bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Analysis Toolbox: A Repeatable and Reproducible Software Tool for Quantitative Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Analysis
Authors: Girgis Jessica M. , Saukkonen Daniel , Hüther Alexander , Alibhai A. Yasin , Moult Eric M. , Abu-Qamar Omar , Fujimoto James G. , Baumal Caroline R. , Witkin Andre J. , Duker Jay S. , Waheed Nadia K.
Published: February 2023

Background and Objective:

The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) Analysis Toolkit (OAT), a custom-designed software package, as a repeatable and reproducible tool for computing OCTA metrics across different devices.

Materials and Methods:

Fourteen participants were imaged using three devices. Foveal avascular zone, vessel index, vessel length index, and vessel diameter index were calculated using the OAT. Repeatability and reproducibility were assessed using the coefficient of variation and interclass correlation coefficient (ICC).

Results:

Analysis of identical images demonstrated perfect levels of repeatability for all metrics (coefficient of variation 0%), which was a consequence of the software being deterministic (ie, producing the same outputs for the same inputs). Foveal avascular zone ICC values were in the excellent-to-good range (I
CC
> 0.6) for all devices. All values for vessel index (VI), vessel length index, and vessel diameter index fell in the good-to-fair (I
CC
> 0.4) or excellent-to-good range, except for vessel index analysis in the Cirrus device (I
CC
= 0.34).

Conclusions:

The OAT appears to be a reliable tool that may enable comparison between OCTA data sets acquired on different imaging instruments, thereby facilitating a more consistent approach to OCTA analysis.

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Ophthalmic Surg Lasers Imaging Retina
2023;54:114–122.]
Differences in the Mediating Role of HL in Socioeconomic Inequalities in Health Across Age Groups: Results from the Dutch Doetinchem Cohort Study
Authors: Klokgieters Silvia S. , Picavet H. Susan J. , Huisman Martijn , Monique Verschuren W. M. , Uiters Ellen A. H. , Kok Almar A.L.
Published: February 2023

Background:

Although it is known that health literacy (HL) plays an explanatory role in educational inequalities in health, it is unknown whether this role varies across age groups.

Objective:

The purpose of this study was to investigate whether the mediating role of HL in educational inequalities in four health outcomes varies across age groups: age 46 to 58 years, age 59 to 71 years, and age 72 to 84 years.

Methods:

We used data from the Dutch Doetinchem Cohort Study, which included 3,448 participants. We included years of education as predictor, chronic illness prevalence and incidence, mental and self-perceived health as outcomes, and HL, based on self-report, as mediator. We used multiple-group mediation models to compare indirect effects across age groups.

Key Results:

In the complete sample without age stratification, HL partly mediated the effect of education on all health outcomes except for incidence of chronic diseases. These indirect effect estimates were larger for subjective (self-perceived health, proportion mediated [PM] = 37%, and mental health,
PM
= 37%) than for objective health outcomes (prevalence of chronic disease,
PM
= 17%). For the prevalence of chronic disease, the indirect effect estimate was significantly larger among individuals age 46 to 58 years compared to individuals age 59 to 71 years and for incidence of chronic disease also compared to individuals age 72 to 84 years. All other indirect effect estimates did not differ significantly between age groups. Using an alternative cut-off point for HL or adjusting for cognitive functioning did not meaningfully change the results.

Conclusions:

Overall, we found that the explanatory role of HL in educational inequalities in mental and subjective health was stable but that it varied across age groups for chronic diseases, where it was largest among individuals age 46 to 58 years. Future studies may investigate the benefits of starting to intervene on HL from a younger age but means to improve HL may also benefit the subjective health of older adults with lower education.

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HLRP: HL Research and Practice
. 2023;7(1):e26–e38.]

Plain Language Summary:

This study examined age-group differences in the mediating role of HL in the relationship between education and health. Overall, we found that the explanatory role of HL in educational inequalities in mental and subjective health was stable but that it varied across age groups for chronic diseases, where it was largest among individuals age 46 to 58 years compared to individuals age 59 to 71 years and individuals age 72 to 84 years.
Development of Mothers' Health Literacy: Findings From the KUNO-Kids Study
Authors: Pawellek Maja , Köninger Angela , Melter Michael , Kabesch Michael , Apfelbacher Christian , Brandstetter Susanne ,   KUNO-Kids Study Group
Published: February 2023

Background and Objective:

The aim of this study was to analyze the longitudinal development of health literacy (HL) in a large cohort of new mothers in Germany and to investigate which determinants are associated with the initial HL level and with change over time.

Methods:

Longitudinal data from 1,363 mothers participating with their child in the KUNO-Kids Health Study was used; data were collected at birth of the child (baseline), after 6 and 12 months, using interviews and self-report questionnaires. The HL of mothers was assessed with the health care scale of the European Health Literacy Survey Questionnaire, which has 16 items on accessing, understanding, appraising, and applying health information in the health care setting. Latent growth curve models were used to analyze average trajectories and predictors of HL in the total sample and in the subgroup of first-time mothers.

Key Results:

HL values increased from baseline (
M
= 35.46, standard deviation [
SD
] = 7.34) over 6 months (
M
= 37.31,
SD
= 7.31) to 12 months (
M
= 38.01,
SD
= 7.41). The increase was statistically significant in the total sample (1.188, standard error [SE] = 0.087,
p
< .001) and in the subgroup of first-time mothers (1.357,
SE
= 0.113,
p
<. 001), with a steeper trajectory for mothers with lower HL at baseline. Several personal and situational variables were associated with HL at baseline (e.g., education, child health) and with its development (e.g., number of children).

Conclusion:

Overall, new mothers became slightly more health literate during their child's first year of life. However, some groups of mothers could benefit from support in developing HL skills even before childbirth. [

HLRP: Health Literacy Research and Practice
. 2023;7(1):e39–e51.

]

Plain Language Summary:

We investigated how health literacy (that is the ability to find, understand, and apply health information) develops in new mothers in Germany. Mothers told us that this ability slightly improved during the child's first year of life. Some mothers still have difficulties in dealing with health information; these mothers should be supported even before childbirth.
Medical diagnosis for the problem of Chikungunya disease using soft rough sets
Authors: El-Bably Mostafa K. , Abu-Gdairi Radwan , El-Gayar Mostafa A.
Published: February 2023

One of the most difficulties that doctors face when diagnosing a disease is making an accurate decision to correctly determine the nature of the injury. This is attributable to the similarity of symptoms for different diseases. The current work is devoted to proposing new mathematical methodologies to help in precise decision-making in the medical diagnosis of the problem of Chikungunya virus disease through the use of soft rough sets. In fact, we introduce some improvements for soft rough sets (given by Feng et al.). We suggest a new approach to studying roughness through the use of soft sets to find approximations of any set, i.e., so-called "soft $ \delta $-rough sets". To illustrate this approach, we compare it with the previous studies and prove that the proposed approach is more accurate than the previous works. The proposed approach is more accurate than Feng et al. approach and extends the scope of applications because the problem of soft upper approximation is solved. The main characterizations of the presented technique are elucidated. Some important relations related to soft $ \delta $-rough approximations (such as soft $ \delta $-memberships, soft $ \delta $-equality and soft $ \delta $-inclusion) are provided and their properties are examined. In addition, an important medical application in the diagnosis of the problem of Chikungunya virus using soft $ \delta $-rough sets is provided with two algorithms. These algorithms were tested on fictitious data in order to compare them to existing methods which represent simple techniques to use in MATLAB. Additionally, we examine the benefits and weaknesses of the proposed approach and present a plan for some upcoming work.
Nontrivial solutions for a fourth-order Riemann-Stieltjes integral boundary value problem
Authors: Zhang Keyu , Li Yaohong , Xu Jiafa , O'Regan Donal
Published: February 2023

In this paper we study a fourth-order differential equation with Riemann-Stieltjes integral boundary conditions. We consider two cases, namely when the nonlinearity satisfies superlinear growth conditions (we use topological degree to obtain an existence theorem on nontrivial solutions), when the nonlinearity satisfies a one-sided Lipschitz condition (we use the method of upper-lower solutions to obtain extremal solutions).
Genetics of fertility: Time to explore
Authors: Raguraman S.
Published: February 2023

Disorders in human Genetics impact their reproductive potential in several ways such as fertility, retaining fertility and fertility treatment outcomes. However, alterations in genes might be harmless or can bring about detrimental outcomes. Understanding the impact of genetics on reproduction is essential to have better fertility outcomes. An individualized assessment of a couple to identify the underlying aetiology related to genetic problems along with genetic testing is considered the first step of the solution. Moreover, assisted reproductive technologies (ART) are a possible fertility treatment option to address feasible genetic problems even before the establishment of pregnancy. A pre-ART assessment of a couple with potential genetic problems can be carried out with expanded carrier screening and genetic analysis of the gametes and embryo during the ART procedure to detect abnormalities and select a healthy embryo are play an indispensable role to overcome this puzzle.
Perceptions of medical students regarding the anatomy curriculum and its relevance to clinical activities
Authors: Udhayakumar S. , Jinthujan S. , Visakapavan G.
Published: February 2023

Knowledge of anatomy is crucial for safe and efficient clinical practice. Therefore, it is important to have a structured curriculum and teaching methodologies for efficient learning by the students. In this context, curriculum should be reformed based on students’ feedback and expert opinions.  This descriptive cross-sectional study was to assess the perceptions of medical students regarding the anatomy curriculum and its relevance to clinical activities based on the feedback of gross anatomy teaching from medical students of para clincal and clinical studies.  A Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data from 319 students.  Nearly 65 – 71 % of the students have mentioned that the time allocated to learn anatomy is sufficient for them.  Nearly 86 % of the students have commented to have case-based learning to improve the clinical relevance of anatomy. Regarding the assessment, 75 % of students said to include more case scenarios in essay.
Results of our study demonstrated that anatomy syllabus is adequate to integrate with clinical practice and the time allocated to learn anatomy is sufficient.
Cervical cancer screening coverage and the availability of healthcare resources for public health midwives in the Jaffna district
Authors: Hetharany M. , Santhirakanth S. , Wijeweera P. G. S. K. , Rajeev G. , Surenthirakumaran R.
Published: February 2023

Effective cervical cancer screening requires high rates of service coverage. Very little is known about the determinants of cervical cancer screening coverage in Sri Lanka. This study aims to describe the association between the availability of resources for public health midwives (PHM), sociodemographic and work-related factors, and cervical cancer screening coverage in the Jaffna district in northern Sri Lanka.  A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among field PHMs working in Jaffna District in 2019. Data were collected with a pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire at the monthly Medical Officer of Health conferences. Data were analysed with SPSS (v21). Frequencies, percentages and the Chi Squared test were used in the analysis. The critical level was set at 0.05.
A total of 131 (of 144) field PHMs working in Jaffna district participated in the study (response rate 91%). Over half (n=67, 51%) had >10 years’ work experience, 44% (n=58) covered an additional PHM area and 48% (n=63) reported having received training in organising cervical cancer screening. In the sample, 49% (n=64) of  PHMs reported having all essential facilities for cervical cancer screening and 48 (75%) achieved ≥50% coverage. Although 11 PHMs (8%) achieved 100% coverage, less than half the sample (n=54, 41%) achieved the Ministry of Health target of ≥70% coverage. Achieving 50% coverage was significantly associated with the availability of all essential facilities (p=0.01) and work experience (p=0.03), but not with having received training in organising cervical cancer screening (p=0.73). None of the selected sociodemographic and work-related factors were associated with having achieved the target of ≥ 70% coverage.
Public health facilities and human resources are essential for improving cervical cancer screening coverage in Jaffna and elsewhere in Sri Lanka.
Ethical leadership in relation to employee commitment in a South African manufacturing company
Authors: Mitonga-Monga Jeremy , Mokhethi Masase E. , Keswa Busisiwe S. , Lekoma Boitumelo S. , Mathebula Leona X. , Mbatha Lindiwe F.
Published: February 2023

Orientation: Ethically questionable practices have given rise to a tremendous interest in studying leaders’ ethical behaviours, which have become a subject of interest for scholars and practitioners alike, and how they could affect employee loyalty positively.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between ethical leadership and organisational commitment in a South African steel industry.Motivation for the study: Previous research on the influence of ethical leadership on employee commitment suggests that ethical leaders are those who inspire, motivate and foster an ethical culture that enhances the psychological connection and well-being of workers.Research design, approach, and method: This research was quantitative and employed a cross-sectional approach. The measuring instruments were the Ethical Leaders Behaviour Questionnaire and the Organisational Commitment Scale. A convenience sample (N = 200) was drawn from among permanent employees at South African steel manufacturing company. Correlation and multiple regression analyses were conducted.Main findings: The results indicate that the participants’ perceptions of ethical leadership related positively to the level that ethical leadership predicted organisational commitment.Practical and managerial implications: The results of this study have interesting implications for management and human resource professionals, as they can use the information during leadership development training to promote and encourage ethical behaviour and psychological attachment among employees. The data might also be utilised to establish a culture of responsibility, which could increase employee dedication. Ethical leadership appeared as a crucial component of organisational commitment, which may result in reduced inclination to leave and absenteeism. The data might be used by management to enforce and encourage ethical behaviour, which could increase employee commitment.Contribution or value-addition: The findings of this research will add to the body of knowledge about the relationship between ethical leadership and organisational commitment in the context of South African steel industry, while emphasising the practical implications for line managers and behavioural practitioners.
Spiritual leadership within the ambit of African Management philosophies using interactive qualitative analysis
Authors: Sibanda Khumbulani , Grobler Anton
Published: February 2023

Orientation: This research is about a focus group of managers and their experiences relating to spiritual leadership in the South African context.Research purpose: To critically examine mainstream spiritual leadership, within the context of African management philosophies (AMP), towards describing and prosing a southern African spiritual leadership scale.Motivation for the study: A systematic literature review revealed a stark gap in empirical evidence of the existence of spiritual leadership as a harbinger of employee contentment, welfare, and organisational success in Africa.Research design, approach and method: Through the interactive qualitative analysis (IQA) process, data from eight managers were collected and analysed, and an interrogation of the existence of spiritual leadership via the African lens using AMP typologies was conducted. An exploratory qualitative study was conducted via a focus group of eight managers drawn using biased sampling based on ‘distance and power’ analysis to the phenomena of spiritual leadership.Main findings: Connection to nature principles (nurturing) are a primary driver to employee welfare. Life as a universal current’s elements (compassion and empathy) influence Ubuntu principles, national culture principles (a set of behaviours, customs, and beliefs) and Indigenous knowledge systems (unadulterated knowledge). Ubuntu also influences co-operative teamwork (togetherness) which is a circulator in the scale that triggers intrinsic motivation which is impacted by traditionalism (adherence to accepted customs and beliefs), and communalism principles (belonging to a community). Intrinsic motivation impacts employee turnover which is influenced by engagement, performance, productivity, and mythology (African myths and lore). Employee turnover ultimately influences employee welfare which is a primary outcome.Contribution or value add: This research helps undergird spiritual leadership in the South African context by equipping leaders with a new paradigm that uses local management principles that measures its enablers and inhibitors.
Liturgical transformation of Diocesan Church in Palangkaraya, Indonesia
Authors: Hamu Fransiskus J. , Sihombing Adison A. , Prasojo Zaenuddin H. , Martasudjita Emanuel P.D. , Firmanto Antonius D.
Published: February 2023

The congregation is challenged by modern times that require various life adjustments, including priestly pastoral ministry. Therefore, this study examined the pastoral ministry style for the parishioner’s rural community of St. Petrus Paulus Ampah Diocese in Palangka Raya. A descriptive qualitative approach was used with data collected using participatory observations, in-depth interviews and document studies. Furthermore, the data analysis involved reducing, displaying and process verification. The participants included parish priests, catechists and station council administrators. The results showed that the congregations did not participate in church activities because the pastoral ministry style did not fulfil their needs, economic factors and lack of Catholic faith knowledge. Therefore, the church authorities in pastoral ministry should create a holistic and transformative congregation based on their needs. The current pastoral ministry practice is based on ecclesiastical organisation building and worship (liturgy) focused service. The church should simultaneously conduct catechism practices and charitable diaconia such as social, economic and spiritual activities. This was an interdisciplinary study that focused on practical and pastoral theology, catechesis and social sciences on Catholics’ pastoral ministry style for rural communities.Contribution: Importantly, it contributes to the literature on pastoral style reforms focusing on the congregation’s socio-economic life. Therefore, it can improve the congregation’s interests, ecclesiastical activities and independence.
Representation of cultural values in Tempuutn Senarikng of Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung tribes
Authors: Putri Nina Queena H. , Andayani Andayani , Wardani Nugraheni E.
Published: February 2023

Tempuutn Senarikng is one Indonesian mythical folklore telling the origins of humans in the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung tribal communities. This research aims to represent the cultural values in Tempuutn Senarikng. This study is qualitative research using an ethnographic approach and interactive model data analysis techniques. The results show that Tempuutn Senarikng contains cultural values of the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung tribal communities explaining that (1) the nature of the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung people’s life is to try to avoid being cursed by praying and performing ceremonial rituals. (2) The nature of the work of the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung tribes is oriented to being a living. The work commonly carried out by the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung people is farming. (3) Human nature in space and time is oriented to the future so what they do now will also have an impact on the future. However, they do not forget the past as part of life lessons. Therefore, they always make offerings in the form of sacrificial animal blood and cooked food in every ceremony to be grateful for what they have obtained in life, to avoid disaster, and to facilitate all hopes. (4) The nature of human relations with nature is by always maintaining harmony. They always conduct various ceremonial activities to get rid of disturbing spirits from human life, and vice versa, they are always accompanied by good spirits. In other words, the folklore of Tempuutn Senarikng is the forerunner of the traditions and culture of the Dayak Benuaq and Tunjung tribal communities continuing to be undertaken to this day.Contribution: The article results can be used in scientific research in verbal literature, folklore, and ethnology fields.
Knowledge, attitude and practice on screening and early diagnosis of prostate cancer of primary health care providers in the Free State
Authors: Benedict Matthew O.A. , Steinberg Wilhelm J. , Claassen Frederik M. , Mofolo Nathaniel , Van Rooyen Cornel
Published: February 2023

Background: Prostate cancer is topmost in terms of incidence and mortality among men in sub-Saharan Africa, including South Africa. Prostate cancer screening is beneficial only to certain categories of men, making a rational screening approach necessary.Aim: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) regarding prostate cancer screening among primary health care (PHC) providers in the Free State, South Africa.Setting: Selected district hospitals, local clinics and general practice rooms.Methods: This was a cross-sectional analytical survey. Participating nurses and community health workers (CHWs) were selected through stratified random sampling. All available medical doctors and clinical associates were approached to participate, totalling 548 participants. Relevant information was obtained from these PHC providers using self-administered questionnaires. Both descriptive and analytical statistics were computed using Statistical Analysis System (SAS) Version 9. A p-value 0.05 was considered significant.Results: Most participants had poor knowledge (64.8%), neutral attitudes (58.6%) and poor practice (40.0%). Female PHC providers, lower cadre nurses and CHWs had lower mean knowledge scores. Not participating in prostate cancer–related continuing medical education was associated with poor knowledge (p 0.001), negative attitudes (p = 0.047) and poor practice (p 0.001).Conclusion: This study established appreciable KAP gaps relating to prostate cancer screening among PHC providers. Identified gaps should be addressed through the preferred teaching and learning strategies suggested by the participants.Contribution: This study establishes the need to address KAP gaps regarding prostate cancer screening among PHC providers; therefore necessitating the capacity-building roles of district family physicians.
The efficacy of injury screening for lower back pain in elite golfers
Authors: Quinn Samantha-Lynn , Olivier Benita , McKinon Warrick
Published: February 2023

Background: Injury prevention is a growing focus for golfers in general and for elite golfers in particular. Movement screening has been proposed as a possible cost-effective means of identifying underlying risk factors and is widely utilised by therapists, trainers and coaches.Objectives: Our study aimed to establish whether results from movement screening were associated with subsequent lower back injury in elite golfers.Methods: Our prospective longitudinal cohort study with one baseline time point included 41 injury-free young elite male golfers who underwent movement screening. After this, the golfers were monitored for 6 months for lower back pain.Results: Seventeen golfers developed lower back pain (41%). Screening tests that were able to differentiate golfers who developed and those who did not develop lower back pain, included: rotational stability test on the non-dominant side (p = 0.01, effect size = 0.27), rotational stability test on the dominant side (p = 0.03; effect size = 0.29) and plank score (p = 0.03; effect size = 0.24). There were no differences observed in any other screening tests.Conclusion: Out of 30 screening tests, only three tests were able to identify golfers not at risk of developing lower back pain. All three of these tests had weak effect sizes.Clinical implications: Movement screening was not effective in identifying elite golfers at risk of lower back pain in our study.
Assessing the Coverage of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Scheme and Out-of-Pocket Expenditure in Mysore Urban Slum Dwellers
Authors: Vadaga Vijaylakshmi Rao , Anil Deepak , Akbar Shabeena , Murthy M R Narayana , Doddaiah Sunil Kumar
Published: February 2023

Introduction:

In 2018, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), a part of the Ayushman Bharat scheme as a progressive step toward universal health coverage. The scheme was intended to provide health insurance for the socioeconomically deprived population. This study was undertaken to assess the coverage of the scheme and to assess the reduction in medical out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE).

Methods:

This was a cross-sectional study conducted among the urban slum dwellers in Mysuru. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for the study. Oral consent was taken from the participants before administering the questionnaire. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews. Statistical tests such as percentages and mean were calculated using SPSS software (Version 26, Licensed by JSSAHER).

Results:

The study was conducted among 104 individuals, of which 73% were females. Only 38 (33%) of the participants had PM-JAY cards while 59 (56.73%) did not have any health insurance. Thirty percentage (78.95%) of the card holders had utilized the insurance in the past 1 year and incurred an OOPE of Rs. 25,873/-. For all the cardholders, this amount was spent from their savings.

Conclusion:

The coverage of the scheme and OOPE reduction toward health care is still lacking. Greater measures need to be taken by medical officers, medicosocial workers, and other field workers to identify eligible households and help them avail the benefits of this scheme.
Availability of Blood Components and Utilization in a Teaching Hospital Blood Center
Authors: Raghu Suneetha , D Souza Linus Benedicta , Raghu M. N. , Yashovardhan Araveti
Published: February 2023

Background:

The quality of blood centers and transfusion services is judged by the timely availability of blood components and their effective utilization by those in need. Proper utilization of the needed blood components can also prevent the wastage of blood products. Stock management of blood and blood components will increase their maximum availability and utilization. Many studies have shown that a lack of blood and its components increases the risk of severe complications in patients who require blood transfusions on an emergency basis, such as during intraoperative or postpartum hemorrhage, in trauma patients with severe anemia, and so on. All the health-care sectors need supportive facilities to provide on-time services to their customers. Hospital image and the quality of health-care services will be influenced by customer and patient satisfaction. The blood center plays a vital role in that by providing lifesaving blood and its components on an emergency basis as well as to the needy population.

Objective:

The goals of this research are to examine the stock availability of blood and blood components, to determine the utilization of blood units based on consumer needs, and to discover and analyze blood and blood component waste before use.

Methodology:

A retrospective study was conducted in a teaching hospital blood center on stock verification and the issuing of blood components. The retrospective record analysis was performed for 18 months.

Sampling Method:

The availability of stock and the utilization of blood and blood components data were collected from January 2021 to June 2022 from registers maintained and documented in the blood center.

Conclusion:

Our study provided a clear picture of how to maintain the stock level of blood units and blood components by explicitly stating the percentage of collection, stock level maintained for emergency needs, and percentage of utilized blood and blood components. We were able to determine the number of blood and blood component discards throughout the study and the causes of these discards so that we could implement the best inventory control for blood units in accordance with our analysis of GroupWise blood units' stock level maintenance to satisfy customer needs.
Assessing Patient Safety Culture among Healthcare Providers at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Mukherjee Sneha , Aileen J
Published: February 2023

Background:

Patient safety is significant to improve the quality care in health-care organisations; hence, assessment of patient safety culture is the paramount need of the h. However, in middle- and low-income countries, the burden of patient safety is vital as the healthcare-related injuries and deaths are increasing, this is global health concern. The awareness of measuring patient safety culture needs to be improved in low- and middle-income countries and this can help in evaluating the culture and formulating interventions and also achieving the accreditation standards. National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) with a focus of patient safety has contributed largely in the quality of health care in Indian hospitals and witnessed progress and improvement. However, the challenges in a country like India are large and complex and need to be addressed systematically beyond the meeting accreditation standards.

Aim:

The aim of this study was to assess the level of perception among the healthcare providers at a tertiary care hospital.

Methods:

Cross-sectional study was conducted using The Hospital Survey on Patient Safety culture (HSOPSC v−1) tool to assess the level of perception of patient safety culture among healthcare providers. The survey was conducted among 400 respondents of tertiary care hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka (India) through a structured, open- and close-ended questionnaire. Participants were selected through nonprobability random sampling. Collected data were analyzed through composite scores, Chi-square, and Man–Whitney U-test for test.

Results:

The present study showed a highest positive response in teamwork within the units and the least in nonpunitive response to error. The domain hands off and transitions which requires cooperation from other departments also showed low positive responses in many studies including the present study (41.13%). For the data analyzed above regarding the perception of patient safety culture dimensions among the healthcare professionals, it was seen that there was a statistically significant association (0.0026) between the two variables that perception and safety culture existing in the hospital.

Conclusion:

After comparing between experience and level of perception among healthcare providers, it was concluded that the Chi-square value is 0.04 which is statistically significant and there is a significant association between positions and level of perception. Therefore, our study indicates that there is a high need to develop strategies related to certain safety domains that urgently need improvement in this hospital.
Computational Research of Music Criticism between 1878 and 1941 in Serbian
Authors: Perković Ivana , Zečević Anđelka
Published: February 2023

The article deals with the critical writing on music in the digitized newspapers in the Svetozar Marković University Library in Belgrade. The multidisciplinary research aims to connect the quantitative and qualitative analysis of the musical critics in Serbian in the period between 1878 and 1941, and to explore how to combine both the computational and traditional musicological approaches.
Greenium: Myth or Reality - Do Green Bonds have Lower Yields?
Authors: Ivančević Milo
Published: February 2023

This paper investigates the yields of green and brown bonds by employing regression analysis and controlling for the sector and several other conventional variables that may influence yield. The study is conducted on a sample of over 5,000 bonds, with more than 650 green bonds. All bonds are collected from the investment grade government, supranational, and/or corporate bond universe, issued in currency EUR. The study results showed that there is no significant difference between the yields on green and conventional bonds, for the government and corporate sector. For these sectors, green and conventional bonds are seen as perfect substitutes. However, green bonds of supranational institutions seem to have significantly lower yields than conventional bonds.
Financing of Wind Energy Projects in Serbia: Current Status and Future Prospects
Authors: Spasenić Željko , Benković Slađana , Sredojević Slađana
Published: February 2023

In recent years, renewable energy deployment is becoming an important goal for increasing number of countries including Serbia. Owing to an outdated energy infrastructure that is inherited from Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and a slow pace of energy transition, approximately 66% of Serbia’s electricity is still generated by coal-fired power plants. Serbia’s energy strategy is oriented toward clean energy, whereby wind energy has increasing role for energy transition. This study investigates the current practice of wind energy project finance in Serbia based on a case study approach. We conclude that significant progress has been made over the last decade. However, future development is strongly dependent on the update of national legislation, energy sector stability and the availability of suitable financing sources to support new projects.
Distribusi Spasial Suhu dan Salinitas di Perairan Selat Haruku
Authors: Tubalawony Simon , Kalay Degen Erasmus , Hukubun Wiwien Gaby , Hukubun Ronald Darlly
Published: February 2023

Perairan Selat Haruku memiliki pergerakan massa air yang sangat fluktuatif diakibatkan oleh berbagai faktor oseanografi, sehingga menjadikan kolom perairan sangatlah dinamis. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji dan menganalisis karakteristik oseanografi fisik perairan berupa sebaran suhu dan salinitas. Data penelitian diambil dan direkam oleh CTD pada setiap transek kemudian ditabulasi dan dianalisis menggunakan Microsoft Excel, Surfer dan Ocean Data View (ODV). Hasil analisis data menunjukan nilai suhu pada stasiun pengamatan, dari permukaan laut hingga kedalaman 25 m berkisar antara 28,71–29,6 oC sedangkan kedalaman 50–100 m kisaran suhu antara 24,68–28,11 oC. Distribusi nilai salinitas perairan permukaan laut hingga kedalaman 25 m berkisar 33,12–33,60 psu sedangkan kedalaman 50–100 m kisaran suhu antara 33,83–34,38 psu. Karakteristik massa air dipengaruhi oleh massa air dari Laut Banda dan Laut Seram, masukan air tawar dari daratan, serta aktivitas masyarakat di pesisir. Secara umum kolom perairan memiliki stratifikasi suhu dan salinitas yang berbeda-beda untuk setiap kedalaman. Kondisi suhu akan semakin menurun, dan nilai salinitas akan bertambah seiring bertambahnya kedalaman.
On the motive of O'Grady's six dimensional hyper-K\"{a}hler varieties
Authors: Floccari Salvatore
Published: February 2023

We prove that the rational Chow motive of a six dimensional hyper-K\"{a}hler variety obtained as symplectic resolution of O'Grady type of a singular moduli space of semistable sheaves on an abelian surface $A$ belongs to the tensor category of motives generated by the motive of $A$. We in fact give a formula for the rational Chow motive of such a variety in terms of that of the surface. As a consequence, the conjectures of Hodge and Tate hold for many hyper-K\"{a}hler varieties of OG6-type.

Comment: 10 pages; final version, published in EPIGA
Controversias socioeconómicas sobre la tecnología
Authors: Albarracín Sánchez Daniel
Published: February 2023

¿Merece la IV Revolución industrial el status que se le confiere? ¿La revolución digital está promoviendo una nueva etapa de prosperidad económica? ¿Qué supone para la organización del trabajo y el empleo? Hacemos un repaso selectivo de las diferentes posturas más significativas sobre la tecnología. Tomando el marco teórico y perspectiva de la teoría de las ondas largas de acumulación, sugerida por Ernest Mandel, tratamos de responder a estas preguntas. A la luz de la evolución de la acumulación, la rentabilidad o la productividad, y considerando los límites biofísicos con los que se está topando el productivismo industrial, se plantean dudas sobre la inauguración, a escala mundial, de una nueva onda larga expansiva a causa de esta revolución digital.
Debates clásicos, modernos y contemporáneos sobre la educación cívica
Authors: López-Meseguer de Esteban Rafael
Published: February 2023

La educación cívica se ha convertido en una de las demandas políticas y sociales más acuciantes de nuestro tiempo, provocando la proliferación de debates a propósito de si la ciudadanía es educable y cómo, así como una preocupación por aquello que ha de constituir los cimientos o las bases de la educación cívica en los sistemas educativos. Este tipo de alegatos y controversias, sin embargo, no son novedosas, hasta el punto de que tendrían una marcada continuidad a lo largo de la tradición occidental de pensamiento político y educativo. Siendo así, este trabajo pretende mostrar la genealogía de los principales debates a propósito de la educación cívica, con el objetivo de contextualizar y dotar de mayor coherencia los análisis que se llevan a cabo en la actualidad.
De lo ideológico a lo afectivo. Lecturas actuales sobre la participación y la polarización juvenil ante el auge de la derecha radical
Authors: Ruiz Díaz Lucas J. , Danet Alina
Published: February 2023

El artículo estudia la participación política y polarización juvenil ante el auge de la derecha radical en España. Tras analizar fuentes secundarias recientes y la representación periodística del fenómeno durante las últimas elecciones andaluzas, identificamos los componentes afectivos de la polarización política juvenil, en un contexto de desideologización y emocionalización del comportamiento político, asociado en la actualidad al creciente apoyo a formaciones de la derecha radical. La volatilidad del voto juvenil, el efecto generacional y el desapego de la juventud hacia las instituciones y formas de participación convencional, explican además su preferencia por otras formas no convencionales de participación política.
Juventud y liderazgo como ejes del voto en el escenario postpandemia
Authors: Megías Adrián , Mora Alberto , Villaplana F. Ramón
Published: February 2023

En el presente artículo respondemos a la pregunta «¿qué explica la intención de voto en el escenario postpandemia?» a partir de un modelo logístico binario que identifica los condicionantes del comportamiento electoral de la población española respecto a los principales cuatro partidos de ámbito nacional, con datos del Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas. El análisis muestra que, en primer lugar, la juventud –población de 18 a 34 años- resulta una variable importante en la explicación de una mayor probabilidad de votar por Unidas Podemos y de menores probabilidades de votar por PSOE o por Partido Popular, mientras que el factor edad apenas interfiere en el voto a Vox. La otra variable de gran poder predictivo es la valoración realizada a los líderes, tanto positiva hacia el líder del partido más cercano al elector como negativa al resto de líderes políticos. Por otra parte, se muestran signos moderados de voto económico entre los potenciales votantes de Unidas Podemos y de Vox así como una menor probabilidad de voto femenino para ambos, especialmente acusada para el partido ultraconservador. La ideología queda en un tercer plano, resultando moderadamente explicativa sólo para el voto al PP. En conclusión, la juventud y el liderazgo se establecen como los principales factores predictivos del voto en el escenario postpandemia y frente a un nuevo ciclo electoral en 2023.
Risk Assessment Study of Domestic Wastewater Pollution in Kolaka Utara Regency: Geographic Information System Approach
Authors:   Public Health Science study program, Faculty of Public Health, UniversitasHalu Oleo, Indonesia, Jumakil Jumakil , Sabilu Yusuf ,   Public Health Science study program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Halu Oleo, Indonesia, Saptaputra Syawal Kamiluddin ,   Public Health Science study program, Faculty of Public Health, Universitas Halu Oleo, Indonesia, Indaryani Indaryani ,   North Kolaka RegencyHealth Office, Indonesia
Published: February 2023

Background: The community in North Kolaka Regency already has an open system of household waste water disposal, but there are still many found in a damaged, cracked and even perforated condition. In addition, there are also those who make the channel not watertight by digging the soil in the form of a ditch. They also still use a stool that is not tight on one side. The purpose of this study was to determine the risk index of domestic wastewater pollution. Method: This type of research is quantitative research with geographic information systems approach. Data was collected by survey method using questionnaires and observation sheets. The sample in this study was 5,320. Data analysis using equal interval on Quantum GIS application version 3.26.0. Result: In the parameters of the safe suspect tank, most of the 5,320 respondents (99%) have an unsafe suspect septic tank, while 1% have a safe suspect tank. For the parameters of pollution due to the disposal of the contents of the septic tank, most of the 5,320 respondents (99.8%) are not safe against contamination of the contents of the septic tank, while 0.2% is classified as safe. And for the parameters of pollution due to waste water discharge channels from 5,320 respondents, most (73%) are classified as unsafe and the remaining 27% are classified as safe. Conclusion: North Kolaka Regency 4 Districts with a risk index value are included in the moderate risk category, namely Tolala, Porehu, Central Pakue, and North Pakue Districts. 6 Districts are included in the high risk category, namely Batu Putih, Ngapa, Tiwu, Lasusua, Ranteangin, and Wawo Districts. While the other 5 sub-districts are in the very high category, namely Pakue, Watunohu, Kodeoha, Katoi, and Lambai sub-districts.
Proposed Stress Management Strategies to Accelerate Organizational Change at Greeneration Foundation: A Change Management Approach
Authors:   Master of Business Administration, School of Business and Management Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia, 40132, Gumelar Satya Fajar , Pratama Andika Putra ,   Master of Business Administration, School of Business and Management Bandung Institute of Technology, Bandung, Indonesia, 40132
Published: February 2023

Nowadays, climate change and other forms of environmental degradation area among defining challenges at present. Moreover, these several things are not only experienced in Indonesia, as well as other countries experiencing the same problem. To overcome the existing problems, of course, there needs to be joint synergies from all elements of society and the government to answer them. Greeneration Foundation (GF) as a a member of Indonesian Philanthropy aims to advance philanthropy and contribute to the goals of social justice and sustainable development in Indonesia. In 2022, the Greeneration Foundation is rearranging and consolidating its business foundations, product research and development, and business ideas based on funding sources coming from the individuals themselves. Furthermore, this changing of organization foundations doesn’t mean it doesn’t cause problems for the employee at Greeneration Foundation. Meanwhile, in undergoing these changes not all individual organizations are able to adapt or cope with the changes made, so of course there are impacts felt by individuals such as tension or stress. Therefore, the authors conducted research related to the correlation of work stress and organizational changes carried out by the Greeneration Foundation to serve as evaluation material for the Greeneration Foundation. This research was conducted on Greeneration Foundation employees with the aim of knowing the correlation between work stress and organizational changes faced by employees at Greeneration Foundation. In this study the authors collected data using a questionnaire with a total sample of 30 respondents and used a type of sample that is saturated sample. The data analysis technique used is quantitative analysis with the linear regression method using the help of the IBM SPSS Statistics program. Based on the results of the research conducted, it shows a level of work stress of 59.0% and organizational change of 68.0% which is in a fairly high category. Based on the following results, work stress and organizational change have a positive and significant correlation with a correlation value of 63.9%. Based on this research, the high level of work stress certainly has the potential to become even higher if proper management is not carried out, especially in the individual and organizational aspects. So that the Greeneration Foundation needs to manage the stress level of employees in order to accelerate organizational changes.
Many Practices of Global Ayurveda: A Comparative Study of Delhi Government Hospital and Charity Hospital in Berlin
Authors:   Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi, Mallick Sharmistha
Published: February 2023

The paper attempts to draw some comparisons between government hospitals (co-located) in Delhi and Charity hospital in Berlin. The paper is ethnographic in nature and my main focus is on the way Ayurveda functions in these two different settings. The sociological analysis of these ethnographical comparisons reveals many forms and practices of global Ayurveda. The comparison has many similarities and differences but at fundamental level not necessarily is antagonistic to each other. The fieldwork is done over two years in Delhi and Berlin where I have looked at the different models of medical integration and how they function.