Academic Record Research Articles

Exploring the Influence of Safety Perception and Safety Control on Clinical Performance Ability and Self Confidence in Patient Safety in Korean Nursing Students

Background/Objectives: This study aims to explore the effect of increased awareness of safety perception and safety control in providing self confidence in patient safety and clinical trials for Korean nursing students.Method/Statistical Analysis: The data were gathered using several questionnaires that were surveyed by 309 students located in C,I,J cities who gaved their permission to participate in this study. To identify the correlations among clinical performance ability, self confidence in patient safety, safety perception and safety control, SPSS 20.0 correlation program was used. We applied descriptive statistics, which include t-test, analysis of variance(ANOVA_Scheffe), Pearson’s correlation coefficient analysis, and multiple-regression analysis.Findings: There was a statistically significant positive correlation among safety perception, safety control, self confidence in patient safety and clinical performance ability. The regression model explained approximately 54.0% of self confidence in patient safety. Meanwhile, safety perception(p<.001), safety control(p<.001), experience of incident(p<.001), academic record(Less 3.0)(p=.008), clinical performance ability(p=.008), and major satisfaction(Satisfaction)(p=.045) were determined to influence factors on self confidence in patient safety. The multiple-regression analysis model explained approximately 53.0% of clinical performance ability. Furthermore,safety control(p<.001), major satisfaction(Moderate)(p<.001), safety perception(p=.012), self confidence in patient safety (p=.012), and academic record(3.0-3.5)(p=.019) were determined to be influencing factors on clinical performance ability.Improvements/Applications: The results are anticipated to be utilized as a reference basis for devising strategy for self confidence in patient safety and clinical performance ability for prospective nursing students.

Studentification in Stellenbosch, South Africa

Globally, studentification has emerged as a prominent urban process, fast becoming entrenched in geographical discourse. Since the early 1990s, in both developed and developing world countries, an expansion in student enrolment has outstripped the ability of higher education institutions to provide adequate accommodation. These trends have been noted in South Africa too. The extent and impact of studentification on the urban geography of those places in which it has taken root is still poorly understood in both South Africa and the global South at large. This paper investigates studentification as experienced in one of South Africa’s secondary cities – Stellenbosch. An overview of generic studentification impacts is provided and the development of this process tracked. Thereafter, the motivation for living in these developments and the impacts of this process comes into view. It is argued that the areas affected by studentification have fundamentally changed in their physical and social character. Interestingly, a range of findings in the academic record were not present in the Stellenbosch context. Finally, it is suggested that studentification in South Africa requires greater research attention in a range of other urban settings in which this process has emerged. This is particularly urgent as it would appear that studentification can radically and very rapidly transform the geography of the areas in which it takes hold.

Motivation as an important criterion for graduation among medical students admitted from the waiting list.

Aim: Graduation rates among medical students who have been admitted to medical school from the waiting list quota are significantly lower than those for medical students who are directly admitted on the basis of their competitive secondary school academic record or through the universities’ selection process. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors that can predict a longer length of study or dropping out and potential resilience factors predictive of timely and successful graduation.Method: First, students admitted from the waiting list were asked in qualitative interviews at the beginning of their studies about risk factors connected with dropping out. These students were then followed until completion of the first state medical exam, or at least until the end of their fourth semester.In parallel, personality traits were measured using the NEO Five-Factor Inventory according to Costa and McCrae (NEO-FFI). Successful study was defined as a length of study time lasting four semesters before taking the first section of the state medical exam (Physikum). Serving as indicators for students at risk were a prolonged period of study and dropping out before taking the first state medical examination. Finally, the factors associated with successful study were identified.Results: Students from the waiting list who displayed a stronger than average conscientiousness in their personality and stated being underchallenged in their prior (medicine-related) occupation as the motivation for studying medicine were significantly more often successful than students from the waiting list who displayed a less pronounced conscientious personality and named dissatisfaction with their previous occupation as their motivation to pursue medical study. In addition, successful students were often distinguished by ambition and reported placing high academic demands on themselves. Early failures on exams were found to be predictive of an uncertain course of study at Rostock Medical School.Conclusions: The reason for studying medicine and an ambitious personality appear to be basic predictors of study success and could therefore be considered not only as a selection criterion for admission, but also monitored during the course of study as a predictive marker for prolonged study or drop-out. Regardless how students are selected for admission, medical schools should take a closer look at the academic performance of the enrolled students to identify at-risk students who are failing exams early in the course of study and to adequately advise them on course scheduling, motivation and exam preparation.

Untapped Resources: Attaining Equitable Representation for Women in IR

PurposeTo investigate the current state of gender diversity among invited coordinators at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting and to compare the academic productivity of female interventional radiologists to that of invited male coordinators. Materials and MethodsFaculty rosters for the SIR Annual Scientific Meetings from 2015 to 2017 were stratified by gender to quantify female representation among those asked to lead and coordinate podium sessions. To quantify academic productivity and merit, H-index, publications, and authorship by females over a 6-year period (2012–2017) were statistically compared to that of recurring male faculty. ResultsFrom 2015 to 2017, women held 7.1% (9/126), 4.3%, (8/188), and 13.7% (27/197) of the available coordinator positions for podium sessions, with no representation at the plenary sessions, and subject matter expertise was concentrated in economics and education. Academic productivity of the top quartile of published female interventional radiologists was statistically similar to that of the invited male faculty (H-index P = .722; total publications P = .689; and authorship P = .662). ConclusionsThis study found that senior men dominate the SIR Annual Scientific Meeting, with few women leading or coordinating the podium sessions, despite their established academic track record.

Development of a suicide index model in general adolescents using the South Korea 2012\u20132016 national representative survey data

Suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents and a major public health concern. Here we developed a risk stratification model for adolescent suicide attempts using sociodemographic characteristics, risk behaviours and psychological variables. Participants were 247,222 subjects in the Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS). We developed a suicide index based on the suicide risk estimated in the generalized linear model and proposed the risk stratification model using the R language to measure the probability of suicide attempt among adolescents. Among the study population, the annual rate of suicide attempt was approximately 4%. The model provided good prediction for suicide attempt (AUC = 0.85). The important univariate risk factors for the outcome were dimensional measures of age, sex, breakfast consumption, experience of violence, sleep duration, perceived stress, feeling of sadness, current cigarette smoking, current alcohol drinking, perceived general health, perceived academic record, household economic status and living with biological or adoptive parents. Our suicide index model allowed the identification of adolescents who are at a high risk for suicide. This tool may promote the prevention of adolescent suicide and can be particularly useful in everyday settings where it is difficult to contact mental health professionals immediately.

Online Behavior Analyses of Undergraduates from University B: From the Perspective of Big Data

Internet has become almost universal among university students, which has greatly impacted their daily life and learning performance. In this paper, by studying the data regarding internet use and academic achievement during four years, online behavior of undergraduates from university B in terms of students’ type and online period was characterized. Then, a simplified principal component analysis method for interval data was employed to analyze the correlation between online behavior and academic record. Results indicated the dependence of students on the internet increases with grade growth. Moreover, excessive internet access may bring negative effects on learning performance.

Las tecnologías de información y comunicación y el internet en el rendimiento académico en matemática de los estudiantes de quinto de secundaria del distrito de Puente Piedra - Lima 2017

Esta investigación nos demuestra la influencia que las TICs tienen en los escolares, en los adolescentes de hoy en día, en épocas de cambio y en la que los adolescentes cada vez necesitan conocimientos, capacidades y competencias en un espacio que les permita situarse con autonomía, reflexión y actitud crítica y ante ello conocer la influencia de las TICs en la enseñanza aprendizaje de la matemática obedece a razones no solo sociales sino también pedagógicas. Demostramos que las Tecnologías de información y comunicación y el Internet influyen en el Rendimiento Académico en Matemática de los estudiantes de quinto de Secundaria del distrito de Puente Piedra- Lima 2017, se basó en demostrar la enorme importancia que tienen las TICs en el ámbito educativo. &#x0D; El desafío de esta generación denominada nativos digitales no saben aprovechar la tecnología que tienen a su alcance, las cuales son utilizados para el chateo, juegos en línea u otro propósito inútil. Por ello, establecer la relación de las TICs y el rendimiento académico, y cómo el internet permite obtener la información fácil, variada y actualizada, se hace necesaria. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron: el cuestionario validado a través de un juicio de expertos, y el Récord Académico de los estudiantes. Los resultados medidos a través del Xi cuadrado y sobre la capacidad de adquisición de la información, la capacidad de trabajo en equipo y la capacidad estratégica de aprendizaje, permiten afirmar que existe relación significativa entre las tecnologías de información y comunicación (TIC) y el Rendimiento Académico en estudiantes de quinto de Secundaria del distrito de Puente Piedra- Lima 2017.

Development of a Measurement of Suicidal Protection (MSP) for High School Students in Korea

Purpose: This study was conducted to develop and test a measurement of the suicidal protection(MSP) for high school students in Korea. Methods: Thirty-four preliminary items were initially developed based on literature review and focus group interviews. Those items were evaluated by experts for content validity with 31 items yielded. For testing validity and reliability of the measurement, data were collected from 330 high school students in Korea. Results: The item analysis selected 26 items. One item was deleted additionally through the primary exploratory factor analysis. The final exploratory factor analysis yielded 26 items in six factors such as fear of suicide, self-esteem, emotion regulation, support from others, support from family, and school life, explaining 66.6% of the total variance of the suicidal protection for high school students in Korea. Convergent validity and discriminant validity were supported by construct reliability, average variance extracted estimate, and standardized regression weight. MSP scores were positively associated with economic status, academic record and suicidal ideation. Also, criterion validity was supported through a significant correlation with the Reason for Living Inventory for Adolescent. The Cronbach''s α reliability coefficient was .93 for the overall measurement and .72~.86 for the six factors. Conclusion: The results show that MSP may be valid and reliable for assessing suicidal protection of high school students.

The Riemann Hypothesis Holds True: A Rigorous Proof with Mean Formula and Extremum Principle

Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of "Applied Mathematics". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Editorial Board of AM. Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Numerical Assessment of Prandtl Number Effect on Transient Heat Flux Distribution Imposed on Nuclear Reactor Pressure Vessel by Application of PECM in a Volumetrically Heated Molten Pool

Short Retraction Notice There are some errors in the discussion and conclusion part. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Antonio Gómez Marcano. La tesis doctoral sobre la encefalitis guanidínica (1933/1934) y notas sobre su exilio venezolano

The objectives of this work are two: to present a synthesis of the academic record of Antonio Gomez Marcano at Faculty of Medicine in Cadiz and to study the main points of his doctoral thesis on guanidinic encephalitis, defended in Madrid in 1933, and published in the journal Archives of Neurobiology, in 1934, whose Editorial Board was chaired by Santiago Ramon y Cajal. We have also made a synthesis on the work of Gomez Marcano about the fight against malaria during his exile period in Venezuela.

Judgment of Tort Liability of Multi-Person Bullying in School Bullying

Short Retraction Notice The paper is withdrawn from "Creative Education" due to conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Finn Egil Tønnessen (Editor-in-Chief of CE) The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper, which is marked "RETRACTED".

Heterojunction Photoelectrode of Polyaniline/ZnS Film/ZnO Nanorod on FTO Glass

Short Retraction Notice This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Martina Ma (Managing Editor of MSA) The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper, which is marked "RETRACTED".

Prevalence and Profile of Hepatitis B Virus Infection among HIV-Infected Adults at Panzi Referral Hospital, in the Post-Conflict South Kivu Province, Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of "World Journal of AIDS". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Linda D. Moneyham (EiC of WJA) Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Organic Carbon Storage in the Tropical Peat Soils and Its Impact on Climate Change

Short Retraction Notice Due to conflicts of interest among authors, this article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Distribution of Vascular Plants along Altitudinal Gradients in Hoang Lien National Park, Vietnam

Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of "Open Journal of Forestry". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Dr. Valeriy Perminov (EiC of OJF) The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper, which is marked "RETRACTED".

Research on the Industrial Technology Road-Mapping Based on the SECI Model

This paper is retracted by the editor handling error. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Aqueil Ahmad (EiC of JSS) The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper, which is marked "RETRACTED".

Transference Principles for the Series of Semigroups with a Theorem of Peller

Short Retraction Notice The paper does not meet the standards of "Advances in Pure Mathematics". This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. The aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. Editor guiding this retraction: Prof. Leo Depuydt (EIC of APM). Please see the article page for more details. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Modeling and Simulation of China Railway High-Speed Electric Multiple Units Based on Multi-Agent

Short Retraction Notice Engineering (ENG) does not meet author’s publication requirements. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".

Chronic Immune Activation and Sexual Exposure among HIV Serodiscordant Couples in Senegal

Short Retraction Notice Advances in Infectious Diseases (AID) does not meet author’s publication requirements. This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused. The full retraction notice in PDF is preceding the original paper which is marked "RETRACTED".