A Missing Step: The Efficiency of Psychological Mindedness Training During Psychiatry Residency| Chapter 10 | Recent Updates in Disease and Health Research Vol. 7

 

Psychiatry house officers, who lack psychological mindedness, struggle to understand the multiple determinants of behavior, or the numerous meanings of a single symptom.  This is unfortunate because most psychiatry resident interns feel that they are finally among the group where they belong…like-minded physicians who share a fascination with human nature and a desire to grasp all the nuances and complexities of human behavior. This paper provides a framework for psychiatry departments to train residents along a continuum of psychological mindedness. Each Psychiatry resident should initially complete the 21 items. For residents who score below 10, the supervisor should consider having the resident complete the Psychological Perspective Taking and Empathic Concern Scales on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index. The intended goal of this intervention is to acknowledge that all scores, low and high, are helpful in regard to training psychiatric residents.

The authors explain the concept of psychological mindedness, explore the pros and cons of acquiring psychological mindedness, and a scientific basis for its use in general psychiatry. A new model is included to capture any resident’s ability to become psychologically minded, with direction for Program directors to possibly develop growth in a resident's psychological mindedness over four years of training.

 

Author(s) Details :-

 

Mark Cogburn
LSU Health—Shreveport; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

Nahrain Raihan
LSU Health—Shreveport; Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

Hannah Scott
LSU Health Sciences Center—New Orleans, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.

Hannah Cogburn
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.

 

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Analysis of Critical Factors Influencing Performance of Extensionists in Limpopo Department of Agriculture in South Africa | Chapter 6 | Agricultural Sciences: Techniques and Innovations Vol. 5

 

Extensionists are responsible for delivering services in order to satisfy the needs of the farming communities. Limpopo Province came into being after the new dispensation of 1994, and it is the amalgamation of the former three homelands, such as Lebowa, Venda, Gazankulu and the former territory of the Republic of South Africa. This article draws its data from a study which was conducted in six districts of the Limpopo Department of Agriculture. The study targeted the Extensionists and their immediate supervisors. Out of 800 Extensionists, 324 participated in the survey. A questionnaire was developed using the Delphi technique as part of the methodology. Different factors that have a bearing on extension performance were identified and tested to check the extent to which they influence performance. Responses from the Extensionists revealed that they are performing below the expected level. The Department of Agriculture reflects inefficient performance in terms of investment. Part of the challenge points towards the quality of training and the lack of adequate resources to support the Extensionists. It is suggested that the Department should take serious steps to ensure that there is sufficient return from investment, such as strong supervision and creating awareness among the Extensionists on economic principles. The article concludes with some recommendations to resolve the challenges. Furthermore, a knowledge support system in the form of an extensive SMS system is strongly recommended.

 

 

Author(s) Details

E.M. Zwane
Agricultural Extension, School of Agriculture, University of Limpopo, P/Bag X1106, Sovenga, 0727, South Africa.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/asti/v5/931

 

Augmented Reality-Guided ENT Surgery: Enhancing Accuracy with High-Fidelity Anatomy| Chapter 3 | Medical Science: Recent Advances and Applications Vol. 11

 

Augmented reality (AR) is increasingly being adopted in otolaryngology for enhancing anatomical visualisation and guiding complex surgical procedures. This review synthesises current evidence on the role of AR in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery with an emphasis on high-fidelity anatomy. Published studies demonstrate that AR systems provide sub-millimetric accuracy in intraoperative navigation, reduce operative time, and improve surgeon confidence, particularly in anatomically intricate regions such as the temporal bone, middle ear, and skull base. Advances in optical see-through head-mounted displays, marker-less registration, and multimodal imaging integration have improved reliability and ergonomics in the operating room. Beyond intraoperative use, AR has shown strong potential in surgical education and simulation, offering interactive training modules that outperform conventional teaching methods in skill acquisition and anatomical comprehension. Despite these benefits, challenges remain regarding registration drift, device ergonomics, cost, and the absence of standardised evaluation metrics. Current evidence is largely based on feasibility studies and small clinical series, underscoring the need for large-scale randomised trials. Overall, AR-guided ENT surgery is a rapidly advancing field with significant implications for surgical safety, efficiency, and training, poised to become an integral component of routine clinical practice in the near future.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Shrikrishna B H
Department of ENT, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, India.

 

Deepa G
Department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, India.

 

Please see the book here :- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/msraa/v11/6216

Attitudes of Bank Employees Towards Financial Inclusion: The Role of Staff in Promoting Financial Literacy and Accessibility | Chapter 8 | New Advances in Business, Management and Economics Vol. 10

 

Financial inclusion has evolved significantly in recent years, transforming from a niche concern to a global priority. On the other hand, the banking system plays a critical role in promoting financial inclusion globally. In Cameroon, the government has launched initiatives such as the "National Financial Inclusion Strategy" to promote financial inclusion and increase access to financial services. This study investigates the attitudes of bank employees towards financial inclusion in Cameroon. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, combining quantitative and qualitative approaches. A survey of 25 bank employees and a comprehensive analysis using multiple linear regression yielded significant findings. The results reveal a positive association between Attitudes Towards Financial Inclusion (ATFI) and attitudes towards underserved groups (ATUG), perceived importance of financial literacy (PIHL), and financial inclusion training (FIT). However, a negative correlation was observed between ATFI and bank policies and procedures (BPP) and Cameroon's Anglophone Regions Employees' Perception (CR). The model effectively explains 91.9% of the variance in ATF. These findings have important implications for the banking sector, suggesting that enhancing bank employees' attitudes towards financial inclusion through targeted training programs and strategic adjustments to bank policies and procedures can lead to improved financial inclusion practices. Future research could delve deeper into the impact of financial inclusion training programs on bank employees' attitudes and behaviours, and explore the role of bank policies and procedures in promoting financial inclusion.

 

 

Author(s) Details

John Carlvin Piyinchu
Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, The University of Bamenda, Cameroon.

 

 

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An Innovative Approach to Technology Transfer Project with Rural and Indigenous Farmers Using the Field Schools Model | Chapter 3 | An Overview of Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 3

 

The objective of this work is to describe the stages involved in conducting a technology transfer project with rural and indigenous farmers using the Field Schools model. Additionally, it includes an analysis of the results obtained in various studies using this method with the aim of contributing to alternative schemes for technology transfer in rural areas of the country. Subsistence farming is carried out in the southeastern region of Mexico by elderly farmers who speak indigenous languages and have little to no formal education. These farmers have been the focus of several agricultural extension programs, but the results have not been what was anticipated, primarily due to administrative and methodological issues. The results identified that administrative problems in linear methods have frequently been that programs started late, fee payments were inopportune, and for the most part, the technicians were dedicated to covering administrative tasks. To implement the Field Schools model, bibliographic information was gathered, and the initial training sessions were conducted on a monthly basis, with a two-day duration. As for the methodological aspect, it refers to the fact that field technicians do not have the capacity or preparation to work with elderly producers, speakers of Indigenous languages, have a limited understanding of Spanish, and have received little or no schooling, which requires an appropriate work method. However, the attention of the extension service has been conventional, with practices aimed at covering operational goals. The results, measured in the adoption rates of the technological components, indicate an average of 60% adoption of the technological components, in basic crops, lemon and tomato in the greenhouse. Further results from the Field Schools were obtained in commercial crops, specifically for greenhouse tomato production in the southern region of Oaxaca with Zapotec indigenous producers. It is concluded that the andragogical method, mainly learning by doing, has demonstrated its efficiency in the training of adult producers. The scheme shifts from a traditional linear transfer model to a consensus-based decision-making model and a process of critical empowerment of technological innovations tailored to each context.

 

Author(s) Details

Morales-Guerra, M.
Department of Rural Development, National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Central Valleys of Oaxaca Experimental Field, Melchor Ocampo No. 7, Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo, Etla, Oaxaca, CP. 68200, Mexico.

Cadena-Pérez, K. Y.
Department of Science in Environment, Culture and Society, Provider of Professional Services of the National Institute of Forestry, Agricultural and Livestock Research, Central Valleys of Oaxaca Experimental Field, Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo, Villa de Etla, Oaxaca, CP. 68200, Mexico.

Cadena-Iñiguez, P.
Department of Rural Development, National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Centro de Chiapas Experimental Field, Km. 3 Ocozocoautla-Cintalapa Highway, CP. 29140, Mexico.

Berdugo-Rejón, J.G.
Department of Social Anthropology, National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Mocochá Experimental Field, Km 24.5 Mérida-Motul Highway, Mexico.

Rodríguez–Hernández F.R.
Department of Science in Agricultural Economics, National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Valles Centrales de Oaxaca Experimental Field, Melchor Ocampo No. 7, Santo Domingo Barrio Bajo, Etla, Oaxaca, CP. 68200, Mexico.

Cuevas-Reyes, V.
Department of Agroindustrial Economic Issues, National Institute of Forestry, Agriculture and Livestock Research, Valle de México Experimental Field, Km. 13.5 Los Reyes-Texcoco Highway, Coatlinchán, Texcoco, State of Mexico, CP. 56250, Mexico.

 

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Determinants of Agriculture as a Career Path among College Students in Mezam Division of Northwest Cameroon | Chapter 8 | Agricultural Sciences: Techniques and Innovations Vol. 3

 

In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), agriculture continues to play a fundamental role in the economic portfolio of rural households. However, rapid urban growth—particularly in Africa—is increasingly fueled by two key factors: internal migration from rural to urban areas, and immigration from other countries and regions. Generally, youths in rural Africa have little aspiration for careers in the agricultural sector and instead migrate to urban areas to seek employment and better living conditions. In Cameroon, the majority of migrants are youths aged 18 to 35, who often face significant challenges related to unemployment and underemployment upon arriving in urban areas. The government is turning to agriculture as a source of employment for youth; however, there is scant literature on the determinants of the attraction of youths, especially college students, to the sector. This exploratory study sought to identify these determinants and to investigate strategies for making agriculture appealing to students for future career development. A cross-sectional study was conducted from March to June 2023 across selected secondary and high schools. In both secondary and high schools, a semi-structured questionnaire comprising twelve open-ended and three closed-ended questions was first piloted. Based on the pilot, an average of eight students per institution were selected for individual interviews, and eight others participated in focus group discussions. Secondary and high school teachers, selected using the convenience sampling approach, were engaged in focus group discussions. Thematic analysis was conducted using NVivo software. The overarching factors attracting college students to agriculture in the study area include the availability of arable land and easy access to it, access to start-up financing, the introduction of adapted mechanization and relevant information and communication technologies, increased productivity leading to higher returns on investment in agriculture, education and training, and positive messaging about agriculture targeting youth. The study recommends profound land tenure reforms, the provision of adapted financial services, the establishment of farm mechanization pools, the inclusion of agriculture in college curricula, and positive communication strategies to rebrand agriculture. Further research should be carried out in other regions of the country to confirm the findings of this study or to identify other contributory factors of youth attraction to agriculture, which may be specific to the different agro-ecological zones of the country.

Author(s) Details

Aseh Emmanuel Vitung
Department of Business Studies, Graduate School, ICT University, Yaounde, Cameroon.

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/asti/v3/5827

 

A Comprehensive Study on a Sustainable Module of Poultry Farming for the Livelihood Promotion of Rural Farmers and Youth in District Katihar, India | Chapter 7| Agricultural Sciences: Techniques and Innovations Vol. 3

 

The socioeconomic condition of rural, poor families, farm women, rural youth and landless labourers of India may change with the help of backyard poultry farming at the village level. For villagers and poor people of India, chicken is a good source of high-quality protein at the local level. Poultry meat and eggs are also a good source of income. Due to low production, income and high cost of rearing of poultry birds, there is a need for a proper marketing system, management techniques to meet the present demand of meat and egg production in the country. A study on the level of adoption and constraints of backyard poultry rearing practices was conducted in rural areas of Katihar district of Bihar. The data were collected on the basis of a questionnaire from 130 respondents on the basis of an interview schedule. Participatory Rural Appraisal is a method of survey, which is used to get the baseline (primary) database of the village or community for the better implementation of technology. It is revealed from study that before the project 32.19 percent farmers were aware about the improved health practices while majority 67.80 percent of the respondents were unaware about the improved management practices like brooding, cleaning and use of disinfectant for unit, feeding ready made feeds, post-mortem of dead birds by vet doctors, segregation of diseased birds, provide mineral mixture, timely treatment of sick birds and consulting vet doctors. The result showed that the majority of the respondents in district Katihar were female, and adoption of poultry farming was high among rural women. The participation of rural women is higher than that of men. Farmers who had primary level education indicated high level of adoption towards poultry farming rather than illiterate and higher education. After training, farmers knew about poultry health improvement techniques and most of the respondents practiced these poultry rearing management methods. It is obtained from the data that a highly significant and positive response was recorded for Timely treatment of sick birds, segregation of diseased birds and consulting vet doctors. The present study concluded that the major constraints in poultry were low egg price in summer, high cost of inputs, difficulty in finance and high death rate of birds. It indicates government should design a module to provide soft loans, training facilities and proper marketing facilities to the backyard poultry farmers for their betterment.

 

Author(s) Details

 

Kushwah Sunita
KVK, Samastipur II, Bihar, India.

 

Kumar Arun
SKRAU University, Bikaner, Rajsathan, India

 

Please see the book here:- https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/asti/v3/4992

Challenges and Proffered Strategies in Attaining Quality Technical Vocational Education and Training in Zimbabwean Tertiary Institutions: Evaluating Insider Perspectives | Chapter 2 | An Overview ofD Literature, Language and Education Research Vol. 5

 

Zimbabwe has made significant efforts to promote Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) to enhance graduates’ employable skills and boost economies. TVET is defined as an educational process that focuses on the acquisition of practical skills, and an understanding of technologies and related sciences necessary for employment in a particular occupation or trade. The implementation of TVET is on the premise that students develop the requisite skills necessary to increase their employability and for the development of the economy through entrepreneurship. In Zimbabwe, TVET is incorporated into two levels of education: secondary and tertiary, to come up with an education system that mitigates poverty through the creation of employment. The study sought to ascertain the challenges and proffered strategies for attaining TVET programmes in Zimbabwean tertiary institutions. A qualitative approach was used, and a case study design was employed. Two research questions guided the study. The data collection instruments were interviews, document analysis and focus group discussions. The participants were selected through purposive sampling. The study revealed the following challenges: lack of TVET training facilities, poor teaching methods, poor funding, deplorable facilities, and routine assessment of students' competencies. The following strategies were proffered: deliberate continual professional development of TVET lecturers, provision of adequate training facilities, and mobilisation of the requisite financial resources. This study concluded that a workable quality assurance mechanism should be put in place, and the TVET Line Ministry should monitor and supervise the training process to ensure that graduates are adequately prepared for the needs of the industry. It was recommended that the central government, policymakers, and all TVET providers should deliberately focus on strengthening quality assurance in all the TVET tertiary institutions.

 

Author (s) Details

Abigirl Mawonedzo
Department of Art Design and Technology Education, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.

 

Wilson Banda
Department of Educational Foundations, University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe.

 

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Knowledge and Attitude of Farmers towards Soil Testing | Chapter 7 | Current Research Progress in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 9

Soil testing is a scientific technique used for assessing the external nutrient needs of crops to achieve a profitable response. It provides current qualitative information on the nutrient and the nutrient-supplying capacity of the soil. It is the basis for making scientifically sound and management decisions about the requirement of specific kinds of fertilizers and soil amendments. In general, a simple soil test determines the EC, pH, organic carbon, phosphorus, and potassium status of soil. Based on the estimated value, soils are categorized into two classes, viz., low and medium with respect to a particular nutrient. The study was conducted in Chittorgarh district in ten adopted villages of KVK, Chittorgarh, Rajasthan and 10 farmers randomly selected from each village that have availed soil-testing technique. The study reveals that the majority of respondents had poor knowledge and a maximum knowledge gap was observed in proper technique of sampling for fruit plants and normal crops. The study also shows a positive attitude, as most adopters (76 %) did not agree with the statement that "soil testing is wastage" of time and money and It was also observed that the majority of farmers agreed (72 %) with the statement "soil testing is necessary for better crop production". The efforts should be made by KVK and the Department of Agriculture to encourage the farmers to adopt soil testing practices by organizing soil testing training programmes and campaigns, especially on the soil testing process. By adopting the soil testing practices, the farmers also reduced the large unnecessary chemical fertilizer consumption and the judicious use of chemical fertilizers could be popularized. Therefore, as per the problem faced and suggested by the farmers, more scientific and educational training and facilities are required to disseminate the technology at large.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Ratan Lal Solanki
KVK-Chittorgarh, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

 

Sanjay Kumar Dhaker
KVK-Chittorgarh, MPUAT, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

 

Gajendra Nagar
Department of Agronomy, AU-Kota, Rajasthan, India.

 

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Cadaveric Skill Laboratory: A Cutting-edge Training Resource | Chapter 9 | Medical Research and Its Applications Vol. 2

 

An accurate description of any body part—including the skin—cannot be given without an understanding of anatomy. Cadaveric Skills Lab offers the resources and facilities needed to run professional and graduate-level courses. In order to support the teaching and training of health care professionals through practical learning experiences, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, developed the Cadaveric skill lab for training and research.

 

Author(s)details:-

 

Dr. Archana Rani
Department of Anatomy, King George’s Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India.

 

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A Multi-factorial Analysis of the Factors Affecting Elementary Students’ Interest in Physical Education Considering Students’ Ethnicity and Gender | Chapter 5 | New Visions in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 4

 Background: Student attitudes toward education are of great concern to educators around the world. Fostering Student’s positive interest in physical education is of great concern in academia. More importantly, the rationale as to why one would maintain a positive interest in physical education is of concern. These topics have been widely researched. However, the comparison of gender and ethnicity as it relates to students’ interest in physical education is a novel investigation. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the relationship between elementary student’s interest in physical education considering gender, ethnicity, curricular and teacher influences, and student’s perceived competency.

Methods: Participants included 99 fifth-grade elementary school students (62 males, 37 females). Participant selection was conducted by utilizing 6 intact physical education classes from a single culturally diverse elementary school. Racial and ethnic distribution for fifth graders consists of 54.69% Caucasian, 37.50% African American, and 2.34% Hispanic, 4.69% Asian, and .78% Multicul¬tural. The Physical Education Interest Questionnaire was the instrument used for this study as well as open-ended questions for qualitative analysis [1]. Statistical analysis was done to analyze the collected data.

Results: Findings indicated that students, regardless of ethnicity and gender, maintained a positive interest in physical education. However, male students maintained greater interest in physical education than female students, irrespective of ethnicity. Caucasian students maintained significantly higher interest than other ethnicities. Perceived competence had the most effect on students’ overall interest. Answers to open-ended questions supported these results.

Conclusion: Although this study identified that a positive interest in physical education regardless of the subjects’ gender and ethnicity existed, future instructors must consider teaching non-mainstream individual fitness activities to students. This would lead to increased individual perceived competency and continued positive interest in physical education. The study suggests that future adults need to be encouraged to continue to be physically active throughout life not only while they are young, thus reducing the obesity epidemic plaguing our society.

Author(s) Details:

John D Hatten,
Keiser University, United States.

James C Hannon,
Kent State University, United States.


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Setting up a Structured Laboratory Mentoring Programme: A Detailed Study | Chapter 2 | Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 3

 Introduction: A laboratory mentoring programme can establish and solidify quality management systems and help laboratories achieve accreditation goals. An interactive training approach that provides competency-based training is the need for transferring skills, knowledge and attitudes. Different mentoring approaches have been used with varying levels of success. The study provides a guide to implementing a structured laboratory mentorship programme based on their practical field experience.

 

Method: The study is based on experience in the Lesotho mentorship model as well as the subsequent rollout of a similar approach in the other African countries of Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Cameroon between 2009 and 2011. The importance of experience and improving skills level skill level for mentors has been examined here as inexperienced mentors may initially need to spend more time working in laboratories than experienced mentors.

 

Summary: We highlight critical elements to consider when setting up a long-term, sustainable and well-structured mentorship programme. These elements include well-defined goals; sufficient length of mentor engagement on-site; standardised approach across laboratories; measurement of progress using standardised tools; well-structured reporting mechanisms; alignment of the programme with overall Ministry of Health plans; and selection and training of the mentors. These elements will differ in application, depending on countries’ needs and available resources. It has been observed that the WHO-AFRO SLIPTA program can help in setting clear overall goals and objectives. A structured approach allows for scalability, comparison across laboratories and countries and an easier approach to budgeting and planning for countries intending to set up similar programmes.

Author(s) Details:

Talkmore Maruta,
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Lesotho.

Philip Rotz,
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Lesotho.

Trevor Peter,
Clinton Health Access Initiative, Lesotho.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/ANUMS-V3/article/view/13157

Mixed Methods in Human Resource Development | Chapter 6 | An Overview on Business, Management and Economics Research Vol. 7

This chapter presents a real-life example of a mixed methods study in human resource development. It explores the research methodology and the rationale for using mixed methods in human resource development, outlines the research purpose and questions, and the participant recruitment procedures. The chapter then discusses the quantitative data collection procedures, including instrument development, reliability and validity, the qualitative data collection procedures, and the quantitative and qualitative data analysis procedures.  In the end, the chapter discusses the integration of the two data sets and concludes with a chapter summary. In short, the chapter can be a blueprint for mixed methods projects in HRD, offering practical guidance for social science researchers.

Author(s) Details:

Asif Ali Rahman,
University Canada West, Canada.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/AOBMER-V7/article/view/13013

Effectiveness of a Training Module in Detecting Developmental Delays in Children (0-6 Years) by Frontline Workers in a Rural Setting of Odisha: A Cluster Randomized Trial | Chapter 13 | Research Highlights in Disease and Health Research Vol. 6

 The objective concerning this chapter search out build the capacity of frontline workers (FLWs) and estimate of effectiveness of a commutable training design in detection of developmental delays in youngsters less than 6 age of age utilizing a cluster randomized trial approach. In India, screening and management of adolescence diseases are restricted by a lack of doctors and paediatricians at the community level (center and block). Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) was established under the NRHM in 2013 to provide free hide for birth defects, ailments, deficiencies, and disadvantages to children aged 0 to 18.A society based interventional study was attended in Tangi block having a total society of 1,67,144 and 0-6 years community of 19,445 as per census 2011, in Khurdha district of Odisha. The preparation module was constituted by referring to the preparation module for medical police in the RBSK mobile energy team, that was then translated into provincial language (Oriya). One of the authors (AKS) confirmed the final interpreted module. The anganwadi workers (AWWs) and the certified social strength activists (ASHAs) in one study arm were prepared using a structured preparation module particularly developed in territorial language for screening kids for developmental delay (DD).A total of 35 AWWs and 25 ASHAs in attack arm and 27 AWWs and 26 ASHAs in control arm were inducted in the study. The FLWs in the intervention arm could discover 8 children accompanying DD after preparation and FLWs in control arm could discover 1 child accompanying DD. With a sample of 870 children in the mediation arm and 847 children in the control arm, the investigator found that the prevalence of DD was 1.3% in the mediation arm and 1.4% in the control arm.Training of the FLWs using a preparation module in regional terminology helped in labeling of children in 0-6 age age group having enlightening delays (DDs). Hence, the government bear take into account AWW and ASHA volume building for fear that they can be integrated into the fitness system and the RBSK program for hide children.

Author(s) Details:

Susmita Dora,
Department of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Vikas Bhatia,
AIIMS, Bibinagar, Telengana, India.

Binod Kumar Behera,
Department of Community Medicine & Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Amit Kumar Satapathy,
Department of Pediatrics, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RHDHR-V6/article/view/10376

Assessment of Training Programmes in the South African Police Service in Northern Cape Province | Chapter 7 | Research Aspects in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 7

 The purpose concerning this article search out assess the outcomes of T&D programs supported by the Division of Training and Development. To confirm the research question and authenticate the problem charge, this article secondhand qualitative research methods. moreover, this article destined to establish either there is a significant effect or affect the performance of trainees and in their business that can be linked to the preparation conducted apiece Division Training and Development. The research focused generally on post-training M&E mechanisms to decide the outcome of preparation conducted, and in the study the term “impact assessment” was mainly used as most partners were familiar with the term as distinguished to “outcomes assessment”. Qualitative research contains field notes, discourses, recorded interviews, photographs and memos, among others. Based on the research judgments, this article form actionable recommendations. Training is a clever mechanism for gaining and delivering efficient and able public security. It is again used to assess administrative performance, as fully prepared and skilled operators will be capable of returning to the institution and providing optimal aid in a safe and well-organized conduct.

Author(s) Details:

John Motsamai Modise,
South African Police Service, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Derek Taylor,
Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Kishore Raga,
Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, South Africa.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/RAASS-V7/article/view/9731

Application of Solar Power in Telecom Tower to Reduce Environmental Pollution | Chapter 7 | Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences Vol. 6

 The significant issue brought on by the rise in energy consumption and the environmental "emergency" brought on by the emission of greenhouse gases over the past ten years have compelled people to develop new strategies and technologies for the production of primary energy that can satisfy the escalating and rising energy demand. One of the most important global challenges of our day is climate change. The typical temperature has greatly increased. The effect of global warming, which has caused an increase in greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere, is responsible for this temperature rise. The rise in energy use, which leads to higher emissions of pollutants, is the cause of the increase in GHG, primarily carbon dioxide (CO2). As a result, growing telecommunication infrastructure requires more electricity to operate, which is why we think our topic title is appropriate. This essay examines how an efficient energy management system, combined with energy and environmental auditing, pave the way for green telecom in terms of green telecom networks, maintenance of green telecom equipment, design of green telecom buildings, and disposal of green telecom trash. The presentation centred on how solar energy is employed in telecom towers, as well as research done using case studies and governmental directives to meet the requirement of strategic fit compliances for environmental protection.

Author(s) Details:

Madhu Kumari,
NIFFT, Hatia, Ranchi, India.

Please see the link here: https://stm.bookpi.org/CAGEES-V6/article/view/8265

The Importance of Training and Employees’ Involvement in Promoting a Safety Culture in Malaysian Port Industries | Chapter 1 | Research Developments in Arts and Social Studies Vol. 5

In order to increase the likelihood of guaranteeing a safe workplace, improving safety culture is a crucial component of decreasing risk and accidents. One of the most hazardous businesses in the world today is the port sector. The port business continues to be interested in occupational safety due to the rise in workplace accidents.

Therefore, the purpose of this article is to provide a fresh framework for fostering a safety culture in Malaysia's port sector. The authors undertook a thorough literature research to identify the critical elements in creating the safety culture model for the Malaysian port sector. This research presented a safety culture framework for the port sector that would be measured by two behavioural variables: training and employee engagement. It was based on the Reciprocal Safety Culture Model and the literature review carried out. These suggested factors can be tested in additional study to validate the models. Organizations in the port sector can use and put this idea into practise.

Author(s) Details:

Noor Aina Amirah,

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Tengku Noor Zaliha,

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Nazatul Faizah Haron,

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.

Natasha Shazleen Badrul,

Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.

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EU Including: Countering Radiological and Nuclear Threats with Innovative Learning Objectives | Chapter 13 | New Trends in Physical Science Research Vol.5

 In 2016, 143 incidents involving nuclear or other dangerous materials were identified in 19 nations that were not under regulatory control. The purposeful or accidental release of CBRNE materials is a low-probability occurrence with potentially substantial societal consequences. The European Union (EU) has charged the INCLUDING project consortium, which includes 15 partners from ten EU Member States, with tackling this issue and developing an innovative cluster for dealing with radioactive and nuclear (RN) emergency training. INCLUDING will give extensive training in the RN security industry, with a concentration on first responder roles. The formulation of radiological and nuclear training learning objectives is a crucial aspect of this undertaking. Partners reviewed 5 EU HORIZON 2020 and 9 EU FP7-SECURITY programmes, as well as 97 RN training courses given to the worldwide community by NATO, EU organisations, US military and civilian agencies, Qatar, and the International Atomic Energy Agency for this purpose (IAEA). These findings are presented in this study, and they are being utilised to create the fundamental framework for the Learning Objective Catalogue (LOC), which may be employed in a variety of threat situations. Joint Actions (field testing and table-top exercises) implemented in Finland, France, Greece, and Italy further show the LOC's practical implementation. This involves the use of unmanned aerial and ground vehicles, as well as virtual reality, a network of automated spectrometric detectors installed on public transportation, and 3D modelling.

Author(s) Details:

Friedrich Steinhausler,
International Security Competence Centre GmbH, 2500-Baden, Austria.

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Employee’s Perspective of Organizational Service Quality Orientation | Chapter 01 | Innovations in Science and Technology Vol. 4

 The goal of this paper is to perform an empirical study that focuses on the factors of service quality on internal structural orientation from the perspective of employees.

Design/Methodology/Approach: A survey was used to collect empirical statistics. The poll had 102 respondents, which included all of the company's employees. The model was validated with data acquired within the organisation using SPSS.

Employee views of service quality performance are influenced by organisational knowledge, service concept, service competence, and job happiness rather than training and customer service orientation, according to the findings.

 

Limitations/implications of the research: The authors conducted the survey by physically distributing questionnaires to all employees at the organisation. As a result, a replication study should be conducted in the future to test the findings' consistency in different circumstances.

 

Internal organisation quality service orientation activities should be implemented as an integrated system rather than as separate practises, so that they interact and promote employee service quality performance.

Originality/Value: The findings of this study show that internal organisation quality service orientation can be used as a valid predictor of employee service quality performance. These elements, according to the study, interact with one another and have an impact on employee views of service quality performance.

Author(S) Details

Hasbullah Othman
Faculty of Business, Communication and Law, INTI International University, Malaysia.

Irwan Ibrahim
Malaysia Institute of Transport, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Afizan Amer
Malaysian Academy of SME & Entrepreneurship Development (MASMED), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.

Saiful Azmir Kasdi
Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Kampus Puncak Alam, Cawangan Selangor, Malaysia.

Albert Feisal@Muhd Feisal Bin Ismail
Department of Technopreneurship, Faculty of Technology Management and Technopreneurship, Technology Campus, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), Hang Tuah Jaya, Melaka, Malaysia.

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Intradialytic Cardiovascular Exercise Training Alters Redox Status, Reduces Inflammation and Improves Physical Performance in End Stage Renal Disease Patients under Hemodialysis | Chapter 3 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 13

 Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterised by redox status (RS) disturbances and inflammation, which are significantly aggravated in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (ESRD).

The goal of this study was to see how effective a 6-month intradialytic exercise training programme was at reducing RS, inflammation, and physical performance in ESRD patients.

Materials and Procedures: For six months, twenty hemodialysis (HD) patients (17 males, 3 females) were randomly allocated to either an intradialytic training (bedside cycling) group (TR; n = 10) or a control group (CON; n = 10) for intradialytic training (bedside cycling). Physical performance (VO2peak), functional capacity [North Staffordshire Royal Infirmary (NSRI) walk test, sit-to-stand test (STS-60)], quality of life [(short form-36 (SF-36)], RS [thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), protein carbonyls (PC), reduced (GSH) and oxidised (GSSG) glutathione, GSH/GSSG ratio, total antioxidant capacity (TAC), catalase activity (

Results: Only in TR (p 0.01) did peak oxygen consumption (VO2peak) increase by 15%. Only TR's performance improved by 4–13% in NSRI, STS-60, and SF-36 (p 0.01). Exercise training decreased TBARS by 28%, PC by 31%, and hs-CRP by 15%, while increasing GSH by 52%, GSH/GSSG ratio by 51%, TAC by 59 percent, and CAT by 15% (p 0.01).

Conclusion: Chronic intradialytic cardiovascular exercise modifies RS, decreases inflammation, and improves performance in patients with ESRD, according to these data. Future research will need to look into this circumstance with a larger sample size in order to draw safe conclusions.

Author(S) Details

Apostolos Sovatzidis
Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece.

Athanasios Chatzinikolaou
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece.

Ioannis G. Fatouros
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100 Trikala, Greece.

Stylianos Panagoutsos
Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece.

Dimitrios Draganidis
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100 Trikala, Greece.

Eirini Nikolaidou
Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery & Burns ICU, General Hospital of Thessaloniki “G. Papanikolaou”, 57010 Thessaloniki, Greece.

Alexandra Avloniti
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece.

Yiannis Michailidis
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece.

Ioannis Mantzouridis
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Democritus University of Thrace, 69100 Komotini, Greece.

Alexios Batrakoulis
School of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100 Trikala, Greece.

Ploumis Pasadakis
Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece.

Vassilis Vargemezis
Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece.

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