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Physicians’ Knowledge and Attitude towards Mental Health in Saudi Arabia
Authors: Al-Atram Abdulrahman A.
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Physicians working in Saudi Arabia belong to different countries and may have differences in knowledge and attitude towards psychiatry. We evaluated non psychiatric physician’s knowledge and attitude towards psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and depression, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used. The current knowledge and attitude towards anxiety and depression of physicians were determined by using a questionnaire. We distributed 180 study questionnaires at various hospitals to be answered by physicians in the Riyadh Province of Saudi Arabia. One hundred and forty-two completed questionnaires were included in the study. The participants were divided into three groups: (1) 63(44.4%) general practitioners (GPs), (2) 55 (38.7%) specialists and (3) 24 (16.9%) family practitioners. Data were analysed using the chi-square, ANOVA and independent sample t-test.RESULTS: GPs and specialists showed a negative attitude towards psychiatric patients, but family practitioners showed a positive attitude. There were statistically significant differences (p˂0.05) in the knowledge regarding anxiety and depression among the groups. The relationship between specialty and knowledge was statistically significant (p˂0.05) and the effect of first language is insignificant (p>0.05).CONCLUSION: Expansive enlightenment programmes, continued medical education and inclusion of psychiatric posting in rotating residential internship programme during undergraduate courses are required for physicians not only to fill the gap in knowledge and attitude but also to improve their cognitive, communication and interpersonal skills.
Visual Outcome of Patients with Pituitary Adenomas Following Surgery and Its Contributory Factors at a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Authors: Naamuah Tagoe Naa , Adobea Essuman Vera , Bankah Patrick , Dakurah Thomas , Kwaku Hewlett Vincent , Akpalu Josephine , Akuetteh Ndanu Thomas
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Craniotomy and transphenoidal microsurgery are surgical options for treatment of pituitary adenoma at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital(KBTH). Despite major advances and reported success rates of transphenoidal resection globally, paucity of local data regarding visual outcome of either procedure exists. We evaluated the visual outcome of patient with pituitary adenoma following surgery in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.METHODS: This is a prospective study of 18 of 45 consecutive new patients with pituitary adenoma seen from November 2010 to July 2013 at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital(KBTH), Accra, Ghana. Sixteen (88.9%) of the 18 had surgery by transphenoidal route and 2(11.1%) by craniotomy. All patients had macroadenoma (tumour size >1cm) and histological confirmation of diagnosis. Pre-operative and post-operative visual acuity and its relationship to tumour size and duration of symptoms before diagnosis were evaluated.RESULTS: Data on 18 patients aged 33-60 years, mean (SD) 45.9±8.5, was analysed. Eleven (61.1%) were females.Visual blur, 15(83.3%), and headache,13(72.2%), were predominant presenting complaints.Common neuro-ophthalmic signs included unilateral or bilateral optic atrophy, 17(94.4%), Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) in 8(44.4%) and impaired colour vision in 32 of 36(88.9%) eyes. Preoperatively, 8(22.2%) and 13(36.1%) of 36 eyes were visually impaired or blind respectively. Postoperatively, 6(16.7%) eyes were visually impaired and 17(47.2%) eyes blind. Blindness was associated with late presentation (p<0.005) and larger tumour width (p<0.036).CONCLUSIONS: More than a third of eyes of patients with pituitary adenoma were blind before and after surgery. Blindness was associated with late presentation and larger tumours. Transphenoidal surgery may be beneficial following early diagnosis to avoid irreversible blindness/visual impairment.
The Atypical Presentation of Rheumatoid Arthritis in an Elderly Woman: A Case Report
Authors: Kumar Devaraj Navin
Published: March 2021

The diagnosis of rheumatologic problem can be difficult, especially if not all the diagnostic criteria or typical clinical features are seen. This includes conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis which needs early diagnosis to start disease modifying drugs (DMARDs) which can improve the prognosis and prevent further joint erosion and organ damage.This case report focused on a similar scenario in an elderly woman initially thought to have osteoarthritis but was diagnosed later with rheumatoid arthritis which brought much relief to her current predicament.
The Burden of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia from 1990 to 2016: Evidence from the Global Burden of Diseases 2016 Study
Authors: Deribew Amare , Biadgilign Sibhatu , Deribe Kebede , Dejene Tariku , Assefa Tessema Gizachew , Adama Melaku Yohannes , Lakew Yihune , Amare Azmeraw T. , Bekele Tolessa , Abera Semaw F. , Dessalegn Muluken , Kumsa Andargachew , Assefa Yibeltal , Glenn Scott D , Frank Tahvi , Carter Austin , Misganaw Awoke , Wang Haidong
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: The burden of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia has not been comprehensively assessed over the last two decades. In this study, we used the 2016 Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries and Risk factors (GBD) data to analyze the incidence, prevalence, mortality and Disability-adjusted Life Years Lost (DALY) rates of Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) in Ethiopia over the last 26 years.METHODS: The GBD 2016 used a wide range of data source for Ethiopia such as verbal autopsy (VA), surveys, reports of the Federal Ministry of Health and the United Nations (UN) and published scientific articles. The modified United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Spectrum model was used to estimate the incidence and mortality rates for HIV/AIDS.RESULTS: In 2016, an estimated 36,990 new HIV infections (95% uncertainty interval [UI]: 8775-80262), 670,906 prevalent HIV cases (95% UI: 568,268-798,970) and 19,999 HIV deaths (95% UI:16426-24412) occurred in Ethiopia. The HIV/AIDS incidence rate peaked in 1995 and declined by 6.3% annually for both sexes with a total reduction of 77% between 1990 and 2016. The annualized HIV/AIDS mortality rate reduction during 1990 to 2016 for both sexes was 0.4%.CONCLUSIONS: Ethiopia has achieved the 50% reduction of the incidence rate of HIV/AIDS based on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) target. However, the decline in HIV/AIDS mortality rate has been comparatively slow. The country should strengthen the HIV/AIDS detection and treatment programs at community level to achieve its targets during the Sustainable Development Program (SDGs)-era.
Comparative Analysis of Private Retail Community Pharmacies’ Participation in the National Health Insurance Scheme of Nigeria and Ghana: Implications for Access to Essential Medicines
Authors: Okoro Roland Nnaemeka
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Frequent stock-out of drugs in the public hospitals causes National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) enrollees to purchase most of their medicines out-of-pocket in community pharmacies, thereby imposing financial constraints on them against the main objective of the scheme. The objectives of this study were to determine and compare the level of participation of private retail community pharmacies (PRCPs) in the NHIS of Nigeria and Ghana, to describe their spatial distribution, and to highlight from literature major factors that would influence the participation of these pharmacies in the scheme.METHODS: PRCPs data were collected from the Nigerian NHIS active secondary healthcare providers list of 1st July 2017 and the Ghanaian NHIS active providers online list of 2018. PRCPs densities at the national levels were calculated from last published national coverage data for each country.RESULTS: The total number of PRCP accredited by NHIS of both Nigeria and Ghana is 964(639[66.3% versus 325[33.7%]). NHIS accredited PRCPs densities for Nigeria and Ghana were 1 PRCP per 9, 390 enrollees and 1 PRCP per 33, 108 enrollees respectively. Across the Nigerian States, it was noted that Lagos State has the highest proportion (21.4%, n = 137) of community pharmacy participation in the scheme whereas, in Ghan, Greater Accra Region has the highest participation (34.2%, n = 111).CONCLUSION: This study revealed low participation of PRCPs and skewed spatial distribution between urban and rural areas of both countries, although there was higher participation of these pharmacies in Nigeria due to Nigerian lower NHIS coverage data compared to Ghana.
Lumbo-Costo-Vertebral Syndrome with Congenital Lumbar Hernia: Case Report
Authors: Eshetu Beza , Mekonnen Teferi , Berhane Melkamu
Published: March 2021

Background: Lumbo-costo-vertebral syndrome is a set of rare abnormalities involving vertebral bodies, ribs, and abdominal wall.Case: We present a case of Lumbo-costo-vertebral syndrome in a 6-month old female infant who had a progressive swelling over the right lumbar area since birth. Clinical examination revealed a reducible swelling on the right flank with positive cough impulse. Ultrasonography showed a defect containing bowel loops in the right lumbar region. Chest X-ray revealed scoliosis and hemivertebrae with absent lower ribs on the right side. Computer tomography scan showed hernia sac containing the bowel and the right lobe of the liver with cross fused kidney.Conclusion; Lumbo-costo-vertebraly syndrome is a rare condtion which could be associated with different organ malformations. Simple closure or meshplasty could be done depending on the size of the defect.
The Association between Risk Factors and Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study in Iran
Authors: Soltani Lida , Sabzevari Sakine , Ravari Ali , Mirzaei Tayebeh , Bagherian Behnaz
Published: March 2021

BACKGROUND: Prodromal symptoms in individuals with risk factors remain challenging, even though myocardial infarction has been noted in research. This study determined the association of risk factors with patients’ baseline myocardial infarction related prodromal symptoms.METHODS: In a cross-sectional study, 154 Iranian men and women, mean age 59.62 ± 12.74 years were assessed in 2016–2017. The frequency besides severity of 33 prodromal symptoms and risk factors was assessed using McSweeney Prodromal Myocardial Infarction Symptom Survey.RESULTS: The main cardiac prodromal symptoms experienced by patients were chest pain/discomfort (n = 99, 64.30%), unusual fatigue (n = 78, 50.60%), and sleep disturbance (n = 33, 20.40%). Women experienced more prodromal symptoms than men (33.26 ± 21.88 vs. 25.48 ± 17.75). Among risk factors, only sex was associated with prodromal symptoms score (P < 0.05).CONCLUSION: The frequently experienced prodromal symptoms, i.e., before MI were chest pain/discomfort, unusual fatigue, and sleep disturbance. A crucial finding was the significant association between sex and prodromal symptoms. Identifying prodromal symptoms in patients with risk factors can prevent the incidence of myocardial infarction.
On Hydrogen Entanglements and Gravitation: a Lie Symmetry Approach
Authors: Manale JM
Published: March 2021

We depart from the popular view on how gravitation is generated. Ours is entanglement based. For an atom, hydrogen in this case, all subatomic particles, within and outside the nuclei, participate in this eternal dance. To test the idea, we use it to determine a formula for G, the universal gravitational constant. In the process, we note that the one-dimensional Schrodinger equation is not solved, as claimed. For example, existing solutions are silent on the quantum superposition principle. This we address through our modified symmetry group theoretical methods.
Disturbance-Region Removal on Landmark-less Registration of Craniofacial Images Acquired by CBCT and 3D Photography
Authors:   Chang Gung Craniofacial Center, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan, R.O.C, Wan Shu-Yen , Lo Lun-Jou , Chang Che-Yao
Published: March 2021

Superimposition of cranio-maxillofacial images acquired from cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and facial images acquired from three-dimensional photography (3D photography) can assist in diagnosis and surgical planning. Conventional approaches individually identified prominent facial landmarks on both modalities, respectively and assessed their correspondence. Considering, however, variation of facial expressions or drastic feature distortion when the face or head was imaged at different timing, landmark registration can become challenging. This paper proposes a disturbance-region removal (DRR) procedure to improve the efficacy of registration. The disturbance regions (DRs) are defined as those exhibiting strong responses in the concavity intensity maps that are computed from the facial surface mesh. Following this identification process for the DRs, an adapted symmetric region growing algorithm is used to form the connected DRs that are to be removed prior to superimposition of both modalities. The results show a twenty-eight percent better match of overall correspondence of the facial fiducial markers. Instead of being the registration guides in conventional approaches, in this study the fiducial markers are employed as only a means to assess the performance of registration
Occupational Therapist’s Role in Addressing Transition Support Through Life Skills
Authors:   , Parikh Rupa
Published: March 2021

The transition period from high school to postsecondary education has been shown to be a difficult time for youth, especially those with disabilities. The use of occupational therapists in transition services can positively affect a student's ability to attend postsecondary education. Guidance and support are necessary to teach these individuals life skills needed for future success in the transition to postsecondary education. This capstone project aims to assess the needs of students at the Winston school to identify occupational limitations in the area of life skills. Through identification of problem areas, a detailed program was created and implemented to meet the needs of this population during this difficult transition.
SPOŁECZNE RYZYKO MIGRACJI PRACY LUDNOŚCI W ZAKARPACIU W WARUNKACH ŚWIATOWEJ PANDEMII
Authors:   Uniwersytet Narodowy w Użhorodzie, Ruhlе Wiktoria , Novosad Kristina
Published: March 2021

Transgraniczna migracja zarobkowa jest powszechnym zjawiskiem międzynarodowym, odzwierciedla spontaniczny proces dystrybucji siły roboczej między krajowymi częściami gospodarki światowej, a korzystanie z zagranicznej siły roboczej jest w nowoczesnych warunkach uważane za integralną część normalnego procesu reprodukcji. W niektórych krajach aktywnie korzystających z pracy cudzoziemców istnieje uzależnienie całych sektorów gospodarki od importu siły roboczej. Głównymi cechami i trendami transgranicznej migracji zarobkowej na obecnym etapie jest wzrost czynników demograficznych migracji, poszerzenie geografii i skali, liczba i struktura przepływów migracyjnych, wzrost nielegalnej migracji, zróżnicowanie społeczno-kulturowych cech migrantów, feminizacja migracji i wykorzystania ruchów pracowników, problemy z zatrudnieniem
POLITICAL CYNICISM: UNIVERSAL SOVIET HERITAGE - AFTERTASTE – DANGER
Authors:   Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, Lavrynenko Hanna
Published: March 2021

Most modern challenges facing society are shaped by the political elite and the transience of political processes that drive its actions. Political realities daily challenge full-fledged development of modern society. Political pragmatism which is reflected in the nature of political decisions made by the elite, increasingly goes beyond what is permissible and turns into political cynicism. Of course transience of political cynicism’s spread cannot be called the 21st century’s phenomenon.
THE BORDER STRATEGY OF TOURISM AND RECREATIONAL AREAS DEVELOPMENT IN TERMS OF PANDEMIC COVID-19
Authors:   Uzhgorod National University, Warga Nataliia , Sribna Karolina , Hoblyk Yevhenii
Published: March 2021

The emergence of new directions of informal employment of the border region caused by the contradictory and complex nature of the transformation process, a significant deepening of disparities in the labor market, the complexity of the self-employment structure and the high level of labor migration.
LEGAL REGULATION OF PUBLIC FINANCIAL POLICY IN UKRAINE: CHALLENGES, IMPACT OF RISKS, LANDMARKS
Authors:   Dnipro Polytechnic National Technical University, Trofimova Larysa
Published: March 2021

The diverse geopolitical and economic life of society during the pandemic requires awareness of the analysis of the states’ effectiveness in implementing careful public financial policies and requires proper changes in the legal regulation of relations based on understanding of social, spiritual and legal values in the context of moral and physical health of humankind. The content and nature of legal regulation of public policy, financial crises, the development of democratic institutions, awareness of the impact of risks in balancing different interests in the formation and distribution of public finances and the nature of financial activities of the state affect the dynamics of reforms and socio-economic transformations in society that change the possibilities of mankind development and create the basis for the protection of state sovereignty.
THE COMPETENCE OF RISK ASSESSMENT IN THE STRUCTURE OF EDUCATIONAL CONTENT
Authors:   Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University, Baluta Halyna , Abdula Andrii ,   Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University, Olifer Olena ,   Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University
Published: March 2021

The current scientific and technological development demonstrates a prominent paradox: on the one hand, society seeks to accelerate the pace of development to achieve pragmatic results of scientific research; on the other hand, such rapid scientific and technological development causes dangerous transformations of biosocial reality characterized by a high degree of uncertainty of possible trends and scenarios. Global, fixed in time human-made and natural disasters lead to an understanding of the utopianism of the assurance that the consequences of probable changes can be considered in advance or predicted.
ANALYTICAL RESEARCH METHODS AT E-COMMERCE ENTERPRISES IN UKRAINE
Authors:   Vinnytsia Trade and Economic Institute of KNTEU, Lobacheva Irina , Koceruba Nataliya ,   Vinnytsia Trade and Economic Institute of KNTEU
Published: March 2021

With the development of information systems and technologies, their spread and improvement, mankind has invented a large number of ways to make life easier with the help of the Internet and electronics. The economy is also not standing still: for example, a few years ago, online stores became very popular, offering customers a wide range of products. Thanks to them, many different economic transactions are conducted every day via the Internet. As a result, the concept of e-commerce has developed rapidly. This term means doing business on global networks. In a simpler sense - trade via the Internet. In addition to stationary stores, various companies also open online ones. As a result, such companies have the opportunity to increase competitiveness, reduce costs associated with the sale of products and provide more useful and high-quality information about goods to their customers.
Aggressive Humor as a Negative Relational Maintenance Behavior during Times of Conflict
Authors: Anderson Whitney , DiTunnariello Nancy
Published: March 2021

This study explores how aggressive humor is used as a negative relational maintenance behavior during conflicts in romantic relationships. Negative relational maintenance behaviors are questionable interpersonal behaviors romantic partners use to relieve personal tensions about the state of the relationship while still keeping the relationship in existence. Twenty-six participants in committed romantic relationships participated in seven semi-structured group interviews, and transcripts from these group interviews were analyzed using inductive thematic analysis. This analysis revealed participants were motivated to use aggressive humor in conflict situations to cover up topics of discussion, elicit a response from their partners, and ease tension. Aggressive humor was enacted through sarcasm, repetition, and mimicking. These findings extend existing research on negative relational maintenance behaviors and provide insight to the “dark side” of maintaining romantic relationships.
Exploring the Influence of Teacher Language on Fourth Grade Students’ Mindsets: A Multi-Case Study
Authors: Rau Abby
Published: March 2021

With a shift in education today toward increased student talk, collaboration, and ownership of learning, the words that teachers choose to weave throughout their instruction and interactions with students are even more crucial. The purpose of this qualitative multi-case study was to explore the shift in students’ mindsets within an environment thick with process-oriented language with a focus on the inevitability of problems while learning. Research questions focused on the impact of specific teacher language, student reactions to challenging situations, and shifts in student language and perceptions of themselves as learners (mindset). The participants, two male and one female, attended 4th grade in a public elementary school in a rural Midwestern community in the US. Student written response to scenarios, interviews, student mindset survey responses, videotaped classroom instruction, and student daily written reflection served as data sources. Using a constant comparative method of analysis, the author analyzed these data sources throughout the study in an open-coding process. As students learned in this process-oriented language rich environment, their mindsets shifted as their focus gradually moved from speed to content to process. Students incorporated language focused on growth and problem-solving strategies into their written reflections and interactions in the classroom. Suggestions for further research include exploring teacher language with regard to both students’ mindsets and academic achievement, as well as the implications of parent involvement.
Improving Data Quality and Avoiding Pitfalls of Online Text-Based Focus Groups: A Practical Guide
Authors: Vicsek Lilla
Published: March 2021

Despite the fact that there are several practical advantages of online typed focus groups, this type of group questioning has not spread as widely as had been expected when it appeared as a new research option. One of the reasons for that might be that a major risk of these text-based focus groups is inadequate data quality. Unless certain measures are taken to prevent this, an analysis can face the problem of not being rich enough and not digging deep enough – which are often important criteria for good qualitative analysis. This article discusses how to deal with the problem and other possible pitfalls of this type of group discussion, and gives practical advice on how to obtain the best results from such discussions. It also gives suggestions which can be useful if a free chat platform is being used to conduct these groups. It argues that even nowadays with other online techniques available, online text-based focus groups can be useful – if executed properly.
Using a Non-Judgmental Stance to Promote Trustworthiness in Action Research
Authors: Gabarre Serge , Gabarre Cécile , Din Rosseni
Published: March 2021

This article describes the use of action research to increase trustworthiness through a non-judgmental approach. Two foreign language lecturers implemented an action research to improve their teaching with the use of Facebook and mobile devices. In order to remain open to all possible interpretation of the events and to incite their students to provide them with honest feedback, they openly adopted a non-judgmental stance. As a result, students freely revealed how they used funds which were given to them to access mobile Internet. Findings showed that not all students used the money as was anticipated by the lecturers, and that they spoke without restraints on the matter. This behavior has led the researchers to reflect on how this stance helped validate the trustworthiness of the data for the research, and encouraged them to focus on not judging their informants.
Every Day You Are Improving: How College Students View the Educational Impact of World of Warcraft
Authors: Alawami Nariman , Ku Heng-Yu
Published: March 2021

The purpose of the study was to explore college students’ experiences with playing World of Warcraft (WoW) and their views on the application of WoW in educational settings. A qualitative case study design was used to interview three participants who were selected purposively from a Midwestern university. Findings revealed that players thought that playing WoW was fun, relaxing, motivating, but sometimes almost to the point of addiction. The findings also support student perceptions of generalization of teamwork, cooperating, socializing, academic skills, and time management skills learned and practiced in playing WoW to academic settings. Playing WoW games can provide an important link between the virtual world and the real world as players develop academic, time management, collaborative, and critical thinking skills.
Through the Dark Jungle: One Family’s Escape from Cambodia’s Genocide
Authors: Haberlin Steve
Published: March 2021

During the 1970s, the communist Khmer Rouge ruled with an iron fist. As part of its “re-education” process, Cambodia residents were stripped of their possessions and forced to work in labor camps. Many lacked food, basic health care, and other necessities and, by the time the Vietnamese overthrew the Khmer Rouge in 1979, between one to two million people died. This oral history chronicled one family’s story of survival and eventual escape from Cambodia’s genocide. The researcher interviewed four family members, who recollected the events and presented accounts in their own words. The themes of living a harsh existence, fear, following orders, death and suffering, and support from others are explored as possible contributing factors to the family’s survival.
Hello Bordello: Transformative Learning through Contesting the Master Narrative of the Cathouse
Authors: Voelkel Micki , Henehan Shelli
Published: March 2021

Miss Laura’s Social Club is a restored Victorian brothel that serves as the visitors’ center for Fort Smith, Arkansas. Miss Laura’s reflects the values and power structures of the community in which it exists reinforcing the dominance of privileged white males. This qualitative study analyzed the results of three previous studies about Miss Laura’s—a case study, a social science portraiture study, and an embedded thematic analysis. The primary research question was What is the master narrative of Miss Laura’s Social Club? The original case study consisted of semi-structured interviews with three docents and 16 visitors to the site, four site visits, and a textual analysis of online marketing materials. Using emergent coding the researchers developed three key areas in which they critiqued and contested the narrative of Miss Laura’s: (1) the madams were depicted as feminist figures; (2) the prostitutes were depicted using “Cinderella” imagery; and (3) the narrative explicitly excluded the stories of those who were not privileged and white. Discussion points included the conflict inherent in Miss Laura’s dual roles as a marketing tool and as a museum, the transformative learning the researchers experienced, and the responsibilities of adult educators and museum staff to represent marginalized voices.
Becoming and Being a Student: A Heideggerian Analysis of Physiotherapy Students’ Experiences
Authors: Hamshire Claire , Jack Kirsten
Published: March 2021

This three-year, longitudinal, narrative study sought to explore physiotherapy students’ stories of their undergraduate experiences to gain an insight into the process of being a student, with an interpretation of the philosophy of Heidegger as a possible horizon for understanding. The central aim was to listen to students’ stories told in their own words over a series of narrative interviews throughout their degree programme. The first author [CH] interviewed six students a minimum of five occasions and at each interview they were encouraged with a narrative prompt to tell the stories of their experiences as a series of episodes beginning and finishing wherever and however they felt was most appropriate. Framework analysis of the stories revealed that each individual’s experience of university life was multi-layered, and the use of Heideggerian philosophical tenets to inform our interpretation allowed a more insightful exploration of the students’ experiences; providing a greater understanding of what being a student meant for these particular students. This study underlines the importance of listening to students to understand their being so that we might understand individual needs and tailor support accordingly.
Good Vibrations: Charting the Dominant and Emergent Discursive Regimes of Sex Toys
Authors: Rossolatos George
Published: March 2021

Sex toys promote a new consumptive ethos whose significance may be adequately outlined by attending to the institutional implications of this product category’s consumption. By drawing on Foucault’s theory of sexuality and the technologies of the self that materialize with the aid of discursive formations about sexuality, as well as on relevant sociological and ethnographic insights, I undertake a qualitative content analysis on a corpus of 100 sex toys’ product reviews from popular magazines and web sites in order to identify how the discourse about sex toys is articulated in terms of three dominant categories of sexual scripts (Simon & Gagnon, 2007), viz. cultural scenarios, interpersonal scripts and intrapsychic scripts. By opening up the discussion to broader cultural issues, I outline how the consumption experience of sex toys, as articulated in the reviews’ discursive formations, facilitates the emergence of new consumer trends, particularly with reference to orgasm-on-the-go and no-touch-orgasm, while redefining existent ones.
EFFECT OF CAREER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES AND REWARDS SATISFACTION ON TURNOVER INTENTION: MEASURING MODERATING EFFECT OF SUPERVISOR SUPPORT
Authors:   Institute of Business and Technology, Karachi., Umar Muhammad
Published: March 2021

Purpose: Expansion of pharmaceutical firms in Pakistan the turnover intention has become a major problem in the current era. The purpose of current study is to analyze the role of career growth opportunities and rewards satisfaction on turnover intention “measuring moderating effect of supervisor support”. Methodology: This study is based on pharmaceutical sector of Pakistan and used survey form to collect primary data from professional and management audience they belonged to pharmaceutical sectors. Findings: Finding of the study demonstrated that the supervisor support moderates the strength of the relationship between career growth opportunities and turnover intention and also moderates the effect of rewards satisfaction and turnover intention. Furthermore, current study revealed that the career growth opportunities, rewards satisfaction, and supervisor support have a positively significant direct effect on turnover intention.
Hubungan Pengetahuan Dan Sikap Keluarga Terhadap Pemberantasan Sarang Nyamuk Demam Berdarah Dengue
Authors: Kurniawan Wawan , Agustini Aat
Published: March 2021

Penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue (DBD) merupakan salah satu kejadian inkonvensional (KLB) yang masih sering terjadi di dunia saat ini. Kasus DBD terbanyak terjadi di Kabupaten Majalengka yaitu UPTD Puskesmas Cigasong sebanyak 15 kasus (13,3%). Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap keluarga tentang pemberantasan sarang nyamuk demam berdarah dengue di wilayah kerja UPTD Puskesmas Cigasong Kabupaten Majalengka Tahun 2018. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian kuantitatif di Cigasong, Kabupaten Majalenka, pada tahun 2018 sebanyak 99 orang menggunakan teknik auxiliary purpose. Analisis data meliputi analisis univariat menggunakan distribusi frekuensi dan analisis bivariat menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kurang dari separuh (30,3%) rumah tangga yang telah memberantas sarang nyamuk DBD, kurang dari separuh (46,5%) rumah tangga yang tidak berpengetahuan, dan sebagian kecil (20,2%) rumah tangga yang bersikap negatif. Hubungan pengetahuan keluarga dan sikap keluarga terhadap pemberantasan sarang nyamuk DBD terjadi di wilayah kerja Puskesmas Cigasong Kabupaten Majalenka tahun 2018. Petugas kesehatan perlu meningkatkan kegiatan sosialisasi untuk pemberantasan sarang nyamuk, melaksanakan program pemberantasan nyamuk secara konvensional melalui pengurangan dan pemberantasan kabut, serta membiarkan keluarga atau masyarakat membasmi sarang nyamuk melalui penguburan, drainase dan daur ulang waduk agar tidak terpengaruh oleh kerja sama bersama. menjadi sarang nyamuk, dan aktif memperoleh informasi dari berbagai media pemberantasan sarang nyamuk.
The Effect of Company Growth, Current Ratio and Leverage Ratio of Dividend Policy in Trade, Services, and Companies Investment That is on The IDX
Authors: Daulat Tambun Saribu Holfian , Januardin Januardin
Published: March 2021

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Company Growth, Current Ratio and Leverage Ratio on Dividend Policy in Trade, Services and Investment Companies in the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2014-2018. The independent variables used in this study are, Company Growth, Current Ratio and Debt Equity Ratio while the dependent variable is dividend policy. The sampling method used was purposive sampling technique. The number of samples obtained was 15 companies. The data used in this research is secondary data. Analysis techniques The analysis model uses multiple linear regression equations. The results show that partially the leverage ratio has a negative effect on dividend policy. The results of this study indicate simultaneously, Company Growth, Current Ratio and Debt Equity Ratio significantly influence dividend policy with a significance level of 0,000. Adjusted Square value shows the results of 12.7% of the dividend policy influenced while the remaining 87.3% is influenced by other variables outside this study.
El hospital como personaje
Authors: Neubarth Fernando
Published: March 2021

Jean-Noël Fabiani es médico, jefe del departamento de cirugía cardiovascular del Hospital Europeo Georges Pompidou de París y profesor de historia médica en la Universidad de París-Descartes. Autor de numerosos libros, fue también uno de los primeros cirujanos del programa Médicos Sin Fronteras
Peran Komunikasi Keluarga dalam Mencegah Perilaku Bulliying Remaja
Authors: Fathiyah
Published: March 2021

Proses komunikasi berlangsung dalam setiap aspek kehidupan, termasuk dalam lapisan masyarakat dan lapisan keluarga.  Ketika manusia melakukan interaksi satu sama lainnya, kadang-kadang mengarah pada perilaku bullying. Perilaku bullying sering ditemukan di berbagai situasi sosial, yang kerap pelakunya adalah remaja. Tulisan ini mengkaji dan memaparkan peran komunikasi keluarga dalam mencagah perilaku bullying oleh remaja. (1) Perilaku bullying dapat terjadi karena beberapa faktor antara lain: keluarga, sekolah, faktor kelompok sebaya, kondisi lingkungan sosial serta  tayangan televise dan media cetak. Berbagai komunikasi keluarga dalam pencegahan perilaku bullying bagi anak meliputi: (2) Untuk mencegah bullying harus diupayakan proses komunikasi keluarga yang efektif yaitu: respek, dan audible;
Selenyumun Bitki Metabolizması ve Tarımsal Kullanımı
Authors: TOPUZ Ayşe , TOPAL Nurdoğan
Published: March 2021

Ana kaynağı toprak olan selenyum 1817 yılında keşfinden bu yana araştırmacıların ilgisini çekmektedir. Farklı yük ve formlarda bulunan selenyum toprak killerinde ve suyunda inorganik formda bulunurken bitkiler, bitkiler ile beslenen hayvanlar, bazı deniz ürünleri ve insanlarda organik formda bulunmaktadır. İnsanlar ve hayvanlar için temel bir mikro besin elementi olan ve aşırı miktarda alındığında toksiditeye neden olan selenyumun ana selenyum kaynağı bitkilerdir. Selenyumun kanser, kardiyovasküler hastalıklar ve viral enfeksiyonların yanı sıra tiroid ve bağışıklık sistemi fonksiyonları, doğurganlık ve yaşlanmanın önlenmesindeki önemini çeşitli araştırmalar göstermiştir. Bitkiler, Selenyumun topraktan besin zincirine geri dönüştürülmesinde ve taşınmasında benzersiz bir rol oynar. Tarımsal ürünlerde Se konsantrasyonu, topraktaki Se içeriğine ve biyoyararlanımına bağlıdır. Değişen çevre ve iklim şartlarında gıda güvenliği sorunu daha da artış gösterecektir. Söz konusu bu koşullarda pratikte çok uygulanmayan bir uygulama olan mikro element uygulamalarının etkisi daha da bariz bir şekilde görülecektir. Tarımsal açıdan selenyum kullanımı, artı ve eksi getirililerin bilinmesi selenyum ile ilgili yapılacak çalışmalar için önemlidir. Bu derleme, insan sağlığı açısından önemli olan selenyumun bitkilerdeki metabollik davranışlarını ve özellikle mutlak alınması gerekli bir element olmamasına rağmen stres fizyolojisindeki önemini ortaya koymak amacıyla yapılmıştır.
The Entrepreneurial University Model and Policy Implications for University Governance in Vietnam Public Universities
Authors:   University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University Hanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam, Dinh Van Toan
Published: March 2021

Along with the advances of science and technology, higher education has had a substantial transformation towards autonomy associated with entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. Vietnam is facing the challenges of changes in governance for public universities. From the general theory and academic literature review of the entrepreneurial university, especially in organizational structure, the article offers policy suggestions to promote university governance in line with the trend of the transformation of entrepreneurial university model for public universities in Vietnam.
The International Tourism Performance Amidst Several Intervention Events: More than 20 Years of Multi Input Intervention Analysis in Bali, Jakarta, and Kepulauan Riau Provinces
Authors: Purwa Taly , Atmanegara Eviyana
Published: March 2021

As one of the priority sectors in economic development of Indonesia, tourism is expected to be the main key in accelerating economic and social growth, hence reducing poverty. The tourism performance, especially international tourism market, is highly prone to intervention events that can reduce the number of inbound tourists and produce a negative impact on economic development of the destination country. Therefore, anticipating and mitigating various intervention events is necessary to maintain the performance of the tourism sector in Indonesia. This study investigates the magnitude and patterns of impact of several intervention events on the number of international visitor arrivals via the three main ports of entry of Indonesia, i.e. Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Ngurah Rai Airport, and Batam Port. The multi input intervention models were constructed by covering intervention events, i.e. terrorism, disease pandemic, global financial crisis, natural disaster, and government policy, occurring in a relatively long time span, more than two decades, from January 1999 to August 2020. The results show that an intervention event does not always have a significant impact on the number of international visitor arrivals at the three main ports of entry. Generally, all intervention events can lead to a decrease in the number of international visitor arrivals but with different magnitude and pattern, with the biggest and longest impact is caused by COVID-19 pandemic. The direct or non-delayed pattern of impact only appears for terrorism and natural disaster that affect the number of international visitor arrivals via Ngurah Rai Airport.
ESCUELA, FAMILIA Y COMUNIDAD ESCENARIO ESTRATÉGICO PARA LA GESTIÓN EDUCATIVA EN CONTEXTOS RURALES.
Authors: Mecía-Montenegro Antonio Miguel
Published: March 2021

Las instituciones educativas, se encuentran inmersas en un cambio continuo de su entorno educativo, de la comunidad en la cual se encuentra y de las herramientas pedagógicas de las cuales disponen. Es por ello, que se hace imperioso la vinculación escuela, familia y comunidad. Para tal fin, el presente estudio tiene como objetivo establecer la relación escuela, familia y comunidad, como escenario estratégico para la gestión educativa en contextos rurales. Investigación realizada bajo el paradigma positivista, con un enfoque cuantitativo. El diseño de investigación fue de campo, de nivel descriptivo. La población objeto de estudio fueron 23 docentes del Liceo Bolivariano Campaña Admirable, ubicado en el municipio Acevedo, parroquia Ribas del Estado Miranda, adscrito al Núcleo Escolar Rural La Marinera. La muestra fue de tipo censal. La técnica fue la encuesta y el instrumento el cuestionario. Entre los resultados se tiene que el 52% de los docentes consultados contestaron que los representantes no asisten a la institución cuando son convocados, mientras que el 70% que la comunidad no se incorpora a las actividades institucionales. Como conclusión, se establece que el fortalecimiento de la gestión escolar por parte de la escuela, familia y comunidad, es una necesidad y una aspiración del proceso educativo desde hace muchos años, por lo cual se debe buscar la integración de la escuela, familia y comunidad como una triada monolítica en todo el proceso educativo, para el beneficio de los estudiantes del Liceo Bolivariano Campaña Admirable.
PROGRAMA DE FORMACION TEOLÓGICA PARA PROFESIONALES DE AYUDA DE LA PROVINCIA DE HUANCAYO – JUNÍN.
Authors: Gullo-Rodríguez Salvatore
Published: March 2021

Proponer un programa de formación teológica para profesionales de ayuda de la provincia de Huancayo - Junín, fundamentado en las teorías de los doctores Viktor E. Frankl y José Dunker fue el objetivo de esta investigación. Metodológicamente, enmarcada dentro del paradigma positivista con un enfoque cuantitativo. modalidad proyecto factible. La población estuvo constituida por 70 profesionales de la Provincia de Huancayo – Junín. Siendo la muestra conformada por 30 profesionales de las áreas de psiquiatras, psicólogos, orientadores y educadores. Esta investigación se abordó en dos fases: diagnóstico de las necesidades del profesional de ayuda para descifrar el enfoque teológico de la conducta humana y el diseño del programa para los profesionales de ayuda. Como técnica de recolección de datos se empleó la encuesta. El análisis de los resultados se realizó a través de la estadística descriptiva. Los resultados mostraron que el 50% de los profesionales consultados opinaron que sí, han aplicado conceptos religiosos en el campo laboral y un 77% expresó que si desean tener formación en el campo de la teología. Concluyendo, que los profesionales de ayuda y sus pacientes o clientes requieren de formación y capacitación teológica como herramienta holística necesaria en los procesos de orientación terapéutica con el fin de ayudarlos a entender el comportamiento humano en el ámbito social de manera integral.
Mustaqillik davri adabiyotida ramzlar: Amir Xudoyberdi she’rlari misolida
Authors: Namazova Manzura
Published: March 2021

Ramzlar har doim ishning semantik nuqtai nazarini kengaytiradi, o'quvchiga muallifning "maslahatlariga" asoslanib hayotning turli hodisalarini birlashtiradigan uyushmalar tarmog'ini shakllantirishga imkon beradi. Ramziy tasavvurlar yozuvchilar tomonidan hayotiylik illyosini yo'q qilish maqsadida qo'llaniladi, bu ko'pincha o'quvchilarda paydo bo'lib, noaniqliklarni, yaratgan tasvirlarning semantik chuqurligini ta'kidlaydi Ushbu maqolada shuningdek mustaqillik yillaridagi adabiy muhit haqida soz boradi. Vatanni madh etuvchi va uni sevishga undovchi sherlarning yuzaga kelishi va shu orinda Amir Xudoyberdining Hazrati ozbek sheri talqin keltirib otilgan. Sanat va adabiyotdagi ramzning ilm - fandagi ramzdan kora tasirchan bolishining asosiy sababi unda voqea - hodisalar ijodkorning aql - tafakkuri, qalb quvvati bilan boyitilganidadir. Sanatkor ularga oz his  tuygulari, hissiyotlari bilan jilo beradi.  Shuning uchun ham biz ushbu maqolada Amir Xudoyberdi asarlariga murojaat etdik.
Applying Fractional Strategies on Number Line among Primary School Students
Authors: Hoon Teoh Sian , Narayanan Geethanjali , Singh Parmjit
Published: March 2021

The teaching and learning of fractions have been getting public attention since it is one of the most problematic topics among primary and secondary students. This study aims to investigate to what extent the primary school pupils apply fractional strategies to solve problems on number line. This study was conducted using a qualitative methodology. The data were collected from task-based clinical interviews. The subjects of this study were selected among the Year Five students in Malaysia. A total of eight students participated in this study. This study revealed three types of fractional strategies. They are (1) finding an interval in fractions on number line, (2) applying concepts of decimal and interchange with fraction, and (3) comparing values of fractions. The findings showed achieving fractions arithmetic proficiency is crucial in developing the knowledge of fraction magnitude representations on the number line.
Factors Influencing High Academic Achievement of Stateless Migrant Children in Tak Province, Thailand
Authors: Chobphon Peson
Published: March 2021

The knowledge gained from this study will contribute to the field of migrant education and could encourage policymakers and educators to implement education programmes to both meet the needs and enable the success of migrant children. This multi-case study examined five factors—family, individual, school/teacher, peer group, and community/culture—that influenced the academic achievement of migrant children. The key participants were six migrant children in Grade 6 in two Royal Thai Government schools in Mae Sot, Tak Province, Thailand, three class teachers, and six caregivers. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and observations. Creswell’s five steps of qualitative data analysis was used: organising and preparing data, reading through all data, coding the data, interrelating the themes, and interpreting the meaning of themes. The seven themes were as follows: (1) the value of education; (2) parents/guardians as important agents to support their children’s education; (3) individual characteristics contributing to good grades; (4) the impact of peer relationships; (5) healthy relationships with school and teachers; (6) the power of the community; and (7) gratitude as a motivation for a high level of education.
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Depression and Anxiety in Adolescents Residing in Malay-operated Non-government-run Sheltered Homes in Selangor, Malaysia
Authors: Mukhtar Firdaus , Ding Wai-Eng , Lye Munn Sann , Awang Hamidin , Munawar Khadeeja
Published: March 2021

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of depression, anxiety, and the associated factors among 632 adolescents (age range: 13-17 years, Mage = 14.47, SD = 1.32) staying in sheltered homes in Malaysia. The Malay versions of the Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale were applied. The overall prevalence of mild to severe depression and anxiety in this study was 70.9% and 82.3% respectively, with 64.1% for comorbidity of both symptoms. Specifically, the prevalence rates of minimal, mild, moderate, and severe depressive symptoms were 29.1%, 38.4%, 22.4%, and 10.1% respectively whereas the prevalence rates of minimal, mild, moderate, and severe anxiety symptoms were 17.7%, 27.7%, 33.2%, and 21.4% respectively. The severity of negative automatic thoughts increased with the severity of depression and anxiety. Age, anxiety, negative automatic thoughts, and self-esteem were significantly associated with depression while depression, negative automatic thought, and anger were significantly associated with anxiety. The high rates of depression and anxiety among adolescents residing in the sheltered homes indicate the need to identify these at-risk populations and provide trained personnel who can deliver psychiatric and psychological services at sheltered homes.