bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Role Play as an Effective Method for the Identification and Assessment of Human Trafficking
Authors: Wilken Lara
Published: May 2022

Human trafficking is one of the fastest growing criminal enterprises worldwide today, greatly affecting the United States. Victims of human trafficking undergo a variety of both physical and psychological forms of abuse, which may result in the need for healthcare treatment. Research has revealed that nearly 90% of victims recovered from “the life” of human trafficking stated they were seen and treated by a healthcare provider, and human trafficking was never recognized. Consideration must also be made for those still involved in “the life” and for cases that remain unreported, meaning the numbers could be much higher as human trafficking is a clandestine crime. With so many individuals reporting never being recognized, it raises the question: How can healthcare providers better identify this population? One possibility that has been provided by the author suggests that this might be addressed through a simulated role-play case scenario and effective education.
The Role of the Hospitality Industry in Preventing Human Trafficking
Authors: Zhang Tingting , Potter Roberto Hugh
Published: May 2022

Statistics show that the hospitality industry is particularly vulnerable to human trafficking. Over 80% of reported human trafficking cases involve hotels or hospitality-related venues, including spas and restaurants, etc. This chapter articulates the measures that the hospitality industry could employ to prevent the abuse of its properties for purposes of human trafficking. The chapter presents an overview of human trafficking prevention followed by an exploration of the leveraging of technology within the hotel and hospitality industry as well as a discussion of current and future prevention efforts surrounding hotel services, smart hotels, and its effective integration aimed at reducing trafficking activity.
The New Chief Diversity Officer
Authors: Fox Brendon C.
Published: May 2022

CDOs face a multitude of challenges both in academic and corporate settings. As a result, these positions have high burnout and turnover. This chapter examines the history, demography, and environmental settings of the CDO, how the field has evolved, and the status of the practice. The chapter explores and recommends success strategies for newly appointed diversity officers, those entering the field, and considerations for hiring authorities. There are distinct differences between inclusion efforts, antiracism, and how DEIB initiatives are set up in corporations and academia. This chapter attempts to identify problems in the field, examine the current status of DEIB, and offer implications for future practice.
Promoting Inclusive Organizational Identity
Authors: Du Yuxiang
Published: May 2022

Social identities create distance and obstacles in communication among members of different cultural groups in organizations. Past research suggested that an inclusive cultural identity can help reduce the negativity among groups. An interview study with participants (N=20) from both China and the United States was included to demonstrate the effects of the inclusive cultural identity on reducing communication disconnect in intergenerational communication. The study explored roles of generational identities in communication between the Millennials and Baby Boomers in organizations using social identity theory. The results revealed that Chinese participants had a stronger national cultural identity than their American counterparts. The stronger national cultural identity weakened subcultural differences based on generational identities and reduced the intergroup negativity. Based on the findings of the study, the chapter gave some practical suggestions for leaders to enhance intergroup communication in diverse organizations.
A Space Is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Authors: Jones Joseph L. , Jones Lakeshia L.
Published: May 2022

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are not consistently and systematically assessed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Moreover, when HBCUs do engage in DEIB work, it often reflects the efforts of Predominately White Institutions (PWIs). This chapter focuses on how DEIB manifests at HBCUs and its practice within its unique historical and educational context. Moreover, this chapter explains how DEIB is employed at HBCUs. In addition, the authors make the case of how HBCUs can engage in DEIB work by addressing issues involving LGBTQIA, developing policies that foster gender equity, and cultivating spaces for non-black students to become successful and embraced at HBCUs. In conclusion, the authors argue that HBCUs ought to employ a fifth rail in this work called liberation that centers the work of DEIB and addresses internalized racism to bring about a truly liberated space.
Virtual Kitchen Scene Modelling Based on 3ds Max With Rendering View
Authors: Kamat Raghav Sham , Kepeghom Oruan Memoye
Published: May 2022

With the quick improvement of modem innovation, representing objects and scenes virtually is one of those major considerations made in technological sectors. A virtual three-dimensional representation of objects is not just to have a glimpse of the structure, but also to have a realistic view of the scene. This chapter mainly describes the usage and applications of 3ds Max related to which creating a 3D model of a kitchen is briefed. The chapter also includes the methodologies of designing and implementing various features of 3ds Max like editors and materials. The manner in which patterns are applied to objects, lighting effects, usage of modifiers like edit poly, edit mesh, turbo-smooth, mesh smooth bend, etc. are briefly described. This chapter can guarantee a variety of usage on texture maps with the help of rendering material editors which improves the quality of the rendering image and the structure.
We Are in This Together
Authors: Voigt Shannon , Chatmon April A. , Ruiz-Mills Monica
Published: May 2022

This chapter will cover the work of practitioners in the areas of social emotional learning, behavior, and school district administration. This chapter will speak to the importance of breaking down silos and bridging general education and special education supports to create an alignment in practices across a school district while implementing social emotional and trauma-informed support for staff and students. Educators and leaders will gain insight to developing a cohesive model of learning for all students, understanding that social emotional learning is essential for academic mastery to occur. The intent is to guide students in their learning while addressing their own social emotional needs, as well as build capacity in staff to carry out this work.
Learner-Centered Approach
Authors: Kartal Metin , Bıkmaz Fatma
Published: May 2022

Literature on determining the historical and ideological boundaries of learner-centered education in higher education is gathered under the following four pillars: (1) the pillar of classicism, (2) the pillar of pre-modernism, (3) the pillar of modernism, and (4) the pillar of post-modernism. Of the four pillars, studies on how learner-centeredness could be utilized and leveraged in higher education are still scarce. Certainly, the construction and leverage of learner-centeredness in higher education are thorny and compelling without explaining these pillars. In this chapter, these four pillars of learner-centered education to empower the teaching in higher education will be elaborated and employed to find an ideological and historical perspective to the higher education.
Digitally-Enabled Innovation Processes
Authors: Allataifeh Haneen Abdallah , Moghavvemi Sedigheh
Published: May 2022

Malleability, homogeneity, and transferability are three distinct characteristics of digital technology that allow the continuous evolvement of innovation and the generation of new forms of agency, both within and across processes. Scholars have developed various research directions to theoretically understand digital technology correlative to business process management. Yet, literature in this area lacks a structured view of how digital technologies modify the innovation processes, and research aimed at examining the effect of digital technology on business process management is still relatively scant and in a very early stage. This chapter sheds light on scholarly works to explain digital technology's impact on the innovation process and how it is linked to business process management.
Emerging Technologies for Innovation and Productivity Management in the Automotive Industry
Authors: Bolton Anthony D. , Goosen Leila , Kritzinger Elmarie
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this chapter is to answer the primary research question associated with the empirical study, around the extent to which the introduction of emerging unified communications and collaboration (UC&C) technologies for innovation and productivity management within the context of large-scale automotive design, manufacturing, and business operations at General Motors (GM), a leader in the global automotive industry, influenced the impact of digital transformation on communication and collaboration.
Ambidexterity, Knowledge Management, and Innovation in Technology Development Zones
Authors: Sirkintioğlu Yildirim Şükran , Atay Özlem
Published: May 2022

This chapter searches how knowledge management and innovation activities, which enable an advantageous position for firms over their opponents, influence ambidexterity and business performance. These enable firms to gain an advantage over their competitors, concerning ambidexterity and organizational performance. The population for this study comprises firms, operating in technology development zones in Ankara, Turkey. According to the sectoral distribution of the enterprises in the technology development zones, the majority operate in the software sector. No sampling methods were used because the sensus method was adopted. Three hundred sixty high-tech enterprise top managers form the basis of this empirical research. In this study, structural equation modeling was used for testing research model. As a result of the structural equation modeling, it was understood that firms' knowledge management and innovation usage preferences have a positive impact on ambidexterity and organizational performance. This outcome is important for firms to gain a competitive advantage.
Hindrance Detection and Avoidance in Driverless Cars Through Deep Learning Techniques
Authors: S. Priyanka , A. Saran Kumar , V. Praveen , G. Sivapriya , M. Meenakshi Dhanalakshmi
Published: May 2022

Generally, a technique to detect each shifting and static item concurrently is needed due to the fact the static items inclusive of containers can fall on the street in the front of a vehicle and they may be risky. Obstacles can be detected and avoided by using neural networks. Obstacle detection algorithms have the capability to detect the items that can be out of doors. Irregularities on the street floor that aren't affecting the riding aren't considered. In this case, the detection may be primarily based on looking for unique patterns. In the chapter, a hybrid network based on the combination of stacked auto encoder-based deep belief network is built to detect the obstacles on the road. The system achieves accuracy greater than 90% when compared with existing literature.
Mapeamento das tendências de ensino de arte nas licenciaturas em linguagens artísticas, no Mato Grosso do Sul
Authors: Mastrorocco André Freire , Ferreira Isabella Fernanda
Published: May 2022

No presente trabalho objetivamos identificar e mapear as tendências de ensino e aprendizagem em Arte materializadas nos Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos (PPP[1]) dos cursos de formação inicial docente neste campo do saber, na modalidade presencial, em instituições públicas de ensino superior, no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul. Esse mapeamento possui como fundamento as definições de Theodor W. Adorno sobre formação e semiformação. Trata – se de uma pesquisa básica de caráter exploratório, procedimentalmente caracterizada como documental, com abordagem quanti – qualitativa, ou seja, que tem como intuito investigar em que grau as tendências de ensino de Arte se apresentam e de quais maneiras esses percursos formativos, expressos nos PPP´s, se constituem enquanto tendências de ensino em Arte no currículo proposto desses projetos. Como percurso metodológico, desenvolvemos o estudo em três distintas e entrelaçadas etapas, a saber: a) coleta de dados junto às instituições de ensino superior, nas quais obtivemos os Projetos Políticos Pedagógicos que orientam os cursos de licenciatura presenciais em Arte no Estado do Mato Grosso do Sul; b) análise desses documentos de acordo com as tendências de ensino de Arte caracterizadas por Maura Penna (1999); e c) produção textual apresentando o panorama obtido, com considerações teórico – críticas. Os resultados apontam para os riscos de uma semiformação, quando há desequilíbrio de uma tendência em detrimento de outra. Esperamos que este artigo possa contribuir para o aparecimento de novas propostas de trabalho científico que possuam como alvo de suas interrogações a formação inicial do docente em Arte.
Ensino de filosofia e política: uma abordagem a partir de Hannah Arendt
Authors: Fonte Sandra Soares Della , Gave Viviane Vaz
Published: May 2022

Tem-se como objetivo avaliar a contribuição de algumas categorias conceituais desenvolvidas pela filósofa política Hannah Arendt para compreender a situação contemporânea da disciplina de filosofia no ensino médio brasileiro. À luz dos conceitos de política, crise da educação, autoridade e espaço público e da análise histórica que relaciona o surgimento da Filosofia com o nascimento da política na polis grega, sugere-se que a disciplina de Filosofia se caracteriza como uma das mediações na escola do mundo pré-político para o mundo político. Parte-se da análise histórica da presença da disciplina no currículo escolar brasileiro até chegar à crítica à Lei nº 13.415/2017 relativa à contrarreforma do ensino médio. Na redação dessa lei, materializa-se a sobreposição de interesses particulares à esfera pública, o que representa a aniquilação do próprio espaço público. Além disso, essa lei torna facultativa a presença Filosofia no currículo escolar. Essa desobrigação reforça a instabilidade histórica de legitimidade da Filosofia na educação básica brasileira, assim como contribui para fragilizar o próprio papel da escola de mediar a passagem do mundo pré-político para o político. Defende-se que, para garantir tanto um espaço no qual os seres humanos possam agir e discursar (lugar próprio para a realização política), quanto um processo adequado de transposição para o mundo político, o ensino de filosofia não deve ser extinguido da educação formal dos indivíduos.
LY6S, a New IFN-Inducible Human Member of the Ly6a Subfamily Expressed by Spleen Cells and Associated with Inflammation and Viral Resistance
Authors: Shmerling Moriya , Chalik Michael , Smorodinsky Nechama I , Meeker Alan , Roy Sujayita , Sagi-Assif Orit , Meshel Tsipi , Danilevsky Artem , Shomron Noam , Levinger Shmuel , Nishry Bar , Baruchi David , Shargorodsky Avital , Ziv Ravit , Sarusi-Portuguez Avital , Lahav Maoz , Ehrlich Marcelo , Braschi Bryony , Bruford Elspeth , Witz Isaac P , Wreschner Daniel H
Published: May 2022

Syntenic genomic loci on human chromosome 8 and mouse chromosome 15 (mChr15) code for LY6/Ly6 (lymphocyte Ag 6) family proteins. The 23 murine Ly6 family genes include eight genes that are flanked by the murine Ly6e and Ly6l genes and form an Ly6 subgroup referred to in this article as the Ly6a subfamily gene cluster. Ly6a, also known as Stem Cell Ag-1 and T cell–activating protein, is a member of the Ly6a subfamily gene cluster. No LY6 genes have been annotated within the syntenic LY6E to LY6L human locus. We report in this article on LY6S, a solitary human LY6 gene that is syntenic with the murine Ly6a subfamily gene cluster, and with which it shares a common ancestry. LY6S codes for the IFN-inducible GPI-linked LY6S-iso1 protein that contains only 9 of the 10 consensus LY6 cysteine residues and is most highly expressed in a nonclassical spleen cell population. Its expression leads to distinct shifts in patterns of gene expression, particularly of genes coding for inflammatory and immune response proteins, and LY6S-iso1–expressing cells show increased resistance to viral infection. Our findings reveal the presence of a previously unannotated human IFN-stimulated gene, LY6S, which has a 1:8 ortholog relationship with the genes of the Ly6a subfamily gene cluster, is most highly expressed in spleen cells of a nonclassical cell lineage, and whose expression induces viral resistance and is associated with an inflammatory phenotype and with the activation of genes that regulate immune responses.
Prophylactic Vaccine Targeting TLR3 on Dendritic Cells Ameliorates Eosinophilic Pneumonia in a Mouse SARS-CoV Infection Model
Authors: Iwata-Yoshikawa Naoko , Nagata Noriyo , Takaki Hiromi , Matsumoto Misako , Suzuki Tadaki , Hasegawa Hideki , Seya Tsukasa
Published: May 2022

Putative subcomponent vaccines of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus spike protein and ARNAX (TLR3-specific adjuvant for priming dendritic cells) were examined and compared with spike protein + Alum in a mouse BALB/c model. Survival, body weight, virus-neutralizing Ab titer in the blood, and viral titer in the lung were evaluated for prognosis markers. The infiltration degrees of eosinophils in the lung were histopathologically monitored at 10 d postinfection. The results were: (1) adjuvant was essential in vaccines to achieve a complete recovery from infection, (2) ARNAX displayed optimal body weight recovery compared with Alum, (3) ARNAX was optimal for the amelioration of eosinophilic pneumonia, and (4) the eosinophil infiltration score was not associated with the neutralizing Ab titer in the blood or viral titer in the lung. Although the pathological link between the TLR3 vaccine and lung eosinophil infiltration remains unclear, severe acute respiratory syndrome–mediated eosinophilic pneumonia can be blocked by the prior induction of dendritic cell priming by ARNAX.
A nitric oxide-donor pravastatin hybrid drug exerts antiplatelet and antiatherogenic activity in mice
Authors: Momi Stefania , Guglielmini Giuseppe , Ciarroca Taranta Giulia , Giglio Elisa , Monopoli Angela , Gresele Paolo
Published: May 2022

Aim of the present study was to compare the lipid-lowering, antithrombotic and antiatherogenic properties of NCX-6550, nitropravastatin, a nitric-oxide donating derivative of pravastatin, with those of pravastatin in hypercholesterolemic mice. LDL receptor-deficient mice (LDLR–/–) on a normal diet (ND) showed enhanced cholesterol levels as compared to wild type (WT) mice (6.8±1.2 mmol/L and 2.8±0.82 mmol/L, respectively). High fat diet (HFD) induced a large enhancement of cholesterolemia in LDLR–/– mice (23.7±5.7 mmol/L, p<0.0001 vs LDLR–/– ND and WT mice. Treatment with NCX 6550 (48 mg/kg), but not with equimolar pravastatin, reduced cholesterol in LDLR–/–HFD. Platelet adhesion to collagen under high shear rate (3000 sec–1) was significantly higher in LDLR–/– than in normal mice, and further enhanced in LDLR–/–HFD (-27%, p<0.0001 vs untreated). NCX 6550 (48 mg/kg), but not pravastatin, reduced platelet adhesion, especially in LDLR–/–HFD. U46619-induced platelet aggregation ex vivo was also inhibited by NCX 6550 (48 mg/kg) but not by the parent compound. Finally, photochemically-induced acute (1 hr) femoral artery thrombosis and delayed (21 days) intimal thickening was assessed. Thrombus size was larger in LDLR–/– on HFD than in normocholesterolemic mice (0.46±0.04 vs 0.18±0.08 mg) and it was reduced by NCX 6550 (48 mg/kg) (0.08±0.02 mg, p<0.0001), but not by pravastatin (0.4±0.01 mg p=NS). Intimal thickening was greater in hypercholesterolemic than in normal mice (I/M normal=0.53±0.16, LDLR–/–=1.1±0.15, LDLR–/–HFD=1.75 ±0.25). Both NCX 6550 and pravastatin reduced intimal thickening in normal (-95% and -74.5%, respectively) and LDLR–/– mice (-98% and -91%), while in strongly hyperlipidemic animals (LDLR–/–HFD) NCX 6550 was more effective than pravastatin (-98% vs -65%, p<0.0001). NCX 6550 shows greater antithrombotic and antiatherogenic activity than pravastatin in highly hypercholesterolemic mice.
Undergraduate Veterinary Nursing Education
Authors: Stout Julianne , Smith Jennifer
Published: May 2022

This article details an innovative undergraduate veterinary nursing online educational module integrating workplace safety, management, and communication concepts with a review of hazards for immunocompromised individuals, such as zoonoses, and veterinary workplace risks to reproductive health. This flipped-classroom online session was designed based on the interactive, constructive, active, passive (ICAP) framework for active learning and using the principles of self-determination theory applied to the educational setting. The session used the expertise of a veterinary nursing instructor and a physician. The compressed time frame of veterinary nursing education compels veterinary nursing instructors to incorporate actionable real-world workplace issues and strategies into foundational science content in the classroom. The published literature on veterinary nursing education offers limited examples of this type of integration. This article breaks new ground in offering an example of an educational innovation in a veterinary nursing curriculum, building learner knowledge and skills in an interactive session.
Effective Factors on Implementation of Pediatric Home Care Program Amid COVID 19 Pandemic
Authors: Behjeh Zobeideh , Adelmehraban Marzieh , Namnabati Mahboobeh
Published: May 2022

Background:

Home care service is considered as comprehensive care for children with chronic disease or COVID-19. This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting the implementation of a home care nursing program for such children in 2019–2020.

Materials and Methods:

A descriptive-analytical study was conducted with 198 nurses working in pediatric wards of selective hospitals of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. The data were collected through an author-administered questionnaire with 44 questions. The questionnaire was designed in two parts. Part one involved gathering the demographic data of the participants. Facilitating and barrier factors of the implementation of the care were prioritized and examined in part two by using the Likert scale in both the individual and the organizational domains. The data were analyzed using the mean frequency and paired t test.

Results:

The mean (SD) score of individual and organizational facilitating factors were 65.65 (16.24) and 65.98 (11.29), respectively, and the mean (SD) score of the organizational barriers was 82.04 (14.36), which was significantly higher than the mean score (SD) of the individual barriers of 57.94 (14.82) (t
197 = 21.32, p < 0.05). The most important individual facilitating factor (53.82%) was “respectful communication with the family,” and the most important organizational facilitator (80.40%) was “Physicians’ support of the nurses.”

Conclusions:

Organizational factors were the most significant barriers. Therefore, the findings of this study will help policymakers in the program implementation.
The Effect of the Clinical Supervision Model on Nurses’ Performance in Atrial Fibrillation Care
Authors: Mokhtari Maryam , Khalifehzadeh-Esfahani Asghar , Mohamadirizi Shahla
Published: May 2022

Background:

A model of clinical education for reducing the theory-practice gap is the clinical supervision model. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the clinical supervision model on nurses’ performance in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) care in a Critical Care Unit (CCU).

Materials and Methods:

This quasi-experimental study was conducted with a pretest-posttest design. Through stratified random sampling, 36 eligible nurses working in the CCU in Hospitals in Isfahan, Iran, were selected. The data gathering tools included a demographic questionnaire (7 items) and a performance checklist (44 items). Data were analyzed using descriptive (mean and standard deviation) and analytical statistics (ANOVA, LSD, post hoc test, and paired t-test). The level of statistical significance was p ≤ 0.05.

Results:

Paired t-test showed that there was a significant difference between the mean total scores of nurses’ performance and its dimension before and after the intervention (p < 0.001). The results of ANOVA before the intervention showed that there was a significant difference between the mean (SD) scores of care [63.14 (13.08), t = 13.66], pharmacologic [68.98 (13.15), t = 8.20], and electrical cardioversion dimensions [63.37 (10.47), t = 16.82, p < 0.001]. The results of ANOVA showed that the mean (SD) scores of the all dimensions did not differ significantly after the intervention [82.91 (9.75), 84.95 (83.87), and 83.51 (8.07), respectively, p > 0.05].

Conclusions:

The clinical supervision model can be used as an educational model combined with supervision to improve nurses’ performance in providing care to patients with AF.
Positive Consequences of the Hidden Curriculum in Undergraduate Nursing Education
Authors: Abbaspour Hadi , Moonaghi Hossein Karimi , Kareshki Hossein , Esmaeili Habibollah
Published: May 2022

Background:

Hidden Curriculum (HC) plays an essential role in nursing education and professionalism. However, its positive consequences have been overlooked. Thus, this study aimed to explore and discuss the positive consequences of HC in nursing undergraduate education.

Materials and Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was conducted to investigate articles published between January 2010 and December 2020. Furthermore, Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to select articles, and Consolidated criteria for Reporting Qualitative research (COREQ) and Strengthening the Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) tools were employed to appraise qualitative and quantitative studies, respectively. The applied search strategy resulted in a final list of 16 articles out of a total of 132 articles. Next, the data were integrated and categorized using the Whittemore and Knafl methodology.

Results:

Three categories were identified: Individual Consequences; involving increased self-confidence, self-esteem, assertiveness, adaptation, autonomy, and lifelong learning. Social Consequences; involving enhanced socialization, cultural consciousness, and social interactions. Professional Consequences; involving professional socialization, professional identity, professional ethics, link theory and practice, and professional dignity.

Conclusions:

Altogether, we concluded that the emergence of HC and its positive and remarkable consequences in nursing knowledge helps the personal, social, and professional development in nursing.
Investigating the Prevalence of Contact Dermatitis and its Related Factors Among Hospital Staff During the Outbreak of the COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors: Abdi Masoomeh , Falahi Bita , Ebrahimzadeh Farzad , Karami-zadeh Kiomars , Lakzadeh Lida , Rezaei-nasab Zahra
Published: May 2022

Background:

Frequent hand washing and prolonged mask use during the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic may cause contact dermatitis in hospital staffs. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of contact dermatitis and its related factors among hospital staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:

The present cross-sectional study was conducted among the hospital personnel of Aligoudarz Shahid Valian Hospital, Lorestan, Iran, from March to June 2020. Sampling was performed using the complete enumeration method and 142 hospital staff (physicians, nurses, service personnel, nurses’ aides, secretaries, and laboratory and radiology experts) participated in the study. Data were collected using a 3-part questionnaire containing a demographic characteristics form, job information form, and the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (NOSQ). The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square, and Spearman's correlation coefficient in SPSS.

Results:

The prevalence of hand dermatitis in participants was 88.02%, and facial dermatitis with the surgical mask was 71.83% and with n95 mask was 81.69%. The most-reported symptom was dryness of the hand. The most common symptom observed after prolonged use of surgical (55 Samples; 38.73%) and n95 masks (79 Samples; 55.63%) was redness. The frequency of hand washing (F = 8; p = 0.017) and the use of liquid soap (F = 4; p = 0.047) had a significant interrelation with the severity of dermatitis.

Conclusions:

Planning for preventive actions and management of the current situation should be a priority among the policies of hospital managers given the high prevalence of hand and face dermatitis among hospital staff.
The Effectiveness of Self-Compassion Based Training Program on Resilience of Mothers of Children with Type 1 Diabetes in Isfahan, Iran
Authors: Najafi Marzieh , Alavi Mousa , Akbari Mohammad , Gezelbash Sima
Published: May 2022

Background:

Concerns about the complications of diabetes and the responsibility of constantly managing a child's blood glucose are stressful for parents, especially for mothers, and can reduce their resilience. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a self-compassion-based training program on the resilience of mothers of children with type 1 diabetes.

Materials and Methods:

This is a randomized clinical trial study. The statistical population of the study consisted of all mothers of children with type 1 diabetes who were being treated at the Isfahan Endocrine and Metabolism Research Centre, Iran. The study samples were recruited conveniently, 64 of whom were randomly divided into two groups (compassion training program = 32; control group = 32). The intervention group participated in eight training sessions. Data were analyzed using t-test, and Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) tests for between-group comparisons of dependent variables.

Results:

There was no significant difference between the mean scores of resilience before intervention (p > 0.05). Mean scores of resilience in the intervention group were significantly higher than the control group immediately (F1,60 = 9.726 p = 0.003) and 1 month after intervention (F1, 60 = 13.146, p = 0.001).

Conclusions:

It may be worthwhile to suggest compassion-based training program for mothers of children with type 1 diabetes to improve their resilience.
Evaluating the Use of Communication Board on Cortisol Level and Physiological Parameters in Mechanically Ventilated Patients
Authors: Divani Anahita , Manookian Arpi , Haghani Shima , Meidani Mohsen , Navidhamidi Mojdeh
Published: May 2022

Background:

Mechanically ventilated patients experience a high level of anxiety due to their therapeutic condition. Anxiety is one of the strongest emotions that patients under mechanical ventilation experience due to their inability to communicate with others. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of using a communication board on these patients’ by assessing serum cortisol level and vital signs.

Materials and Methods:

This randomized clinical trial study was conducted in 2020. This study included 60 ventilated patients, who had been randomly assigned into two intervention and control groups. After blood sampling and evaluation of cortisol and physiological parameters, patients in the control group received routine communication by nurses, whereas those in the intervention group received communication using a communication board. Subsequently, the serum cortisol level and physiological parameters were measured again.

Results:

No significant difference was observed between the two groups in terms of demographic characteristics. There was a significant difference in blood cortisol levels before and after in the intervention group (t
29 = 15.52, p < 0.001). After the intervention, the intervention group's systolic blood pressure (t
58 = −3.78, p < 0.001), diastolic blood pressure (t
58 = −3.79, p < 0.001), and heart rate (t
58 = −2.09, p = 0.041) were significantly lower than the control group.

Conclusions:

Communication through a communication board in mechanically ventilated patients leads to decreased cortisol levels and physiological parameters. It is recommended to do more studies about communication boards’ content and use this tool for more prolonged periods.
A retroperitoneal myopericytoma
Authors: Özkent Mehmet Serkan , Günler Tugba , Gönen Murat
Published: May 2022

A 25-year-old woman had a mass of approximately 65 cm × 33 cm × 102 cm, located in the left paraaortic area on CT scan. It was diagnosed as retroperitoneal malignant neoplasm on imaging. Afterward, open retroperitoneal tumor excision was performed. At laparotomy, the mass was carefully dissected from the ureter, renal artery, and aorta and excised as en-bloc. The pathological result was “myopericytoma.” Histologically, the pathological findings characterized a pericytic neoplasm characterized by a perivascular growth of myoid tumor cells. In addition, there were uniform, oval-shaped cells with eosinophilic cytoplasm arranged in short fascicles around blood vessels. The cytologic atypia and mitoses were absent. There are many different tumors in the retroperitoneal area. Most of these lesions are malign nature. Nevertheless, for each benign and malign neoplasm, the preoperative imaging method is generally similar. This present case showed the significant findings of myopericytoma, a benign pathology located in the retroperitoneal area.
Role of insight and self-efficacy in persons with obsessive–Compulsive disorder
Authors: Bhardwaj Nandini , Sharma Prerna , Shekhawat Lokesh S
Published: May 2022

Objectives:

Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) is estimated to be the 10th leading cause of disability in the world with a point prevalence of OCD at 3.3%. The present study was aimed at understanding the role of insight and self-efficacy in OCD and the relationship between these variables with OCD severity.

Materials and Methods:

It was a cross-sectional correlational study. The sample consisted of 100 males and females with a diagnosis of OCD. The variables were measured using the Yale-Brown Obsessive–Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) Symptom Checklist, Y-BOCS II, Brown Assessment of Beliefs Scale, and Self-Efficacy Scale.

Results:

The study revealed that a large portion of the patients fell in the “Severe”' range on Y-BOCS. Females reported a higher percentage of contamination and ordering obsessions as compared to males. Thirty-seven percent (37%) of the patients scored “Average” on self-efficacy results. A positive correlation between OCD severity and insight was found.

Conclusion:

Findings have important implications in clinical settings and can be used in the development of more focused, brief intervention strategies based on insight and self-efficacy. The primary limitation of the study was that data were obtained in a tertiary care hospital from an urban setting.
A Comparison of Pre- and Postbreakfast Tooth Brushing in Caries Prevention through the Estimation of Streptococcus mutans Counts
Authors: Sahoo Sujit Ranjan , Nandini D. B. , Basandi Praveen S. , Selvamani M. , Donoghue Mandana
Published: May 2022

Objectives:

The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of prebreakfast tooth brushing (PrBTB) and postbreakfast tooth brushing (PoBTB) with or without a prebrushing rinse in caries prevention through the estimation of Streptococcus mutans count.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty consenting dental students were divided into three age-matched groups of 20 each and instructed to follow prebreakfast, postbreakfast tooth brushing, and prebreakfast rinsing plus PoBTB using the Bass technique. Plaque samples were collected at the start and at the end of every quarter for a total of 6 quarters (18 months) for the evaluation of S. mutans colony-forming unit (CFU) counts. The decayed missing filled surface (DMFS) index of participants was also recorded and compared at the beginning and end of the study period.

Results:

The post-breakfast tooth brushing group with pre-breakfast rinse (RPoBTB) and without pre-breakfast rinse (PoBTB) showed a highly significant reduction in total S. mutans CFU counts per ml (38% and 29% respectively) at the end of the study. The changes in DMFS value were not significant and did not show any correlation with the S. mutans counts.

Conclusion:

Our study revealed that PoBTB with or without a prebreakfast rinse reduces the total counts of the cariogenic bacteria S. mutans more efficiently than PrBTB. Although further proof in the form of clinical trials is essential, this study provides the proof of concept for a minor change in the tooth brushing habit, which can significantly enhance caries prevention.
Transient elastography for the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in patients with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Alfadda Assim A. , Sherbeeni Suphia M. , Alqutub Adel N. , Aldosary Abdullah S. , Aldaghri Nasser M. , Taylor-Robinson Simon D. , Alqahtani Saleh A. , Gul Rukhsana , Almaghamsi Abdulrahman M.
Published: May 2022

Background:

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of NAFLD among Saudi patients with T2DM using transient elastography.

Methods:

A total of 490 patients with T2DM who attended diabetes and primary care clinics were recruited. Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) and liver stiffness measurements (LSM) were obtained via FibroScan to assess steatosis and fibrosis.

Results:

Of the examined 490 patients with T2DM, 396 (80.8%) had hepatic steatosis (CAP ≥248 dB/m): 326 (66.5%) had severe steatosis (CAP ≥280 dB/m), while 41 (8.4%) and 29 (5.9%) had mild (CAP ≥248 to <268 dB/m) and moderate steatosis (CAP ≥268 to <280 dB/m), respectively. Of the 396 patients with steatosis, only 35 (8.8%) had LSM ≥7.9 kPa, suggesting the presence of fibrosis, while 361 (91%) had LSM <7.9 kPa, indicating the absence of fibrosis. Increased body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, systolic blood pressure (SBP), and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) were positively associated with both steatosis and fibrosis. After adjusting for age and gender, data from logistic regression analysis demonstrated BMI, waist circumference, SBP, ALT, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL) as significant independent factors for steatosis, while SBP was the only significant predictor associated with fibrosis.

Conclusions:

Our results demonstrate an increase in prevalence of NAFLD in Saudi patients with T2DM, based on transient elastography and CAP score. The risk of NAFLD appears to be higher in T2DM patients with abdominal obesity, elevated SBP, and increased ALT levels, which supports the screening of these conditions in patients with T2DM.
An explicit bound for integral points on modular curves
Authors: Cai Yulin
Published: May 2022

In this paper, we give a constant $C$ in \cite[Theorem 1.2]{sha2014bounding}
by using an explicit Baker's inequality, hence we have an explicit bound of the
integral points on modular curves.
Guru agama Kristen Sebagai Teolog Praktika Garis Depan Bagi Siswa
Authors: Nggebu Sostenis
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this article is to discuss that Christian teachers have an important role in passing on theological concepts to students. This study uses a descriptive method. The result is that Christian teachers become theologians because they carry out their function as teachers in the field of practical theology for students (cf. Eph 4:11-14; Jas 3:1). They are called theologians because the source of their teaching comes from the Scriptures and contributes to the development of a theological framework based on the leading of the Holy Spirit (cf. Jn 14-16). Practically, Christian teachers formulate beliefs or theological arguments that can be used as a reference to build the spiritual life of students so that they know God and love Him through Jesus Christ.
Mendidik Perilaku Koruptif Berdasarkan Ibrani 13:5
Authors: Blegur Romelus , Gading Nico Pabayo , Atty Sonya Debora
Published: May 2022

The focus of this research is on corruption as a global and serious problem that causes unrest in various parts of the world. The impact is so serious and dangerous for the existence of a nation that it attracts a lot of attention and efforts to deal with it. Amid these efforts, this study aims to provide an ethical-theological offer and answer to educate corrupt behavior by referring to the text of Hebrews 13:5. The method used in this research is a literature research and hermeneutic study. The result of this research is that to prevent corrupt behaviour, character education is needed as a step to form good behaviour. In addition, efforts are needed to cultivate satisfaction to avoid greed that has the potential to encourage acts of corruption. This research offers a God-centered education as an ethical-theological basis that guarantees the fullness of human life and allows a person not to behave corruptly.
DRIFT TEORİSİ BAKIŞ AÇISIYLA HAVACILIK SEKTÖRÜNDE EMNİYET KÜLTÜRÜNÜ ŞEKİLLENDİRMEK
Authors: ÖZER Mehmet Akif , ERDEM Emrah
Published: May 2022

Günümüzde havacılık sektörünün en emniyetli toplu taşımacılık uygulamalarını gerçekleştirdiği genel kabul görmektedir. Çünkü havacılık insanoğlunun tarihindeki en emniyetli sosyo-teknik üretim sistemlerinden birine sahiptir. Sadece yüz yıl içinde, emniyet açısından bakıldığında, kırılgan bir sistemden taşımacılık tarihindeki ilk son derece emniyetli sisteme ulaşan havacılığın ilerlemiş olması havacılık emniyet topluluğunun ve durmak bilmeyen çabalarının övgüyü hak ettiğini göstermektedir. Havacılığın ilk yıllarında yaşanan kazaların nedenleri incelendiğinde, uçak kazalarına daha çok teknik faktörlerin neden olduğu görülmektedir. Günümüzde ise teknik faktörler yerini insan faktörlerine ve örgütsel faktörlere bırakmıştır. Örgütün olabilecek kazaları bu çalışmanın ana temasını oluşturan Drift Teorisinin kalite odaklı sıfır hata tezinden hareketle tek vücut olarak engellemesi için emniyet kültürünün kuruluş tarafından benimsenmesi gerekmektedir. Burada emniyet kültürü; çalışanların kurumlarında uygulanan emniyet seviyesini algılama düzeyi olarak ifade edilebilir. Emniyet kültürü sayesinde havacılık sektöründe faaliyet gösteren şirketler Drift teorisi tezi olan “sıfır hata” odaklı olarak çalışmalarını gerçekleştirecek, ileride karşılaşılabilecek can ve mal kayıplarını önlenebilecek veya zararla sonuçlanabilecek bir üretim veya hizmetin kârlılıkta sonuçlanmasını sağlayacaktır. Çalışmada bu varsayımı doğrulayabilmek için önce emniyet ve kültür kavramları hakkında teorik bilgiler verilecek ardından havacılıkta emniyet kültürünün mevcut durumu analiz edilecektir. Bu aşamada örnek uygulamalardan bahsedilecek ve NASA emniyet kültürü değerlendirilecektir. Çalışmanın ikinci bölümünde Drift teorisi ana hatlarıyla ele alınacak ve üçüncü bölümde ise havacılıkta Drift teorisi ve emniyet kültürü ilişkisi değerlendirilecektir.
Reseña de otras disposiciones de interés para la Administración Autónoma
Authors: Núñez Lozano María del Carmen
Published: May 2022

Listado de disposiciones por Consejerías de la Junta de Andalucia.
RELIABILITY ANALYSIS OF ROLLING BALL BEARINGS CONSIDERING THE BEARING RADIAL CLEARANCE AND OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Authors:   Academy of Vocational Studies of Kosovo and Metohija - Department Zvečan, Kosovska Mitrovica,  Serbia, Mikić Danilo , Desnica Eleonora ,   University of Novi Sad, Technical faculty “Mihajlo Pupin”, Zrenjanin, Serbia, Kiss Imre ,   University Politehnica Timisoara, Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara, Romania, Mikić Vladimir ,   Alfa BK University, Faculty of Information Technology, Belgrade, Serbia
Published: May 2022

The aim of the research conducted in this particular paper was related to a comprehensive reliability analysis of SKF 626 Open Deep Groove ball bearings, conducted under controlled laboratory conditions. The experimental research consisted of: measurements of radial internal clearance (RIC) in ball bearings, measurement methods for the detection of bearing operating temperature and rolling element bearing wear, complete with the cage deformation of the the damaged bearing, the failure of which was revealed after the examination. The inspected SKF 6206 open deep groove ball bearings operating under laboratory conditions – simulated the model of dynamic behavior under real conditions by using the crankshaft of an air compressor. The results of research conducted based on the inspected samples of rolling bearings, showed that there was a significant dependence of the predictors of internal radial clearance on operating bearing temperature. Out of five test samples of rolling bearings, there was only one rolling ball bearing detected to be with failure after the bearing inspection. The examination of the damaged bearing revealed the final radial clearance value of 0.045 mm, i.e. operating temperature of 75 °C.
Perbandingan Antara Pendekatan Problem Posing Dan Pendekatan Ekspositori Terhadap Prestasi Belajar Matematika Siswa
Authors: Nurjannah Nurjannah , Fitriani Fitriani
Published: May 2022

The purpose of this study was to obtain information that learning achievement with a problem-posing approach is better than learning achievement with an expository approach. This research was comparative experimental research. The population in this study were all eighth-grade students at SMP Negeri 2 Kahu. The samples, namely Class VIIIA and VIIIC, were randomly selected from 5 existing classes as the experimental class and the control class. Data were collected by giving a learning achievement test (post-test) to determine the level of student achievement. The data analysis technique was carried out using descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. The results of the descriptive analysis showed that the average score of students in the experimental class was 78.18 with a standard deviation of 13.67, while the average score of students in the control class was 66.19 with a standard deviation of 11.90. The results of inferential statistical data analysis using t-test obtained a p-value of 0.001 < 0.05, so it can be concluded that students' mathematics learning achievement with the problem-posing approach is higher than student achievement with the expository approach.
Management of disease in nurses with varicose veins
Authors: Bingelytė Greta , Paulikienė Simona
Published: May 2022

In 2020, one of the main causes in Lithuania was circulatory system diseases [1]. One common disorder of the vascular system is varicose veins. There are no exact statistics on the number of patients with varicose veins in Lithuania. Varicose veins are a venous disease that affects about 30 percent of the world's population [2].

This article examines the disease management of nurses with varicose veins in the legs. The study included infection in 10 nurses diagnosed with varicose veins in the legs.

The study identified genetic predisposition, posture, and physical work and overweight as the main risk factors for leg venous varicose veins. All informants use compression therapy, but only a few perform it on a regular basis. Nurses must also be physically active and follow dietary recommendations that use ointments to improve blood circulation in the legs. Due to the absence of pronounced varicose veins in the legs and the discourse caused by preventive measures, the investigator does not apply preventive measures. The reasons for the application of preventive measures are the information provided by specialists and colleagues. Further progression of the disease is a possible reason for the use of preventive measures.