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Agenciamentos de Felicidade Profissional de Enfermeiros Oncológicos

Desde os primórdios do pensamento filosófico, o tema da felicidade aparece como questão relevante para a saúde das pessoas na busca de significado para a vida. Este constructo é subjetivo e baseado na autoavaliação das pessoas. Objetivo: Identificar os dispositivos agenciadores de felicidade aos enfermeiros que realizam suas ações em um hospital oncológico. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo realizado com 30 enfermeiros oncológicos que utilizou a Psicologia Positiva como referencial teórico e a Análise Temática de Conteúdo de Bardin como referencial metodológico.

The Nexus of Plastic Pollution, Climate Change, and Antibiotic Resistance: An Interdisciplinary Study

Background: Plastic pollution, climate change, and antibiotic resistance (AR) are interconnected global crises. Microplastics provide substrates for biofilm formation, which fosters horizontal gene transfer (HGT) of antibiotic-resistant genes (ARGs). Climate change accelerates microbial activity, exacerbating ARG dissemination. Methods: The study integrated global datasets, statistical analysis, and laboratory experiments. Predictors, including temperature, plastic density, ARG prevalence, UV exposure, and antibiotic concentration, were analyzed for their impact on ARG dissemination.

A Study of Women Empowerment in India: An Urgent need in the 21st Century

Women play a significant role in society and their involvement in national activities is essential for a country's social, economic and political advancement. Despite being a democratic nation, India still grapples with gender discrimination which begins at birth and persists throughout life. Women have long been viewed in society as inferior to males. Throughout her life, she has been conditioned to remain dependant on males. Women are viewed as a medium for looking after, caring for and keeping everyone happy. She lacks independence and cannot express her ideas.

Statistical Modelling of Motor Vehicle road Accidents in Botswana

Botswana's increased road traffic accidents have become a national concern, calling for evidence-based holistic interventions. This study aims to determine a statistical model that can predict the number of motor vehicle road accidents in Botswana using the binomial and generalized Poisson regression models. The data used in the study were obtained from Botswana’s Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) annual road crash claims report for 2014. And covers the years 2007-2021.

Asymptomatic Carriage, Knowledge, and Risk factors Associated with Streptococcus Pneumoniae Infection Among Public Transport Users (Taxi-Bus) in Franceville, South-East Gabon

Background: Despite the existence of a vaccine, pneumococcal bacteria remain a major health problem, particularly in Africa, where they cause many deaths, especially among young children and the elderly. The present study looked at asymptomatic carriage, knowledge and risk factors associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, among public transport users (Taxis-Bus) in Franceville, south-east Gabon.

Pragmatic Implications of the Personal Vivification of Nothingness

In this article, I will focus on the practical implications that can be lived out by the person who assumes Nothingness and his nothing. I will refer to ten basic requisites or implicit conditions that are to be fulfilled for the living out, at a more profound level, of Nothingness. Each one of these assumes a voluntary act on behalf of the individual as per a derived election of assuming Nothingness to a certain degree; at least enough of it for a greater commitment.

Dynamics of Gender Discrepancies in Command Agriculture and its Outcomes: A2 Women Farmers perspective in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe

This study examines the dynamics of gender discrepancies in Command Agriculture and its outcomes from the perspective of A2 women farmers in Gwanda District, Zimbabwe. The primary aim was to explore how gender-based disparities affect the implementation and effectiveness of Command Agriculture, focusing on the experiences and challenges faced by women farmers. The research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing two focus group discussions and ten in-depth interviews with A2 women farmers.

Role of Government in Preserving and Developing Housing Lulik as Cultural Heritage

Scientific work entitled The role of government to preserve and develop Umalulik as a cultural heritage, preservation of Umalulik in Timor-Leste especially in government policy in the development process set in the strategic national development plan, VIII Constitutional Government, through the Secretary of State for Arts and Culture, to help citizens who have Umalulik but cannot afford to rebuild, so they need support from the government to rebuild Umalulik that cannot be built because of the rule of Portugal and Indonesia during the Barak nial economic resources are not sufficient because

Transtorno Psicológico nas Pacientes com cancro de Mama Atendidas na Enfermaria de Oncologia do HCM, No Período de Janeiro de 2017 a Janeiro de 2018

The study was dedicated to analyzing the psychological implications in patients with breast cancer treated at Oncology consultations at the Central Hospital of Maputo, in the first semester of 2017 to January 2018, analyzing the various variables under study. 17 women with breast cancer participated in this study, who underwent treatment at the Central Hospital of Maputo. After informed consent was given, all patients responded to the semi-structured interview guide consisting of a demographic questionnaire.

Level II Ultrasound: A Key Milestone in Prenatal Assessment, Empowering Expecting Parents

Level II ultrasound conducted between 18–22 weeks of pregnancy is vital for identifying congenital anomalies, improving maternal and neonatal outcomes, especially in resource-constrained settings. This article discusses tragic case of an anencephalic baby born to 27-year-old mother due to missed anomaly scan. Despite advancements in ultrasound technology, barriers like lack of awareness and socio-economic constraints hinder its utilization.