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The Role of AI Chatbots in Transforming Guest Engagement and Marketing in Hospitality
Authors: Mei Chen Wei , Konar Rupam , Kumar Jeetesh
Published: August 2024

With rapid AI advancements, AI chatbots have become vital for hotels to enhance customer experience and optimize marketing strategies. This chapter examines AI chatbot integration in hotel marketing, its impact on customer experience, and implementation strategies. Through literature and case studies, it highlights AI chatbots' roles and challenges in hotel marketing and offers strategic solutions to technical, user acceptance, management, operational, and socio-cultural issues. AI chatbots personalize services, boost operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty by understanding and responding to customer needs. They provide instant information and solutions, offering more humane and efficient services. Additionally, AI chatbots help hotel management better understand customer behavior and preferences, leading to accurate market positioning and service optimization. This chapter explores how AI chatbots transform guest engagement and marketing in the hotel industry and provides strategic recommendations and a research agenda for further exploration.
AI Adaptions
Authors: Yadav Nagendra , Shukla Ankit , Khunasathitchai Kongkiat , Kaur Rajinder
Published: August 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing traditional business models in the hospitality and tourism industry by providing new chances to improve efficiency, increase customer personalization services, and innovate service delivery. The chapter also touches upon the vast use cases of AI in different verticals like the hospitality and tourism sector; however AI also brings about major hurdles. There are ethical concerns related to partiality in AI algorithms, the openness of AI decision-making procedures, and the responsibility of automatic systems. Another concern is data privacy, as large amounts of personal information would be needed to train AI systems. In addition, it is essential to note that investing in this infrastructure and its maintenance requires many funds, which may prove hard for many businesses, especially those that belong to smaller organizations operating within the tourism and hospitality industry.
Assessing Tourist Satisfaction in Selected Resorts and Hotels Using AI and the SERVQUAL Model
Authors: Thakur Divya Jyoti , Raina Danish Iqbal , Kumar Amit
Published: August 2024

Tourist satisfaction is an important statistic that indicates how satisfied a tourist is with the services they receive at their location. It is assessed by comparing their initial expectations with the actual services provided. Nowadays, hotels utilize AI to enhance the tourists experience and individual marketing Communication. With the help of AI technology such as Chatbot, Robot maximum hotels can manage the tourists and their satisfaction level. Due to the varied and refined preferences of tourists, there is an increasing desire to create more comprehensive models for assessing customer satisfaction. This holds special significance in the hospitality industry, where client happiness is regarded as a crucial element in attaining a competitive edge. To carry out this study, we utilized the initial SERVQUAL model put forth by Parasuraman et al. in 1988, which includes five dimensions and 22 variables that were assessed both before and after the provision of service. We employed the Non-Probability Convenience Sampling Technique to choose a sample size of 385 respondents.
Leveraging Social Media and Technology in Transforming Travel for Sustainable Tourism
Authors: Kaur Harjot , Sharma Shikha , Guleria Sandeep
Published: August 2024

Sustainability has become an important factor for tourism, and technology is increasingly being employed to assist sustainable tourism growth. Technology and social media can improve sustainable development by promoting sustainable practices. The primary objective of this study is to conduct a bibliometric review and analysis to examine the influence of social media and technology on the transformation of the tourism industry. This study utilises bibliometric analysis to investigate the existing body of literature in academic journals, conference proceedings, and books published from 2014 to 2024. The Scopus database is employed for this purpose. Data for this bibliometric review are identified and extracted using the VOS Viewer and the PRISMA approach. This study demonstrates that the combination of technology and social media may alter the tourism businesses and raise awareness about sustainability. The study also presented fresh avenues for research within the travel and sustainable tourism domains themselves.
Italian survey on the effectiveness of halotherapy administered via the Aerosal® system
Authors: Gelardi Matteo , Giancaspro Rossana , Fortunato Francesca , Cassano Michele
Published: August 2024

Over the years, halotherapy (HT) has shown promise in the treatment of respiratory and dermatological diseases. However, its widespread acceptance remains limited due to the absence of official guidelines and awareness among doctors and patients. Among the patented systems of administration of HT, Aerosal® is the only one consisting of 3 certified elements, all classified as Medical Devices Class 2A: a dry saline dispenser called Aerosalmed®, a 30 g salt dose named AeroNaCL®, and a confined environment in marine multilayered construction with walls coated in salt called Aerosal®. We conducted an online survey of subjects undergoing Aerosal® HT across 80 Italian centers. Participants provided demographic data, reasons for choosing HT, and perceptions of its effectiveness. Following 10 treatment sessions, they rated improvements in various aspects, such as skin condition, sleep quality, relaxation, and respiratory benefits. Most participants learned about HT through word of mouth rather than medical advice, suggesting a discrepancy between patient satisfaction and medical endorsement. Over 92% reported resolution of their health issues post-treatment, with significant improvements in sleep quality and relaxation, particularly in adults. The therapy showed promise in various conditions, including respiratory and skin disorders, possibly attributed to stress reduction and intrinsic therapeutic effects. Despite skepticism, HT administered through the Aerosal® system has shown therapeutic potential. The psycho-physical benefits observed in patients advocate for greater consideration of this therapy by clinicians, emphasizing its safety, tolerability, and absence of notable side effects. In this context, standardized systems like Aerosal® are crucial for ensuring treatment safety and efficacy.
Anchored in the future: How parental influence, goal clarity, and saving behavior alleviate retirement anxiety
Authors: Ugwu Lawrence E. , Ajele Wojujutari K. , Idemudia Erhabor S.
Published: August 2024

Orientation: This study investigates retirement planning complexities among pre-retirees in Nigerian universities, focusing on parental guidance and individual financial strategies.Research purpose: The aim is to examine the impact of parental influence, retirement goal clarity and saving behaviour on retirement anxiety among Nigerian university pre-retirees.Motivation for the study: Considering Nigeria’s economic and pension challenges, this study explores key factors in retirement planning, particularly parental influence and individual financial strategies and their role in alleviating retirement anxiety.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative approach was used to analyse data from 926 participants (695 males and 231 females) through structural equation modelling. The study utilised measures for Parental Influence, Retirement Goal Clarity, Retirement Saving Behaviour and Nigerian Pre-retirement Anxiety.Main findings: Parental influence was found to be a significant predictor of retirement anxiety. Contrary to expectations, retirement goal clarity and saving behaviour serially mediated the relationship between parental influence and retirement anxiety.Practical/managerial implications: The results underline the need for comprehensive financial education programmes and robust pension schemes. Incorporating parents in financial literacy initiatives and offering retirement planning support in workplaces, particularly in academic settings, is essential.Contribution/value-add: This research enriches retirement planning literature in developing countries by showcasing the intricate mix of cultural, socio-economic and familial factors. It expands the Financial Socialisation Theory, highlighting parental influence’s role in Nigeria and saving behaviour’s significance in diminishing retirement anxiety. The findings offer broader implications for improving financial security in retirement beyond Nigeria, applicable to similar socio-economic environments.
Denosumab in irresectable giant cell tumour of the cervical spine
Authors: Tontu Ntumsi A. , Miseer Sanesh , Burger Henriette
Published: August 2024

Giant cell tumours of bone (GCTB) are rare benign, locally aggressive bone tumours that are characterised by mononucleated mesenchymal stromal cells that overexpress receptor activator nuclear factor kappa B (RANK) ligand and multinucleated osteoclast-like giant cells that express RANK. Surgery is the primary management option for operable disease but may cause significant functional morbidity in cervical vertebral GCTB. Case series of denosumab use in irresectable GCTB have reported good long term local control and downgrading of surgical extent. Concerns exist about the increased risk of local recurrence when neoadjuvant denosumab is followed by intralesional surgery, and when treatment is discontinued in cases of advanced disease.Contribution: We describe the management of a 21-year-old female with cervical vertebral GCTB with long-term adjuvant denosumab after partial resection who continues to show good clinical and radiologic control.
Automated Vehicles and Infrastructure Enablers:
Cybersecurity
Authors: Coyner Kelley , Bittner Jason
Published: August 2024

While weaponizing automated vehicles (AVs) seems unlikely, cybersecurity breaches
may disrupt automated driving systems’ navigation, operation, and
safety—especially with the proliferation of vehicle-to-everything (V2X)
technologies. The design, maintenance, and management of digital infrastructure,
including cloud computing, V2X, and communications, can make the difference in
whether AVs can operate and gain consumer and regulator confidence more broadly.
Effective cybersecurity standards, physical and digital security practices, and
well-thought-out design can provide a layered approach to avoiding and
mitigating cyber breaches for advanced driver assistance systems and AVs alike.
Addressing cybersecurity may be key to unlocking benefits in safety, reduced
emissions, operations, and navigation that rely on external communication with
the vehicle.

Automated Vehicles and Infrastructure Enablers: Cybersecurity
focuses on considerations regarding cybersecurity and AVs from the perspective
of V2X infrastructure, including electric charging infrastructure. These issues
are examined in the context of initiatives in the US at all levels of government
and regulatory frameworks in the UK, Europe, and Asia.

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Resource Use Efficiency and Returns to Scale in Maize Production in Ondo State, Nigeria
Authors: Owombo P.T. , Ibidapo I. , Ariyo A.C.
Published: August 2024

One of the challenges facing smallholder farmers in Nigeria is the inefficiency of resource use. The study was therefore conducted to  investigate resource use efficiency and return to scale in maize production in the study area. Data were collected from randomly selected  120 maize farmers using a self-designed structure questionnaire in the study area. Data were analysed with the aid of descriptive  statistics and Cobb-Douglas production function. Findings showed resources in the area were inefficiently allocated. Seed, labour and  fertilizer were under-utilized while farm size and pesticides were overutilized. The returns to scale analysis showed that maize farmers in  the area were in irrational stage one of the production curve. The study concluded that maize farmers in the area can increase production  by employing more of productive resources.
Investigation of Electrical Energy Efficiency and Current Harmonic Mitigation of Electrical Drive: A Case Study of Sunti Golden Sugar Company Nigeria
Authors: Tola Omokhafe , Taidi Eli , Adegboye Babatunde , Enesi Yahaya , Irefu Ovis
Published: August 2024

The sustainability of any nation's development depends on an adequate and consistent supply of energy. However, using and converting primary energy leads in energy waste, which raises the cost of energy. The study focused on energy audit and power quality issues at Sunti Golden Sugar Company (SGSC) since it has been observed that, on average, 45.12kWh of energy is needed to crush one ton of sugarcane, compared to the suggested standard of 35kWh. During the plant tour, sources of energy waste were noted, including the use of underloaded motors. In addition, the issues with harmonics in the power system brought on by the significant number of non-linear loads frequently result in motor overheating. This leads to motor burnout, as well as false tripping of protective relays, which results in an unnecessary downtime. Similarly, certain standard motors that were underloaded were found using the Motor Master software, and proper replacement with premium energy-efficient motors was recommended. As a result of replacing ordinary motors with energy-efficient motors, that is, replacing under-load motors with properly sized motors, payback period ranging from 1.17 to 5.85 years, the energy savings of 71,605kWh/year and cost savings of €3,938.00 per year which is equivalent to ₦3,256,579.05 was achieved. Shunt Hybrid Power Filters (SHPF) are designed and simulated in order to reduce current harmonics using MATLAB/Simulink software. As a result, the Total Harmonics Distortion (THD)% for Current Source Inverter (CSI) is reduced for the source current from 20.41% to 7.33% and the load current from 24.31% to 7.44%, respectively. While in the case of Voltage Source Inverter (VSI), the THD% is reduced from 17.99% to 6.67% for supply current and 20.20% to 9.62% for load current, respectively.
Human Trafficking As A Continuing Act Of Injustice In The Nigerian Society
Authors: Mary Oyeyipo Olufowoke
Published: August 2024

The main purpose of the study is to investigate if the level of significant relationship between human trafficking (Domestic Servitude, forced Child Labor, Children Exploited for Commercial Sex, and Sex human trafficking) on continuing act of injustice in the Nigerian society. Four purpose, research questions and hypothesis guided the study. The research design adopted for this study was the correlation research design. The population for the study was all citizen of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample of the study. The actual sample respondents of 560 citizens was drawn for the study three experts validated the instruments that was used to collect data for the study. Instrument was used for the study, the instrument was titled “human trafficking and continuing act of injustice in the Nigerian society questionnaire” was administered to the respondents to elicit their responses. The instruments was 28 items with 4-option Likert scale format. A pilot study was conducted on a sample of 60 participants and internal consistency coefficient between .84-.87 was obtained using Cronbach alpha reliability estimate methods. The researchers administered the instruments on the sampled respondents in the selected at one time or the other the researcher was able to meet him. The data that was collected was analyzed using simple percentages and the hypothesis was tested using Pearson product moment correlation at 0.05 level of significance. The result showed that social Domestic Servitude, forced Child Labor, Children Exploited for Commercial Sex, and Sex human trafficking human trafficking significantly related to the increase in the level of continuing act of injustice I Nigeria. Above all it was recommended that law enforcement officials and anti-trafficking agencies should be retrained on the subject according to global standards, they should be adequately funded and encouraged to collaborate with other organizations and agencies within and across the nation’s borders in order effectively tackle human trafficking.
Influence Of Teachers' Variables On The Application Of Testing Skills In Secondary Schools In Abia State, Nigeria
Authors: C E Nwogwugwu , S V Ovat , M E Julius , J E Onyendi
Published: August 2024

The study investigated the influence of teachers’ variables on the application of testing skills in secondary schools in Abia state. A survey design was adopted for the study. The sample of this study consisted of 500 secondary school teachers randomly drawn from the study population using the stratified sampling technique. The data collection instrument (questionnaire) was designed by the researchers, then validated by two experts in educational measurement and evaluation. The reliability coefficients of the instrument determined using the test-retest method, ranged from 0.71 to 0.89. The research questions were answered using descriptive statistics (mean), while the hypotheses were tested using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) at .05 level of significance. The results of the analyses revealed that teachers’ teaching experience influenced their application of the components of testing skills. Again, that secondary school teachers’ qualifications also influenced their application of item construction and test score interpretation components of testing skills; while their qualifications did not have any influence on their test planning, test administration, test scoring and test item analysis components of testing skills. From the conclusion that, teachers’ experience and qualifications directly influenced their application of testing skills and test construction. Various recommendations were made, among which are that: teachers should be trained and retrained from time to time. Also, well experienced teachers should oversee test construction and the testing of students in the various departments or subject areas, in our various secondary schools.
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A Cohort Study Of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Spectrum Of Paediatric Brain Disorders In Selected Tertiary Healthcare Facilities In South-South Nigeria
Authors: Omini Paulinus Samson , Eyo Archibong Bassey , Vincent Ukpong Ekaete , Wueseter Ijever Andrew , Adieme Linus , Mba Eru Eru , Olusijibomi Akintomide Akintunde , Onen Egbe Nneoyi
Published: August 2024

BACKGROUND: Globally, about 1.5 billion people suffer from brain disorders, which contribute to the highest number of the world’s paediatric disease burden. Nigeria accounts for 7% of the global paediatric population of brain disorder-induced disabilities. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is the recommended modality for brain imaging. However, the lack of MRI data relevant to paediatric brain disorders in South-South Nigeria necessitated the present study, which sought to evaluate the MRI spectrum of paediatric brain disorders.
OBJECTIVES: To assess the most prevalent brain disorder in paediatrics, the most susceptible age group and the sex.
MATERIALS AND METHOD: A cohort of 120 paediatrics aged 0 to 18 years in selected three tertiary hospitals were sampled from January 2019 to January 2023. Brain disorders, age, sex, and MRI images were selected from the hospitals’ archives. Microsoft Excel version 16.37 was used for data entry, while the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) version 26.0 was used for statistical analysis.  The significance level was set at p < 0.05.
RESULTS: A total of 73 males and 47 females were recruited in the study. Results showed epilepsy 28 (23.35%) as the highest disorder, others were hydrocephalus 20 (16.7%), meningitis and space-occupying lesions 16 (13.3%), cerebellar tumours, and cerebral infarcts 8 (6.7%). No significant difference in brain pathology between sex (p = 0.988: > 0.05) and no statistical association (p = 0.075: > 0.05) between the brain disorders and age groups was recorded.
CONCLUSION: The study highlights the importance of MRI in diagnosing a wide range of brain disorders. Epilepsy was recorded to be the most common paediatric brain disorder and there were no differences between brain disorders and sex or age groups.
Meeting the nutritional needs of sub-Saharan Africa by exploring the potentials of Ackee seed aril - (Blighia sapida K.D. Koenig. - Sapindaceae) in southwest, Nigeria
Authors: Omotayo O.E. , Faniyi O.B.
Published: August 2024

Blighia sapida commonly known as ackee, is a relatively well-known, yet mostly underutilized fruit tree crop of West Africa. The main aim  of this study was to ascertain the nutritive components of locally cultivated ackee fruit arils with a view to establishing their nutritive  potential. Ackee fruit arils were collected from the tree stands in various field locations within Southwest Nigeria and subjected to  phytochemical, Fourier TransformInfrared, and proximate analyses. Results show the presence of phenols, glycosides, alkaloids,  flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids in varying degrees in the phytochemical screening. FT-IR spectroscopy of the aqueous and  methanol extracts indicated the presence of amines, phenols, alcohols, alkanes, esters, and aldehydes. The proximate analysis result  revealed the presence of high moisture content, ash content, crude protein and fats, and low crude fibre in the ackee fruit aril. The  confirmed presence of these active functional groups and nutritive constituents in the fruit underscores the antioxidant properties and  nutritive benefits of the plant. Further work needs to be done to determine how to best elucidate active principles from the ackee aril in  order to explore their potential as food additives to solve the nagging dietary imbalance issues ravaging the world.
Investigation into the curative potential of dietary vitamin c supplementation on atrazine toxicity: behaviour and growth performance of Clarias gariepinus Juveniles (Burchell, 1822)
Authors: Opute P.E. , Inojie E.
Published: August 2024

Atrazine is one of the most widely used pesticides in Nigeria. Several studies have shown the toxic effects of this herbicide on aquatic  organisms, such as fish. Thus, it is critical to identify mitigation options to protect the health of fish, particularly commercially important  aquaculture species exposed to atrazine from agricultural runoffs. -1 This study investigated the toxic effects of 10, 20, and 30 µg L of  atrazine on the behaviour and growth performance of Clarias gariepinus juveniles and the curative potentials of dietary Vitamin C  supplementation. The fish samples were taken weekly from different tanks to determine the specific growth rate, condition factor, and  behavioural pattern following sub-chronic exposure to atrazine. The exposed fish groups showed a significant decrease (p < 0.05) in their  specific growth rate (SGR) and condition factor with increasing concentrations of atrazine. Atrazine exposure also resulted in behavioural  anomalies, including erratic swimming, clinging to the water surface, loss of equilibrium, lethargy, and skin discolouration. Co-exposure with Vitamin C did not significantly improve the growth performance or ameliorate the observed behavioural impairments. Therefore,  findings from this study indicate that atrazine interferes with the behaviour and growth performance of C. gariepinus juveniles. However,  the antioxidant property of Vitamin C supplementation in the fish diet did not significantly mitigate the toxicity of atrazine in the exposed fish.
Production of β-fructofuranosidase fromAspergillus flavus IBK-02 using orange peel as a low-cost substrate: Optimization through response surface methodology
Authors: Oyedeji O. , Bamigbade O.O. , Oluduro O.A. , Mokoena M.P , Olaniran A.O.
Published: August 2024

β-fructofuranosidases have wide applications in diverse industrial sectors such as the food, confectionary, and pharmaceutical industries. This study was aimed at the optimization of β-fructofuranosidase production from a filamentous fungus, under submerged  fermentation condition, using orange peel as a low-cost substrate. Fungi were isolated from decaying orange fruit and screened for β- fructofuranosidase production. The fungal strain with the most appreciable enzyme production was identified as Aspergillus flavus IBK-02  by the sequencing of the internal transcribed spacer region of the ribosomal DNA. β-fructofuranosidase production from the selected fungus was optimized using the conventional one-at-a-time approach by studying the effect of each of the medium parameters  incubation period, carbon sources, nitrogen sources, pH, and temperature on the enzyme production. Also, the influence of four  independent parameters (initial pH, temperature, inoculum concentration, and orange peel concentration) on β-fructofuranosidase  production was studied using the Box 2 Behnken Design (BBD) of response surface methodology (RSM). The coefficient of determination  (R ) obtained was 0.9600 showing that the quadratic model used for the prediction was significant (P>0.05). At the end of the experiment,  the optimal levels of the four significant variables (initial pH, temperature, inoculum concentration, and orange peel concentration)  were 6, 35 oC, 2.0% v/v, and 2% w/v, respectively, which produced 122.48 U/mL β-fructofuranosidase. The enzyme production increased by  about 5-fold in the optimum fermentation medium condition by RSM compared with the medium optimized through the onefactor-at-a- time approach. This study has revealed that the statistical process development for the production of β-fructofuranosidase from A. flavus  IBK-02, using orange peel as a low-cost substrate, could be used for industrial and biotechnological applications.
Radiological risk assessment in drinking water: evaluation of radon concentrations in Ondo town, southwestern Nigeria
Authors: Olufemi A.P. , Adebayo A.S. , Olagunju E.O. , Ogunlana F.O. , Babatunde O.A. , Olowookere C.J.
Published: August 2024

Radon exposure is a significant public health risk, accounting for 3-14% of all lung cancer cases. Radon exposure is the second biggest  cause of lung cancer in smokers and the first among nonsmokers. This study evaluates radon concentrations and assesses the annual  effective doses of radon via ingestion and inhalation in drinking water sources in Ondo town. For this purpose, forty samples of  groundwater used for drinking were analyzed for radon concentration using RAD7 alpha spectrometry. Activity concentrations of radon  in Ondo town  ranges from 0.41 to 5.57 Bql-1 with an average value of 1.94 Bql-1 . The mean concentration of radon is -1 substantially  lower than the United State Environmental Protection Agency suggested limit of 11.1 Bql-1 . The  annually effective dosage for  ingestion for infants (10.28 µSvy ), children (3.78 µSvy ) and adults (4.96 µSvy )   and inhalation (0.005 µSvy ) were below the action  level value of 0.1 mSvy suggested by World Health -1 Organization and 3-10 mSvy proposed by the International Commission on  Radiological Protection (ICRP). The data and results from this study could serve as a guide for future policies guiding the development,    operation, and preservation of groundwater resources in the investigated region.
The effect of two fertilizer types on growth, yield, gluten content of two Cameroon wheat landraces
Authors: Lendzemo E. Tatah , Mofor L. Nyagarlouh , Tabi Kingsley Mbi , Abwe M. Ngone , Tange D. Achiri , Njualem D. Khumbah
Published: August 2024

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) is one of the most important cereals in the world, providing 20% of calories in the daily diets of the world.  Wheat is highly consumed in Cameroon directly or processed into bread and biscuits. However, the need to increase quality wheat  production in Cameroon is emphasized especially in the wake of the geopolitical crisis between Ukraine and Russia. This study was  designed to ascertain the impact of two nitrogen sources (urea and Ammonium sulphate) at different doses (0g, 2g, 4g and 6g) per plant  on growth, yield and gluten content of two Cameroon landraces of wheat (Boyo and Adamawa). In April 2022, a split plot experiment with  landrace as main plots and fertilizer doses as subplots was established in the research field of the Regional College of Agriculture  Bambili, North West Region of Cameroon. Plant height did not vary across fertilizer doses but Boyo was significantly taller than Adamawa (P < 0.05). The number of leaves and the number of tillers progressively increased with fertilizer doses. The number of spikes increased  with increased fertilizer doses and the values for Boyo were higher than those for Adamawa for corresponding doses. Interaction effects  of variety x dose was significant (F = 7.162, df = 3, 40, P = 0.001) on the number of grains with Boyo and Adamawa landraces producing 331 and 320 grains per plant, respectively from 6g of urea. Boyo and Adamawa produced 337 and 449, from 6g and 4g of ammonium  sulphate respectively. Grain weight and gluten content increased with increase doses of fertilizers with the highest grain weight and  gluten content from Adamawa landrace at 6g of ammonium sulphate per plant. The Adamawa landrace at 6g per plant of ammonium  sulphate is recommended for increased yield and gluten. Other ramifications are discussed.
Operationalization of the healthcare partnership with patients : implementation of intervention research in Occitania
Authors: Patrick Lartiguet , Dominique Broussal , Saint-Jean Michèle , Nathalie Szapiro
Published: August 2024

Dans le Plan Régional de Santé 2018-2022, l’ARS Occitanie a inscrit « la promotion d’un partenariat soignant-soigné de qualité, pour permettre à l’usager d’être acteur de sa santé » comme priorité opérationnelle. Dans ce cadre, une convention a été conclue avec l’UMR Éducation, Formation, Travail, Savoirs de l’université Toulouse Jean-Jaurès pour mener une recherche-intervention (R-I) sur trois ans. Cet article présente le démarrage de cette R-I. Elle s’attachera à clarifier le contexte, la démarche et ses principes, ainsi qu’à décrire le dispositif mis en œuvre. Les premiers éléments de résultats seront présentés.
A disparate and complex care pathway: assessments and impact on the quality of life of endometriosis patients
Authors: Guillemot Cassandra , Klinkenberg Josephine , Sordes Florence
Published: August 2024

Endometriosis is a complex, multifactorial disease with differential symptomatology, resulting in a long and tedious course of treatment where diagnostic erraticism reaches seven years. The often insufficiently coordinated management leads to a heterogeneous and non-optimal care pathway with a plurality of management and real therapeutic relationships. What about the reality of patients facing their doctor? Psychological processes that can explain quality of life and emotional experience will be examined in the light of Bruchon-Schweitzer's multifactorial integrative transactional model. For this purpose, a sample of 635 women aged 18 to 56 years completed a self-administered questionnaire assessing anxietydepressive symptomatology (HAD), shared decision making inherent in their care (SDM-Q9), body image (BIS) and quality of life (SF-36). Sociodemographic and biomedical questions were also asked. The results show that the participants took an average of 9.5 years to be diagnosed (SD = 6.8), and before that, 86.2% of them considered that their symptoms were of little or no importance to doctors. Today, 26.7% of them consider that they are not included in treatment decisions. This last variable is central since it is linked to levels of physical and mental quality of life and satisfaction with care. These findings lead us to think about a partnership between patients and doctors, with the aim of improving care.

L'endométriose est une maladie complexe, multifactorielle avec une symptomatologie différentielle, duquel découle un parcours long et fastidieux où l’errance diagnostique atteint en moyenne sept ans. Les soins y sont souvent insuffisamment coordonnés et conduisent à un parcours de soin hétérogène et non optimal avec une pluralité de propositions et relations thérapeutiques bien réelles. La qualité de vie peut être affectée au regard du parcours de soin et du vécu émotionnel résultant. Un échantillon de 635 femmes de 18 à 56 ans a répondu à des questionnaires auto-administrés évaluant la symptomatologieanxio-dépressive (HAD), la prise de décision partagée inhérente à leur parcours de soin (SDM-Q9), l’image corporelle (BIS) ainsi que la qualité de vie (SF-36). Des questions sociodémographiques et biomédicales ont également été posées. Les résultats mettent en évidence que les participantes ont mis en moyenne 9,5 ans avant d’être diagnostiquées (ET = 6,8), 86,2 % d’entre elles considéraient que les médecins n’accordaient pas ou peu d’importance à leurs symptômes. Elles sont aujourd’hui 26,7 % à considérer n’être pas intégrées aux décisions thérapeutiques. Cette dernière variable est centrale puisqu’en lien avec les niveaux de qualité de vie physique et mentale et la satisfaction de leurs propositions de soin. Ces constats nous amènent à réfléchir à un partenariat entre les patients et les médecins, dans le but d’améliorer la prise en soin.
Awarding a medicine family thesis prize in partnership with patients partners : an experience of partnership approach
Authors: Flora Luigi , Casta Céline , Munck Stéphane , Fauré Stéphanie , Gasperini Fabrice , Rubinstein Sébastien , Darmon David , Ravot Marielle , Bouchez Tiphanie
Published: August 2024

This article describes how the procedures for awarding a thesis prize in family medicine were reorganized in a participatory approach in partnership with patients and training supervisors, in line with a social responsibility approach. It describes the initial procedures, how and why the selection process was modified, and discusses the contributions and issues that this has raised, before concluding with one of the results: the durability of this new way of awarding the thesis prize, a way of recognizing the quality of research carried out in family medicine theses and potentially of making this type of work more visible.

Cet article présente comment les modalités d’attribution d’un prix de thèse en médecine générale se sont réorganisées de manière participative en partenariat avec des patients et des maîtres de stages en concordance avec une orientation de responsabilité sociale. Il y est décrit les modalités initiales, en quoi et comment le processus de sélection a été modifié, et une mise en discussion des apports et des questions que cela révèle avant de conclure sur un des résultats, la pérennité acquise de cette nouvelle forme d’attribution du prix de thèse, une modalité de reconnaissance de la qualité de recherches menées en thèse de médecine générale et potentiellement d’une meilleure lisibilité de ce type de travaux.
The Effect of Competence, Individual Characteristics and Locus Of Control On Employee Performance At The Secretariat Of Pariaman City DPRD
Authors: Rofika Rofika , Susanti Febsri
Published: August 2024

This study aims to determine the influence of competence, individual characteristics and the lacus of control partially and simultaneously on employee performance at the Pariaman City DPRD secretariat. Samples were selected using the total sampling method.  The sample in this study was 40 employees of the Pariaman City DPRD Secretariat. Data collection techniques using questionnaires, while data analysis methods use validity and reliability tests, classical assumptions, multiple linear regression analysis and statistical tests (t test, F test and coefficient of determination). The results showed that the competency variables affected employee performance at the Pariaman City DPRD secretariat, with a calculated value of  3.739 > ttable 2.021 at a significant level of 0.001 < 0.05. So it can be concluded that H1 was accepted, the results of the study showed that individual characteristic variables affect the performance of employees at the Pariaman City DPRD secretariat, with a calculated value of 3.577 > ttable 2.021 at a significant level of 0.001 < 0.05
Utilization of Used Rubber Bands as Sports Equipment for Skipping Rope
Authors: Pirdaus Dede Irman , Yohandoko Setyo Luthfi Okta , Lianingsih Nestia
Published: August 2024

This study explores the potential of reusing discarded rubber bands as an alternative material to create an affordable and environmentally friendly jump rope. The study emphasizes the importance of physical activity, particularly jump rope, for maintaining health and fitness. By utilizing discarded rubber bands, the study aims to address waste reduction and the need for accessible sports equipment. The methodology involves collecting, cleaning, and assembling discarded rubber bands into a functional jump rope. Fitness measurements, including resting heart rate, maximum jumps per minute, and time to exhaustion, were recorded before and after the exercise period. Results showed improvements in all measured parameters: decreased mean resting heart rate (from 72.4 to 68 bpm), increased maximum jumps per minute (from 84.8 to 110), and longer time to exhaustion (from 5.2 to 7.2 minutes). These findings suggest that the rubber band jump rope effectively contributed to the cardiovascular health, stamina, and endurance of the participants. The study concludes that the repurposed rubber band jump rope offers a viable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional sports equipment. This innovation has the potential to contribute to environmental sustainability, social inclusivity in fitness, and economic accessibility to sports equipment.
Femoral neck rotational osteotomy for femoral head osteonecrosis ficat arlet stage 3: a case report
Authors: Putra Satria Prawira , Mulyadi Dicky
Published: August 2024

Peritrochanter osteotomy for treatment AVN head femur has a techinacally demanding because excecsive rotation would tighten the retinaculum that contain blood supply for proximal femur and most complication is non union greater trocanter.based on this point of view,the retinaculum was release during surgery and rotational osteotomy was performed at the based of femoral neck
All-epiphyseal All-Inside Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Prepubescent Patient
Authors: Lumban Gaol Imelda , Hernugrahanto Kukuh Dwiputra , Muslim Jeffry Andrianus , Utomo Dwikora Novembri
Published: August 2024

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are common seen in active and young patients. The ACL reconstruction technique in skeletally immature patients tries to minimize the growth disturbance. All physeal sparing technique is technically demanding. In this paper, we described physeal sparing technique of ACL reconstruction in skeletally immature patient. This is an all-epiphyseal all-inside ACL reconstruction with retrodrill of the femoral and the tibial sockets. Both sockets are within epiphysis. This technique used free loop system. This free loop system allows us to make a socket with length 15 mm, that is safe from the physis. This socket also allows us to tension the graft adequately with minimum sockets length. We present a case of 16 years old male who underwent all-epiphyseal all inside reconstruction with our rehabilitation protocol.
SNSF Datastory - A wide range of postdoctoral careers: challenges and opportunities
Authors: Würth Stéphanie , Brunner Romaine , Gorin Simon
Published: August 2024

Improving prospects for early-career researchers is one of the SNSF's main objectives. Interim results of a comprehensive study are now available. They shed light on the careers of postdocs who submitted a funding application in 2018.
A systematic review on the effectiveness of case-based learning (CBL) in the undergraduate pharmacy programme
Authors: Zainal Zainol Akbar , Jee Lucas Kwang Hei , Abdul Hakeem Waheedah
Published: August 2024

Background: Efforts to innovate teaching methods have led to case-based learning (CBL) as a response to traditional lecture limitations. CBL, also known as case study teaching, involves students actively achieving learning objectives with facilitator guidance. Based on literature search, no systematic review has evaluated studies on CBL effectiveness in pharmacy curricula.     
Objective: This systematic review was performed to assess CBL's impact on student satisfaction, knowledge acquisition, and lecturers' perspectives for undergraduate pharmacy students.   
Methods: A research question was developed for the review using the PICO framework. Keywords and synonyms were used in Boolean searches within PubMed and ERIC databases. Inclusion criteria encompassed full-text articles from 2011 to 2021, focused on undergraduate pharmacy education, and published in English. Retrieved articles were screened and analysed using ATLAS.ti 9.0 for coding and conceptual framework generation.   
Results: Twelve studies were included, all assessing knowledge gain, student satisfaction, general perception, and lecturers' perspectives on CBL. Consensus indicated CBL is particularly suited for case-heavy subjects like clinical or primary care settings.   
Conclusion: CBL is an effective teaching-learning method for certain subjects and should be integrated into the curriculum of undergraduate pharmacy.
Impact of gamification strategies applied to an institutional pharmacy department education
Authors: Peroulas Demetria , Wollen Joshua , Bork Sara , White Andrea , Tolleson Shane
Published: August 2024

Background: The methods used by health systems and pharmacy departments to educate personnel and uphold competency standards are variable. Gamification utilises motivational affordances, commonly in the form of game-like environments, to increase user engagement. There is limited data on the use of gamification in pharmacy workforce education.
Objective: To evaluate the impact of gamification strategies on education in a pharmacy department via post-module assessment scores and satisfaction survey results.
Methods: This prospective randomised controlled trial enrolled institutional pharmacy department employees assigned to a control group receiving traditional education or an intervention group receiving gamified education. After completion, employees were given an assessment and a satisfaction survey. The primary endpoint was post-module assessment scores. The secondary endpoint was satisfaction survey scores.
Results: The study included 55 pharmacists and 17 technicians. The gamification group experienced higher median post-module assessment scores in two of the three modules (p < 0.0001). The gamification group also reported higher satisfaction in all three modules, with notable differences in overall median satisfaction scores for two of the five survey questions; these two questions concerned engagement and enjoyment.
Conclusion: This study demonstrated the positive impact of gamification on pharmacy department personnel’s academic performance and engagement. Future studies are needed to investigate gamification elements that primarily affect user knowledge retention.
A synergistic faculty leadership collaboration in developing, implementing, and evaluating a doctor of pharmacy curriculum
Authors: Islam Mohammed
Published: August 2024

Introduction: This article describes the intricate process of establishing a Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum in a new United States pharmacy school, emphasising faculty-leadership collaboration across development, implementation, and evaluation stages.
Programme description: The collaboration between leadership and faculty was crucial in the curriculum development. Leadership guided faculty, offering insights and best practices throughout stages like needs assessment, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. Faculty with varied academic backgrounds played an active role in crafting a unified curriculum. Collaboratively, faculty and leadership revealed dynamic synergy throughout the process.
Evaluation: Qualitative evaluations, including student course evaluations, standardised surveys, and faculty assessments of the curriculum review process, were used to assess curriculum structure, content, organisation, and outcomes. Feedback from stakeholders prompted improvement in the curriculum.
Future Plans: Future plans include the imperative of continuously evaluating, monitoring, and adapting the curriculum to align with the evolving profession. Success will depend on fostering effective leadership, encouraging active stakeholder participation, promoting collaboration, and instilling shared accountability.
THE ROLE OF KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION, MOTIVATION AND JOB SATISFACTION IN IMPROVING EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (CASE: INDONESIA)
Authors: Harmiko Guntur Dian , Tanuwijaya Justine , Gunawan Andreas Wahyu
Published: August 2024

The purpose of this study is to examine how knowledge management affects employee creativity, motivation, and work satisfaction in Indonesia's printing sector. In 2024, questionnaires were randomly delivered to PT Penerbit Erlangga Group Jakarta employees in order to gather cross-sectional data. In order to investigate a particular population or sample, data were gathered using a quantitative approach based on positivism. Research tools were used to collect data, which were then statistically evaluated to test hypotheses. The findings indicate that while knowledge management has no detrimental effects on employee performance, it does have a favorable impact on employees' motivation, creativity, and job satisfaction in Indonesia's printing industry. Furthermore, employee performance is not positively impacted by innovation, but it is positively impacted by job satisfaction and motivation. The managerial ramifications of these results underscore how critical it is for printing companies to concentrate on initiatives that raise employee engagement and satisfaction, foster innovation, and enhance staff knowledge and abilities.
Strategi Peningkatan Kesadaran dan Motivasi Masyarakat untuk menjadi Donatur LAZIS: Studi Kasus di Lembaga Zakat Infak dan Sedekah Muhammadiyah
Authors: Oktavia Novi Tri , Sujianto Agus Eko , Nurohman Dede , Nurhayati Dwi Astuti Wahyu
Published: August 2024

The aim of this research is to increase people's motivation to become LAZIS donors, especially LAZISMU. Qualitative research method with case study research using the help of NVivo data analysis. The results showed that the efforts of LAZISMU Tulungagung to increase Muslim awareness in ZIS through the distribution of brochures, installation of flayers in several places, and digital boxes on infak boxes in coffee shops or cafes which the QR code is attached to the media. To facilitate muzakki who want to make zakat payments during the month of Ramadan, LAZISMU Tulungagung opened outlets in several mosques in the Tulungagung Regency area. Until now, LAZISMU Tulungagung is still constrained in socialization and awareness ofthe importance of conducting zakat; and the low motivation of being LAZIS donors. Evaluation which was carried out by LAZISMU Tulungagung by delivering whatsapp blasts related to collection, programs, or words of encouragement to pay zakat and infaq through whatsapp blast messages that donors or muzakki can submit a review of the services provided by LAZISMU Tulungagung.