Knowledge In Area Research Articles

Development and Validation of a Comprehensive Nursing Competence Assessment Questionnaire (CNCAQ) to Determine the Perceived Clinical Competence of Nursing Graduates

Background: An assessment of the clinical competency of nurses at the time of their graduation is essential to get a fair estimate of their level of competence. It helps to lessen the burden on the healthcare system. A “Comprehensive Nursing Competence Assessment Questionnaire (CNCAQ)” has been constructed to fulfil this purpose. Aim: This study aims to develop and validate a CNCAQ to determine the perceived clinical competence of final-year nursing graduates who are about to graduate within three months from selected private and government nursing colleges in India. Methods: A mixed methodology was used and completed in two phases. In phase 1, along with an extensive literature review, focus group discussions, expert evaluation, and pretesting were done, in which 10 nursing experts participated. In phase 2, data were collected from 649 nursing graduates to establish the validity of the construct. The study period was from August to October 2022. Results: The developed CNCAQ has 36 items, comprising four sections: (a) conceptual knowledge and skill in routine nursing care; (b) skill in basic nursing procedures; (c) skill in advanced nursing procedures; and (d) assessment of infusion/transfusion-related nursing procedures. The overall reliability of the tool was 0.963, indicating its high reliability. Overall, there was no difference in clinical competency skills between female and male upcoming nursing graduates. However, statistically significant differences in basic nursing skills and advanced and analytical nursing skills were observed. Conclusions: Assessing nursing students’ competencies is crucial to ensure that they possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe and effective patient care. The development and validation of a valid and reliable instrument for assessing nursing competencies are essential to evaluate nursing students’ clinical performance accurately. In the present research, a tool with a total of 36 items was used. It demonstrates high reliability; however, it needs to be applied to a larger population of nursing graduates with diverse backgrounds. Nurse educators and administrators can use it to assess the level of competence and, accordingly, a tailor-made induction program based on identified weak areas in theoretical and practical knowledge or skill can be developed. No patient’s were involved in the study. It involved developing a CNCAQ and validating it on a selected group of upcoming nursing graduates.

Преобразования заимствований: основной понятийно-терминологический аппарат

At the present stage of development of Russian linguistics, the number of works devoted to the study of various aspects of borrowing of lexical units has increased. However, there is a lack of stable, generally accepted terminology to describe the processes of borrowing linguistic units and their transformations. The aim of the research is to clarify the conceptual and terminological apparatus which is used to describe the processes of transformation of borrowed units in the recipient language. The generally accepted paradigm of the terms “assimilation”, “naturalization”, “integration” and “adaptation” is taken as a basis in this work. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the fact that the etymology of the presented terminological units is used to clarify the terminological apparatus, the semantics of these terms in other areas of scientific knowledge is specified, and the possibilities of their application in linguistics are considered. The results of the analysis carried out allow us to justify the use of the term “assimilation” as the most optimal one, denoting various changes occurring in the process of integration or naturalization of borrowed words into the system of the recipient language. The article examines the main types of quantitative and qualitative assimilation. The terminological aspects of the description of each type are specified. As a result of the conducted research, the basic conceptual and terminological apparatus for describing the process of borrowing lexical units and their transformations in the recipient language has been formulated.

Bibliometric Analysis of Scientific Publications on Communicative Behavior Problems

Purpose of research. The purpose of the study is to analyze the dynamics of the publication activity of scientific research in the field of studying communicative behavior. Communicative behavior is an object with an interdisciplinary research status. It falls into the area of research interest of various scientific fields. A bibliometric analysis of publication activity was carried out in connection with solving several tasks: to find out areas of knowledge in which the greatest publication activity is concentrated, to study the methods that are used in various fields of communicative behavior analysis, to identify organizations that are included in this research search.Methods. The study was conducted in two scientific electronic databases: the Russian Scientific Electronic Library Elibrary.ru and the international open platform for researchers and scientific organizations Lens. The bibliometric analysis was used as the research method. It involves the quantification of documentary information flows and it is based on quantitative research indicators reflecting the state of science as a whole or its individual branches.Results. As a result of the bibliometric analysis of publication activity on the problems of scientific research in the field of communicative behavior, communicative behavior in the digital environment and communicative behavior in social networks, a significant increase in publication activity was revealed in both international and Russian information databases over the past 10 years (2013 - 2023). It is also noted that the predominant number of publications on the issues studied is concentrated in the field of psychology. However, we can trace a shift in the focus of foreign research on communicative behavior towards digitalization in information technology, and Russian research towards the field of digital technologies in the educational environment.Conclusion. The results obtained indicate the high relevance, as well as the scientific and practical significance of the research topic on the problems of communicative behavior in general, as well as communicative behavior in the digital environment and social networks, in particular.

Landslide susceptibility modeling in the Kulfo river catchment, rift valley, Ethiopia: An integrated geospatial and statistical analysis

Landslides occur when debris, rocks, or soil particles move downward. Examining the susceptibility of landslides is essential for safeguarding human well-being and assessing the consequences of landslides on the natural surroundings and ecosystems. This study utilized the frequency ratio technique to evaluate the probability of landslides happening in the Kulfo River watershed, situated in the Rift Valley area of Ethiopia. In order to ensure a comprehensive analysis, many data sources were employed, including satellite images, geological data, and historical records of landslides. This study developed a systematic approach to assess the probability of landslides by considering ten (10) influential factors: land use/land cover, slope, aspect, elevation, curvature, lithology, proximity to lineament, and normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI). The ten influential elements were prioritised based on literature review, expert knowledge, and preliminary study area analysis. The aforementioned causal elements are integrated with a comprehensive landslide inventory map. The sensitivity of the study's area to landslides was mapped using a frequency ratio (FR) model. Subsequently, it was classified as representing various degrees of vulnerability, spanning from extremely minimal to quite significant. The effectiveness of the suggested model was measured by evaluating the accuracy of the generated map of landslide susceptibility by the area under the curve (AUC) technique. Based on the most recent study results, the success rate curve has an area under the curve (AUC) of 79.6%, which indicates a highly satisfactory level of performance. Policymakers may utilize the findings of this study to make educated decisions on how to mitigate the risks of landslides in relation to land use and preparedness for disasters.

Introducing the Principles of Tendon Transfer for Surgical Trainees to Improve Anatomical Knowledge

Introduction: Surgeons require procedural experience and a clear understanding of the anatomy and biomechanics of the muscles to successfully examine patients and accurately execute tendon transfer operations. Aims: The purpose of the study was to identify the principles of tendon transfer surgeries, develop a training package that focused on anatomical knowledge gaps and evaluate its effectiveness. Methods: A systematic literature review was performed to identify the principles of tendon transfers and areas of insufficient knowledge in these surgeries. 128 eligible studies were extracted through an online database search. Clinical case examples from these papers were used to develop a training package to educate trainees. The effectiveness of the training package was evaluated by a questionnaire which captured the familiarity of the trainees with the material taught. Results: The systematic review highlighted 8 main principles of successful tendon transfer procedures. The questionnaire outcome revealed 66% of attendees at the annual surgeons in training workshop recognised the need to have a firm understanding of anatomy. 70% of attendees reported a significant enhancement in their basic scientific understanding and an overwhelming 90% observed an improvement in their anatomical knowledge. 90% expressed confidence in the training provided and its prospects of improving their chances of success in their surgical examination and would therefore recommend the training to others. Conclusion: Case discussions are pivotal in improving trainee anatomical knowledge and surgical understanding. Therefore, directly refining patient assessment and achieving precise diagnosis. This coupled with applying the 8 principles will ultimately achieve more successful surgical outcomes in tendon transfer surgeries.

The Case for Multidisciplinary Frameworks for Developing Effective Solutions to Complex Human Problems: An Illustration Based on Development Education, Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Marketing

Education, especially development education (DE), and a number of socially focused disciplines, including corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social marketing (SM), have long been targeted by policy makers for deriving advice on the ‘wisdom’ of levelling up differences and addressing sources of disadvantages at individual, group and/or regional levels. Additionally, the combined wisdom of such disciplines can also be a great source of advice to effectively address perennial universal problems. This paper is conceptual in nature with a multidisciplinary outlook. It contrasts DE, CSR and SM, with the view to deriving common grounds as well as strengths and areas for further development that can produce more comprehensive explanations and solutions to social problems. Such inclusive, more comprehensive explanations would help advise social-cause-focused workers, including researchers, learners and policy makers, about how each discipline can contribute to the resolution of multifaceted problems, the so-called ‘wicked problems’, that each discipline may not be fully equipped to address. The method of analysis used is an adjusted version of critical discourse analysis. It is used to explore the disciplines at four levels, namely definitional, philosophical, methodological and performance levels, thus giving a comprehensive view of each discipline’s nature, philosophical outlook, methodology and perceived efficacy in achieving its aims. The derived arguments also benefitted from comments provided by seven experienced representatives from the three disciplines. Overall, the outcomes suggest a relative maturity of critical ability in DE but also more effective and efficient methodological and evaluative perspectives in CSR and SM. Although the outcome of the analysis is open for debate, it nevertheless suggests several opportunities for mutual learning at all four levels. The paper suggests a novel integrated ‘supra-level’ framework that may help workers, in these three areas of knowledge, gain valuable insights from each of the three disciplines and highlight valuable opportunities for capitalising on their respective strengths.

Theoretical and Methodological Justification for Conducting some Forensic Examinations in the Humanities

Forensic expertology distinguishes between different types of use of special knowledge that are expressed in legal proceedings, each of which has its own characteristic features. Despite the problems associated with determining the type of forensic examination, the competence of the expert, etc., in general, an approach to checking and evaluating the conclusion of a forensic expert has been established. One of the important issues when conducting an assessment is checking the correctness of the methodology chosen by the expert, the compliance of the methods with the established criteria: scientificity, verifiability, accuracy, efficiency, safety and ethics. The methodology of various types (kinds) of forensic examinations is developed on a strictly scientific basis, using general theoretical achievements of forensic expertology and the theory of the relevant scientific field, such as linguistics, art history, etc. However, fairly new «forensic examinations» in the humanities have appeared in forensic investigative practice. Among them are cultural studies, religious studies, political science, ethics, etc. Most of these «examinations» are conducted without proper methodological support, with a high level of subjectivity, which cannot be hidden behind the very lengthy explanations given in the conclusion of forensic activities, which is especially evident in the absence of a research section in the conclusion of the forensic expert. In a number of cases, they try to justify the theoretical basis of such «examination» by a non-existent area of scientific knowledge.

Atomic Quantum Technologies for Quantum Matter and Fundamental Physics Applications

Physics is living an era of unprecedented cross-fertilization among the different areas of science. In this perspective review, we discuss the manifold impact that state-of-the-art cold and ultracold-atomic platforms can have in fundamental and applied science through the development of platforms for quantum simulation, computation, metrology and sensing. We illustrate how the engineering of table-top experiments with atom technologies is engendering applications to understand problems in condensed matter and fundamental physics, cosmology and astrophysics, unveil foundational aspects of quantum mechanics, and advance quantum chemistry and the emerging field of quantum biology. In this journey, we take the perspective of two main approaches, i.e., creating quantum analogues and building quantum simulators, highlighting that independently of the ultimate goal of a universal quantum computer to be met, the remarkable transformative effects of these achievements remain unchanged. We wish to convey three main messages. First, this atom-based quantum technology enterprise is signing a new era in the way quantum technologies are used for fundamental science, even beyond the advancement of knowledge, which is characterised by truly cross-disciplinary research, extended interplay between theoretical and experimental thinking, and intersectoral approach. Second, quantum many-body physics is unavoidably taking center stage in frontier’s science. Third, quantum science and technology progress will have capillary impact on society, meaning this effect is not confined to isolated or highly specialized areas of knowledge, but is expected to reach and have a pervasive influence on a broad range of society aspects: while this happens, the adoption of a responsible research and innovation approach to quantum technologies is mandatory, to accompany citizens in building awareness and future scaffolding. Following on all the above reflections, this perspective review is thus aimed at scientists active or interested in interdisciplinary research, providing the reader with an overview of the current status of these wide fields of research where cold and ultracold-atomic platforms play a vital role in their description and simulation.

Legislating on economic-social rights amidst de-democratisation: lessons from a lapsed Indian bill on the right to health

ABSTRACT Due to their special nature, the economic-social rights (ESRs) – compared to civil-political rights (CPRs) – entail distinct legislative methodology. This is still a nascent area of knowledge globally. ESRs are increasingly pivotal in the trending populist governments. Also, there is growing practical clarity on the paradigm of indivisibility and interdependence of ESRs and CPRs. However, unlike CPRs, the ESRs continue to be seen as resource-contingent, and therefore not amenable to legislative regulation but to ‘progressive realization’ through policies. This article foremost contests that, and instead asserts that ESRs too are legalisable and even justiciable, though differently from CPRs. It illustrates this from a lapsed national health bill of the Indian government, drafted and steered by the author. The matrix comprising the right to health and an Indian legislative initiative is used: the right to health as a particularly complex ESR; and India as a representative democracy with rising influence of privatisation and a declining legislature. Secondly, this experience demonstrates that ESRs need alternative concepts, techniques and practices of legislating. The unfolding nature of ESRs and their deep political-economic entrenchment require nimble and intricate negotiations among competing stakeholders. This makes the ESR laws evolving non-linear processes more than finished end-products. Also, process heaviness makes their legislation necessarily complicated and slow. Thirdly, the case study shows, legislating on ESRs invokes a qualitatively different understanding of democracy. Since ESRs essentially involve multiple interest groups and the larger regulatory framework comprising both the legislature and the executive, they implicate innate democratic values. In the contemporary de-democratisation context, their long-drawn legislative process – even a disingenuous one, initiated only for legitimacy – could counter-intuitively bolster deliberative democracy. For all three reasons, the process itself – besides the enacted law, the product – deserves recognition as an underexamined critical success-indicator of legislative methodology, especially for ESRs.

Exploring stereotypes, bias, and expectations of women in the open data context

This study aims to provide a qualitative analysis of the knowledge, beliefs, and perspectives of prominent women working in different sectors in the context of open data. The analysis is based on semi-structured interviews with an outline developed for the interview script. The content obtained was analyzed by attending to categories that deal directly with a gender perspective, covering existing biases, and possible modes of transformation through actions at individual, collective, and institutional levels that incorporate gender sensitivity when working with open data. The findings show that gender bias persists in the process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, as well as in the formation of work groups. The solution, highlighted by all interviewees, involves the development of interoperable and consistent data collection and analysis models that integrate a gender perspective right from the outset, as well as the training of professionals in fields associated with the use of data. Central to this process is the role of government agencies, which should promote efficient public policies giving greater visibility to the roles of women in areas of knowledge associated with open data. Finally, this research also points to the need for innovations such as artificial intelligence to overcome these challenges.

Dementia Knowledge in Chinese Newspapers (2005-2020): A Topic Modeling Analysis

ABSTRACT How public policies convey dementia is an important source of the public’s understanding of dementia, and newspapers are critical to depicting and disseminating this information to the public. The present study used topic modeling strategies to analyze Chinese newspaper portrayals of dementia from 2005 to 2020 to trace changes in key areas of dementia knowledge in relevant policies. Using WiseNews, the largest Chinese media database, we chose 45 newspapers from mainland China and identified 12,719 articles related to dementia. Using latent Dirichlet allocation (LDA), we performed a topic modeling analysis and identified the six most prevalent topics on dementia across articles: lifestyle recommendations, neighborhood life, foundational scientific research, celebrity and media portrayals, dementia caregiving, and pharmaceutical innovations – all related to the dementia knowledge scale’s four dimensions. Findings suggest a steady increase in the number of articles on dementia caregiving and a decline in lifestyle recommendations from 2005 to 2020. However, newspapers continued to stigmatize aging by regularly co-depicting dementia and old age and by using biased terminology. Among the first to investigate dementia’s portrayals in mainland Chinese newspapers, this study illuminates the need for expanding mass media campaigns to raise the country’s dementia knowledge to foster a dementia-inclusive society.

Historiography of epidemic control in Yakutia of the XIX century.

The study is devoted to the historiography of the fight against epidemics in Yakutia in the 19th century. The purpose of the study is to present the development of historical knowledge about this sequential process, taking into account the characteristics of the stages of historiography. The materials and methods used were the studied works, typical for historiographical works, devoted to the fight against epidemics in the specified period, typological and comparative analysis. For the first time, the most important works were developed, which studied the measures taken by state authorities to prevent epidemic diseases that caused significant harm to the population of the region (smallpox, measles, venereal diseases, etc.), to treat them, and to create conditions for successfully combating them. Also of interest were works examining the history of healthcare institutions (in fact, the first on the territory of Yakutia) and the first medical personnel who contributed in this direction. All this is presented for the first time in this article and brings a lot of new things into the understanding of the historical processes that took place on one of the remote outskirts of the Russian Empire. Particular attention is paid to exactly what problems occupied a leading place in this area of historiography. For example, researchers were more interested not only in organizing a network of medical institutions that maintained a positive epidemiological level in the region, but also in specific measures taken by the authorities to combat the spread of certain diseases. The authors drew comparative material from historical experience from other regions of the Empire, where the fight against epidemics was also carried out with varying degrees of success. All this allowed the authors to identify the features of the development of Yakut historiography in this area of scientific knowledge.

Current biodiversity status, distribution, and prospects of seaweed in Indonesia: A systematic review

Seaweeds are a valuable component of marine biodiversity that play multiple essential roles in Indonesia's coastal ecology and economy. This systematic review (1993–2023) aimed to provide an updated overview of seaweed distribution, biodiversity, cultivation, and industry in Indonesia. The literature search derived from major databases, Scopus, Web of Science (WoS) and ResearchGate (RG), and Google Scholar (GS) retrieved 794 studies, after removing 80 duplicates, identified 646 studies passed title and abstract screening that satisfied all criteria: Indonesia, seaweed, seaweed biodiversity and composition, which consisted of 80 exclusion studies. Full text screening decided 194 studies were selected based on the specific inclusion criteria (at least two criteria passed: seaweed distribution site, species, cultivation, and habitat). After additional filtering, 137 studies were included for extraction and analysis. We found that Indonesia is rich in seaweed biodiversity, with at least 325 identified species consisting of 103 Chlorophyceae (green algae), 167 Rhodophyceae (red algae), and 55 Phaeophyceae (brown algae), respectively. Seaweed distribution and abundance in Indonesia are influenced by environmental factors, including nutrients, grazing, competition, physical tolerance, light intensity, and degree of water circulation. Seaweed species are predominantly found in mangrove forests and coral reefs on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, and Sulawesi. This review provides an up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the distribution and biodiversity of seaweeds in Indonesia, highlighting the ecological, economic, and cultivation of marine resources. In addition, we identify knowledge gaps and areas for further research, which can inform sustainable seaweed management and utilization in Indonesia. This review also emphasizes the significance of this marine resource to Indonesia's environment and economy.

Skills and knowledge competencies in contemporary U.S. undergraduate apparel merchandising: a content analysis systematic literature review

ABSTRACT This study aimed to assess the skill and knowledge areas emphasised in a sample of US-based undergraduate apparel merchandising programs, as well as the pedagogical strategies utilised to motivate student professional development and competence. Utilising a content analysis, 18 articles were systematically reviewed through the lens of the apparel merchandising competency framework. Overall, based on the sample articles and the apparel merchandising competency (AMC) framework, educators are aligned with identified’ must-have’ skills and knowledge areas. In addition, results showed ‘new’ skills and knowledge areas that are also important for apparel merchandising curriculum and students’ preparation for textile and apparel industry responsibilities. This exploration contributed to a limited area of research regarding apparel merchandising students’ professional development and industry preparation based on identified necessary skills and knowledge areas. Implications are suggested for curriculum development, instruction and apparel merchandising students.

ANALYSIS OF AN INVENTORY MODEL FOR TIME-DEPENDENT LINEAR DEMAND RATE THREE LEVELS OF PRODUCTION WITH SHORTAGE

Objective: The objective of this study is to investigate the continuous-production inventory problem for a single product at a three-level facing a constant deterioration rate. It is anticipated that the customer will make renewal arrangements in accordance with the established and extensively utilized order-up-to policy, and may place orders from two providers with differing prices and levels of consistency. Theoretical Framework: In this study demand is a linear function of time, and the deterioration rate is persistent. In this model, the shortage is allowed, and partial backlogging. It is expected that the backlog rate is influenced by how long it takes to get the next replenishment. It involves aspects from various areas of scientific knowledge to understand the different perceptions contained in the scientific literature on the phenomenon of Industry 4.0. Method: The algorithms for this model have been developed in Mathematica Software 9.0. We examine the effects of several difficulty criteria on the best options regarding manufacturing time and replenishment at the store using analytical analysis. Results and Discussion: Thus, our model offers a novel management insight that aids in achieving the ideal profit level for a production system or business. In reality, we obtain a promising outcome from the numerical case. To compare various solutions, we also carry out very comprehensive numerical experiments. Research Implications: This research aims to detect the best course of action for reducing overall inventory costs and increasing overall income. We also verified that the total cost and commonly optimal time used to interrupt geometric production systems could be analyzed with a constant production model. This approach is particularly relevant for organizations seeking to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through better risk management. Originality/Value: This study contributes to our understanding of how and with whom to collaborate by highlighting the relationships among inventory management, innovation performance, and logistics performance. The value of the study is the contribution it makes to the literature on the cost analysis issues. Therefore, the article can be of benefit to the scientific community with an interest in the study of the subject.

Islamist Extremism in Australia: Tracing the Ideological Roots and Pathways to Radicalisation

Australia has not been immune from patterns of recruitment, attacks and foreign fighters harbouring the ideology of Islamist-jihadism. This paper draws on sociological data from a nationwide survey of 1034 Muslim Australians to analyse the way in which pathways to knowledge exist for Muslim Australians in relation to interpretations of Islam and, importantly, the adoption of an Islamist or Militant interpretation. Islamist and Militant typologies will be examined to see if their sources of Islamic influence were different or the same in their belief formation compared with more moderate typologies. This paper will also examine those participants who indicated that the Quran should be read literally and analyse the overall religiosity of the various typologies, with the aim to get a sense of the connection between (moral/ethical) belief formation and daily ritual of Islamists and Militants. This paper finds that Muslim Australians categorised as Political Islamist and Militant are more likely to have been influenced by mainstream areas of Islamic knowledge and discourse, such as the Quran, hadith, ulema, and the mosque, whilst also interpreting the Quran literally and praying daily. These findings suggest a challenging path forward for counterterrorism and countering violent extremism policies and programs in Australia.

A Cobot in the Vineyard: Computer Vision for Smart Chemicals Spraying

Precision agriculture (PA) is a management concept that makes use of digital techniques to monitor and optimise agricultural production processes and represents a field of growing economic and social importance. Within this area of knowledge, there is a topic not yet fully explored: outlining a road map towards the definition of an affordable cobot solution (i.e., a low-cost robot able to safely coexist with humans) able to perform automatic chemical treatments. The present study narrows its scope to viticulture technologies, and targets small/medium-sized winemakers and producers, for whom innovative technological advancements in the production chain are often precluded by financial factors. The aim is to detail the realization of such an integrated solution and to discuss the promising results achieved. The results of this study are: (i) The definition of a methodology for integrating a cobot in the process of grape chemicals spraying under the constraints of a low-cost apparatus; (ii) the realization of a proof-of-concept of such a cobotic system; (iii) the experimental analysis of the visual apparatus of this system in an indoor and outdoor controlled environment as well as in the field.

WAYS TO OPTIMIZE REGULATION OF SOCIAL ADAPTATION MANAGEMENT FOR CADETS

Research objective. The article examines the issues of regulating the management of social adaptation of cadets of higher military schools of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Young people entering higher military educational institutions (military universities) not only change the level of the educational institution, as higher military education requires significantly higher levels of autonomy, personal responsibility, and self-organization, along with motivation to study more complex and difficult professional areas of knowledge, but also the social environment. During their training in military universities, cadets pass through a stage of forming the main professional characteristics of social adaptation. It is during this period that the institutional development of the university’s activities to support students in socio-psychological support of the processes of their adaptation and regulation of its management in the university occurs. Such an institutional system should include, at least, three aspects of the development of the system for managing the social adaptation of a cadet and its regulation - goal setting, processes and structures. The article concludes on the expediency of solving the problem of institutional development of adaptation through the creation of a monitoring and regulation service for managing the social adaptation of cadets.

Profile of Electronic Scientific Journals in Angola

Scientific journals play an important role as a channel for communicating scientific research results around the world. In recent years, the number of electronic scientific journals in Angola has increased, despite their low visibility internationally. The objective of this article is to describe the profile of electronic scientific journals in Angola. This is an exploratory and documentary research, in which a total of 14 web pages of scientific journals were observed, using a form, containing a control list with the following items: year of creation, responsible institution, area of knowledge, periodicity of publications, last publication, indexing in databases, use of ORCiD by authors and information on the date of submission, acceptance and publication of originals. The results indicate that more than half of the scientific journals are multidisciplinary in nature and were created between 2012 and 2019; They are linked to Higher Education Institutions and are indexed in at least one database, with biannual publications. However, the study also shows that the majority have not published for at least a year. It is concluded that the profile of electronic scientific journals in Angola reflects the country's academic and scientific context, with many challenges to be overcome in this area.

Awareness About Noise Induced Hearing Loss and the Use of Unsafe Listening Practices Among Medical Students.

To assess the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Noise Induced Hearing Loss(NIHL) caused by using Personal Listening Devices (PLD). To assess the usage pattern of PLD among undergraduate medical students studying at a tertiary health center in South India. A descriptive study was conducted by the Department of ENT over a three-month duration on undergraduate medical students who volunteered to fill in an electronic questionnaire form that they received via WhatsApp. A convenient sampling technique was used. NIHL questionnaire consisted of three sets of electronic questionnaires: Q1, Q2, and Q3. In Q1 total score of more than 75% was taken as good knowledge, 50-75% as fair knowledge, and less than 50% as poor knowledge. Q2 score of more than 50% was taken as a good attitude and less than 50% as a need to improve upon attitude. A total of 224(94.5%) participants had consented, out of the 224 students, 132(58.9%) were males and 92(41.1%) were females. 195(87.1%) of the 224 participants are regular users of PLD and the most common PLD used was earbuds (76.8%). The mean total knowledge on NIHL is less than 75%. Medical students have fair knowledge (54.5%). The weaker areas of knowledge were about the nature of the disease believing that NIHL is a reversible condition. Their overall attitude score is good (61.8%). Students more than 18 years of age had a positive attitude score (3.42 +/- 0.856) as compared with students less than 18 years of age (2.69 +/- 0.800). Most participants preferred a volume level of 6.26 +/- 1.517 on a scale of 1 to 10 for PLD, indicating that students prefer to set the volume at higher level. The participants showed fair knowledge and a good attitude concerning NIHL. The present study highlights a concerning lack of practice about NIHL and the prevalence of unsafe PLD among medical students. This underscores the importance of educational interventions to increase awareness among this population.