes and the development of clinical protocols that define the parameters of the scope of practice for the sexual health nurse practitioner.
METROPOLITAN REGIONAL DIFFERENCES IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE OF POSTNATAL DEPRESSION
Authors: Buist Anne , Milgrom Jeannette , Morse Carol , Durkin Sarah
Published: June 2024

This study examines the psychological and social aspects of the transition to motherhood by primiparous women, including care received, in two regions of suburban Melbourne, Australia. Two hundred and thirteen women were recruited from antenatal clinics in the regions and completed questionnaires at 24 weeks gestation, six weeks, four months and nine months postpartum. Maternal child health nurses were also asked to complete questionnaires on services in their region. Rates of distress decreased over time in the eastern affluent established region, but increased in the western rapidly developing region. For women in both regions, satisfaction in their relationship with their partners decreased. A previous history of mental illness, lower social integration and cultural background were predictors of distress. Nurses in the west reported high stress and less satisfaction from their clientele. Results highlight the need for health planning related to childbirth in developing regions.
NURSES ON THE MARKET: THE IMPACT OF NEO-LIBERALISM ON THE VICTORIAN MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH SERVICE
Authors: Reiger Kerreen , Keleher Helen
Published: June 2024

Objective: To examine maternal and child health (MCH) nurses’ experiences of the implementation of the rationalisation processes and compulsory competitive tendering (CCT) associated with neo-liberalism.
Design: Policy analysis, survey of all Victorian MCH nurses, interviews and focus groups with MCH coordinators and some managers of MCH services.
Setting: Primary health care in maternal and child health services.
Participants: Sixty MCH coordinators, 300 MCH nurses, six managers (95% female overall).
Results: The Victorian MCH workforce is overwhelmingly female, with 30% over 50 years of age, and 53.5% working part-time. CCT processes in the mid-1990s effectively put maternal and child health services ‘on the market’, threatening jobs, and creating highly stressful work environments. Tenders for about 17% of MCH services were won by organisations other than local government, the traditional provider of MCH services. This created new challenges for MCH nurses. In spite of the enormous stress and confusion occasioned by the restructuring, improvements in strategic focus, skill development, teamwork and flexibility were also reported.
Conclusions: CCT processes provided MCH nurses with greater transparency about management and budgets. Restructuring gave MCH nurses greater responsibility than they had earlier and they became more aware of the need to ‘sell’ their service and to understand management contexts. Major hurdles still to be overcome related to wage parity, workload discrepancies and a restrictive, policy legacy about the practice of MCH nurses.
NON-INTRUSIVE RESEARCH: IDEAS AND GUIDELINES FOR EXPEDIENT THESIS COMPLETION
Authors: Emden Carolyn , Smith Colleen
Published: June 2024

This paper offers ideas and guidelines for timely completion of nursing theses by way of non-intrusive research - research with minimum impact or intrusion upon research participants. It arises from lessons learned in assisting nursing research students submit their theses within specified timeframes. Too often, students embark upon projects unnecessarily ambitious for the purpose of their degree, resulting in protracted finishing dates and disrupted careers. Different forms of non-intrusive data are addressed, their advantages, disadvantages and ethical considerations. Rigorous data analysis fitting to nonintrusive data - content analysis - is described: features, measures, category requirements and practical principles. Application to nursing theses is provided and the vexing issue of freedom given to nursing students in designing their research is raised.
NURSES AND OCCUPATIONAL VIOLENCE: THE ROLE OF ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT IN MODERATING PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
Authors: Deans Cecil
Published: June 2024

Objective: Occupational violence as experienced by professional nurses has been extensively researched. However, the majority of studies have focused primarily on psychological and emotional outcomes and have not identified any interventions that may reduce the impact of aggressive behaviour on professional competence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between organisational support, occupational violence and perceived professional competence of professional nurses in Australia.
Design: A model testing research design was used to test the hypothesis that organisational support, as experienced by nurses, would moderate the relationship between occupational violence and perceived professional competence.
Setting: Nurses registered in Division 1 of the Nurses Board (Victoria, Australia).
Participants: A systematic random sample of 380 registered nurses from the target population of nurses in Victoria was identified.
Main outcome measure: The relationship between organisational support, occupational violence and perceived professional competence of professional nurses in Australia.
Results: The result showed that there was a significant effect of occupational violence on perceived competence. Analysis of the moderating effect of organisational support on the relationship between occupational violence and professional competence showed there was significant organisational support and occupational violence interaction. Overall, the data analysis demonstrated the hypothesis was upheld that the negative effects of occupational violence on perceived professional competence will be moderated by perceived organisational support.
Conclusions: The failure to receive appropriate organisational support may result in lowering professional nurses’ competence levels, causing a significant problem for the profession in that a reduction in professional competence has significant implications for patient care. The findings heighten the responsibility of the nursing profession to become more aware of the needs of professional nurses.