bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Expenditure Food and Nonfood in South Sulawesi Before and During the Covid-19 Pandemi
Authors: Husain Aslim , Martianto Drajat , Ekayanti Ikeu
Published: January 2023

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemi are disrupting the food security directly such as food system, and indirectly such as household income, food access and health. Examining changes in food and non-food expenditure both before and during the covid-19 epidemic is the goal of this study. In South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, a descriptive study of both urban and rural areas was employed as the research design. This research uses a cross sectional study research design, the type of data used is secondary data using the 2019-2021 National Socio-Economic Survey data. The results showed that during the pandemic, food expenditure increased, whereas prepared foods, beverages, and cigarette consumption decreased. Different items and services, footwear and hats, as well as party/festival ceremonies, also saw a decrease in non-food expenditure. With a food share of 67,7% in 2020 and  64,3% in 2021, it indicates the presence of food insecurity based on income class (quintiles 1 and 2). In both urban and rural areas, the economic wellbeing level has decreased as a result of the covid-19 pandemic. The conclusion are in South Sulawesi Province the comparison before and during the covid-19 pandemic, food expenditure has increased, non-food expenditure has decreased in 2020 and 2021. People with low incomes are indicated to be food insecure both in urban and rural areas during the Covid-19 pandemic.
AUTOPERCEPÇÃO DA SAÚDE BUCAL E IMPACTOS NA VIDA DE IDOSOS VINCULADOS A UM SERVIÇO PÚBLICO DE SAÚDE NO MUNICÍPIO DE BELÉM-PA
Authors: Fontany Thayná Almeida Miranda , Farias Solange da Silva , Santos Maiara Laís Fried dos , Paiva Manuela de Almeida , Paiva Matheus de Almeida , Tavares Caroline de Souza , Dias George Alberto da Silva , Dias Biatriz Araújo Cardoso
Published: January 2023

Resumo: O Brasil envelhece rápida e intensamente, fazendo-se necessário conhecer o novo perfil epidemiológico vigente. Diversos são os fatores que influem na qualidade de vida dos idosos, dentre eles, destaca-se a saúde bucal. Em que, os indicadores da região norte são considerados um dos piores de todo o país. O estudo teve como objetivo identificar a auto percepção da saúde bucal e os impactos na vida de idosos vinculados a um serviço público de saúde no município de Belém – PA. A pesquisa foi descritiva e observacional transversal, com aprovação pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa (CEP), e foi realizada na Unidade Municipal de Saúde (UMS) Bengui II, Belém-Pará. A coleta de dados ocorreu entre julho e agosto de 2022 com idosos, de ambos os sexos, com idade entre 60 e 80 anos, usuários da UMS ou ativos no Programa Saúde do Idoso. Foram excluídos os que não aceitaram participar da pesquisa, os com alterações cognitivas e mentais e, também, os não vinculados ao serviço. Participaram 82 idosos com média de idade 69,02±5,06 anos. O estudo constatou, dentre diversos fatores, que a saúde bucal influi diretamente sobre a qualidade de saúde geral. Estudiosos afirmam que os idosos têm sua percepção influenciada pela crença de que as doenças vêm naturalmente acompanhadas do processo de envelhecimento. Dessa maneira, evidencia-se uma demanda reprimida no que tange educação em saúde. Evidenciou-se condições precárias de saúde bucal; todavia, a autoperceção em saúde bucal se mostra positiva. Isso pode decorrer, possivelmente, da falta de orientação acerca da temática.
Aproximación al Concepto de Asociatividad Agropecuaria Como Desarrollo Rural
Authors: Sanabria Neira Nancy Cristina , Salgado Beltrán Lizbeth
Published: January 2023

El tema asociativo es reconocido como herramienta de desarrollo rural, además es alternativa socio-empresarial para perfeccionar las capacidades humanas, para articular los mercados y crear economías de escala para pequeños y medianos productores rurales. El objetivo del artículo contempla analizar la conceptualización y procesos de asociatividad agropecuaria, con enfoque cualitativo, y con base en una revisión y análisis documental, conforme a las ideas expuestas y reflexionadas por otros autores. El aporte de esta investigación es de carácter académico, en tanto que estudia el estado del arte de la temática en cuestión.
Pensamiento crítico y comprensión lectora en tiempos de pandemia en estudiantes de Inglés, 2022
Authors:   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú, Castillo Vento Liliana Isabel , Gatillón Palacios Héctor Esteban ,   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú, Tolentino Quiñones Hermis ,   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú, Rojas Camacho Yanina Elizabeth ,   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú, López Torres Magaly ,   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú, Ascarza Hinostroza Karina Mercedes ,   UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE EDUCACIÓN, Perú
Published: January 2023

El objetivo fue conocer el nivel de relación entre el pensamiento crítico y la comprensión lectora en tiempos de pandemia en estudiantes de inglés del noveno semestre de la Universidad Nacional de Educación mediante el enfoque cuantitativo y diseño descriptivo-correlacional. Conformaron la muestra 55 estudiantes y se recogieron los datos utilizando un examen de pensamiento crítico (de 5 dimensiones: argumentación, suposición, deducción, inferencia y pensamiento lógico) y una prueba de comprensión de lectura (con los niveles literal, inferencial y crítico). Los resultados indican que existe relación entre ambas variables corroborando las investigaciones de Yousefi & Mohammadi (2016), Putra (2019), Moreno (2019) y Fernández et al. (2016). Se concluye que existe relación entre el pensamiento crítico y la comprensión lectora en tiempos de pandemia en estudiantes de inglés del noveno semestre, Universidad Nacional de Educación, 2022. Palabras clave: Pensamiento crítico; comprensión lectora; argumentación; deducción.
Multivariate Contrasts of Seven Strawberry Cultivars in Soilless Cultivation and Greenhouse in Southern Brazil
Authors: Chiomento José Luís Trevizan , Nardi Fabiola Stockmans De , Kujawa Sabrina Carla , Deggerone Yuri dos Santos , Fante Rudinei , Kaspary Ivan Junior , Dornelles Alana Grando , Huzar-Novakowiski Jaqueline , Trentin Thomas dos Santos
Published: January 2023

Understanding the performance of strawberry cultivars in response to the evolving environment and growth medium is a key factor in choosing materials with the aptitude to serve the consumer market. Here, we investigated whether strawberry cultivars in soilless cultivation and greenhouse differ in their agronomic potential. We have studied seven cultivars in an experiment designed in randomized blocks, with four replications. We used analysis of variance and multivariate to examine production attributes, the chemical quality of fruits, and their phytochemical profile. Among the seven cultivars, three heterogeneous groups were formed, gathering the materials mainly due to the similarity in terms of the content of total polyphenols (TPO) and average fresh fruit mass (AFFM). ‘Aromas’ produced the greatest number of strawberries. ‘Fronteras’ and ‘Monterey’, in turn, were the most productive cultivars, and ‘Albion’ and ‘Fronteras’ produced the largest fruits. ‘Albion’ produced the sweetest and tastiest fruits, with an adequate relationship between sugar and acidity. ‘Camino Real’ produced fruits with higher phytochemical content. We conclude that the seven strawberry cultivars in soilless cultivation and greenhouse have contrasting agronomic potential, which indicates that the producers can establish their crops with different materials. We suggest the use of ‘Fronteras’ to obtain greater yield and fruit size, ‘Albion’ to producers looking to grow sweeter and tastier fruits, and ‘Camino Real’ to obtain strawberries rich in secondary metabolites.
GMO or GM No? Segmenting a consumer audience to examine their perceptions of genetically modified products
Authors: Rampold Shelli , Greig Jamie , Gibson Julia , Nelson Hannah
Published: January 2023

The purpose of this study was to examine [State] consumers’ perceptions related to GM products, and how those perceptions and preferences differ based on consumers’ characteristics. Survey respondents held overall neutral but slightly negative perceptions of GM products. While they agreed GM products can help increase food production, they also expressed perceptions that GM products can cause illnesses such as cancer, autism, allergies, and gluten intolerance. Respondents also expressed beliefs that GM products are not good for the environment. Participants in the middle-income bracket had more positive perceptions of GM products than those in the lower and higher brackets. Respondents who always did the majority of the grocery shopping also had significantly more positive perceptions of organic products than respondents who were responsible for the majority of the grocery shopping about half the time. For industry practitioners, there should be targeted and simplified messaging to reduce the information load. Specifically, research suggests GM messaging that emphasizes subjective norms, utilizes infographics, is congruent with consumer values, and highlights GM benefits rather than risks. Information campaigns utilizing targeted audience segmentation, namely income and grocery shopping responsibility, are also a viable solution to increase consumer GM product perceptions.
INTERNALIZING AND EXTERNALIZING PROBLEMS IN PRESCHOOLERS AT RISK FOR SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL DYSLEXIA
Authors:   Department Of Speech & Language Therapy, Laboratory Of New Approaches In Communication Disorders, University Of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, Zakopoulou Victoria , Christodoulou Antonina-Maria ,   Department Of Speech & Language Therapy, Laboratory Of New Approaches In Communication Disorders, University Of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, Kyttari Sofia ,   Department Of Speech & Language Therapy, Laboratory Of New Approaches In Communication Disorders, University Of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, Siafaka Vasiliki ,   Department Of Speech & Language Therapy, Laboratory Of New Approaches In Communication Disorders, University Of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece, Christodoulides Pavlos ,   Department Of Speech & Language Therapy, Laboratory Of New Approaches In Communication Disorders, University Of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece
Published: January 2023

BACKGROUND. Children at risk of Specific Developmental Dyslexia (SDD) experience early difficulties in the school environment, including language, cognitive and motor functions as well as reduced socio-emotional skills. These multilevel difficulties early affect both the life of the child himself and the functioning of the family system (parents, siblings). OBJECTIVE. The present study is a systematic literature review aimed to investigate the role of internalizing and externalizing problems regarding the early occurrence of SDD at preschool age. METHODS. 131 studies retrieved as relevant to this topic. 5 researches met the predetermined inclusion criteria, while 112 out of the 117 article of the original search were rejected. RESULTS Based on the studies overview, the following results have emerged: (i) a variance regarding the view that internalizing and externalizing problems are prognostic factors for SDD, (ii) a lacking number of reviews referring to the relation of conduct and emotional problems with SDD in preschoolers, and (iii) an absence of data concerning the role of early treatment of internalizing and externalizing problems as an inhibitory factor in the emergence of SDD. CONCLUSIONS. As a general conclusion, the relation between externalizing, internalizing problems and early identification of SDD is recognized, whereas the exact interaction mechanism is not clearly determined. Moreover, further research is recommended on the combined early treatment of psycho-emotional and behavioral problems along with comprehensive intervention in early reading and writing difficulties.
Awareness of the relative quality of spatial working memory representations
Authors: Li Alison Y. , Sprague Thomas C.
Published: January 2023

Working memory (WM) is the ability to maintain and manipulate information no longer accessible in the environment. The brain maintains WM representations over delay periods in noisy population-level activation patterns, resulting in variability in WM representations across items and trials. It is established that participants can introspect aspects of the quality of WM representations, and that they can accurately compare which of several WM representations of stimulus features like orientation or color is better on each trial. However, whether this ability to evaluate and compare the quality of multiple WM representations extends to spatial WM tasks remains unknown. Here, we employed a memory-guided saccade task to test recall errors for remembered spatial locations when participants were allowed to choose the most precise representation to report. Participants remembered either one or two spatial locations over a delay and reported one item’s location with a saccade. On trials with two spatial locations, participants reported either the spatial location of a randomly cued item, or the location of the stimulus they remembered best. We found a significant improvement in recall error and increase in response time (RT) when participants reported their best-remembered item compared with trials in which they were randomly cued. These results demonstrate that participants can accurately introspect the relative quality of neural WM representations for spatial position, consistent with previous observations for other stimulus features, and support a model of WM coding involving noisy representations across items and trials.
A Compendium of the History of Gender Mainstreaming in Five United Nations Agencies
Authors: Ravindran T. K. Sundari , Atiim George , Remme Michelle , Riha Johanna
Published: January 2023

This compendium makes public much of the background research undertaken for the project: What Works in Gender and Health in the United Nations: Lessons Learned from Cases of Successful Gender Mainstreaming across Five UN Agencies. The compendium documents the history of efforts to integrate gender equality considerations institutionally and within health programmes implemented in the five UN agencies with a health mandate, namely UNAIDS, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNDP, WHO. Evaluations of gender mainstreaming in UN agencies have noted the near absence of knowledge management strategies on gender mainstreaming, thus hampering institutional memory and making learning from past experiences more difficult. The compendium aims to address this lacuna. It serves as a public resource documenting, in a single place, the history of gender mainstreaming efforts within each agency.
THE POTENTIAL FOR USING DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES IN GREEN ROOFS
Authors: Cakar Handan , Akat Saracoglu Ozlem , Akat Hulya , Kilic Cenk Ceyhun , Adanacioglu Hakan
Published: January 2023

This research was carried out in Izmir-Turkiye and investigated the potential of using three different substrates (cocopeat, loofah and perlite) in the design of green roofs with succulents (Crassula ovata) in aim to improve their performance. In this research, four different groups (G1: Soil-Cocopeat, G2: Soil-Loofah, G3: Soil-Perlite and G4: Soil) were created according to the plant growing media used in the planting layer. The researchers conducted measurements of the drained irrigation water’s EC (Electrical Conductivity) value, pH value and drainage amount, the plant growing media’s temperature and moisture, the plant’s height and leaf number, and the amount of subsidence in the planting layer. In line with the results obtained from the evaluations of the analyses, it is possible to say that perlite (G3) offers more advantages than its alternatives in terms of many variables. However, according to the conclusive results, it has been understood that the use of a single type of substrate as plant growing media would not be sufficient to encourage the maximum performance of green roofs. To ensure that, considering the advantages of each substrate group, it is proposed that their combined use would be more beneficial.
SUSTAINABLE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT IN RELATION TO COMPLEMENTARY CURRENCIES ON THE EXAMPLE OF THE POLISH CURRENCY ZIELONY
Authors: Stępnicka Nina , Sadowska Beata , Walasek Robert , Zimon Grzegorz , Brzozowiec Dariusz
Published: January 2023

The complementary currency Zielony (PLZ) is an example of an economic experiment, operating in Poland since 2015. It is also a new type of economic tool that supports the local economy and influences the creation of sustainable local developments. However, this impact is not direct, as it is realised through a network of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises operating in the local economy, which, among other things, create jobs relevant to the economic prosperity of the region and the life of the local community. The main objective of this article is to demonstrate the relationship between the use of the complementary currency Zielony in Poland by the entities that create the system of this currency and its impact on the economy, in particular on the local sustainable development in the pre-pandemic and pandemic period of Covid-19. The main research problem is formulated in the form of a question: “What are the benefits and opportunities for the economic entities of the local economy as a result of their accession to the complementary currency Zielony system?” The article adopts the following thesis: “The complementary currency Zielony in Poland positively influences the functioning of the local economy and the economic entities that belong to the system and promotes the creation of conditions that are important for sustainable local development. However, it works best when it is not disrupted by administrative barriers and lockdowns, like those that appeared in Poland during the Covid-19 pandemic.” The analysis carried out proved the validity of the thesis and allowed to solve the main problem. The study used the method of critical literature analysis and analysis of statistical data from 2015–2021.
Karyotype differentiation in the Nothobranchius ugandensis species group (Teleostei, Cyprinodontiformes), seasonal fishes from the east African inland plateau, in the context of phylogeny and biogeography
Authors: Krysanov Eugene Yu. , Nagy Béla , Watters Brian R. , Sember Alexandr , Simanovsky Sergey A.
Published: January 2023

The karyotype differentiation of the twelve known members of the Nothobranchius ugandensis Wildekamp, 1994 species group is reviewed and the karyotype composition of seven of its species is described herein for the first time using a conventional cytogenetic protocol. Changes in the architecture of eukaryotic genomes often have a major impact on processes underlying reproductive isolation, adaptation and diversification. African annual killifishes of the genus Nothobranchius Peters, 1868 (Teleostei: Nothobranchiidae), which are adapted to an extreme environment of ephemeral wetland pools in African savannahs, feature extensive karyotype evolution in small, isolated populations and thus are suitable models for studying the interplay between karyotype change and species evolution. The present investigation reveals a highly conserved diploid chromosome number (2n = 36) but a variable number of chromosomal arms (46–64) among members of the N. ugandensis species group, implying a significant role of pericentric inversions and/or other types of centromeric shift in the karyotype evolution of the group. When superimposed onto a phylogenetic tree based on molecular analyses of two mitochondrial genes the cytogenetic characteristics did not show any correlation with the phylogenetic relationships within the lineage. While karyotypes of many other Nothobranchius spp. studied to date diversified mainly via chromosome fusions and fissions, the N. ugandensis species group maintains stable 2n and the karyotype differentiation seems to be constrained to intrachromosomal rearrangements. Possible reasons for this difference in the trajectory of karyotype differentiation are discussed. While genetic drift seems to be a major factor in the fixation of chromosome rearrangements in Nothobranchius, future studies are needed to assess the impact of predicted multiple inversions on the genome evolution and species diversification within the N. ugandensis species group.
Review of the European Eumenes Latreille (Hymenoptera, Vespidae) using morphology and DNA barcodes, with an illustrated key to species
Authors: van Achterberg Cornelis , Smit John T. , Ljubomirov Toshko
Published: January 2023

The European species of the potter wasp genus Eumenes Latreille, 1802 (Vespidae, Eumeninae) are illustrated and a new illustrated key to the 13 recognised species is presented. Eumenes mediterraneus aemilianus Guiglia, 1951 is synonymised with E. papillarius (Christ, 1791) (syn. nov.), E. obscurus André, 1884 and E. andrei Dalla Torre, 1894 with E. pedunculatus (Panzer, 1799) (syn. nov.) and E. crimensis Blüthgen, 1938 with E. sareptanus André, 1884 (syn. nov.).
L'après-Brexit reste à écrire
Authors: Ophèle Robert
Published: January 2023

Le Royaume Uni a recherché de façon constante à bénéficier du « meilleur des deux mondes » dans le secteur financier : l'accès au marché unique et la liberté d'adapter ses réglementations et sa supervision. La renégociation qui a précédé le référendum y parvenait en restant dans l'Union ; dans le cadre du Brexit, l'ambition du Royaume Uni était d'y parvenir en étant hors de l'Union via des accords de reconnaissance mutuelle. L'Union, a refusé de s'engager dans cette voie qui aurait accru sa dépendance en matière financière vis-à-vis de centres de décisions situés dans des pays tiers. On est dès lors dans une situation de concurrence frontale dans laquelle le Royaume Uni s'engage résolument dans une politique de révision du cadre de régulation de son secteur financier pour en accroître, en partie au détriment de l'Union, la compétitivité et l'attractivité via un allégement des contraintes et une flexibilité des réponses réglementaires. De son côté, les marchés financiers de l'Union restent fragmentés et elle peine à améliorer son cadre réglementaire. Le Royaume Uni considère qu'avoir une industrie financière puissante est essentiel, l'Union n'en a jamais fait une priorité. L'après-Brexit reste à écrire, mais il constituera un défi, appelant une prise de conscience de l'urgence de réformes profondes dans l'Union avec la réalisation effective d'une union des marchés de capitaux avec une supervision unique. Classification JEL : F36, F38, F65, G18.
Exploring the role of enterprise social networks as a driver of inclusion
Authors: Chader Adnane , de La Rochefoucauld Marin , Pijoan Natacha
Published: January 2023

La démocratisation du numérique et des outils digitaux modifie les pratiques d’organisation du travail et redéfinit les relations sociales au sein des organisations. L’objectif de notre article est d’étudier l’impact des réseaux sociaux d’entreprise (RSE) en termes d’inclusion des salariés au sein des organisations. Nous avons mené une étude de cas multiples sur quatre entreprises à travers 59 entretiens semi-directifs et 50 heures d’observation non-participante en ligne. Nos résultats mettent en évidence la capacité des réseaux sociaux d’entreprise à renforcer le sentiment d’appartenance des employés mais aussi à promouvoir et à favoriser l’authenticité au sein des organisations.
Deuil, vulnérabilité… et coronavirus
Authors: Veyrié Nadia
Published: January 2023

Résumé  : Comment les personnes en deuil ont-elles été vulnérables du fait de la maladie contagieuse du Covid-19 ? Pour répondre, l’auteur propose d’analyser la place symbolique accordée à la vulnérabilité et au deuil, pour ensuite comprendre le deuil de ces personnes pendant la période du premier confinement en France.
Lecture épistémologique de la vulnérabilité : à travers le cas paradigmatique des mères adolescentes
Authors: Mouchtouris Antigone
Published: January 2023

Résumé : Cette contribution a pour but de saisir l’usage social des notions de vulnérabilité et de dignité individuelle comme marqueur du paradigme de l’accompagnement social. Après avoir tenté de clarifier les conceptions auxquelles ces deux termes renvoient, nous observons que le travail social se dote d’approches de l’intervention qui traduisent une évolution des pratiques centrées sur la personne. La présentation du « Développement du pouvoir d’agir » (DPA) et de l’approche « Dignité dans le soin » permettent de constater un renforcement d’une conception individualiste et relationnelle de la dignité comme réponse aux situations de vulnérabilité.
Strategies for Developing the Affective Domain of Novice Nurses
Authors: Whittaker Brooke , Abellera Giselle , Fish Jessica , Hayes Me'Chelle
Published: January 2023

An important focus for clinical nurse educators is facilitating learner development and socialization. When evaluating learning, there are three domains that can be assessed: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. The cognitive and psychomotor domains are typically well assessed in nursing education. A review of the literature published between 2015 and 2022 suggests that there has been no universal approach to how clinical nurse educators implement the affective domain for novice nurses. The affective domain consists of developing behaviors that are consistent with professional nursing standards. Prioritizing affective domain education can help novice nurses to be better prepared to work in the current state of health care in the United States. The goal of this article is to provide strategies to empower clinical nurse educators to foster opportunities that will develop the affective domain of novice nurses.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2023;54(2):56–57.]
Increasing the Self-Confidence of School Nurses to Respond to Emergency Situations
Authors: Mattheus Deborah , Fontenot Holly B. , Lim Eunjung , Owens Melissa , Wong Lorrie
Published: January 2023

Background:

School nurses have various degrees of experience responding to respiratory or cardiac emergencies, and most only receive Basic Life Support training every 2 years as required. The goal of the study was to assess school nurses' confidence and competence in emergency situations before and after engaging in emergency preparedness high-fidelity simulations.

Method:

This mixed methods study used a pre-/postsimulation survey design for a group of school nurses (
N
= 40) in the State of Hawaii. The pre- and postsimulation survey assessed professional demographics and measured confidence. After the presimulation survey, nurses participated in a 1-day training that included two separate emergency simulations using high-fidelity equipment. In addition, education was provided on the program's standardized emergency supply bags with equipment and their use during an emergency. The postsimulation survey was distributed 5 days after the educational intervention.

Results:

All confidence items significantly improved after the simulation session. Nurses noted the value of the training and hands-on simulation experience.

Conclusion:

Simulation is a useful tool for increasing school nurses' confidence in responding to emergencies occurring on school campuses.

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J Contin Educ Nurs.
2023;54(2):71–77.]
Assessment of Nursing Staff Learning Needs Around Person-Centered Risk Management in Nursing Homes
Authors: Behrens Liza L. , Madrigal Caroline , Dellefield Mary Ellen
Published: January 2023

The purpose of the current study was to describe nursing home (NH) staff's perceived learning and practice competency needs to facilitate effective delivery of person-centered care (PCC) when older adult residents' care preferences involve perceived risks. This needs assessment included a survey of NH staff and leaders (
N
= 87) and two focus groups (FGs) (
N
= 14). Results indicated staff were most confident handling preferences related to medication refusal (mean item rating = 4.1) and least confident in preferences related to smoking (mean item rating = 2.4). Staff were challenged in denying residents' preferences (mean item rating = 3.6) and worried about risk outcomes for residents or themselves (71.6%), reporting lack of policy and procedures to support them (48.1%). Survey results were enriched by FG themes:
Establishing Person-Centered Values
,
Navigating Risk
, and
Operational Characteristics
. Together, this information informed the development of a practice protocol to improve nursing competence in situations involving negotiation of resident and/or NH risks in care delivery. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49
(2), 7–12.]
Factors Differentiating Nursing Homes With Strong Resident Safety Climate: A Qualitative Study of Leadership and Staff Perspectives
Authors: Engle Ryann L. , Gillespie Christopher , Clark Valerie A. , McDannold Sarah E. , Kazi Lewis E. , Hartmann Christine W.
Published: January 2023

The current qualitative study assessed leadership and staff perceptions related to resident safety at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) nursing homes with a range of safety climates. We recruited a purposive sample of six VA nursing homes from geographically diverse regions of the United States and with diverse overall safety climate ratings. We conducted semi-structured phone interviews with 43 senior and middle level nursing home leaders and frontline providers (medical and nursing). We performed a thematic analysis of interview data to assess participant perceptions of factors that influence resident safety at higher and lower safety climate sites. Analyses identified two factors that differentiated VA nursing homes with high safety climate ratings from those with medium or low ratings: (1) communication about resident safety, particularly the important role of accessibility of physicians and managers; and (2) leadership support for and responsiveness to resident safety issues raised by frontline staff. Findings from high safety climate nursing homes underscore the importance of leadership accessibility, communication, support, and follow through regarding resident safety concerns. These results may provide a basis for designing safety climate interventions, such as those designed to improve communication, teamwork, and quality improvement structures and processes. [
Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 49
(2), 13–17.]
Complications of Hip Hemiarthroplasty
Authors: Domingue Grayson , Warren Daniel , Koval Kenneth J. , Riehl John T.
Published: January 2023

Hip hemiarthroplasty is a commonly performed orthopedic surgery, used to treat proximal femur fractures in the elderly population. Although hip hemiarthroplasty is frequently successful in addressing these injuries, complications can occur. Commonly seen complications include dislocation, periprosthetic fracture, acetabular erosion, and leg-length inequality. Less frequently seen complications include neurovascular injury and capsular interposition. This article presents a comprehensive review of the complications associated with the management of hip hemiarthroplasty. [
Orthopedics
. 2023;46(4):e199–e209.]
The Utility of Routine Follow-up Radiographs in the Nonoperative Management of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Patients 65 Years and Older
Authors: Barreto Rocha Daniela F. , Vogel Max , Delma Stephanie R. , Baylor Jessica L. , Horwitz Daniel S. , Grandizio Louis C.
Published: January 2023

Whereas prior studies have aimed to define the utility of routine radiographs for the closed treatment of upper extremity fractures, it remains uncertain whether routine radiographs influence management decisions for nonoperative treatment of proximal humerus fractures (PHFs). The purpose of this investigation was to assess the utility of routine radiographic monitoring of closed PHFs in elderly patients initially indicated for nonoperative treatment. We identified all patients 65 years and older who had a PHF from 2016 to 2019. We excluded cases of pathologic fractures or peri-prosthetic fractures, nonunion, malunion, cases with insufficient follow-up, and cases for which surgery was indicated either in the emergency department or at the first orthopedic visit. After applying these exclusion criteria, 402 cases remained. We recorded baseline demographics and fracture descriptions and noted any conversion to operative treatment after the initial office visit. Two-part fractures were most common (56%). Of the 402 fractures indicated for nonoperative treatment, 21 (5%) were converted to operative management during the follow-up period. Nine fractures (2%) were converted to operative management within 30 days of the first office visit. Eight cases (2%) were converted to operative treatment more than 120 days after the initial office visit: 6 due to nonunion and 2 due to posttraumatic arthritis. For patients 65 years and older who undergo initial nonoperative treatment of a PHF, routine follow-up radiographs do not appear to alter management decisions. Given the risk and cost associated with routine radiographs, surgeons should consider forgoing these images in the absence of clinical concern. [
Orthopedics.
2023;46(4):e244–e248.]
Challenges Experienced by Family Caregivers of Individuals With Severe Mental Illness During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review
Authors: Joung Jaewon , Shin Soyoung
Published: January 2023

Family caregivers of individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) faced increasing challenges during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic; however, empirical evidence on the general challenges they experienced is lacking. Thus, the purpose of the current integrative review was to explore family caregivers' challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of nine relevant studies were included. Family caregivers experienced greater care burdens, physical and mental health problems, and limited access to health care services due to the pandemic. It is necessary to develop mental health policies and appropriate interventions to help individuals with mental illness and their family caregivers in the event of future crises. [
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 61
(7), 21–28.]
Green bond market boom: did environmental, social and governance criteria play a role in reducing health-related uncertainty?
Authors: Ribeiro Vitor Miguel
Published: January 2023

Recent years have been characterized by considerable growth of the green bond market in Europe, particularly in the domain of social bond issuance. Considering the recent pandemic, it is also a stylized fact that this growth is positively correlated with the concept of health-related uncertainty, as the green bond market aims to acquire financing in order to allow the development of projects that comply with the so-called environmental (E), social (S) and governance (G) criteria. This study then applies a dynamic spatial econometric analysis and several robustness checks to assess the extent to which each E, S and G criterion contributes to the societal dynamics of health-related uncertainty. The analysis takes advantage of available data on the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 to measure health-related uncertainty at the municipal level, so that a higher (lower) number of confirmed cases constitutes a proxy for a greater (smaller) degree of uncertainty, respectively. To reinforce the need to evaluate impacts in a context characterized by health-related uncertainty, the time span covers the first wave of COVID-19, which is the period when uncertainty reached its highest peak. Additionally, the geographical scope is mainland Portugal since this country has become a breeding ground for startups and new ideas, being currently one of the world leaders in hosting businesses that reached Unicorn status. The main result of this research is that only the social dimension has a significant, positive and permanent impact on health-related uncertainty. Therefore, this study empirically confirms that the European green bond market has been and can be further leveraged by the need to finance projects with a social scope.
Qualitative Research in Healthcare: Necessity and Characteristics
Authors: Pyo Jeehee , Lee Won , Choi Eun Young , Jang Seung Gyeong , Ock Minsu
Published: January 2023

Quantitative and qualitative research explore various social phenomena using different methods. However, there has been a tendency to treat quantitative studies using complicated statistical techniques as more scientific and superior, whereas relatively few qualitative studies have been conducted in the medical and healthcare fields. This review aimed to provide a proper understanding of qualitative research. This review examined the characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research to help researchers select the appropriate qualitative research methodology. Qualitative research is applicable in following cases: (1) when an exploratory approach is required on a topic that is not well known, (2) when something cannot be explained fully with quantitative research, (3) when it is necessary to newly present a specific view on a research topic that is difficult to explain with existing views, (4) when it is inappropriate to present the rationale or theoretical proposition for designing hypotheses, as in quantitative research, and (5) when conducting research that requires detailed descriptive writing with literary expressions. Qualitative research is conducted in the following order: (1) selection of a research topic and question, (2) selection of a theoretical framework and methods, (3) literature analysis, (4) selection of the research participants and data collection methods, (5) data analysis and description of findings, and (6) research validation. This review can contribute to the more active use of qualitative research in healthcare, and the findings are expected to instill a proper understanding of qualitative research in researchers who review qualitative research reports and papers.
Le contrôle de gestion sociale sous influence des outils big data RH : cas de l’entreprise DIODA
Authors: SYBORD Christine
Published: January 2023

Toutes les fonctions d’entreprise au cœur des échanges d’informations sont bousculées par les innovations numériques qui transforment nos façons de travailler ensemble. Parti d’un cas de non performance sociale, l’article interroge l’influence des outils big data RH (Ressources Humaines) sur le pilotage du Contrôle de Gestion Sociale (CGS). Pour mesurer cette influence, le cadre d’analyse mobilisé croise les singularités informationnelles de contrôle des outils big data RH avec les deux niveaux du pilotage social : l’opérationnel et le stratégique. Les résultats de cette recherche exploratoire, menée dans le service de CGS de l’entreprise appelée DIODA, montrent que les outils big data RH changent l’échelle d’analyse du pilotage social mais restent sous l’influence de l’organisation des informations RH.
Importance of Motivators for Crowds to Participate in an Online Crowdsourcing Activity
Authors: Singh Parul , Siddiqui Areej Aftab
Published: January 2023

Online crowdsourcing is a concept which is gaining momentum among business organizations for various reasons. It is a modern age digital marketing tool. It may be considered as a tool for gathering information, views, opinions, work, assigned task, ideas, solution to problems generally from crowds (a group of people) via the internet. This has enabled organizations to save resources such as time and money by utilizing different skills and expertise of people globally. Realizing the numerous benefits that crowdsourcing offers to organizations, they are adopting online crowdsourcing models not only to engage customers for co-creation, co-engagement, and collaboration but also for brand building and creating customer satisfaction. Organizations in a crowdsourcing model throws a contest, task, or a problem in hand to the crowd. The interest lies in understanding what motivates crowd to participate in such contests, which offers them delight, perceived value, and satisfaction.
Transformative Learning in Design
Authors: Annadine Vlok , v Chisin Alettia , Assibey Ginn Bonsu
Published: January 2023

Transformative learning is essential to most companies, owing to its characteristics of “personality and adaptability,” which are core features for future success in the industrial world. However, less is known about how design students embrace transformative learning. Therefore, the authors aimed to explore the dynamics of transformative learning in the meaning-making process of fashion design graduates in their work environment. A narrative research approach was adopted, and 31 participants were used. The data-gathering tool was an interview guide. The findings unveiled that the learning environment, the readiness of students to learn, the design challenge, fellow student collaborations, and lecturer coaching or mentorship are the pillars of transformative learning. The mentorship served as the foundation on which the students built their experiences for collaboration. Theoretical findings pointed to the shift from a learning activities survey to a learning activities narrative, which embraces the full spectrum of student experiences
An Ensemble Approach for Prediction of Cardiovascular Disease Using Meta Classifier Boosting Algorithms
Authors: Patro Sibo Prasad , Padhy Neelamadhab , Sah Rahul Deo
Published: January 2023

There are very few studies are carried for investigating the potential of hybrid ensemble machine learning techniques for building a model for the detection and prediction of heart disease in the human body. In this research, the authors deal with a classification problem that is a hybridization of fusion-based ensemble model with machine learning approaches, which produces a more trustworthy ensemble than the original ensemble model and outperforms previous heart disease prediction models. The proposed model is evaluated on the Cleveland heart disease dataset using six boosting techniques named XGBoost, AdaBoost, Gradient Boosting, LightGBM, CatBoost, and Histogram-Based Gradient Boosting. Hybridization produces superior results under consideration of classification algorithms. The remarkable accuracies of 96.51% for training and 93.37% for testing have been achieved by the Meta-XGBoost classifier.
Efficacy of ADDIE-Integrated Flipped Learning Model
Authors: Vijayakumar S.  , Tamil Arasan P.  , Venkateswara U.
Published: January 2023

The absence of a universal and useful framework for directing the integration of flipped classrooms is one of the main obstacles inhibiting teachers from implementing flipped learning in their teaching practices. This unclear framework results in the reality that the efficacy of the flipped learning strategy is still unknown. This study presented the “ADDIE Paradigm,” a step-by-step generic model based on learning and teaching research findings. The study involved two cohorts of 60 first-year college students. The experimental group used ADDIE for five weeks, while the control group received instruction using the flipped model. The findings confirmed the viability of the ADDIE integrated flipped learning paradigm, which not only enhanced student engagement and teaching quality but also helped them perform better on exams. Future research topics, as well as instructional ramifications for online learning, are highlighted. Thus, the findings of this study can reinforce the theoretical foundations for flipped learning and aid in their acceptance in actual teaching.
Teleophthalmology
Authors: Sneha Sweta , Singh Avijit , Singh Anshu , Bhadauria Madhu , Burgess Christopher , Mugula Lisero
Published: January 2023

As a result of COVID-19, a new approach for delivering eye care services to rural underprivileged areas were needed to improve eye disease outcomes. Sitapur Eye Hospital used a door-to-door model of medical delivery to alleviate the inability of rural residents from not receiving appropriate eye care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sitapur Eye Hospital utilizes a healthcare delivery model that involves visiting patients door-to-door. The total number of patients that Sitapur Eye Hospital examined went from screening no patients in the months of April and May to screening 31,017 patients via the door-to-door service that was implemented in June 2020. Sitapur Eye Hospital managed to keep the prevalence of people who had severe eye impairment at pre-pandemic levels by offering a door-to-door service to patients who were unable to access appropriate medical care. The door-to-door healthcare model shows that leveraging telehealth and ride-hailing services alleviate certain barriers that make it difficult for people in rural areas to access eye care.
Driving Financial Inclusion
Authors: Parvathy V. K. , Kumar Jyothi
Published: January 2023

This paper examines India's level of digital access to financial services as compared to other Asian countries. The study also intends to analyse whether COVID-19 has influenced the usage trend of the selected digital payment indicators in India. Data has been collected from the World Bank Global Findex Database and RBI bulletins. Cross country descriptive analysis was used for studying India's digital financial access against the other Asian countries. Event study methodology followed by trend analysis was employed to examine whether COVID-19 has impacted the digital payment indicators' usage in India. The findings of the study indicated that India's position in digital financial access needs to be improved. It was further identified that COVID-19 has increased the usage of digital modes for financial transactions in India. There has been a significant increase in the usage volume of mobile banking after the declaration of the pandemic. Govt. can frame its action plans to make use of the opportunity created through the pandemic to improve digital financial access in India.
The Ecosystem of FinTech Companies in India
Authors: Joy Bino , Thomas Asha E.
Published: January 2023

The paper examines the present fintech ecosystem in India in general and assesses the efficiency of fintech firms operating in lending and payment verticals. Twelve companies were randomly selected from the top-rated fintech companies in India having an operational track record of four years and more. Financial data of these firms for three years (from 2017-2020) was used for evaluating the efficiency by applying the DEA model. The results indicate that 42 percent of the companies were unable to achieve profitability. The interest obligation (36%) on short-term borrowings which constitute 68 percent of current liabilities is the major contributor to the operating cost of lending firms. Companies from payment verticals are less homogeneous in their component-wise distribution of operating cost. The current ratio of two DMUs is excessively higher while it is below the benchmark for the other six DMUs. To make the fintech a revenue generating model by scaling up their operation, this study suggests the business areas where fintech firms could collaborate with traditional financial institutions.
Mobile Edge Computing Architecture Challenges, Applications, and Future Directions
Authors: Teja Sree B.  , Varma G. P. S. , Indukurib Hemalatha
Published: January 2023

In the current era of technology, the utilization of tablets and smart phones plays a major role in every situation. As the numbers of mobile users increase, the quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) are facing the greater challenges. Thus, this can significantly reduce the latency and optimize the power consumed by the tasks executed locally. Most of the previous works are focused only on quality optimization in the dynamic service layouts. However, they ignored the significant impact of accurate access network selection and perfect service placement. This article performs the detailed survey of various MEC approaches with service provision and adoption. The survey also provides the analysis of various approaches for optimizing the QoS parameters and MEC resources. In this regarding, the survey classifies the approaches based on service placement, network selection, QoS, and QoE parameters, and resources such as latency, energy, bandwidth, memory, storage, and processing.