Stress in nurses : stress-related affect and its determinants examined over the nursing day

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A novel ozone gas sensor based on one-dimensional (1D) α-Ag2WO4 nanostructures

This paper reports on a new ozone gas sensor based on α-Ag2WO4 nanorod-like structures. Electrical resistance measurements proved the efficiency of α-Ag2WO4 nanorods,which rendered good sensitivity even for a low ozone concentration (80 ppb), a fast response and a short recovery time at 300 C, demonstrating great potential for a variety of applications.CNPqFAPESP (13/07296-2)FAPESP (13/09573-3)Generalitat Valenciana (PROMETEO/2009/053)Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación(CTQ2009-14541-C02)Programa de Cooperación Científica con IberoamericaMinisterio de Educación (PHB2009-0065-PC

Psychological rumination and recovery from work in Intensive Care Professionals : associations with stress, burnout, depression, and health

Background The work demands of critical care can be a major cause of stress in intensive care unit (ICU) professionals and lead to poor health outcomes. In the process of recovery from work, psychological rumination is considered to be an important mediating variable in the relationship between work demands and health outcomes. This study aimed to extend our knowledge of the process by which ICU stressors and differing rumination styles are associated with burnout, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity among ICU professionals. Methods Ninety-six healthcare professionals (58 doctors and 38 nurses) who work in ICUs in the UK completed a questionnaire on ICU-related stressors, burnout, work-related rumination, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity. Results Significant associations between ICU stressors, affective rumination, burnout, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity were found. Longer working hours were also related to increased ICU stressors. Affective rumination (but not problem-solving pondering or distraction detachment) mediated the relationship between ICU stressors, burnout, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity, such that increased ICU stressors, and greater affective rumination, were associated with greater burnout, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity. No moderating effects were observed. Conclusions Longer working hours were associated with increased ICU stressors, and increased ICU stressors conferred greater burnout, depression and risk of psychiatric morbidity via increased affective rumination. The importance of screening healthcare practitioners within intensive care for depression, burnout and psychiatric morbidity has been highlighted. Future research should evaluate psychological interventions which target rumination style and could be made available to those at highest risk. The efficacy and cost effectiveness of delivering these interventions should also be considered

Correlation between rf-sputtering parameters and WO3 sensor response towards ozone

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Match Movement Profiles Differences in Spanish Soccer Competitive Leagues According to Opposition’s Team Ranking: A Comparison Study

(1) Background: This study analyzed the differences in match movement profiles according to opponent quality (i.e., match balance) in the professional Spanish soccer leagues over four consecutive seasons (from 2015/2016 to 2018/2019); (2) Methods: The ChyronHego((R)) system was used to record competition movement data from all matches played in the First (Liga Santander; n = 1520) and Second Spanish Division (Liga Smartbank; n = 1848). The total distance (TD) and high-intensity running distance (TD > 21 km center dot h(-1)) covered with and without ball possession (TDWP and TDWOP, respectively) were analyzed using a Linear Mixed Model, considering the opponent quality contextual variable; (3) Results: Results showed that teams covered a significantly greater TD when played against the lowest quality teams in L1 (p 21 km center dot h(-1) when playing against the highest quality teams in both L1 and L2 (p 21 km center dot h(-1) (p < 0.05); (4) Conclusions: The present study indicates that match movement profiles depend on contextually related variables.European Commission GR18102Government of Extremadura (Department of Economy and Infrastructure

Optical Characterization of thin films for gas sensors

June 27 – July 2 (2004), Tucson (Arizona, USA

UV-enhanced Ozone Sensing Response of Al-doped Zinc Oxide Nanocrystals at Room Temperature

International audienceIn this work, we focus on ozone (O3) detection at room temperature in the main objective to be well suited for most of flexible substrates. Aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO) nanoparticles were deposited in thin films to be used as ozone gas sensors. It was demonstrated that the nanoparticles had good sensitivity to O3 at low temperature ( 125°C) when the sensor was exposed to UV illumination. This study provides an easy and efficient way to obtain O3 gas sensors at temperature from 25°C up to 125°C by a simple and versatile solution-process. Electrical resistance measurements at 25°C under UV irradiation showed that AZO thin films were sensitive even at a low ozone concentration (35 ppb)

Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds using Quartz Crystal Microbalances Coated with Hexamethyldisiloxane

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An analysis of individual gas using non-selective sensor array

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