Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Digital Commons Network™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

2020

Discipline
Institution
Keyword
Publication
Publication Type
File Type

Articles 30481 - 30510 of 30616

Full-Text Articles in Entire DC Network

“What Role Do Dental Prescriptions Play In The Opioid Crisis?”, Palak Shah Jan 2020

“What Role Do Dental Prescriptions Play In The Opioid Crisis?”, Palak Shah

Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 47,000 individuals died in 2017 due to an opioid overdose. Further, dentists are more likely to prescribe immediate-release opioids than other healthcare providers. In the late 1990s, dentists were responsible for 15.5% of prescriptions for immediate-release opioids, and 8% of these prescriptions in 2009. In this thesis I examine the reasons for this, including the ways in which a patient’s sex, age, race, and ethnicity play a role in dental prescriptions, and conclude that dentists do not consistently use the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMPs) or the guidelines set by …

Go to article

Religious Identities: Varieties Of Collective Consciousness, Reilly Alexander Stanton Kalani Jan 2020

Religious Identities: Varieties Of Collective Consciousness, Reilly Alexander Stanton Kalani

Harriet L Wilkes Honors College Theses 2010 - 2019

As an interdisciplinary endeavor, the study of consciousness is informed by a variety of scholarly perspectives that, when integrated, deepen our understanding of consciousness as a functional system of semiotic communication. This thesis explores linguistic behavior as a manifestation of collective consciousness via the incorporation of theory from psychology, sociology, and philosophy into an analytical framework for studying consciousness. Using this analytical framework, I present an analysis of patterns of linguistic behavior from online religious communitas on reddit.com. I analyze the patterns of linguistic behaviors in this data using tokenization and semantic analysis techniques, revealing the divergent manifestations of identity …

Go to article

Ecosystem Services Of Temporary Streams Differ Between Wet And Dry Phases In Regions With Contrasting Climates And Economies, Rachel Stubbington, Mike Acreman, Vicenç Acuña, Philip J. Boon, Andrew J. Boulton, Judy England, David Gilvear, Tim Sykes, Paul J. Wood Jan 2020

Ecosystem Services Of Temporary Streams Differ Between Wet And Dry Phases In Regions With Contrasting Climates And Economies, Rachel Stubbington, Mike Acreman, Vicenç Acuña, Philip J. Boon, Andrew J. Boulton, Judy England, David Gilvear, Tim Sykes, Paul J. Wood

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Temporary streams are dynamic ecosystems in which mosaics of flowing, ponded and dry habitats support high biodiversity of both aquatic and terrestrial species. Species interact within habitats to perform or facilitate processes that vary in response to changing habitat availability. A natural capital approach recognizes that, through such processes, the ‘natural assets’ of all ecosystems deliver services that benefit people. The ecosystem services of temporary streams remain largely unexplored, in particular those provided during ponded and dry phases. In addition, recent characterizations have focused on dryland systems, and it remains unclear how service provision varies among different climatic regions, or …

Go to article

Physical Activity And The Prevention, Reduction, And Treatment Of Alcohol And Other Drug Use Across The Lifespan (The Phase Review): A Systematic Review, T. P. Thompson, J. Horrell, A. H. Taylor, A. Wanner, K. Husk, Y. Wei, S. Creanor, R. Kandiyali, J. Neale, J. Sinclair, M. Nasser, G. Wallace Jan 2020

Physical Activity And The Prevention, Reduction, And Treatment Of Alcohol And Other Drug Use Across The Lifespan (The Phase Review): A Systematic Review, T. P. Thompson, J. Horrell, A. H. Taylor, A. Wanner, K. Husk, Y. Wei, S. Creanor, R. Kandiyali, J. Neale, J. Sinclair, M. Nasser, G. Wallace

Peninsula Medical School

The aim of this review is to systematically describe and quantify the effects of PA interventions on alcohol and other drug use outcomes, and to identify any apparent effect of PA dose and type, possible mechanisms of effect, and any other aspect of intervention delivery (e.g. key behaviour change processes), within a framework to inform the design and evaluation of future interventions. Systematic searches were designed to identify published and grey literature on the role of PA for reducing the risk of progression to alcohol and other drug use (PREVENTION), supporting individuals to reduce alcohol and other drug use for …

Go to article

Book Review: Microeconomics: A Critical Companion By Ben Fine, R Sheaff Jan 2020

Book Review: Microeconomics: A Critical Companion By Ben Fine, R Sheaff

Peninsula Medical School

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Student Midwives’ Perception Of The Growth Assessment Protocol (Gap): Preparation For Clinical Practice, R Lawes, S Jones Jan 2020

Student Midwives’ Perception Of The Growth Assessment Protocol (Gap): Preparation For Clinical Practice, R Lawes, S Jones

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Fetal growth restriction is a major complication of pregnancy and increases the risk of stillbirth. Midwives screen for fetal wellbeing by measuring the symphysis fundal height to detect growth restriction, which can present in a low risk pregnancy or occur late in gestational age. The detection, surveillance and onward referral of these pregnancies are the responsibility of all midwives. To prevent avoidable stillbirth due to restricted fetal growth and to ensure safe, evidence based practice, the Perinatal Institute developed the Growth Assessment Protocol (GAP). A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews was conducted to explore 2nd year student midwives' perception of …

Go to article

Trade Agreements And The Risks For The Nursing Workforce, Nursing Practice And Public Health: A Scoping Review, D Kidgell, D Hills, D Griffiths, R Endacott Jan 2020

Trade Agreements And The Risks For The Nursing Workforce, Nursing Practice And Public Health: A Scoping Review, D Kidgell, D Hills, D Griffiths, R Endacott

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Go to article

The Effects Of Increased Wildfires Due To Climate Change On The Respiratory Health Of New Mexicans, Satyam D. Patel Jan 2020

The Effects Of Increased Wildfires Due To Climate Change On The Respiratory Health Of New Mexicans, Satyam D. Patel

Climate Change and Public Health Preparedness

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Interventions Demonstrate Potential To Promote Patient Comfort During Radiotherapy, S Goldsworthy, S Palmer, Jm Latour, H Mcnair, M Cramp Jan 2020

Interventions Demonstrate Potential To Promote Patient Comfort During Radiotherapy, S Goldsworthy, S Palmer, Jm Latour, H Mcnair, M Cramp

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Assessment Of Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Where An Undiagnosed Neurological Disease Is Suspected: A Report From An International Continence Society Consensus Working Group, Holly A. Roy, Jeremy Nettleton, Camilla Blain, Catherine Dalton, Bilal Farhan, Ailton Fernandes, Petros Georgopoulos, Sabine Klepsch, John Lavelle, Evangelista Martinelli, Jalesh N. Panicker, Ivan Radoja, Christina Anastasia Rapidi, E Silva R Pereira, Katarina Tudor, Adrian S. Wagg, Marcus J. Drake Jan 2020

Assessment Of Patients With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Where An Undiagnosed Neurological Disease Is Suspected: A Report From An International Continence Society Consensus Working Group, Holly A. Roy, Jeremy Nettleton, Camilla Blain, Catherine Dalton, Bilal Farhan, Ailton Fernandes, Petros Georgopoulos, Sabine Klepsch, John Lavelle, Evangelista Martinelli, Jalesh N. Panicker, Ivan Radoja, Christina Anastasia Rapidi, E Silva R Pereira, Katarina Tudor, Adrian S. Wagg, Marcus J. Drake

Peninsula Medical School

AimLower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are a common urological referral, which sometimes can have a neurological basis in a patient with no formally diagnosed neurological disease (“occult neurology”). Early identification and specialist input is needed to avoid bad LUTS outcomes, and to initiate suitable neurological management.MethodsThe International Continence Society established a neurological working group to consider: Which neurological conditions may include LUTS as an early feature? What diagnostic evaluations should be undertaken in the LUTS clinic? A shortlist of conditions was drawn up by expert consensus and discussed at the annual congress of the International Neurourology Society. A multidisciplinary working …

Go to article

The Effectiveness Of A Therapeutic Parenting Program For Children Aged 6-11 Years With Behavioural Or Emotional Difficulties: Results From A Randomized Controlled Trial, Nick Axford, Gretchen Bjornstad, Justin Matthews, Sarah Heilmann, Anam Raja, Obioha C. Ukoumunne, Vashti Berry, Tom Wilkinson, Luke Timmons, Tim Hobbs, Tim Eames, Angeliki Kallitsoglou, Sarah Blower, Georgina Warner Jan 2020

The Effectiveness Of A Therapeutic Parenting Program For Children Aged 6-11 Years With Behavioural Or Emotional Difficulties: Results From A Randomized Controlled Trial, Nick Axford, Gretchen Bjornstad, Justin Matthews, Sarah Heilmann, Anam Raja, Obioha C. Ukoumunne, Vashti Berry, Tom Wilkinson, Luke Timmons, Tim Hobbs, Tim Eames, Angeliki Kallitsoglou, Sarah Blower, Georgina Warner

Peninsula Medical School

Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of a therapeutic parenting program that targets parents of children aged 6 to 11 years identified as having behavioral and emotional difficulties. The intervention comprises two parts, delivered sequentially: a 10–12-week group-based program for all parents, and one-to-one sessions for up to 12 weeks with selected parents from the group-based element. Methods/Design In a randomized controlled trial, 264 participants were allocated to the Inspiring Futures program (intervention) or services as usual (control) arms with follow-up assessments at 16 (post-group program) and 32 (post-one-to-one sessions) weeks. The primary …

Go to article

Big Data Analytics And Artificial Intelligence Pathway To Operational Performance Under The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Orientation And Environmental Dynamism: A Study Of Manufacturing Organisations, R Dubey, A Gunasekaran, Sj Childe, Dj Bryde, M Giannakis, C Foropon, D Roubaud, Bt Hazen Jan 2020

Big Data Analytics And Artificial Intelligence Pathway To Operational Performance Under The Effects Of Entrepreneurial Orientation And Environmental Dynamism: A Study Of Manufacturing Organisations, R Dubey, A Gunasekaran, Sj Childe, Dj Bryde, M Giannakis, C Foropon, D Roubaud, Bt Hazen

Plymouth Business School

The importance of big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning has been at the forefront of research for operations and supply chain management. Literature has reported the influence of big data analytics for improved operational performance, but there has been a paucity of research regarding the role of entrepreneurial orientation (EO) on the adoption of big data analytics. To address this gap, we draw on the dynamic capabilities view of firms and on contingency theory to develop and test a model that describes the role of EO on the adoption of big data analytics powered by artificial intelligence (BDA-AI) …

Go to article

A Bite Of Nostalgia: The Influence Of Nostalgia In Consumers’ Loyalty Intentions At Traditional Restaurants, Qian Chen, Rong Huang, Aiping Zhang Jan 2020

A Bite Of Nostalgia: The Influence Of Nostalgia In Consumers’ Loyalty Intentions At Traditional Restaurants, Qian Chen, Rong Huang, Aiping Zhang

Plymouth Business School

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Removal Of Babies At Birth And The Moral Distress Of Midwives, Wendy Marsh, Ann Robinson, Jill Shawe, Ann Gallagher Jan 2020

Removal Of Babies At Birth And The Moral Distress Of Midwives, Wendy Marsh, Ann Robinson, Jill Shawe, Ann Gallagher

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background Midwives and nurses appear vulnerable to moral distress when caring for women whose babies are removed at birth. They may experience professional dissatisfaction and their relationships with women, families and colleagues may be compromised. The impact of moral distress may manifest as anger, guilt, frustration, anxiety and a desire to give up their profession. While there has been much attention exploring the concept of moral distress in midwifery, this is the first study to explore its association in this context. Aim This article explores midwives’ experiences of moral distress when providing care to women whose babies were removed at …

Go to article

Ethical Perceptions Towards Real-World Use Of Companion Robots With Older People And People With Dementia: Survey Opinions Among Younger Adults, Hannah L. Bradwell, Rhona Winnington, Serge Thill, Ray B. Jones Jan 2020

Ethical Perceptions Towards Real-World Use Of Companion Robots With Older People And People With Dementia: Survey Opinions Among Younger Adults, Hannah L. Bradwell, Rhona Winnington, Serge Thill, Ray B. Jones

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Background: Use of companion robots may reduce older people’s depression, loneliness and agitation. This benefit has to be contrasted against possible ethical concerns raised by philosophers in the field around issues such as deceit, infantilisation, reduced human contact and accountability. Research directly assessing prevalence of such concerns among relevant stakeholders, however, remains limited, even though their views clearly have relevance in the debate. For example, any discrepancies between ethicists and stakeholders might in itself be a relevant ethical consideration while concerns perceived by stakeholders might identify immediate barriers to successful implementation. Methods: We surveyed 67 younger adults after they had …

Go to article

Developing And Testing A Nurse-Led Intervention To Support Bereavement In Relatives In The Intensive Care (Bric Study): A Protocol Of A Pre-Post Intervention Study, Mol Mmc Van, Sebastian Wagener, Jos M. Latour, Paul A. Boelen, Peter E. Spronk, Uil Ca Den, Judith A.C. Rietjens Jan 2020

Developing And Testing A Nurse-Led Intervention To Support Bereavement In Relatives In The Intensive Care (Bric Study): A Protocol Of A Pre-Post Intervention Study, Mol Mmc Van, Sebastian Wagener, Jos M. Latour, Paul A. Boelen, Peter E. Spronk, Uil Ca Den, Judith A.C. Rietjens

School of Nursing and Midwifery

No abstract provided.

Go to article

A Short Remark On Multipurpose Laser Therapy “Helios” In Ukraine And Its Potential Application For Treatment Of Neurology Disorders, Florentin Smarandache, Volodymyr Krasnoholovets, Victor Christianto, Rizha Vitania, The Houw Liong Jan 2020

A Short Remark On Multipurpose Laser Therapy “Helios” In Ukraine And Its Potential Application For Treatment Of Neurology Disorders, Florentin Smarandache, Volodymyr Krasnoholovets, Victor Christianto, Rizha Vitania, The Houw Liong

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

However, a truly multipurpose laser therapy method is very rarely available. Here we introduce a multipurpose laser therapy device in Ukraine, which is capable to take care a multitude of diseases. It is called “Helios”, by one of us (VK). We also give a case where a patient who suffered from Covid-19 has been treated successfully until he is recovered to healthy condition. In the last section we also discuss potential future application of Helios for other fields; i.e. neurology disorders.

Go to article

Generalizations And Alternatives Of Classical Algebraic Structures To Neutroalgebraic Structures And Antialgebraic Structures, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2020

Generalizations And Alternatives Of Classical Algebraic Structures To Neutroalgebraic Structures And Antialgebraic Structures, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In this paper we present the development from paradoxism to neutrosophy, which gave birth to neutrosophic set and logic and especially to NeutroAlgebraic Structures (or NeutroAlgebras) and AntiAlgebraic Structures (or AntiAlgebras) that are generalizations and alternatives of the classical algebraic structures.

Go to article

Three Possible Applications Of Neutrosophic Logic In Fundamental And Applied Sciences, Victor Christianto, Robert Neil Boyd, Florentin Smarandache Jan 2020

Three Possible Applications Of Neutrosophic Logic In Fundamental And Applied Sciences, Victor Christianto, Robert Neil Boyd, Florentin Smarandache

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

In Neutrosophic Logic, a basic assertion is that there are variations of about everything that we can measure; the variations surround three parameters called T,I,F (truth, indeterminacy, falsehood) which can take a range of values. This paper shortly reviews the links among aether and matter creation from the perspective of Neutrosophic Logic. Once we accept the existence of aether as physical medium, then we can start to ask on what causes matter ejection, as observed in various findings related to quasars etc. One particular cosmology model known as VMH (variable mass hypothesis) has been suggested by notable astrophysicists like Halton …

Go to article

Plithogenic N- Super Hypergraph In Novel Multi -Attribute Decision Making, Florentin Smarandache, Nivetha Martin Jan 2020

Plithogenic N- Super Hypergraph In Novel Multi -Attribute Decision Making, Florentin Smarandache, Nivetha Martin

Branch Mathematics and Statistics Faculty and Staff Publications

An optimal decision-making environment demands feasible Multi-Attribute Decision-Making methods. Plithogenic n – Super Hypergraph introduced by Smarandache is a novel concept and it involves many attributes. This article aims to bridge the concept of Plithogenic n-Super Hypergraph in the vicinity of optimal decision making. This research work introduces the novel concepts of enveloping vertex, super enveloping vertex, dominant enveloping vertex, classification of the dominant enveloping vertex (input, intervene, output dominant enveloping vertices), plithogenic connectors. An application of Plithogenic n-super hypergraph in making optimum decisions is discussed under various decision-making scenarios. Several insights are drawn from this research work and will …

Go to article

Comparison Of The Effects Of Pulmonary And Extra-Pulmonary Symptoms On Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Severe Asthma, Joseph W. Lanario, Michael E. Hyland, Yinghui Wei, Rupert C. Jones, Matthew Masoli Jan 2020

Comparison Of The Effects Of Pulmonary And Extra-Pulmonary Symptoms On Health-Related Quality Of Life In Patients With Severe Asthma, Joseph W. Lanario, Michael E. Hyland, Yinghui Wei, Rupert C. Jones, Matthew Masoli

More Faculty of Health Research

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Coronavirus (Covid-19) In The Uk: A Personality-Based Perspective On Concerns And Intention To Self-Isolate, Alison M. Bacon, Philip J. Corr Jan 2020

Coronavirus (Covid-19) In The Uk: A Personality-Based Perspective On Concerns And Intention To Self-Isolate, Alison M. Bacon, Philip J. Corr

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Positive Intergroup Contact Modulates Fusiform Gyrus Activity To Black And White Faces, H. Farmer, M. Hewstone, O. Spiegler, H. Morse, A. Saifullah, X. Pan, B. Fell, J. Charlesford, S. Terbeck Jan 2020

Positive Intergroup Contact Modulates Fusiform Gyrus Activity To Black And White Faces, H. Farmer, M. Hewstone, O. Spiegler, H. Morse, A. Saifullah, X. Pan, B. Fell, J. Charlesford, S. Terbeck

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Perspective Taking As Virtual Navigation? Perceptual Simulation Of What Others See Reflects Their Location In Space But Not Their Gaze, Eleanor Ward, Giorgio Ganis, Katrina L. Mcdonough, Patric Bach Jan 2020

Perspective Taking As Virtual Navigation? Perceptual Simulation Of What Others See Reflects Their Location In Space But Not Their Gaze, Eleanor Ward, Giorgio Ganis, Katrina L. Mcdonough, Patric Bach

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

An Interdisciplinary Approach To Improving The Quality Of Life In Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Study, C Turner, D Crocker, J Rhodes, K Nedza, J May Jan 2020

An Interdisciplinary Approach To Improving The Quality Of Life In Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome: A Case Study, C Turner, D Crocker, J Rhodes, K Nedza, J May

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Ambiguity In Psychology, J May Jan 2020

Ambiguity In Psychology, J May

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

A Reformulated Contextual Model Of Psychotherapy For Treating Anxiety And Depression, Michael E. Hyland Jan 2020

A Reformulated Contextual Model Of Psychotherapy For Treating Anxiety And Depression, Michael E. Hyland

School of Psychology

This paper describes a reformulated contextual model that uses cognitive theory (dual process theory), motivation theory (personality) and behavioral adaptation (self-correcting control systems) to show how anxiety and depression are caused, treated and prevented by an interaction between people and contexts. Depression and anxiety are the result of implicit beliefs (not cognitions) that all experience is unrewarding and threatening, these being components of the implicit belief that life is bad. Implicit beliefs are formed automatically from contextual cues and in healthy individuals are consistent with rational appraisal. They become more negative than reality through a process of adaptation when behaviors, …

Go to article

Associations Between Pro-Environmental Behaviour And Neighbourhood Nature, Nature Visit Frequency And Nature Appreciation: Evidence From A Nationally Representative Survey In England, I Alcock, Mp White, S Pahl, R Duarte-Davidson, Le Fleming Jan 2020

Associations Between Pro-Environmental Behaviour And Neighbourhood Nature, Nature Visit Frequency And Nature Appreciation: Evidence From A Nationally Representative Survey In England, I Alcock, Mp White, S Pahl, R Duarte-Davidson, Le Fleming

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

A Measure To Assess The Workplace Well‐Being Of Psychological Practitioners, Elisabeth M.A. Summers, Reg C. Morris, Gita E. Bhutani Jan 2020

A Measure To Assess The Workplace Well‐Being Of Psychological Practitioners, Elisabeth M.A. Summers, Reg C. Morris, Gita E. Bhutani

School of Psychology

No abstract provided.

Go to article

Universal Norm Psychology Leads To Societal Diversity In Prosocial Behaviour And Development, Bailey R. House, Patricia Kanngiesser, H. Clark Barrett, Tanya Broesch, Senay Cebioglu, Alyssa N. Crittenden, Alejandro Erut, Sheina Lew-Levy, Carla Sebastian-Enesco, Andrew Marcus Smith, Süheyla Yilmaz, Joan B. Silk Jan 2020

Universal Norm Psychology Leads To Societal Diversity In Prosocial Behaviour And Development, Bailey R. House, Patricia Kanngiesser, H. Clark Barrett, Tanya Broesch, Senay Cebioglu, Alyssa N. Crittenden, Alejandro Erut, Sheina Lew-Levy, Carla Sebastian-Enesco, Andrew Marcus Smith, Süheyla Yilmaz, Joan B. Silk

School of Psychology

Recent studies have proposed that social norms play a key role in motivating human cooperation and in explaining the unique scale and cultural diversity of our prosociality. However, there have been few studies that directly link social norms to the form, development and variation in prosocial behaviour across societies. In a cross-cultural study of eight diverse societies, we provide evidence that (1) the prosocial behaviour of adults is predicted by what other members of their society judge to be the correct social norm, (2) the responsiveness of children to novel social norms develops similarly across societies and (3) societally variable …

Go to article

First Prev Next Last