# Examining the impact of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol on length of stay for colorectal surgery patients ## Introduction Colorectal surgery is a common surgical procedure that involves the removal or repair of parts of the colon or rectum. It is often performed for conditions such as colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel […]

Exploring Factors that Influence Patient Engagement in Self-Management of Chronic Diseases Patient engagement is a partnership between patients, families, and health care providers to achieve positive health care outcomes. It is especially important for patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes, asthma, or depression, who need to manage their conditions on a daily basis. Self-management […]

Improving Management of Heart Failure Patients Heart failure (HF) is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide and reduces their quality of life. HF occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs, causing symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling, and reduced exercise capacity. HF can be […]

Reducing Opioid Prescribing After Surgery Opioids are powerful painkillers that are often prescribed to patients after surgery. However, opioids also have serious risks, such as addiction, overdose, and side effects. Therefore, reducing opioid prescribing and consumption after surgery is an important goal for surgeons and patients alike. According to a study by Ayoub et al. […]

Reducing Noise Levels in Hospital Environments Noise is a common and unavoidable problem in hospital settings. Noise can affect the quality of care, patient satisfaction, staff performance, and health outcomes. According to a study by Hsu et al. (2019), noise levels in hospital wards can exceed 70 decibels (dB), which is higher than the recommended […]

Examining the Feasibility of Liquefied Hydrogen Gas as an Alternative Marine Fuel Introduction The maritime industry faces the challenge of reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to meet the targets set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Paris Agreement. According to the IMO, the shipping sector accounted for about 2.9% of global CO2 […]

Advancing Maritime Domain Awareness through Space-Based Automatic Identification System Technologies Maritime domain awareness (MDA) is the effective understanding of anything associated with the global maritime environment that could impact the security, safety, economy, or environment of a nation. MDA is essential for ensuring maritime security, safety, and environmental protection, as well as facilitating trade and […]

Assessing the Viability of Inland Waterway Transport as a Solution to Road Congestion Road congestion is a major problem in many urban areas, affecting the economy, the environment and the quality of life of millions of people. One possible solution to this problem is to use inland waterway transport (IWT) as an alternative or complementary […]

Impacts of Bullying at the Workplace for New Nurses Bullying is a pervasive problem in many workplaces, especially for new nurses who are trying to establish their professional identity and competence. Bullying can have negative impacts on the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of new nurses, as well as on their job satisfaction, performance, and […]

Advantages and Challenges of Intercultural Communication Intercultural communication is the communication between people with different cultural identities. It can help us gain more self-awareness, learn from other perspectives, and foster mutual understanding and respect. However, intercultural communication also poses some challenges, such as language barriers, cultural differences, stereotypes, and prejudices. One of the advantages of […]