Integration Methodology Research Articles

Integration of Hospital Dentistry in the Interdisciplinary Care of the Armed Forces: Perspectives and Practices

Context: This study aims to investigate the implementation and effectiveness of hospital dentistry (HD) in the Armed Forces, incorporating an integrative literature review and a detailed case report. It seeks to highlight the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to oral and systemic health in military patients, as well as identify significant gaps in current research that need to be addressed to achieve improved healthcare outcomes. Evidence Acquisition: An integrative review methodology was adopted, with articles selected through the PubMed/MEDLINE and Scielo databases using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria focused on the practice of HD in military settings. This approach ensured a comprehensive understanding of the existing literature. Simultaneously, a case report of an elderly patient treated within the military context was presented, detailing the diagnosis, intervention, and outcomes of HD, thus providing a practical example of the concepts discussed in the review. Results: The literature review revealed a scarcity of specific studies on HD in military settings, despite evidence highlighting the crucial role of an interdisciplinary team, including dentists, for the effective treatment of oral conditions affecting the overall health of patients. This lack of research underscores the need for further studies to address these gaps. The case report demonstrated the positive impact of HD on the patient's recovery, emphasizing the critical need for its integration into military healthcare to achieve improved patient outcomes. Conclusions: The integration of HD in military settings is essential but currently underutilized. The research emphasizes the need to develop and document HD practices that enhance both the oral and systemic health of military personnel, promoting a more comprehensive and interdisciplinary care approach. This integration can lead to better health outcomes, reduced hospital stays, and overall improved quality of life for military patients.

An Integrated Resilience and Assessment Methodology Framework for Addressing Uncertainty in Highway Operation and Maintenance Systems

An Integrated Resilience and Assessment Methodology Framework for Addressing Uncertainty in Highway Operation and Maintenance Systems

Evaluation of integrated modular & traditional curriculum learning environment in medical education

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: Most medical schools in Pakistan follow a traditional teaching methodology but a newer and refined method named Integrated teaching methodology has been introduced and proven to be more effective than the former method. The study aims to evaluate the pros and cons of integrated modular & traditional curriculum learning environments. METHODOLOGY: A total of 214 students from 1st year and 2nd Year MBBS were enrolled in the study using the convenience sampling technique. 1st Year students were grouped as Group A undergoing an Integrated learning environment and 2nd Year students as Group B undergoing a traditional learning environment at Abwa Medical College, Faisalabad. A pre-validated John Hopkin’s Proforma was distributed to collect data and was analyzed in SPSS 26 using the student’s t-test. The P-value <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. RESULTS: Out of 214, a total of 180 participants recorded their responses. 58% of the total were male and 42% were female. The responses favored the integrated learning environment as it is conducive, supportive, and provides better opportunities in terms of leadership and career options. The curriculum design was also student-centered and designed according to the student's needs as compared to the traditional learning environment. The participants recorded a healthy and positive relationship with the faculty with a statistically significant P-value <0.05. CONCLUSION: The integrated modular system fosters the ability of critical thinking and innovation among students. The curriculum design offers an integrated modular system that is flexible and student-centered which also yields positive outcomes and change among the students.

Unlocking flourishing at workplace: An integrative review and framework

AbstractThe concept of flourishing has garnered interdisciplinary attention, particularly within the realm of workplace research, given its relevance to individuals' daily lives. However, despite its growing importance, defining and measuring workplace flourishing remains challenging, often due to the adoption of generic life‐domain perspectives. This review addresses these challenges by synthesizing literature from work and life domains. We meticulously analyze 118 pertinent articles through an integrative review methodology, uncovering gaps in conceptualization, measurement, determinants, and outcomes of workplace flourishing. Our review introduces a new conceptual lens, focusing on the role of personal project pursuits in shaping flourishing. We also clarify the distinction between flourishing and thriving, providing much‐needed conceptual clarity. Additionally, the review presents an integrative framework that synthesizes determinants and outcomes of flourishing, offering a multitude of avenues for future exploration.

Advanced Differential Equations with Canonical Operators: New Criteria for the Oscillation

In this study, we use the integral averaging methodology, comparison with second-order differential equations, and the Riccati technique to determine the Philos-type and Hille–Nehari-type oscillation conditions of fourth-order advanced differential equations with canonical operators. In essence, these techniques supplement and generalize a wide range of established oscillation conditions. Two instance cases demonstrate the importance of our outcomes and their significant improvement.

An Integrated Review of Transitional Care for Families of Pre-Term Infants.

This study was conducted to identify the key elements of transitional care for families with pre-term infants in South Korea. We used an integrative review methodology proposed by Whittemore and Knafle. During the problem identification step, the review question was constructed via the population, intervention, outcome, and timeframe (PIOT) format. During the literature search step, integrative reviews of the published literature from nine electronic databases were undertaken and a total of 14 studies were reviewed that met our inclusion criteria. During the data evaluation step, the quality of the literature was assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) developed by Hong et al. We identified three domains and 10 key attributes of transitional care for families of pre-term infants. The parenting empowerment domain included growth and development, developmental promotion, nutrition, safe environment, general parenting, and parent-infant interaction. The emotional support domain included counseling, advocacy, and community network. The social support domain included professional collaboration. Efforts should continue to further develop programs and policies to enhance transitional care for families of pre-term infants that reflect South Korean nursing practices.

Integrative Review-Based Conceptual Modeling: An Agent-Based Modeling Synthesis of Dynamic Energy Tariff Research and Models

Adoption of dynamic energy tariffs by households is crucial for the transition to carbon-neutral energy systems. Influencing the adoption patterns of these tariffs necessitates an examination of the drivers, decision components, and contextual factors influencing household decisions. Few computational models address this comprehensively, often omitting non-financial decision variables. Moreover, methodologically robust integrative reviews on this topic are scarce. To address this gap, this paper develops a concept-centered integrative review methodology aimed at deriving computer models for socio-techno-economic simulations of household adoption of sustainable technologies. The methodology encompasses five sequential phases: Setup, Literature Search, Analysis, Synthesis and Conceptual Model, and Discussion. To illustrate the methodology, it is applied to the case of household adoption of dynamic energy tariffs, resulting in an abstract conceptual model adaptable to local contexts. The review reveals a lack of consensus on modeled tariffs but highlights the significance of tariff complexity, relative advantage, household heterogeneity, and various agent properties. It also identifies potential improvements in model fundamentals, particularly spatial modeling. The developed process model focuses on the stages ‘knowledge’, ‘decision’, and ‘reevaluation’. The article contributes by presenting a comprehensive review scheme and delivering a concept-centered integrative review along with an explicit conceptual model derived from it.

Integrative methodologies for evaluating bidirectional impacts in University-Community engagements

Integrative methodologies for evaluating bidirectional impacts in University-Community engagements

Cricket and climate change: an integrative review

The climate crisis is having an increasingly significant impact on sport and cricket, a climate-dependent sport played in some of the most climate-vulnerable regions of the world, is particularly threatened. Conversely, the relationship between cricket and climate change is understudied and the existent knowledge base is widely spread. In response, this paper utilises an integrative review methodology to bring together this disparate knowledge base in order to more effectively understand cricket’s relationship to climate change, with a particular focus on the threat climate change poses to cricket, cricket’s impact on the natural environment, and sustainability initiatives undertaken by cricketing stakeholders. This review revealed that the knowledge base is dominated by environmental advocacy organisations and there is a need for more academic research. Conversely, existing research, especially from outside of cricket, highlights the unequal climate vulnerabilities faced by cricketing stakeholders, as well as a lack of action from these stakeholders.

A REGULAMENTAÇÃO DA INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL E SEUS IMPACTOS NO DIREITO

The introduction of this research deals with the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impacts on the Brazilian legal system, with an emphasis on the areas of civil, criminal and labor law. The study analyzes how the growing presence of AI in social and economic relations requires the creation of legal guidelines that protect fundamental rights, such as human dignity, privacy and equality. In civil law, issues of liability for damages caused by AI, protection of data and automated contracts. In criminal law, the focus is on the use of AI both to prevent crimes and to commit illegal acts, which requires the creation of specific regulations to prevent abuses and guarantee criminal liability. In relation to labor law, the research explores how automation driven by AI can transform the job market, threatening jobs and increasing the need for legal protections for workers. The research adopts an integrative literature review methodology, seeking to identify the main challenges and risks associated with the use of AI. This includes ethical issues, such as algorithmic discrimination and the lack of transparency in automated decisions, as well as debating the need for a regulatory framework that balances technological advances with the protection of fundamental rights. AI, while promising, presents challenges that need to be addressed through effective regulation to ensure innovation occurs safely and fairly.

From Knowledge Transfer to Capability Development: The Future of PBL + CBL Teaching Method in Operating Room Nursing Education

Concomitant with the advancement of contemporary medical technology, the significance of perioperative nursing has been increasingly accentuated, necessitating elevated standards for the pedagogy of perioperative nursing. Presently, the PBL (problem-based learning) pedagogical approach, when integrated with CBL (case-based learning), has garnered considerable interest. An extensive literature review has been conducted to analyze the application of the PBL-CBL fusion in the education of perioperative nursing. Findings indicate that this integrative teaching methodology not only enhances students’ theoretical knowledge, practical competencies, and collaborative skills but also contributes to the elevation of teaching quality. In conclusion, the PBL-CBL teaching approach holds immense potential for broader application in perioperative nursing education. Nevertheless, it is imperative to continually refine this combined pedagogical strategy to further enhance the caliber of perioperative nursing instruction and to cultivate a greater number of exceptional nursing professionals in the operating room setting.

Blended Learning Approach in TVET Colleges: Lecturers and Students Perceptions of Teaching and Learning Practical Subjects Online

With the advent of artificial intelligence, institutions are now adopting the Blended learning approach, which infuses face-to-face strategies and online teaching methodologies. A blended learning approach is a way to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in higher education institutions, but how feasible is that in TVET Colleges? This study thus investigated the global perceptions of lecturers and students in Technical Vocational Education (TVET) colleges regarding Blended learning for teaching practical subjects online. It examined the challenges and opportunities of moving practical learning online, considering the unique requirements of first-hand subjects like Electrical Engineering, Tourism, Hospitality, Art, and Design. The study utilised articles from Google Scholar and Science Direct databases to comprehensively understand the effectiveness of Blended learning in the TVET context. Using Blended learning as a theoretical framework, a new methodological approach, and a promising blueprint for transforming higher education, the study adopted an integrative literature review methodology to synthesise identified cases and draw themes from the survey. The study brings new knowledge regarding the significant shift in online learning usage during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in vocational education, providing valuable insights for designing effective online learning strategies. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Blended Learning, Integrative Literature Review, Technical Vocational Education (TVET) Colleges

Integrating datasets from herbarium specimens and images to treat a Neotropical myrtle species complex.

Herbaria are the most important source of information for plant taxonomic work. Resources and technologies available today, such as digitised collections and herbarium DNA sequencing, can help accelerate taxonomic decisions in challenging plant groups. Here we employ an integrative methodology relying exclusively on herbarium specimens to investigate species boundaries in the Neotropical Myrcia neoobscura complex (Myrtaceae). We collected morphometric data from high-resolution images of herbarium sheets and analysed it using hierarchical clustering. We posteriorly tested the obtained morpho-groups with phylogenomics using the Angiosperms353 probe kit. We also gathered phenological and geographic information from specimen labels and built phenological histograms and ecological niche models to investigate ecological differences amongst taxa. Current circumscriptions of Myrcia arenaria, Myrcia neoglabra and Myrcia neoregeliana are confirmed in this study. Conversely, the four pieces of evidence together support Calyptranthes langsdorffii var. grandiflora, Marlierea regeliana var. parviflora and Marlierea warmingiana as separate from Myrcia marliereana, Myrcia neoriedeliana and Myrcia neoobscura, respectively, contrary to arrangements proposed by previous authors. Integrated analyses also support separation between Myrcia excoriata and two similar, undescribed taxa. Our data reveal the need for major changes in the systematics of the group, with recognition of 12 species. The successful delivery of our study aims was possible due to obtaining robust, high-quality data from museum specimens. We emphasise the importance of maintaining botanical collections physically and digitally available for taxonomic work and advocate their use to accelerate holistic taxonomic solutions of tropical species complexes. This is urgent, given the paucity of funds for fieldwork and unprecedented rates of habitat loss in the tropics.

Linkages between service recovery system and customer justice perceptions: A multi-level model of employee service recovery performance.

Past research aimed at service recovery has focused on actions that are taken to retain customers, and the possibility of overcoming the mistakes of service delivery, though the multidimensional nature of the service recovery process has begun to move beyond the complaint handling process. In this paper, we identify the most important issues addressed in service recovery and present a framework for addressing them. We used an extensive integrative review methodology. Between 1988 and 2017 the number of articles in these journals was kept between 26 and 30. The majority took a business perspective to study services recovery, while a minority took an inter-disciplinarity perspective. The study's findings are expected to provide insights into the antecedents and consequences of service recovery performance, particularly how job resources and demands influence employee burnout and work engagement, which in turn affect service recovery performance and customer perceptions of justice. The research aims to contribute to the discourse on service recovery by building a multi-level model that explains the service recovery performance of frontline employees and the impact of the service recovery system on customer justice perceptions. Thus, this research is expected to contribute to robust conclusions on the antecedents and consequences of employee service recovery performance nested within the unit-level construct, i.e., the service recovery system.

Andean Landscape Legacies: Comprehensive Remote Sensing Mapping and GIS Analysis of Long-Term Settlement and Land Use for Sustainable Futures (NW Argentina)

The Andes region has an exceptional record of high-altitude settlements integrated within widespread regional chains of mobility and exchange. The Sierra de Aconquija (NW Argentina, south-central Andes) is an effective climatic barrier that has afforded an enduring indigenous approach to land use, mobility, and exchange over millennia. Despite this rich history, the Sierra has been largely considered marginal in pre-Columbian regional cultural developments. Today, the expansion of extractive industries threatens the region’s heritage and the sustainable futures of local communities. Innovative, integrative methodologies are needed for landscape characterisation, heritage assessment, and sustainable policy development. Building on earlier work, we undertook the first comprehensive mapping of archaeological features over 3800 sq. km of the Sierra using interpreter-led assessment of commercial and open-access satellite imagery and DSM data, to verify earlier assumptions and to identify previously unnoticed trends in the aggregation, distribution, and connectivity of archaeological features. The mapping identified 6794 features distributed unevenly but with clear tendencies towards maximising topographic, ecologic, and connectivity advantages expressed consistently across the study area. The outcomes confirm the important role the Sierra had in pre-Hispanic times, highlighting the significance of ancient indigenous practices for the sustainability of vulnerable upland landscapes both in the Andes and worldwide.

Entrepreneurship and Kinship: An Integrative Review of a Nascent Domain

Contrary to the widely accepted adage ‘do not engage in business activities with relatives’, individuals from Chinese, Indian, and Pakistani backgrounds are achieving significant progress, while individual groups experience stagnation. While prior research offers substantial insights into the relationship between kinship and entrepreneurial ventures, there exists a paucity of information regarding the mechanisms through which certain kin individuals attain success while others do not. The principal inquiries revolve around the question, ‘In what ways do kinship networks contribute to entrepreneurial success?’ Furthermore, within a multicultural and heterogeneous framework, how might kinship networks serve as essential resources that promote entrepreneurial development, or do they instead pose additional challenges to such advancement? To address these inquiries, this study conducts an integrative review of entrepreneurship through the conceptual framework of kinship (kin-entrepreneurship), a notion distinctly from emerging disciplines. The contextual backdrop of this study is firmly anchored in the rising incidence of business failures and their resultant ramifications for sustainable economic development on a global scale. By employing an integrative review methodology that encompasses both bibliometric and content analyses of extant literature, adhering to the PRISMA guidelines, this research elucidates the fundamental components relevant to kin-entrepreneurship. In tackling this issue, the present investigation explores the trends, trajectories, and potential futures concerning the nexus of kinship and entrepreneurship. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on a dataset comprising 292 scholarly articles focused on kin-entrepreneurship, published between 1980 and 2023, sourced from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. Significant findings highlight “kinship-based business influencers” and “entrepreneurial environment and consequences”, as crucial themes. Subsequent to the discovery of the themes, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift from a narrow familial perspective on business to a more expansive kinship viewpoint, which can enhance comprehension of the complex dynamics within business environments where kinship-based business influencers are multifaceted, affecting economic performance (where entrepreneurs capitalize on these affiliations for economic advantage), decision-making (which improves business sustainability through resource allocation among kin), and employee relations (as kin connections foster both formal and informal employment opportunities) for entrepreneurs. Consequently, this study posits that kinship-oriented business dynamics play a crucial role in influencing entrepreneurial decision-making by offering social capital, resources, and strategic guidance, which are essential for mitigating existing entrepreneurial attrition rates and, in turn, are fundamental for fostering economic development.

An Integrated Imitation and Reinforcement Learning Methodology for Robust Agile Aircraft Control with Limited Pilot Demonstration Data

In this paper, we present a methodology for constructing data-driven maneuver generation models for agile aircraft that can generalize across a wide range of trim conditions and aircraft model parameters. Maneuver generation models play a crucial role in the testing and evaluation of aircraft prototypes, providing insights into the maneuverability and agility of the aircraft. However, constructing the models typically requires extensive amounts of real pilot data, which can be time-consuming and costly to obtain. Moreover, models built with limited data often struggle to generalize beyond the specific flight conditions covered in the original dataset. To address these challenges, we propose a hybrid architecture that leverages a simulation model, referred to as the source model. This open-source agile aircraft simulator shares similar dynamics with the target aircraft and allows us to generate unlimited data for building a proxy maneuver generation model. We then fine-tune maneuver generation model to the target aircraft using a limited amount of real pilot data. Our approach combines techniques from imitation learning, transfer learning, and reinforcement learning to achieve this objective. To validate our methodology, we utilize real agile pilot data provided by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI). By employing the F-16 as the source model, we demonstrate that it is possible to construct a maneuver generation model that generalizes across various trim conditions and aircraft parameters without requiring any additional real pilot data. Our results showcase the effectiveness of our approach in developing robust and adaptable maneuver generation models for agile aircraft.

Disclosure of medical errors to patients by medical professionals: a protocol for a qualitative systematic review

IntroductionAlthough the disclosure of medical errors is an integral component of medical ethics, it remains inconsistent in practice worldwide. Despite various explanations of why healthcare professionals reveal their mistakes to...

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This study explores research trends in wordless picture books using text mining techniques. For this purpose, abstracts of 181 articles were collected, and then data preprocessing and analysis were performed. In the data analysis process, keyword network analysis and topic modeling analysis were performed. The keyword analysis showed that the most frequent word was ''young children'', followed by ''storytelling'' and ''wordless picture book activities''. The network analysis showed that the strength of the connections between ''wordless picture book activities → young children'' and ''using wordless picture books → young children'' was high. This suggests that in studies of wordless picture books, the use of picture book activities or wordless picture books is mainly targeted at young children. Topic modeling resulted in four themes: multicultural approach and visual literacy, playfulness and artistic development, integration of language and art, and methodology of integration and repetition. This study is significant in that it identifies major research themes in the field of wordless picture books and suggests future research directions.

Assessment of Women's Online Shopping Behavior in India: Model Design and Analysis

The exponential increase in internet usage in India has driven the swift growth of e-commerce, with women playing a crucial role in this expanding digital economy. This research presents a thorough literature analysis and framework to examine the factors affecting the online purchasing behaviour of women in India. The study specifically attempts to examine the influence of psychological, social, cultural, economic, privacy and security, and technological aspects on the purchasing decisions of female consumers. This research underscores the difficulties women encounter in online purchasing, especially in apparel and cosmetics, providing a gender-specific perspective frequently overlooked in existing studies. This study's originality stems from its integrative methodology, synthesising findings from established consumer behaviour theories and applying them to the context of women's online buying practices in India, an area that has been insufficiently explored. By addressing these gaps, the study enhances the theoretical comprehension of women’s digital consumer behaviour and establishes a foundation for future practical strategies that businesses, marketers, and policymakers can utilise to improve the online shopping experience for Indian women.