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The visual analogue WOMAC 3.0 scale--internal validity and responsiveness of the VAS version
(BioMed Central, 30 A)Background Many people suffer with Osteoarthritis (OA) and subsequent morbidity. Therefore, measuring outcome associated with OA is important. The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) has ... -
Errors in the administration of intravenous medications in hospital and the role of correct procedures and nurse experience
(BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the Health Foundation, 26 M)Background Intravenous medication administrations have a high incidence of error but there is limited evidence of associated factors or error severity.Objective To measure the frequency, type and severity of intravenous ... -
The subjective index for physical and social outcome (SIPSO) in stroke: investigation of its subscale structure
(BioMed Central, 26 A)Short and valid measures of the impact of a stroke on integration are required in health and social settings. The Subjective Index of Physical and Social Outcome (SIPSO) is one such measure. However, there are questions ... -
Transformative Technologies and Social Change: An Introduction
(Academic Conferences International Limited, 2109)Rapid transformation in the technology is accelerating has create exponential growth in many areas. New innovation in product and services are seen in all sectors such as agriculture, medical diagnosis and treatment, ... -
Pilot Investigation Into Osteotome Hard Surface Coating and Cutting-edge Degradation
(Springer Science and Business Media LLC, 2020)Background Osteotomes are bone cutting tools commonly reused in orthopedic surgical procedures. Despite undergoing rigorous cleaning, visual inspection, and sterilization procedures between every use, the condition of the ... -
Hinduism, Ecological Conservation, and Public Health: What Are the Health Hazards for Religious Tourists at Hindu Temple?
(MDPI AG, 2020)This exploratory ethnographic study aims to understand the visitation experience and to identify health hazards at pilgrimage sites in India. Specifically, this research aims to assess the tourism potential of holy Hindu ... -
Frugal Sensing: A Novel Approach of Mobile Sensor Network Localization Based on Fuzzy-logic
(Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2020)The Node localization problem in the mobile sensor network gains much attention. Recently, parametric point selection adopted from the Loop division has produced great positioning accuracy in conventional settings. However, ... -
A Compact Flexible Frequency Reconfigurable Antenna for Heterogeneous Applications
(IEEE, 2020)This paper presents a compact frequency reconfigurable antenna for flexible devices and conformal surfaces. The antenna consists of a simple easy to fabricate structure consisting of a stub loaded circular radiator, designed ... -
Fear and Trembling of Cruise Ship Employees: Psychological Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic
(MDPI, 2020)The current COVID-19 pandemic has evolved to unprecedented proportions. This research aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the psychological e ects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cruise ship employees stuck at sea. Using ... -
Drama at Disney: A Thematic Analysis of Creative Worker Identity Negotiation and Identification in the Documentary Waking Sleeping Beauty
(International Academic Forum (IAFOR), 2020)Work in creative organizations is often completed under intense working conditions. Due to the nature of the industry sector, creative workers must manage and deal with a range of factors related to their daily activities. ... -
Midwifery Job Autonomy in New Zealand: I do it all the time
(Elsevier, 2020)Introduction This research aimed to identify what supports and what hinders job autonomy for midwives in New Zealand. Methods Registered midwives participated in an open-ended, online survey in 2019. Anonymised participants ... -
Big Data and Happiness
(Global Labor Organization, 2020)The pursuit of happiness. What does that mean? Perhaps a more prominent question to ask is, 'how does one know whether people have succeeded in their pursuit'? Survey data, thus far, has served us well in determining where ... -
Effects of Morphology on the Bulk Density of Instant Whole Milk Powder
(MDPI AG, 2020)The chemical and physical properties of instant whole milk powder (IWMP), such as morphology, protein content, and particle size, can affect its functionality and performance. Bulk density, which directly determines the ... -
Negative Outcomes of ICT Use at Work: Meta-analytic Evidence and the Role of Job Autonomy
(Emerald, 2020)Purpose Individuals can improve their task performance by using information and communications technology (ICT). However, individuals who use ICT may also suffer from negative outcomes, such as burnout and anxiety, which ... -
Social Network Sites, Fear of Missing Out, and Psychosocial Correlates
(Masaryk University, 2020)The use of Social Network Sites (SNSs) has grown to become a ubiquitous aspect of daily life in developed countries throughout the world. This rise of social media has resulted in increased public concern regarding the way ... -
Auckland Plan 2050: A Narrative Experience of a Social Design Project in Aotearoa New Zealand
(Design Research Society Secretariat, 2020)This article presents a Social Design project developed with undergraduate design students using a methodological approach directed to the atelier or studio practice. The design studio as a pedagogical approach widely used ... -
Review: Costuming Cosplay: Dressing the Imagination, Therèsa Winge (Bloomsbury 2018)
(Iris Publishers, 2020)No abstract. -
Glaucoma Among the Malaysian Community
(Hindawi Limited, 2020)Background. According to the WHO, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. About 50% of the world’s glaucoma cases come from the Asian population, and in Malaysia itself, the prevalence of glaucoma is ... -
Vivian: The Impact of Gender in Palliative Care
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Finding the Way to Success in Implementing Lean Construction in an Unfavourable Context
(International Group for Lean Construction (IGLC), 2020)Developing countries are facing sever productivity problems in their construction sectors. Lean Construction has proven to be an effective solution for such situations. However, when it comes to lean implementation, the ...