bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Analyzing innovative policies and practices for palliative care in Portugal: a qualitative study
Authors: da Silva Marcelle Miranda , Telles Audrei Castro , Baixinho Cristina Lavareda , Sá Eunice , Costa Andreia , Henriques Maria Adriana Pereira
Published: September 2024

Background

Countries with formal policies for palliative care, and advanced and integrated practices in this field, such as Portugal, face challenges in achieving excellence in care, particularly in home-based assistance. Issues include care coordination among providers, confusion regarding the roles of each health care professional in the network, and a lack of monitoring and evaluation of actions. Our objective was to analyze the implementation of palliative care in primary health care in Portugal.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study in Portugal involving health care professionals with experience in palliative care. The data were collected through semistructured interviews and focus groups between March and October 2023. Eighteen health care professionals participated. We used the Alceste software for lexicographic analysis. The research was authorized by an Ethics Committee.

Results

Four classes were identified; classes 1 and 2, comprising 77% of the corpus, addressed the study objectives. Participants highlighted inequitable access, strategic development plans with unattainable short-term goals; and low literacy. They emphasized the importance of legislation, professional training initiatives for generalist palliative care at home, and early referral. Home-based challenges included professionals’ lack of exclusive dedication, absence of 24/7 coverage, and unavailability of capable family caregivers. The networks’ response to hospital admissions and patient transitions from hospital to home, with access to the specialized team, was also inadequate.

Conclusions

Health care professionals aim to increase patients’ time spent at home, reduce emergency department visits, and minimize hospitalizations by leveraging the resources of the national palliative care network. In addition to investments to sustain network implementation and legally guaranteed palliative care rights, the country must focus on measurable indicators for evaluating and monitoring actions, providing better guidance in the short, medium, and long term.
Exploring the association between internet addiction and time management among undergraduate nursing students
Authors: Ali Heba Fakieh Mansy , Mousa Marwa Abd-El-Gawad , Atta Mohamed Hussein Ramadan , Morsy Shadia Ramadan
Published: September 2024

Background

Modern undergraduate nursing students face unique challenges as digital natives balancing internet activities with the substantial academic demands of nursing studies. Given the detrimental effects of internet addiction on students’ academic performance and well-being, having time management skills is crucial.

Aims

To assess the prevalence and levels of internet addiction and time management and their association among undergraduate nursing students.

Design

A cross-sectional, survey-based research design was used.

Setting

The Faculty of Nursing at Alexandria University in Egypt.

Subjects

A stratified random sample consisting of 825 undergraduate nursing students.

Tools

The internet addiction test and time management questionnaire were utilized to collect data.

Findings

Internet addiction was prevalent among 98.8% of students, with 56.0% exhibiting mild levels, 40.0% showing moderate levels, and 2.8% having severe levels. A statistically significant negative correlation was found between students’ internet addiction and overall time management (r= − 0.387, p < 0.001).

Conclusion

A considerable level of internet addiction was revealed among the great majority of undergraduate nursing students; however, many students also demonstrated strong time management skills. Furthermore, internet addiction and overall time management were negatively associated, indicating that students with higher levels of internet addiction tend to have poorer time management abilities.

Recommendations

Individual counseling and educational training programs should be developed to teach nursing students how to manage time and effectively plan internet usage.
Discovery of alkaline laccases from basidiomycete fungi through machine learning-based approach
Authors: Wan Xing , Shahrear Sazzad , Chew Shea Wen , Vilaplana Francisco , Mäkelä Miia R.
Published: September 2024

Background

Laccases can oxidize a broad spectrum of substrates, offering promising applications in various sectors, such as bioremediation, biomass fractionation in future biorefineries, and synthesis of biochemicals and biopolymers. However, laccase discovery and optimization with a desirable pH optimum remains a challenge due to the labor-intensive and time-consuming nature of the traditional laboratory methods.

Results

This study presents a machine learning (ML)-integrated approach for predicting pH optima of basidiomycete fungal laccases, utilizing a small, curated dataset against a vast metagenomic data. Comparative computational analyses unveiled the structural and pH-dependent solubility differences between acidic and neutral-alkaline laccases, helping us understand the molecular bases of enzyme pH optimum. The pH profiling of the two ML-predicted alkaline laccase candidates from the basidiomycete fungus Lepista nuda further validated our computational approach, showing the accuracy of this comprehensive method.

Conclusions

This study uncovers the efficacy of ML in the prediction of enzyme pH optimum from minimal datasets, marking a significant step towards harnessing computational tools for systematic screening of enzymes for biotechnology applications.

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Stochastic aspects of reversed aging intensity function of random quantiles
Authors: Kayid Mohamed , Alshehri Mashael A.
Published: September 2024

This paper studies some stochastic properties of random quantiles according to the newly defined reliability measure called reversed aging intensity function. Preservation property of reversed aging intensity order under random quantile is obtained and using it, a lower bound and an upper bound for the reversed aging intensity function of a random quantile are derived. Preservation of two related monotonic reliability classes under random quantiles is also studied. We finally apply our results for reliability analysis of series systems with heterogeneous component lifetimes. Examples are included to examine and analyze the obtained results.
The effect of CGRP and SP and the cell signaling dialogue between sensory neurons and endothelial cells
Authors: Leroux Alice , Roque Micaela , Casas Elina , Leng Jacques , Guibert Christelle , L’Azou Beatrice , Oliveira Hugo , Amédée Joëlle , Paiva dos Santos Bruno
Published: September 2024

Increasing evidences demonstrate the role of sensory innervation in bone metabolism, remodeling and repair, however neurovascular coupling in bone is rarely studied. Using microfluidic devices as an indirect co-culture model to mimic in vitro the physiological scenario of innervation, our group demonstrated that sensory neurons (SNs) were able to regulate the extracellular matrix remodeling by endothelial cells (ECs), in particular through sensory neuropeptides, i.e. calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and substance P (SP). Nonetheless, still little is known about the cell signaling pathways and mechanism of action in neurovascular coupling. Here, in order to characterize the communication between SNs and ECs at molecular level, we evaluated the effect of SNs and the neuropeptides CGRP and SP on ECs. We focused on different pathways known to play a role on endothelial functions: calcium signaling, p38 and Erk1/2; the control of signal propagation through Cx43; and endothelial functions through the production of nitric oxide (NO). The effect of SNs was evaluated on ECs Ca2+ influx, the expression of Cx43, endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) and nitric oxide (NO) production, p38, ERK1/2 as well as their phosphorylated forms. In addition, the role of CGRP and SP were either analyzed using respective antagonists in the co-culture model, or by adding directly on the ECs monocultures. We show that capsaicin-stimulated SNs induce increased Ca2+ influx in ECs. SNs stimulate the increase of NO production in ECs, probably involving a decrease in the inhibitory eNOS T495 phosphorylation site. The neuropeptide CGRP, produced by SNs, seems to be one of the mediators of this effect in ECs since NO production is decreased in the presence of CGRP antagonist in the co-culture of ECs and SNs, and increased when ECs are stimulated with synthetic CGRP. Taken together, our results suggest that SNs play an important role in the control of the endothelial cell functions through CGRP production and NO signaling pathway.
Simulation-based assessment of zwitterionic pendant group variations on the hemocompatibility of polyethersulfone membranes
Authors: Nazari Simin , Abdelrasoul Amira
Published: September 2024

In the realm of hemodialysis, Polyethersulfone (PES) membranes dominate due to their exceptional stability and mechanical properties, capturing 93% of the market. Despite their widespread usage, the hydrophobic nature of PES introduces complications in hemodialysis, potentially leading to severe adverse reactions in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) through protein fouling. Addressing this issue, our study focused on enhancing hemocompatibility by modifying PES surfaces with zwitterionic materials, known for their hydrophilicity and biological membrane compatibility. We investigated the functionalization of PES membranes utilizing various zwitterions in different ratios. Utilizing molecular docking, we examined the interactions of three zwitterionic ligands—carboxybetaine methacrylate (CBMA), sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA), and (2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl) phosphorylcholine (MPC)—with human serum proteins. Our analysis revealed that a 1:1 ratio of phosphobetaine and sulfobetaine exhibits the lowest affinity energy towards serum proteins, denoting an optimal hemocompatibility without the limitations associated with increased zwitterion ratios. This pivotal finding offers a new pathway for developing more efficient and safer hemodialysis membranes, promising improved care for ESRD patients.
Evolving heritage in modern China: transforming religious sites for preservation and development
Authors: Zhu Yujie
Published: September 2024

This paper explores the intricate interactions between heritage and religion in modern China, as well as the broader social and political implications of these interactions in relation to national heritage policies and local developmental practices. By conducting a longitudinal analysis of the social history of Baosheng Temple, this research traces its transformations over the past hundred years from a historically religious site to a local built heritage dedicated to preserving and displaying religious relics. This transformation highlights a shift in the role of religious relics from carriers of practice and thought to focal points for heritage preservation, aimed at supporting nation-building and, more recently, promoting local development through the tourism industry. These changes reflect continuous local responses to broader social transformations towards a modern nation-state as well as the influence of Western ideas and practices. The findings of this research illuminate the evolving values associated with religious heritage and the corresponding implications for Chinese modernity within a secular state context.
Totally endoscopic robotic repair of coronary sinus atrial septal defect with concomitant tricuspid annuloplasty
Authors: Noda Kazuki , Takahashi Yosuke , Morisaki Akimasa , Sakon Yoshito , Nishiya Kenta , Inno Goki , Nishimoto Yukihiro , Nagao Munehide , Shibata Toshihiko
Published: September 2024

Background

The coronary sinus type of atrial septal defect is rare. Standard treatment typically involves intracardiac repair using conventional sternotomy or thoracotomy incisions; however, robotic technology can offer a feasible alternative due to its ability to provide a high-quality surgical view of this anomaly.

Case presentation

A 72-year-old man presented with asymptomatic atrial septal defect. Echocardiography revealed a direct communication between the left atrium and CS with left-to-right shunt flow and a Qp/Qs ratio of 2.1:1. The coronary sinus type of atrial septal defect was indicated for the totally endoscopic robotic repair considering few comorbidities. We present a successful robotic repair of coronary sinus atrial septal defect with concomitant tricuspid annuloplasty via the right atrium, properly identifying the boundary between the mitral annulus and coronary sinus through a high-quality surgical view.

Conclusion

Robotic repair can serve as a viable and therapeutically effective alternative for cases of coronary sinus atrial septal defect with concomitant tricuspid annuloplasty.
Intrathecal Drug Delivery System in Prepontine Cistern for Patients with Intractable Craniofacial Cancer Pain: A Multicenter Retrospective Study
Authors: Long Dongju , Li Xinning , Zhang Yu , Luo Jia , Liu Bojing , Hong Bo , Yang Fan , Zou Cong , Ge Feng , Zhang Aimin , Zhou Huacheng , Xiao Yanying , Wang Yaping
Published: September 2024

BACKGROUND:

Patients with craniofacial cancer frequently suffer from severe pain. The traditional intrathecal, oral, or intravenous analgesics could only provide insufficient pain relief with many side effects. Thus, a more effective analgesia approach is required. This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of placing the catheter of an intrathecal morphine pump in the prepontine cistern for the treatment of craniofacial cancer pain.

METHODS:

We performed a retrospective study of patients with primary or metastatic craniofacial cancer pain who received the catheter placement of an intrathecal morphine pump into the prepontine cistern in eleven medical centers from September 2019 to December 2023. Friedman test and pairwise signed-rank test were used to evaluate the difference in numeric rating scale (NRS) scores, the number of breakthrough pain episodes, dose of intrathecal morphine, and dose of systemic morphine equivalents (oral, patch, intravenous) from preoperative period to postoperative days 1, 7, and 30. P values were corrected for multiple comparisons using Bonferroni test.

RESULTS:

The study included 33 patients. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) of NRS scores at days 1, 7, and 30 postimplant were 2.0 (1.0–3.5), 2.0 (1.0–2.0), and 1.0 (1.0–2.0), respectively, which was significantly lower than that before surgery (median, 8.0; IQR, 7.0–10.0; all P < .001). Compared to baseline number/d of breakthrough pain episodes (median, 6.0; IQR, 4.5–10.0), there was a progressive decrease in the number/d of breakthrough pain episodes at day 1, day 7, and day 30 postimplant, and the median (IQR) were 1.0 (0.0–3.0), 2.0 (0.0–3.0), and 0.0 (0.0–1.2), respectively (all P < .001). Approximately 78.8% and 96.7% of patients reported pain relief >50% at days 1 and 30 postimplant, respectively. Compared with that at day 1 postimplant, the proportion of patients with a pain relief rate >75% at day 30 postimplant also increased with continued intrathecal treatment. Compared to the dose of baseline systemic morphine equivalents (median, 228 mg.d−
1; IQR, 120–408 mg.d−
1), the dose of systemic morphine equivalents reduced significantly from 0(0–120) mg.d−
1 at day 1 postimplant (P = .001), to 0 (0–0) mg.d-1 at days 7 and 30 postimplant (both P < .001). Few patients reported perioperative adverse events, including nausea, constipation, hypotension, urinary retention, dry mouth, headache, and sedation. No severe adverse events occurred.

CONCLUSIONS:

Placing the catheter tip of an intrathecal morphine pump into the prepontine cistern could effectively relieve refractory craniofacial cancer pain with an extremely low total morphine dose requirement and few adverse events. This procedure could be considered in patients with severe refractory craniofacial cancer pain.
Transformando o ambiente corporativo com a diversidade etária
Authors: Litvak Mórris
Published: September 2024

Objetivo: explorar estratégias para a inclusão de profissionais 50+ no ambiente corporativo, destacando a importância da diversidade etária como um pilar de inovação e competitividade empresarial.
Estado da Arte: existe uma consciência crescente sobre a necessidade de inclusão etária nas empresas, mas ainda há lacunas significativas na implementação de práticas efetivas que superem os estereótipos e barreiras enfrentados por esses profissionais.
Originalidade: o artigo borda o etarismo com uma perspectiva interseccional, considerando gênero e etnia, e propõe um modelo integrado de práticas inclusivas.
Impactos: o artigo auxilia líderes empresariais e profissionais de RH a desenvolverem estratégias que valorizem a experiência e contribuam para um ambiente de trabalho mais produtivo e inclusivo.
Formação socioemocional docente: uma análise comparativa
Authors: Feitosa e Paiva Geórgia Maria , Vieira Rosa Margarida Maria , Feitosa e Paiva Selênia Maria
Published: September 2024

Este artigo tem como objetivo apresentar as medidas tomadas pela gestão escolar para desenvolver formações para o desenvolvimento das competências socioemocionais dos professores dos anos iniciais do Ensino Fundamental em uma escola pública e em uma escola privada sediadas na cidade de Fortaleza - CE. Além da revisão bibliográfica (Bar-On, 1997; Delors, 2010; Gardner, 1983, 1995; Goleman 1995; Jennings; Greenberg, 2009; Estanislau, G. M.; Bressan, R. A., 2014), entre outros, foi realizada uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e comparativa, pela qual observamos como se deu a construção desse saber docente nas escolas pesquisadas. A partir das entrevistas realizadas com as gestoras das escolas, constatamos que, embora conheçam sobre a importância das competências socioemocionais dos docentes, houve confusão entre apoio psicológico e desenvolvimento dessas competências junto ao público docente; elas relataram que os docentes têm acesso limitado a informações relativas ao desenvolvimento socioemocional. Portanto, faz-se necessária uma proposta de formação para o desenvolvimento das competências socioemocionais dos professores das escolas pesquisadas.Palavras-chave: formação docente; competências socioemocionais; escola privada; escola pública.
Análise do discurso e segmentação de mercado: uma análise nas redes sociais
Authors: Lopes Ferreira de Souza Lucas , Maria Vasconcelos Veras Vanessa , Ferreira da Silva Gabriele , Pinheiro Vanessa , Gerhard Felipe
Published: September 2024

A segmentação de mercado tem sido uma prática essencial no marketing estratégico desde os anos 1960. Embora o conceito de dividir grupos heterogêneos em grupos homogêneos permaneça, os métodos tradicionais de segmentação enfrentam desafios na atualidade devido à dinâmica do mercado. Dessa forma, destaca-se a importância de compreender, a partir da Análise do Discurso, como os consumidores se comunicam e interagem nas redes sociais. Os interdiscursos desempenham um papel crucial, conectando os discursos individuais e influenciando a construção de trajetórias e narrativas. Além disso, constantes inovações na segmentação de mercado atendem demandas variadas, com destaque para o uso de Inteligência Artificial (IA) para análises mais detalhadas.Palavras-chave: segmentação de mercado; análise do discurso; redes sociais.
Prevalence-pattern of congenital and hereditary anomalies in Balochistan Province of Pakistan
Authors: Azmatullah  , Khan Muhammed Qasim , Jan Abdullah , Mehmood Junaid , Malik Sajid
Published: September 2024

Objectives: This study was aimed to report the prevalence-pattern of hereditary and congenital anomalies (CA) in general population of Balochistan province of Pakistan, and to elucidate the familial/sporadic presentations and parental consanguinity of CA.
Methods: In a multi-center cross-sectional study, patients with CA were ascertained from various district hospitals and public places throughout Balochistan from 2019 to 2023. Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) databases were utilized for uniformity in classification. Descriptive statistics was employed.
Results: A cohort of 1185 independent patients diagnosed with CA was recruited and the index males were 71%. The CA were classified into nine major and 118 minor entities. In the major categories, neurological disorders had the highest prevalence (n=317; 27%), followed by limb defects (n=161; 14%), blood-heart defects (n=159; 13%), neuromuscular anomalies (n=156; 13%), sensorineural/ear defects (n=140; 12%), eye/visual impairments (n=90; 8%), musculoskeletal defects (n=83; 7%), ectodermal defects (n=31; 3%), and others (48; 4%). Sixty one percent CA were sporadic in nature and 39% were familial; and parental consanguinity was observed in 51% cases. Several rare CA were witnessed.
Conclusions: High preponderance of sporadic presentations in neuromuscular anomalies and musculoskeletal defects and low incidence of parental consanguinity in ectodermal defects and musculoskeletal defects may depict a significant etiological role of non-genetic/environmental factors such as prenatal exposures and maternal conditions. In this context, it is important to increase health education, enhance antenatal and perinatal care, and strengthen the health-care system in Balochistan to reduce the burden of CA.
doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.9.9158
How to cite this: Azmatullah, Khan MQ, Jan A, Mehmood J, Malik S. Prevalence-pattern of congenital and hereditary anomalies in Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Pak J Med Sci. 2024;40(9):---------. doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.40.9.9158
This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The Impact of E-Government System Policy on Employee Performance and its Influence on the Effectiveness of Public Services in the Regional Government of Pesawaran Regency
Authors:   Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis, Institut Informatika dan Bisnis Darmajaya, Lampung, Rahayu Mieke , Fadila Kurnia , Purnomo Ari
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Implementing a government electronic system changes the work environment by improving efficiency, cooperation, data accuracy, flexibility, skill development, feedback systems, and customer service while lowering administrative costs. These adjustments, taken together, contribute to enhanced employee performance across a variety of parameters. As a result, it is vital to research how government electronic system rules affect staff performance, particularly public service efficacy. This study involves quantitative research methodologies, with data collected using a Google Form questionnaire emailed to the staff of the Pesawaran Regency Government Administration Office. After collecting 100 replies, the data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Path Modelling (PLS-PM) approach to evaluate the hypothesis. The study's findings show that government electronic systems policy has a major impact on staff performance, which in turn influences the effectiveness of public services. Keywords: E-Government system; employee performance; public services; effectiveness, partial least squares
Social Media as a Tool to Facilitate Human Capital Relations to Open Innovation and Business Performance
Authors:   Faculty of Economics and Business, Andalas University, Padang, Yulianti Prima , Fahmy Rahmi , Lukito Hendra , Games Donard
Published: September 2024

Abstract. Companies increasingly leverage social media tools to access knowledge from external actors, particularly customers and other users, to facilitate innovation processes and corporate performance. Little empirical research has investigated the impact of external knowledge sourced through social media. This research aims to analyze the influence of human capital on open innovation and business performance through social media. This research was conducted on MSMEs in Padang City, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The sample was 200 MSMEs in Padang City. The sampling technique is purposive sampling. The quantitative method is then processed and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) data analysis techniques with smartPLS. This research examines how external knowledge flows of human capital sourced from social media influence open innovation and business performance. The findings in this research are that there is a positive and significant influence between human capital on business performance, human capital on open innovation, human capital on social media, and social media on open innovation. On the other hand, social media does not have a positive or significant influence on business performance. This research also shows the role of social media as a mediator of the positive and significant relationship between human capital and open innovation. Meanwhile, social media fails to mediate the relationship between human capital and company performance. Overall, these findings underscore the importance of human capital in enhancing open innovation through social media, thereby impacting firm performance. Keywords: Human capital, social media, open innovation, business performance
Fundamentals of the qualitative theory of dynamical systems with shock interactions.
Authors: Gorbikov Sergey
Published: September 2024

The monograph introduces the most general type of dynamical systems with shock interactions. The concept of local features of these systems is given. Local features of dynamical systems with shock interactions of the first six types are studied. Their topological equivalence, i.e. their sameness, is proved. Two simplest vibration shock systems are studied, which are of fundamental importance for practice.
It is intended for researchers, engineers, students and postgraduates interested in the study of dynamic systems and processes.
The foundations of Russian statehood
Authors: Panischev Aleksey
Published: September 2024

The textbook on the discipline "Fundamentals of Russian Statehood" is one of the first steps towards the methodological support of the discipline of the same name, which from September 1, 2023 is mandatory to be read in all universities in Russia. The introduction of this academic subject into the higher education system was initiated by the President of Russia and is conditioned by a complex of geopolitical circumstances. This textbook is intended to explain the civilizational, multicultural foundations of Russia, to show its uniqueness and moral significance.
Meets the requirements of the federal state educational standards of higher education of the latest generation.
For students of higher educational institutions, teachers, as well as anyone interested in issues of Russian statehood.
Exploring user needs in urban plazas: an empirical mixed-method analysis
Authors: Wronkowski Adam
Published: September 2024

This research aims to investigate the relationship between humans and the physical area of their activity by identifying the needs of urban plaza users. The study used two research methods – IDI and CAWI survey. A total of 17 needs that are satisfied in urban plazas were identified. Analysis of the frequency of their satisfaction indicates that urban plazas are mainly recreational and leisure spaces. However, it is worth noting that the average ratings of how frequently individual needs were fulfilled differed insignificantly, indicating that urban plazas are highly multifunctional. At the same time, the frequency with which social needs were satisfied was rated relatively low. The survey results also suggest that the satisfied needs in urban plazas vary by gender and personality. The research points to generational changes that affect the fulfillment of differentiated needs depending on user age. A change in the “center of gravity” of the satisfied needs of young people relative to older users of urban plazas is observed.
Analysis of occlusal and articulating ratios of jaws in patients after prosthetics with various types of fixed structures
Authors: Proshchenko N.
Published: September 2024

A new trend in medicine is the introduction of digital technologies in dentistry, with the help of which patients with partial loss of teeth achieve the necessary occlusal ratios of the jaws and aesthetic results. Modern processes for manufacturing fixed dental prostheses shorten the treatment period and accelerate the adaptation process, and the introduction of digital processes at the stage of planning and manufacturing of fixed structures makes it possible to increase the productivity of dentists-orthopedics.
Aim: to study the peculiarities of the distribution and magnitude of the contact pressure that occur on the surface of the teeth in patients with different types of occlusion.
Materials and methods. In order to solve the set goal, we performed clinical and laboratory examination of patients with defects of the crown part of the tooth before prosthetics and 6 months after prosthetics. Of these: 80 (48.5%) patients were prosthetically implanted with fixed structures manufactured in the laboratory, and 85 (51.5%) were digitally implanted. The total number of patients with crown defects on the upper jaw was 84 (50.9%) and 81 (49.1%) on the lower jaw. Of them, 85 (48.5%) were women and 80 (51.5%) were men. To study the peculiarities of the distribution and magnitude of the contact pressure that occur on the surface of the teeth in the studied patients with different occlusion variants, we used the T-Scan computer analysis system of occlusion.
Research results. Bridge-like prostheses made by the analog method have certain disadvantages that persist throughout the registration period. The occlusal pattern of load on certain groups of teeth worsens. These are excessive overloads of the lateral group of teeth in each adaptation period of registration. Weakened or even absent occlusal contacts of the front group of teeth. After selective grinding of the teeth, the situation does not change significantly. At each of the stages, the fissure-tuberous contacts are corrected, which improves the occlusal balance, but turns point contacts into flat ones. This in turn leads to possible prolonged chewing time and myofascial imbalance. as well as overloading of the temporomandibular joint. At the same time, it should be noted that the time of closing and opening of tooth rows remains within the physiological norm.
Conclusions. It was established that patients who had temporary bridge-like fixed structures manufactured by the analog method had an underestimation of the interalveolar height, which resulted in premature contact of the teeth with their subsequent overload. Preservation during the entire period of registration of supracontacts indicates a lack of adaptation to them and an increase in the time of the dentist-orthopedic doctor for selective grinding and interference with the physical properties of fixed structures.
Wszystko o Modrzejewskiej. Teatralia w Instytucie Sztuki PAN
Authors: Jędrzejczyk Anna
Published: September 2024

The text presents general information about memorabilia of Helena Modjeska kept in the Art Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences. They include letters, manuscripts, placards, photos, art works made by the actress: watercolours, drawings, scenographic designs and other objects, often unique, from the second half of the 19th century. Most of these things were given to the Institute together with the archive of Mieczysław Rulikowski, bought after his death in 1951. In next years, collections were enriched by purchases and donations. All objects were listed, elaborated and photographed. They will be shown on the website of the Art Institute of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Mr. and Mrs. Bodzenta. Rzecz o Helenie Modrzejewskiej i Karolu Bodzencie Chłapowskim
Authors: Stepan Ewa Urszula
Published: September 2024

A chamber, one-act play is an attempt of the story about relations between Helena Modjeska and Karol Bodzenta Chłapowski, about coexistence of two completely distinct but complementary characters. Their mutual understanding, cooperation, respect, and perseverance contributed to the success of the career and life of Helena Modjeska, the artist of two continents. This is also a picture of the end of the artist’s life – she no longer fits a new reality, the old life recedes, and the desire to retain it becomes a force without physical backing, memories remain.
Code and Data Repository for Bayesian Network Models for PTSD Screening in Veterans
Authors: Tan Yi , Shenoy Prakash P. , Sherwood Ben , Shenoy Catherine , Gaddy Melinda , Oehlert Mary E.
Published: September 2024

The goal of this repository is to share a synthetic data and R codes for the empirical analysis of our paper. Our motivation is to present our code and results in a reproducible way and facilitate the coding effort of those who want to improve our model.
Discriminating Power of Depression of Elderly Women by Arthralgia, Physical Function and Physical Self-efficacy
Authors: Seo Ji-Min , Kim Myung-Hee , Kim Ju-Sung
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The present study was conducted to examine the levels of arthralgia, physical function, physical self-efficacy and depression and to identify the discriminating power of their depression by arthralgia, physical function, physical self-efficacy on elderly women. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to answer the research questions. A sample consisted of 78 elderly women in Korea. The data were collected from 2004 to 2004. Descriptive and discriminant analyses were utilized. Results: Korean elderly women experienced middle levels of arthralgia, physical function, physical self-efficacy and depression. The subjects were distributed in three groups of depression: 17 subjects (21.8%) in non-depressed group, 40 subjects (51.3%) in mild-depressed group and 21 subjects (26.9%) in severe-depressed group. Arthralgia, physical function and physical self-efficacy were significant discriminating factors for depression of elderly women. Arthralgia, physical function and physical self-efficacy correctly discriminated 60.3% of the sample. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, developing managemental intervention programs and examining the effects of the program for elderly women to reduce their depression are suggested.
A Study Drinking Motives, Self Efficacy, Drinking Problem in Male Adults
Authors: Kim Suno
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship among perceived drinking motives, self efficacy and drinking problem in male adults. Methods: Data were collected by questionnaire from 729 men. The subjects of this study were 729 men in Suwon. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA and pearson correlation coefficients. Results: The relationship between drinking motives(enhancement, coping, conformity, social), self efficacy, drinking problems( occupational & social dysfunction, behavioral problem, family & interaction impairment) had correlation. A statistically significant difference were found between the drinking motives, divorce status, religion and a point of time first drinking. A statistically significant difference were found between the drinking problems, education status and occupation. Conclusion: These results suggested that drinking motives, self efficacy and drinking problems are significantly influencing factors on drinking behaviors of male adults.
A Comparative Study on Rearing Stress and Family Function between Mothers who has Autistic and Normal Children
Authors: Jeong So Young , Cho Kyoul Ja
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study was to identify rearing stress and family function of mothers who has the autistic and normal children. Methods: Data were collected from 205 mothers al autistic children's institute, pediatric psychiatry, children’s welfare institute, nursery and kindergarten in Seoul and Gyonggi-Do from August 10 to September 4, 2004. Results: In the degree of the rearing stress and family function on the mother who has autistic and normal child, the former had the highly degree than the latter, and the both group has more rearing stress on parent's factor than children's factor. There was statistically significant negative correlation between rearing stress and family function of autistic child family, but no correlation between fostering stress and family function of non-autistic child family. Conclusion: To decrease rearing stress of mother who has autistic child, we must to strengthen family function on family cohesion and family adaptability, especially in aspects of partner's relationship, social isolation and parent's strengthening.
A Study on Ego-identity, Interpersonal Relations Ability, and Adjustment in Nursing Students
Authors: Kim Myeong Hwa
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study was to examine ego-identity, interpersonal relations ability, and adjustment of nursing students in an effort to identify the correlation between them. Methods: The subjects in this study were 400 nursing students. The instruments used in this study were Park*s(2003) Korean-version ego-identity inventory, Moon's(1980) interpersonal relationship change scale and Jung's(1998) home and school adjustment inventory. Data was analyzed using SPSS/PC+. Results: The findings of the study were as follows: As for connections between general characteristics, ego-identity and their motivation for choosing nursing, the students who chose their major on their own were the best in that regard. School adjustment, and ego-identity was high among those who lived in a lodging house or dormitory(F=4.01, p<.05) and who chose their major on their own(F=4.88, p<.01). In addition, those with better ego-identity were better at interpersonal relations and adjustments. Conclusion: Further studies are needed for concrete nursing interventions to enhance ego-identity, interpersonal relations ability, and adjustment of students.
Factors Influencing Self-Esteem of the Elderly
Authors: Kim Kwuy Bun , Song Ki Suk , Sok Sohyune R.
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The study was done to examine the factors influencing self-esteem in the elderly. Methods: Subjects were 357 elderly over 65 old years and living in Ha-Gye Dong, No-Won Gu. Data was collected from January 10 to April 10, 2007. Collected data was analyzed by descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression through the SAS/PC 11.0 version. Results: As a result of multiple regression that was performed to seek factors influencing self-esteem, depression (p=-.274) was revealed as the most powerful factor in the elderly, followed by quality of life (p=.206), economic status (p=.136), and family support (p=.185) in that order. These factors explain 44.5 percent of self-esteem in the elderly. Conclusion: In conclusion, it is necessary to have lower levels of depression in the psychological aspect and higher levels of perceived health status, life satisfaction, family support, and quality of life in the intellectual aspect in order for successful aging with a higher level of self-esteem.
A Study on Sexual Experience, Sex Attitudes, and Sex Knowledge in Persons with Schizophrenia
Authors: Ko Kyung-Hee , Park Jeoung-Weon , Jeong Chun-Ja
Published: September 2024

Purpose: This study was conducted to identify sexual experience, sex attitudes, and sex knowledge in persons with schizophrenia, and to explore the relationship between sex attitudes and sex knowledge.Methods: The subjects were 368 persons wrth schizophrenia in a mental health hospital. Data was collected in March 2008 using a structured questionnaire about general characteristics & sexual experience, and the inventory of sex attitudes & sex knowledge. Significance between degree of sex attitudes, sex knowledge and general characteristics, and sexual experience was analyzed by t-test, and ANOVA. The degree of relationship of sex attitudes and sex knowledge was analyzed by correlation coefficient. Results: The average score of sex attitudes was 3.39, and sex knowledge was 3.31. The level of sex attitudes was significantly different by education level, experience of receiving sex education, need for sex education, the number of times of masturbation, intersexual relationships, and sexual intercourse. The level of sex knowledge was significantly different by education level, economic status, experience of receiving sex education, need of sex education, experience of receiving consultation about sexual problems, sexual harassment, sexual abuse, intersexual relationships, and sexual intercourse. The relationship between sex attitudes and sex knowledge had a positive correlation. Conclusion: The findings suggest that sex attitudes and sex knowledge in persons with schizophrenia were associated with their sexual experiences including sex education. This information should be used to construct sexual education programs.
The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Problem Solving Capacity on Rehabilitation Outccxnes in Patients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Kim Yi Young , Baek Yong Mae , Park Hyun Sook
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine whether self-efficacy and problem solving capacity had a positive impact on rehabilitation outcomes(interpersonal relationship skill, daily living skill, and symptoms) in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: The subjects consisted of 390 patients with schizo phrenia who were attending 25 psychosocial rehabilitation centers. Data was analyzed by the SPSS and AMOS programs. Results: Self-efficacy showed a direct effect on problem solving capacity in patients with schizophrenia. Self-efficacy and problem solving capacity showed a direct effect on functioning(interpersonal relationship skill and daily living skill) and symptoms in patients with schizophrenia. Conclusion: These results suggest that function can be increased and symptoms can be decreased in patients with schizophrenia by increasing self-efficacy and problem solving capacity. Based on the outcomes of this study, it is necessary to design an intervention program that emphasizes increasing self-efficacy and problem solving capacity in order to increase function and decrease symptoms in patients with schizophrenia.
The Development and Effect of a Stress Management Program for the Aged at Home in a Small and Medium Local City
Authors: Ahn Hwang-Ran , Park Chan-Gyeong , Kang Young-Sil , Kim Eun-Sim , Kwon In-Soo , Oh Hyun-Sook , Jung Myun-Sook , Eun Young , Choi So-Young
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this research was to develop and evaluate a stress management program for the aged at home in a small and medium city. Methods: This study employed a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. Eighty elderly participants were selected from the enrolled members of 3 welfare centers and 6 senior room apartments and they were divided into an experimental group(40) and control group(40). The experimental group completed a stress management program for the elderly that consisted of a 4 session program, once a week over 4-weeks. The stress management program consisted of 4 educational programs to improve self-management behavior and humor therapy and was developed by analyzing published research and books. Effectiveness of the stress management program was evaluated by implementing the program with 40 elders living at home in a local city, one session a week, 2 hours per session over 4 weeks from March 10 to December 7, 2007. Results: The results indicated that significant differences were shown in stress and program effectiveness (smooth and positive emotion) between the experimental group and control group. Conclusion: The stress management program is effective for decreasing stress and increasing program effectiveness(smooth and positive emotion) of the aged at home in a small and medium city.
Impact of Childhood Trauma on Self-Harm Behavior in Patients with Eating Disorders and the Mediating Effect of Parental Conflict
Authors: Kong Seong Sook , Lee Jung Hyun , Shin Mi Yeon
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether specific forms of childhood trauma predict self-harm be havior and to investigate the mediating effects of their parental conflict between childhood trauma and self-harm behav ior in patients with eating disorders. Methods: Patients (n=128) who visited 'M 1 clinic for eating disorders participated in the study. Data was collected from April to September 2007 using the childhood trauma questionnaire, modified conflict tactics scale and self-harm Inventory. Results: The subjects showed high scores on childhood trauma and self-harm, and 98.4% of all participants self-reported experiencing at least one type of trauma. There were significant correlations between all types of childhood trauma, parental conflict and self-harm behavior. Emotional abuse, physical neglect, and sexual abuse were found to be significant predictors of self-harm behavior. We also found that parental conflict partially mediated the association between some forms of childhood trauma and self-harm behavior. Conclusion: Future inter ventions for patients with eating disorders should focus on assessing the possibility of childhood trauma and self-harm behaviors, and on interventions for trauma such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Couple therapy for the parents might contribute to preventing self-harm and suicide in patients with eating disorders.
The Experiences of the Families of Persons with AIDS
Authors: Joo Hye Joo
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the nature and structure of the experiences that the families of per sons with AIDS endure. Methods: This was qualitative research using the phenomenological method. Data, which was collected using an in-depth individual interview of five female caregivers, was analyzed by Colaizzi's method. Results: Six themes emerged from the analysis: 'Denial of reality* is the unimaginable feeling after discovering one of the family members is infected. 'Disease to be buried secretly in their heart' is the yoke to bear as well as the distress to conceal the AIDS infection. 'Resigned acceptance and incessant caring' is a coping method for their fight against AIDS, unwill ingly accepting it. 'Relative and absolute burden' is family responsibility, relatively or absolutely more serious and intoler able compared with other diseases. 'Inevitable sense of family duty* is a family feeling, intolerable yet unable to give up the infected, and the importance and growth of family is recognized while looking after the infected. Wshes for a better future' means a need for recovery and prejudice from AIDS. Conclusion: This study is expected to be useful in the devel opment of nursing strategies and interventions for the families of persons with AIDS.
A Comparison of Social Support, Self-Esteem, and Social Adjustment of Mentally Disabled Living at Residential Facilities and Home
Authors: Kim Eun Ha , Kim Yoon Hee
Published: September 2024

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify social support, self-esteem, and social adjustment of the men tally disabled living in residential facilities compared to those living at home. Methods: Data was collected from 64 mentally disabled living at residential facilities and 63 mentally disabled living at home from December 10, 2006 to January 30,2007 by using the survey instruments. Results: The study showed social support, self-esteem, and social adjustment of mentally disabled living at residential facilities were higher than those living at home (p=.001, .03, and .002, respectively). Social support had a positive relationship with self-esteem (r=.40, p<.001), and so cial support had a positive relationship with social adjustment (r=.45, p<.001). Conclusion: This study suggests that mentally disabled persons need to live at residential facilities and take a programme of psychiatric social rehabilitation. Meanwhile, an increase in residential facilities is needed.