Port Said Research Articles

Sparking nurses’ creativity: the roles of ambidextrous leadership and psychological safety

BackgroundThe leadership practices of nurse managers significantly impact the creativity of staff nurses; however, the effects of ambidextrous leadership on nurses’ creativity are not yet clear. Additionally, the underlying mechanism of this relationship remains to be identified.AimThe study aimed to examine the effect of ambidextrous leadership on nurses’ creativity, directly and indirectly through psychological safety.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, data were collected from October 2023 to January 2024 involving 241 nurses working at three hospitals in Port Said, Egypt. The Ambidextrous Leadership Scale, Psychological Safety Scale, and the Individual Creativity Scale were employed. Descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling were conducted.ResultsNurse managers’ ambidextrous leadership was positively associated with nurses’ creativity. Psychological safety fully mediated the association between ambidextrous leadership and nurses’ creativity.ConclusionThe study suggests that enhancing the ambidexterity of nurse leaders can foster a sense of psychological safety, which, in effect, contributes to increased creativity among nurses.Implication for nursing policymakingThere is a need for healthcare policies and strategies that are supportive of the implementation of ambidextrous leadership practices and promote psychological safety among nurses.

Field Assessment of Fundamental Periods for Typical RC Buildings in Port Said Using Ambient Testing.

Field Assessment of Fundamental Periods for Typical RC Buildings in Port Said Using Ambient Testing.

Three-dimensional reservoir modeling of the pliocene reservoir based on seismic data advances for new prospect assessment

This study presents a comprehensive characterization of the Pliocene reservoir formation in the Temsah gas field, located 65 km NNW of Port Said in the northeastern Nile Delta Basin. The research integrates seismic data with well log analysis to enhance reservoir characterization. The Temsah gas field is distinguished by its intricate geological structure, featuring numerous normal faults oriented along northeast-southwest and northwest-southeast trends. The field’s stratigraphy is predominantly composed of sandstone and shale facies, which are considered highly prospective for hydrocarbon accumulation. A full geological field analysis was conducted to identify key prospects for enhancing productivity. To accurately delineate seismic features, data from four wells and twenty-nine 2D seismic lines were interpreted. Depth maps of the reservoir layers were constructed, highlighting critical transitions between sandstone and shale facies, which are pivotal for future exploration efforts. A detailed 3D static model was developed to illustrate the impact of lithological composition on reservoir characteristics, with a specific focus on the Upper Sand of Kafr El-Sheikh Formation. Petrophysical properties, including effective porosity (13–23%), shale content (7–31%), and water saturation (30–45%), were meticulously evaluated to inform the creation of a robust 3D property model. This model provides a detailed spatial distribution of rock facies and petrophysical parameters within the Temsah gas field. The integration of these studies identified two promising areas, with estimated original gas in place (OGIP) ranging from 2.86 to 4.04 stock cubic feet (SCF), indicating significant potential for field development and enhancement.

Natural Potential for Sustainable Tourism Development in Port Said Governorate: A Study in Tourism Geography Using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Natural Potential for Sustainable Tourism Development in Port Said Governorate: A Study in Tourism Geography Using Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing

Linking ethical leadership to nurses' internal whistleblowing through psychological safety.

Background: Cultivating internal whistleblowing among nurses is of paramount importance to nurse leaders. Yet, the literature on how nurse leaders can foster this phenomenon among nurses is limited. Additionally, the underlying mechanisms linking leadership behaviors to internal whistleblowing intentions remain underexplored.Aim: This study aimed to examine how ethical leadership is linked to internal whistleblowing intentions among nurses through the mediating effect of psychological safety.Research design: A multicenter cross-sectional research design was used for this study.Participants and research context: This study involved 201 nurses working in three tertiary governmental hospitals across three cities in Egypt. Data were collected between October and December 2023, using an introductory information form, the Ethical Leadership Scale, the Psychological Safety Scale, and the Internal Whistleblowing Intentions Scale. Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate study hypotheses.Ethical consideration: Research Ethics Committee of Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt approved the study (reference number: NUR (6/8/2023)(28)), and each participant signed the informed consent form before participation in the study.Results: Ethical leadership was positively linked to nurses' psychological safety and internal whistleblowing intentions. Psychological safety mediated the link between ethical leadership and nurses' internal whistleblowing intentions.Conclusion: Our study suggests that nurse leaders can foster nurses' intentions to blow the whistle internally by adopting ethical leadership behaviors and enhancing psychological safety among nurses.

Potential human health risk assessment associated with Hg, Cd, Pb, and As in sardines and shrimp from four Egyptian coastal governorates

Heavy metal contamination in seafood is a developing concern due to the potential negative consequences on human health. Egypt's coastal regions are important for seafood production and consumption, making it critical to assess the safety of these aquatic resources. The current study examined toxic metal levels (Hg, Pb, Cd, and AS) in 96 samples of sardine and shrimp from four Egyptian coastal governorates (Alexandria, Kafr El-Sheikh, Damietta, and Port Said) from 2019 to 2021. Inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) was used to investigate the four hazardous metals. The recovery percentages of the determined metals ranged between 97 % and 99 %. Limits of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) for the determined metals ranged from 0.001 to 0.0077 mg/l and from 0.0035 to 0.026 mg/l, respectively. Mercury (Hg) was not found in any of the samples tested. The concentrations of Pb and Cd in the sardines and shrimp samples were higher in the winter seasons than in the summer seasons. Meanwhile, the difference in seasons had no effect on the concentration of As in the sardines and shrimp samples. The highest concentrations of the other three metals in the sardine and shrimp samples were used to calculate the Estimated Daily Intake (EDI), Target Hazard Quotient (THQ), and Hazard Index (HI). The obtained THQ as well as the HI of Pb, Cd, and As were all less than 1.0 (with the exception of sardine samples from Kafr El-Sheikh Governorate, which recorded 1.262), indicating that there is no significant health risk to the consumer from consuming such sardines and shrimp from these governorates. The effect of different seasons on the concentrations of the metals under study does not have a specific behavior, but varies according to the governorate, the type of sample, and the type of contaminated metal. Due to the high level of contamination with heavy metals in sardine samples collected from Kafr El-Sheikh governorate (TTHQ = 1.26), an environmental study is required to determine the causes of contamination and control them.

Efficiency of Improvement Techniques for Moderate Thickness Weak Soil Layers in Port Said

Efficiency of Improvement Techniques for Moderate Thickness Weak Soil Layers in Port Said

Green hydrogen cooperation between Egypt and Europe: The perspective of locals in Suez and Port Said

Hydrogen produced by renewable energy sources (green hydrogen) is at the centrepiece of European decarbonization strategies, necessitating large imports from third countries. Egypt potentially stands out as major production hub. While technical and economic viability are broadly discussed in literature, analyses of local acceptance are absent. This study closes this gap by surveying 505 locals in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (Port Said and Suez) regarding their attitudes towards renewable energy development and green hydrogen production. We find overall support for both national deployment and export to Europe. Respondents see a key benefit in rising income, thereby strongly underlying the economic argument. Improved trade relationships or improved political relationships are seen as potential benefits of export, but as less relevant for engaging in cooperation, putting a spotlight on local benefits. Our study suggests that the local population is more positive than negative towards the development and scaling up of green hydrogen projects in Egypt.

Prognostic Value of C-Reactive Protein in Patients with Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Admitted to Intensive Care Unit

Abstract Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading and increasing cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Recently, COPD has gained interest as a major public health concern and is currently the focus of intense research because of its persistently increasing prevalence, mortality, and disease burden. COPD is the third leading cause of death in the world, and further increases in its prevalence and mortality can be predicted in the coming decades. Aim of the Work The aim of the present work was to detect the possible role of CRP levels in predicting the prognosis of ICU admitted patients with AECOPD. Patients and Methods This prospective Cross sectional study was conducted on 66 adult patients of both sexes admitted to the ICUs of Al-Mabarra governmental hospital in Port Said and Ain Shams University Hospitals. Results In our study, it was noticed that duration of NIMV (Days) ranged from 2 h - 11 days in low group and ranged from 1 day - 14 days in high group, While Duration of IMV (Days) ranged from 2 h – 7 days in low group and ranged from 3 day - 18 days in high group. In the present study, we found that 33patients were discharged after improvement (100%) from low group (it reflects the benefit of grouping our study cases), while 26patients were discharged after improvement (78.79%), and 7 patients (21.21%) unfortunately were dead from high group. In the current study, as regards the correlation between CRP with MV, ICU stay and hospital stay, it was noticed that the serum CRP level was significantly elevated in relation to increased period of IMV days (r = 0.714, p = <0.001), NIMV days (r = 0.491, p = <0.001), ICU stay (r = 0.690, p = <0.001) and hospital stay (r = 0.686, p = <0.001). Conclusion The following conclusion was obtained from the current study: CRP as biological marker was noticed to be elevated in patients with AECOPD who needed ICU admission. CRP is good indicator of future increase of MV days, hospital stay and ICU stay. There was a significant relation between CRP level and mortality. 100% of our study cases of low group discharged on improvement it reflects the benefit of grouping our study cases. There was no significant relation between CRP level and development of acute heart failure regarding the inclusion criteria in the study.

Assessment of Mentorship Competencies among Nurse Mentors at Port Said Healthcare Authority Hospitals

Assessment of Mentorship Competencies among Nurse Mentors at Port Said Healthcare Authority Hospitals

Assessment of Caregiver’s knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Palliative Care for Cancer Patients undergoing Chemotherapy in Port Said City

Assessment of Caregiver’s knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Palliative Care for Cancer Patients undergoing Chemotherapy in Port Said City

Validation, Reliability, and Clinical Significance of the Arabic Version of Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire.

Clinically relevant fatigue in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients significantly affects their quality of life. Almost all studies have assessed fatigue in this population using non-specific scales. The present multi-centric study aimed to assess the validity, reliability, and clinical significance of the Arabic version of the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire (BRAF-MDQ). The present cross-sectional multicentric study was conducted at Aswan, Mansoura, Port Said, and Al-Azhar University Hospitals over a 6-month duration. The study included 311 patients with RA diagnosed according to the 2010 criteria of the American College of Rheumatology. The Arabic version of BRAF-MDQ was developed to assess fatigue in these patients. All patients were subjected to careful history taking, thorough clinical assessment, and standard laboratory work-up. The obtained Arabic BRAF-MDQ was tested for construct validity, internal consistency, testretest reproducibility, and criterion validity. Construct validity was evaluated using factor analysis with the Kaiser Meyer Olkin tool of sampling adequacy and Bartlett's sphericity test. Internal consistency of subscales was assessed using Cronbach's alpha. Test-retest reproducibility was assessed after a 1-week interval using the intraclass correlation coefficient. Pearson's correlation coefficient was used to correlate numerical variables. Predictors of fatigue were identified using binary logistic regression analysis. The present study included 311 RA patients. Construct validity assessment showed a high loading of questionnaire items within the proposed construct subscales with a KMO measure of sphericity of 0.927 and Bartlett's test of sphericity p-value < 0.001. Internal consistency assessment showed adequate Cronbach's alpha of Arabic BRAF-MDQ subscales. Total Arabic BRAFMDQ had excellent criterion validity, as indicated by the high correlations with MAFS (r=0.95, p < 0.001) and SF-36 vitality subscale (r=-0.91, p < 0.001). Clinically significant fatigue was identified in 214 patients (68.8%). Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed age (OR (95% CI): 1.07 (1.02-1.12), p < 0.001), disease duration (OR (95% CI): 1.82 (1.43-2.33), p < 0.001), DAS28CRP (OR (95% CI): 8.62 (4.63-16.02), p < 0.001), and mHAQ (OR (95% CI): 3.85 (1.07-13.9), p = 0 .039) as significant predictors of fatigue development in the studied patients. The Arabic version of the Bristol Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatigue Multi-Dimensional Questionnaire is a valid, consistent, and reliable tool for the assessment of fatigue in Egyptian rheumatoid arthritis patients. Clinically significant fatigue was identified in 214 patients (68.8%). Further, risk factors for fatigue included older age, longer disease duration, and higher disease activity.

Sea Level Tidal Attributes in Port Said Harbor, Eastern Egyptian Mediterranean Coast

Observed sea level data attained from a pressure sensor tide gauge, installed inside Port Said harbor in Egypt, was utilized to modernize tidal characteristics and surges in the study area. Five years of hourly sea level dataset (June 2010 to June 2015) were analyzed using the harmonic analysis approach of Delft-3D Tide suit. The results of the analysis revealed that the semi-diurnal constituents (M2, S2), together with the solar annual (Sa) dominate tide behavior in the area. Furthermore, a semidiurnal tidal regime by a ratio of 0.21 is based on the form factor (FF) equation. Moreover, tidal asymmetry (Ar.) shows a flood tide with a short period of a value equal to 0.01068 &gt; 0.01, which reflects a tide wave distortion. From power spectral analysis, the sea-level change is controlled by both the significant tidal and non-tidal (storm surge) components by almost an equal percentage of 50.63 % and 49.37 % respectively. Additionally, the residual from sea level harmonic analysis was annually correlated with the meteorological parameters of wind, temperature, and atmospheric pressure to estimate their effect on Sea-Level Rise (SLR). A small positive trend line of SL was distinguished in the years from 2011 to 2015 by approximately (2 mm/yr.) due to the weak correlation of meteorological parameters, in conjunction with a conventional relationship with atmospheric pressure and temperature. In 2010, a slight negative linear tendency was noticed of 0.3 mm/yr., which can be related to the direct proportional relation of atmospheric pressure and surge component, besides an inversely proportional relation of air temperature and residual component, regardless of the weak correlation with wind vector. Overall, the research provides insights into the tidal characteristics, surges, and sea-level rise in Port Said Harbor. Understanding these attributes serves the objective of this paper to assess the impact of sea-level rise and develop appropriate adaptation strategies in coastal areas

Effectiveness of a palliative care education program for caregivers of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy in Port Said City: A pre-post quasi-experimental study.

Emphasizing the pivotal role of caregivers in the cancer care continuum, a program designed to educate caregivers of cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy underscores their significance. The palliative care education initiative strives to cultivate a compassionate and effective care environment, benefiting both patients and caregivers. By imparting education, fostering positive attitudes, offering support, encouraging appropriate behaviors, and providing essential resources, the program aims to enhance the overall caregiving experience and contribute to the well-being of those navigating the challenges of cancer treatment. To evaluate the effectiveness of a palliative care education program for caregivers of cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The research employed a purposive sample comprising 155 caregivers who were actively present with their cancer patients throughout the pre- and post-test phases within a quasi-experimental research design. The study took place at the outpatient oncology center of Al-Shifa Medical Complex in Port Said City, Egypt. To gather comprehensive data, 4 instruments were utilized: a demographic questionnaire, a nurse knowledge questionnaire, a scale measuring attitudes toward palliative care, and an assessment of reported practices in palliative care. This methodological approach allowed for a thorough exploration of caregiver perspectives, knowledge, attitudes, and practices within the context of a palliative care education program. Before the palliative care education program, only 1.3% of caregivers had a good overall level of knowledge about cancer and palliative care; this increased to 40.6% after the program. Similarly, before the palliative care education program, 32.9% of caregivers had a positive overall attitude, which increased to 72.3% after the program. Similarly, 27.1% of caregivers had an overall appropriate palliative care practice during the pre-test phase, which increased to 93.5% after the palliative care education program. The palliative care education program significantly improved caregivers' knowledge, attitudes, and practice scores. It is strongly recommended that caregivers of cancer patients receive continuing education in palliative care. In addition, it is crucial to conduct further research with a larger sample size in different situations in Egypt.

Implementation of Green Freight Transport approach in Egypt: A case study of Port Said ports

Implementation of Green Freight Transport approach in Egypt: A case study of Port Said ports

The role of digital transformation in developing administrative performance in the tourism sector: «An applied study on Port Said Governorate»

The role of digital transformation in developing administrative performance in the tourism sector: «An applied study on Port Said Governorate»

Techno-economic and environmental analysis for the application of renewable energy sources in seaports.

Ports have an indisputable effect on the decarbonization of urban areas, helping to minimize air and environmental pollution and achieve sustainable development. In this instance, it is crucial to do research that can advance our understanding of how to increase ports' energy independence by utilizing renewable energy sources. The current study aims to study the environmental benefits and techno-economic challenges of converting three Egyptian ports to eco-friendly green ports by using solar panels, offshore wind turbines, and hydrogen fuel cells. The study shows that from a technical point of view, the required green power to be installed at Alexandria, Port Said, and Suez ports is around 13 MW, 5 MW, and 1.5 MW, respectively. Furthermore, the environmental analysis findings demonstrate that integrating green energy will significantly lower emissions in seaports. It is anticipated that the ports of Alexandria, Port Said, and Suez will achieve annual reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of roughly 68,7 k-tons, 25,8 k-tons, and 6,4 k-tons, respectively. From an economic point of view, the ports could be supplied with green energy from wind turbines for a cost of between 0.115 and 0.125 USD/kWh, while solar panels have a cost range of 0.098 to 0.129 USD/kWh. Additionally, hydrogen fuel cell systems cost about 0.102 USD/kWh.

Assessment of Onshore Renewable Energy Power Supply for Ship’s Emissions Reduction in Port Said West Port

Assessment of Onshore Renewable Energy Power Supply for Ship’s Emissions Reduction in Port Said West Port

Effect of authentic leadership and mindfulness educational program on nursing managers' competencies: a quasi-experimental study

BackgroundAuthentic leadership is an emerging perspective in leadership that focuses on leaders' values and beliefs. while the mindfulness perspective permits nurse managers to be fully present, aware of themselves and their impact on others, and aware of their reactions in stressful situations. so, authentic leadership and mindfulness if combined create nurse managers who have clearer, more focused thinking, and a growth mindset that help subordinates improve and grow. as well as mindfulness-based interventions help them to improve interpersonal relationships with patients and colleagues, and to take better care of themselves and others.AimThe present study aims to; explore the effect of authentic leadership and mindfulness educational program on nursing managers' competencies in hospital.MethodsA quasi-experimental design (Quantitative pre-, post-, and follow-up design) was used to conduct the study at Shirbeen General Hospital, Egypt. The study subjects consist of a purposive sample of 70 nurse managers and 226 nurses. Three tools used for data collection consisted of; the authentic leadership questionnaire, the five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, and the managerial competencies of Nurse Managers. Data analysis was performed using SPSS version 20, Qualitative categorical variables were compared using the chi-square test. A significant level value was considered when the p-value ≤ 0.05, and Cohen's d was used to measure the effect size which indicated there was a large effect of educational program on post and follow-up knowledge, authentic leadership, mindfulness, and managerial competencies scores.ResultsThe current study revealed that there were significant differences between nurse managers’ knowledge, authentic leadership, mindfulness, and managerial competencies (P = 0.001) pre-, post-, and after 3 months of the program. As determined by Cohen’s d test, there was a large effect of educational program on post and follow-up knowledge, authentic leadership, mindfulness, and managerial competencies scores.ConclusionThe educational program about authentic leadership and mindfulness had a positive effect on nurse managers’ managerial competencies.Trial registration number (TRN)The study protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt (code number: NUR 13/3/2022–11).

Effect of counseling model on diabetic women regarding sexual dysfunction: a quasi-experimental study

BackgroundComplications of diabetes in women have adverse effects on their self-image, quality of life, health, and other social relationships, thereby leading to sexual dysfunction. maternity nurse care can play a critical role in assessing the knowledge about needs for sexual health.AimThe present study aims to evaluate the effect of the counseling model on female patients with diabetes regarding sexual dysfunction.MethodA quasi-experimental research design was used to conduct the study at the diabetic and obstetric outpatient clinic in 2 hospitals (Al Salam Port Said General Hospital, Elzohor General Hospital), and in five centers in Port Said City (El-Kuwait Center, Othman Ibnafan Center, El-arab 1 center, El-manakh center, El-arab2 center). A purposive sample of 178 female diabetic patients was included in the study. Two tools were used for collecting data consisted of; (1 interview questionnaire sheet) including personal characteristics, medical history, and present sexual problem of the studied female patients, (and 2 female sexual function index (FSFI).Resultsthe current study revealed that there was a high statistical difference between female sexual function in post with mean ± SD (23.3 ± 4.1) compared to pre-educational intervention with mean ± SD (19.5 ± 3.7), while there was a high statistically significant difference among pre- & post-program application regarding female sexual function index (p > 0.001).Conclusionthe counseling model had a positive effect in improving the sexual function among female patients with diabetes.Trial Registration Number (TRN)The study protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University (code number: NUR 12/9/2021-6).