bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Integration of Discreteness and Continuity in Forming Mathematical World View Аmong Students
Authors: Testov Vladimir A.
Published: September 2018

Introduction. When studying mathematics the principle of a wholeness of contents, of integration of its separate components is not always followed. The problem is in how to give students not just the sum of knowledge of separate elements of mathematics, but some holistic integrated system of ideas of the world of mathematics. The purpose of the article is to consider the way of forming an integral mathematical world view.
Materials and Methods. To solve the problem, the article draws on philosophical views on the scientific picture of the world as a special form of systematization and integration of knowledge, as well as a trinitarian methodology and historical analysis. The trinitarian methodology has been increasingly used in the postnon-classical worldview. This methodology presupposes the presence of the third element in addition to two binary oppositions, which is necessary to solve the problem of binary contradictions, their integration into a single whole, as a measure of their compromise, as an ar bitrator, as a condition for their existence.
Results. Based on the trinitarian methodology, the article shows that the unity of discreteness and continuity, the possibility of their integration into a single whole can be provided with the help of a fractality as the third component. The fractality is just as fundamental structural property of a matter as discreteness and continuity. Thus, it is shown that fractal geometry is not just a new branch of mathematics, it is one of the most important components of the mathematics’ world view of. By studying this section, it is possible when teaching mathematics to students the integration of continuity and discreteness, to develop a holistic intergrated mathematical world view in students.
Discussion and Conclusions. For practical work in high school and university, it is also important that the study of fractal geometry contributes to the solution of the main tasks set in the Concept of Development of Mathematical Education in Russia. This is primarily to improve students’ motivation to study mathematics, developing cognitive activity among them, bringing together the learning and research, and solving the problem of the aesthetic orientation of education. Fractal geometry is also a means of integration in the teaching of mathematics and information technology. Therefore, there are all grounds for introducing schoolchildren and students to it.
Learning Factory as Integration Form of Education in Sustainably Developing Healthcare Organisations
Authors: Bedoreva Irina Yu. , Sokolov Stanislav V. , Kazakova Mariya D. , Latuha Olga A.
Published: September 2018

Introduction. The task set by the public authorities in the sphere of health care to train personnel of a new quality, capable of working successfully in the conditions of intensive reform of the industry requires not only a closer integration of universities and medical organizations, but also new educational technologies. The process factory is a new model of education for training of medical personnel, so the purpose of the article is to study the experience of training factories in international practice and to substantiate the effectiveness of the implementation of this educational form in a steadily de veloping medical organization.
Materials and Мethods. The research draws on general scientific methods of empirical and theoretical knowledge, general methodological methods and techniques, as well as methods of system analysis, comparisons and analogues, generalisations, materials of our own sociological research of personnel policy affecting the sustainable development of healthcare organisation, conducted between 2013-2016. A key aspect of the review of scientific works was the study of problems of training in academic factories of different profiles and fields of knowledge.
Results. The authors revealed that the Factory of processes as integration form of education allows modeling the conditions necessary for the head, recreating not only the real processes occurring in the healthcare organisation, but also the desired processes in the implementation of organisational changes, which allows you to demonstrate complex business processes without compromising the healthcare organisation itself. It is highlighted that the introduction of lean medicine and other management models is advisable to trial in academic factory first, and then apply the most successful options to the main activities of the healthcare organisation. In addition, Factory of processes makes it possible to make more effective adaptation of new employees to the workplace, be it young professionals or professionals with experience in h ealthcare organisation.
Discussion and Conclusions. The practical significance of the article is that the introduction of such a model as a training factory in the educational process of medical universities will not only improve the efficiency of the integration of the University and the medical organization, but also will allow to prepare specialists capable of implementing organizational changes in the work of health care institutions.
Educational Robotics as a Factor in the Development of Network Interaction in the System of Engineering Training
Authors: Cheremukhin Petr S. , Shumeyko Aleksandr A.
Published: September 2018

Introduction. Educational robotics is a new learning technology and an effective tool for training engineering staff. Networking of educational organizations and enterprises expands their potential in the system of level engineering training. The main idea of the article is to create and test a local model of an effective networked educational system in the context of federal and regional concepts and programs that would meet the development trends of modern society and at the same time would allow the preparation of schoolchildren for real participation in practical activities.
Materials and Methods. We conducted a theoretical analysis of foreign and domestic literature. The method of scientific modeling, namely, the creation of a graphic hierarchical model was applied to develop an integrated system of engineering education for schoolchildren. When organizing the practical use of the model, pedagogical design, comparative analysis of verification works, sociological tools and criterial formative evaluation are used.
Results. Authors made an attempt of systematization of subjects and forms of lifelong engineering education at the stages from preschool to higher, based on research conducted over six years. It is defined that the subject of inter-agency coordination network between participants of educational organizations. A tool to ensure continuity in the transition to a new level of education, and the implementation of interdisciplinary component pre-engineering education are interdisciplinary programs, in particular, robotics. Implementation of programs on robotics is carried out through curricular and extracurricular activities, additional education program, vacation employment and other forms of work, provided resources as the base of the organization and network partners. The author’s summer program of the camp “Technosphere” was developed and approved with the day-time stay of children during the vacation period. The model of the Integrated System of Level Engineering Engineering for Schoolchildren was developed and introduced into the city’s education system.
Discussion and Conclusions.The system of level engineering training, which combines the levels of education, additional educational programs and the potential of network interaction, allows to optimize all directions and forms of organization of the educational process. As a result of the study, a model of an integrated system of level engineering training at the stage of pre-school and primary general education was developed.
A holistic remediation intervention for struggling undergraduate medical students affords sustained Progress Test performance recovery
Authors: Gray Christian , Toms Nick
Published: September 2018

This article was migrated. The article was not marked as recommended. Introduction: Despite meeting the high standards required to study medicine, a proportion of students struggle to perform consistently to a satisfactory standard. Available literature promotes using more holistic remediation approaches to address any underpinning, often complex multiple interlinked factors associated with chronic student underperformance. Our holistic Level Two remediation intervention draws on principles from Self-Regulated Learner theory, Spaced-Retrieval Practice theory and Motivational Interviewing, and also explores health and wellbeing factors. In this study, we explored the effectiveness of our holistic "Level Two" remediation intervention, offered to chronically struggling Yr1-5 undergraduate medical students, by analysing Progress Test performances. Methods: For Year 1-5 students that were offered Level Two remediation, Progress Test performances pre- and post a Level Two remediation intervention were analysed between 2008-2017. Results: Over this period, 5.9% Year 1-5 students were offered Level Two remediation, with an associated 93% offer acceptance rate. Highest incidence of Level Two remediation occurred in Year 2, then declined significantly over Years 3-5. For all years of study, a significant and sustained enhancement of medical knowledge test performance occurred following remediation. This enhancement did not display any significant gender or ethinicity bias. Conclusions: We conclude that our holistic Level Two remediation pathway correlates with a significant and sustained enhancement of struggling medical students' academic performance.
Exploring Analytical Model to Performance Optimization for Mobile Application Using End-to-End Network Slicing in Cloud-Based Vehicular Networks
Authors: Kırsal Yonal
Published: September 2018

Today, many large usages of cloud-based vehicular networks and applications have rapidly increased. This rapid increase causes the requirement of systems to be reliable to share their resources without delay in order to ensure a better quality of service (QoS) for mobile users. Hence, network slicing is considered one of the key concepts to enhance QoS in 5G networks. At present, new architectures attempt to provide support for end-to-end server quality mechanisms. A key mechanism of network slicing supported by such modern architectures is able to either handover to better network or migrate services closer to the users as they move around. This can be done by advanced handover and server localization techniques. These sorts of advanced handover and server localization help to maintain the QoS for mobile application in heterogeneous environments. In order to obtain QoS measurements and get the network conditions in a specific area, a cloud-based vehicular network slicing management framework is proposed using an analytical modeling approach. The analytical model results obtained considering real scenarios from a Middlesex University VANET testbed. Using this framework, the mobile users will make a decision on which situation is better suited to obtain the service based on the latencies as well as queuing capacities of the networks.
An Analysis on the Structural Relationship Between Destination Personality and Traveler Rating with Word2Vec Technique based on Online Review Big Data
Authors:   The Tourism Sciences Society Of Korea, Sim Young-Seok , Kim Hong-Bum
Published: September 2018

The current study examines destination personality in a contextual semantic approach by utilizing word embedding with deep learning via Word2Vec, a neural network language model using collected online review data from Tripadvisor.com. This study tested the relationship between destination personality and traveler rating. The results show that the traits of destination personality reflect expressed affective emotion after travelers' experience, unlike existing brand personality scales that measure tangible product. Furthermore, sophistication, which is one of the dimensions of destination personality, had the most significant positive impact on the traveler rating, but ruggedness, another dimension of destination personality, appeared to have a negative effect on the traveler rating. Finally, comparing the result of the WLS regression to the OLS regression, R-squared for WLS was found to be substantially superior to that of OLS when estimating relationship by quantifying textual data.
"Seagrass" eggs collector for common cuttlefish v1
Authors: Grati Fabio , Scanu Martina , Bolognini Luca
Published: September 2018

This protocol refers to a study having the aim to identify and test at field artificial structures suitable as collectors for common cuttlefish Sepia officinalis eggs in wild condition. During the same study, three different protocols were tested and compared. This one refers to the named 'seagrass' collector protocol, due to their similarity to the natural seagrass meadaw. This work was supported by the project “Protection, improvement and integrated management of the sea environment and of cross-border natural resources – ECOSEA”, funded by EU Adriatic IPA Cross-border Cooperation 2007-2013 (2°ord./0236/0).
Assessment of antimicrobial activity v2
Authors: Ortiz-Vázquez Elizabeth , Manuel Ramon Sierra Jesus
Published: September 2018

The indiscriminate use of antibiotics is one of the main factors that cause the emergence of resistant microorganisms, and it has become a global health problem. That is why the need to search for new compounds with antimicrobial potential arises. One of the most widely used techniques for evaluating the antimicrobial potential of different compounds is the Disk diffusion method, which evaluates the qualitative and semi-quantitative antimicrobial potential of compounds from different natures, having as principle the diffusion of the compounds on agar matrix with elements (culture medium) that allow the growth of microorganism. On the other hand, a method that complements the antimicrobial analysis is broth microdilution, which is a quantitative method. This method allows us to determine the minimum concentration required to inhibit the growth of any microorganism, which in turn helps to determine appropriate doses to evaluate in further methodologies.
High-intensity focused ultrasonic ablation of breast cancer
Authors: Moskvicheva L. I.
Published: September 2018

Breast cancer is the most frequent and socially signiﬁ cant malignant tumor disease of the female popula on of the Russian Federa on. At present, for the treatment of this pathology, the methods of the organ-preserving surgical manual allowing to achieve the maximum cosme c eﬀ ect along with the observance of the principles of cancer safety are ge  ng more and more developed,. In recent decades, researchers from diﬀ erent countries demonstrate the feasibility and technical safety of various mini-invasive methods of thermal abla on of early stages of breast cancer, characterized by rela ve simplicity of implementa on, excellent cosme c results, short-term rehabilita on of pa ents. These include hyperthermic techniques (radiofrequency, microwave, laser abla on) and hypothermic method (cryoabla on). Each technique has unique characteris cs of impact on the tumor and is performed under the control of ultrasound, computer tomography or magne c resonance imaging. The technical success of these abla on techniques is achieved in 93–98% of cases. Complete tumor necrosis a er radiofrequency abla on is observed in 76–100% of pa ents with breast cancer, laser abla on – in 13–76%, microwave abla on – in 0–8%, cryoabla on – in 36–83%. The frequency of development of speciﬁ c complica ons of local thermal destruc on is 4–13%. To date, there is only one method of noninvasive extracorporeal thermal abla on of tumors of diﬀ erent localiza on – high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy, the eﬀ ec veness and safety of which as a method of local destruc on of benign and malignant tumors of the breast demonstrated by many authors. Like all methods of thermal abla on, high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy has its limita ons, complica ons and disadvantages. This ar cle presents a literary review that highlights the possibili es of this method of local destruc on in pa ents with malignant tumors of the breast.
Örgütsel Dışlanmanın Çalışanlarda Sinizm Gelişimine Etkisi
Authors: UYSAL Hasan Tezcan
Published: September 2018

Bu
araştırmanın amacı; çalışanların örgüt atmosferinde algıladığı dışlanma ile
geliştirdikleri sinizm düzeyi arasında anlamlı bir ilişki olup olmadığını
saptamak, eğer anlamlı bir ilişki var ise örgütsel dışlanmanın sinizm üzerinde
etki düzeyini saptamak ve örgütsel dışlanma algısının demografik faktörlere
göre farklılık gösterip göstermediğini incelemektir. Bu amaca bağlı olarak,
Ankara ve Zonguldak illerinde özel sektörde ve kamu sektöründe çalışan toplam
272 kişiden anket yöntemiyle veri elde edilmiştir. Gerçekleştirilen analizler
sonucunda; örgüt atmosferinde algılanan dışlanma ile örgütsel sinizm arasında
pozitif yönde anlamlı bir ilişki saptanmış, çalışanların sinizm düzeyindeki
değişimin %32,7’sini örgütsel dışlanma algısındaki değişimin açıkladığı
belirlenmiştir. Basit doğrusal regresyon analizi sonucuna göre; örgütsel
dışlanmadaki 1 birimlik artışın örgütsel sinizm üzerinde 0.762 birimlik bir
artışa neden olduğu saptanmıştır.
Yükseköğretim Kurumlarında Sosyal Kaytarma Davranışının İncelenmesi: Bir Kamu Üniversitesi Örneği
Authors: ÖNEREN Melahat , DEMİREL Elif Nur , ARAR Tayfun , KARTAL Cihat
Published: September 2018

Bu araştırmanın amacı sosyal kaytarma davranışını etkileyen faktörleri önem sırasına göre hiyerarşik olarak sıralayarak, bu tür faktörlere bağlı olarak ortaya konan sosyal kaytarma davranışına karşı önlem alma ve bu faktörlerden kaynaklı sosyal kaytarma davranışını yönetme eylemleri sunmaktır. Bu bağlamda bir kamu üniversitesindeki 11 akademisyen, literatür ve yazar destekli olarak belirlenmiş üç ana faktör altındaki 19 faktörü ikili olarak karşılaştırmış ve karşılaştırılan bu kriterler Analitik Hiyerarşi Prosesi (AHP) tekniği ile hiyerarşik olarak sıralanmıştır. Araştırma, akademisyenler tarafından ileri sürülen sosyal kaytarmayı etkileyici faktörlerin belirlenmesi ve böylesine üretkenlik karşıtı davranışlar üzerinde etkili olan faktörlere bağlı olarak nasıl önlenebileceği konusunda yol gösterici olması açısından önemlidir.
A formação dos profissionais de Saúde da Família frente às necessidades das pessoas idosas
Authors: Lima Rafael Rodolfo Tomaz de
Published: September 2018

Por se tratar de um resumo de Dissertação, esse campo não se aplica.
A New Highly Thermally Stable Co(II)-coordination polymer with Semi-flexible Bis(Imidazole) Directed Secondary Building Unit: Solvothermal Syntheses and Structures
Authors: Semerci Fatih
Published: September 2018

A
new thermally highly stable 2D coordination polymer, formulated as
[Co(μ6-aO2btc)0.5(μ-obix)]n  (ao2btc = dioxygenated form of
3,3′,5,5′-azobenzenetetracarboxylate) synthesized using the semi-flexible
1,2-bis(imidazole-1-ylmethyl)benzene (obix) ligand in solvothermal conditions
and characterized by single-crystal diffraction, FT-IR and photoluminescence
spectroscopy and thermogravimetric/differential thermal analysis.
Crystallographic studies of complex 1
reveal that two Co(II) ions are bridged by carboxylate groups of ao2btc ligand
to form paddle-wheel SBU. These SBUs are stabilized by the coordination of obix
ligand. The Co(II) ions are µ6-bridged by hexadentate aO2btc ligand
to generate 2D polymer chains with 3,4-connected binodal net (point symbol {4.62}2{42.62.82})
and topological type is 3,4L13. Thermal analysis shows that complex 1 thermally
stable up to 401 °C.
Análise, Projeto e Desenvolvimento de um Conversor Duplo Forward Zcs com Ressonânica Dupla para Aplicação em Fontes Chaveadas Isoladas
Authors: De Andrade Alexandre M. , Borges Fabrício A. , De Freitas Luiz C. , Coelho Ernane A. A. , Farias Valdeir J. , Freitas Luiz C. G.
Published: September 2018

Este trabalho apresenta um novo conversor Duplo Forward que consiste de dois conversores Forward acoplados ao mesmo núcleo magnético permitindo o uso completo do ciclo de histerese do transformador. No intuito de reduzir as perdas por chaveamento e interferências eletromagnéticas, uma célula de comutação suave, a qual permite a comutação dos interruptores sob corrente nula (ZCS), é utilizada. Essa estrutura propicia comutação não dissipativa para uma ampla faixa de carga e uma melhor distribuição de corrente entre os interruptores utilizados. O estudo teórico completo acerca do conversor Duplo Forward proposto é apresentado e corroborado por resultados experimentais obtidos com a construção de um protótipo de 450 W.
Direct Vector Control With Fuzzy Current Controller for Three-phase Induction Motor
Authors: Azcue-Puma Jos´e L. , Filho Alfeu J. Sguarezi , Ruppert Ernesto
Published: September 2018

This article proposes a Direct Vector Control (DVC) method with a Fuzzy Logic Current Controller (FLCC) for three-phase induction motor. The conventional DVC method has two PI current controllers. With the aim to reduce the quantity of these controllers, we propose a single FLCC to substitute both PI controllers. The FLCC calculates the quadrature components of the stator voltage vector which are necessary to maintain the load. The rule base for the proposed controller is defined as a function of the stator current error components, and FLCC utilizes trapezoidal and triangular membership functions for the fuzzification of its inputs. The switching frequency is constant with the space vector modulation technique used in the DVC method. The performance of the proposed FLCC controller is analyzed through several tests such as: trapezoidal and triangular speed profile, step change in speed and step change in load with constant speed. The simulation and experimental results show that the proposed FLCC ensures decoupling current control and low current ripple, validating the proposed controller.
Analyzing the re-preference of the hospital by logistic regression /
Authors: YÖRÜBULUT Serap , ERDUGAN Funda
Published: September 2018

Aim: It is a
sign of pleasure for the institution to choose the hospital again. In this
study, demographic variables such as gender, age, educational status and
satisfaction factors as physician, physical facility and employee's factors
which are thought to be effective on the re-preference of the hospital are
aimed to be explained by the logistic regression analysisMaterial and Methods: The sample
of the study included 1349 patients who applied to the outpatient clinics of
Kırıkkale University Medical Faculty Hospital. Patients were determined by
stratified random sampling method.Results: The
demographic variables were found to be statistically significant (p <0.05) for gender, age and
educational status for re-preference of the hospital. Physician and physical
facility factors were found to be statistically significant but employee's
factor was not important in re-preference.

Conclusion:
As a
result of this study, the re-preference of the hospital was determined with
respect to the gender, age and educational status of the patient, as well as the
level of satisfaction of the patient for physician and the hospital physical
facilities. Health institutions should be in an effort to develop new
strategies, taking into consideration the variables that are important to
re-preference.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation in the Neonate
Authors: VanVooren Debra M. , Bradshaw Wanda T. , Blake Stephanie M.
Published: September 2018

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is a serious secondary disease that alters the events in the clotting cascade. DIC leads to microclots in the peripheral vasculature. The uncontrolled formation of these clots consumes the body’s clotting factors, which precipitates bleeding. Neonates, defined as newborns zero to one month old, are born with slightly altered hemostasis, also known as developmental coagulopathy. This coagulopathy puts neonates at a greater risk of developing DIC, specifically when additional body systems have been compromised by a primary disease. Because of the serious nature of this disease and its precipitating factors, advanced practitioners should study the nuances of DIC to provide accurate diagnosis and proper treatment. The aim of this article is to discuss the pathophysiology behind DIC along with etiologies, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in neonates, along with gaps in current research.
Assessing a Community-Based Financial Literacy Program: A Case Study in California’s Silicon Valley
Authors: Xu Xiaoyan
Published: September 2018

This study presents a community-based financial literacy program offered to low-income families in the heart of Silicon Valley. Leveraging local financial institutions and organizations, it provided financial education and encouraged habit formation, hoping for lasting outcomes toward financial well-being. Program impact was assessed in the areas of financial knowledge gain, behavioral tendencies in financial decision-making, and self-reported personal finances. Participants showed significant improvement in key knowledge areas, with positive impact observed in behavioral tendencies such as financial goal setting. Improvements in financial outcomes were not significant. The results of this intervention illustrate that maintaining long-term impact and applying sophisticated evaluation methods present key challenges for community-based efforts focused on financial education.
Blueprint for Advancing High-Value Maternity Care Through Physiologic Childbearing
Authors: Avery Melissa D. , Bell Amy D. , Bingham Debra , Corry Maureen P. , Delbanco Suzanne F. , Gullo Susan Leavitt , Ivory Catherine H. , Jennings John C. , Kennedy Holly Powell , Kozhimannil Katy B. , Leeman Lawrence , Lothian Judith A. , Miller Harold D. , Ogburn Tony , Romano Amy , Sakala Carol , Shah Neel T.
Published: September 2018

The Blueprint for Advancing High-Value Maternity Care Through Physiologic Childbearing charts an efficient pathway to a maternity care system that reliably enables all women and newborns to experience healthy physiologic processes around the time of birth, to the extent possible given their health needs and informed preferences. The authors are members of a multistakeholder, multidisciplinary National Advisory Council that collaborated to develop this document. This approach preventively addresses troubling trends in maternal and newborn outcomes and persistent racial and other disparities by mobilizing innate capacities for healthy childbearing processes and limiting use of consequential interventions. It provides more appropriate care to healthier, lower-risk women and newborns who often receive more specialized care, though such care may not be needed and may cause unintended harm. It also offers opportunities to improve the care, experience and outcomes of women with health challenges by fostering healthy perinatal physiologic processes whenever safely possible.
Outcomes of Care for 1,892 Doula-Supported Adolescent Births in the United States: The DONA International Data Project, 2000 to 2013
Authors: Everson Courtney L. , Cheyney Melissa , Bovbjerg Marit L.
Published: September 2018

This is the largest study to-date to report on outcomes of care for a national sample of doula-supported adolescent births (n = 1,892, birth years 2000 to 2013). Descriptive statistics were calculated for maternal demographics, risk profiles, labor/birth interventions and occurrences, and birth outcomes. In this national sample, childbearing adolescents and their neonates experienced improved health outcomes and lower rates of intervention relative to national statistics for adolescent deliveries in the United States. Key findings are consistent with previous studies on the effects of doula care for marginalized and medically underserved communities. Results strengthen the case for doulas as a perinatal care strategy for improving maternal and infant health outcomes and decreasing inequities among childbearing adolescents.
“I Didn’t Know What to Ask About”: First-Time Mothers’ Conceptions of Prenatal Preparation for the Early Parenthood Period
Authors: Pålsson Petra , Kvist Linda J. , Ekelin Maria , Hallström Inger Kristensson , Persson Eva K.
Published: September 2018

The aim of this phenomenographic study was to describe first-time mothers’ conceptions of prenatal preparation for the early parenthood period in relation to their experiences of early parenthood. Eighteen first-time mothers were interviewed approximately 1 month after giving birth. The categories identified in the analysis were: accessing appropriate sources of support, gaining knowledge to form realistic expectations, and mobilizing and strengthening personal resources. First-time mothers want health professionals to actively address postnatal issues as they have difficulties in knowing prenatally what knowledge will prepare them for early parenthood. Both professional and peer support during pregnancy were conceived as important for gaining knowledge. Professionals can support by guidance to reliable sources of information and encouraging personal reflections and partner communication.
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Content Validation of the Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Alcoholic Attitudes Scale–American English Version
Authors: Vargas Divane , Naegle Madeline A.
Published: September 2018

Background:

Publications on translation are almost all about the translation and cultural adaptation of tools developed by English speakers for use in non-English speaking cultures and languages. The reverse process, where translation goes from a native language to English, is rare.

Purpose:

Translate to English, culturally adapt, and content validate the Attitudes Scale on Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Alcoholic Persons (EAFAA).

Methods:

A methodological study with analysis including the conceptual, semantic, and item equivalencies. Results: Satisfactory content validity coefficients (FVI = 0.97; CVI = 0.93) were obtained.

Conclusions:

The EAFAA was adequately translated into American English, and the content validity was confirmed by empirical tests yielding satisfactory validity coefficients. These results provide direction for further studies to examine the factor structure and the psychometric qualities of the EAFAA-English Version.
Psychometric Characteristics of the Turkish Version of Adolescent Lifestyle Profile R2
Authors: İlhan Nesrin , Yildiz Ayşe
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:

The purpose of this study was to adapt and assess cultural and psychometric properties of the Adolescent Life Style Profile (ALP-R2) in Turkish adolescents.

Methods:

The sample of the study consisted of 945 students aged 12–18 years. Data were collected using the Turkish translation of the ALP-R2. Psychometric testing of the ALP-R2 included internal consistency, item-total correlation, test–retest correlation, and construct validity with confirmatory factor analysis (CFA).

Results:

The total Cronbach’s α coefficient was .88, and the subscales ranged from .55 to .76. The CFA results showed that the structure of the model/scale has an acceptable goodness of fit.

Conclusion:

The study shows that the Turkish version of the ALP-R2 is a reliable and valid scale that can be used to assess healthy lifestyle domains in Turkish adolescents.
Psychometric Properties of the Revised Death Attitude Profile in a Greek Sample of Nurses
Authors: Bellali Thalia , Giannopoulou Ioanna , Tsourti Zoi , Malliarou Maria , Sarafis Pavlos , Minasidou Evgenia , Papadatou Danai
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:

This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Revised Death Attitude Profile (DAP-R) in a sample of Greek nurses and nursing students.

Methods:

A convenience sample (n = 934) was used from six National Health System hospitals, and two University Schools of Nursing in central and northern Greece completed the Greek version of the DAP-R (Gr-DAP-R).

Results:

Principal component analysis with varimax rotation revealed a six-factor solution, including approach acceptance, death avoidance, escape acceptance, neutral acceptance, fear of death, and after death concerns. The internal consistency for each of the subscales ranged from 0.64 to 0.88. Intercorrelations between the Gr-DAP-R subscales supported the relative independence of death attitudes dimensions.

Conclusions:

The Gr-DAP-R can be used as a research and clinical tool in assessing death attitudes among Greek nurses.
The Design and Testing of the Psychometric Properties of the Person Engagement Index Instrument to Measure a Person’s Capacity to Engage in Health Care
Authors: Swartwout Ellen , El-Zein Ashley , Barnett Scott D. , Drenkard Karen
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:

Patient engagement has been considered a powerful tool to improve health outcomes. A composite instrument to measure the factors that impact a person’s capacity to engage in his or her health care was an identified gap in the literature. This study developed and tested the psychometric properties of the Person Engagement Index (PEI) instrument.

Methods:

The instrument was tested among 338 medical–surgical inpatients at four health care systems (five facilities), with psychometric evaluation for validity, reliability, and exploratory factor analysis.

Results:

Exploratory factor analysis revealed a four-factor solution that accounted for 63.9% of the total variance. Internal consistency results were Cronbach’s α = .896 for the overall scale and each subscale: Engagement in Health Care = .885, Technology Use in Health Care = .854, Proactive Approach to Health Care = .728, and Psychosocial Support = .880.

Conclusions:

The results of the PEI study indicate that it is a valid and reliable instrument among the adult medical–surgical population. Further testing of the instrument is recommended among other populations and across the care continuum.
Transition From Hospital to Home in Parents of Preterm Infants: Revision, Modification, and Psychometric Testing of the Questionnaire
Authors: Boykova Marina
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:

Transition from hospital to home in parents of prematurely born infants can be challenging. This methodological study aimed to develop an instrument to measure transitional problems in parents after hospital discharge.

Methods:

Kenner’s Transition Questionnaire was modified based on findings of the literature review and a qualitative study. Content validity of the revised tool was determined by a panel of experts, and field testing was conducted via an online survey of parents of preterm infants (N = 704). Exploratory factor analysis (principal axis factoring and direct oblimin rotation) was performed.

Results:

Results showed four correlated factors in parental transition from hospital to home: Isolation, Worry, Confidence, and Professional Support (17 items total). Factor loadings ranged from .59 to .87, and reliability estimates ranged from .77 to .87.

Conclusion:

The revised instrument demonstrated adequate psychometric characteristics; further testingand validation of the instrument is warranted.
Collaboration Between Relatives of Older Patients and Nurses in Acute Medical Wards: Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Revised Family Collaboration Scale
Authors: Lindhardt Tove , Sivertsen Ditte Maria , Smith Louise Lawson , Klausen Tobias Wirenfeldt , Andersen Ove
Published: September 2018

Background:

Relatives of older people are often involved in their care prior to hospital admission, and may hold valuable knowledge which, if involved, could improve decision-making related to care. Hence, collaboration is required and to monitor this, valid and feasible instruments are needed. The Family Collaboration Scale (FCS) was developed for this purpose, and has been found valid and reliable. Our study tested a shorter version, while assessing collaboration between nurses and 388 relatives.

Results:

The study provided support for reliability and construct validity of the revised scale. Its feasibility may benefit from adjustments, as older relatives, those with less education and those delivering extensive help, were less likely to complete the scale. Collaboration was rated as poor to average. Poor collaboration was significantly more often reported by women and relatives reporting guilt and powerlessness.
Symptom Clusters and Their Impacts on Hospital Readmission in Patients With Heart Failure: A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Son Youn-Jung , Won Mi Hwa
Published: September 2018

Background and Purpose:

Readmissions after hospitalization due to multiple symptoms in heart failure (HF) are common and costly. Patients have difficulty differentiating HF symptoms from comorbid illness or aging. Therefore, early identification of symptom clusters could improve symptom recognition and reduce hospital readmission. However, little is known about the relationship between symptom clusters and readmission in HF patients. This study aimed to identify symptom clusters among Korean patients with HF and the relationship between symptom clusters and hospital readmission.

Methods:

This cross-sectional study included 306 HF outpatients within 12 months after discharge. Exploratory factor analysis was used to identify the symptom clusters. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to examine the effect of symptom clusters on readmission, after adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

Results:

Three symptom clusters were identified in HF patients: the “respiratory distress” cluster, “bodily pain and energy insufficiency” cluster, and “circulatory and gastrointestinal distress” cluster. Patients with class III or IV of HF functional class experienced three symptom clusters at a higher level. This study showed that the “bodily pain and energy insufficiency” cluster was the strongest predictor of hospital readmission in HF patients (adjusted odds ratio = 6.59, 95% confidence interval (CI) [1.29, 32.79]).

Implications for Practice:

A higher level of “bodily pain and energy insufficiency” cluster was associated with hospital readmission in Korean HF patients. Health-care providers should be encouraged to consider patients’ cultural backgrounds to recognize differences in symptom clusters. Further studies are needed to evaluate symptom clusters across international cohorts and their impacts on patients’ outcomes.
Women, Self-Harm, and the Moral Code of the Prison
Authors: Cresswell Mark , Karimova Zulfia , Ward James
Published: September 2018

Discriminatory attitudes directed at women who nonfatally self-harm have been documented in psychiatric wards and medical settings, especially in Accident and Emergency departments. Such attitudes constitute a “moral code,” which surrounds the act of self-harm and subjects it to negative comparison to accidents, physical illness, and completed suicide. What is less clear, however, are the characteristics of that moral code which governs self-harm in prisons, despite the fact that high rates of self-harm in women’s prisons are well known. Reporting the findings of a research project in one English prison, this article identifies the characteristics of that “moral code” and the way it affects the experiences of women in prison.
Patient or Prisoner? Forced Treatment for the Severely Mentally Ill: Life-Long Implications for Patients Who Have Been Treated Against Their Will
Authors: Tochkov Karin , Williams Nichole
Published: September 2018

The purpose of this article is to discuss the current state of involuntary mental health treatment in the United States. Specifically, an exploration of the risk factors for commitment and potential physical and psychological consequences for involuntary treatment is presented. In addition, recommendations for protecting patient rights are discussed with the end goal being the greatest well-being for patients.
Patterns in Coercive Controlling Behaviors Among Men Mandated for Batterer Treatment: Denial, Minimization, and Consistency of Tactics Across Relationships
Authors: Barbaro Larissa , Raghavan Chitra
Published: September 2018

The current study sought to explore if perpetrators of intimate partner violence use coercive control behaviors in their first romantic relationship and subsequent treatment relationship, how behaviors are recalled, if there is a pattern in the behaviors used, and the denial and minimization techniques to explain coercive control behaviors. In their first relationship narratives, 48.15% recalled a fight with 14.8% reporting coercive control behaviors. In narratives from the treatment relationships, 61.73% reported coercive control behaviors. Denial and minimization tactics were present as participants described fights where coercive control tactics were used. Results and their implications for treatment programs will be discussed.
EL RECONOCIMIENTO DE SÍ MISMO EN EL PERDÓN
Authors: Clavel Juan Masiá
Published: September 2018

RESUMEN: Confesar quiere decir reconocer. Reconocemos la misericordia divina, que nos infunde confianza para confesar ante ella la propia vida vulnerada y necesitada de perdón. En este reconocimiento de sí mismo, como pecador arrepentido y perdonado, se articula la antropología del animal vulnerable con la espiritualidade de la criatura reconciliable. Ambas están ancladas en el reconocimiento de sí mismo en lo profundo de la propia interioridad agraciada, herida y sanada. Coincide esta espiritualidad cristiana con la del camino del bodisatva en el budismo Mahayana, que vive el arrepentimiento como reconocimiento de sí mismo en la contemplación y la compasión. En la integración del Zen con la espiritualidad ignaciana este reconocimiento de sí se expresa en la vivencia simultánea de contrición y gratitud en la Primera Semana de los Ejercicios.ABSTRACT: To confess means to aknowledge. There is a double acknowledgment in the act of asking and of accepting forgivenness. The sacrament of confession can be called a sacrament of self-knowledge. We re-discover our own self both as sinner and as forgiven. We discover a new self, when going out of our self-deceiving attitudes, while at the same time we discover a new self in the awareness of being healed, forgiven, and loved. The Buddhist enlightenment, as awareness of one‘s Buddha-nature can be related to the Christian experience of original grace. That is why in the integration of the ignatian spirituality with the contemplative experience of Zen, both contrition and thankfulness are inseparable in the First week of the Spiritual Exercises.
MARIA DE NAZARÉ: MODELO DE DISCIPULADO CRISTÃO (LC 1,26-56) – NARRAÇÃO DA FÉ DE UMA PEQUENINA
Authors: Vitório Jaldemir
Published: September 2018

RESUMO: A figura de Maria, no início da catequese lucana, tem uma importante função narrativa: apresentá-la como modelo dos discípulos de Jesus de Nazaré. Maria encarna aquilo que os discípulos são chamados a ser, ao se deixarem conduzir pelo Mestre, ao longo do evangelho. Lc 1,26-56 descreve a dinâmica da fé de uma “pequenina”, que se reconhece “humilde serva”, sem qualquer importância sociorreligiosa, em quem o Senhor “fez grandes coisas”. Este artigo explicita as grandes linhas da fé da “pequenina” Maria de Nazaré, enquanto serva do Senhor e servidora do próximo, em cuja vida contemplação e ação se entrecruzam e cuja fé é proclamada no Magnificat. A narração do diálogo com a prima Isabel descreve duas “pequeninas” expressando sua fé no Deus de Israel, atento aos empobrecidos e marginalizados da história. A perícope lucana estudada fala das periferias como lugar privilegiado da fé e os pobres como os mais aptos para compreender a ação de Deus em favor da humanidade carente de salvação.ABSTRACT: The figure of Mary, in the beginning of the Lukan catechesis, has an important narrative role: to present her as the model for the disciples of Jesus of Nazareth. Mary embodies what the disciples are called to be, as they let themselves guided by the Master throughout the gospel. Luke 1: 26-56 describes the dynamics of the faith of a “liale one”, who recognizes herself as a “humble servant,” without any socio-religious importance, in whom the Lord “did great things”. This article explains the deep aspects of faith of the “liale” Mary of Nazareth, as servant of the Lord and servant of the neighbor, in whom contemplation and action intertwine and whose faith is proclaimed in the Magnificat. The narrative dialogue with her cousin Elizabeth describes about the two “liale ones” expressing their faith in the God of Israel who is aaentive to the disadvantaged and marginalized of the history. The selected Lukan pericope speaks of the peripheries as the privileged places of faith and the poor as the most apt to understand the action of God in favor of the humanity which is in need of salvation.
تأسيس مقاصد الشريعة التقدمية لرد الفكر الإرهابي والتطرفي (دراسة تحليلية أصولية)
Authors: Nawawi Nawawi
Published: September 2018

ملخص

 يقوم هذا البحث على إظهار تأسيس مقاصد الشريعة التقدمية لرد الفكر الإرهابي والتطرفي, فإنه لا يكفى الرد له بمجرد مقاصد الشريعة القدامى, لأنها من قبيل الشريعة بالمعنى الضيق وهونطاق الفقه, الذي يمكن أن يفتح التطرف  والتشدد, ولذا تتطلب لرده المقاصد الشاملة, التي تقوم على ثلاث دعامات, أولا: حفظ التسامح الذي بدوره احتفظت وحدة الأمم, وثانيا: نطاق دراستها التي لا تحتوي على الفقه فحسب, بل على العقيدة والتصوف حسب الشريعة بالمعنى الواسع, وثالثا: تقديم الأدلة الكلية على الأدلة الجزئية  لأن الكلية أقرب الى القطعيات,  وبصيغ هذه المقاصد تقوم عليها الحياة الإنسانية في المجتمع التعددي بحيث إذا اختلت واحدة منها, أتاحت إمكانية الفكر الإرهابي والتطرفي.
Islamic Education Unifying Nation
Authors: Saekan Mukhamad
Published: September 2018

Islamic education for the nation of Indonesia becomes very important because it is known as a diverse nation in various aspects, such as religion, ethnic groups, languages, traditions and even colors. Once differences is not supported by human maturity, it easily leads to conflict of life. Maturity becomes the main factor to set it in order, safe, comfortable and peaceful atmosphere among humans. Maturity is also one indicator of educational success. It is characterized by three things: independence, stability and responsibility. These three are able to realize personal quality and also produce the social quality for humans. Based on Law number 20 year 2003 about National Education System, the position of Islamic education is very strategic because its essence contained also functioned as barometer in arranging the Indonesia national education system. They are found out as the unity of the nation, among others, spiritual power, the ability of self-control, personality, intelligence, noble morals and various life skills that are useful for individual, society and country.
 
Reabilitação de paciente eviscerado por meio de prótese ocular: relato de caso
Authors: Gonçalves Kaique Vinicius , Martins Otávio Bastos Totti , Neves Michelle de Sousa , Haddad Marcela Filié
Published: September 2018

O objetivo do presente estudo é relatar um caso clínico de reabilitação de paciente eviscerado unilateral por meio de prótese ocular. Para tal, o paciente teve o remanescente de sua esclera moldado. Este molde foi incluído em mufla para a posterior obtenção da esclera artificial em Resina Acrílica Ocular Termicamente Ativada (RAOTA) incolor. A esclera obtida foi provada no paciente e recebeu os ajustes necessários. Em seguida, foi realizada a centralização da pupila, feito o platô e pintada a íris artificial, que foi colada sobre o platô. Toda a superfície da esclera recebeu caracterização e o conjunto foi recoberto com uma nova camada de RAOTA incolor. Por fim, a prótese recebeu acabamento, polimento, e foi instalada. O paciente foi instruído quanto ao uso e higienização. Foi observado que após a instalação da prótese, a estética facial do indivíduo foi restaurada, o suporte palpebral restabelecido e o indivíduo foi reinserido ao convívio social. A partir do exposto, conclui-se que o tratamento reabilitador atingiu seu objetivo de restaurar a estética facial e foi de grande importância para o paciente, pois o mesmo resgatou a autoestima perdida e pode retornar ao convívio social sem constrangimentos.Descritores: Reabilitação; Olho Artificial; Evisceração do Olho.