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Emotional Intelligence of Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals in Dali, the People’s Republic of China
Yongling Hua,
Mohammad Abbas Uddin,
Anowarul Jalal Bhuiyan
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2019
Pages:
32-36
Received:
14 June 2019
Accepted:
10 July 2019
Published:
26 July 2019
Abstract: Emotional intelligence plays an important role in regulating the emotions induced by fatigue or stress and it is critically required in nurses who work in dynamic hospital environments. Nurses’ emotional intelligence helps them to create a positive work environment in various unfavorable situations in order to provide patients care in a supportive manner. The aim of this study was to assess nurses’ emotional intelligence in tertiary hospitals in Dali, the People’s Republic of China. The participants were 291 nurses working at two tertiary hospitals. Data were collected via the Demographic Data Form and the Chinese Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence Scale. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic and emotional intelligence data. Results showed that, generally, nurses perceived high levels of emotional intelligence. More specifically, nurses perceived high levels of emotional intelligence in themselves and moderate levels of emotional intelligence in others. They also perceived moderate levels for their ability to regulate their own emotions and for their use of emotion to facilitate performance. This study provides essential information regarding nurses’ emotional intelligence. Nurse managers should use this study’s results to develop strategies that assist their nurses’ efforts to improve emotional intelligence.
Abstract: Emotional intelligence plays an important role in regulating the emotions induced by fatigue or stress and it is critically required in nurses who work in dynamic hospital environments. Nurses’ emotional intelligence helps them to create a positive work environment in various unfavorable situations in order to provide patients care in a supportive ...
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Thermo-Mechanical Properties of Motor Vehicle Brake Pad Using Periwinkle Shell and Treated Cow Bone as Filler
Ejiogu Ibe Kevin,
Ayejagbara Mosunmade Olukemi,
Ibeneme Uche,
Anigbogu Maryann Uzochukwu
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2019
Pages:
37-42
Received:
3 June 2019
Accepted:
9 July 2019
Published:
30 July 2019
Abstract: Brake pad was produced using periwinkle shell and treated cow borne as base materials, phenolic resin as binder, material, aluminum oxide, copper oxide and zinc oxide as abrasive, and graphite as friction modifier. The particulate size of the filler materials considered was 250µm, Five samples were produced (Samples A, B, C, D and E) witht composition ratios of 60/25, 55/30, 40/35, 45/40 and 40/45 cow bone/periwinkle shell hybrid filler respectively. The produced brake pad samples were evaluated by testing the mechanical, thermal and physical properties. The hardness test showed that as the filler loading increases, there was a steady increase in hardness strength of the material and sample E showed (100.0) most closest hardness value to the required standard (101.0 Shore). The abrasion resistance showed a decrease with increasing filler loading, which could be due to poor interfacial adhesion between binder (PR) and other components due to poor distribution ratio of the filler quantity in the matrix (binder). The impact strength test result revealed that the higher the filler loading, the lower the average impact strength and samples A, B and C met the required standard brake pad impact strength; except for samples D and E, which could be due to the decrease in the quantity of binder (PR). The water absorption test result showed progressive increase in water absorption with increasing filler loading. Samples A and B with water absorption of 5.56% and 6.25% respectively were found to fall wthin the range of the required standard of 4.5%. The coefficient of friction test result showed a steady decrease as the filler loading increased, however, sample E with 0.36µ exhibited a coefficient of friction within the required standard range for automobile vehicles with a coefficient of fiction range of 0.35 – 0.42 µ. The Therrmo Gravimetric Analysis (TGA) test result for sample A was chosen because it proved to give superior performance over others. Sample A showed a percent weight loss as the temperature increased from 299.00°C to 88714°C. Sample A showed thermal stability at 299°C with degradation setting in at 470.07°C and with a percent weight loss of 24.715%.
Abstract: Brake pad was produced using periwinkle shell and treated cow borne as base materials, phenolic resin as binder, material, aluminum oxide, copper oxide and zinc oxide as abrasive, and graphite as friction modifier. The particulate size of the filler materials considered was 250µm, Five samples were produced (Samples A, B, C, D and E) witht composit...
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Assessing Awareness, Attitude, and Practice of Food Safety Among the Population of Quetta, Pakistan
Sahar Munir,
Syeda Hafsa Ali
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2019
Pages:
43-49
Received:
11 June 2019
Accepted:
25 July 2019
Published:
12 August 2019
Abstract: Foodborne diseases are increasing at an alarming rate in Pakistan. An increase in gastrointestinal disorder outbreaks has demanded implementation of hygiene and quality practices. Food can initiate epidemics and serves as a growth substrate for bacterial and other food poisoning agents. This study evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices among food handlers in maintaining food hygiene in Quetta city. A questionnaire-based survey was conducted to highlight gaps in food safety knowledge among the population. Survey results reveal the need for consumer education regarding safe food handling practices. Respondents belonging to every sphere of life participated in this survey. Food safety knowledge, practices, and attitudes of food handlers indicate that food-handling problems are needed to be addressed. Our research showed that respondents were aware of hygienic practices before preparing and eating food. However, more than half of the respondents were unaware that Salmonella typhi is a foodborne pathogen. We found 74% of the male and 26% female food handlers were unaware of proper hygienic practices. More than 65% of respondents had poorly developed sewage system which floods during rainy seasons causing a rise in these diseases. Our survey revealed the need for consumer education regarding safe food handling practices from purchasing food to dealing with home. Unhygienic food preparation standards, unavailability of clean water as major factors of food poisoning in third world countries. Microbiologists should take the load to ensure proper knowledge about food pathogens. Continuous education and training can strengthen food handler’s knowledge in required areas.
Abstract: Foodborne diseases are increasing at an alarming rate in Pakistan. An increase in gastrointestinal disorder outbreaks has demanded implementation of hygiene and quality practices. Food can initiate epidemics and serves as a growth substrate for bacterial and other food poisoning agents. This study evaluates knowledge, attitudes, and practices among...
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Technological Diagnostics of Human Condition According to Spectral Analysis of Biofield
Evgeniy Bryndin,
Irina Bryndina
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2019
Pages:
50-54
Received:
8 June 2019
Accepted:
1 August 2019
Published:
14 August 2019
Abstract: In article technological diagnostics of mental, physiological and intellectual condition of the person according to the spectral analysis of biofield is considered. The spectral analysis of biofield is fundamentals of natural technology. According to the spectral analysis of biofield the card of a physiological and intellectual condition of the person is formed. According to the card stage-by-stage influence by light, acoustic and electromagnetic radiation on biofield of the person is programmed. Process of correction of biofield is carried out under control of the expert in real time by means of spectroscope. Process of correction comes to an end with normalization of biofield. After normalization of biofield, the person passes to healthy activity. Health of the person most of all depends on a conduct of life. Natural and spiritual processes and a healthy lifestyle help the person and society to be healthy. The family and public culture of a healthy lifestyle and social infrastructure of a health-saving are fundamentals of public health care. Socially infrastructure of transition of the population to a healthy lifestyle matters for formation of healthy human resources of all age and all segments of the population. If the family and public culture of a healthy lifestyle be transferred from generation to generation, then really public health care will be created. In article health saving aspects which promote are considered to become to health care, really, public. The medicine and health system of the future should become health saving up and to conduct the population to healthy longevity.
Abstract: In article technological diagnostics of mental, physiological and intellectual condition of the person according to the spectral analysis of biofield is considered. The spectral analysis of biofield is fundamentals of natural technology. According to the spectral analysis of biofield the card of a physiological and intellectual condition of the per...
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Comparison of Different Image Enhancement Methods for Effective Whole-Body Bone Scan Image
Sulieman Mohammed Salih Zobly
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 3, September 2019
Pages:
55-59
Received:
14 June 2019
Accepted:
23 July 2019
Published:
28 August 2019
Abstract: Nuclear medicine is one of the most important diagnostic tools used for different types of investigations such as a thyroid scan, renal function and whole-body bone scan. The main problem in nuclear medicine imaging system is the resulting images degraded with large amounts of noise. In this work we want use four different enhancement methods to enhance whole-body bone scan image so as to reduce the noise from the image and improve the resolution to achieve a better image quality and maintain quality for accurate diagnosis. Histogram equalization, adaptive histogram equalization, log transformation and gamma correction algorithms were used to improve the image quality. Four pair of bone scan images from gamma camera were used to perform this work. Enhanced images were quantified and evaluated by calculating the Peak Signal Noise Ratio, Mean Square Error and entropy. The result shows that the gamma correction algorithm gives best result among the four algorithms used for enhancing the bone images. The gamma correction algorithm can assist the radiologist in diagnosis the patient and quantify any changes accurately and quickly.
Abstract: Nuclear medicine is one of the most important diagnostic tools used for different types of investigations such as a thyroid scan, renal function and whole-body bone scan. The main problem in nuclear medicine imaging system is the resulting images degraded with large amounts of noise. In this work we want use four different enhancement methods to en...
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