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View article: Investigating the Professional Profile of Software Architects in Brazil using Job Advertisements
Investigating the Professional Profile of Software Architects in Brazil using Job Advertisements Open
Software systems are vital to industry, emphasizing the need for quality assurance. Software architecture underpins quality systems by reinforcing key requirements. However, defining the Software Architect role is still challenging, partic…
View article: Effectiveness and Safety of Intravenous Iron Therapy in Outpatient Obstetrical Clinic for Treatment of Iron‐Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy
Effectiveness and Safety of Intravenous Iron Therapy in Outpatient Obstetrical Clinic for Treatment of Iron‐Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy Open
Background Iron‐deficiency anemia (IDA) affects over one‐third of pregnant patients globally, contributing to severe maternal morbidity and adverse neonatal outcomes. Oral iron supplementation, while cost‐effective, is limited by poor abso…
View article: The impact of primiparous self-efficacy on increasing maternal competence during the postpartum period
The impact of primiparous self-efficacy on increasing maternal competence during the postpartum period Open
Commonly, primiparous are unfamiliar with the experience of dealing with a newborn, nor do they have the competence to take care of them. A high level of self-efficacy will increase maternal competence in dealing with the newborn. The stud…
View article: The Perceptions of Software Engineers Concerning the Utilization of Bots in the OSS Development Process: An Exploratory Survey
The Perceptions of Software Engineers Concerning the Utilization of Bots in the OSS Development Process: An Exploratory Survey Open
Software bots, extensively adopted by Open Source Software (OSS) projects, support developers across several activities, from automating predefined tasks to generating code that aids software engineers. However, with the growing prominence…
View article: The Presence and the State-of-Practice of Software Architects in the Brazilian Industry -- A Survey
The Presence and the State-of-Practice of Software Architects in the Brazilian Industry -- A Survey Open
Context: Software architecture intensely impacts the software quality. Therefore, the professional assigned to carry out the design, maintenance and evolution of architectures needs to have certain knowledge and skills in order not to comp…
View article: Outcomes of atherectomy in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularisation
Outcomes of atherectomy in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularisation Open
The use of atherectomy during PVI is common and is not associated with an increase in IH adverse events. Longitudinally, patients treated with atherectomy undergo repeat endovascular reintervention more frequently but experience a reduced …
View article: Anachronic Tertiary Studies in Software Engineering: An Exploratory Quaternary Study
Anachronic Tertiary Studies in Software Engineering: An Exploratory Quaternary Study Open
Systematic literature reviews tentativelydescribe the state of the art in a given research area. However, the continuous publication of new primary and secondary studies following the release of a tertiary study can make the communication …
View article: Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice Educational Program on the Knowledge of Adolescents and the Parents of Children with Type1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Effectiveness of an Evidence-Based Practice Educational Program on the Knowledge of Adolescents and the Parents of Children with Type1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Quasi-Experimental Study Open
There is a growing prevalence of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) worldwide.T1DM is one of the most common chronic and challenging children and adolescent diseases requiring the patients or their caregivers to be familiar with the different…
View article: A Machine Learning-Based Approach to Support the Bottom-Up Design of Simple Emergent Behaviors in Systems-of-Systems
A Machine Learning-Based Approach to Support the Bottom-Up Design of Simple Emergent Behaviors in Systems-of-Systems Open
Systems-of-Systems (SoS) are composed of multiple independent systems called constituents that, together, achieve a set of goals by means of emergent behaviors. Those behaviors can be deliberately planned as a combination of the individual…
View article: Testing Effect of the National Basic Newborn Resuscitation Educational Program on Midwives’ Knowledge and Skills: Observational Quasiexperimental Study
Testing Effect of the National Basic Newborn Resuscitation Educational Program on Midwives’ Knowledge and Skills: Observational Quasiexperimental Study Open
Background: Basic newborn resuscitation is a vital strategy to reduce the incidence of birth asphyxia and the associated outcomes. These outcomes can be improved if the midwives have the knowledge and skills of basic newborn resuscitation.…
View article: A Meta-analysis to Assess the Effectiveness of a Procedural Scale to Measure Pain in a Child Aged 0-1 Year
A Meta-analysis to Assess the Effectiveness of a Procedural Scale to Measure Pain in a Child Aged 0-1 Year Open
Background: Infant pain liability has been assessed in several studies; nonetheless, diminutive is recognized about the relevance and effectiveness of using one type of pain scale affording to the type of painful stimulus and the infant’s …
View article: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Awareness among Women with a History of Preeclampsia in Jordan
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Awareness among Women with a History of Preeclampsia in Jordan Open
Introduction Preeclampsia is a pregnancy-specific hypertensive disease that affects 3–5% of pregnant women all over the world and 1.3% of pregnancies among Jordanian women. Objectives This study aims to assess the cardiovascular disease ri…
View article: Normal Saline Instillation at Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Descriptive Study of Neonatal Nurses' Knowledge and Practice
Normal Saline Instillation at Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Descriptive Study of Neonatal Nurses' Knowledge and Practice Open
Background: Current evidence no longer supports the instillation of normal saline (NS) during endotracheal suctioning. However, it is unclear whether and to what extent nurses practice NS instillation in Jordan’s neonatal intensive-care un…
View article: Home-Based Exercise to Improve Motor Functions, Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life in People with Huntington’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Home-Based Exercise to Improve Motor Functions, Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life in People with Huntington’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Exercise in different settings has become a fundamental part of Huntington’s disease (HD) management. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of home-based exercises (HBE) in HD. Randomized …
View article: The Difficulties in Emotional Regulation among a Cohort of Females with Lipedema
The Difficulties in Emotional Regulation among a Cohort of Females with Lipedema Open
Background: Lipedema is a chronic and progressive adipose tissue disorder that causes significant morbidity and negatively influences mental health and quality of life, and increases the risk of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. O…
View article: A Concept Map of Terminologies and Disciplines for the Executable Model Lifecycle
A Concept Map of Terminologies and Disciplines for the Executable Model Lifecycle Open
The Executable Models (ExM) research area is an ascending discipline that explores the use of models capable of being executed during the software development process. The research area is overloaded with terms and concepts derived from se…
View article: Identification of Adolescents with Adiposities and Elevated Blood Pressure and Implementation of Preventive Measures Warrants the Use of Multiple Clinical Assessment Tools
Identification of Adolescents with Adiposities and Elevated Blood Pressure and Implementation of Preventive Measures Warrants the Use of Multiple Clinical Assessment Tools Open
The burden of abdominal adiposity has increased globally, which is recognized as a key condition for the development of obesity-related disorders among youth, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. High blood …
View article: Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants
Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants Open
BACKGROUND: Cognitive abilities like language, memory, reasoning, visualization, and perceptual functioning shape human action and are considered critical to the successful interaction with the environment. Alternatively, hearing loss can …
View article: Knowledge and attitudes regarding Covid‐19 among syrian refugee women in Jordan
Knowledge and attitudes regarding Covid‐19 among syrian refugee women in Jordan Open
There are gaps in the knowledge and attitude of Syrian refugee mothers in the Governorate of Irbid in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a need for further health education measures.
View article: Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants
Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants Open
BACKGROUND : Cognitive abilities like language, memory, reasoning, visualization, and perceptual functioning shape human action and are considered critical to the successful interaction with the environment. Alternatively, hearing loss can…
View article: Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants
Cognitive Functioning in Deaf Children Using Cochlear Implants Open
BACKGROUND : Cognitive abilities like language, memory, reasoning, visualization, and perceptual functioning shape human action and are considered critical to the successful interaction with the environment. Alternatively, hearing loss can…
View article: Knowledge and attitudes toward infant BLS among babysitters and nursemaids working in rural northwest Jordan
Knowledge and attitudes toward infant BLS among babysitters and nursemaids working in rural northwest Jordan Open
Objectives: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitude of babysitters and nursemaids toward providing basic life support (BLS) to infants. Setting: This study was conducted at registered nurseries and daycare centers in rural no…
View article: S.O.B (Save Our Budget) - A Simulation-Based Method for Prediction of Acquisition Costs of Constituents of a System-of-Systems
S.O.B (Save Our Budget) - A Simulation-Based Method for Prediction of Acquisition Costs of Constituents of a System-of-Systems Open
Software economics, acquisition, and pricing are important con- cerns for Systems-of-Systems (SoS). SoS are alliances of independent software- intensive systems combined to offer holistic functionalities as a result of the con- stituents i…