The impact of perceived work dirtiness on nursing students’ professional commitment: the mediating role of career adaptability and the moderating role of social support - a cross sectional study [PDF]
BMC NursingBackground Social consensus in the nursing industry is that the job is accompanied by dirtiness. It is generally accepted that negative cognition about a career is an important determinant in reducing nursing students’ professional commitment.
Chen Jilong +4 more
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Antioxidants, 2023 The objective of this study was to evaluate the possible changes of zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe) and ferritin during the entire productive cycle in fattening pigs and at different diurnal sampling times.
Alba Ortín-Bustillo +7 more
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Mixed-methods evaluation and behavior change interventions to improve hand hygiene resources and practices among healthcare workers in polyclinics and health centers in Belize, 2023. [PDF]
PLoS ONEBackgroundHand hygiene (HH) is an effective public health measure to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings. A previous study in Belize showed gaps in HH practices in hospitals and large polyclinics; however, there are limited national ...
Anh N Ly +12 more
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Investigations on the Influence of Floor Design on Dirtiness and Foot Pad Lesions in Growing Rabbits
Animals, 2019 In Germany, an animal welfare ordinance for the housing of rabbits was issued which did not take into account the current investigations on floor design.
Till Masthoff, Steffen Hoy
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Reducing Stocking Densities and Using Cooling Systems for More Adapted Pigs to High Temperatures When Reared in Intensive Conditions [PDF]
Animals, 2023 This study is aimed at evaluating the effect of reducing stocking density and using cooling systems to mitigate the negative effects of high temperatures in growing pigs (females and castrated males) reared in intensive conditions (from 25 to 100 kg ...
Alexandra Contreras-Jodar +7 more
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Predicting Restroom Dirtiness Based on Water Droplet Volume Using the LightGBM Algorithm [PDF]
SensorsThis study examines restroom cleanliness in public facilities, department stores, supermarkets, and schools by using water droplet volumes around washbowls as an indicator of usage. Rising cleaning costs due to labour shortages necessitate more efficient
Sumio Kurose +3 more
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Research Note: Welfare and stress responses of broiler chickens raised in conventional and animal welfare-certified broiler farms [PDF]
Poultry Science: The present study was conducted to assess the animal welfare status of broiler chickens raised in conventional and welfare-certified farms. One conventional farm (30,000 birds/house, 1,488 m2/house, 2 houses) and one animal welfare-certified farm (32 ...
Byung-Yeon Kwon +7 more
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Welfare on Dairy Cows in Different Housing Systems: Emphasis on Digestive Parasitological Infections [PDF]
Veterinary SciencesThe aim of this research was to assess welfare indicators in different dairy cow management systems, determine the prevalence of parasitic infections, and examine the impact of these infections on welfare indicators.
Dragisa Paukovic +6 more
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Animal, 2008 This study aimed to compare three woodchip out-wintering pad (OWP) designs, and indoor cubicle housing with regard to cow dirtiness scores during the winter housing period, and udder health during both the winter period and the following lactation, for ...
K. O’Driscoll +4 more
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Assessing hand hygiene knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among Guatemalan primary school students in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic [PDF]
BMC Public Health, 2023 Background Hand hygiene (HH) is an important practice that prevents transmission of infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. However, in resource-limited areas, where water and soap are not always available, it can be difficult to practice HH correctly and
Michelle M Pieters +9 more
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