Although E Maddy (1997) says on naturalism: "This is not, in itself, a philosophy of mathematics [...]" (161), already by its name, or by those whose interest has called on it (Quine, Putnam et al.) ... it an...Although E Maddy (1997) says on naturalism: "This is not, in itself, a philosophy of mathematics [...]" (161), already by its name, or by those whose interest has called on it (Quine, Putnam et al.) ... it anyhow reveals desire to be it. Insofar as otherwise, the semantic potential of the word leaves far behind it (after all scarce) results it achieved from the relation of an exact (mathematical) expression and (overly rich) intuitive reality of Being. We plead here already from the perspective of the slogan "One and All" of the first philosopher: Tales, when by the number (which one forebodes) one could go to such an extent into areas of reality (Pythagoras), or when (especially in the human sphere) is being over again actual final cause of Aristotle the philosophy and the mathematics to accomplish far more fruitful encounter with the Being. Alain Badiou (1988) has already pointed that: "Mathematics is ontology," and the category theory in mathematics, having covered by itself other fields of this science, continues to find applications in a series of"non-traditional" domains of reality. In that correlation the philosophy can express its (primary) needs for truth, justice, beauty, ... as well as for the overall development in the sense of purpose--also because of an undreamed power of the technological development (of hardwares and softwares) today. Namely, the naturalism in mathematics, which developed an abundant reflection on the place (importance of) the mathematical idiom in sciences--in the balance of criticism--has come rather to meager provisions, such as: "preestablished harmony of thinking," "ontic commitment," (Quine 1960) "the hygiene of mind," (Maddy 1996) "success argument," (Putnam 1975) "pragmatic argument," (Resnik 1981) etc., which only are few places from the encounter of an exact expression such as is mathematical one and the reality of natuural sciences. Instead of philosophy of mathematics to radicalize its claims from the perspective of that (powerful) mathematical idiom and the excessive reality of Being and man's place in it--this time, in the spirit of biocosmology (neo-Aristotelism).展开更多
Objective:This study aimed to develop Nurses and Midwives’Perceptions of their Roles in Primary Healthcare(NMPR-PHC)and evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was performed to recruit a...Objective:This study aimed to develop Nurses and Midwives’Perceptions of their Roles in Primary Healthcare(NMPR-PHC)and evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was performed to recruit a convenient sample of 150 registered nurses and midwives from various primary healthcare settings in Jordan.Reliability was evaluated by examining the internal consistency and split-half reliability of the item.A exploratory factor analysis was performed to assess the factor structure of the NMPR-PHC.Results:The final version of NMPR-PHC contained 18 items.Exploratory factor analysis revealed six factors(care coordination and interprofessional collaboration,workplace facilitators of the primary healthcare,management of care,research,workplace constraints of primary healthcare,and advanced education)for the questionnaire which explained 66.49%of the total variance.The Cronbach’s a of the total scale was 0.834,the subscales Cronbach’s a were ranging between 0.662 and 0.770,and the splithalf reliability of the total scale was 0.734.Conclusion:The overall performance of the questionnaire showed promising sound psychometric properties.The NMPR-PHC can be recommended for use as a tool for the assessment of nurses and midwives’perceptions of their roles in primary healthcare.展开更多
Objective:The entire mental health hazard among the nurses dealing with COVID-19 is just the tip of the iceberg.The goal of this study was to find acceptable and adaptive coping techniques for nurses in order to keep ...Objective:The entire mental health hazard among the nurses dealing with COVID-19 is just the tip of the iceberg.The goal of this study was to find acceptable and adaptive coping techniques for nurses in order to keep the healthcare system resilient during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Method:The scoping review search took place from January 2020 to May 2021 published articles,and the results were saved in Endnote software.For data synthesis and review,the Joanna Briggs Institute manual and PRISMA-ScR principles were followed.Following backward and forward screening to exclude redundant,irrelevant,and ineligible studies,13 studies(3,613 nurses)were finally selected for this review.Results:The majorities of participants in these studies were female and had children,and worked in departments of critical care,emergency,and fever clinics.Safety concerns for family or colleagues,as well as a lack of safe working environment,were the primary causes of the mental illness.Professional re-sponsibility attitude,COVID-19 training,workplace safety,team spirit,and a few relaxation activities such as deep breathing,reading books,watching movies,and praying,on the other hand,were found to be beneficial for stress coping among nurses.Conclusion:Mentally fit nurses are more capable and flexible in the face of any life-threatening outbreak,even if it is very contagious.Several coping strategies were found to be effective for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic,whereas problem-specific intervention trials might yield even better results.We should not delay specific mental health interventions to keep them viable and more efficient during a pandemic battlefield,whereas Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicide rates can destroy the entire health care system.展开更多
文摘Although E Maddy (1997) says on naturalism: "This is not, in itself, a philosophy of mathematics [...]" (161), already by its name, or by those whose interest has called on it (Quine, Putnam et al.) ... it anyhow reveals desire to be it. Insofar as otherwise, the semantic potential of the word leaves far behind it (after all scarce) results it achieved from the relation of an exact (mathematical) expression and (overly rich) intuitive reality of Being. We plead here already from the perspective of the slogan "One and All" of the first philosopher: Tales, when by the number (which one forebodes) one could go to such an extent into areas of reality (Pythagoras), or when (especially in the human sphere) is being over again actual final cause of Aristotle the philosophy and the mathematics to accomplish far more fruitful encounter with the Being. Alain Badiou (1988) has already pointed that: "Mathematics is ontology," and the category theory in mathematics, having covered by itself other fields of this science, continues to find applications in a series of"non-traditional" domains of reality. In that correlation the philosophy can express its (primary) needs for truth, justice, beauty, ... as well as for the overall development in the sense of purpose--also because of an undreamed power of the technological development (of hardwares and softwares) today. Namely, the naturalism in mathematics, which developed an abundant reflection on the place (importance of) the mathematical idiom in sciences--in the balance of criticism--has come rather to meager provisions, such as: "preestablished harmony of thinking," "ontic commitment," (Quine 1960) "the hygiene of mind," (Maddy 1996) "success argument," (Putnam 1975) "pragmatic argument," (Resnik 1981) etc., which only are few places from the encounter of an exact expression such as is mathematical one and the reality of natuural sciences. Instead of philosophy of mathematics to radicalize its claims from the perspective of that (powerful) mathematical idiom and the excessive reality of Being and man's place in it--this time, in the spirit of biocosmology (neo-Aristotelism).
基金We would like to thank the Jordan University of Science and Technology/Irbid Jordan Funding Agrrement ID:20180184 for their support and funding and the dear nurses and midwives who were able to devote part of their valuable time to participate in this study.
文摘Objective:This study aimed to develop Nurses and Midwives’Perceptions of their Roles in Primary Healthcare(NMPR-PHC)and evaluate its psychometric properties.Methods:A cross-sectional survey was performed to recruit a convenient sample of 150 registered nurses and midwives from various primary healthcare settings in Jordan.Reliability was evaluated by examining the internal consistency and split-half reliability of the item.A exploratory factor analysis was performed to assess the factor structure of the NMPR-PHC.Results:The final version of NMPR-PHC contained 18 items.Exploratory factor analysis revealed six factors(care coordination and interprofessional collaboration,workplace facilitators of the primary healthcare,management of care,research,workplace constraints of primary healthcare,and advanced education)for the questionnaire which explained 66.49%of the total variance.The Cronbach’s a of the total scale was 0.834,the subscales Cronbach’s a were ranging between 0.662 and 0.770,and the splithalf reliability of the total scale was 0.734.Conclusion:The overall performance of the questionnaire showed promising sound psychometric properties.The NMPR-PHC can be recommended for use as a tool for the assessment of nurses and midwives’perceptions of their roles in primary healthcare.
文摘Objective:The entire mental health hazard among the nurses dealing with COVID-19 is just the tip of the iceberg.The goal of this study was to find acceptable and adaptive coping techniques for nurses in order to keep the healthcare system resilient during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.Method:The scoping review search took place from January 2020 to May 2021 published articles,and the results were saved in Endnote software.For data synthesis and review,the Joanna Briggs Institute manual and PRISMA-ScR principles were followed.Following backward and forward screening to exclude redundant,irrelevant,and ineligible studies,13 studies(3,613 nurses)were finally selected for this review.Results:The majorities of participants in these studies were female and had children,and worked in departments of critical care,emergency,and fever clinics.Safety concerns for family or colleagues,as well as a lack of safe working environment,were the primary causes of the mental illness.Professional re-sponsibility attitude,COVID-19 training,workplace safety,team spirit,and a few relaxation activities such as deep breathing,reading books,watching movies,and praying,on the other hand,were found to be beneficial for stress coping among nurses.Conclusion:Mentally fit nurses are more capable and flexible in the face of any life-threatening outbreak,even if it is very contagious.Several coping strategies were found to be effective for nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic,whereas problem-specific intervention trials might yield even better results.We should not delay specific mental health interventions to keep them viable and more efficient during a pandemic battlefield,whereas Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicide rates can destroy the entire health care system.