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The Investigation: The Amount Quality of Life and Quality of Life Experience and Spiritual Needs of the Elderly in Teratai and Myria Nursing Homes; Mix Methode
Authors: Suzanna  , Trilia  
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe increasing life expectancy of the elderly can not be separated from the problem that consists of various health problems, social, psychological, economic and spiritual will affect (Quality of Life). Quality of life is an individual's perception of life in the community in the context of culture and value system, and is strongly influenced by the physical, psychological and level of independence, and spiritual needs of the environment (WHOQOL, 2014). This research use two methode are quantitative; with descriptive and qualitative descriptive phenomenological study approach. Researchers will determine the sample information with purposive sampling. The number of participants ranged 6 in and 30 respondents in two social institutions elderly Teratai and Myria Palembang with in deep interview. Overall after interview all participant there are five theme about quality of life and spiritual needs: socialization in Nursing Homes was very good, the achieve of quality of life was optimum, spiritual of God was very powerfull, the miracle of God was very extraordinary, being soul of condition toward die. According to the quantitative the number of reachable quality of life is 70% elderly people. Overall the five of theme from result was connected and similiar with quality of life theory and Spiritual Consept ; Leinenger trancultural Theory (1985) was decribes abaout holistic dimension “Cultural Care Wordlview”. One of important factors was an overview about “Well being or Rest in Peace”. The only theme about socialization in nursing homes was very good, this theme was contradict with aging theory especially the change of spiritual.
Providing Complete Precision Timing Solution for Hospitals by GPS Time Synchronized with MCS
Authors: Aljewari Younis H. Karim , Ahmad R. Badlishah , Ahmed Ali Amer 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe time is very important in the life and has a special significance for hospitals, Where is specially used in operating rooms, Nurse Call System (NCS) , various medical tests and many other medical services. Those important things are mainly to use Master Clock System (MCS) in the hospitals. In this paper we provided high precision time for hospitals by used Global Positioning System (GPS) time synchronized with MCS. The time will get synchronized from satellite via GPS according to the Time Zone. GPS receivers can provide precise time, speed, and course measurements. Westerstrand GPS unit uses a miniature 12-channel GPS will use in the system and its compact size and low power consumption make it ideal for this application. The system consists of Master clock control unit, GPS receiver with antenna and related accessories.
Intensive Care Management of The Critically Ill Elderly Population: The Case of ‘Sotiria’ Regional Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens, Greece
Authors: Grigorakos Leonidas , Nikolopoulos Ioannis , Sakagianni Katerina , Markou Nikolaos , Nikolaou Dimitrios , Kechagioglou Ioannis , Veldekis Dimitris 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe aim of this study was to assess the characteristics and short-term outcome of elderly patients admitted to the ICU of ‘Sotiria’ Regional Chest Diseases Hospital of Athens. We examined retrospectively the records of 344 patients aged ≥70 years old admitted to the ICU of a tertiary hospital during a five-year period, from 2009-2013. We reported demographic and clinical data, length of ICU stay, need for mechanical ventilation and ICU mortality. Among 1730 admitted to the ICU during this period, the elderly comprised 344 (19.8%). The main causes of ICU admission were Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) exacerbation (n=169), postoperative respiratory failure (n=78), acute respiratory failure of various etiologies (n=76) and cardiogenic pulmonary edema (n=25). Overall mortality rate of elderly patients was 41.5%. According to age groups, 200 patients were 70-74 years old with a mortality rate of 47%, 42 patients were 80-84 years old presenting a mortality rate of 28.5%, while 14 patients aged over 85 years old, presented a mortality of 42.8%. The mean length of ICU stay (LOS) for the elderly patients was 11.2 days, while the corresponding LOS value for younger patients was 8.1 days. Elderly patients present highest mortality than younger population. However, mortality does not correlate exclusively with advancing age over 70 years, but mostly with the underlying disease. Therefore, age should not be the sole determinant of ICU admission.
Factors Influencing the Career Choice of Nursing Students
Authors: Işık Elif , Kanbay Yalçın , Aslan Özgür 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe people who choose nursing as a career should choose it consciously, should very well recognize it, and embrace it, and love it so that, this profession can develop and rise in social status. This was a descriptive type of study, aimed to determine the reasons why the students choose to study nursing.
Not Very Welcoming: A Survey of Internationally Educated Nurses Employed in Canada
Authors: Hall Linda McGillis , Jones Cheryl , Lalonde Michelle , Strudwick Gillian , McDonald Blaire 
Published: August 2023

Abstract
Background:
Countries around the world are struggling to cope with a shortage of nurses and are increasingly relying on internationally educated nurses to fill the gap. Internationally educated nurses represent 9% of the Canadian nursing workforce, but this is expected to grow as the shortage continues. This study aimed to identify and understand the experiences of internationally educated nurses who came to Canada to seek nursing work.

Methods:
A cross-sectional survey of a random sample of internationally educated nurses was conducted. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the survey responses. The survey also included an open-ended question about experience with the move to Canada to work as a nurse. Responses to the open-ended question were content analyzed and triangulated with the survey data.

Results:
A total of 2,107 internationally educated nurses responded to the study (47% response rate). Most were female (95%) and married (80%), and almost half were from the Philippines (49%). Professional (e.g., salary & benefits, 60%) and personal (e.g., quality of life, 56%) reasons drove migration to Canada, but 76% reported no recruitment incentives, and most (56%) relied on friends and family for information about nursing in Canada. Significant barriers to practicing in Canada included the licensure exam (75%), and obtaining information about different types of practice in Canada (56%).

Conclusions:
The findings from this study provide important information about internationally educated nurses’ perceptions and experiences of coming to Canada to obtain work in nursing. Improving the means for seeking employment by overseas nurses is a key area that regulatory agencies, health managers and policy leaders need to understand and address. Strategies to improve the barriers nurses face, particularly those related to licensure are important considerations.
Effect of Nutrition Therapy Dates for Short Term Memory of Students at Elementary School 060 886 and 060 889
Authors: Sitohang Nur Asnah , Siregar Farida Linda Sari 
Published: August 2023

AbstractImproving the ability of short-term memory can be a variety of things one of them with nourishing food and drinks that contain enough sugar to the body. Sugar is safe for children and can be directly used for metabolism, namely in the form of a disaccharide sugar. Dates have a fairly high sugar content and are generally derived from the type of glucose and fructose. The research objective was to determine the effect of nutritional therapy palm against short-term memory fourth grade students in Elementary School No. 060 886 060 889 Elementary School and Medan. Quasy experimental research design using pre post design. There are two groups of respondents, intervention and control. Purposive sampling technique. In the intervention group were given nutritional therapy dates every day 100 g for 6 days. On the first day before the given therapy short-term memory measured using the test digit span forward and backward Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) after 15 seconds a child was told to repeat. On the day after consuming the nutrients dates -6 done the same test (post-test). In the control group was also done the same thing only difference was not given nutritional therapy dates. Analysis of the data used paired t test and independent t test. The results showed the average short-term memory after the students in the intervention group were given nutritional therapy dates = 25.33 seconds, SD = 20.61 seconds. The average short-term memory sisiwa posttest control group = 43.18 seconds, SD = 50.41 seconds. Mean difference = 17 850 seconds. Statistical test results obtained value of p = 0.041 (<0.05), it can be concluded that there are significant differences posttest score in the intervention group and the control (no treatment effect Nutri palm against short-term memory)
An Analysis of Evidence-Based Practice Curriculum Integration in Australian Undergraduate Nursing Programs
Authors: Malik Gulzar , McKenna Lisa , Griffiths Debra 
Published: August 2023

AbstractEvidence-based practice (EBP) remains a relatively new concept to nursing, creating many challenges in relation to curriculum evaluation. Most of the available literature on EBP focuses to a great extent on clinical practice. There is limited literature available addressing the incorporation of EBP into nursing curricula, particularly at the undergraduate level. Existing literature highlights discrepancies in how EBP is implemented into nursing curricula, and reveals ambiguity in defining the concepts of EBP, appropriate place in the course in which to initiate EBP skills training, and in merging EBP with the research process. In the Australian context and internationally, EBP is variably addressed within undergraduate nursing education.Aim:This paper reports findings of an analysis of curriculum outlines from tertiary education providers exploring how EBP is incorporated into Bachelor of Nursing (BN) programs in Australia.Method:Curriculum outlines of BN programs were extracted through public websites. Each subject or unit of study was analysed in relation to units offered which addressed research and EBP, either in isolation or combined. Content analysis informed by Chambers and Chiang (2012) was performed to analyse the data.Results:In Australia, 32 universities and three colleges offer BN programs. Results revealed that of these, three did not appear to offer specific units related to research or EBP. Twenty five combined units on research and EBP with major emphasis on research concepts and methodologies. In addition, 30 education providers integrated EBP related objectives throughout their curricula ranging between one to twelve units of study. Variations among institutions were found in terms of years and semesters in which research and EBP units were introduced.Implications:It is paramount that EBP is considered an integral part of curricula and be embedded in all units of study.
The Influence of Internal Service Quality toward Patient's Behavioral Intention in Inpatient Unit at the Type C General Hospitals in East Java, Indonesia
Authors: Susanti Christina Esti 
Published: August 2023

AbstractThe research aims to examine the influence of internal service quality toward patient’s behavioral interest through nurse job satisfaction, organizational citizenship behavior, service quality of episode of care, and patient satisfaction in inpatient unit at type C general hospitals in East Java. Quantitative approach is used in this research and the unit of analysis is some type C hospitals in East Java.The result of research shows that: (1) internal service quality has a significant influence toward nurse job satisfaction; (2) nurse job satisfaction has a significant influence toward organizational citizenship behavior; (3) nurse job satisfaction has a significant influence toward service quality of episode of care; (4) organizational citizenship behavior has no significant influence toward service quality of episode of care; (5) organizational citizenship behavior has no significant influence toward patient satisfaction; (6) service quality of episode of care has a significant influence towards patient satisfaction, and (7) patient satisfaction has a significant influence toward patient’s behavioral intention. (Abstract)
Self-assembly of Hyaluronic Acid-Cu-Quercetin flavonoid nanoparticles: synergistic chemotherapy to target tumors
Authors: Yue Hanxun , Zhao Xuan , Yong Qin , Shi Min , Jiang Xiaofeng , Zhang Yating , Yu Xian 
Published: August 2023

Background
In this study, a natural compound quercetin (Qu) was investigated for its various antitumor effects. However, due to its poor water solubility and low bioavailability, its clinical application is limited. To overcome this constraint, a modification was to Qu, which resulted in the creation of novel flavonoid self-assembling nanoparticles (HCQ NPs).

Methods
HCQ NPs were synthesized by a self-assembly method and characterized using transmission electron microscopy, the Malvern Zetasizer instrument, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), the ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometric method (UV-vis), Fourier transform infrared (FITR) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Extracellular, methylene blue spectrophotometric analysis was used to determine the ability of HCQ NPs to react with different concentrations of H2O2 to form hydroxyl radicals (•OH). Intracellular, DCFH-DA staining was used to detect the ability of HCQ NPs to react with H2O2 to generate reactive oxygen species. Flow cytometry was used to detect the uptake of HCQ NPs by MDA-MB-231 cells at different time points. The biocompatibility of HCQ NPs was evaluated using the Cell Counting Kit-8 (CCK-8) assay. Calcein AM/PI double staining and the CCK-8 assay were used to evaluate the synergistic antitumor effect of HCQ NPs and H2O2.

Results
HCQ NPs showed uniformly sized analogous spherical shapes with a hydrodynamic diameter of 55.36 ± 0.27 nm. XPS revealed that Cu was mainly present as Cu2+ in the HCQ NPs. UV−vis absorption spectrum of the characteristic peak of HCQ NPs was located at 296 nm. Similarly, FTIR spectroscopy revealed a complex formation of Qu and Cu2+ that substantially changed the wavenumber of the 4-position C = O characteristic absorption peak. Based on the proportion of Qu and Cu2+ (1:2), the total drug loading of Qu and Cu2+ in the HCQ NPs for therapeutic purposes was calculated to be 9%. Methylene blue spectrophotometric analysis of •OH indicated that Cu can lead to the generation of •OH by triggering Fenton-like reactions. HCQ NPs rapidly accumulated in MDA-MB-231 cells with the extension of time, and the maximum accumulation concentration was reached at about 0.5 h. Calcein AM/PI double staining and CCK-8 revealed synergistic antitumor effects of HCQ NPs including the chemotherapeutic effect of Qu and chemodynamic therapy by Cu2+ in a simulated tumor microenvironment. HCQ NPs demonstrated very low toxicity in LO2 cells in the biocompatibility experiment.

Conclusion
This study show cases a new method of creating self-assembled flavonoid HCQ NPs that show great for fighting cancer.
Relation between Personal Profile Characteristics of the Staff and their Attitude towards the Farmer Producers Organization
Authors: Priyanka Vavilala , Singh V. K. , Singh L. B. , Singh D. K. , Vivek  , Singh Bhim , Prajapathi Chandrashekar 
Published: August 2023

The present research study was carried out during 2022-2023 to know the relation between attitude towards the organization and profile characteristics of the staff of Farmer Producers Organization in Zone III (Rajanna Siricilla) of state Telangana. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study. Zone III consists of five districts namely, Karimnagar, Rajanna Siricilla, Medak, Siddipet and Kamareddy. The total number of FPOs in the zone were 66. Out of these, 40 FPOs were selected and the data was collected from 5 respondents randomly from each FPO using structured interview schedule. Thus, the total numbers of respondents were 200. The findings of the research revealed that (41.50%) of the respondents were middle aged with (38.50%) having education up to graduation, (51.00%) were having low experience of 2-5 years and (40.50%) received medium number of trainings (5-8). About two-third (65.50%) respondents had reported that medium extension activities were taken up in the organization, (41.50%) were having medium interpersonal communication, (57.00%) were having neutral departmental working environment, (59.50%) were having medium attitude towards delegation of authority and (38.50%) were having low achievement motivation. It was also reported that majority of the respondents were having medium job involvement (48.50%), medium job satisfaction (49.00%), medium perception of work load (40.50%) and medium job stress (52.50%). Among this variables, experience, total number of trainings received, extension activities, attitude towards delegation of authority, job involvement, job satisfaction, perception of work load and job stress were found to be significant with the attitude of the staff towards the organization.
Sustainability of Urban Vegetable Gardening in Tamil Nadu, India
Authors: Sebastian Shibi , A. Anuratha , G. Ravi , Bhuvaneswari Sri Vara Buddhi , Devi P. Ahila 
Published: August 2023

Urban vegetable gardens are being developed in many places in India and abroad. A lot of passionate urban dwellers are taking up such initiatives in their own households. A study was conducted on sustainability of Urban vegetable gardening in Tamil Nadu, India with the objective to study the nature of urban vegetable gardening and to develop strategy for sustainability of urban vegetable gardening.
The beneficiaries of vegetable kit distribution programme and other vegetable gardeners were purposively selected. A total of 120 respondents was selected randomly. It was found that about 50 percent of the respondents were house wives and nearly 50 percent had garden in their terrace. Nearly 52 percent of the respondents took up gardening to avoid chemicals while 48 percent took it up as hobby. 100 percent took gardening only for household consumption, none of them had any commercial outlook on the products. Recycled products were utilized by majority of the people (58%), almost equal proportion of respondents purchased material from JDAs office, Shops, online. About 48 percent used coir pith while the remaining used soil as the medium for growth. Homemade composting and vermicompost were used by majority of the respondents to a tune of 1-5 kg per month.
The potager scheme was very well taken by the urban dwellers in Coimbatore but it was discontinued after a year. However, it has caused a lot of awareness among them and their requirements are fulfilled by online sellers. Sustained and profitable terrace gardening requires scientific and precise calculations on inputs and time of use. Planned development in urban and peri urban areas by institutional interventions will lead to sustained and feasible projects which will contribute to the green cover and contribute to the food requirement of the urban areas.
Isolation and Characterization of Lactobacillus Strains with Probiotic Potential from Dairy Products
Authors: Ndaywel Olivier N. , Nsiala Gurvitch O. , Ntumba Liévin T. , Banze Tatiana , Musibono Dieudonné E. , Biey Emmanuel M. 
Published: August 2023

Aims: This research aims to isolate and characterize from dairy products, in particular yogurts, cultivated Lactobacillus strains with potential for use as probiotics in poultry farming.
Study Design: This research consists of four parts, an introduction with literature review, a description of the materials and methods used, finally the results obtained and their discussion.
Place and Duration of Study: Central Veterinary Laboratory of Kinshasa, specifically in the Bacteriology and Animal Services departments, between April and September 2022.
Methodology: A yogurt was cultured in order to observe the presence of Lactobacilli in the MRS (Mans, Rogosa and Sharp) Agar culture medium; this culture revealed the growth of Lactobacilli. It was even proceeded to the serial dilution of these strains, the results had also revealed the growth of Lactobacilli in the 6 test tubes used.
Results: The results obtained showed a significant increase in weight (positive effect on the immune system) in the poultry of the experimental group and an absence of pathogenicity after an incubation period (inhibitory effect of strains of Lactobacilli on those of Escherichia coli and Streptococcus sp.) whereas in the control group, the poultry showed a lower weight gain compared to the experimental group and developed colibacillosis associated with other effects such as weakness, fever and angina after an incubation period.
Conclusion: The positive results of Lactobacilli strains obtained in poultry in the experimental group show the potential of these strains to be used as probiotics in poultry farming to improve poultry health through the inhibitory effect of these strains on pathogenic Escherichia coli and Streptococcus sp. This opens up safe alternatives to the use of these strains to fight the misuse of antibiotics by reducing their use in human and animal care.
Hematological Profile of Adult Haemoglobin SS and SC Sickle Cell Patients in Stationary Phase: Evidences from National Teaching Hospital of Cotonou in Benin
Authors: Zohoun A. , Baglo-Agbodande T. , Houssou B. , Massi R. , Kassehin E. , Guiwa G. G. Orou , Dèhoumon J. , Mehou J. , Anani L. , Vovor A. , Kinde-Gazard D. 
Published: August 2023

Background and Objective: Sickle cell disease is a major public health problem. The aim of this study was to determine the hematological parameters in the inter-critical period of adult sickle cell patients at the National Teaching Hospital CNHU-HKM of Cotonou.
Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive study with analytical aims carried out from July 2021 to December 2021 in the hematology department of the National Teaching Hospital CNHU-HKM of Cotonou. An hemogram was performed using Sysmex XT 4000i on a total of 181 sickle cell patients including 119 Hb SS and 62 Hb SC. Data were analyzed using R software.
Results: Patients studied had a mean age of 32 ± 13 years. The mean of hemoglobin level was 7.7 ± 1.9 g/dL in Hb SS patients versus 11.27 ± 1.79 g/dL in Hb SC patients (p = 0.001). The mean leukocyte count was 13.2 ± 4.4 G/L in Hb SS patients versus 7.3 ± 3 G/L in Hb SC patients (p = 0.003); the mean neutrophil count was 6.93 ± 3.24 G/L in Hb SS patients versus 3.96 ± 1.72 G/L in Hb SC patients (p = 0.001). Platelet counts averaged 426 ± 213 G/L in Hb SS patients versus 223 ± 103 G/L in Hb SC patients (p = 0.001).
Conclusion: This study revealed a higher mean hemoglobin level, mean leukocyte count and mean platelet count in Hb SS patients compared to Hb SC patients in the stationary phase.