AMINO-N-(3-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PROPYL)ACETAMIDEAS AN ABSORBENT FOR CARBON DIOXIDE CAPTURE AND UTILIZATION

Monoethanolamine (MEA) is a conventional absorbent used for CO2 capture in the industry. However, MEA has limited CO2 absorption capacity. Moreover, high energy input is required to separate CO2 from MEA after the absorption process. In this study, the CO2 desorption process was eliminated through integration of CO2 capture and utilization. The high energy requirement during CO2 utilization can also be reduced through the integration process. The performance of 3-dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) neutralized with glycine as potential absorbent for CO2 capture was evaluated in this study by measuring the CO2 loading capacity of the absorbent. The physical properties of the absorbent were evaluated by measuring the density, viscosity, refractive index, and surface tension of the absorben

Effects of zikr meditation and Jaw relaxation on postoperative Pain, Anxiety and physiologic response of patients undergoing abdominal surgery

The surgical experience and hospital environment is an anxiety-provoking event. Pain and anxiety are the most common distressing adverse effects in the early postoperative period. Routine pharmacologic Methods may impair the recovery of patients for their sedative and emetic effects. Therefore, patients’ relaxation is the cornerstone for a successful post operative pain & anxiety managements and it is among the interventions addressed to improve physiologic response. The aim of this study was to examine the effects of zikr meditation and Jaw relaxation on reducing postoperative pain, anxiety and physiologic response. the study hypothesized that Patients who practiced zikr meditation & Jaw relaxation exercise  in experimental group have less pain, anxiety and physiologic parameter than in control group & pre intervention .the study was conducted at  The findings of the present study showed that patients undergoing surgery who practice zikr meditation & jaw relaxation have significantly lower subjective indices of anxiety and pain, after following the guideline of Zikr meditation & jaw relaxation practice. However, the study showed that there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups in the physiological responses. These responses included the systolic and diastolic blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate.  These findings imply a possible benefit of such guideline in improvement of the delivery of efficacious nursing management that decreases pain severity and anxiety for patient undergoing surgery. Therefore, zikr meditation & jaw relaxation therapy could be incorporated into clinical practice as a routine nursing intervention before and after abdominal surgery. Key words: zikr meditation, Jaw relaxation, Pain, Anxiety, physiologic response, abdominal surgery

Kinetics and mechanism of charge carrier transfer reactions at TiO2 nanoparticles : stopped-flow and laser flash photolysis studies

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Using a new programme (THERCOM) to predict thermal comfort as a base to design energy efficient buildings

A strong relationship relates the thermal comfort and the consumption of energy, especially in the hot arid climate where the installation of HVAC systems is unavoidable. In fact, it has been reported that the HVAC systems are responsible for consuming huge amounts of the total energy used by the buildings that can globally reach up to 40% of the total primary energy requirement. The future estimations indicate that the energy consumption is likely to continue growing in the developed economies to exceed that of the developed countries in 2020. Under these situations, it seems that the shift towards more energy efficient buildings is not an option. Because part of any successful environmental design is to understand the potentials of the site, the proposed programme (THERCOM) assists in weighing the indoor and outdoor thermal comfort in different climates in order to provide better understanding of the site environment as well as testing the thermal comfort chances of the initial concepts

Hospital organizational structures, culture, change and effectiveness: The case of Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar

This thesis was submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and awarded by Brunel University.This thesis presents health care organizations as heterogenic and highly complex in nature with particular normative structures underpinning their formal rational structures. It seeks to explore the evolution of organization structure as applied to a medical corporation in Qatar and to examine the nature of organizational culture and multi professional cohesiveness. In doing so it assesses a range of models on organizational design and change. The three hospitals that compose the corporation are investigated through triangulated interpretative qualitative and quantitative methodologies and the application of the Competing Values Framework. The comprehensive approach of the investigation resulted in a series of conclusions on the evolution of hospital organizational structures, the link between life cycle and structure, forms of organizing health services, characertistics of professional structures, the nature and success of change management strategies, coordination mechanisms, organizational and professional cultures, and health service, organizational and team effectiveness assessment. Findings demonstrated that autonomous and sometimes conflicting professions worked in harmony and cohesiveness as a consequence of shared core values and the human relations focus of health organizations. In examining organizational design it showed that coordination mechanisms were preferred to integration mechanisms with the former playing an important role in conflict resolution and human relations. Finally, findings indicated that when organizational design has shortcomings, the organization substitutes through other mechanisms.Government of the State of Qatar; Ministry of Education, Qatar; Hamad Medical Corporatio

Handling Sexuality Concerns in Women with Gynecological Cancer: Egyptian Nurse's Knowledge and Attitudes

Sexuality is an important part of normal human functioning. Gynecological cancer diagnosis and treatment has devastating effect on Sexual issues. Study aim was to investigate Oncology Nurses knowledge and attitudes in Relation to Provision of Sexual Health Care to Women Diagnosed with Gynecological Cancer. The study setting was conducted at oncology center, at Mansoura University Hospitals after obtaining hospital director approval. A Subject was consisted of 72 nurses who worked in gynecological oncology department. Tools: four tools were used by the researchers to collect pertinent data consisted of 1st The Self Administered Structured Schedule, 2nd tool, Sexual Health Care Scale–Attitude, 3rd tool, Facilitators about Sexuality Issue Discussion in nursing practice and 4th tool, Barriers about Sexuality Issue Discussion in Nursing Practice. Results revealed that 100% of nurses were having poor knowledge score regarding sexual health care with mean score 7.3 ±2.5. There was statistically significant relation between knowledge score and discomfort in providing sexual health care and Afraid of college’s negative response (P< 0.05). While there were no statistical significant relation between knowledge score and Feeling uncertain about patient’s acceptance and Lack of environmental support (P> 0.05). Majority of nurses reported that limited resources, patient embarrassment, staff shortages, patients having more things to be concerned about than having sex, inadequate education preparation, are the most important barriers to provide health sexual education. Provisions of relevant training, availability of private environment, having good nurse patient relationship, good communication are factors which facilitate provision of sexual health care. Conclusion oncology nurses have poor knowledge score and decrease feeling of discomfort domain was the most representative nurses attitude in provision of sexual health care, there are many of issues act as barriers and facilitators affecting nurses for providing sexual health care. Recommendations It is important  to put sexual health education into the curriculum of nursing, in order to assess the sexual health of patients within the health care system, continuing education activities and availability of education materials could assist nurses to adequately address sexual concerns while caring for patients with cancer and More research is needed on training of the nurses to overcome the barriers and guidelines or procedures in place for dealing with sexuality-related issues with patients. Key words: Sexuality Concerns, Gynecological Cancer, Egyptian Nurses, Knowledge, Attitude

Assessment of Sexual Functions among Infertile Women

Context: Sexual function plays a vital role in the quality of life and is determined by both biological and psychosocial factors. Infertile couples report poor sexual functions suggesting a causal relationship between infertility and sexual functions. Infertility caused sexual problems such as loss of sexual desire, decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse, pain during sexual intercourse, and orgasmic difficulties in women and influences their interpersonal and marital relationships and satisfaction. Aim: The study aimed to assess sexual functions among infertile women.Methods: A descriptive research design was selected to achieve the aim of this study. The study was conducted at the infertility clinic of Ain Shams Maternity University Hospital on 135 women attending the previous settings. A Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet was used to collect data concerning socio-demographic characteristics, female sexual history& infertility-related characteristics, and the current condition of women. The second tool was the Female Sexual Functions Index (FSFI) used to measure the sexual functions among infertile women.Results: The study revealed an intermediate level of sexual function with a mean of 23.49±7.82, with the highest mean was for the pain domain (4.09±1.45), with the lowest mean is for desire (3.78±1.51). In addition to near two-thirds of the infertile women displayed poor sexual function. The study also revealed a significant association between sexual functioning, and age, residence, duration of the marriage, educational level, husbands' age, husbands' educational level, husbands' occupation, household income, history of miscarriage, life stressors, coitus count, and frequency of sexual intercourse.Conclusion: The assessment of sexual function among infertile women revealed a pattern of intermediate function according to the female sexual function index. An association was revealed between female sexual functioning as other socio-demographic characteristics, obstetric history, sexual history, and psychological status. The study recommended the establishment of sexuality disorder clinics and sexual counseling clinics in healthcare centers that involve a multidisciplinary team — further researches to study the issues of sexual function as part of prenatal care and reproductive health programs. Developments of practical strategies in order to provide cultural intervention to improve couples' awareness of their sexual relationship, as well as training in communication skills, are essential

Effect of Aloe Vera Gel versus Normal Saline on Pain Relief and Healing Process of Episiotomy

Introduction: Spontaneous or episiotomy-induced damage to the genital organs during delivery affects the quality of active labor, especially among primiparous women. It is frequently observed during delivery and can have detrimental effects on a mother’s health and quality of life. Aim of the study to determine the effect of Aloe Vera gel versus normal saline on pain relieve and healing process of episiotomy. Materials and method: Design: A comparative quasi-experimental research design was utilized. Subjects: A convenience study subject of (120) women were selected from EL-Shatby Maternity University Hospital. Tools: Four tools were used by the researchers to collect the necessary data: Tool I: basic data structured interview schedule, Tool II: Pain Intensity Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Tool III: Wound Healing REEDA Scale and Tool IV: Bacteriological Wound Study. Results: There was a statistically significant differences between both groups in relation to perineal pain intensity after 10 postnatal days (X2 = 7.937, p = 0.005). On the 10th postpartum day, the entire Aloe Vera group did achieve complete healing of episiotomy wound compared to 80% of the normal saline group. There was a statistically significant difference between both groups (p < 0.0001).Conclusion: it could be concluded that the application of Aloe Vera gel was more effective on wound healing and perineal pain than normal saline among postnatal women with episiotomy. Moreover the growth of the isolated organisms among the episiotomy wound treated with the Aloe Vera gel were less than among those treated with normal saline. Keywords: postpartum, episiotomy, Aloe Vera Gel and normal Saline DOI: 10.7176/JHMN/70-09 Publication date: January 31st 2020