An Overview of Community Pharmacy in Malanje City, Angola: Service Quality and Safety Measurements | Chapter 06 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 

Background and Aim: This study aimed to describe the community pharmacies in the city of Malanje, focusing on staff, facilities and equipment, to propose actions that can be implemented to improve the quality of services, and consequently the safety of the population. A community pharmacy, sometimes referred to as a retail pharmacy, is the most prevalent kind of pharmacy where customers can obtain prescription drugs and health-related information. Good pharmacy practices must be followed, and this starts with the environment in the community pharmacy and the credentials of the employees who work there.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Through a simple random sampling technique, 20 pharmacies were selected from a universe of 73 reported by official authorities.

Results: No pharmacist was acting in the local pharmacies, and their activity was supported by other professionals, particularly intermediate nursing technicians (57%). The majority of pharmacies were located in peri-urban areas, and Angolan legislation was not followed in the functional areas, utilities, or equipment they used. Furthermore, it was noted that certain medications that are not available over-the-counter were distributed. The conclusion is that community pharmacies in Malanje operate illegally, which poses a serious threat to the observance of pharmacy service requirements.

 

Author(s) Details :-

 

Bernardo Nicodemo Chimbuco
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

Mateus Alfredo Ferreira
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

Euclides Nenga Manuel Sacomboio
Department of Scientific Research and Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Health Sciences, Agostinho Neto University, Luanda 0000222, Angola.

Eduardo Ekundi-Valentim
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

 

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Management elements of Conception and Development of Scientific Research Projects | Chapter 5 | Engineering Research: Perspectives on Recent Advances Vol. 10

 

A project is considered successful when the expected outcomes meet the predetermined standards, are sustainable, are achieved within the stipulated time and come under the umbrella of the preliminary budget. The concept of a scientific research project offer must be based on the analysis of the four types of resources: the human resources, the financial resources, the material resources and the informational resources. The aim of this study is to provide a structured framework for the conception and development of scientific research projects.

 

The feasibility study, although very complex, is of great importance for the success and viability of the project. An algorithm was developed, comprising several items, in a non-fortuitous order: formulation of the theme, resources analysis, feasibility study, offer formulation, project drawing, project implementation, project evaluation, and dissemination. Several definitions of a scientific research project are critically analysed in this study. The key functions of a scientific research include identifying the issue to be addressed, defining the objectives to be achieved, outlining the activities to be undertaken to achieve the objectives, specifying the revenue (or resources) needed for the deployment activities, identifying and specifying the responsibilities of the different organizations involved in implementation of the project, allowing technical and administrative reviews of the project, the basis for monitoring and evaluating the project that can be done either during the project’s implementation, or after the project has been completed. Additionally, specific concepts are formulated regarding sustainability: "a development program is sustainable when it is able to provide an appropriate level of benefits over a longer period of time after the financial, managerial and technical assistance from the external donor ended", or, "for most projects sustainability is a default, and donors and recipients wait and take responsibility that certain aspects of the activity will continue. Failure to make explicit sustainability as part of the project's training and implementation process may lead to a lack of benefit". Finally, the study concludes that scientific management specific to scientific research projects is a very important area. The proper concept and realisation of a project, along with the correct application of the management concepts, ensures the success of the project.

 

Author(s) Details

Ionela Luminita CANUTA (BUCUROIU)
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania.

 

Adrian IOANA
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania.

 

Augustin SEMENESCU
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania.

 

Ileana Mariana MATES
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania.

 

Massimo POLLIFRONI
Politehnica University of Bucharest, Spl. Independentei 313, Bucharest, Romania.

 

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Emerging Technologies Transforming the HR Landscape | Chapter 28 | Leading the Charge: A Guide to Management, Entrepreneurship and Technology in the Dynamic Business Landscape Edition 1

The field of Human Resources has seen considerable changes due to the rapid growth of technology, which has transformed traditional HR methods and processes. In the framework of developing technologies like as chatbots, blockchain, augmented reality, virtual reality, robotic process automation, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence, this study examines the changing landscape of HR management. The first section of the article traces the development of HR technology. After that, it looks at how HR technology is now being adopted and highlights how upcoming technologies have the ability to completely change a range of HR operations. The article investigates the effects of emerging technologies on important HR tasks like hiring and talent acquisition, employee training and development, performance management and feedback, and employee engagement and experience through detailed scrutiny. While recognizing the potential that emerging technologies offer, the study also addresses the difficulties in implementing them. There is a need for more studies on the ethical implications of AI and the impact of various AI technologies for long-term sustainability could be the area of focus. Future directions for HR technology are covered in this study, along with its effects on the workplace. The significance of ongoing learning and adaptability for HR professionals is emphasized. It ends by highlighting how new technologies have the ability to completely change the HR environment and how businesses must embrace innovation in order to be competitive in the rapidly changing digital economy.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Immaculate Joseph Kirthika
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India.

 

Harshini S
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, India.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/mono/978-93-48859-98-3/CH28

An Overview of Community Pharmacy in Malanje City, Angola: Service Quality and Safety Measurements | Chapter 6 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 

Background and Aim: This study aimed to describe the community pharmacies in the city of Malanje, focusing on staff, facilities and equipment, to propose actions that can be implemented to improve the quality of services, and consequently the safety of the population. A community pharmacy, sometimes referred to as a retail pharmacy, is the most prevalent kind of pharmacy where customers can obtain prescription drugs and health-related information. Good pharmacy practices must be followed, and this starts with the environment in the community pharmacy and the credentials of the employees who work there.

Methods: A cross-sectional observational study with a quantitative and qualitative approach. Through a simple random sampling technique, 20 pharmacies were selected from a universe of 73 reported by official authorities.

Results: No pharmacist was acting in the local pharmacies, and their activity was supported by other professionals, particularly intermediate nursing technicians (57%). The majority of pharmacies were located in peri-urban areas, and Angolan legislation was not followed in the functional areas, utilities, or equipment they used. Furthermore, it was noted that certain medications that are not available over-the-counter were distributed. The conclusion is that community pharmacies in Malanje operate illegally, which poses a serious threat to the observance of pharmacy service requirements.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Bernardo Nicodemo Chimbuco
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

 

Mateus Alfredo Ferreira
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

 

Euclides Nenga Manuel Sacomboio
Department of Scientific Research and Postgraduate Studies, Institute of Health Sciences, Agostinho Neto University, Luanda 0000222, Angola.

 

Eduardo Ekundi-Valentim
Department of Health Sciences, Polytechnic Institute, Rainha Njinga a Mbande University, Malanje 0000251, Angola.

 

Please See the book here :-https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/rudhr/v7/6835E

Accounting Information System (AIS) Adoption in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Northern Ghana | Chapter 3 | Contemporary Research in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 1

 Accounting Information Systems (AIS), a technology-based system, provide decision-makers with timely and reliable information. The study examines the factors influencing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) AIS adoption in Northern Ghana, where little is known about it. Direct content analysis was used to collect data, and summative content analysis was used to generate research findings. A detailed literature review was conducted first, followed by a problem confirmation process involving academic researchers. The study concentrated on the factors that influence Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) AIS adoption in Ghana. For the sake of credibility, data was collected from previous studies using prominent educational databases. Studies on AIS adoption in Ghana have revealed a lack of effectiveness. Rather of being integrated, adoption theories are either based on technology, organisations, and environment or based on humans, organisations, and technology; however, neither of these ideas integrates human, organisation, technology, and the environment.  The study found a link between AIS adoption and SMEs' performance as measured by IT officers' innovativeness, competency knowledge, IT infrastructure, managerial structure, organizational readiness, and competitive pressure from human, organizational, technological, and environmental dimensions. This address SMEs adoption of AIS factors. The study contributes to SMEs AIS adoption which is relatively new in Ghana. It also contributes to the sparse literature on SMEs' AIS adoption by employing four dimensions to widen knowledge. However, to make data more representative, future studies in this field should involve samples from other regions.

Author(s) Details:

Fuseini Mahama,
Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), UTM Skudai, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Halina Mohamed Dahlan,
Information Systems Department, Azman Hashim International Business School (AHIBS), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), UTM Skudai, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CRBME-V1/article/view/13488

Determining the Role of Indonesian Education for Preparing Human Resources | Chapter 05 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 4

 The maritime sector includes the manufacturing sector, which supports the procurement, construction, and maintenance of ships and their components, the maritime defence industry, the marine management business, and much more. Educational institutions, beginning at the secondary school level, play a key role in vocational education and postsecondary education. Graduates of these educational institutions are in high demand and may be found working in a number of industries. The government must make a breakthrough so that the absorbed workforce does not lose their jobs by taking steps to improve labour competency and productivity through standardisation and harmonisation competency certification through cross-sectoral cooperation and the private sector, as well as strengthening coordination between stakeholders, such as the government and the private sector.

Author(S) Details

F. Danny
Marine Engineering Department, Darma Persada University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

S. Dadang
Darma Persada University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

F. Fridolini
English Language and Culture Department, Darma Persada University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

P. S. Bayu
Brawijaya University and Alumni of Ocean Technology Faculty, Darma Persada University, Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Human Resource in Economics Development | Chapter 6 | New Innovations in Economics, Business and Management Vol.1

 The goal of this research is to figure out how production parameters affect Indonesia's economic growth. Economic growth can be used as a gauge of progress that reflects a country's citizens' well-being. This study's sources of economic growth are based on the production factors approach, which includes capital, labour, and technology. In comparison to capital and technology production factors, labour production factors contribute the most to Indonesian economic growth. However, when compared to the rest of ASEAN, the quality of Indonesia's human resources is the lowest. The Neo Classical economic growth model created by Abramovit and R.M. Solow uses the Cobb Douglas production function, which has been altered in the multiple regression equation, to measure the contribution of each factor of production to Indonesia's economic growth. The findings of this study show that labour and capital components have a significant impact on GDP.

Author(S) Details

Wilson Bangun
Faculty of Business, Maranatha Christian University, Indonesia.

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Assessment of the Capability of Poultry Association of Nigeria for Extension Services Delivery to Poultry Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria | Chapter 13 | Research and Development in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 3

 

Poultry farming in Nigeria creates business opportunity for entrepreneurs and provides employment.
The small scale poultry producers are responsible for the bulk of poultry production in Nigeria. The
findings revealed that 63.7% of the respondents were males within the age bracket of 40-50 years
and were literate. Extension services delivery to poultry farmers by Kwara State Agricultural
Development Project, government extension agency, was grossly inadequate to meet knowledge and
skills required for cost-effective poultry production on account of high extension agent/farmers ratio.
PAN in Kwara State has a meeting hall that is suitable for training and a chapter in 9 out of the
existing 16 local government areas (LGAs.) of the State. The association financed the trainings
through the annual dues and levies paid by members which showed the level of preparedness of
members to pay for extension services. It was concluded that PAN has optimum human and material
resources for extension services delivery to its members. The number of trainings and farm visits
organized by the association could be improved upon if PAN accesses other sources of funding.

Author (s) Details

I. F. Ayanda
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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