EBSCO Discovery Service Research Articles

A Comprehensive Review of Pedunculagin: Sources, Chemistry, Biological and Pharmacological Insights.

Pedunculagin is a widely abundant ellagitannin found in the plant kingdom, with a chemical structure featuring two hexahydroxydiphenoyl units linked to a glucose core. It has demonstrated various biological activities, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial effects. This review aims to summarize the bioactivities, chemistry, and health-promoting properties of pedunculagin and plant preparations containing it. It is the first comprehensive summary covering pedunculagin's chemistry, sources, metabolism, and other relevant research. The search databases were Google Scholar, EBSCO Discovery Service, REAXYS Database, SCILIT, SCOPUS, PubMed, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Wiley Online Library, Science Direct/ELSEVIER, WordCat, and Taylor and Francis Online. All the databases were methodically searched for data published from 1911 until 2024. Various biological effects were proven in vitro for pedunculagin; however, due to the limited availability of the isolated compound, they have not been so far directly confirmed on more advanced in vivo and clinical models. However, its bioactivity can be deduced from studies conducted for plant preparations containing this ellagitannin as a dominant constituent, consequently indicating beneficial health effects. Further studies are needed to determine the molecular mechanism of action following topical application as well as the contribution of gut microbiota postbiotic metabolites- urolithins-being formed following the oral ingestion of preparations containing pedunculagin.

Factors influencing sport persistence still represent a knowledge gap – the experience of a systematic review

Investigating sport persistence can make a significant contribution to a thorough examination and understanding of the factors underlying an athlete’s activity, integrating physical activity, sports motivation and commitment. This systematic review aimed to detect the papers focusing on the factors influencing sport persistence following the levels of Bronfenbrenner’s and Bauman’s ecological models. Following the PRISMA guidelines, by the EBSCO Discovery Service Search Engine, 512 records were detected, of which 21 met the criteria. Factors influencing sport persistence show a huge variety. Individual factors and micro-system level were overrepresented. Meso- and macro-level factors are underrepresented and measured only with other (individual or micro-system level) factors. Most factors detected at the individual (e.g. gender, age, career-related variables and positive psychological factors), micro- (e.g. family, peers and coaches), meso- (e.g. climate), and macro-level (cultural, societal, and institutional influences) were positively correlated with sport persistence, i.e. supporting the persistent behaviour of the athletes regarding participating in one’s sporting activity. In conclusion, there is still room for further research concerning sport persistence. Including variables belonging to the meso- and macro-system and conducting longitudinal research should be considered which would allow us to better understand the nature of sport persistence.

Stress Perception and Coping Strategies Among Healthcare Students: A Systematic Review

Background: The prevalence of stress among university students, particularly those studying in healthcare fields, has emerged as a significant worldwide concern. stress is characterized as a state of mental strain or anxiety stemming from challenging situations. The aim of this review is to deliver a systematic review of previous research, and knowledge on the stress perceived by healthcare students and their coping mechanisms. Methods: The articles were obtained from the online databases which are PubMed, Ovid Medline, Scopus, CINAHL, and EBSCO Discovery services. Only 40 studies were included in this review. Results: The result revealed, final year healthcare students mainly from medical and nursing course received stress from workload and assignment, lack of professional knowledge and skill and lack of free time. The students applied problem-focused, emotional-focused and avoidant coping to cope with their stressors. Conclusion: In conclusion, this review indicates the need for future research to focus on perceived stress and coping mechanisms especially for final year healthcare courses other than medical and nursing to emphasize the broader significant and potential impact on the finding.

Research on the Inheritance Education of Yellow River Culture from the Bio-cultural Perspective

The Yellow River, as mother river, its culture has taken the lead of the overall process of Chinese civilization. The Yellow River culture originated from the interaction between local people and the Yellow River for thousands of years, so its culture is based on place. However, influenced by traditional research in the field of biology, environmental education(EE) has not included any cultural content, and EE and cultural inheritance education have always been two unrelated contents. Biocultural diversity(BCD) is the product of biological and cultural co-evolution in social-ecological systems. It advocates for the integration of culture and nature in conservation practice. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to introduce the perspective of BCD and its new experience from the latest researches into the field of education. A broad bibliographic search in the databases was carried out by EDS(EBSCO DISCOVERY SERVICE) from De La Salle University Dasmariñas on-line Library. A review of relevant literature reveals the division between nature and culture in the field of conservation and education. Therefore, adopting a BCD perspective in inheritance education of Yellow River culture recommends beyond the epistemological bias of traditional EE, which views environmental education as a single content unrelated to culture, and advocates for interdisciplinary integration and the participation of different stakeholders, in order to achieve a broader public interest through comprehensive curriculum involvement. It has both theoretical evidence and a large amount of empirical research support, indicating that the perspective introduced into education is correct and feasible for YR culture education, and it is a diverse, open, and inclusive attitude towards various disciplines and stakeholders. The curriculum development from biocultural perspective will be a beneficial educational and research attempt, which may be beneficial in improving the current problem of fine division of disciplines and weak applicability of subject knowledge.

The role of animal-assisted programs in physical health improvement of children and adolescents with special education needs - a systematic review

Programs involving animals in therapeutic programs are becoming increasingly prevalent. These programs can vary greatly in their approach, scope, and objectives, and they can significantly impact the development of healthy children and those with various disorders. In this systematic review, we sought to investigate the psychological ramifications of animal-assisted activities (AAA), therapies (AAT), and interventions (AAI). We searched for relevant studies using the EBSCO Discovery Service search engine across 85 databases, utilising appropriate keywords. Our search generated 262 results, of which 21 were selected for inclusion after title and abstract screening, as well as full-text analysis. Our findings indicate that dogs and horses are animal-assisted programs’ most commonly used animals. Additionally, autism, cerebral palsy, and ADHD were found to be overrepresented in these programs. Furthermore, the length of sessions and overall program duration exhibited considerable variation, regardless of patient age or disease type. The principal measures centred on the physiological variables related to the nervous system and motorium-related indicators. The studies were generally of exceptional methodological soundness. Frequently, the studies narrowed their scope to a single segment or just the child or adolescent, but the outcomes lacked contextual interpretation. Expanding the range of studies by comparing psychological and physiological indicators and conducting follow-up analysis with a longitudinal design would be beneficial.

DNP-Authored Articles in Peer-Reviewed Journals 2011-2021.

With an increasing number of doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates, the volume of peer-reviewed journal publications among DNP-prepared nurses is rising. The primary aim of this study was to quantify, analyze, and categorize DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications. A descriptive research design was used to analyze DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications in the WorldCat, EBSCO Discovery Service, and PubMed databases from 2011 through 2021. The 3839 journal publications included at least one DNP-prepared nurse author. There were 2495 (65%) publications with a DNP first author, 921 (24%) with a DNP solo author, and 2918 (76%) included publication collaboration. The majority of publications were practice- (40%), nursing- (17%), and education-focused (15%). Science translation in evidence-based practice and quality improvement publications accounted for 24%. This study demonstrates the proliferation of DNP-authored peer-reviewed journal publications, which may indicate an increase in the number of nursing care quality initiatives occurring in the clinical setting.

Addressing Body Image Disturbance through Metaverse-Related Technologies: A Systematic Review

There is an increasing awareness about body image disturbance and eating disorders which calls for a multidisciplinary approach. The usefulness of new technologies for improving body image distortion has been addressed in the scientific literature, but has not included current strategies such as Metaverse-related technologies. Seemingly, this is the first systematic review which focuses on the efficacy of Metaverse-related technologies in reducing body image disturbance related to eating disorders like Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa. The main objective of this study was to review the scientific studies published in the last decade to answer the following three questions: (1) Are Metaverse-related technologies useful in mitigating body image disturbance in patients diagnosed with Anorexia nervosa and Bulimia nervosa? (2) What are the advantages and disadvantages? (3) Are the patients satisfied after using this kind of technology? The results obtained were that 80% of the included studies found metaverse-related technologies useful for the improvement in body image disturbance, in addition to various advantages, such as a decrease in eating disorder symptomatology. Whereas patient satisfaction was only evaluated in 20% of the included studies, with the majority of patients evaluating the use of metaverse-related technologies positively. We will conduct a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature from EBSCO Discovery Service, and Web of Science (WOS), following the PRISMA statements. Only Journal articles published from 2013 to the present, written in the English language, will be reviewed. The findings are expected to offer valuable insights for the development of novel approaches for the improvement in body image disturbance in healthcare settings.

A Meta-Review to Guide Military Screening andTreatment ofGambling Problems.

Excessive gambling can cause substantial biopsychosocial problems (e.g., difficulties with finances, relationships, mental, and physical health). For military Service Members, it can also result in security clearance denial or revocation, failure to achieve promotions, and premature career termination. Recent congressional mandates have obligated the U.S. Department of Defense to screen for problematic gambling, the predictive values of which are a function of (i) problem prevalence and (ii) tool sensitivity and specificity. This meta-review (i.e., systematic review of systematic reviews) on the screening properties of gambling assessment tools and the effectiveness of treatments for gambling disorder is to inform military services on responding to Service Members' gambling problems. EBSCO Discovery Service, PubMed, PsycINFO, Ovid Medline, Social Care Online, Epistemonikos, International Health Technology Assessment, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials electronic databases were searched up to December 2022 for systematic reviews and meta-analyses on measurements of adult subclinical or gambling, and interventions targeting individuals with GD. Three and four studies were included in each section of the current meta-review (i.e., assessment tools and treatment). For review 1, the estimated risk of bias was assessed using the Risk of Bias in Systematic Reviews. Thirty-one tools were identified through the three systematic reviews. All had modest sensitivities and specificities; combined with low prevalences in the general SM population, positive results would be incorrect 64-99% of the time. However, if screening were conducted with SMs referred for alcohol problems, a positive result on the best screening tools would be correct 76% of the time. Several commonly used treatment approaches had demonstrated efficacy for GD. The combination of low prevalence of GD and subclinical gambling problems in the general population, coupled with modest sensitivity and specificity, makes screening unfeasible in the general SM population. However, dual-phase screening in higher-prevalence subpopulations (i.e., SMs already identified with substance-abuse or mental-health problems) would be viable. Regarding treatment, several interventions-already used in military healthcare-with extensive empirical track records have been successfully used to treat adults with GD.

A Scoping Review of Female Genital Mutilation and its Effects on Sexual Function and Sexual Satisfaction

The practice of female circumcision (FC), particularly female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C), has been controversial as it is regarded as physically and mentally harmful and violates human rights. The purpose of this study is to perform a scoping review aiming to evaluate and compare the effects of FC and FGM/C on the sexual function of the affected women, including the Google Scholar, EBSCO Discovery Service, PubMed, ProQuest Health & Medical Complete, and Wiley Online Library between the year 1999 to 2020. The following keywords were used: ‘Female Circumcision’, ‘Female Genital Mutilation, ‘Female Genital Cutting’, ‘Female Circumcision and Sexual Function’, and ‘Female Circumcision and Sexual Satisfaction. A total of 72 articles related to FC and sexual function or satisfaction were retrieved, and 30 articles met the inclusion criteria. Based on the analysis of the final 30 articles, most of the articles described the detrimental effects of FGM/C on sexual function and sexual satisfaction. However, future studiesMaround the less invasive types of FGM/C are required to better reflect on FGM/C on female health. FGM is detrimental to female sexual satisfaction. However, a different method of FC that is less invasive may provide different outcomes. Therefore, a comprehensive guideline on proper FC techniques is needed for education among medical practitioners to prevent any adverse effects on sexuality.

A SCOPING REVIEW OF THE ROLE OF SPIRITUALITY IN DEALING WITH LOSS AND GRIEF AMONG CANCER PATIENTS

Cancer is one of the most commonly occurring terminal illnesses across the globe affecting millions of people and their loved ones. When someone experiences such a terminal illness, the experience is negatively perceived creating a loss and grief reaction which affects the persons psychospiritual aspects of life. Many patients and caregivers adopt various coping strategies including spiritual concepts. Hence this study aims to review existing literature to understand the role of spirituality in dealing with the loss and grief experiences of cancer patients. A search on Ebsco Discovery Service was conducted for peer-reviewed, English, full-text academic articles between January 2017 to December 2020. A total of 602 articles were found, out of which 13 articles were accepted after screening for eligibility. Allthese 13 articles are reported in this paper. From the 13 articles major 4 themes were extracted which are, belief in God, having faith and hope, Spiritual acts, and comfort through a higher power.

End of Life in Boys and Young Men With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - The Perspective of Dying Men and Their Families: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis of Qualitative Evidence.

Understanding the perceptions and experiences related to the end of life (EoL) of boys and men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy from their own and/or family perspective is limited based on the available qualitative empirical studies. This systematic review was done with a thematic synthesis of qualitative evidence according to the PRISMA Statement Guidelines and the SPIDER search tool. The review included empirical, qualitative, and relevant full-text studies published in 2000-2023 in the EBSCO Discovery Service, ISI Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest databases. From o total of eight included qualitative studies, four main key themes were identified: "Being a parent/caregiver" - psychosocial aspects, needs, and experiences; "Communication about EoL with healthcare and other professionals" - positive experiences and personal shortcomings; "Discussions about…" - the issue of EoL, dying and death; and "End of life" - end-of-life care, planning and the need for palliative care.

Pathways to Research in Business and Economics

Pathways to Research in Business and Economics developed by EBSCO Information Services is part of a suite of subject-specific modules targeted to students starting out in research. The product contains peer-reviewed research summaries by accomplished scholars in their field. Each summary is approximately 3,000 words in length, is written in plain language, includes bibliographies with further reading, and is kept up to date. The summaries are assigned to 19 subjects and cover a wide range in business and economics, with the topics Strategy, Accounting and Finance, and Technology and Innovation the most frequently represented. Users can access the content via the EBSCO Stacks platform, EBSCOhost, or EBSCO Discovery Service.

Exploring the role of CBT in the self-management of type 2 diabetes: A rapid review.

Type 2 diabetes has been recognised as a global health concern: one that requires intervention to lessen the incumbrance caused by the chronic illness. This rapid review was conducted to determine the scientific evidence available on how Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) interventions improved the self-management of individuals with type 2 diabetes. The aim of the review was to synthesise current scientific evidence regarding CBT-based interventions and self-management practices. The rapid review served as a framework to appraise current national and international literature. The researchers used Google Scholar, Journal Storage (JSTOR), PsycINFO, APA PsycArticles, SAGE journals and EBSCO Discovery Services to search for relevant studies. This was performed by employing keywords. Nine relevant studies were identified. The studies were heterogenous in methodology. Seven of the nine studies were conducted in developing countries. The study found that the context of developmental countries plays a significant role in the development of type 2 diabetes and requires tailored intervention because of socio-economic variabilities. The main themes identified in relation to improving self-management included: the characteristics of the CBT-based interventions, namely the format, duration, and outcomes, and identifying the techniques and components used in the CBT-based interventions. The review emphasised the need to further investigate the role of CBT in improving self-management of type 2 diabetes, especially in a South African context. The review summarised the techniques that have proven to be effective for the self-management of type 2 diabetes.

A Pilot Study of Development and Validation of Treatment Fidelity Checklist for Intervention Research in K-12 School Physical Education

No conceptual framework and valid and reliable measurement of treatment fidelity are available for intervention research in K-12 school physical education. The purposes of this study were to propose a conceptual framework and then develop and validate a checklist to assess treatment fidelity in K-12 school physical education. A literature search was conducted on journal article titles using key words through EBSCO Discovery Service. A conceptual framework and Treatment Fidelity Checklist were developed. The conceptual framework and Treatment Fidelity Checklist were validated by four experts and an intercoder reliability coefficient. All experts validated the conceptual framework and Treatment Fidelity Checklist. The overall IOA was 88%. The Treatment Fidelity Checklist is valid and reliable. The conceptual framework and Checklist of Treatment Fidelity provide a very useful document to guide future intervention research in physical education and what to be reported in publications.

Children and Youth with Life-Limiting or Life-Threatening Conditions – Overview the Topics of Educational Practice: A Scoping Review

Objectives: The scoping review (ScoRev) presents the literature relating to the education of children and youth with life-limiting conditions (LLC) and life-threatening conditions (LTC) and identifies and describes the topics that appear in the literature. Method: The scoping review was conducted based on Arksey and O’Malley’s 5-stage ramework. In a total of five databases, ProQuest, ERIC, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO Discovery Service a combination of keywords was used to identify 14 records published in 2002- 2018 that corresponded to the ScoRev selection criteria. These records were then analyzed in terms of content and classified into thematic ategories and subcategories. Results: The ScoRev selection consisted of a dissertation and thirteen journal articles. A well-elaborated topic of the studies related to the teacher’s roles, experiences, and needs in the education of a child with LLC or LTC. Other topics included the challenges in the education of these children, intervention, or eath of a child in school. The topic of education of students with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions is most frequently assessed from the teacher’s perspective. Conclusion: The results of the ScoRev may suggest a lack of available resources that would reflect the current practice of educating children and youth with LLC and/or LTC n a general basis.

ISLAMIC LEADERSHIP FOR SUSTAINABILITY: A SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW USING PRISMA

This paper presents a systematic literature review on Islamic leadership for sustainability with the aim to survey the state of knowledge on the topic. The paper reviews the scope of Islamic leadership initiatives for sustainable development in a variety of contexts. The study employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) method as a guideline for systematic data collection. Data was surveyed from journal articles over two decades, i.e., between 2000 and 2021. The analysis included a total of 63 articles from the EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) database. Results show that the frequency of publications on Islamic leadership for sustainable development was increasing for the past ten years, led by Muslim countries. This study also shows that Islamic leadership and conventional leadership styles share many values. The tawhidic paradigm emerges as a distinguishing feature of Islamic leadership. Findings indicate that Islamic leadership is geared towards comprehensive efforts for social sustainability, at individual, organizational and national levels.

Recommendations for online learning challenges in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic

Nursing education institutions have had to change from face-to-face to online learning because of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The online learning mode, however, had several challenges. To explore and describe recommendations made to address the online learning challenges in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study adopted a narrative literature review to achieve its objectives. The search for the relevant literature used Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, African Journal (previously SAePublications), EBSCOhost, EBSCO Discovery Service and Scopus databases. There were four findings identified from the literature search: provision of adequate resources, monitoring of academic dishonesty, provision of technical support and revision of the curriculum. More work in nursing education is necessary to address the challenges of adopting online learning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the issues of online learning in nursing education, thorough preparations and safeguards are necessary.Contribution:The outcomes of this study will benefit nursing education by incorporating recommendations from many studies to overcome online learning issues in nursing education during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reference in Discovery: Pilot Study and Future Directions

This poster will describe the results of a pilot study focusing on the reference experiences of librarians working in web-scale discovery systems like Ex Libris Primo and Summon, EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), and WorldCat Discovery. Web-Scale discovery systems rely on a central index and proprietary algorithms to provide a keyword-based search of library content to users that builds on their existing skills using commercial search engines. These systems are ubiquitous in academic libraries but require a shift in reference practice that has not been fully explored in the literature. This pilot study represents a developing dissertation project that will be in the proposal phase at the time of the poster session. The pilot study was based around four semi-structured qualitative interviews with academic librarians. Though the pilot study revealed some interesting insights on the research questions, one of the lessons learned from this study is that the “one voice” of librarian users is not enough to fully explore this issue. The author will discuss changes to the methodology of the project to include the narratives of users and other stakeholders in the data. The poster will also discuss changes to the theoretical foundations of the study that were developed through the data collected in the pilot study, including a greater focus on information literacy instruction in the reference encounter.

The Effects and Types of Parental Involvement in School-Based Sport and Health Programs Still Represent a Knowledge Gap: A Systematic Review.

Background: Health-related behaviours and attitudes acquired in childhood significantly shape health behaviours in adulthood and play an important role in preventing children from becoming overweight. Interventions incorporating parental involvement can provide outstanding support in shaping a child’s health-related behaviour. However, parental involvement has not been investigated from the perspective of efficacy except for obesity. Therefore, this systematic review investigates school-based physical activity intervention programmes incorporating parental involvement. We aim to explore the impact of these programmes and the parental involvement they provide on behaviours that influence child health, which are essential for preventing children and adults from becoming overweight and promoting health-conscious lifestyles. Methods: This systematic literature review follows PRISMA guidelines. The EBSCO Discovery Service Search Engine was used for searching for literature. Papers included met the following inclusion criteria: (1) reported original, empirical research or systematic review published in a peer-reviewed journal; (2) primary or secondary school age (6–18 years) as the target population; (3) examined school-based sport or health prevention and intervention programs; (4) only healthy children and youth in the indicated age group; (5) school-based prevention or intervention program; (6) examines parental involvement; (7) in the English language, and (8) in disciplines of education, psychology, social work, sociology, social sciences and humanities. Results: An extremely limited number of interventions of sufficient quality address the role of parental involvement (N = 17). The forms of parental involvement show a huge variety, ranging from leaflets, home packs, sports organisations “forced” by the pandemic, parent meetings, programmes, courses, and school programmes with diverse children over several months (cooking together, gardening, playing sports together, etc.). Therefore, it is difficult to measure their effectiveness and impact. Conclusions: The impact of parental involvement on children’s health behaviour, especially physical activity and nutrition, as two of the most important factors in preventing them from becoming overweight, are unclear, and other correlations, e.g., academic achievement, are scarce.

Testing Two Discovery Systems: A Usability Study Comparing Student Perceptions of EDS and Primo

Library discovery systems are a primary tool for research and discovery of local collections in many academic libraries. Usability studies on these systems is an important practice to identify technical issues, determine local customization, and inform continuity in library instruction. Most usability studies, however, are completed on a single discovery system. This study is unique in that it compares EBSCO’s EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) with Ex Libris’s Primo discovery systems. To date, this is the only published usability study conducted on the two systems. Nineteen undergraduate and graduate participants were led through a series of nine usability tasks in both systems. The quantitative and qualitative results of the study indicate that discovery systems are powerful tools when managed consistently and holistically by addressing the discovery search needs of students and faculty through information literacy instruction and oversight by a discovery working group.