New Social Order in the Pandemic Era: Covid-19 and Human Sociology in Makassar | Chapter 6 | An Overview of Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 

The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedented global event in recent history. Beginning with the initial outbreak occurring in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the virus rapidly spread across the globe, causing millions of deaths and creating an unprecedented health, economic, and social crisis unlike anything experienced over the past hundred years. The aim of this study is to analyze the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social interactions and community behaviour in Makassar, Indonesia. This study employed a phenomenological approach and is classified as qualitative descriptive research. Both primary and secondary data sources were included in this study. The results showed that the transmission of Covid-19 was a form of human interaction that, in their social life mutually greeting, intertwining, chatting, and apparently through this kind of interaction, the virus then spread. Physical and social distancing efforts are said to be an effective effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Community disobedience to distancing causes Covid-19 pandemic to become worse, and more victims falling, this is in persevere because of social behavior of the community in interacting with various issues that tend to affect the physical condition so as to cause the condition of the body to get sick so that this condition makes the virus easy to get into the body. While the public understands healthy is a condition, not sick. Pain can occur due to a germ or microbial infection into the human body and its infectious nature. There is also a degenerative pain that damages the body's organs (heart, stroke, hypertension, diabetes) because the diet and lifestyle are not appropriate. Covid-19 is a viral infection that is currently spreading rapidly and difficult to overcome because it has not found a vaccine to prevent the virus. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of strengthening community awareness, promoting healthy living habits, and ensuring consistent government health campaigns to prevent future outbreaks.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Darwis, Darwis
STIKES Nani Hasanuddin Makassar, Indonesia.

 

Patta Rapanna
STIEM Bongaya Makassar, Indonesia.

 

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Mining and Development in Southern Zimbabwe: Myth or Reality in Gwanda District? | Chapter 3 | Current Progress in Arts and Social Studies Research Vol. 3

 

The book chapter explores mineral resource development strategies for community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development in Zimbabwe's mining areas. Using descriptive survey data, the authors present a proposal on how the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act can be used as a vehicle for mineral resource development. Despite abundant mineral resources, the majority of Zimbabwean indigenous communities living close to the mines have limited access to directly or indirectly benefit from the mineral resources. The chapter argues that pro-poor mining policies that ensure the harnessing of mineral resources for community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development are paramount. The chapter further argues that the Indigenous and Economic Empowerment Act needs to be harmonised with other sector legislation in the country. The book chapter concludes that the development of infrastructure and provision of public utilities such as electricity, and water, establishing micro-credit to small and medium enterprises and implementing broad-based indigenisation policies are some of the strategies for improving rural livelihoods. Similarly, direct and indirect linkages between the mining sector and the local economy could be enhanced through the provision of food supply to the mine, manufacture of mining inputs, provision of security services and supply of labour by the local community. The harnessing of mineral resources in any country has been a contested terrain. Of late in Zimbabwe, the government has embarked on a massive indigenisation drive that has seen large-scale mines compelled by law to seed at least 10% of their mineral revenue to CSOTS. The authors recommend the harmonisation of legislation that affects harnessing of mineral resources by local communities will ensure community empowerment, poverty reduction and infrastructure development in mining districts in southern Zimbabwe.

 

Author(s) Details

Funa Moyo
Institute of Development Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Mthuthukisi Ncube
Institute of Development Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Sithandweyinkosi Nkomo
Institute of Development Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Clifford Mabhena
Institute of Development Sciences, National University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Vusisizwe Ncube
Lupane State University, Zimbabwe.

 

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Community Awareness on Locating Building Construction Proximity to Highways: Evidence from Bonga and Kibaigwa Wards | Chapter 13 | New Horizons of Science, Technology and Culture Vol. 3

 

Although construction of houses in developing countries depends solely on a self-help approach, little has been done to understand the extent to which community members are aware of the construction standards and factors pushing them to construct houses in proximity to highways. This study sought to examine the community members’ awareness of the conditions required for housing construction and factors pushing community members to construct houses close to highways.

 

Both qualitative and quantitative data were analysed, focusing on access to land for housing construction, community awareness of the conditions to be adhered to before constructing a building, distance of the existing buildings from the centre of the highway and reasons for building houses in proximity to highways in Bonga and Kibaigwa wards. Quantitative data were analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 26, while qualitative data were subjected to content analysis.

 

The study revealed that 37.2% of the respondents accessed land through purchasing, and a few were given by their friends and relatives. About 88.4% and 85.7% in Bonga and Kibaigwa, respectively, were found within 50m distance from the centre of the highway. The study demonstrated that the majority of the respondents, 81.4% and 91.8% in Bonga and Kibaigwa wards, respectively, were not aware of the conditions to be adhered to before constructing a building. However, only a small fraction, that is, 7 % and 6.1 % in Bonga and Kibaigwa, respectively, showed to have knowledge of the conditions required for house construction. Several reasons were noted for constructing houses in proximity to highways. These included eviction during road construction, social networking, allocated by the district council, easy access to services and land market forces. The study concludes that conditions necessary for housing construction are not explicit to the majority of community members, thus the study underscores the need for the local government authority to create awareness and enforce conditions necessary for building construction.

 

 

 

Author(s) Details Helene Stephene Francis

Department of Environmental Planning, Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma, Tanzania.

 

Gerald Sebastian Temu
Department of Environmental Planning, Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma, Tanzania.

 

Israel B. Katega
Department of Environmental Planning, Institute of Rural Development Planning, Dodoma, Tanzania.

 

 

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The Microbial Etiology of Urinary Tract Infections in a Tunisian Orthopedic Institute | Chapter 2 | Medical Science: Recent Advances and Applications Vol. 3

Background: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), frequently encountered both in hospitals and community settings, are among the most common reasons for medical consultations in daily practice and constitute a significant driver of antibiotic consumption. The microorganisms most frequently isolated during these infections are Gram-negative bacilli, with Escherichia coli at the top of the list.

Aim: This study aimed to characterise the microbiological profile of Tunisian patients with UTIs and evaluate antibiotic resistance patterns over three years at the Orthopaedic Institute.

Methods: Urine samples collected between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2021, were analysed. Standard laboratory procedures were employed to identify bacterial strains, and the Microscan Walkway 40 Plus system was used for biochemical assays and antibiotic susceptibility testing. E. coli ATCC 25922, Enterococcus feacalis ATCC 29212, Pseudomonas aeruginosa ATCC27853, Staphylococcus aureus ATCC29213 were used as a control strains. Results were interpreted according to EUCAST guidelines.

Results: A total of 1,313 bacterial strains were isolated. The analysis revealed a predominance of Enterobacteriaceae (96.8%), with Escherichia coli (52.2%) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (19.3%) being the most common pathogens. Antibiotic resistance rates in hospital-acquired E. coli strains were as follows (in descending order): amoxicillin (73.05%), trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (46.9%), ofloxacin (40.3%), amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (35.05%), and gentamicin (20.5%). Resistance to fosfomycin was low for E. coli (2.6%) in hospitals but higher for K. pneumoniae (≥12.1%). Amikacin resistance remained moderate, affecting ≥20% of E. coli strains and 10% of K. pneumoniae. Nitrofurantoin resistance was minimal in E. coli (1.06%) but significant in K. pneumoniae (21.5%). The production of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBLs) was observed in 19.3% of K. pneumoniae and 14.4% of E. coli isolates.

Conclusion: The prevalence of ESBL-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae in UTIs is on the rise. Continuous surveillance of resistance patterns is essential to guide empirical treatment and mitigate the spread of multidrug-resistant strains. In future, clinico-bacteriological studies with a high level of scientific evidence must be carried out to increase the strength of the recommendations.

 

Author (s) Details

Hajer Kilani
Microbiology Unit, Clinical Biology Laboratory, Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Tunis, Tunisia and Faculty of Medicine, LR99ES09 Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia.

 

Salma Kaoual
Microbiology Unit, Clinical Biology Laboratory, Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Tunis, Tunisia and Department of Biology B, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

Fatma Kaabi
Microbiology Unit, Clinical Biology Laboratory, Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Tunis, Tunisia.

 

Ilhem Boutiba-BenBoubaker
Faculty of Medicine, LR99ES09 Laboratory of Antibiotic Resistance, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia and Department of Microbiology, Hospital of Charles Nicolle, Tunis, Tunisia.

 

Sophia Bouhalila Besbes
Microbiology Unit, Clinical Biology Laboratory, Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Tunis, Tunisia and Department of Biology B, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Monastir, Monastir, Tunisia.

 

 

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Impact of Community-Based Non-communicable Disease Services on the Quality of Life of People Living with HIV in Uganda: A Randomized Controlled Trial | Chapter 2 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 6

There was an indication in 2012 that Non Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) were responsible for 38 million (68%) of the world’s 56 million deaths. Almost three-quarters of all NCDs (28 million) and the majority of premature deaths (82%) occur in low and middle-income countries mainly in Asia and Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. A comprehensive and culturally applicable community-based Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) services package was implemented with an aim to test the effectiveness of the community-based NCD services on the Quality of Life (QoL) of people with HIV. The Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the community-based NCD services as an intervention. The control group received the usual HIV services in the community. Participants were randomly allocated to receive weekly and monthly intervention sessions using the standard care in the community ARV drug distribution points. Paired and independent t-tests were performed to compare changes in the QoL scores at the baseline and the endline. Between November and December 2018, 1076 individuals were screened, of whom 438 were randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group in a ratio of 1:1. The post-intervention results revealed that the community-based NCD services were effective and improved the QoL in all three domains; the physical, environmental and social relationship domains. The study findings further revealed that QoL was higher at the end line across all domains in the treatment group compared to the control group, the mean differences were statistically significant (p = 0.000 < 0.05). Thus, the community-based NCD services were efficacious in improving the QoL of HIV-infected people. Findings could be utilized in regular community service settings for their sustainability and long-term effects. The intervention created an improved understanding of HIV and NCD integration health promotion strategies and community support systems activities by the VHT, ART expert clients and community volunteers. The study recommended that the Government through the Ministry of Health (MOH) review and adopt the transformed community-based HIV and NCD services in the national guidelines for the management of HIV in the communities using the differentiated models.

 

Author (s) Details

Christopher Ddamulira
Bugema University Graduate School, Kampala, Uganda.

 

Frank Pio Kiyingi
Bugema University Graduate School, Kampala, Uganda.

 

Eria Muwanguzi
Bugema University Graduate School, Kampala, Uganda.

 

Stephen S Kizza
Bugema University Graduate School, Kampala, Uganda.

 

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Households’ Role in Community-Driven Infrastructure Development: A Case Study of Ondo State, Nigeria | Chapter 7 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 2

Community-Driven Development (CDD) treats the people and their institutions as partners and assets in the community development process while inefficiency or lacking Infrastructure impedes the growth of economic and social-related ventures in communities. This paper explores the contribution of residents/households to communal efforts in the provision and maintenance of community infrastructure in Ondo State, Nigeria. This includes investigation into project identification, financial contribution, approaches to community development, effects of households’ action and quality of support among others. With a survey approach, three hundred and seventy (370) households were selected across the state in a multistage sampling process to administer a well-structured open and close-ended questionnaire; using residential buildings as sampling units. Six (6) urban and rural settlements were targeted for the data gathering across the three (3) senatorial districts of the state. Major findings established a high involvement in project identification and availability as labourers for general infrastructure provision. Dominant infrastructure support was in connection with electricity provision, road maintenance and water provision (in the form of boreholes and wells). Financial constraints limited road “engagement” due to the high cost of macadam surfacing. As part of the recommendations, transparency and accountability by community organisations are proposed to further encourage financial donations by residents. Also, International Organisations are encouraged to focus more on road construction in rural communities and poorly accessed areas of urban centres to make up for residents’ inability to fund such projects.

 

Author (s) Details

 

J.A.B. Olujimi
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

A.A. Emmanuel
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

O.O. Simon-Oke
Department of Economics, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

F.C. Arowosafe
Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

O.O. Popoola
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

T. Akinbode
Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

 

 Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/nabme/v2/4181

The Ecological Factors Influencing the Transmission of Helminthiasis in Community and Treatment Option: A Case Study of the Two Community of Kolwezi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo | Chapter 2 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 5

Intestinal helminthiasis a major public health problem that affects the health of primary school children in low- and middle-income countries where living, water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions are precarious. Infections caused by parasitics helminths affect more than a billion people worldwide, causing anemia and with significant social and economic impact. To alleviate this burden, affected population resorts to a massive administration of antiparasitics without worrying about improvements in the factors that aid in spreading helminthiasis in the community.

 

This is a cross-sectional study among the inhabitants of the city of Kolwezi on the transmission of parasitic diseases. In this study we are proposing as objectives, that of going in search of the we used questionnaires, oral interviews and direct observations to determine risk factors and treatment options for the disease in two communities of Kolwezi in Democratic Republic of Congo.by on the one hand a household questionnaire and observation of the investigator and others by a census of antihelminths in the pharmacies of the city of Kolwezi.

 

We received 7,014 responses from households and 283 from pharmacies. It was observed from our analysis that most of the plots were clean and dry although sometimes covered with trees and with grass. On average, four households, six children over the age of fifteen and four children under the age of five, and two toilets were observed per plot. The quality of toilets, the source of water supply, the misuse of toilet pots for children under five years old as well as variations in weather conditions were the major risk factors for parasitosis in Kolwezi Occasional stool examination revealed mainly dominated by the feeling of vomiting, fatigue, and a nocturnal cough. a small portion of the population had access to laboratory tests which, moreover, were able to observe more Ascaris lumbricoides eggs. The population resorts to self-medication with Mebendazole® and sometimes herbal teas and palm kernel oils. while on medical prescriptions and on the shelves of pharmacies, Albemedazoles was more present.

 

The elements of transmission having been well identified, the start of an education of the population is a necessity and constitutes the next step. The study also suggests that it is important to educate the population to modify habits that could be considered risk factors, while improving adequate environmental sanitation, emphasizing socio-cultural and educational aspects, as well as hygienic practices.

Author(s) Details:

Kasamba IE,
Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Republic of the Congo.

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The Cultural Significance of Nanyin in the Society of Fujian Region | Chapter 9 | Traditions and Cultural Heritage: Genesis, Reproduction, and Preservation

 Nanyin is one of the ancient music genres existing in China. In 2009, Nanyin was included in the "List of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. In ancient Chinese history, immigrants who moved to the south brought the music culture of the Central Plains into today's Fujian region, blending with the local folk music, the music of Nanyin was able to take root in the local area. Sense then, Nanyin has been intertwined with the lives of Minnan people, the audience has gradually expanded, Nanyin has formed its unique influence. Nanyin comes from the Central Plains and has absorbed a variety of cultural elements during its development. This article first introduces the diverse cultural elements Nanyin contained. In the second part of the article, the author analyzes how Nanyin connected with the daily life of Minnan people and major events in their lives. Then, this article analyzes the unique inheritance form of Nanyin's "oral teaching". And this unique form has led to the formation of some associations. The associations gathered with Nanyin as the core have built communities in southern Fujian and overseas. The cultural significance of Nanyin is described from the above aspects.

Author(s) Details:

Zhang Xingyue,
Department of Anthropology and Ethnology, Xiamen University, China.

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Miao, Lineage and Community | Chapter 4 | Traditions and Cultural Heritage: Genesis, Reproduction, and Preservation

Miao, that can be interpreted as temple in English, can be seen everywhere in China, particularly in Han habitations, which has existed for a long time to serve gods or ghosts that Chinese people worship. Furthermore, some identified as culture heritage are run by authorities, but more run by lineage (a group of people sharing one surname) or community (a flock of people living in a particular area) as well as individuals. What must be emphasized is, the Miao here is not only a place to demonstrate one’s religion, but also an object created by humans as well as the object run by them as mentioned above, which means that there should be real relationships in it, for involving various aspects such as different persons or different things. And here we mainly pay attention to the relationships among the Miao, the lineage and the community. To be more specific, what we desire to explore is how Chinese people create Miao and how to run it? What roles the Miao play part in the real society rather in spiritual world? To discuss these questions, I will look for some cases from several researches or my own fieldwork, and more comparison will be necessary here.

Author(s) Details:

Zhao Dandan,
Department of Anthropology and Ethnology, Xiamen University, China.

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Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Practices of Top Hotel Chains Concerning SDGs and Sustainism | Chapter 10 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 3

 Corporate public responsibility (CSR) or allied sustainability and responsibility (CS&R) is a widely conferred topic in trade and economic composition. However, there is a lack of studies equating the top-tier inn chain’s sustainability practices with SDG-connected CSR and sustainism. The current study aims to develop a comprehensive list of SDG-connected CSR actions, CS&R conduct, and sustainism themes. Then, it compares the CS&R practices of the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence first 14 selected lodging chains with SDG-accompanying CSR and sustainsim themes. First, utilizing Scopus and Google Scholar databases, SDG-related CSR, CS&R conduct, and sustainism-related conduct are identified. Second, utilizing qualitative content reasoning of sustainability reporting of the CS&R websites of 14 picked hotel chains is judged. Third, whether the current CS&R conduct outperform the SDG-connected CSR or sustainism actions or whether a break exists 'tween expectation and current acting is uncovered. As an effect, a three-layer monument is developed place the lower-level shows 14/14 selected TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence first hotel chains are in the absolute CS&R situations, the middle level shows 10/14 inn chains are SDG-related CSR term, and the peak of the pyramid shows 3-4/14 inn chains are in the sustainism era. Although most inn chains have implemented SDG-accompanying CSR, many top-tier lodgings should take urgent conduct to implement sustainism themes.

Author(s) Details:

Md. Shahzalal,
Department of Marketing, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, Bangladesh.

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Key HIV Misconceptions among Inhabitants of a Rural Community in Enugu State, Nigeria | Chapter 13 | Current Progress in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 3

 This branch assess HIV impressions among rural tenants in Enugu state, southeast Nigeria. By November 2021, 36.3 million folk had died of HIV infection everywhere, with 37.7 heap people still infected accompanying the virus as at 2020. About 25.4 heap of those infected are about WHO African Region. Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS exist mostly in underdeveloped countries.The study was of descriptive, cross localized design, using pre-tested questioner administered inquiry. The questionnaire was completed all the while a medical be superior to activity in January 2015, systematized by indigenes of Udi Local Government Area who were health laborers in the State University Teaching Hospital, Enugu.Correct reactions to the misconceptions investigated were; HIV contamination found only with sinners (29.7%), HIV transmitted by eating from the unchanging plate with an contaminated person (24.7%),  HIV communicated through handshake (29.7%), HIV can be communicated by touching the excretion or faeces of an infected person (24.0%), HIV maybe transmitted by embracing or touching an infected man (28.0%), HIV can be healed (19.9%), Praying daily can hinder HIV infection (20.3%), and Worshipping our ancestors can avert HIV infection (27.0%). It is very troublesome that only 19.9% of respondents in this study had this information. Many pregnant daughters (58.6%) in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, Nigeria had the correct knowledge in the past that now, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS.People the one live in country areas are more prone to have dishonest beliefs about HIV. It is considered that pertinent governments in developing countries with its own government create pushs targeted at dispelling HIV/AIDS parables, particularly in country areas.

Author(s) Details:

Edmund O. Ndibuagu,

Department of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care, Enugu State University College of Medicine, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria, Department of Community Medicine, Enugu State University Teaching Hospital, Parklane, Enugu, Nigeria and Esucom Health Care Delivery Research Initiative, Enugu State University College of Medicine, Enugu, Nigeria.

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Impacts of Ecotourism on Local Communities of Mole National Park, Ghana and Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria: A Comparative Study| Chapter 2 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

 This study evaluated the perceived positive and negative effects of ecotourism on the way of life in the nearby villages of the national parks of Kainji Lake in Nigeria and Mole in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was given to 582 community members who resided close to the two national parks as part of this study. To evaluate the data, descriptive and inferential statistical approaches were used. People's perceptions of the impact of the ecotourism development were shown to be most positively impacted by the rise in park biodiversity conservation in both Parks. The increase in wildlife-related crop and livestock destruction in Kainji communities was the most detrimental effect of the ecotourism boom, whereas the most detrimental impact on Mole communities was the shrinkage of arable land. As stated by, the good effects at the two National Parks and the negative effects at both are significantly different, according to the results of a paired sample test (P 0.05). In order to have a greater positive influence, the park management should boost employment, particularly of natives of nearby villages in the junior cadre, and increase partnership and sponsorship to develop projects and programmes that could adequately fulfil the requirements of the communities.

Author(s) Details:

Folusade Catherine Arowosafe,
Department of Ecotourism and Wildlife Management, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RDASS-V7/article/view/8081

Development of Virtual Office Information System Services in Basic Telecommunication Technique Practices | Chapter 6 | Technological Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 5

The purpose of this research was to create and plan the usage of virtual laboratories and office information systems that are always available for improved time management. The electrical engineering lab at Gorontalo State University served as the study's location. Building PHP programming software, AJAX programming technology, and Cloud meeting zoom technology was the research methodology used (vicon.ung.ac.id). In addition to using hardware like a laptop or personal computer, the research tool also uses software like PHP, an object-oriented programming language, and the AJAX programming technology. The study's findings showed that, based on the results of the Urgency Development of Virtual Office Information System Services in Basic Telecommunications Engineering Practice, Electrical engineering laboratories can increase the scientific communication by processing the implementation of office work in the laboratory with the work system as the target of work for laboratory managers.

Author (s) Details:

Zainudin Bonok,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

B. P. Asmara,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

S. Abdussamad,
Gorontalo State University, Gorontalo, Indonesia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/TIER-V5/article/view/7465

Community Health Services for Geriatrics and Widows South–South Nigeria | Chapter 04 | Emerging Trends in Disease and Health Research Vol. 2

 

Geriatrics and widows are underserved in today's culture. Geriatrics are viewed as unproductive age ranges. Widows, on the other hand, have traditionally been humiliated by their husbands' family and community. They are dealing with a variety of issues that are obstructing their desire to seek medical help.

The goal of this study is to evaluate the burden of ENT and medical diseases in Geriatrics and Widows by identifying common ENT and medical conditions.

The goal of this study was to determine the prevalence of ear disorders among geriatrics at the Dagomo Foundation Home for the Elderly.

To determine the prevalence of ear disorders among widows in the Ubiaja community.

The purpose of this study was to determine the medical problems of widows in the Ubiaja community.

Methods: From September 2017 through April 2018, this study was a 7-month prospective study. Dagomo foundation home for the elderly in Benin City and St. Benedict Catholic Church, Ubiaja in Edo central were the study centres. The approach of total population sampling was used. The sample size was made up of all the elderly and widows who agreed to participate in the study. A health talk was provided, as well as a history taker, an Ear, Nose, and Throat examination, and a comprehensive body examination. The illness load that was discovered was recorded. Those who needed more review and management were forwarded to the appropriate people. SPSS Version 20 was used to perform statistical analysis on the data. Statistical significance was defined as a P value of less than 0.05.

The study included 50 geriatrics and 67 widows. For Geriatrics and widows, the age range was 60 – 90 years (mean age of 69.507.78 years) and 36 – 85 years (mean age of 59.619.36). There were 13 males and 37 females among the geriatrics, with 67 widows. Geriatrics had seventeen (17) different ENT disorders discovered, whereas widows had seven (7) ENT conditions and twelve (12) medical conditions recognised. In Geriatrics, the most common ENT illnesses were Otitis Media with Effusion (34.9%), Left Cerumen Auris (20.9%), and Otomycosis (20.9%). In widows, Right Cerumen Auris predominated (65.6%), followed by Left Cerumen Auris (50.0%), and Otitis Externa (10%). (28.1 percent ). The most
frequent medical problem among widows was osteoarthritis (90.6 percent). There were no statistically significant tests of connection.

Conclusion: Geriatrics and widows bear a considerable burden of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) and medical illnesses.

Recommendations: To improve the quality of life of geriatrics and widows, the government should plan specialised healthcare measures.

The government should ensure that an educational policy is in place to establish age-appropriate training protocols for children and young adults on ageing issues.

Author(S) Details

I. O. Akpalaba
University of Medical Sciences, (UNIMED), Ondo State, Nigeria.

F. F. Blackie
Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital, (ISTH), Edo State, Nigeria.

R. U. E. Akpalaba
University of Benin, (UNIBEN), Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

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Implementing the “Win-Win-Win PapakonstantinidisModel” as a Bargaining Solution Analysis for Local Government Decision from Territory-Community to “Behavioral” Community| Chapter 11| Modern Perspectives in Economics, Business and Management Vol. 4

 Local development as a process of local management raises a number of issues, the most pressing of which is conflict resolution among the three local power poles: (1) the state and its nominated State Periphery Departments; (2) local authorities; and (3) local people and their local movements/lobbies. Because the three poles are constantly negotiating, one of them should always win out over the other two, introducing the bargaining issue. As a result, it's vital to establish a set of rules for negotiation. The “win-win-win papakonstantinidis model” that has been offered (derived from Nash win-win extended approach)aims to find ways for the three-pole bargaining conceptual equilibrium, under conditions, thus maximising expected utilities for all involved parts in local decision-making by combining Descriptive Behavior (DB), Rational Choice, Instrumental Rationality, and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) methodologies, then an updating community's behavioural state is expected, thus The sensitization process should be viewed as a continual journey toward the ultimate goal of complete cooperation among community members. In that circumstance, the sensitization process reaches its maximum at the same time as the local development process and the convergence of bargaining power poles.

Author (S) Details

Leonidas A. Papakonstantinidis
The Higher Technological Educational Institute of Kalamata, Kalamata, Greece.

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Impacts of Ecotourism Activities on Sustainable Livelihood of the Communities Living on Wasini Island, Kwale County, Kenya | Book Publisher International

 Ecotourism is a unique type of tourism that can help local people earn a living while also being environmentally conscious. Although ecotourism has the potential and capacity to improve the local community's life, this is not always the case. The research was carried out on Wasini Island in Kwale County to analyse the effects of ecotourism on the lives of Wasini Island residents and to create a link between ecotourism initiatives and sustainable livelihood activities carried out by Wasini Island residents. living on Wasini Island, as well as to investigate the relationship between ecotourism initiatives and the rights of the Wasini Island communities. The study used a descriptive research design and a mixed method research technique, with the community on Wasini Island and stakeholders operating on the island as the units of analysis. The study had a sample size of 320 respondents who were interviewed utilising questionnaires, 15 interviews, and an eight-member focus group discussion. Respondents for interviews and focus groups were chosen using a purposeful selection technique, whereas respondents for questionnaire surveys were chosen using a systematic random sample technique. During data analysis, descriptive statistics were used to establish the link between variables, and multiple regression was utilised to establish the relationship between variables. The goodness of fit of the variables was measured using the Chi square. Ecotourism initiatives were used as the dependent variable, with financial, physical, natural, human, and social assets as the independent factors, and the results revealed a significant difference (F = 1.303, p = 0.262). The primary problems for ecotourism activities on Wasini Island are a lack of funds (23.8 percent) and cultural exploitation (23.1 percent). Training (53.1 percent) was viewed as the best option to tackle the problems of ecotourism projects, according to the findings. Finally, ecotourism has aided the building of a sustainable livelihood for the Wasini Island residents. According to the conclusions of the study, increased community participation in ecotourism, community training, and government support should be encouraged. EI contributed to knowledge (SA – 61.3 percent ), skill upgrading (A – 61.3 percent ), human resource (A – 40.3 percent ), creativity (A – 40.9 percent ), adaptive methods (A – 35.3 percent ), and health aspects (N – 29.1 percent ) according to the findings on human assets. Aside from physical assets, respondents indicated EI helped with building construction (SA – 48.4 percent), roads (A – 40 percent), machinery improvements (SD – 28.4 percent), agriculture and livestock enhancement (SD – 30.9 percent), and schools (A – 34.7 percent). In terms of natural assets, respondents stated that EI contributed to soil protection (SA – 45%), natural environment protection (A – 49.4%), water protection (A – 34.4%), air protection (A – 33.1%), and forest/vegetation protection (N – 29.4%). EI also contributed to good governance structure (SA – 37.2 percent), decision-making power (A – 48.4 percent), stronger community groups (N – 36.9%), societal structure (N – 34.1 percent), cultural preservation (A – 31.3 percent), and a robust society (N – 40 percent) when it came to social assets. Finally, in terms of financial assets, respondents noted that EI led to higher salaries and wages (SA – 45.9%), local living conditions (A – 56.6%), the economy (A – 36.3 percent, N – 36.3 percent), income (A – 39.7%), savings (N – 36.9%), and economic empowerment (N – 38.1%).

Author(s) Details

Jairus Nyongesa Koki
Tourism and Hospitality Department, School of Business and Economics, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, P.O.Box 210-60401, Bondo, Kenya.

Noah Sitati
Wildlife Species Expert, WWF, Tanzania.

Beatrice Imbaya
Senior Lecturer, Tourism Management Department, Moi University, Kenya.

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Engendering Climate Change Impacts and Community Adaptation Strategies in Samburu Pastoral Communities, Kenya | Chapter 11 | Recent Research Advances in Biology Vol. 6

 Climate change poses a serious challenge to humanity's survival. Millions of people are already being impacted by current weather extremes, which are jeopardising food and water stability, as well as agricultural supply chains and many habitats and resources. Climate change is increasing the frequency of these incidents, exposing extreme poor countries to greater risks than affluent countries. Climate change has an effect on both men and women's lives in a variety of ways. Concerns are growing that climate change talks do not completely include affected groups, despite the fact that each of these groups is influenced by climate change in various ways. The effects of climate change, gender roles in the adaptation process, and various techniques used in a pastoralist society were all discussed in this article. The research was carried out in Kenya's Samburu East District, using participatory methods and approaches. The study used a survey method in which 180 households were randomly selected from a homogeneous pastoralist community; gender and age were also used to select the appropriate household respondents during purposive sampling. We have used focus groups, primary informant interviews, life histories, and observation. According to the results of the report, climate change impacts were felt differently by men and women in Samburu District. Women were found to be more vulnerable to the effects than their male counterparts due to the community's culturally gender constructed roles. The adaptation process revealed that women were more adaptable and had stronger strategies for resilience. The study concluded that gender must be mainstreamed in policies and legal structures that anchor Kenya's adaptation and mitigation of climate change, ensuring that both men and women participate fully in burden sharing and long-term growth. The study found that ethos and norms are important determinants of impact levels in the social framework of a society.

Author (s) Details

Eunice B. Ongoro
Insitute for Climate Change and Adaptation, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 30197-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

William Ogara
Department of Public Health Pharmacology, and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

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Tidal Influence on Nutrients Status and Phytoplankton Population of Okpoka Creek, Upper Bonny Estuary, Nigeria | Chapter 8 | Recent Research Advances in Biology Vol. 5

 Okpoka Creek in the Niger Delta's Upper Bonny Estuary is a tidal creek that receives organic anthropogenic effluents from its surroundings. The study looked into the impact of low and high tides on phytoplankton species structure, diversity, abundance, and distribution. From May 2004 to April 2006, surface water and phytoplankton samples were collected monthly from ten stations at both tides using standard methods. Microscopically, phytoplankton was found. Normal indices were used to measure species diversity. Analysis of variance, Duncan multiple range, and descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Phosphate and ammonia levels in natural water bodies surpassed international acceptable levels of 0.10 mg/L, suggesting a high nutrient status, organic matter, and possible contaminants. A total of 158 phytoplankton species were discovered. The phytoplankton was dominated by diatoms (62.9 percent ). Diatom diversity indices were 1.50.03 (Margalef) and 0.80.01 respectively (Shannon). Pollution-indicator species such as Navicula microcephala, Nitzschia sigma, Synedra ulna (diatoms), Cladophora glomerata (green alga), Euglena acus (euglenoid), Anabeana spiroides (blue-green alga), Ceratium furca (dinoflagellate), and Cladophora glomerata (green alga To - the inflow of contaminants from the Bonny Estuary into this Creek caused by tidal impact, environmental monitoring on the Upper Bonny Estuary is recommended.

Author (s) Details

Prof. O. A. Bubu-Davies
Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Environment, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, P.M.B. 5080, Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Professor O. A. Ugwumba
Hydrobiology and Fisheries Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan 900001, Nigeria.

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Theoretical Discussion on Community as Story and the Dynamic Nature of Community: Perceptions, Place, and Narratives about Change | Chapter 6 | New Horizons in Education and Social Studies Vol.2

We present a theoretical discussion conceptualizing “community as story”—narratives that create and recreate one’s definition of and relationship to their community. We use a variety of disciplinary sources and representative quotes to help develop the theory. In so doing, we discuss the importance of subjective perception, narrative and place to the creation of a community story. Community stories take place in time and place, and as changes to the place occur, residents are compelled to adjust their stories and definitions. These changes are reflected in narratives that reminisce about what the community was and what it is becoming. The narratives then become part of a new community story. Above and beyond our theoretical conceptualization of “community as story”, to help illustrate our arguments in an empirical setting, we present a historical narrative from interviews with residents of Vance, Alabama, home of the Mercedes-Benz plant, which discuss the changing nature of and relationship to their community after the arrival of the plant in the 1990s.

Author(s) Details

Michael R. Cope
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Paige N. Park
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Jorden E. Jackson
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Kayci A. Muirbrook
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Scott R. Sanders
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Carol Ward
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

Ralph B. Brown
Department of Sociology, Brigham Young University, 2008 JFSB, Provo, UT 84602, USA.

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