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Ketamine As An Opiod-Sparing Strategy In Post Cardiac Surgery Patients: A Nursing Perspective In A Multidisciplinary Opiod Stewardship Initiative, Donna Nguyen

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Let’S Talk About It: Utilizing A Code Blue Debrief For Inpatient Resuscitation Events, Brooke Blair, Jennifer Rice

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Experience To Evidence: A Nurse-Initiated Framework For Mechanical Circulatory Support Withdrawal, Graysen Q. Fulbright

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Preventing Workplace Violence: Implement A Behavioral Emergency Response Team Leveraging Existing Resources, Hannah M. Musgrove, Katie Witherspoon, Eman Chami

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Scrub Club: No Dues, Just News, Jennifer Rice, Danielle Elswick, Jessica Schmidt, Mariah Foster

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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The Importance Of Breaks In The Emergency Department. A Pilot., Giulia Pacovich

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Under Pressure: Isolating The Data For Prevalence And Severity Of Pressure Injuries In Isolation Rooms, Jessica Schmidt, Nichole White, Audrey Rutkowski, Emilee Losey

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Virtual Registered Nurse: Journey To Improved Outcomes And Increased Patient Satisfaction, Brooke Blair, Jennifer Rice

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Evidence-Based Practice Approach On Protocol Development On Prevention Of Hypoglycemia For Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced Pancreatitis, Alma Agulto

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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Exploring Nursing Generational Attitudes For Greater Engagement - The Engage Study, Kristina Boudreau, Cheryl Bellamy, Jennifer Dejans, Sarah Beldin

2025 Nursing Research Symposium

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The Impact Of Stocks Traded In The Iraq Stock Exchange On Bank Credit Rates For The Period 2008–2023, Waleed Ashour Khalid

Muthanna Journal of Administrative and Economics Sciences

Trading volumes are one of the most important indicators of liquidity in financial markets. Although the Iraqi banking system has experienced liquidity turmoil since 2003, this has led to a significant decline in the stock market. This study aims to investigate the impact of trading volumes on bank credit in the Iraq Stock Exchange. Based on a sample of 60 companies listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange and 18 banks, the study spanned a 15-year period, from 2008 to 2023. Using the least squares method, we demonstrated the relationship between the liquidity of stocks traded in Iraqi financial markets and …

The Role Of Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre’S Rules In Enhancing The Effectiveness Of Omani Arbitration Law, Amel Kamel Abdallah

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

This Article presents a critical analysis of the 2022 Rules of the Oman Commercial Arbitration Centre and their role in enhancing the effectiveness of the provisions of Omani Arbitration Law No. 47/1997. It examines how these rules address practical challenges that have arisen in the application of the law at certain stages of the arbitration process, particularly the arbitration agreement and the constitution of the arbitral tribunal. Furthermore, the article highlights the role of the Omani judiciary in bridging some legislative gaps within the field of arbitration. In the first section, the article examines issues related to the arbitration agreement …

Compensation For Damage Caused By Blood Transfusions- A Fundamental Study, Maryam Salim Saif Al-Wahaybi, Rahima Hamad Al Kharusi, Saif Nasser Abdullah Al-Mamari

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

The therapeutic need for blood transfusions depends on each patient’s diagnosis and medical requirement determined by the medical practitioner. Despite the great importance of blood transfusions constitute a therapeutic method that errors can sometimes cause harms. Therefore, this research sheds light on the compensation due to those harmed by blood transfusions, by studying the types of damage resulting from blood transfusions, such as material and intent damage, in addition to the original and variable damages, and the research of those affected by these operations in the first section, while the second section deals with the criteria of estimating compensation and …

Protection Of Foreign Direct Investment Under The Foreign Capital Investment Law (Promulgated By Royal Decree No. 50/2019) A Comparative Study, Ayat Salah Dakrouri

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a vital driver of sustainable development, contributing to high economic growth, job creation, and reduction of unemployment in host countries. International competition to attract FDI is intensifying, many countries are implementing laws to safeguard investors’ rights and create a favorable environment for capital growth and profitability. Oman has actively sought to attract FDI by enacting various laws and adopting measures to ensure a conducive investment climate. This paper examines the legal protections for FDI under Oman’s Foreign Capital Investment acts and comparable legislation in other countries. How to ensure legal protection of foreign direct investment, …

Legal Problems In Venture Capital Companies, Zeana Ghanim Abdijabar, Bushra Khaled Turki

Sultan Qaboos University Legal Studies Journal

Venture capital firms are the most important tools for supporting and financing various business investments, whether through direct investment, contributing to investment funds, or providing financing for high-risk small and medium- sized projects with promising growth potential. Their role often focuses on financial support as capital for projects engaged in creative ideas, technology-related to businesses, or offering technical, marketing, or administrative support, In doing so, they contribute to economic growth and stability by creating various job opportunities. These companies are called venture capital firms, bold, daring, or risky capital firms because of their role in contributing, financing, and participating in …

Taking Control Of Reproductive Health Information: Behind The Scenes With A Cataloging Librarian, Tanesa G. King

Library Scholarship

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade in June 2022, the author saw a need for an assessment of her institutional library’s collection of resources about reproductive and sexual health, especially on topics related to abortion and birth control. The author worked as a cataloging librarian in Texas at the time and anticipated that patrons would turn to the library for information about reproductive matters and thought a project concerning the reproductive and sexual health collection was vital for her library. Ensuring that the library catalog provided adequate subject access to the reproductive health resources that library users need, as …

A Feature Engineering Technique For Enhancing The Generalization Of Machine Learning Models In Estimating Crop Evapotranspiration, Gaku Yokoyama, Sohta Harigai, Shigehiro Kubota, Koichi Nomura, Gregory R. Goldsmith, Daisuke Yasutake, Tomoyoshi Hirota, Masaharu Kitano

Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences Faculty Articles and Research

Accurate and precise estimation of evapotranspiration (ET) is crucial for understanding the terrestrial carbon, water, and energy cycles. While process-based models of ET, such as the Penman–Monteith model offer robust generalization capabilities, they are limited by the need for detailed parameters (e.g., stomatal conductance,) that are challenging to measure continuously. On the other hand, machine learning models can estimate ET by capturing relationships between ET and environmental variables without experimentally measuring model parameters. However, machine learning models face the challenge of limited generalizability. This issue is particularly significant given the uncertainty introduced by changing climatic …

Fundamentals Of The New Neutrosophic Matrices, Adebisi Sunday Adesina, Ogunmuyiwa Sodiq Damilola

Neutrosophic Systems with Applications

The New Neutrosophic Matrices provides a mathematical extension of classical and fuzzy matrix theory that incorporates the element of indeterminacy alongside truth and falsity. Neutrosophic logic, pioneered by FlorentinSmarandache, provides a richer framework for dealing with uncertainty and vagueness in real-world data. This study explores the definitions, classifications, and algebraic operations onneutrosophic matrices, including addition, multiplication, scalar operations, and the formation of identities.A comparative analysis is presented to highlight the distinctions between classical, fuzzy, and neutrosophic matrices. From the concepts, potential applications could be proposed most especially, for more problem solving as well as for future exploration.Findingsaffirmthat neutrosophic matrices offer …

Assessing Community Engagement In The Standard Gauge Railway Project In Tanzania: A Case Study Of The Morogoro – Makutupora Segment, Chacha Timasi Nyakega, Oscar Whynijous Tefurukwa

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

Governments play a critical role in engaging communities in decision-making processes directly affecting their daily lives. Such engagement influences the feasibility and success of project implementation. However, the degree of community engagement varies across different projects. This study examines community engagement and perceptions regarding the implementation of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project in Tanzania, focusing on Lot II, the Morogoro to Makutupora segment. The theoretical framework proposed by Fung guided the analysis. A qualitative approach was employed, with a sample of 30 respondents. Data were collected through focus group discussions (FGDs) and analyzed using content analysis. Findings indicate that …

A Civic Resignation?: Generational Reactions To Government Data Breaches In Indonesia, Irnasya S. Hadi

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This paper examines how different generations in Indonesia perceive and respond to government data breaches, a recurring phenomenon that undermines trust in state-led digital governance. Using a mixed-methods design, it draws on interviews with civil society organisations, focus groups, and a survey of 1,081 respondents across Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Findings show that distrust in the government’s ability to protect personal data is widespread, but generationally stratified. Baby Boomers and Generation X largely treat breaches as bureaucratic inevitabilities, exhibiting high resignation and minimal engagement. In contrast, Millennials and Generation Z show stronger concern, digital literacy, and …

Market-Economic Decentralization And Governance In Hargeisa Local Government, Somaliland, Mustafe Mahamoud Abdillahi, Bella Oluka Benjamin

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

This study investigates the relationship between market-economic decentralization and governance within the Hargeisa Local Government in Somaliland. Market-economic decentralization, influenced by neoliberal principles, involves transferring decision-making authority to local levels to stimulate private sector engagement and economic efficiency. Despite comprehensive decentralization reforms initiated in 2001, Hargeisa continues to confront significant governance challenges, including institutional weaknesses, fiscal mismanagement, and corruption. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research integrates quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 269 local officials to assess the impact of decentralization on key governance indicators: accountability, transparency, and e-governance. The results demonstrate strong positive correlations between market-economic decentralization and improved …

The Familiarity Effect In Prioritizing Distant Solutions: A Discrete Choice Experiment On Development Planners In Indonesia, Timothy Pieter Christian Siahaan

BISNIS & BIROKRASI: Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi dan Organisasi

Development planning ideally requires accurate information to translate distant solutions, where actions and impacts are separated by significant delays. However, the attention theory suggests that the attention of planners is constrained by familiarity bias, shaped by organizational procedures and communication channels. This study argues that planners are less likely to prioritize distant solutions due to a stronger sense of perceived self-efficacy. Even when presented with favorable information, decision-makers tend to rely on heuristics that filter out unfamiliar information. Employing a mixed-method approach by combining a discrete choice experiment and qualitative interviews with regional planners in Indonesia, this study discovers that …

Membrane And Electrodialysis Process On Reverse Osmosis Concentrate Treatment And Resource Recovery: A Review, Mei-Zhen Lim, Yeek-Chia Ho, Yuan-Liang Tai

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Reverse osmosis (RO) has been increasingly implemented in wastewater treatment facilities due to its effectiveness in producing high-quality effluent suitable for reuse. Nevertheless, the process produces reverse osmosis concentrate (ROC), which presents considerable environmental management challenges. Hence, ROC treatment is becoming a critical aspect of wastewater management due to its high salinity and complex mix of pollutants. Pressure-driven membrane technologies, including microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, offer high removal efficiency but face challenges such as scaling, fouling, and require chemical cleaning to maintain efficiency. Electrically driven processes like electrodialysis (ED) and electrodialysis reversal (EDR) provide alternative solutions with enhanced …

Welded Pipe Support Cracks, Leaks And Failure In Service For High Pressure And Medium Pressure Of Boiler Feedwater, W M Najib W Ismail, Mohd Syafiq Hafifi Kamisan, Muzzahhir M Hadzir

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

A critical incident unfolded within the interconnecting area unit of Utility Facilities, resulting in a significant service interruption to the supply of boiler feedwater (BFW) to the refinery cracker (RC) unit. The disruption stemmed from a leak along a longitudinally welded pipe support, initiating crack propagation along the pipe and fillet weld toe circumferentially. Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis revealed the presence of iron oxide deposits and embrittled microstructure, exacerbated by hydrogen embrittlement, residual stress around the area of heat affected zone (HAZ) and an increase in secondary load of pipe bridge structure deformation, contributing to the crack initiation and …

Characterisation And Prediction Of Wax Precipitation For Effective Mitigation Using Data Analytics, Alek Deng Cyer Rehan, Aliyu Adebayo Sulaimon

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

The precipitation of wax in crude oil pipelines poses a significant operational challenge for the petroleum industry. This study proposes a novel approach to characterising crude oil and predicting wax appearance temperature (WAT) using advanced data analytics techniques, including group method of data handling (GMDH), support verctor machines (SVM), extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost) and various regression models, as alternatives to conventional artificial neural networks (ANN). Crude oil was classified into four categories: heavy oil/biodegraded, paraffinic oil, waxy oil, and light oil/paraffinic condensate. A detailed characterisation framework based on the gamma distribution function (GDF) was employed to split lumped hydrocarbon fractions …

Journey Of Electric Vehicle Implementation In Petronas Assets In Malaysia, M Aidil Mansor, Amri Ithnin, Nur Afidatul Anis Azmi

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

This paper focuses on the current industry challenges, efforts in deploying electric vehicles (EVs), the requirements and regulations, and the risks associated with EVs in the oil and gas industry. In recent years, EVs have successfully penetrated the automotive market to replace internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as EVs tend to have a lower carbon footprint. This results from Malaysia’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol 2002 and Paris Agreement 2016 to reduce 45% of gross domestic product (GDP) emission intensity by 2030. These two agreements were established to combat the rising global warming due to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making …

Evaluation Of Finite Element Modelling Approaches For Soil Nailing In Plaxis, Khoo Chee Min, Lee Peir Tien, Cheah Siew Wai

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Soil nailing is an in-situ ground reinforcement technique widely used for excavation support and slope stabilisation. Finite element modelling of soil-nailed structures fundamentally represents a three-dimensional (3D) soil-structure interaction problem. Traditionally, nails are simplified into equivalent rectangular elements (“smeared” technique) using geogrid or plate elements in 2D simulations. The introduction of embedded beam elements in PLAXIS has provided a new avenue for simulating discrete circular soil nails placed at designated spacings. This study evaluates three finite element modelling approaches: geogrid, plate, and embedded beam, for simulating a soil-nailed wall in PLAXIS 2D and 3D. Results are compared in terms of …

Climate Change And Its Effects On Road Pavement Performance: A Review Of Current Research, Suleiman Aminu, Abdussalam Auwal Farouk, Abubakar Atiku Sadiq, Eberembu Adrian Oshioname, Hamma-Adama Mansur, Alhassan Hashim M, Ibrahim Muttaka Naiya, Isa Zahradeen, Baba Bashariya Mustapha, Babati Abuhanifa, Mshelia Musa Huranta

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Climate change, marked by long-term shifts in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions, significantly challenges pavement infrastructure. This review synthesises research on climate change effects on pavement performance, highlighting temperature fluctuations and altered precipitation patterns as key factors affecting pavement durability and functionality. Temperature extremes cause asphalt softening, rutting, and increased freeze-thaw cycles, which lead to cracking and structural damage. Precipitation changes, including heavy rainfall and droughts, weaken pavements and accelerate material deterioration. The review explores adaptation strategies, such as advanced materials (e.g., modified asphalt binders) and design adjustments (e.g., increased pavement thickness and enhanced drainage). It also highlights mitigation …

Compressibility Behavior On Stabilised Peat Soil: A Review, Khairun Najihah Kamarudin, Nurmunira Muhammad, Duraisamy Youventharan

Platform: A Journal of Engineering

Peat soil is problematic in geotechnical engineering due to its high compressibility, low shear strength, and low bearing capacity, making it prone to settling under loads. Effective soil treatment is essential, as traditional removal and replacement methods are unsustainable. This review evaluates the compressibility behaviour of peat stabilised with various stabilising agents, including the conventional and non-conventional additives. Soil stabilisation using chemical additives, including cement, lime, fly ash, gypsum, and recycled concrete aggregate (RCA), is widely applied. However, non-conventional additives alone are often less effective in stabilising peat. For example, peat treated with fly ash shows a behaviour similar to …

Life-Moms: Effects Of Multicomponent Lifestyle Randomized Control Trial On Physical Activity During Pregnancy In Women With Overweight And Obesity, Hannah E Cabre, Debra Haire-Joshu, Alison G Cahill, Samuel Klein, Et Al.

2020-Current year OA Pubs

BACKGROUND: This report details the effect of LIFE-Mom's multicomponent lifestyle interventions on physical activity (PA) and inactivity time across pregnancy (2nd and 3rd trimesters) and their effect on gestational weight gain (GWG) and maternal/neonatal outcomes, a pre-specified secondary analysis.

METHODS: Pregnant people with BMI ≥ 25 kg/m

RESULTS: Although there were statistically significant differences in vigorous activity between the intervention and control group (p = .024), there were no clinically meaningful differences in PA. In the combined sample, moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA) significantly decreased across pregnancy (mean ± SD: 72.9 ± 29.1 min/day vs 63.9 ± 28.1 min/day; p …