The Mediating Role of Unmet Expectations Between Realistic Job Previews and Post-Hire Outcomes Among Nurses

This study surveyed over 100 Southern California nurses with less than five years of experience to examine the relationship between realistic job previews (RJP) and their effect on unmet expectations, job satisfaction, and organizational commitment

3D-Printed Model of the Ovine Stomach by Surface Scanning: Evaluation for Teaching Veterinary Anatomy

This study investigated the use of fused deposition modeling (FDM), three-dimensional (3D) printed models, of the ovine stomach to learn surface and topographical anatomy. The objectives were: i) to faithfully reproduce the external morphology, the normal volume and the correct positioning of the four compartments of the stomach ii) to facilitate students the spatial visualization of the organ with emphasis on the complex relationship stomach-greater omentum. The model was built based on surface scanning. To obtain the images the ovine stomach was scanned using a 3D surface scanner. Assessment of the model was performed through surveys to first-year veterinary students after the practical sessions in which, they studied and compared both real and 3D-printed specimens. Regarding morphology no significant differences were reported, students were equally able to identify the different structures and compartments on the 3D-printed model. Understanding of both spatial position and relationship of the stomach with neighboring anatomical structures was easier achieved with the 3D-printed model. Other advantages of the 3D-printed model were handle-resistance and ease of handling, availability and reduction of animal specimens. We propose that 3D-printed ovine stomach by surface scanning is a valuable simple model to support learning of surface and topographical anatomy.Sección Deptal. de Anatomía y Embriología (Veterinaria)Fac. de VeterinariaTRUEpu

Test of Designing and Manufacturing a Polyether Ether Ketone Endoprosthesis for Canine Extremities by 3D Printing

Total limb amputation is quite common in small animals, although most of the indicated pathologies do not need such a restrictive procedure. Exo-endoprosthesis is a suggested alternative for the enhancement of the biomechanical situation of these patients. 3D printing of the internal part of exo-endoprostheses in polyether ether ketone (PEEK) is evaluated. Two different shapes of this internal part-one for radius' and the other for cylindrical medullary cavities-were assessed. Proper PEEK temperature settings for 3D printing, the internal part of exo-endoprostheses, by fused filament fabrication (FFF) were obtained. Printing trials were carried out for different dimensions and printing orientation of these parts to achieve the best bone anchorage and thread strength outcomes. Pull-off strength tests for different surfaces of the internal part were performed with a best outcome for positive surfaces. All printed internal parts were inserted in canine tibiae and radii for an ex vivo assessment of bone anchorage and thread strength parameters. The best printing results were obtained at 410 and 130 degrees C of the nozzle and bed temperatures, respectively. Also, a positive correlation was observed between the printing code, quality, and take-off time, while inverse correlation was shown between the take-off and the printing code, or quality, just like the print-bed temperature and the printing code. The positive surfaces had the best pull-off strength outcomes. Excellent bone anchorage and thread strength outcomes were obtained for one variant of each internal part shape. Designed devices had shown good threaded rod's fitting inside the PEEK plug and perfect bone anchorage of the PEEK plug for tibiae and radii. In addition, iteration of manufacturing PEEK small devices by FFF technology has been shown due to small standard deviation of most variants.Depto. de Medicina y Cirugía AnimalFac. de VeterinariaTRUEComunidad de Madridpu

Ebbs and Glows

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Mapping the vulnerability of low-cost house roofs in Malate, Metro Manila due to extreme wind speeds

Every year about fifteen to twenty typhoons enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility, causing devastating effects to residential structures in many parts of the country. The strong uplift force of the wind and the inadequate uplift resistance of the roof are the main reasons of roof failure during extreme wind speeds (typhoons). In this regard the authors investigated the probability of pullout and pullover failures of roof panels in low-rise residential structures when subjected to extreme wind speeds. The area studied is part of Malate Manila, Philippines, where many structures appear to be non-engineered or not designed according to applicable national structural codes. The extreme wind speeds were modeled using the generalized extreme value distribution (GEV) using 50 years of annual wind speed maxima from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). A survey was conducted on 42 residential houses in the study area. Galvanized iron roofs similar (rusted roofs) to the ones used in the study area were also tested for tensile strength. The roof panel resistance was obtained using the wind load provisions of the National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP 2010) while the wind uplift pressures for different typhoon return periods were obtained using NSCP 2010 and the GEV model. Finally the probability of failure for each roof was obtained by Monte Carlo simulation of the performance function, resistance minus load. The results obtained show that pullout failure is the main mode of failure attaining a maximum of 27.2% for a 150-year wind return period (200 km/h wind speed). A risk curve was also obtained using the annualized expected loss and the average annual exceedance probability of the wind speeds. Finally a map in Geographic Information System (GIS) format was developed that can help local authorities identify house roofs that are vulnerable to strong typhoons. This hazard map may also help residents strengthen their roofs to lessen damage during typhoons

The relationship between corporate social performance and corporate financial performance: Evidence from selected top 300 corporations in the Philippines for the year 2004

This paper studies the state of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of selected firms i the top 300 corporations in the Philippines. Some of the selected companies were members of non-profit organizations focusing on corporate citizenship. Despite the lack of an available measurement in the country, a survey was adapted to benchmark the level of CSR and financial performance of the selected firms. The Available Funds Hypothesis was used to evaluate the relationship of CSR and CFP (Corporate Financial Performance). There is no significant relationship between CSP and CFP among firms across industries. However, certain characteristics surfaced when they were assessed according to the industry they belong to. Also, the use of different regressions was applied to determine other behaviors that can be drawn from examining the firms\u27 CSP-CFP relationship from various standpoints, which produced some results that explain some of the CSP variables\u27 relationship with CFP

Biomechanical Tests on Long-Bone Elliptical Medullary-Canal Endoprostheses for Limb Salvage in Dogs

Exo-endoprosthesis is a limb salvage procedure poorly described for animals, as only expensive metal devices have been used so far. Currently, additive manufacturing (AM) can make this type of implant affordable by exploring a wide new range of materials. However, safety factors should be considered and could be related to kinetic and kinematic studies of canine natural gaits. The suitability of a novel inner part of an exo-endoprosthesis manufactured by fuse deposition modeling (FDM) was assessed for long canine bones with an elliptical medullary canal. Polyether ether ketone (PEEK) was the material used as an alternative to metal for veterinary traumatology. Poisson’s ratio of 3D-printed PEEK material and ex vivo mechanical tests of the customized endoprosthesis were performed for the evaluation. The customized endoprostheses had promising outcomes for the radii of 20 kg dogs. Quasistatic mechanical tests of bone-inserted endoprostheses—pure compression tests—reached a maximum force of 1045.0 ± 78.0 N. In fatigue tests, the samples reached 500,000 cycles without failure or detriment to their quasistatic results. These outcomes surpass the natural weight-bearing of dogs, even during a galloping pace. Furthermore, torque tests with different adhesives were performed to obtain reference data for future assessments comparing with natural dog movements