bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Evaluation and prediction of the transformer health index based on matter element information entropy and SVM
Authors: Niu Guocheng , Hu Dongmei , Zhao Yang , Eladdad M.E.
Published: September 2023

To solve the problem that the operation state of transformer is difficult to quantify, a method of quantitative evaluation and prediction of transformer operating state is proposed, which combines the information entropy of matter element and Support Vector Machine. In the evaluation, various hydrogen gases in the transformer operation are taken as the evaluation indexes and the three-dimensional cross compound element is constructed. The analytic hierarchy process (AHP) is used to determine the theoretical weight of the evaluation index, and the entropy method is used to determine the objective weight of the evaluation index, and the final weight is the joint weight of the theoretical weight and the objective weight. Transformer Health index is calculated by using complex element correlation entropy. In prediction, the grid search, genetic algorithm (GA) and particle swarm optimization (PSO) are used to optimize the parameters of Support Vector Machine. and the prediction model of Health index is established by SVM. Experiment results show that the Support Vector Machine based on Gauss kernel function and genetic algorithm has a prominent effect on the prediction of health index.
RETRACTED: On intelligent Prakriti assessment in Ayurveda: a comparative study
Authors: Majumder Saibal , Kutum Rintu , Khatua Debnarayan , Sekh Arif Ahmed , Kar Samarjit , Mukerji Mitali , Prasher Bhavana
Published: September 2023

This article has been retracted. A retraction notice can be found at https://doi.org/10.3233/JIFS-219433.
Secure double MAC implementation for STBC based FECG monitoring
Authors: Sritha P. , Valarmathi R.S. , Poongodi C.
Published: September 2023

One of the best methods for assessing a baby’s health is foetal electrocardiography (FECG). Previously restricted to more widespread global disorders such as common ischemia, it is new way to investigating foetal heart rate irregularities. Current prenatal monitoring practices ignore critical FECG waveform elements that are the foundation of both pediatric, adult cardiac assessment, and instead of focusing solely on the foetal heart rate. In this paper we proposed Double Multiply-and-Accumulate (MAC) approach used for package operators into a single DSP block of commercial FPGAs, theoretically doubling the calculation speed for FECG monitoring. For a variety of technical reasons, they were using the Space-Time Block Code (STBC) monitoring mode of operation. To strengthen the security of FECG monitoring, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) method may be used with the double MAC operators using STBC based FECG monitoring that has been developed. The solution was then assessed using state-of-the-art the Space-Time Block Code (STBC) based FECG techniques, and its validity was confirmed using Verilog simulation and FPGA synthesis. The calculation throughput of an STBC-based FECG monitoring system was found to be doubled using the Double MAC approach. Our implementation result demonstrates that keys are necessary for 128-bit AES encoding and decoding operations via VHDL-coded transformations. It is now more vital than ever to do a feasibility analysis of any hardware design due to the increase in the number of ways presented for minimizing noise. The efficiency increased (92%), and the delay was decreased to 19.35 ns by employing this double MAC architecture. The simulation results demonstrate that transformations for coding on an FPGA are implemented using the Xilinx VIVADO tool.
The generalized impacts of systematic instruction strategy training on the instructional staff of a vocational training center
Authors: Massey Cynthia C. , Haughney Kathryn L. , Devine Stephanie M.
Published: September 2023

BACKGROUND: Vocational training centers improve outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), but employment rates remain low. Additionally, vocational direct support professionals (DSPs) often lack the training to implement effective instruction and the administrative procedures needed for change. OBJECTIVE: This study examines the effect of behavioral skills training (BST) on the maintained procedural fidelity of evidence-based practice (EBP) instruction in direct support providers with clients who have moderate to extensive support needs (M-ESN). METHOD: Three instructor-identified EBPs for teaching individuals with IDD were selected for professional development (PD): most-to-least prompting, time delay procedures, and system of least prompts. Three single case multiple probe across behaviors experiments evaluated the efficacy of the researcher-delivered BST instruction model on trainee accuracy as assessed by trained center administrators. RESULTS: A functional relation between the BST instruction and generalized DSP implementation was indicated, despite challenges and limitations related to COVID-19. Social validity measures found the goals, procedures, and outcomes were socially significant, and the intervention was practical and effective. CONCLUSION: Practices in vocational training should reflect the high standards for systematic instruction in the K-12 setting. EPB BST training with administration progress monitoring can improve DSPs’ instruction with clients, thus improving learning outcomes for adults with M-ESN.
Clustering on Player Types of Students in Health Science – Trial and Data Analyses
Authors: Brandl Lea C. , Schrader Andreas
Published: September 2023

Gamification has many positive effects, such as increased motivation, engagement, and well-being of users. For this purpose, a wide field of game mechanics is already available that can be used in teaching. For the development of gamified teaching methods, it’s important to adapt the mechanics used to the students. There are different models that divide target groups of games and gamification into player types to understand what motivates the respective users. This paper describes a study of player types among students of health-related disciplines and analyses the data by a K-Means clustering procedure. The player types Socializer, Player and Achiever are found, and game elements for this groups are suggested. Thus, in the field of health education, game mechanics can be used, which are suitable for students of this domain.
Evaluating Interoperability in German Critical Incident Reporting Systems
Authors: Tetzlaff Laura , Purohit Anne-Maria , Spallek Jacob , Holmberg Christine , Schrader Thomas
Published: September 2023

Introduction: In industrialised countries, one in ten patients suffers harm during hospitalization. Critical Incident Reporting Systems (CIRS) aim to minimize this by learning from errors and identifying potential risks. However, a lack of interoperability among the 16 CIRS in Germany hampers their effectiveness. Methods: This study investigates reports’ syntactic and semantic interoperability across seven different reporting systems. Syntactic interoperability was examined using WHO’s Minimal Information Models (MIM), while semantic interoperability was evaluated with SNOMED concepts. Results: The findings reveal a low structural overlap, with only two terms correctly represented in the SNOMED CT terminology. In addition, most systems showed no syntactic interoperability. Conclusion: Improving interoperability is essential for increasing the effectiveness and usability of CIRS. The study suggests a unified data model such as MIM or using Health Level 7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (HL7 FHIR) resources and expanding SNOMED CT with patient safety-relevant terms for semantic interoperability. Given the current lack of both syntactic and semantic interoperability in CIRS, developing a patient safety ontology is recommended for efficient critical incident analysis too.
«RELEVANT ISSUES OF SAFETY AND HYGIENE OF MEDICINES, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND PATIENTS»
Authors: Hrynzovska Anastasiia
Published: September 2023

INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC-PRACTICAL CONFERENCE«RELEVANT ISSUES OF SAFETY AND HYGIENE OFMEDICINES, MEDICAL PERSONNEL, AND PATIENTS»TO THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF HYGIENE, OCCUPATIONAL SAFETYAND HEALTH DEPARTMENT, BOGOMOLETS NATIONAL MEDICALUNIVERSITY, AND WORLD PATIENT SAFETY DAY 2023

September 15, 2023

Bogomolets National Medical University

Kyiv, Ukraine
Blood parameters and productivity of chickens when using phytobiotic preparations in the diet
Authors: Shackih Elena , Latypova Ekaterina
Published: September 2023

Abstract. Modern standards for feeding industrial poultry are detailed and aimed at maintaining a healthy long life and reproductive abilities, with obtaining quality products from animals. However, it is impossible to take into account the biotic factors that arise in practice, causing stressful conditions and hormonal changes, which have a complex detrimental effect on living systems, reduce immunity and limit the disclosure of the bird's genetic capabilities. Phytobiotics contribute to positive changes in morphological, biochemical and histological processes in the body. The aim of the work was to assess the morphological and biochemical composition of the blood, the safety and productivity of chickens when feeding new phytobiotic preparations Activo and Activo Liquid. Methods. The studies were carried out on the basis of the poultry farm “Borovskaya” on industrial young and laying hens of the High Line brown cross in cage conditions. The control and experimental birds were grown in accordance with the technological recommendations of the poultry farm, taking into account the standards for the above cross. Zootechnical, statistical, biochemical research methods were used. Scientific novelty. For the first time, the effect of phytobiotics Activo and Activo Liquid on blood parameters, safety and productivity in rearing young and laying hens was studied. Results. An analysis of the morpho-biochemical parameters of chicken blood in their diagnostic value against the background of short-term and periodic use of the tested phytobiotic preparations Activo and Activo Liquid as part of the diet according to the proposed scheme indicated a general improvement in metabolic processes in the body of the bird, which together served as a physiological and biochemical basis for improving the safety of livestock and egg productivity of chickens.
A Conceptual Model to Assess the Impact of Quality Management Systems on the In-Vitro Diagnostics Industry in South Africa
Authors: Stoltz J. C. , Govender Krishna K.
Published: September 2023

Although ISO certification has become compulsory, it is unclear what impact ISO certification has on the South African medical device industry and how the forced ISO certification will affect individual companies and the industry with regard to the quality of products and service delivery. Furthermore, no research to date has been performed specifically on the contribution or impact of ISO certification in the IVD industry in South Africa. Through an in-depth synthesis of published research, and by triangulating the literature on quality in the medical domain, the researchers have conceptualized possible relationships between various quality constructs and ISO quality certification with respect to in-vitro diagnostics. This conceptual study will contribute specifically to the South African IVD market and possibly other IVD markets worldwide to understand how certification issues will impact quality, customer service, operations, and performance.
Analysis of Demand for Fish in Urban Malawi
Authors: Banda Fredrick Mangwaya , Edriss Abdi-Khalil
Published: September 2023

The purpose of this study was to find the drivers of demand for various fish species in urban Malawi. Previous demand studies on the fisheries sector in Malawi have, mainly, treated fish as a homogenous commodity thereby making information regarding households’ general consumption patterns for different fish species scanty. This study, therefore, concentrates on the disaggregated analysis of the demand for the major fish species caught and consumed in Malawi. It focuses on fish from both capture fishery and aquaculture sub-sectors namely; Engraulicypris sardella (usipa), Copadichromis spp (utaka), Lethrinops spp (kambuzi); Clarias gariepinus (mlamba); Rhamphochromis spp (mcheni); Barbus Paludinosus (matemba); and Lake Malawi tilapia (chambo).  It employs primary data collected from the households in Blantyre city using a multistage stratified random sampling method. Results show that the demand for usipa is influenced by a household’s location in a high-density area, and has low-income levels.  Utaka, on the other hand, is positively influenced by the age of the household head and the number of people employed in the household while chambo is positively influenced by the high education level of the household head, high-income levels, and the household’s location in the high-density areas. The study has also found that mcheni and mlamba are positively influenced by income levels while the demand for matemba is positively the household head’s state of being married but it is negatively influenced by the number of children in the household. Policy implications arising from this study are that in the course of carrying out market segmentation, the fish marketers in Malawi must concentrate on selling usipa to households in high-density areas and focus on households with low-income levels. The selling of utaka while chambo should mainly be sold to households whose heads have high education, have high-income levels, and are located in high-density areas.
Earnings Quality Research: Trend, Recent Evidence and Future Direction
Authors: Fonou Dombeu Nyanine Chuele , Nomlala Bomi Cyril
Published: September 2023

This paper provided an overview of earnings quality research by assessing whether area of future research and challenge identified in prior studies have been addressed in the literature. Specifically, the study discussed two areas of earnings quality that have received attention in the last decade: the impact of fair value accounting on earnings quality and the models used to measure accrual quality.  A comment on earnings quality during the COVID-19 pandemic is also provided. The study revealed that fair value accounting affect earnings quality and the empirical results on the effect of fair value on earnings quality are mixed and depend on the environment in which the firm operates. The study also showed that, earlier models used to measure accrual quality are still currently been used and the literature has evolved to take into consideration the innate and discretionary components of earnings quality. However, it is still not clear whether the models used to separate earnings quality into its components are effective. This paper contributes to knowledge by synthesizing new insight into the current state of knowledge on some aspects of earnings quality research. The study further identified unanswered questions in the field, which provides direction for future studies.
Mobile Money Services and the Income-Earning of Women Second-hand Cloth Entrepreneurs in Dodoma City
Authors: Churk Josephine P. , Juma Madina H. , Mpuya Grace J.
Published: September 2023

The diffusion of mobile money technology has changed the financial landscape across countries in Sub–Saharan Africa, including Tanzania. Women entrepreneurs can use mobile money services to improve business performance by increasing income earning. The study adopted a capability approach to investigate the effect of mobile money services on the income-earning of women’s second-hand cloth entrepreneurs in Dodoma City. Triangulation mixed method was used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data from Sabasaba and Machinga complexes as big market centers. The research surveyed a total of 50 women second-hand cloth entrepreneurs and interviewed 15 key informants. The quantitative data were analyzed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics with the aid of SPSS while qualitative data used content analysis. The result revealed a significant relationship between mobile money saving and the income-earning of women second-hand cloth entrepreneurs. The findings further show that entrepreneurs use informal help groups for borrowing and bank services transactions as coping strategies for solving the challenges of using mobile money services for income earning. The study recommends the collaboration between regulators, entrepreneurs, and private stakeholders to solve challenges that hinder business efforts of increasing income by using mobile money services.
Estimating Land Use Change Effects on Groundwater Recharge in Nadi and Kabinburi, Thailand
Authors:   Department of Conservation, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand, Chacuttrikul Patchares , Thueksathit Supattra ,   Department of Conservation, Faculty of Forestry, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
Published: September 2023

The effect of land use change on groundwater recharge in Nadi and Kabinburi Districts, Prachinburi Province, Thailand was studied by forecasting land use change using the CLUE model and estimating groundwater recharge using the H08 model. The results suggested that compared to the current average groundwater recharge, the groundwater recharge estimates from scenario 1 (changing the miscellaneous areas of mostly wasteland to mixed perennial areas) and scenario 2 (predicting the land use scenario for the next 10 years based on trends of land use change from the past to the present) were greater by 1.46 and 2.25%, respectively. In scenario 1, the increase in forest and mixed perennial areas increased the groundwater recharge by helping to slow down the surface runoff and, thus, increased the chances of water seepage into the soil. However, increasing the perennial area or turning wasteland into mixed perennial area (scenario 1), resulted in an increase in the groundwater recharge that was similar to the results from simulating future land use scenarios in the next 10 years (scenario 2). Therefore, to increase the efficiency of groundwater management and drought relief, the relevant agencies should adopt appropriate land use planning, be encouraged to plant perennials or support mixed farming on wasteland, restore degraded forest areas, and improve the management of water use concurrently.
The Relationship Between Sensory Processing Pattern and Social Participation in 6-12-year-old Children With Autism: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors:   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shahsavay Mohammad , Alizadeh Zarei Mehdi ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children and causes defects in social functions, behaviors, and limited and repetitive interests.One of the symptoms of ASD is a disturbance in sensory function, which can disturb the social participation of affected people. Therefore, the present study was done to determine the relationship between the sensory processing pattern and social participation in children with autism aged 6 to 12 years. Methods: This applied research was carried out in 2022 using a cross-sectional descriptive and analytical method. The research population included 6-12-year-old children with ASD in Tehran. A total of 54 children participated in this study, of whom 49 cases were included in the study after meeting the inclusion criteria. Data collection tools included the Gilliam autism rating scale-3, the children participation assessment scale-parent version (CPAS-P), and sensory profile-2. Finally, the data were analyzed by descriptive and analytical statistics using SPSS software, version 26. Results: The overall score of autism in the studied children was 76.22±33.82. Among the variables of sensory processing, the highest mean score was related to low registration (51.17±18.55) and the lowest was related to sensation seeking (40.16±93.92). No significant relationship was observed between most variables of sensory processing patterns and social participation in CPAS-P. However, there was an inverse and significant statistical relationship between social participation and sensory-seeking pattern. Conclusion: The results showed that sensory seeking is related to social participation in children with autism. There is an inverse and significant statistical relationship between social participation and sensory search pattern and no relation with the others. Therefore, more severe sensory problems in these children are associated with more prominent social problems.
Psychometric Evaluation of the Receptive Picture Vocabulary Test for Persian-speaking Children
Authors:   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Jalilevand Nahid , Mohamadi Reyhane ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ghorbani Ali ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Kamali Mohammad ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Hassanpour Nafise ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Heydarpanahi Saba ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Maleki Tahmine ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ashrafi Fatemeh ,   Department of Speech Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: Measuring children’s receptive vocabulary skills requires the use of valid and reliable tools. This study aims to assess the reliability of the receptive picture vocabulary test for Persian-speaking children (RPVT-P). Methods: In the first phase of this cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study, 434 normal children aged 30 to 71 months participated. In the second phase of the study, 2 groups participated, 16 children with Down syndrome (DS) a mentally age-matched typically developing (TD) peers. The internal consistency (Cronbach’s α coefficient), construct validity, and discriminant validity of the RPVT-P was evaluated. Results: Cronbach’s α was calculated as 0.825, indicating good internal consistency for the total score of the RPVT-P. The Spearman correlation coefficient of 0.83 showed a positive correlation between age and the total score of the RPVT-P (P=0.0000). The correlation between most of the subtest scores and the total score of the RPVT-P was found from 0.70 to 0.87, showing acceptable construct validity. A significant difference was observed between the DS and TD groups for the total scores of the RPVT-P (P=0.0000), indicating good discriminant validity of the RPVT-P. Conclusion: The RPVT-P is a test with acceptable validity and reliability to determine the ability of preschool Persian-speaking children in receptive vocabulary.
Investigating the Relationship Between the Thesis Score and Grade Point Average of Master of Science Graduates of Rehabilitation Faculty From 2008 to 2019
Authors:   Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Saneii Seyed Hassan , Lajevardi Laleh ,   Department of Occupational Therapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Roohi Azizi Mahtab ,   Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vasaghi-Gharamaleki Behnoosh ,   Department of Rehabilitation Basic Sciences, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: Choosing a thesis subject is one of the critical concerns of master’s students because a student’s graduation depends on defending the thesis. The main research question was whether students with a lower grade point average (GPA) also require a lower score and spend more time and vice versa whether students with a higher GPA perform better for the thesis or not. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, all master’s graduates of the Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences between 2008 and 2019 who had been recorded in a computer system were enrolled. Using the stratified sampling method, at least one sample was assigned to each stratum (field year), and the sample size was calculated to be 128 people. The data were analyzed by SPSS software, version 19 via correlation and regression analysis with a chi-square test. Results: In this study, the correlation coefficient between the duration of the study and thesis score was significant and obtained as -0.289 (P=0.001), while the correlation coefficient between the duration of the study and the student’s GPA was only significant (P=0.047) and equal to -0.176. The estimated Pearson correlation coefficient between the thesis score and GPA for all graduates was r=0.352 (r=0.338 for men and r=0.284 for women). Conclusion: Although the GPA of female students was better, the statistical analysis indicated that the student gender was not an effective factor in getting a thesis score. Considering the constancy of academic courses across all groups, the correlation between the duration of the study and the thesis score was negative. It seems that most students spend more time at university due to the delay in defending the thesis.
Identification of Auditory Processing Disorder Based on the Persian Version of Multiple Auditory Processing Assessment in School-aged Children in Arak City, Iran
Authors:   Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ebadi Ensieh , Jarollahi Farnoush ,   Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Ahadi Mohsen ,   Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Tahaie Aliakbar ,   Department of Audiology, Rehabilitation Research Center, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Hosseini Aghafatemeh ,   Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: Auditory processing (AP) takes place throughout the central auditory nervous system. Therefore, to correctly assess auditory processing disorder (APD), it is necessary to use a test battery so that each of these tests can evaluate specific auditory skills. Therefore, considering the importance of detecting children with APD, the Persian version of the multiple auditory processing assessment (MAPA-P) was used in the present study. Methods: The study method was descriptive-analytical and cross-sectional. A total of 300 children aged 9-12 years old in equal numbers in both genders and at any age, from 7 primary schools in Arak City, Iran were enrolled. After ensuring the health of children’s peripheral hearing level, to check their central auditory system, the MAPA-P test battery was performed on laptops with headphones. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) and independent t-test were used to analyze the results. The mean scores in each age group were calculated and finally, the prevalence of APD was determined based on the cut-off point of the whole test. Results: The results showed that the mean scores in all 5 tests had a statistically significant difference in different age groups (P<0.0001), and the mean scores increased with age. Also, no significant difference was observed in the scores of any of the 5 tests between the two genders (P>0.05). The prevalence of APD in the school-age population was 5%. Conclusion: According to the valid results of the MAPA model in many studies, the Persian version of this test battery has been introduced as a standardized test battery. In addition to covering the three crucial domains of AP, it can easily be used in a calm classroom using a CD-RAM. The results of the present study showed that 5% of the children were suspected of APD, which was consistent with the results of the other studies.
Absence of Hearing Loss in Young People With the Forward Head Posture
Authors:   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Audiology, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences (IUMS), Tehran, Iran., Fallahian Mahbobeh , Shirazi Syeed Ali-Asghar ,   School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Vasaghi-Gharamaleki Behnoosh ,   Rehabilitation Research Center, Department of Basic Sciences in Rehabilitation, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: One of the major problems of today’s industrial life is the injuries and abnormalities caused by improper use of equipment in the neck muscles and spine. One of these injuries is forward head posture (FHP). The present study was conducted to investigate the effect of the presence of FHP and its severity on the students’ hearing thresholds. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 55 volunteer students participated. All subjects completed a questionnaire containing general questions and specialized questions in the field of hearing risk factors. Side-view pictures were taken of each person. After selecting three photos, the size of the craniovertebral angle was determined using the MB Ruler software. The mean of the three sizes obtained was used in statistical analysis. Audiometry and tympanometry were performed. Results: Out of 31 women and 24 men, 24 women (77.41%) and 21 men (87.5%) had FHP. In women, the number of severe FHP was twice that of men. No statistically significant difference was observed between men and women suffering from FHP alone and according to its classification. In this study, no statistically significant difference was observed between FHP and its classification with hearing thresholds. Conclusion: In this study, most students had FHP (81.8%). Considering that the volunteers are students and are faced with the factors affecting the occurrence of FHP, the existence of a large number of students with this condition is not surprising, and it can be concluded that this condition does not affect the young students’ hearing.
Responsiveness of the Persian Version of Forgotten Joint Score-12 Questionnaire After Lower Limb Surgery
Authors:   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Saadatmand Monireh Il , Amiri Ali ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Salehi Reza ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Yeganeh Ali ,   Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rasoul-e-Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Souhani Soheil Mansour ,   Department of Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Research Center, Iranian Center of Excellence in Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background and Objectives: The Persian version of the forgotten joint score-12 (FJS-12) questionnaire with acceptable reliability and validity is used to measure the extent of awareness of the joint and the ability of the patient in forgetting the involved joint. This study aims to evaluate the responsiveness of the Persian version of FJS-12 among Persian-speaking subjects following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods: Twenty-five candidates for ACL surgery, 54 subjects with TKA, and 33 subjects with THA participated in this study. They filled the FJS-12 and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities osteoarthritis index (WOMAC) questionnaires before the surgery and 7 weeks after surgery as well as after physiotherapy. For analysis, receiving operator characteristic (ROC) method and gamma correlation coefficient were used. Results: The receiving ROC area under the curve (AUC) for FJS-12 and WOMAC index was 0.77 for both, this meant acceptable value, and minimal clinically important change (MCIC) was 32.45 for FJS-12. Finally, the gamma correlation coefficient of the questionnaire was estimated at an average of 0.5. Conclusion: The FJS-12 questionnaire has acceptable responsiveness that can be used to evaluate the therapeutic effects in clinical settings.
Relationship Between COVID-19 Related Anxiety and Quality of Work Life in Nurses Working in Hospitals Affiliated to Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Authors:   Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Nakhei Ail , Asadolahi Zahra ,   Academic Member , MSc , Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Hasani Haniyeh ,   Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Abazari Aida ,   Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Abazari Lidda ,   Department of Nursing, Student Research Committee, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran., Rahimi Neda ,   Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Research Center on Aging Iran, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims The quality of work life (QWL) is one of the most important components in any organization. Since nurses are one of the most important human resources in hospitals, it is important to pay attention to their QWL. In this regard and due to the emergence of COVID-19 and its associated anxiety affecting the mental health and QWL of people, especially nurses, this study aims to examine the relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and QWL of nurses in Rafsanjan, Iran. Materials & Methods This is a correlational study with a cross-sectional design. The study population consists of all nurses working in the hospitals affiliated to Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Using a census method, 300 nurses were selected, of whom 256 met the inclusion criteria. The questionnaires including 18-item Corona disease anxiety scale and Walton’s 24-item QWL scale were completed online. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 18 using t-test, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation test. Results Most of participants were female (71.9%) and married (84.4%). The mean total anxiety score was 23.97±9.84, which was at a moderate level. The mean QWL score was 79.06±12.38, which was higher than the average level. Pearson’s correlation test results the showed a negative and significant relationship between the physical anxiety score and QWL (r=-0.128, P=0.041). Conclusion There is an negative and significant relationship between COVID-19-related anxiety and QWL of nurses in Rafsanjan city. The hospital managers and health policy makers are recommended to pay attention to mental health and QWL of nurses during pandemics and adopt appropriate strategies to improve them.
Relationship Between Self-efficacy of Mothers and Health-promoting Behaviors of Their Adolescent Girls in Shiraz, Iran
Authors:   Department of Children's Nursing, Community Health Research Center, Isfahan Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran., Zare Niloufar , Sadeghi Narges ,   Department of Children's Nursing, Community Health Research Center, Isfahan Khorasgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran., Rahmani Azam ,   Department of Fertility Health, Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims Adolescence is a period in which people are at risk of engaging in many health-threatening behaviors such as increased food intake, decreased physical activity, and increased developmental vulnerability which can be a threat to their future health. Counseling and changing their unhealthy behaviors can improve various aspects of their health, including mental and physical health. This study aims to determine the relationship between mothers' self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviors of their adolescent girls in Shiraz, Iran. Materials & Methods In this study, participants were 384 high school female students (second term) and their mothers in Shiraz city in 2018. Mothers completed Sherer’s General Self-efficacy Scale and their girls completed Walker's Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile II (HPLPII) questionnaire. Pearson or Spearman correlation test and t-test were used for statistical analysis in SPSS software, version 22. Results The mean HPLPII score of girls was 169.29±15.97. The mothers' mean self-efficacy score was 46.66±5.77. The results of Pearson's correlation test showed the direct and significant correlation of mothers' self-efficacy scores with health-promoting behaviors of girls and its domains (r=0.556, P<0.05). Conclusion There is a direct significant relationship between mothers' self-efficacy and health-promoting behaviors of their daughters. Considering the importance of health-promoting behaviors and the effect of self-efficacy and living conditions on these behaviors, it is needed to develop strategies to improve people's lifestyle and healthy behaviors. Policy makers in the health system are recommended to promote self-efficacy of mothers by using cultural and educational programs.
Predicting Nurses’ Burnout Based on Personality Traits, Work-family Conflict and Social Support in the COVID-19 Epidemic
Authors:   Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Department, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medicalscirnces, Tehran, Iran., Sharifian Pegah , Shademan Nina ,   Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Kuchaki Zeinab ,   Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilam University of Medical Sciences, Ilam, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims Considering the prevalence of COVID-19, the sensitivity of the nursing profession, and the harmful effects of job burnout on the quality of nursing care, the present study aims to investigate the role of personality traits, work-family conflicts, and social support in predicting job burnout of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials & Methods This descriptive-analytical study with a cross-sectional design was conducted from August to September 2021, coinciding with the fifth wave of COVID-19 in Iran, on 130 nurses working in four hospitals in Ilam province, who were selected by a random sampling method. Data collection tools were a demographic form, Maslach burnout questionnaire, NEO personality inventory, Carlson's work-family conflict scale, and Zimet's multidimensional scale of perceived social support. The collected data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 26 using Pearson's correlation test and regression analysis. The significant level was set at 0.05. Results According to the results of regression analysis, the relationship of work-family conflict with job burnout was negative and significant (P<0.05). The extroversion had the highest effect on emotional exhaustion (β=-0.351). Perceived social support had no significant effect on job burnout (P>0.05). Agreeableness had the highest effect on depersonalization (β=0.405). The work-family conflict had the highest effect on personal accomplishment (β=0.260). Conclusion Personality traits, work-family conflicts, and social support can predict the occurrence of job burnout in nurses. It is necessary for the hospital authorities to use supportive and educational measures to reduce job burnout in nurses during the pandemic.
Hopelessness and Dysfunctional Attitude in Children Under the Support of Child Labor Centers in the South of Tehran in 2021
Authors:   Department of Psychiatry and Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran., Inanloo Mehrnoosh , Seyed Fatemi Naimeh ,   Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran., Ghasemi Fereshteh ,   Department of Psychiatry and Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims One of the problems that threatens children in developing countries is the issue of child labor. Working children have lower hope for the future than their normal peers. Working in childhood can have a negative effect on the growth and cognitive performance of children. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of hopelessness and dysfunctional attitudes in working children of southern Tehran. Materials & Methods This is a descriptive-cross-sectional study. The study population consists of all working children and adolescents engaged in child labor aged 10-18 years under the support of child laborers support centers in the south of Tehran. Of these, 247 were selected for the study using a continuous sampling method that lasted 8 months from April to November 2021. The data collection tools were a demographic checklist and the children's dysfunctional attitude scale (DAS) of D’Alessandro and Burton, and the children's hopelessness scale (CHS) of Kazdin (1986). The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics (analysis of variance, independent t-test, and Pearson's correlation test) in SPSS software, version 16. The significance level was set at 0.05. Results The results showed that the average score of hopelessness (5.78±2.60) with a standard deviation of 5.78±2.60 was at a favorable level, among the dimensions of hopelessness, the average score of the dimension of future expectations (3.87±1.87) in hopelessness was higher than the dimension of happiness (2.00±1.39). The average ineffective attitude in the study was 96.16±74.11. Hopelessness only had a statistically significant relationship with the work status of the children in the study (P=0.029). There was no statistically significant correlation between ineffective attitude and hopelessness of working children (P<0.050). Hopelessness only had a statistically significant relationship with the work status of the children in the study (P=0.029). Conclusion It is recommended that interventional studies be conducted to improve the future expectations of children, and focus more on working children whose guardian is someone other than parents. Given the lack of a significant relationship between dysfunctional attitudes and hopelessness in working children in the south of Tehran, it is recommended that the mediating and confounding variables be investigated.
The Effect of Mindfulness Exercises on Female Nurses’ Self-efficacy: An Experimental Study
Authors:   Department of Nursing, School of Medical Sciences, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran., Barkhordari-Sharifabad Maasoumeh , Fallah Mahdieh ,   Department of Nursing, School of Medical Sciences, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims Lower self-efficacy of female nurses compared to male nurses has been reported in several studies. One of the consequences of low self-efficacy is reduced quality of patient care, especially in challenging situations. Mindfulness exercises may improve self-efficacy by reducing stress. This study aims to determine the effect of Mindfulness exercises training on the self-efficacy of female nurses. Materials & Methods In this experimental study, participants were 60 female nurses working in Afshar Hospital in Yazd, Iran in 2019, who were selected using a convenience sampling method and randomly assigned into two groups of intervention and control. The Mindfulness exercises training was performed at eight two-hour sessions in the intervention group. The control group did not receive any intervention. The data were collected using a demographic checklist and Sherer (1982)’s general self-efficacy scale, and analyzed in SPSS software, version 19 using descriptive and inferential statistics (chi-square test, independent t-test, and paired t-test). Results The two groups were matched for demographic characteristics (age, work experience, and education level). The mean self-efficacy score was not significantly different between the control (47.23±5.65) and intervention (46.36±3.89) group before the intervention (P=0.49). After the intervention, the mean score reached 47.86±4.91 in the control group and 50.40±5.33 in the intervention group. However, based on the independent t-test results, no significant difference was observed between the two groups (P=0.06). Conclusion The Mindfulness exercises training do not exert any significant effect on the self-efficacy of female nurses. More studies are recommended in this field by examining the intervening factors, using a follow-up period, and providing intervention for a longer period.
The Effect of Coloring Mandalas on Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Elderly People Referred to Daily Rehabilitation Center for the Elderly in Tehran: A Clinical Trial
Authors:   Ms Student Geriatrics Nursing ,Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran., Ahmadi Parisa , Alaee Nasrin ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran., Foroughan Mahshid ,   Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2023

Background & Aims According to the statistics, the number of older people in Iran is increasing. Considering the occurrence of major changes in old age and the high prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression in the elderly, this study aims to examine the effect of coloring mandala patterns on depression, anxiety, and stress of older people in Tehran, Iran. Materials & Methods This is a quasi-experimental, single-group study (clinical trial) with a pre-test/post-test design. Participants were 40 older people referred to Yas Elderly Day Care Center in Tehran in 2021 who met the entry criteria and were selected non-randomly. They were asked to color the mandala patterns in 20 minutes (using colored pencils) for 4 consecutive weeks, two sessions per week. Their anxiety, depression, and stress were measured by the depression, anxiety, and stress scale-21 items (DASS-21) before and immediately after the intervention. The data were analyzed in SPSS software, version 23. Results Of 40 participants, 57.5% were women, 65% were married, and 67.5% had a diploma or higher education. Their mean age was 72.03±5.34 years. Data analysis showed that coloring mandalas significantly reduced depression (P=0.001), anxiety (P=0.001), and stress (P=0.001). Conclusion Coloring mandala designs can reduce the depression, anxiety, and stress of the elderly. Therefore, this method can be used as a simple and affordable method to improve the mental health of the elderly.