bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Continued Influence of an English-as-an-Additional-Language Nursing Student Support Group
Authors: Choi Liza Lai Shan 
Published: October 2019

Background:
English-as-an-additional-language (EAL) nursing students are more likely to experience academic challenges than traditional nursing students whose primary language is English. To support EAL student success, a novel support group was established to address both the academic and nonacademic issues faced by these students.

Method:
A hermeneutic approach was used to explore the perceived influence of a nursing student support group on EAL student success in a Canadian undergraduate nursing setting. Through individual interviews, a rich understanding of the lived experience of EAL nursing students was obtained.

Results:
The EAL Nursing Student Support Program provided a holistic approach to EAL student success, encompassing both academic and psychosocial support provisions embedded in discipline-specific curricula. Individual interviews regarding support group provisions revealed the perceived importance of balance, resiliency, helping others, culture, a safe place, social aspects, and group environment.

Conclusion:

The continued success of this program necessitates the funding of this support group and other disciplinary support programs that provide comprehensive, discipline-specific approaches to EAL support, arguing against the centralized model of academic aid seen in many postsecondary institutions.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2019;58(11):647–652.]
Building Empathy and Professional Skills in Global Health Nursing Through Theatre Monologues
Authors: Baker Helen F. , Moreland Patricia J. , Thompson Lisa M. , Clark-Youngblood E. Morgan , Solell-Knepler Pele R. , Palmietto Nichole L. , Gossett Neeley A. 
Published: October 2019

Background:
As part of a global health professional development class, the authors designed an educational activity for nursing students to write and perform 5-minute monologues based on interviews with individuals involved in global health. The goals of this educational activity included developing empathy, teaching qualitative research methods, and strengthening writing and presentation skills while encouraging students to engage with global health practitioners and real-world global health recipients.

Method:
Groups of four to five students used information from interviews with key informants working or receiving care in the global health context to develop monologues with the assistance of theatre professionals. Students presented the monologues at the end of the semester.

Results:
Student self-report and feedback from key informants indicated success in fulfilling the learning objectives.

Conclusion:

The innovative use of a monologue-based theatre component in an academic course increased empathy in undergraduate nursing students.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2019;58(11):653–656.]
A Practical Guide for Implementing a Holistic Admissions Review
Authors: Rosenberg Lisa 
Published: October 2019

Background:
Various minorities in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, and socioeconomic status experience poorer health outcomes than those in the majority. Evidence indicates that provider diversity is associated with improved access to care for minorities, increased patient satisfaction, improved outcomes, and better educational experiences for health professions students.

Method:
The holistic admissions review is a flexible, individualized way of assessing an applicant's capabilities through consideration of experiences, attributes, and metrics (EAMs) that can serve as an important tool in diversifying the nursing workforce.

Results:
This article discusses (a) critical elements that must be addressed during the development and implementation of a holistic admissions review and (b) the creation and use of a scoring rubric based on the EAMs identified.

Conclusion:

The implementation of a rubric was found to be a helpful tool to create a more thoughtful review of noncognitive factors and greater diversity in the student body.

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J Nurs Educ
. 2019;58(11):669–673.]
Curve Estimation Models for Estimation and Prediction of Impact Factor and CiteScore Using the Journal Percentiles: A Case Study of Telecommunication Journals
Authors: Okagbue Hilary I , Adamu Patience I , Bishop Sheila A , Obasi Emmanuela C M , Akinola Adedotun O 
Published: October 2019

The impact factor and CiteScore of journals are known to be positively correlated with journal percentile but the use of the later to predict the formers are scarcely discussed, especially for journals in a specific subject classifications based on the web of science. This paper proposed different curve estimation models for predicting the impact factor and CiteScore of 89 telecommunication journals using their corresponding percentiles. Out of the 11 models, only Logistic, exponential, Growth and Compound models are the best models for predicting the impact factor and CiteScore using their corresponding journal percentiles. The models were chosen because of their high values of R Square and Adjusted R Square and low values of the standard error of the estimates. In addition, strong significant positive correlations were obtained between impact factor and the CiteScore of the journals. The findings will help authors and editors in decision making as regards to manuscript submission and planning.
Radiation dose reference card for interventional radiology procedures: Experience in a tertiary referral centre
Authors: Varghese Anna , Keshava Shyamkumar N , Moses Vinu , Koshy George , Mammen Suraj , Ahmed Munawwar , Livingstone Roshan S 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background: Fluoroscopy-guided interventions can potentially increase radiation risk to patients, if awareness on angiographic imaging technique and radiation dose is neglected. Aim: To develop patient radiation dose reference card from standardized imaging techniques for various radiology interventions performed using flat detector based angiography system. Materials and Methods: Real-time monitoring of angiographic exposure parameters and radiation dose were performed for 16 types of radiological interventions. Effective dose (ED) was estimated from dose area product (DAP) using PCXMC Monte Carlo simulation software. Radiation risk levels were estimated based on Biological Effects of Ionising radiation (BEIR) report VII predictive models for an Asian population. Results: Pulse rates of 7.5 pps and 0.6 mm Copper filtration during fluoroscopy and 4 frames per second (fps) and 0.1-0.3 mm Cu filtration during image acquisitions were found to reduce radiation dose. Owing to increased number of image acquisitions, DAP was highest during diagnostic spinal angiography 186.7 Gycm2 (44.0–377.5). This resulted in highest ED of 59.4 mSv with moderate risk levels (1 in 1000 to 1 in 500). Most of the radiological interventions had low radiation risk levels (1 in 10,000 to 1 in 1000). Conclusion: The patient radiation dose reference card is valuable to the medical community and can aid in patient counselling on radiation induced risk from radiological interventions.
Oryctes rhinoceros larva oil supplementation improves tissue antioxidant status in cholesterol-fed rats
Authors: Oluba Olarewaju 
Published: October 2019

Experimental evidence from previous study has demonstrated the hypolipidemic effects of Oryctes rhinoceros oil (ORO) when fed as a supplement to a cholesterol-based diet. Due to renew interest in the consumption of insect derived oil, the present study was designed to elucidate the effect of Oryctes rhinoceros oil (ORO) supplementation in comparison to vitamin E on oxidative status in some tissues of rats fed a cholesterol-based diet. Forty (40) Swiss albino rats were divided into 4 groups (n = 10) and maintained on a basal diet (cholesterol free as control), a cholesterol-based diet (5% cholesterol as cholesterol), a cholesterol-based diet supplemented with ORO (cholesterol + ORO) and a cholesterol-based diet supplemented with vitamin E (Cholesterol + vit E) for 10 weeks. Animals in the cholesterol group had a significantly(p <0.05) higher malondialdehyde (MDA), conjugated diene and nitric oxide concentrations in the serum, liver, heart, kidney and lung compared to control, cholesterol + ORO and cholesterol + vit E groups. Tissue glutathione (GSH) concentration was significantly (p <0.05) higher in rats fed cholesterol-based diet supplemented with ORO and vitamin E compared to those fed cholesterol-based diet alone. Xanthine oxidase activity was significantly (p <0.05) reduced in tissues of rats fed ORO and vitamin E supplemented diets compared to cholesterol rat group. In addition, catalase and superoxide dismutase activities in the various tissues examined were significantly (p <0.05) higher in both ORO and vitamin E supplemented groups compared to the cholesterol group. No significant difference was observed between animals fed ORO and vitamin E supplemented diets. These results showed that Oryctes rhinoceros larva oil exhibited similar protective effects to vitamin E against diet-induced oxidative stress in rats. In addition, data from this study showed that Oryctes rhinoceros larva oil possessed antioxidant property. Overall, the potential nutritional benefit of Oryctes rhincoceros larva oil consumption on cardiovascular health could possibly involve its ability to upregulation of cellular antioxidant defense mechanisms.
Dynamics of changes in total carotenoids and antioixdant activity in fruits of selected varieties of Cucurbita moschata Duch. during storage
Authors: Maťová Adriana , Hegedűsová Alžbeta , Andrejiová Alena , Hegedűs Ondrej , Hugyivárová Magdaléna 
Published: October 2019

Cucurbita moschata Duch. is a vegetable, native to the Central America and the northern parts of South America, not very well known in Slovak republic. It is a seasonal crop which is appreciated for its nutrimental and bioactive components providing human health benefits and its option of relatively long period of storage. The aim of this study was to assess the dynamics of changes of total carotenoids content and antioxidant activity in the pulp of the fruit of Cucurbita moschata Duch. after the harvest and during the storage, as well as the effect of the variety on total carotenoids content and antioxidant activity. The experiment was realised in 2018 in the experimental fields of the Botanical Garden of Slovak University of Agriculture (SUA) in Nitra. Six different varieties of Cucurbita moschata Duch. – Liscia, Matilda, Orange, Serpentine, UG 205 F1 and Waltham were examined. The harvest was was held in the second week of September 2018. The storage took place in the hall of Departmet of Vegetable. The analysis were realised after the harvest (day 0), after the storage (day 60 and day 120). Total carotenoids content after the harvest ranged from 3.80 to 8.42 mg.100g-1 FM. In the DM the content ranged from 49.66 to 91.32 mg.100g-1 .The period of 60 days of storage had positive influence on total carotenoids content in FM, as we have recorded an increase of TCC in the case of all observed varieties. After the period of 120 days of storage we have recorded both increase and decrease, depending on the variety. The increase of the total carotenoids content during the whole period of storage was by 15%. The values of the antioxidant activity after the harvest ranged from 2.76% to 10.31%. After the 60 days of storage, we have recorded both increase in ̔ Liscia, Serpentine, Waltham ̓ and decrease in the ̔ Matilda, Orange, UG 205 F1 ̓ variety. During the following 60 days of storage significant differences were found for all the varieties in all observed variants (storage period), except for the ̔ Matilda ̓ variety. Antioxidant activity significantly decreased after 60 days of storage (by 15%), but it was followed by statstically significant increase (by 25%) after 120 days of storage. The increase of the antioxidant activity during the whole period of storage was by 6.5%, but this change was not statistically significant. The variety of Cucurbita moschata Duch. had stastically proven effect both on the total carotenoids content and the antioxidant actvity.
Usage Trends of Patient-reported Outcome Measures in Shoulder Literature
Authors: Mosher Zachary A. , Ewing Michael A. , Collins Christine S. , Young Patrick G. , Brabston Eugene W. , Momaya Amit M. , Tashjian Robert Z. , Ponce Brent A. 
Published: October 2019

Introduction:
Quantifying patient outcomes is integral in orthopaedic practice, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) assist with this goal and assist clinicians in assessing subjective outcomes (pain, satisfaction, etc.). This study seeks to identify the most highly used PROMs in the shoulder literature and analyze their usage trends.

Methods:
PubMed was queried for all shoulder-based articles published in eight selected journals from 2007 to 2017. Articles were assessed for PROM usage, surgical approach, surgical procedure, and disease pathology. Frequency analyses identified the most used PROMs overall, and for each approach, procedure, and pathology. Last, usage trends, question number, validation, and clinician dependence of PROMs with ≥20 uses were analyzed.

Results:
In total, 1,740 of 2,462 articles (71%) used 105 unique PROMs 4,394 times during the study. PROM usage increased 18%, and the use of multiple PROMs increased by 20%. PROMs with a clinician component increased 21% slower than the baseline. Twenty-two PROMs (17%) had >20 uses, with the most used PROMs being the Constant-Murley Score (783), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score (731), Visual Analog Scale (685), Simple Shoulder Test (372), and the University of California, Los Angeles, Shoulder Rating Scale (274). PROMs demonstrating the greatest usage increase were the EuroQol 5-Dimensions Questionnaire (1,282%), Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (638%), Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (632%), Western Ontario Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder Index (582%), and Oxford Shoulder Score (462%)—all without a clinician component.

Discussion:
PROM usage is increasing, often with multiple PROMs being used to evaluate patient outcomes. PROMs without a clinician component are growing at higher rates than their clinician-dependent counterparts, highlighting an emphasis on patient reporting of outcomes. This study suggests that the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Shoulder Score, Oxford Shoulder Score, Visual Analog Scales—all without a mandatory clinician component and high levels of use—will be the most highly used PROMs moving forward to assess shoulder function.
HPTLC and UPLC-MS/MS Methods for Quality Control Analysis of Itrifal Formulations of Unani System of Medicine
Authors: Rab Rehan Abdur , Zahiruddin Sultan , Ibrahim Mohammad , Husain Faisal , Parveen Rabea , Khan Washim , Ahmad Farhan J , Khan Asim A , Ahmad Sayeed 
Published: October 2019

Abstract
Background: Ultra-performance LC (UPLC)–tandem MS (MS/MS) and high-performance TLC (HPTLC) assay methods were developed for chemical fingerprinting and quantitative analysis of bioactive constituents of a certain “Itrifal formulation,” a traditional kind of Unani medicine. Objective: In the present investigation, HPTLC and UPLC-MS/MS methods were developed and validated for the detection and quantification of major metabolites present in itrifal formulation. Methods: The metabolites present in the formulation were separated using modern chromatographic techniques, and a quantitative analysis was performed. Analytical performance of the proposed HPTLC and UPLC-MS/MS methods was validated as per the defined guidelines with respect to linearity, accuracy, precision, robustness, and specificity. Results: The developed UPLC-MS/MS and HPTLC methods were used for quantification of gallic acid, tannic acid, catechin, and quercetin. All four constituents were quantified by UPLC-MS/MS, while two constituents were quantified by HPTLC in the commercial itrifal formulation. The calibration plot was found to be linear, accurate, precise, robust, and specific for both HPTLC and UPLC-MS/MS. Conclusions: The present methods were successfully applied for analysis of the given markers in itrifal formulations. The same can be used for QC and stability testing of itrifal formulations.
Improving School Work in Challenging Context: Practitioners’ Views following a Participatory Action Research Project from Eritrea
Authors: Idris Khalid Mohammed , Asfaha Yonas Mesfun 
Published: October 2019

This article is based on 18-month participatory action research (PAR) project conducted with teachers and school leadership personnel with strong backing of the regional education office in one of the remote and most culturally diverse regions in Eritrea. It argues for a comprehensive understanding of managing a learning process in challenging circumstances of schooling. Qualitative analysis was used to interpret 14 semi-structured interview transcripts of project participants from two study schools. A framework for understanding teaching as the intersection of knowledge of learners, processes of teaching and learning and subject matter is used. The analysis based on the interview data, longer term engagements with participants and review of relevant documents enabled authors to synthesize views of participants into five main professional perspectives: need to overcome transitory nature of teachers, knowledge of learners, proactive guidance, professional commitment, collaborative practices. Those issues arguably constitute quality education in the study schools and beyond.
Experimental Studies on Locally Produced Insecticide (Ota-piapia)
Authors: Dawodu O. G. , Oyekunle K. A. , Masopa A. N. 
Published: October 2019

Introduction: Nigeria, like most countries worldwide find insect pest control a problem, unfortunately, the insecticides available are somewhat costly to the general populace, hence the dependence on the cheaply produced and widely available local insecticide famously called ‘Ota piapia’ literally translating to kill and dry. This study was carried out to determine the safety of ‘Ota piapia’ using Wistar rats as an animal model.
Materials and Methods: Fifteen rats were divided into five groups and exposed dermally to 0%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of insecticide concentrations respectively. Evaluation of their behaviour, haematological indices, liver enzyme {alkaline phosphatase (ALP), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)} and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis of the insecticide was used as experimentally indices in evaluating safety limits of the local insecticide.
Results: Behaviorally, the rats with higher concentrations of insecticide application showed acute signs of toxicity, with an increase in pack cell volume (PCV%) and lymphocyte and decrease in (total white blood cell count (TWBC) and neutrophils counts hematologically. There was a dose-dependent relationship between insecticide concentration and ALT and ALP activities, while this was not consistent with AST activity. The GC-MS analysis of the insecticide gave 43 components; mainly organic compounds with dichlorvos its main active component, having the highest percentage of 12.74%.
Conclusion: Increased PCV%, decreased TWBC and neutrophil counts established in this study and its significant adverse effect on the serum level of liver enzymes implied that the local insecticide ota-pia pia is toxic and must be used with caution.
Nutritional Composition, Microbiological Quality and Sensory Properties of Kunu-zaki Produced from Millet and Tigernut Blend
Authors: Adaramola-Ajibola K. M. , Osaloni A. R. , Arijeniwa O. C. 
Published: October 2019

Aims: To investigate the effect of supplementation of kunu-zaki with milk on its nutritional and microbiological qualities and overall acceptability.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, between April, 2019 and July, 2019.
Methodology: The two (2) Kunu-zaki blends were produced by traditional fermentation method, thereafter, they were screened for the presence of microorganisms using pour plate method while colonial characteristics and biochemical tests (Sugar utilization, catalase, coagulase, oxidase) were done to confirm the identity of the organisms. The proximate composition (moisture, protein, lipid, ash, fibre and carbohydrate) of the samples were assayed using standard procedures. The sensory properties of the Kunu-zaki were assessed using a trained panel. Data were analyzed statistically using SPSS version 17.0 and the means separated using Duncan Multiple Range Test.
Results: Coliforms and Enterobacteriacea were not found in the enriched and control Kunu-zaki samples. However, the highest total heterophilic bacterial count (107x103 cfu/ml) and lactic acid bacterial count (131 x103 cfu/ml) were found in sample B while the least counts were found in the control sample with 92 x103 cfu/ml and 122 x103 cfu/ml total bacterial and lactic acid bacterial counts respectively. Further, the highest fungal count was found in control sample (67 x103 sfu/ml) while the least count were observed on sample B (52 x103 sfu/ml). The control sample had the lowest pH 4.65 while sample C had the highest pH of 5.95. Also, the TTA ranged between 0.57% I sample C and 0.83% in control sample. A total of six (6) bacteria and six (6) fungi were isolated from the freshly prepared kunu-zaki-tigernut milk blends, they were Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis, Micrococcus luteus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus species, Geotrichum candidum, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Aspergillus niger, Rhizopus stolonifer, Fusarium and Penicillium species. The crude protein, moisture content and fat of the enriched Kunu-zaki were significantly (p≤0.05) higher than the control sample. Also, there was a reduction in fibre, ash and carbohydrate content of the enriched Kunu-zaki product compared with the control sample. The enriched Kunu-zaki samples had higher level of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus than the control Kunu-zaki while they had lower calcium and sodium concentrations. Kunu-zaki-tigernut milk blends had comparable rating to the control in appearance and aroma but had a higher rating for taste and overall acceptability.
Conclusion: The enrichment of Kunu-zaki with tigernut milk had significant elevating effect on the nutrition and sensory properties of the Kunu-zaki and its overall acceptability.