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This study investigates the perceptions of university students majoring in film and media production (FMP) regarding the over-the-top (OTT) industry. We used the Q methodology to achieve this study's purpose, with 33 Q sets and 22 university students majoring in FMP. The study revealed three perception structures of FM…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the China has exposed small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to a variety of challenges, some of which are potentially life-threatening to their sustainability. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the macroeconomic lockdown effects of COVID-19 on small business in China.…

This paper describes one arm of a much larger, multi-site study whose hypothesis was that evidence-based nursing practice is more effective than routine nursing care in improving patient outcomes and health gain. This arm of the study investigated patient satisfaction as an outcome measure for those patients undergoing…

Menarche is the hallmark maturational event of female childhood. Many studies indicated a significant genetic contribution to the timing of the onset of menstruation, but most of these studies were limited by the use of retrospective data and by the use of data from only certain types of relatives (i.e., mothers and da…

AIM: This study's aim was to improve our understanding of the impact of pre-round meetings before ward rounds on hospital wards. DESIGN: Qualitative study. METHOD: Focus group interviews were conducted with nurses and doctors. RESULTS: Participants reported that pre-round meetings provide opportunities for interdisc…

It is becoming more well acknowledged that oxidative stress is a crucial component that connects the hormonal, metabolic, and reproductive aspects of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A more holistic and natural approach to managing the illness might be possible through lowering this disparity. This review outlines n…

BACKGROUND: Device usage in operating rooms consumes significant electricity, resulting in high hospital expenditure and emissions. Prior studies have evaluated institutional policy approaches toward this problem, but there is limited analysis of individual devices' energy consumption in US operating rooms. This study'…

BACKGROUND: There are numerous publications on inpatient medication errors. However, little focus is given to medication errors that occur at home. AIMS: To describe and analyse the types of medication errors among community-dwelling patients following their discharge from an acute care hospital in Singapore. METHOD:…

BACKGROUND: Health-promoting behaviors have been noticed recently as one of the most critical factors in raising life expectancy, which can be formed during adolescence. Thus, the current scoping review aimed to identify the key factors affecting health-promoting behaviors among adolescents. METHODS: In this scoping r…

Studies show especially for the UK and the US that physicians experience more occupational stress than nurses. It has also been shown that a higher status within the medical and nursing hierarchy is associated with less occupational stress. Our study's aim is to examine whether these results also can be found in the co…

Hepatitis C is a serious infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV genotypes (GT) and subtypes are closely related to geographical distribution. Studies on the distribution of HCV genotypes can help to understand the regional epidemiology and genotype distribution and provide benefits in the treatme…

The studies published on the South Korean response to COVID-19 point to different reasons for the country's success. No reviews were identified on South Korea from January 2020 to April 2021 or that analyzed the pandemic's recrudescence. Aimed at better systematization of South Korea's success in controlling the epidem…

The Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) has emerged as a popular intervention for improving eccentric hamstring strength, however recent literature suggests there is a potential for an increase in injury risk during subsequent exercise.To quantify the influence of pre-exercise NHE on the electromyographical response of the…

Evidence has shown that Braden subscale scores are independent predictors of the development of pressure injuries. However, current practice is to implement preventive measures for pressure injuries based on the total Braden Scale score. Applying evidence from the literature on Braden subscales and using "Measure-venti…

BACKGROUND: Chinese residents' practical work experiences are different from those described in Western studies. To explore potential mechanisms underlying the effects of doctor-patient relationships on medical residents' work engagement, verifying a posited mediating effect of role overload, and moderating effect of c…

OBJECTIVE: Most deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) youth grow up in hearing familial and educational environments, posing unique risks for their socio-emotional well-being. The study's objective was to explore protective processes contributing to resilience among DHH individuals in different life periods. DESIGN: We condu…

BACKGROUND: Research shows children in foster care are at amplified risk of experiencing cumulative adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Though separate bodies of literature exist for ACEs and foster care, ample research demonstrates overlap in negative outcomes between ACEs and foster care involvement, such as substa…

PURPOSE: Of all breast cancers, triple-negative and HER-2 positive are the most aggressive breast cancer subtypes with a high risk of recurrence and worse prognosis. The study's purpose was to further assess the molecular mechanisms underlying aggression of breast cancer. METHODS: The microarray gene expression datase…

BACKGROUND: The study's aim was to summarize the recommendations given by members of the European Hip Society (EHS) regarding sport activities after total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS: Members of the EHS were invited to complete an online web-based questionnaire including recommendations for 47 sports disciplines.…

This study's purpose was to evaluate total, regional, and throwing versus non-throwing arm body composition measurements between various positions of NCAA Division I male baseball players using dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Two hundred and one collegiate baseball athletes were measured using DXA. Visceral adipose ti…