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Quantum Chemical Calculations On Corrosion Inhibition Efficacy Of Benzodiazepines On Mild Steel In Acid Medium, Maimoonah Khalid Qasim

Baghdad Science Journal

One of the most important factors in preventing mild steel from deteriorating in acidic conditions is corrosion inhibition. This study examined the anti-corrosion properties of two benzodiazepine compounds, namely Dimethyl-[4-(4-phenyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4] diazepin-2-yl] L-[4-(4-methyl-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzo[b][1,4]diazepin-2-yl)-phenyl] and dimethy-amine (DPBD) and toluene (DMBD), employing density functional theory (DFT)-based quantum chemical computations. Determining the corrosion inhibitors’ active locations and contrasting their efficacy were the goals. The probable active sites of DPBD and DMBD as corrosion inhibitors were identified by the DFT calculations. The total corrosion inhibition performance of these two compounds did not significantly differ, according to the data. However, a slightly better performance was observed …

A New Strategy For Solving The Initial Basic Feasible Solution Of The Transportation Problem Using Exponential Distribution And A New Penalty Model, M. Amreen, Venkateswarlu B

Baghdad Science Journal

One of the key concepts in operations research (OR) is the transportation problem (TP). The transportation problem involves distributing products from several sources to different destinations while minimizing shipping expenses. To achieve minimum transportation costs, the transportation problem is examined in two phases. An initial basic feasible solution (IBFS) is the first phase for achieving the lowest price, with the help of IBFS, one can calculate the optimal solution derived as the second phase. The literature review indicates that the authors developed a novel algorithm for the IBFS, incorporating several mathematical tools and some new models yet possessing certain limitations. …

Towards Efficient And Privacy Preserving Ecg Classification: Federated Transfer Learning Enhanced By Ckks-Based Homomorphic Encryption, Anmar A. Al-Janabi, Sufyan Al-Janabi, Belal Al-Khateeb

Baghdad Science Journal

In healthcare, maintaining both the accuracy and privacy of medical diagnoses collaboratively is a significant challenge. To the best of our knowledge, this research proposes the first end-to-end Privacy-Preserving Federated Transfer Learning (PPFTL) framework for 2-D ECG arrhythmia classification. Incorporating Transfer Learning (TL) narrows the gap between the encrypted and non-encrypted framework versions in the training step. It involves the transformation of raw Electrocardiogram (ECG) signals into 2-D ECG grayscale images. The dataset is disseminated after transformation to images and then fed as input into the local models, where MobileNetV2 serves as a feature extractor. The training process for each …

Av-Efficapsnet Based Deep Neural Network Model For Automated Detection Of Hypertensive Retinopathy In Fundus Image, Sowmiya R, Kalpana R

Baghdad Science Journal

Hypertensive Retinopathy (HR), a serious consequence of systemic hypertension, manifests through specific changes in the retinal vasculature observable in fundus images. There might not be any symptoms or complaints at the early stage of systemic hypertension. The complication of the systemic hypertension sets in vital organs of the body including the eyes over time. An automated method for HR detection can help in early detection and enhance diagnosis and management and thus reduce the risk of severe ocular and systemic complications. Subjective evaluation of the retinal images by ophthalmologist is the conventional diagnostic method, which might be inconsistent and time …

Impacts Of Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Aqueous Extract On Some Physiological Parameters And Fertility In Male Albino Mice, Zainab K. Altmimi

Baghdad Science Journal

The objective of the work is to examine the impacts of Stevia leaf aqueous extract, after chronic administration (60 days), on some physiological aspects and fertility in male albino mice. .twenty-four adult e mice were categorized into four groups, each involving six animals. Three treatment groups were separately exposed to three respective concentrations of the extract (25, 50, and 100 mg/kg), he remainder is a control group. The animals were given daily oral doses of 0.1 ml/ 10 gm body weight of the group-respective extract concentration for 60 consecutive days. Several physiological and fertility-related parameters were tested based on the …

A Numerical Approach To Time-Space Fractional Stochastic Diffusion Equation, Archana Mourya, Kalyanrao Takale, Shrikisan Gaikwad

Baghdad Science Journal

The primary objective of this paper is to propose a Crank-Nicolson scheme tailored to analyze a time-space fractional stochastic diffusion equation subject to additive noise. Using the Caputo definition for time fractional derivatives and the shifted Grunwald-Letnikov definition for space fractional derivatives, a fractional order Crank-Nicolson finite difference scheme is devised to obtain a numerical solution. Considerable attention has been paid to examining the stability and convergence properties of this fractional order Crank-Nicolson method. To validate the effectiveness of the developed method, a comprehensive investigation using a test problem is conducted to assess its accuracy. The study harnesses the power …

Design And Implementation Of Pulse Laser Deposition Device For Plastic Optical Fiber, Ihssan A. Kadhim, Anwaar A Al-Dergazly, Sameer Khudhur Yaseen

Baghdad Science Journal

In this work, a pulse laser deposition device was fabricated to synthesize nano-coated plastic optical fiber for sensing application. a plastic optical fiber of 1000 μm diameter, coated with different materials such as aluminum and titanium oxide. Using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), the coated samples’ shape, surface properties, and chemical makeup were verified., an energy dispersion X-ray (EDX), UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, atomic force Microscope (AFM). The cross section EDX indicated that, a small amount of uniform distribution of aluminum and titanium on the surface of plastic optical fibers. The FESEM surface morphology of TiO₂ coated …

A Heart Disease Prediction Model Applying Deep Learning And Combined Fuzzy-Mutual Information Based Feature Selection, Annwesha Banerjee Majumder, Somsubhra Gupta, Sourav Majumder, Dharmpal Singh, Sumit Das, Tanusree Saha

Baghdad Science Journal

Despite remarkable advancements in medical technology, cardiovascular disease persists as a significant contributor to global mortality. This research addresses the imperative need for timely disease identification through the proposition of a heart disease prediction model, utilizing a merged 1D Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). The main aim of the research is to mitigate the inherent drawbacks of single-layer designs, with a particular emphasis on enhancing hierarchical feature extraction, broadening the model’s receptive fields, and facilitating more efficient non-linear transformations. The dataset has been collected from UCI data repository. The study methodology includes a new feature selection strategy that combines Mutual Information …

Assessing The Sustainable Circular Fashion Supply Chain As A Model For Achieving Economic Growth In The Global Market, Andrew P. Burnstine, Raouf Ghattas

Faculty and Staff Publications & Presentations

The fashion industry faces a critical sustainability crisis, contributing up to 10% of global carbon emissions and generating 92 million tons of textile waste annually. The study highlights the complex interplay of material flows, business models, power structures, and cultural mindsets, presenting a multi-scaled framework for advancing cleaner production and circularity in one of the world’s most resource-intensive sectors. This study proposes a transformative model for circular bioeconomy in fashion, integrating systems-change theory, degrowth economics, and emotional durability. Through case studies, including Patagonia, Eileen Fisher, and EU policy frameworks, the paper demonstrates how circular strategies can reduce waste, extend product …

Hybrid Path Planner For Centralized Multi-Robotic Long-Vehicle Based On Adaptive Dimensionality And Grey Wolf Algorithm, Noor Kadhim Ayoob, Ali Hadi Hasan

Karbala International Journal of Modern Science

The present robot planning methods pay no attention to the impact of the robot's size and the space it occupies in the environment on path planning. This paper presents a centralized hybrid method to plan optimal paths for multiple robotic long vehicles (RLVs) competing with each other to reach one common goal, taking into account the space that must be available to the RLV at each step to avoid narrow spaces that are too small to pass through. The environment analysis for each RLV is improved by assigning constant weight to the obstacles and calculating two new parameters: safety (SF) …

A Humanistic Approach To Graduate Student Research Consultations, Tyler Manolovitz

Journal of Graduate Librarianship

This paper examines the benefits of a humanistic approach to research consultations with graduate students due to their unique research needs and lived experiences. Graduate students undertake complex, long-term research projects that require sophisticated information literacy skills and specialized support. Beyond these technical needs, graduate students often experience library anxiety and academic pressure stemming from their varied backgrounds, demanding lives, and a wide range of research knowledge and experience. Personalized, one-on-one research consultations offer an ideal platform to address both the technical and emotional needs of graduate students. By infusing research consultations with humanistic principles, including empathy, authenticity, emotional intelligence, …

Nurses Do It, Why Can't We? Social Media Use In The Prelicensure Clinical Setting, Christine Ann Sloan, Jane A. Tiedt, Joan M. Owens

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Nomophobia is defined as the fear of being detached from mobile phone use. The use of smart phones during clinical education is highly regulated by healthcare facilities and nursing schools alike. A meta-analysis of smart phone use among nursing students indicates the prevalence of nomophobia at 22% in a sample of 2780 nursing students (Osorio-Molina et.al, 2021). Nursing student use of cell phones in the clinical setting is associated with increased levels of procrastination, hypervigilance and “buck-passing” which can affect both their clinical and academic performance (Marquez-Hernandez et al, 2020).

In the fall of 2022, nursing faculty received an …

Symptoms Of Pain And Fatigue Among Adults With Gaucher Disease Type 1, Shauna L. Mangum, Stephen H. A. Hernandez, Elizabeth L. Dickson, Wendy Packman, Beth B. Tigges

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

People with rare disease have lower health-related quality of life (HRQoL) than the general population (Megari, 2013). Gaucher disease type 1 (GD1) is a rare, autosomal recessive, lysosomal storage disorder, caused by a deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme, glucocerebrosidase, that affects multiple bodily systems and is classified by the absence of neurodegenerative disease (Mistry et al., 2015; Stirnemann et al., 2017). An estimated 125,000 people have GD1 worldwide with about 6,000 people in the U.S. Pain and fatigue are the most commonly reported symptoms (Hayes et al., 1998), but both have been understudied (Drelichman et al., 2016; Zion et al., …

Linking Ethical Leadership To Nurses’ Internal Whistleblowing Through Psychological Safety, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Nadiah A. Baghdadi, Heba Emad El-Gazar, Mohamed Ali Zoromba

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Cultivating internal whistleblowing among nurses is of paramount importance to nurse leaders. Yet, the literature on how nurse leaders can foster this phenomenon among nurses is limited. Additionally, the underlying mechanisms linking leadership behaviors to internal whistleblowing intentions remain underexplored.

Aim: This study aimed to examine how ethical leadership is linked to internal whistleblowing intentions among nurses through the mediating effect of psychological safety.

Research design: A multicenter cross-sectional research design was used for this study.

Participants and research context: This study involved 201 nurses working in three tertiary governmental hospitals across three cities in Egypt. Data were collected …

Situating Nursing Education Within Cognitive And Sociocultural Perspectives For Meaningful Learning, Krista Searles

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Nurse educators are subject matter experts in nursing science and practice, but designing meaningful instruction and assessment that meets the unique needs of a diverse group of learners requires additional knowledge from education and learning science, including educational theory and an understanding of the underlying nature of knowledge, learning, and transfer. While learning theorists have disagreed on the definitions of these foundational concepts over the last century, it is clear that “the assumptions we make about how people learn fundamentally drive the ways we design to support that learning” (Danish & Gresalfi, 2018, p 39). Whether pedagogies and assessment strategies …

Using Simulation To Assess Knowledge And Attitudes Of Healthcare Providers Regarding Cpr, Nausheen Barkat Ali Noorani

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge and attitudes of doctors, nurses and nursing technicians regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before and after simulation-based learning (SBL).

Background: The Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a vital component of the chain of survival for people who undergo cardiac arrest. The global incidences of cardiac arrest have increased over the past years (Lim et al., 2020). Subsequently, the incidences of cardiac arrest in the lower middle-income countries are higher with alarmingly poorer survival rates (Ahmed et al., 2021). This imposes greater responsibility on the healthcare system to respond to the cardiac arrest …

Ai Is Everywhere And Our Patients Are Turning To It For Answers, Vincenta Leigh, Beena Nair, Barbara Mcgee, Hoyle Leigh, Nathan Futoran, Nikhil Nair, Philip Insel

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is available to everyone, including our patients and clinicians, and offer us, at our fingertips, differential diagnosis, risk prediction, clinical decision support. How consistent and useful is AI in mental health, somatic and stress related questions? We developed 10 realistic scenarios/questions incorporating depression, anxiety, stress issues, and somatic concerns of patients. We submitted them as clinicians or patients to two AI platforms, Google Gemini and Microsoft’s Chat GPT. The responses were very different, and the references supporting their answers, were variable, sometimes nonexistent. The response to patient racial differences with the same symptoms was notably different. An …

The Impact Of Music Experience Sessions On Participants With Agitation Related To Dementia, Amy Redd, Kimberly Taylor, Kate Jones

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Problem Statement: As dementia progresses, a person can experience behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). There are numerous ways BPSD can affect people with dementia (PWD), caregivers, and society, causing a negative impact on quality of life, stress, caregiver burnout, and economic stability for society (Lorusso & Bosch, 2018; Maseda et al., 2018).

Purpose: The purpose of this project was to determine if the intervention would decrease episodes of BPSD without using pharmacological interventions.

Methods: The intervention was performed for an eight-week time frame were facilitated with participants with a known history of dementia.

Analysis: The Cohen-Mansfield Agitation Inventory …

Spatial Habits Advance Personal Excellence: Examining School Environments And Student Well-Being, Megan L. Jester, Dawn Loraas, Cian L. Brown, Madelynn Henderson

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Schools are increasingly becoming the primary access point for health services for students, as families turn to schools to identify and address growing whole health needs. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, over 70% of children received mental health services solely through their schools (Kaskoun & McCabe, 2022). The built environment is a social and structural determinant (World Health Organization, 2010) influencing educational outcomes (Ikegbusi et al., 2022) including the readiness to learn (Colvin, 2024). Still, many schools lack the design necessary to support mental and physical health. There is limited nurse-driven research on how physical attributes impact students during critical transition …

The Lingering Effects Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Nurses, Linda H. Yoder, Jacqueline M. Gordon, Noah Zanville

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is the experience of positive psychological change after struggling with major life crises, often resulting in a re-evaluation of priorities, greater appreciation for life, and spiritual/existential growth. The purpose of this national study was to measure PTG levels among nurses caring for patients during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Design: The survey study consisted of 2,077 U.S. based Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) members and nurses from 23 hospitals in HCA Healthcare. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory-Expanded (PTGI-X) and a demographic data collection sheet were used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and reliability testing were performed, as well …

Impact Of An Immersion Program On The Academic Readiness Of Underrepresented Minority Bsn Students, Demetrice Smith, Benita N. Chatmon

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Underrepresented minority (URM) students often face unique challenges in nursing education, including lower levels of academic preparedness, confidence, and peer support, which can affect retention and success rates. Increasing the diversity of the nursing workforce is critical to improving health equity and culturally competent care, making it essential to support URM students in their transition to nursing school. To address these barriers and contribute to a more diverse nursing workforce, an immersion program was developed to support URM students entering nursing school. This evidence-based project aims to evaluate student perceptions of preparedness, confidence, motivation, and support following the program. …

Ai-Driven Solutions For Climate-Related Mental Health Risks In Black Pediatric Populations, Tamar Rodney, Nia Josiah

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Climate change significantly impacts mental health, especially in vulnerable populations such as Black pediatric communities who experience compounded climate stressors due to socioeconomic and environmental inequalities. Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides innovative methods for predicting, managing, and mitigating these mental health risks.

Purpose: This integrative review aims to explore AI's potential in addressing the mental health challenges posed by climate change, specifically within Black pediatric populations.

Methods: A systematic approach was used to review studies examining climate change, mental health, and AI interventions targeting Black pediatric populations. Out of 183 screened studies, 20 met the criteria for inclusion based on …

Knowledge About Intellectual Property Rights Among Faculty: A Cross-Sectional Survey, Smriti Arora

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Background: Any original work of human mind, whether it be artistic, literary, technological, or scientific, is considered intellectual property (IP). The legal rights granted to an inventor or creator to safeguard his creation for a specific amount of time are known as intellectual property rights, or IPR. For a specific amount of time, these legal rights grant the inventor or his assignee the sole right to make full use of his creation. In the healthcare sector, where innovation is what propels better healthcare, intellectual property legislation is essential. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of Intellectual property rights among …

Work Environment Changes And Their Association With Nurses' Wellbeing: A Pre And Post-Pandemic Study, Alejandra Galiano, Marta Simonetti

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Cross-sectional evidence shows that good work environments are associated with nurses’ wellbeing and better quality of care (Simonetti, 2023; Lake, 2019). However, few studies have analyzed how changes over time in the work environment can modify nurses' burnout, dissatisfaction, and intent to leave.

Objectives: To measure changes in the work environment in Chilean public hospitals between two time periods (2018 and 2023) and analyze the association with changes in burnout, intention to leave and job dissatisfaction.

Method: Longitudinal, prospective, multicenter study. Population: 32 Chilean high-complexity public hospitals and bed-side nurses from med-surgical units. Specialty hospitals were excluded. Data …

Advanced Machine Learning Techniques For Cardiovascular Disease: Early Detection And Diagnosis, Nadiah Abdulaziz Baghdadi, Sally Mohammed Farghaly Abdelaliem, Amer Malki, Ibrahim Gad, Ashraf Ewis, Elsayed Atlam

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

The identification and prognosis of the potential for developing Cardiovascular
Diseases (CVD) in healthy individuals is a vital aspect of disease management. Accessing the comprehensive health data on CVD currently available within hospital databases holds significant potential for the early detection and diagnosis of CVD, thereby positively impacting disease outcomes. Therefore, the incorporation of machine learning methods holds significant promise in the advancement of clinical practice for the management of Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs). By providing a means to develop evidence-based clinical guidelines and management algorithms, these techniques can eliminate the need for costly and extensive clinical and laboratory investigations, reducing …

Life Experience Of Cognitive Decline In Individuals With Colorectal Cancer: A Qualitative Study, Hui-Ying Yang, Shiow-Ching Shun, Yu-Ling Chang

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: Cancer-related cognitive decline in individuals who have undergone chemotherapy is a significant concern, especially with the increasing colorectal cancer (CRC) population. This decline can negatively impact daily functioning, work performance, and quality of life for patients with CRC. However, research on experiences of cognitive decline specifically related to patients with CRC remains limited. Therefore, this study aimed to describe patients with CRC’s experiences of living with cognitive decline related to chemotherapy for individuals with CRC.

Method: A qualitative and descriptive design was used. Thirteen individuals were recruited from a medical center in Taiwan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore …

Before The Buzz, It Was Competency Based!, Patricia Wagner, Julie Penick

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

With emergence of the buzz words “competency-based education” (CBE) nurse educators can determine how to evaluate student competency. Aimed at facilitating competency development, program curriculum can be examined through the lens of Miller’s Pyramid of Clinical Competence (Miller, 1990; Sam et al., 2020; Lavery, 2022; Hampton et al., 2024).

Less than satisfactory certification exam success prompted a high-level meeting with university leadership. A novel question was posed as to how every program course promoted certification success. The graduate program leadership were charged with maximizing core course contributions to certification success. A curriculum review identified underutilization of university provided third-party resources …

The Impact Of Group Antenatal Care On “The Ethics Of Care”: Women’S Responses To Program Evaluation, Johanna Mmabojalwa Mathibe-Neke

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

While group antenatal care (G-ANC) has been delivered and studied in high-resource settings for over a decade, it has only recently been introduced as an alternative to individualised care in sub-Saharan Africa (Thapa et al, 2019; Lori et al, 2022; Sawtell, et al, 2023). G-ANC pilot projects are reported to have been conducted in 22 sub-Saharan countries. Data from three pilot studies in Ghana, Malawi Senegal and Tanzania found antenatal care delivered in groups to be feasible and acceptable to both women and midwives.

Group antenatal care was piloted in two purposely selected Community Health Care centers in Soweto, Gauteng …

Enhancing Ecg Knowledge And Satisfaction With Kahoot! For Nursing Students, Szu-Mei Hsiao

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

This study addressed the need for effective educational strategies in nursing, focusing on ECG learning essential for patient care. It evaluated the effectiveness of Kahoot! in enhancing ECG learning and identifies key factors influencing the process. A mixed-methods design was used, involving two classes from a Critical Care Nursing course in a Taiwanese university. The experimental group received three Kahoot! sessions, while the control group had traditional discussions. Pre- and post-tests were conducted using open-ended questionnaires. After the post-test, the control group also received one Kahoot! session. Ninety-eight participants completed a satisfaction survey, and ten volunteers were interviewed about their …

Effect Of Post-Pandemic Nurse Staffing Improvements On Nurse Job Outcomes In Chilean Public Hospitals, Marta Simonetti, Alejandra Galiano

International Nursing Research Congress (INRC)

Introduction: A Meta-analysis of cross-sectional studies showed that nurse staffing is associated with nurses’ burnout, dissatisfaction, and intent to leave (Shin, 2018). Although these results suggest that staffing improvements would positively affect nurse job outcomes, there is little evidence that captures measures of change. In Chile, before the pandemic, the average patients per nurse assignment was 14 in med-surgical units (Aiken, 2021). During the pandemic, the government allocated resources to improve staffing.

Purpose: To compare pre- and post-pandemic nurse staffing measures in Chilean hospitals and to analyze the effect of these changes on nurses' post-pandemic burnout, dissatisfaction, and intent to …