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Moral caring competency and moral distress among Ghanaian nurses in adult care settings: A descriptive-correlational study
Authors: Antwi Rachel Serwaah , Galanza Jefferson 
Published: April 2024

Background: Nurses in adult care settings frequently encounter moral distress due to the daily ethical obligations they must fulfill. In contrast to other healthcare professionals, nurses often grapple with a heightened frequency of moral dilemmas, resulting in increased moral distress.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the levels and relationship between moral caring competency and moral distress among Ghanaian nurses in adult care settings.
Methods: This quantitative study utilized a descriptive-correlational design. A multistage sampling was used to select three public hospitals. Simple random sampling was used to recruit 231 nurses from the three public hospitals. Data were collected from June to July 2023 using validated questionnaires. The study utilized frequency and percentages, mean and standard deviation, and Spearman’s Correlation.
Results: The nurses had a low level of moral caring competency (M = 2.18, SD = 0.340). The composite moral distress score was 227.31, indicating a high level of moral distress among the nurses. Furthermore, there was a moderate, negative significant relationship between moral caring competency and moral distress (rs = -.474, N = 231, p <0.001).
Conclusions: Nurses in public hospitals had limited personal cognitive, affective, and psychomotor abilities to address patient moral issues. The nurses also experience significant moral distress when delivering patient care. Furthermore, to decrease the level of moral distress, moral caring competency should be strengthened among nurses. Therefore, it is recommended that nurse administrators provide adequate organizational support and implement continuous moral training to improve nurses’ moral caring competency and mitigate their moral distress. Healthcare policymakers are encouraged to develop or refine policies to navigate moral dilemmas and reduce moral distress among nurses. Future studies employing qualitative designs can explore the influence of culture on moral caring competency within the Ghanaian setting.
The experiences of Chinese colorectal cancer survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation: A qualitative study
Authors: Du Xixi , Chaiviboontham Suchira , Sumdaengrit Bualuang 
Published: April 2024

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent cancer globally. The disease and its treatment significantly impact marital intimacy, particularly among individuals who have undergone ostomy creation. Therefore, it is necessary to explore their experiences.
Objective: This study aimed to explore the experiences of colorectal cancer survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation and clarify the domain and sub-domain of marital intimacy in CRC survivors with ostomy.
Method: This study used a qualitative descriptive design, and participants were selected by purposive sampling from two hospitals in Henan province, China. Sixteen patients participated in this research, and the data were collected through an in-depth interview from June 27 to September 27, 2023. Colaizzi’s method was used to analyze the data.
Results: Five themes emerged from data analysis, including physical intimacy, psychological intimacy, social intimacy, spiritual intimacy, and operational intimacy.
Conclusion: By profiling the experiences of CRC survivors in marital intimacy after ostomy creation, the domain and sub-domain of marital intimacy were clarified in this cohort and revealed that ostomy had a severe effect on marital intimacy among colorectal cancer survivors. The results from this study could be used by nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to design specific interventions covering all aspects of marital intimacy. Also, the findings will guide the development of a particular instrument for marital intimacy in CRC survivors with ostomy.
Causes of medication administration errors and barriers to reporting as perceived by nurses in Saudi Arabia: A qualitative study
Authors: Alotiabi Jazi Shaydied 
Published: April 2024

Background: Medication administration errors significantly impact patient safety, potentially leading to severe harm or fatality. Reporting such errors through active systems improves medication administration, thereby enhancing patient safety and the quality of care. However, in the context of Saudi Arabia, little is understood about the causes of medication administration errors and the obstacles hindering their reporting.
Objective: This study aimed to explore nurses’ perceptions of the causes of medication administration errors and the barriers to reporting them.
Methods: The study employed a qualitative descriptive design, conducting face-to-face semi-structured interviews with 43 nurses from three hospitals in Taif Governorate, Saudi Arabia, between October and November 2023. Purposive sampling was used to recruit participants, and thematic analysis was utilized for data analysis.
Results: The following themes emerged regarding the causes of medication administration errors: order deficiencies, high workloads and staff shortages, and malpractice. Regarding the barriers to reporting errors, the emerging themes were fear of punishment and lack of support, lack of knowledge and awareness about reporting, and lack of feedback.
Conclusion: This study reveals nurses’ perceptions of the causes of medication administration errors and the barriers to reporting them. Recognizing and addressing these causes and barriers are essential for patient safety and the improvement of the healthcare environment. Efforts should be directed toward implementing interventions that address high workloads, enhance staff education and awareness, and promote a workplace culture conducive to reporting errors without fear of repercussions. Additionally, supportive mechanisms, such as feedback systems and resources for professional development, should be implemented to empower nurses to actively participate in error reporting and contribute to continuous improvement in medication administration practices.
Investigation into the effect of deltoid ligament injury on rotational ankle instability using a three-dimensional ankle finite element model
Authors: Li Yuandong , Tong Jiahui , Wang Huizhi , Ji Xiaoxi , Hua Yinghui , Cheng Cheng-Kung 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundInjury to the lateral collateral ligament of the ankle may cause ankle instability and, when combined with deltoid ligament (DL) injury, may lead to a more complex situation known as rotational ankle instability (RAI). It is unclear how DL rupture interferes with the mechanical function of an ankle joint with RAI.PurposeTo study the influence of DL injury on the biomechanical function of the ankle joint.MethodsA comprehensive finite element model of an ankle joint, incorporating detailed ligaments, was developed from MRI scans of an adult female. A range of ligament injury scenarios were simulated in the ankle joint model, which was then subjected to a static standing load of 300 N and a 1.5 Nm internal and external rotation torque. The analysis focused on comparing the distribution and peak values of von Mises stress in the articular cartilages of both the tibia and talus and measuring the talus rotation angle and contact area of the talocrural joint.ResultsThe dimensions and location of insertion points of ligaments in the finite element ankle model were adopted from previous anatomical research and dissection studies. The anterior drawer distance in the finite element model was within 6.5% of the anatomical range, and the talus tilt angle was within 3% of anatomical results. During static standing, a combined rupture of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and anterior tibiotalar ligament (ATTL) generates new stress concentrations on the talus cartilage, which markedly increases the joint contact area and stress on the cartilage. During static standing with external rotation, the anterior talofibular ligament and anterior tibiotalar ligament ruptured the ankle’s rotational angle by 21.8% compared to an intact joint. In contrast, static standing with internal rotation led to a similar increase in stress and a nearly 2.5 times increase in the talus rotational angle.ConclusionInjury to the DL altered the stress distribution in the tibiotalar joint and increased the talus rotation angle when subjected to a rotational torque, which may increase the risk of RAI. When treating RAI, it is essential to address not only multi-band DL injuries but also single-band deep DL injuries, especially those affecting the ATTL.
Photocatalytic activity and mechanism of YMnO3/NiO photocatalyst for the degradation of oil and gas field wastewater
Authors: Zhu Jiang , Cheng Xiaoyi , Cui Yajing , Chen Feng 
Published: May 2024

One-step hydrothermal method has been used to synthesize YMnO3@NiO (YMO@NO) photocatalysts with high photocatalytic activity for the degradation of oil and gas field wastewater under simulated solar irradiation. Through various characterization methods, it has been confirmed that the YMO@NO photocatalyst comprises only YMO and NO, without any other impurities. The microstructure characterization confirmed that the YMO@NO photocatalyst was composed of large squares and fine particles, and heterojunction was formed at the interface of YMO and NO. The optical properties confirm that the YMO@NO photocatalyst has high UV-vis optical absorption coefficient, suggesting that it has high UV-vis photocatalytic activity. Taking oil and gas field wastewater as degradation object, YMO@NO photocatalyst showed the highest photocatalytic activity (98%) when the catalyst content was 1.5 g/L, the mass percentage of NO was 3%, and the irradiation time was 60 min. Capture and stability experiments confirm that the YMO@NO photocatalyst is recyclable and electrons, holes, hydroxyl radicals and superoxide radicals play major roles in the photocatalysis process. Based on experiments and theoretical calculations, a reasonable photocatalytic mechanism of the YMO@NO photocatalyst is proposed.
Risk factors and prediction model for new-onset hypertensive disorders of pregnancy: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zhou Ling , Tian Yunfan , Su Zhenyang , Sun Jin-Yu , Sun Wei 
Published: May 2024

Background and aimsHypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) is a significant cause of maternal and neonatal mortality. This study aims to identify risk factors for new-onset HDP and to develop a prediction model for assessing the risk of new-onset hypertension during pregnancy.MethodsWe included 446 pregnant women without baseline hypertension from Liyang People's Hospital at the first inspection, and they were followed up until delivery. We collected maternal clinical parameters and biomarkers between 16th and 20th weeks of gestation. Logistic regression was used to determine the effect of the risk factors on HDP. For model development, a backward selection algorithm was applied to choose pertinent biomarkers, and predictive models were created based on multiple machine learning methods (generalised linear model, multivariate adaptive regression splines, random forest, and k-nearest neighbours). Model performance was evaluated using the area under the curve.ResultsOut of the 446 participants, 153 developed new-onset HDP. The HDP group exhibited significantly higher baseline body mass index (BMI), weight change, baseline systolic/diastolic blood pressure, and platelet counts than the control group. The increase in baseline BMI, weight change, and baseline systolic and diastolic blood pressure significantly elevated the risk of HDP, with odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals of 1.10 (1.03–1.17), 1.10 (1.05–1.16), 1.04 (1.01–1.08), and 1.10 (1.05–1.14) respectively. Restricted cubic spline showed a linear dose-dependent association of baseline BMI and weight change with the risk of HDP. The random forest-based prediction model showed robust performance with the area under the curve of 0.85 in the training set.ConclusionThis study establishes a prediction model to evaluate the risk of new-onset HDP, which might facilitate the early diagnosis and management of HDP.
Hyperosmotic cold shock mouse melanoma cells encapsulated with doxorubicin for targeted treatment of melanoma
Authors: Kong Weihui , Wang Chengran , Wang Hui , Liu Haiou , Mu Jianhui , Jiang Jinlan , Zhang Congxiao 
Published: May 2024

BackgroundThe primary treatment strategies for melanoma include surgical excision, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. However, the efficacy of these treatments is often limited by drug resistance, recurrence, and severe side effects. Therefore, we aimed to develop a targeted drug delivery system capable of selectively locating tumor sites to minimize systemic toxicity and enhance therapeutic efficacy. This cell drug delivery system can also deliver chemotherapeutic drugs to the tumor microenvironment.MethodsWe treated B16F10 cells with hyperosmotic cold shock (HCS) to obtain and characterize HCS cells. We then investigated the anti-tumor effects and immune activation capabilities of these cells and explored their potential as a targeted drug delivery system.ResultsHCS cells not only maintained an intact cellular structure and tumor antigens but also exhibited high expression of the homologous melanoma-associated antigen glycoprotein 100. These cells demonstrated an exceptional capacity for loading and releasing doxorubicin, which has chemotherapeutic anti-tumor effects. HCS cells can precisely target the tumor microenvironment to minimize systemic toxicity, inducing an immune response by activating CD3+ and CD4+ T cells.ConclusionHCS cells are non-carcinogenic, with both cellular and tumor antigens intact; thus, they are suitable drug delivery carriers. Our findings highlight the potential of HCS cells for carrying doxorubicin because of their high drug-loading efficiency, effective tumor-targeting and anti-tumor effects. Therefore, our results will facilitate the development of melanoma treatments that have higher efficacy than those in the literature.
II. Sobre el vasco hamaika «11» (en relación con el artículo de I. Bochoroshvili sobre el mismo tema)
Authors: Zytsar Yu. Vl. 
Published: April 2024

La autora de este trabajo admite que la acepción numeral del término hamar «10» es más antigua que la de «amai», fin, límite, en la palabra hameka, remontándose al significado de «mano», aunque asume ambos conceptos. Aporta la observación de que otras lenguas poseían un numeral, eka, ika, para indicar el número «1».
La segunda parte aporta una aclaración complementaria que posiciona al prof. Zytsar a favor de la postura antigua admitida por Michelena, que ve el numeral hamar «10» en la base del término hamaika, frente a la hipótesis de Tovar que parte de amai, fin, límite, extremo.
Bizkaieraren esaldi denborazkoez
Authors: Gaminde Iñaki 
Published: April 2024

Artikulu honetan, FLV-56 zenbakian Nafarroako esaldi denborazkoekin egindako era berean, bizkaieraren eremuan jaso ditudan denborazko esaldien azterketarako esaldi ereduak ematen dira.
Aurrekoan legez, beronen helburua, jasotako materialak lazaratzea ezeze dagozen ereduak era berauen hedadura geografikoa erakustea ere da.
Koloreak «Orixe»ren begian
Authors: Perurena Patziku 
Published: April 2024

Euskalerriko tradizioan koloreari emandako tratamenduak, Nicolás Ormaetxea idazle fruitukor ta jatorrarengan topatzen du bere erakuslerik adierazgarriena.
Entzumena -bere ustez zorrotzena, trebearena eta izpiritualarena- bereziki landu arren, euskal ikuspuntua erabiliz kolore aldaketetaz lanean aritu izan zen ere.
Ikusmenari poema eder bat («Argi ta Margo») dedikatu zion, bertan, eta gai honi buruz zuen interesa dela medio, KOLOREETAKO AMA SANTUA izena ematen dio ARGIARI.
Huitziko poeta hospetsu honen idazkietan agertzen den kolorearen mundua erakutsi nahi du lan honek.
NEURO PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF LYCOPENE AND Tetracarpidium conophorum EXTRACTS ON HEAT-STRESSED COCKERELS
Authors: Ojo Olayinka 
Published: April 2024

The study was conducted to determine the neuro protective potential of lycopene and Tetracarpidium conophorum leave Extract (TCLE) on acetylcholinesterase activity and oxidative status of heat-stress cockerels. 25-week old cockerels (n=54) were used for this experiment. There were nine treatments: 0 ml of extract/ 250 ml of water (control)(T1), 30 ml of lycopene/250 ml of water (T2), 60 ml of lycopene/250 ml of water (T3), 30 ml of TCLE/250 ml of water (T4), 60 ml of TCLE /250 ml of water (T5), 15 ml of lycopene + 15 ml of TCLE/250 ml of water (T6), 30 ml of lycopene + 30 ml of TCLE/ 250 ml of water (T7), Vitamin C 0.1g/250 ml of water (T8), Cooler temperature (25±2oC) + Cold water 4oC (T9). Total Protein (TP), brain antioxdant; superoxide peroxidase (SOD), catalase (CAT), Glutathione peroxidase (GPx), Glutathiones-S transferase (GST), Glutathione (GSH), Malondialdehyde (MDA) Acetylcholinesterase (AChe) and phytochemical quantitative/ qualitative analysis of TCLE were evaluated. Results showed that value obtained for crude protein, moisture, ash and crude fibre content of TCL were depressed, while carbohydrate value was elevated. Also TCLE contain essential compounds as saponin, tannin, phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, steroids, glycosides, coumarins, triterpenes, terpenoids and fixed oils. There was non-significant effect (P>0.05) of lycopene and Tetracarpidium conophorum on TP, MDA and catalase of cockerel brain, however,brain GST, GPx, GSH, SOD and Acetylcholinesterase activities were significantly (P<0.05) influenced by the treatments. It was observed that the experimental inclusions did not significantly impose any negative effect on the cockerels.
Molecular Identification of Dominant Microbes in Kola nut (Cola nitida)
Authors: Garuba T. , Ajala Fatimoh Adeola , Olahan Ganiyu Shittu , Lateef Azeez Adebola 
Published: April 2024

Kola nut is an important dehiscent fruit but its supply fails to meet the demand due to limitations such as inadequate post-harvest practices leading to spoilage during transportation and storage. Identification of microbial contaminants is a necessary step in reducing the loss. Hence, this work aimed at characterizing the genome of dominant fungus and bacteria associated with kola nut (Cola nitida). Samples of kola nuts were collected from Oje and Oja-oba markets in Ibadan, Nigeria. Isolates were extracted from the lesion region of the samples using the standard method. Macro-morphological and micro-morphological observations of the pure culture of the isolates were conducted. After genomic DNA extraction of fungal and bacterial isolates, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) was carried out using Internal Transcribed Sequence (ITS 1 and ITS 4) and 27F primers for fungal and bacterial genome respectively. Sanger sequencing of the purified DNA fragments was conducted utilizing the Nimagen, BrilliantDye™ Terminator Cycle Sequencing Kit V3.1, BRD3-100/1000. Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis (MEGA version 6) was used for phylogenetic analysis. The result revealed that one fungus and two bacteria were associated with kola nuts. The fungal isolate showed 100% identity with Aspergillus wentii from the National Center for Biotechnology Information data base. The fungus showed a good relationship with A. dimorphicus and A. europaeus. The two bacterial isolates were also identified through the phylogenic analysis as Bacillus cereus and B. subtilis. B. cereus is closely related to B. thuringiensis. This research provides background information on the Kola nut microbial contaminant.
Keywords: Bacteria, Contaminant, Fungus, Identification, Primers, Sequencing
Household Hedonic Price Model for Rice and its Attributes in Southwest Nigeria
Authors: Adewale G. A. , Olubanjo O.O. , Idowu A.O. , Otunaya A.O. 
Published: April 2024

It has been observed in Nigeria that the demand for locally processed Nigerian rice grains is low when compared to that of the imported rice grains. Hence, this study elicited empirical data on the attributes of rice grains that need to be put in place for locally processed Nigerian rice grains to become competitive with the imported ones and thereby increasing its demand in the local markets. Questionnaires were administered to 356 households in the Southwest, Nigeria. Hedonic price model was used to identify these rice attributes. Hedonic price model results show that ​rice grain price was positively affected by the white color of the grains (0.018) at the 10 per cent significance level. At the 1 per cent level, the coefficient for robust rice grain shape was (0.127) positive and significant. This suggests that households will gladly purchase rice grains at any price as long as they are white colored, robust shape, clean, sweet taste, and pleasant aroma. This study concludes that rice grains researchers and processors need to incorporate attributes of rice grains such as white color, robust shape, Cleanliness (absence of stones and chaffs), sweet taste, and pleasant aroma into the local variety so as to make it more acceptable and highly competitive with the imported ones in the local markets.
TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AMONG WETLAND VEGETABLE FARMERS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA
Authors: BOLARINWA Oluwaseun , O.O Olubanjo , A.O Otunaiya , A.O Idowu 
Published: April 2024

This study employed Cobb-Douglas Stochastic Frontier Production function to measure technical efficiency and its determinants among dry season vegetable farmers in selected wetland catchments in Southwest Nigeria. A multistage random sampling procedure was adopted to select 450 wetlands vegetable farmers across Oyo, Ogun and Lagos States and data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire in 2020. Technical efficiency (TE) estimates indicated that wetlands vegetable farmers operated below the production frontier with the mean technical efficiency value of 0.74. Increased farm size, family labour, quantity of seed planted, and quantity of agrochemical significantly (p<0.01) improved the farmers’ technical efficiency level. The study found that extension contact, access to credit, farming experience, and membership of an association negatively and significantly related to technical inefficiency at 1 and 5%. Weighted average price and household size were significantly and positively related to technical inefficiency. It was recommended that attention should be given to improvement in the visitation by extension agent, the provision of improved seeds and affordable financial support.
Key words: Efficiency, Stochastic frontier, Vegetable, Wetland,
Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude about POCSO Act among Medical Interns: A Questionnaire based Study
Authors: Afzal Haroon  , Kashif Ali  
Published: April 2024

Background: The issue of child sexual abuse is a worldwide problem that exists among both developed as well as developing countries. The most vulnerable groups in society for sexual abuse are these children. The number of incidents involving child sexual assault is rising alarmingly. Material and Methods: It is across sectional questionnaire based study from February 2023 to July 2023 comprising of 100 medical interns (50 males and 50 females) conducted at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, A.M.U, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Results: In this cross sectional study, 100 medical interns comprising of 50 males and 50 females participated. The questionnaire consisted of 10 multiple choice questions about the POCSO Act.76% of medical interns knew what the acronym POCSO Act means. The age of child under POCSO Act was known to 82% participants. 71% participants were aware that POCSO Act is gender neutral. Conclusion: Although teaching young children about appropriate and inappropriate touching starts in the primary grades, CSA can be reduced by increasing knowledge and awareness in the local community. The cases of child abuse in India require a holistic approach from every member of society.