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{"title":"Assessing the Association between Neurocognitive Performance and Quality of Life in Individuals with Chronic Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Muhammad Ali Hassan, Arham Yahya Rizwan Khan, Usman Baig, Rana Anees ur Rehman, Ahmed Raza Tahir, Iman Hussain, Muneeb Hassan Khera, Misbah Azhar","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3473","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3473","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Chronic pain, a pervasive global health challenge, significantly impacts individuals' daily functioning and quality of life. This cross-sectional study explores the complex interplay between neurocognitive performance and quality of life in individuals experiencing chronic pain, recognizing the multifaceted nature of this phenomenon. Objectives Investigate the association between neurocognitive performance and chronic pain severity. Examine the relationship between neurocognitive deficits and different domains of quality of life in chronic pain. Methods: A diverse sample of 113 participants from Islamabad and Rawalpindi underwent correlational analysis. Neurocognitive performance was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), chronic pain severity was determined by pain history, and quality of life was measured using a validated scale. Demographic information was collected through an online survey. Results: The sample exhibited diversity in age, gender, and education. Pain history varied, with a majority reporting pain duration of 1-2 years. Neurocognitive performance, measured by MoCA, showed a mean score of 6.6 (±2.1), while the Quality of Life Scale yielded a mean score of 82 (±15). Correlation analysis revealed a weak negative association between neurocognitive performance and quality of life, though statistically non-significant (p = .279). Similarly, the correlation between pain history duration and neurocognitive performance was minimal and non-significant (p = .757). Conclusion: Contrary to expectations, the study did not find a significant correlation between neurocognitive performance and quality of life in individuals with chronic pain. The nuanced relationships observed highlight the complexity of chronic pain experiences, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding that goes beyond the traditional pain-cognition paradigm. Tailored interventions should consider individual differences and address diverse cognitive and psychosocial factors, aiming to improve the overall well-being of those navigating the challenges of chronic pain.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139865028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Patient Safety and Financial Performance: Business Management Strategies for Reducing Medical Errors in Healthcare Organizations","authors":"Ruba Malkawi, Wa’el Al-karaki, Mohammad Tawalbeh, Sara Gharaibeh, Jawad Tawalbeh","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3468","url":null,"abstract":"This research article explores the crucial role of effective strategies in reducing medical errors and improving profitability in healthcare organizations. Medical errors pose a significant threat to patient safety and also result in substantial financial burdens. By implementing comprehensive approaches and leveraging business management techniques, healthcare organizations can enhance patient safety while simultaneously achieving financial stability. This study examines various strategies such as optimizing workflow, minimizing distractions, ensuring proper drug storage, implementing rigorous prescription checking processes, and providing thorough patient counseling. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of organizational culture, adequate staffing, and workload balancing in reducing medical errors. The findings underscore the importance of a system-oriented approach and the involvement of business managers in fostering a culture of safety and implementing cost-effective measures. This research aims to provide healthcare leaders and managers with valuable insights and evidence-based recommendations to guide their efforts in reducing medical errors and improving the overall profitability of healthcare organizations.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139868202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing Patient Safety and Financial Performance: Business Management Strategies for Reducing Medical Errors in Healthcare Organizations","authors":"Ruba Malkawi, Wa’el Al-karaki, Mohammad Tawalbeh, Sara Gharaibeh, Jawad Tawalbeh","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v11i1.3468","url":null,"abstract":"This research article explores the crucial role of effective strategies in reducing medical errors and improving profitability in healthcare organizations. Medical errors pose a significant threat to patient safety and also result in substantial financial burdens. By implementing comprehensive approaches and leveraging business management techniques, healthcare organizations can enhance patient safety while simultaneously achieving financial stability. This study examines various strategies such as optimizing workflow, minimizing distractions, ensuring proper drug storage, implementing rigorous prescription checking processes, and providing thorough patient counseling. Moreover, it emphasizes the significance of organizational culture, adequate staffing, and workload balancing in reducing medical errors. The findings underscore the importance of a system-oriented approach and the involvement of business managers in fostering a culture of safety and implementing cost-effective measures. This research aims to provide healthcare leaders and managers with valuable insights and evidence-based recommendations to guide their efforts in reducing medical errors and improving the overall profitability of healthcare organizations.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"1 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139808288","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Ai in Transforming Smes: Opportunities and Challenges","authors":"Srinivasa Rao Gunturu","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3470","url":null,"abstract":"Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems assist in enhancing data analysis with meaningful insights and promote real-time decision construction that implements blockchain technology in data security. This factor guides SMEs in managing big data by usage of predictive analysis and algorithms in reducing operational complexity in the USA. There are 33.2 million SMEs in the US and contribute 50% of the overall GDP in this country as per the 2023 report [1]. The application of AI and automation technology leads to improved work distribution and enhanced overall performance in handling the SME's services. This factor encouraged operational facilities to use the real-time tracking system and promote the level of the smart manufacturing process. The primary research used 101 participants to conduct a survey on SME employees for the transformation of SMEs with AI in analyzing opportunities and challenges. This analysis reflects that most of the employees felt encouraged to adopt AI and blockchain in expanding the overall productivity of USA SMEs.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"45 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139867511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Ai in Transforming Smes: Opportunities and Challenges","authors":"Srinivasa Rao Gunturu","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3470","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3470","url":null,"abstract":"Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems assist in enhancing data analysis with meaningful insights and promote real-time decision construction that implements blockchain technology in data security. This factor guides SMEs in managing big data by usage of predictive analysis and algorithms in reducing operational complexity in the USA. There are 33.2 million SMEs in the US and contribute 50% of the overall GDP in this country as per the 2023 report [1]. The application of AI and automation technology leads to improved work distribution and enhanced overall performance in handling the SME's services. This factor encouraged operational facilities to use the real-time tracking system and promote the level of the smart manufacturing process. The primary research used 101 participants to conduct a survey on SME employees for the transformation of SMEs with AI in analyzing opportunities and challenges. This analysis reflects that most of the employees felt encouraged to adopt AI and blockchain in expanding the overall productivity of USA SMEs.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"316 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139807957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sorption Of Rare Metal Ions by Ionite Based on Diglycidyl Thiourea and Various Amines","authors":"F. B. Eshkurbonov, E.R. Safarova, B.Y. Ismoilov","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3467","url":null,"abstract":"The article studies the process of sorption of molybdenum and vanadium ions on anion exchangers obtained on the basis of thiourea, epichlorohydrin and various amines. Various amines (urea, guanidine, melamine, polyethylene polyamine, ethylenediamine, etc.) are used as substances containing ionic groups. The regularities of ion exchange and the main properties of the tested anionites are given, the influence of the pH of the medium and interfering ions in the process of sorption of molybdenum and vanadium ions are studied. For vanadium, the use of empirical partition relations and of an extended Freundlich equation were tested, with promising results. The objective of this paper is to investigate the use of the pH dependent Freundlich model of Gustafsson et al., for describing vanadate(V) sorption to 26 mineral soils (all having less than 12% organic C), and to discuss the possible use of the model for risk assessments. The kinetic curves of the sorption process, the values of the diffusion coefficients for the initial periods of molybdenum sorption are given. In particular, the distribution coefficient of the radiotracers of 99Mo and 131I as homologs of Sg and Ts using the surface modification of chabazite was investigated as liquid-solid system in the present study. The kinetics of molybdenum sorption was carried out under static conditions from an ammonium molybdate solution with a concentration of 1 g/L for molybdenum ions and at pH 4.5–5.  Under the same conditions, molybdenum ions are sorbed much faster by the DGT + M anion exchanger in comparison with AN-2F anion exchangers, in which the diffusion coefficient is much lower. The static exchange capacity (SEC) was determined in industrial solutions in the presence of mineral acids (hydrochloric, sulfuric and nitric), usually contained in them. The obtained kinetic equilibrium parameters of the tested anion exchangers were compared with those of industrial polycondensation anion exchangers, such as AN-2F and AN-1.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"94 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139869493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sorption Of Rare Metal Ions by Ionite Based on Diglycidyl Thiourea and Various Amines","authors":"F. B. Eshkurbonov, E.R. Safarova, B.Y. Ismoilov","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3467","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i5.3467","url":null,"abstract":"The article studies the process of sorption of molybdenum and vanadium ions on anion exchangers obtained on the basis of thiourea, epichlorohydrin and various amines. Various amines (urea, guanidine, melamine, polyethylene polyamine, ethylenediamine, etc.) are used as substances containing ionic groups. The regularities of ion exchange and the main properties of the tested anionites are given, the influence of the pH of the medium and interfering ions in the process of sorption of molybdenum and vanadium ions are studied. For vanadium, the use of empirical partition relations and of an extended Freundlich equation were tested, with promising results. The objective of this paper is to investigate the use of the pH dependent Freundlich model of Gustafsson et al., for describing vanadate(V) sorption to 26 mineral soils (all having less than 12% organic C), and to discuss the possible use of the model for risk assessments. The kinetic curves of the sorption process, the values of the diffusion coefficients for the initial periods of molybdenum sorption are given. In particular, the distribution coefficient of the radiotracers of 99Mo and 131I as homologs of Sg and Ts using the surface modification of chabazite was investigated as liquid-solid system in the present study. The kinetics of molybdenum sorption was carried out under static conditions from an ammonium molybdate solution with a concentration of 1 g/L for molybdenum ions and at pH 4.5–5.  Under the same conditions, molybdenum ions are sorbed much faster by the DGT + M anion exchanger in comparison with AN-2F anion exchangers, in which the diffusion coefficient is much lower. The static exchange capacity (SEC) was determined in industrial solutions in the presence of mineral acids (hydrochloric, sulfuric and nitric), usually contained in them. The obtained kinetic equilibrium parameters of the tested anion exchangers were compared with those of industrial polycondensation anion exchangers, such as AN-2F and AN-1.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"95 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139809523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Bibliometric Analysis and Predictors of Citations for Publications of a Higher Institution","authors":"Ahmad Alrawashdeh, Arwa M. Al-Dekah, Khalid A. Kheirallah","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3387","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3387","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose: This study aims to depict the productivity and impact of publications affiliated with Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), and to identify bibliometric factors associated with the number of citations. Methods: Using keywords and identification numbers, Scopus and Web of Science were searched for all publications affiliated with JUST from 1987-2022. The retrieved data was imported, cleaned, visualized, and analyzed using stataIC 16, Excel 395 software, and VOSviewer software. The bibliometric analyses were conducted for types of publications, year of publications, type of journals, faculties, departments, faculty members, and most cited publications. Networking analyses were also conducted for international collaboration and keyword analysis using VOSviewer. Univariable and multivariable Poisson regression models were conducted to estimate the impact of several bibliometric factors on citation numbers. Results: A total of 16,830 publications were affiliated with JUST and published between 1986 and 2022. The total number of citations was 330,046. The average citation per publication was 19.6 and the institutional h-index was 165. Most publications were original articles (81.8%) and 71.7% were published in traditional (non-open) journals. Publication and citation numbers increased steadily, until 2013, and then exponentially, afterward. ? The Faculty of Engineering had the highest number of total publications (4,593), while the Faculty of Medicine had the highest number of total citations (148,384). Professor Yousef S. Khader ranks first as JUST's influential faculty? with 640 publications and 110,777 citations. Factors contributing to higher incidence rate for citations include years since publication, indexing in Scopus and WoS, reviews, publication in open-access journals, and collaboration. Network analysis revealed significant clusters of authors and keywords, with strong connections to the United States and Saudi Arabia. Conclusion: The productivity nd impact of JUST publications have improved annually for all faculties and departments. ?However, this improvement seems to be limited and can be explained by several factors. Further improvements in research productivity and impact are needed by implementing relevant strategies such as collaboration and interdisciplinary research, publishing in high-impact journals, considering open-access publishing, considering the potential societal impact of research, increasing visibility and reputation through appropriate affiliations, publishing review articles, and monitoring research output over time.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"39 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139533400","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Examination of a Jordainan Public Figure’s Alleged Defamatory Statement","authors":"Eman Awni Ali","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3384","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3384","url":null,"abstract":"This paper aims at analyzing an accusation of defamation of the Jordanians in a talk show by a public figure. The person accused of defaming the Jordanians is the former head of the Jordanian royal court, Yousef Aldalabeh. The alleged defamatory statement examined in the current study is a description of the relationship between the king of Jordan and his people as a shepherd/sheep relationship. This statement was claimed to be of offensive nature by many Jordanians. To support or refute this accusation, 318 comments on Facebook regarding the use of the phrase ‘shepherd and sheep’ by Aldalabeh were examined. The comments were divided into two general categories. In the first category of comments, this phrase was viewed as being defamatory, whereas the second encompasses comments in which the phrase was found to carry no defamatory meaning. The analysis revealed that 70.8% of the sample of people how commented on this statement found it to carry a defamatory meaning, whereas 29.2% commented that there is no defamatory element in it. Stating that Aldalabeh was not successful in expressing what he has in mind but meant no offense was the most frequent way for indicating that the statement is not defamatory. On the other hand, insulting Aldalabeh, using sarcasm and arguing that he misinterpreted the metaphorical sense of the disputed statement were associated with the highest frequencies for referring to it as being defamatory. ","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"2 23","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139535269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Research on the Influence of PE Teaching Reform Based on Behavioral Psychology on College Students' Mental Health","authors":"Chuanzhong Wu, Li Xu, Ying Chen, Yirun Gan","doi":"10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3377","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15379/ijmst.v10i3.3377","url":null,"abstract":"Behavioral psychology is an important branch of psychological research, which mainly studies the relationship between human psychological performance and behavioral development. The main research direction of behavioral psychology is to study the relationship between human behavior development and psychology. In education, we can intervene the development of education through the study of students' behavior psychology to achieve the role of promoting students' development. At present, in modern education, we can improve Canadian education and teaching through the study of students' behavior psychology. Physical education in Colleges and universities has always been an important subject of modern quality education, which plays a role in promoting students' physical and mental health, thinking ability and innovation ability. However, in recent years, more and more college students have been affected by learning pressure, development factors and adverse interpersonal communication. Students' mental health problems have become increasingly serious, affecting the development of higher education in China. Therefore, based on the relevant theories of behavioral psychology, this paper studies the students' physical education classroom behavior, and puts forward some suggestions on reforming college physical education, so as to promote college physical education and help students shape a positive and healthy psychology. The strategies of physical education reform in Colleges and universities include innovating teaching contents, improving teaching methods, improving teachers' comprehensive quality and carrying out physical psychology teaching. The purpose is to continuously improve teaching conditions and promote students' healthy and scientific development through the research on College Students' behavioral psychology.","PeriodicalId":499708,"journal":{"name":"International journal of membrane science and technology","volume":"67 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139535497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}