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Job satisfaction vs. organizational climate: cross-sectional study in brazilian nursing professionals
Authors: Yamassake Ricardo Toshio , Baptista Patricia Campos Pavan , Albuquerque Vinicius Anselmo , Rached Chennyfer Dobbins Abi 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Background

The organizational climate is one of the relevant constructs in the field of organizational behavior, being a construct investigated over the years. Considering the concerns that permeate the health of nursing workers and, believing that the organizational climate can interfere with job satisfaction, the present study seeks to relate the job satisfaction of the nursing team and the organizational climate in a University Hospital.
Methods

cross-sectional, quantitative study. EQUATOR checklist used to report the study is SQUIRE 2.0. The sample consisted of 226 nursing workers from a university hospital on the west side of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. A Socio-demographic and Professional Characterization Questionnaire, Organizational Climate Scale for Health Organizations (ECOOS), and Work Satisfaction Questionnaire (S20 / S23) were been applied.
Results

There is no correlation between Organizational Climate and Job Satisfaction and the higher the Organizational Climate score, the higher the Work Satisfaction score. The relationship between job satisfaction and organizational climate is complex and is associated with each individual's experience and the way they interpret these experiences.
Conclusion

There is a correlation between job satisfaction and organizational climate; it was verified through the applied instruments that several dimensions and sub-dimensions are associated with this relationship. Leadership was one of the most prominent dimensions. Implications for Health Policy: understanding the relationship between organizational climate and job satisfaction provides subsidies for the elaboration of strategies to mitigate the processes of exhaustion, illness, and incapacity of workers, as well as helping to improve the productivity and effectiveness of the nursing work process.
The Enhancement of Drought Tolerance in Arabidopsis Plants Induced by Pretreatment with Sulfur Dioxide
Authors: Li Lijuan , Yi Huilan 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Sulfur dioxide (SO2) is a common air pollutant that has multiple effects on plants. Here, the effect of prior exposure to SO2 on the improvements of drought tolerance and possible regulation mechanisms were investigated in Arabidopsis plants. The experimental results showed that pre-exposure to 30 mg/m3 SO2 for 72 h could reduce leaf water loss, and enhance the drought tolerance of Arabidopsis plants. SO2 pre-exposure decreased leaf stomatal conductance (Gs) and transpiration rate (Tr) but increased net photosynthetic rate (Pn), water use efficiency (iWUE) and photosynthetic pigment contents under drought conditions. Importantly, the activities of superoxide dismutase (SOD) and peroxidase (POD) were significantly increased, while the contents of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) were decreased in SO2-pretreated Arabidopsis plants under drought stress. Additionally, the activity of o-acetylserine(thio)lyase (OASTL) and the content of cysteine (Cys), the rate-limiting enzyme and the first organic product of sulfur assimilation, were increased significantly in drought-stressed plants after SO2 pretreatment, along with the increases of other thiol-containing compounds glutathione (GSH) and non-protein thiol (NPT). Meanwhile, SO2 pre-exposure induced a higher level of proline accumulation, accompanied by the increased activity of proline synthase P5CS, the decreased activity of proline dehydrogenase ProDH and the corresponding alteration of gene transcription. Collectively, the enhanced drought tolerance afforded by SO2 might be related to the improvement of plant photosynthesis, antioxidant defense, sulfur assimilation and osmotic adjustment. These findings provide new insights in understanding the role of SO2 in plant adaptation to environmental stress.
First-Principles Study of ZnIn2Te4 and HgIn2Te4 Defect-Chalcopyrite Semiconductors Under Different Pressures: Electronic, Elastic, And Optical Properties
Authors: CHANDRA SATISH , Kumar V. 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
First-principle calculations of electronic, elastic, and optical properties for ZnIn2Te4 and HgIn2Te4 defect-chalcopyrite semiconductors have been performed using local density approximation (LDA). Computed energy bandgaps are 1.398 eV and 1.101 eV, respectively, for ZnIn2Te4 and HgIn2Te4, which show the indirect bandgaps behavior. Elastic parameters and Debye temperature have also been investigated at 0, 5, 10, 13, and 14 GPa pressures. Calculated results indicate that both semiconductors are covalent in nature at 0 GPa and become ionic afterward. Optical parameters have also been examined under 0, 5, 10, and 13 GPa in the energy span of 0 eV to 15 eV. The calculated values indicate that these semiconductors are mechanically stable up to 13 GPa and become unstable at 14 GPa. The Calculated values of all parameters are compared with the available experimental and reported values at 0 GPa. A reasonable agreement has been obtained between them. The values of these parameters at 5, 10, 13, and 14 GPa pressures are reported for the first time.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on exercise habits among cancer patients
Authors: Himbert Caroline , Hathaway Cassandra A. , Daniels Bailee , Salas Karen , Ashworth Anjelica , Gigic Biljana , Lin Tengda , Viskochil Richard , Kirchhoff Anne C. , Grossman Douglas , Ose Jennifer , Tward Jonathan , Scaife Courtney , Figueiredo Jane C. , Toriola Adetunji T. , Beck Anna , Shibata David , Gonzalez Brian D. , Matsen Cindy , Christenson Cristina , Ma Debra S. , Colman Howard , Hunt Jason P. , Jones Kevin B. , Lee Catherine J. , Larson Mikaela , Onega Tracy , Akerley Wallace L. , Li Christopher I. , Schneider Martin , Penedo Frank J. , Siegel Erin M. , Tworoger Shelley S. , Ulrich Cornelia M. , Peoples Anita R. 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Purpose

There is limited information on how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed health behaviors among cancer patients. We examined the impact of the pandemic on changes in exercise behaviors and identified characteristics associated with these changes among cancer patients.
Methods

Cancer patients (n = 1,361) completed a survey from August-September 2020 to assess COVID-19 pandemic-related changes in health behaviors and psychosocial factors. Patients were categorized into 3 groups: exercising less, exercising did not change, and exercising more. Patient characteristics were compared by exercise groups.
Results

One-third of the patients reported a decreased amount of regular exercise, while 11% reported exercising more during the pandemic. Patients who exercised less were more likely to be unemployed/retired, undergoing active treatment, and had increased pandemic-related alcohol consumption and psychosocial stressors such as loneliness and financial stress (all p < 0.05). In contrast, patients who exercised more were younger, female, full-time employed, did not consume alcohol, and had good health status and more social interactions (all p < 0.05). Patients who were living in rural areas and did not experience changes in daily life, were also more likely not to experience changes in exercise habits (all p < 0.05).
Conclusion

Our results indicate that a significant proportion of cancer patients experienced changes in exercise habits during the first 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Age, sex, employment status, health status, alcohol consumption, and psychosocial factors were associated with changes in exercise behaviors. Providers should monitor for changes in health behaviors, such as exercise, because of their importance in improving cancer survivorship.
WITHDRAWN: Efficacy of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct to Ropivacaine in Bilateral Dual-Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Patients with Ovarian Cancer Underwent Cytoreductive Surgery
Authors: Zhang Jian-ping , Zhang Na , Chen Xu , Zhou Yin , Jiang Zhen , Gao Chen , Xie Yan-Hu , Wang Sheng , zhang wei 
Published: September 2021

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the postoperative control of pain and recovery in patients with ovarian cancer underwent cytoreductive surgery by adding dexmedetomidine to ropivacaine in bilateral dual-transversus abdominis plane (Bd-TAP) blocks.Methods: We enrolled ninety ASA I-III patients undergoing open abdominal cytoreductive surgery in this study. Patients were randomized assigned into three groups (TAP-R, TAP-DR, and CON, n=30 in each). All patients received standardized general anesthesia and postoperative Bd-TAP blocks were performed. The TAP-R, TAP-DR and CON group received Bd-TAP blocks with 0.3% ropivacaine, 0.3% ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine 0.5µg/kg, and 0.9% normal saline, respectively. All patients received patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA). The first request time for PCIA bolus, the VAS scores at 0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours after operation, the cumulative sufentanil consumption in 24 and 48 hours were compared. Pulmonary function was evaluated pre-operation and 24h after operation. The use of rescue drugs, early recovery quality was recorded.Results: Median values of the first request time for PCIA in the TAP-DR was 13.5 (11.0-16.0) hours, which was significantly longer than those in the TAP-R and CON groups [7.0 (6.0-9.0) and 3.0 (1.0-4.5)]. The VAS scores at rest and on coughing of TAP-DR group at all time points after operation were significantly lower than those of CON group (P <0.05). Cumulative sufentanil consumption in TAP-DR group were the least at 48h after surgery. Postoperative FEV1 and FEV1/FVC in TAP-DR group was significantly higher than group CON. Less rescue analgesics was needed by the patients in TAP-DR group (P <0.05). There was no significantly difference in the early recovery quality between TAP-DR and CON group (P >0.05).Conclusion: Dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for Bd-TAP blocks prolonged the first bolus time of PCIA for ovarian cancer surgery and decreased sufentanil consumption. The procedure provided better postoperative analgesia and improved postoperative pulmonary function without excessive sedation.
BMC Nursing Tittle Meal Taking Behavior of Nurses in Government Health Clinics in Selangor and Its Associated Factors - A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Hussin Huzaifah , Hamedon Titi Rahmawati 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Introduction Meal taking behaviour MTB covers a broad definition, from food motive, pattern, dieting and diet related diseases. There are many factors that may affect MTB including social and environmental factors. Nurses were found to skip meals, take high calories food and fast foods. A good MTB is important for nurses ‘health, maintaining good job performance and as role model to the public.Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among randomly selected 178 staff nurses of public health clinics in Selangor who have fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria Data was collected from September 2020 till March 2021 using pre-tested and validated self-administered questionnaire. Cronbach alpha were 0.78 for knowledge and 0.71 for MTB. Data was analysed using IBM Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 25.0 involving descriptive and inferential statistics. All ethical approval was obtained from ethical committees and written consent were received from all the respondents.Result: The response rate was 97%. Findings showed 42% of respondents had poor MTB, 47.1% had poor nutritional knowledge and 58.9% of nurses were overweight and obese. There was significant association between MTB with source of foods (breakfast and dinner) with p= 0.016 and p<0.001 and eating companion during lunch (p=0.003). Other factors, such as sociodemographic, working and employment factors were found to have not statistically significant association.Conclusion: MTB showed to be a problem among nurses at the study location with a 42.9% of them had poor MTB and half of them nurses have weight problem. We found that MTB is significantly associated with their food source and eating companion. Intervention should be taken to improve the MTB of nurses.
A Genome-Wide Association Study To Identify Candidate Genes for Metabolic Disorders in Offspring by In Vitro Fertilization
Authors: Liu Lihong , Ha Siyao , Li Zhiling , Li MingQing 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
In vitro fertilization (IVF) processes increase offspring's short-term and long-term health risks, but their mechanisms remain unclear. We conducted a bibliometric analysis to determine the landscape of IVF offspring health. Subsequently, a bioinformatics method was utilized to identify the co-genes properties and biological function mechanisms of IVF and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Finally, we predicted compounds against key targets and performed multiple validations of the mechanisms underlying IVF offspring health risks. We identified 15 genes associated with T2DM, and their biological functions are primarily associated with lipid metabolism. We also identified the properties of co-genes, modified characteristics, confirmed a conserved motif, identified 3 SNPs sites, and determined the three core genes, APOA1, APOB, and APOE, which were mainly correlated with metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. In addition, we predicted drugs that may improve metabolic abnormalities in IVF offspring. The impact of aberrant lipid metabolism in offspring after IVF therapy warrants additional investigation, particularly in terms of long-term health consequences and possible mechanisms.
PAPR Reduction of FBMC Signals Based on Uniform and Linear PDF Companding Schemes
Authors: Ramavath Srinivas , Samal Umesh Chandra 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
In this paper, two new companders are designed to reduce the ratio of peak to average power (PAPR) experienced by filter bank multicarrier (FBMC) signals. Specifically, the compander basic model is generalized, which alter the distributed FBMC signal amplitude peak. The proposed companders design approach provides better performance in terms of reducing the PAPR, Bit Error Rate (BER) and phase error degradation over the previously existing compander schemes. Many PAPR reduction approaches, such as the µ-law companding technique, are also available. It results in the formation of spectrum side lobes, although the proposed techniques result in a spectrum with fewer side lobes. The theoretical analysis of linear compander and expander transform for a few specific parameters are derived and analyzed. The suggested linear companding technique is analytically analysed using simulations to show that it efficiently decreases the high peaks in the FBMC system.
Relationships between Developmental Strategies for Additional Indications and Price Revisions for Anticancer Drugs in Japan
Authors: Maeda Hideki , Okabe Ayano , Sakakura Kenichi , Ng Daniel Bin , Akazawa Manabu 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Background
The relationships between developmental strategies for additional indications and drug price revisions have not been thoroughly studied. Here, we investigated the price revisions for anticancer drugs approved in Japan.
Methods
The study was based on published information on anticancer drugs approved between January 2009 and March 2020 in Japan. We investigated the relationships between the pharmacological and regulatory characteristics of anticancer drugs and occurrence/non-occurrence of the Japanese National Health Insurance (NHI) price revisions.
Results
Eighty-one new anticancer drugs were given NHI price listings during the survey. On April 1, 2020, the prices of 23 anticancer drugs had been revised from the initial pricing, the prices were reduced for all, except for one drug. Several parameters showed the relationships between drug characteristics and NHI price revisions. The achievement of additional indications and compound type were identified as explanatory factors for these relationships. Additional indication profiles were defined to assess the relationships between the methods for additional indication achievement and price revisions. For the 32 drugs with additional indications, the relationships between the additional indication profiles and occurrence/non-occurrence of NHI price revision were investigated. The proportion of drugs with NHI price revisions was higher if the additional indication had more patients than if the additional indications had approximately the same numbers of patients or fewer patients.
Conclusions
NHI price revision was significantly related to the achievement of additional indications and compound type. The strategy for additional indications was found to affect the occurrence/non-occurrence of NHI price revisions.
Stress Detection using EEG Signal Based on Fast Walsh Hadamard transform and Voting Classifier
Authors: Shakya Navdeep , DUBEY RAHUL , Shrivastava Laxmi 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Mental stress is currently a significant concern, especially among the young. Stress adversely affects the overall performance of people’s work, and in certain cases, can even cause serious health issues. Everyone experiences stress in life. A unique way to identify and classify stress levels based on Electroencephalogram (EEG) is proposed in this manuscript. In this work, fast Walsh Hadamard transform is used to generate all frequencies which exist in the EEG signals. The range of alpha, beta, gamma, and delta from index value is calculated in subsequent stage. Principal component analysis (PCA) is applied for the feature dimensional reduction which is followed by the standard scaler. The PSD vector has been calculated for healthy and unhealthy EEG signal groups using the Welch method. The PSD vector is used an input to the voting classifier which is the combination of the k-NN and logistic regression classifier. The experimental results found that the proposed method provides better results when compared to the existing methods in terms of Accuracy (Acc) and Mean Square Error (MSE). The proposed method achieves a highest classification accuracy of 94.22%
Cluster Routing Algorithm for Ring Based Wireless Sensor Network Using Particle Swarm And Lion Swarm Optimization
Authors: Hu Huangshui , Guo Yuxin , Zhang Jinfeng , Yin Chunhua , Gao Dong 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
In order to solve the problem of hot spot caused by uneven energy consumption of nodes in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) and reduce the network energy consumption, a novel cluster routing algorithm called CRPL for ring based wireless sensor networks using Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) and Lion Swarm Optimization (LSO) is proposed in this paper. In CRPL, the optimal cluster head (CH) of each ring are selected by using LSO whose fitness function is composed of energy,number of neighbor nodes, number of cluster heads and distance. Moreover, PSO with a multi-objective fitness function considering distance, energy and cluster size is used to find the next hop relay node in the process of data transmission, and the optimal routing paths are obtained, so as to alleviate the hot spot problem as well as decrease the energy consumption in the routing process. The simulation results show that, compared with some existing optimization algorithms, CRPL has better effects in balancing the energy consumption of the network and prolonging the life cycle of the network.
Carbon Black Nanoparticles Exposure Induces Intestinal Flora Dysbiosis and Consequent Activation of Gut-Liver Axis Leading to Liver Lipid Accumulation in Zebrafish
Authors: Liu Qingqing , Wang Bing , Wang Shengchen , Jing Hongyuan , Xu Shiwen 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Background:Carbon black nanoparticles (CBNPs) are a major carbonaceous nanomaterial, which have been widely left in the environment. The integrity of the gut-liver axis function is critical to the survival of animals. Therefore, we studied the effects of three concentrations of CBNPs (50, 100, 200 mg/L) on zebrafish intestines, liver and intestinal flora. Results:The results showed that CBNPs exposure could reduce the diversity of intestinal flora, change the structure of core microbial populations, enhance the permeability of the intestinal mucosal barrier, and cause changes in genes related to tight junctions in intestinal tissues. The H&E staining and Oil red O staining showed that CBNPs exposure would lead to vacuolar degeneration and lipid accumulation in zebrafish liver. Further detection of glycolipid metabolism related genes showed that CBNPs exposure induced the up-regulation of glycolysis related genes PFKFB3, LDHA, and LEPr, reduces the expression of glycogen synthase kinase GSK-3b, and increases lipid transport and production related genes PPAR-α, PPAR-γ, LIPC, apoa4, Fabp2 and Fabp11 expression. Conclusions:In brief, our data demonstrated that CBNPs exposure induced intestinal microflora disturbance in zebrafish can lead to liver lipid accumulation.
Impact of Crop Insurance On Cocoa Farmers’ Income: An Empirical Analysis From Ghana
Authors: Agbenyo Wonder , Jiang Yuansheng , Ntim-Amo Gideon 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Risk is associated with every sector of an economy, and the pervasiveness of risk in agriculture is not new to farmers; they have, over the decades, developed ways to minimize and cope with it. The question is whether traditional strategies employed by farmers are adequate to curb unavoidable natural disasters. The goal of this study is to see how crop insurance affects cocoa producers' incomes in Ghana. A well-structured questionnaire was delivered to a sample of 600 cocoa farmers in Ghana's Ashanti region, and data was collected using a multi-stage random sampling technique. Tobit, and Propensity score-matching effect estimators were used to assess crop insurance's impact on cocoa farmers’ income. The result indicates that crop insurance had a significant positive impact on cocoa farmers’ income in the Ashanti region. The study recommends that the government of Ghana, with urgency, design agricultural insurance policy that can capture various farmers in the country to enhance their income and reduce poverty. Again, insurers need to promote publicity through public seminars, training, and media advertising to improve farmer awareness and knowledge of the insurance scheme.
Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Teaching On Students’ Learning Performance In Anatomy
Authors: Rasouli Behnam , Aliabadi Khadijeh , Ardakani Saeid Pourroostaei 
Published: September 2021

Abstract
Background: Students should become familiar with spatial relationships around anatomical structures, not just their appearance and function. This is a challenge in traditional classrooms where students use 2D images of books and descriptive articles as a reference. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of VR training applied in anatomy training compared to conventional or 2D digital methods in the classroom.Method: Our quasi-experimental method used pre-test and post-test to measure academic achievement and technology acceptance questionnaires. A total of 92 fourth-year medical students were from three classes. They were randomly divided into three groups: 1) Traditional education group and 2) Virtual Reality education group 3) E-learning group (based on Moodle). To examine learning performance, the measurement tools included pre-test and post-test of anatomy and technology acceptance questionnaire.Result: The results showed that students who took anatomy courses in VR showed significantly higher academic achievement than those who taught through traditional methods. There was also a significant difference between E-learning and traditional groups and no significant difference was observed between E-learning and VR groups.Conclusion: The present study provides empirical evidence for the use of VR in anatomy education. In addition, it explains how to create and implement a VR-based class for formal educational purposes.