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A Mediation Model of Intrinsic Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction To Develop Aircraft Technician Performance
Authors: Prinandita Prinandita , Moeins Anoesyirwan , Zain Yuli 
Published: December 2024

The purpose of this study is to analyze the influence of training programs on technician intrinsic motivation, the influence of training programs on technician performance, intrinsic motivation is a mediating variable between training programs on technician performance, the influence of training programs on technician job satisfaction, and job satisfaction is a mediating variable between training programs on the performance of aircraft technicians of PT GMF AeroAsia Tbk. The target population in this study is 3061 Aircraft Technicians who work in Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance of PT GMF AeroAsia Tbk in the working areas of Jakarta, Medan, Surabaya, Denpasar, and Makassar. The sample size was 210 respondents. Sampling applied probability sampling techniques, using a survey method with questionnaire instruments. The data was processed and analyzed using SPSS software. The results of the study showed a positive and significant influence of the training program on the intrinsic motivation of technicians, there was a positive and significant influence of the training program on the performance of technicians, intrinsic motivation was a mediating variable between the training program on the performance of technicians, there was a positive and significance influence the training program on the job satisfaction of technicians and the job satisfaction was a mediating variable between the training program on the performance of PT Aircraft Technicians GMF AeroAsia Tbk. Based on the results of the determination test, the contribution of the influence was prevented on work performance by 69.1%.
The Employer Branding of Cultural Heritage Hotel’s Impact on Electronic Word of Mouth
Authors: Harimurti Wibisono , Rufaidah Popy 
Published: December 2024

This study aims to determine the effect of employer branding on electronic word of mouth in one of the cultural heritage hotels. Data were collected through a survey distributed to 121 employees population of one of the hotels in Bandung. In this study, the independent variable employer branding uses four dimensions, namely work culture, salary and incentives, diversity and ethics, and CSR. As for the dependent variable electronic word of mouth, the dimensions used are volume and valance. These dimensions were adopted from previous studies that used employer branding and electronic word of mouth as the main focus of research. Hypothesis testing, validity, and reliability were tested using PLS-SEM as the analysis method. The research results that have been stated, show that employer branding affects electronic word of mouth in employees and the effect of employer branding on electronic word of mouth is positive and significant.
Implementation of Verified Containers Carried on Ships (Gross Mass and Container Verification) – VGM at Belawan Container Terminal
Authors: Jumriani Jumriani , Rachman Subehana , Rahma Annisa , Asnur Asnur 
Published: December 2024

Abstract: Implementation of Verified Containers Carried on Ships (Verified Gross Mass of Container) – VGM at Belawan Container Terminal (Research Team Supriadi and Christy Pongkessu). In an effort to improve shipping safety and minimize the risk of damage or accidents at sea due to load imbalance and overloading on ships, in May 2014 the International Maritime Organization - The Maritime Safety Committee (IMOMSC) has decided to approve changes to The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 Chapter VI Article 2 concerning the requirements for verifying the gross weight of containers (Verified Gross Mass of Container/ VGM). Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is validated container weight information using scales that have been certified and accounted for by a verifier. This study aims to determine the implementation and impact of the implementation of Verified Gross Mass (VGM) at Belawan Port. This research was conducted at Belawan Port located in Medan City, North Sumatra, Indonesia for 6 (six) months, namely from May to October 2023. The type of research used is qualitative research. Qualitative research methods are research methods based on the philosophy of postpositivism, data collection techniques with triangulation (combined), inductive/qualitative data analysis. Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that Belawan Port has implemented the Verified Gross Mass (VGM) procedure in accordance with SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) regulations. This process involves verifying the gross weight of containers before loading onto ships using appropriate weighing equipment. The main impact of implementing Verified Gross Mass (VGM) is increasing the safety of container ship navigation. By ensuring the correct gross weight of containers, ports can prevent ship accidents caused by gross weight inaccuracies.

Keywords: Shipping Safety, Containers, Verified Gross Mass
The role of job crafting in linking empowering leadership and job performance
Authors: Peral Sergio L. , Davidovitz Jesse 
Published: December 2024

Orientation: Job crafting involves employees proactively shaping their job demands and resources, such as physical or relational job boundaries, leading to positive outcomes such as increased meaningfulness and job performance. Leadership is a key catalyst for job crafting within organisations. This study explores how empowering leadership influences job crafting behaviour and, in turn, impacts job performance.Research purpose: This research aimed to examine the mediating effect of job crafting on the relationship between empowering leadership and job performance (task and contextual performance).Motivation for the study: Limited research has explored how empowering leadership shapes employee job crafting behaviours and their subsequent performance. The mechanisms through which leadership drives job crafting remain underexplored.Research approach/design and method: A quantitative, cross-sectional survey design was used, with data collected from 261 employees.Main findings: Mediational analyses supported the hypotheses. All job crafting dimensions, except for decreasing hindrance demands, mediated the relationship between empowering leadership and job performance.Practical/managerial implications: Organisations should foster autonomy, power-sharing, and developmental support to encourage employees to proactively shape their jobs, enhancing performance outcomes.Contribution/value-add: This study highlights empowering leadership as a key antecedent to job crafting behaviour and underscores its role in promoting proactive workplace behaviours and improved performance.
Assessment of Fetal Cardiac Function by Tissue Doppler Technique in Normal Fetuses of Cairo governorate
Authors: Maher Abdel R.M. , Mohammed Ahmed Mohammed A.S. , El-Rashidy Mahmoud I. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Background and aim
The effectiveness of tissue Doppler imaging has been outlined in recent studies. This study aims to establish adjusted reference ranges and study the influence of gestational age (GA) and estimated fetal weight (EFW) on tissue Doppler cardiac function measures.

Patients and methods
This was a cross-sectional study. The study included 385 healthy pregnancies between the GAs of 18 and 42 weeks who were getting ultrasound scan between May 2019 and May 2021. The inclusion criteria were singleton pregnancy without fetal malformations and healthy pregnant women, and those with established medical issues or pregnancy complications were excluded.

Results
The Mean±SD right myocardial performance index (Rt MPI) was 0.46±0.093 for 18–42 weeks of gestation. The Rt MPI seems to be slightly decreased with GA and EFW. The Rt MPI had no correlation with maternal age, BMI, or parity, with P values of 0.5, 0.6, and 0.2, respectively. Median Rt MPI was found to be relatively constant and had a slight decrease from 18 to 42 weeks of gestation.

Conclusion
Fetal Rt MPI remains stable and slightly decreased against GA in second and third trimesters. It may create EFW and GA-adjusted reference range foundation for future investigations.
Impact of ‘tutorial classes’ on learning outcomes, among medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Raju S. Venkata V.G. , Chebrolu Srinivas , Potti Rajesh , DCU Sivakumar 
Published: December 2024

Background and aim
Tutorial classes are an interactive and student-centered teaching method that promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and active learning. They provide a platform for students to engage with their peers and instructors in a supportive and collaborative environment. This meta-analysis aims to synthesize the existing literature on the role of tutorial classes in learning outcomes among medical students.

Patients and methods
A systematic search of electronic databases was conducted to identify relevant studies published up to September 2021. A meta-analysis was conducted using Review Manager 5.4 software, by considering 22 articles published worldwide. The risk of publication bias was assessed using funnel plots and Egger’s test.

Results and analysis
Eight studies were randomized controlled trials, seven were quasi-experimental studies, and seven were observational studies. The sample size of the studies ranged from 30 to 500 students. The duration of the intervention varied from 4 weeks to 12 months. The pooled effect size of the 22 studies showed that tutorial classes had a statistically significant positive effect on learning outcomes among medical students (P<0.001). There was significant heterogeneity among the included studies (P<0.001).

Conclusion
Tutorial classes have a significant positive effect on learning outcomes among medical students, and their use should be encouraged in medical education. Further research is needed to optimize their effectiveness and ensure their continued use in medical curricula.
Epidemiological assessment of essential life skills and its determinants among adolescents in an urban slum area
Authors: Bose Kritanjali Sahu , Lavangare Sujata , Bose Aritra 
Published: December 2024

Introduction:
Life skills encompass a broad spectrum of psychological and interpersonal abilities essential for leading healthy and productive lives. This holistic approach, addressing knowledge, attitude, and skills, aims to modify behavior and foster balanced development. Life skills are crucial for supporting the mental health and competency of young individuals facing the challenges of adolescence – a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood.

Material and Methods:
This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in a slum in Mumbai, where 158 adolescents (10–19 years) were selected by systematic random sampling. The sociodemographic profile and life skills were assessed among the study participants. The questionnaire for the measurement of life skills consisted of five domains: Time management, communication, leadership, goal setting, and coping skills.

Results:
Results revealed that skills of time management, goal setting, acquiring coping skills, and global life skills scores improved with the age significantly. Females exhibited better time management, which correlated with overall life skills. The literacy levels of parents influenced adolescents’ communication and leadership skills.

Conclusions:
Recognizing the nuanced influences on life skills development, interventions should address individual capacities and broader socioenvironmental factors. By fostering comprehensive life skills, interventions can contribute to the holistic well-being and positive development of adolescents facing diverse challenges in their transitional phase between childhood and adulthood.
Investigating the Effect of Ear Canal Length on Improving Earplugs and Earmuffs Performance at 400 and 500 Hz Frequencies
Authors: Ebrahimi Hossein , Forouharmajd Farhad , Pourabdian Siamak , Nazaryan Kamyar 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Aim:
The aim of this study was noise reduction at 400 Hz and 500 Hz frequencies using earplugs and earmuffs, by varying the length of a simulated ear canal.

Methods:
This descriptive, analytical, and cross-sectional study was conducted in a laboratory environment using a simulated human hearing system based on the anatomical characteristics of the ear. Two types of earplugs and two types of earmuffs were tested. Using LABVIEW software, sound at 400 Hz and 500 Hz frequencies was generated by an ev-av150e sound generator at an 80 dB sound pressure level (weight A) with pink noise through a desktop speaker. A measurement microphone (1/2”, B and K brand) placed at the end of the ear canal, acting as the tympanic membrane, transmitted the received waves to a Data AcQuisition (DAQ) processing center system. Measurements were conducted for ear canal lengths of 20, 25, and 35 mm to assess the noise reduction capabilities of the hearing protection devices at these lengths. The data, reflecting sound attenuation across different lengths and devices, were evaluated and analyzed using SPSS version 26 for comparison under variable conditions.

Results:
There was a significant relationship between changes in the length of the external ear canal and the amount of noise reduction at 400 Hz and 500 Hz frequencies when using earplugs and earmuffs (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
The results indicated that the performance of earplugs and earmuffs differed at these frequencies. Specifically, the effectiveness of earplugs increased with longer ear canal lengths, whereas the effectiveness of earmuffs decreased with longer ear canal lengths.
QRISK 3® and ASCVD Risk Calculator in Patients with Diabetes and Their Correlation with Coronary Artery Calcium Scores
Authors: Kannan Subramanian , Venkataraman Murali M. B. , Chandorkar Salila S. 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Diabetes mellitus is an independent risk factor for asymptomatic cardiovascular disease (CVD). The QRISK 3® score and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk scores determine the risk of developing CVD over 10 years. The CT coronary artery calcium score (CACS) is a non-invasive imaging modality that identifies sub-clinical atherosclerosis. We studied the correlation between the QRISK 3® and ASCVD scores and the CACS and determined the cut-off for QRISK 3® and ASCVD scores that corresponded to a moderate or accentuated CACS (≥100).

Methods:
In this prospective study, outpatients with diabetes and no prior coronary artery disease (CAD) or their equivalents, or having symptoms suggestive of angina or heart failure, had their QRISK 3® and ASCVD scores calculated. They subsequently underwent 256 slice cardiac CT, and CACS was calculated by the Agatston method.

Results:
A statistically significant correlation (r = 0.28) was found between QRISK 3® and ASCVD with CACS (P = 0.004 and P = 0.007, respectively). A QRISK® score >23 and ASCVD score >10 predicted a CACS score >100 with sensitivities of 85% and 90%, respectively.

Conclusion:
The QRISK 3® and ASCVD scores can be used to triage patients who require further evaluation with CACS to determine the risk of future CVD.
The Role of Neck Ultrasonography and Nuclear Imaging in the Diagnosis of Congenital Hypothyroidism
Authors: Sumathy Soundararajan , Palanivel Sengottaiyan , Nagaraju Kethipalli , Harisankar Chidambaram N. B. , Ashokraja Jeyaraj , Senthilkumar Jayachandran , Sreenivasan Palaniyappan , Sridhar Subbiah 
Published: December 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common preventable cause of mental retardation, and the two important causes of CH are thyroid dysgenesis and dyshormonogenesis. Thyroid imaging is an integral part of identifying the specific aetiology of CH. We aimed to study the aetiological profile of CH and compare the imaging findings of ultrasonography (USG) and nuclear scintigraphy.

Methods:
It is a prospective, cross-sectional study conducted over 3 years. The clinical, USG, and technetium-99 m (99 mTc) scintigraphy reports of CH children were analysed.

Results:
Sixty-two CH children were included in the study with an equal male-to-female ratio (1.1:1). There was a significant association between parental consanguinity and CH observed in 35.5% of cases (P = 0.006). In USG neck, 44 (71%) had normal and/or enlarged thyroid glands at the eutopic location, 16 (27.4%) cases had an absent gland, and ectopic as well as hypoplastic unilateral gland was observed in one (1.6%) each. Among 35 children, who underwent scintigraphy, 12 (34.3%) had absent uptake, 4 (11.4%) had ectopic uptake, and 1 (2.8%) child had unilateral normal uptake. The remaining 18 (51.5%) children, whose scintigraphy showed normal or avid uptakes, were diagnosed with dyshormonogenesis. Three cases were diagnosed as apparent athyreosis.

Conclusion:
Dyshormonogeneis is the more commonly observed etiology of CH as compared to thyroid agenesis in the present study. A combined imaging approach with scintigraphy and USG is needed to delineate the specific etiology of CH. We need long-term Indian data to know the paradigm shift in the etiological pattern of CH as compared to Western studies.
Contact Dermatitis and Chemical Sensitivity among Ceramics Workers
Authors: Tao Rachel E. , Pixley Jessica N. , Feldman Steven R. 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Contact dermatitis comprises 90%–95% of occupational skin disease cases in the United States. Some of these cases occur in ceramics workers who are in direct and prolonged contact with clays, glazes, and pastes that may cause allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) and irritant contact dermatitis (ICD).

Purpose:
Our objective is to characterize the frequency of ACD and ICD among ceramics workers and to describe the culprit chemicals reported to cause chemical sensitization and positive patch test results.

Methods:
A literature review was performed in PubMed between February and July 2023 using the following keywords: “ceramics,” “potter,” “clay,” “eczema,” “hand dermatitis,” “atopic dermatitis,” and “glaze.” Twenty-seven articles were reviewed, of which nine were reports of contact dermatitis in ceramics workers written in English and were included in this review. The positive contactants were reviewed for presence in the ACDS Core Allergen Series and the T.R.U.E® Test series.

Results:
Of the 435 ceramics workers, 23% had active hand dermatitis. Of the ceramics workers with active hand dermatitis, 55% had ACD and 45% had ICD. Of the 52 sensitizing substances, 36 were not present in either of the two patch-testing series evaluated.

Conclusion:
In cases where potential culprit allergens may be difficult to identify for the purpose of patch testing, direct application of the clay body or glaze may be performed. Including these chemical allergens in routine patch testing series could facilitate better outcomes for ceramics workers with dermatitis.
Self-reported Occupational-related Contact Dermatitis: Prevalence and Risk Factors among Health-care Workers in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Alshareef Rahaf I. , Alkahtani Abeer R. , Alkahtani Areej R. , Albdaya Norah A. , Aldossary Mohammed S 
Published: December 2024

Background:
Occupational skin disease is the second-most common occupational disease according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accounting for 30%–45% of all occupational diseases worldwide, and out of which 95% is contact dermatitis. Health-care workers are at high risk of developing occupational contact dermatitis (OCD).

Purpose:
The purpose of the study was to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for OCD among health-care workers in Saudi Arabia.

Methods:
This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to August 2023 after obtaining ethical approval from the institutional review board of the Ministry of Health. We used a newly generated English questionnaire based on the Nordic Occupational Skin Questionnaire (2002).

Results:
Overall, 592 health-care professionals were included; 141 had OCD on hands, wrists, or forearms. Most respondents with OCD (66.0%, n = 93) were women, whereas 48% (34.0) were men. Among health-care professionals, OCD was common in doctors; 81 out of 321 reported having the condition. The crude odds ratio for personal and family history of allergy were 3.88 (95% confidence interval (CI): 2.62–5.82), and 2.63 (95% CI: 1.75–4.00), respectively, suggesting that participants with these comorbidities had a higher chance of developing OCD than patients without them did.

Conclusion:
OCD is common among health-care professionals in Saudi Arabia. Awareness of disease preventive measures may help improve outcomes.
Frequency and pain intensity of painful procedures in premature infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit
Authors: Barzegari Ali-Asghar , Akbarian_rad Zahra , Nikbakht Hossein-Ali , Qalehsari Mojtaba Qanbari , Jafarian_amiri Seyedeh Roghayeh , Zabihi Ali , Kazemi Mobina 
Published: December 2024

BACKGROUND:
Various painful therapeutic and diagnostic procedures are performed daily for hospitalized infants. These procedures are very effective in their growth and recovery process. This study was conducted to determine “the frequency and pain intensity of painful procedures in premature infants hospitalized in NICU.”

MATERIALS AND METHODS:
This cross-sectional study was conducted from February 10, 2023 to April 10, 2023 on all infants who met the inclusion criteria and were admitted to NICU. The data collection tool was a multi-part questionnaire including demographic data, types of painful procedures, and NIPS pain scale. After collecting the data, it was entered into SPSS23 software and analyzed at a significance level of less than 0.05.

RESULTS:
The highest frequency of painful procedures in each of the neonates during hospitalization, respectively, was related to orogastric tube insertion (24.43 ± 20.17), venipuncture (3.81 ± 1.03), IV cannula removal (3.74 ± 0.90) and intravenous insertion (3.72 ± 1.10). Pain intensity was moderate in 62.1% and severe in 36.2% of procedures. Endotracheal intubation, eye examination, nasogastric tube insertion, heel lance, oral suction, intramuscular injection, nasal suction, intravenous insertion, and venipuncture had the highest intensity of pain, respectively. Pain intensity was significantly higher in infants weighing more than 1500 g (P = 0.007) and gestational age more than 32 weeks (P = 0.031).

CONCLUSION:
Premature infants admitted to the NICU frequently undergo painful procedures with moderate or severe pain intensity. Therefore, it is recommended to use appropriate pain management to increase growth and development, maintain and promote health in infants.