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Kadreni, Emilia, Ahmad Perwira Mulia, Indra Jaya Pandia, Hamidah Harahap, and Renita Manurung. "Introduction of GIS software (Geographical information system) as a life Teachers and Students / imedium School for Namira Medan." ABDIMAS TALENTA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat 4, no. 2 (December 12, 2019): 329–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.32734/abdimastalenta.v4i2.4089.
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Namira High School is one of the favorite schools in the city of Medan, with the number of students graduating and being accepted at the State University increasing from year to year. To further foster and improve the quality and creativity of Namira High School Students and Teachers, a technology-based training program for the Geographical Information System (GIS). Community Service Program is part of the Tri Dharma College, in collaboration with High School partners Namira, is expected to be able to increase learning in the Computer Laboratory to learn the concepts and technology of GIS which is relatively new. By attending this training, students get the opportunity to work more by utilizing geospatial-based information. The use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in various fields is very real, because GIS provides various facilities that are relatively easy to do. With the open source GIS software training, it is hoped that students and teachers at Namira High School will know the importance of geography literacy and its use in various fields.
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R., Pieters W., and Hasheela C. "Investigating The Exhaustion of Police officers, Selected Regions Within Namibia." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 3(J) (July 19, 2018): 84–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v10i3.2319.
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Recent studies showed that suicide among police officers are prevalent in certain countries . Burnout and subjective health complaints are considered as risks that are consistent with high levels of suicide ideation. Police officers are exposed to life-threatening traumatic experiences, such as physical assault or witnessing disturbing images of death. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between job demands- resources, authentic leadership, work engagement and burnout within the Namibian Police Force. A cross - sectional survey design was used collecting data about police officers in the Erongo, Oshana and Khomas regions (n=369). Data was analysed using SPPS (version, 24) and Pearson product correlations. Results indicated that when police officers experience high a workload and leaders who do not engage in the moral and ethical behaviour, they will experience higher levels of exhaustion. Factors like organisational support and resources also seemed to impact on work engagement. To reduce exhaustion and increase engagement, it is vital that the police force assesses person-job fit, implement stress management and wellness programmes to help employees cope better with work demands. Moral and ethical behaviour can be enhanced through leadership training/development. Improving on colleague relations (team building) and through mentorship programmes employees would have access to social support at work, buffering a high workload.
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Mutasa, Laizah Sashah, and Tiko Iyamu. "Conceptualizing The Integration of eHealth With eGovernance in a Developing Country." Information Resources Management Journal 34, no. 3 (July 2021): 64–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/irmj.2021070104.
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In Namibia, there is a problem of integration between eHealth and eGovernance. This problem has resulted in the fragmentation, decentralisation, and duplication of processes and patient data. These challenges lead to bigger health problems because diagnoses are duplicated, and rates of mortality increase. From the governance angle, service delivery deteriorates owing to lack of transparency and so accurate evaluation of service quality. This study used an interpretivist perspective to identify the factors that can influence the integration between eHealth and eGovernance in the Namibian environment. A total of 66 papers from the years 2011-2020 were deemed relevant to the study and categorized according to topic and year of publication. Based on the factors identified in the data analysis, the challenges identified were conceptualized in terms of how to address the problem of integration between eHealth and eGovernance in a developing country like Namibia.
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Asemota, Godwin Norense Osarumwense. "A Prediction Model of Future Electricity Pricing in Namibia." Advanced Materials Research 824 (September 2013): 93–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.824.93.
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The shortage of local electricity generation capacity coupled with increasing reliance on South Africa, from which it imports about forty-eight (48%) percent of its electricity, and another five (5%) percent from Zambia, Zimbabwe and other short term energy markets constitute the major shortcomings of electricity industry in Namibia.Therefore, price stability and volatility indices of electricity can directly impact on the developmental imperatives of any nation. This is so because the quality, quantity and pricing of electricity available to the citizenry have become the common denominators for measuring the standards of living of any commune, like Namibia. Extensive literature searchand review, and about 127 yielded questionnaires out of the 300 administered questionnaires; were used to gather data for the study. The yielded survey data were subsequently subjected to statistical analyses using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 11.5) to develop a sigmoid plot for predicting the future electricity pricing model for Namibia employing first order differential equations. The results show that the generalisedlogistic equation model for the future pricing of electricity consumed in Namibia, increased by about 13.52% per year. Upon substituting the available 1995 electricity pricing data into the logistic equation model, it was possible to predict the future electricity price for 2010, with about 1.8% error. It can be seen that the developed logistic model fit is only viable for about fifteen (15) years. It is suggested that, better estimates can be obtained if the median electricity price for either 2002 or 2003 is used as the initial electricity price, to obtain more credible electricity prices with longertime ranges, for Namibia.
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W.R., Pieters, and Van Heerden A.A. "Investigating the Relationship between Workload-Resources and Exhaustion of Nurses and Police Officers in Namibia." Journal of Economics and Behavioral Studies 10, no. 5(J) (November 3, 2018): 195–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.22610/jebs.v10i5(j).2509.
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A lot has been published on burnout within the service industry; however, an in-depth investigation of job stressors and burnout in both the safety and health sectors of Namibia has been left unexplored. This study investigated the relationship between job demands-resources and burnout. Burnout occurs when an individual is exposed to emotional and interpersonal stressors on the job (exhaustion, cynicism and professional efficacy). Job demands require continuous efforts and job resources are aspects of the organisation that are helpful in achieving goals, reducing costs of job demands and stimulating growth and development. The sample is made up of police officers (n=482) and nursing staff (n=672) from various regions within Namibia (n=1154). Results were analysed using the SPSS (version 24) to assess the relationships between the variables. The results revealed exhaustion had a relationship with the workload, resources and organisational support. Lower levels of workload, accompanied with higher levels of resources and organisation support would reduce exhaustion. The workload can be managed by making using of timemanagement training, improving delegation, and by ensuring the employees have mentors and supervisory support. Training opportunities improve work resources and reduce work stress. Healthy coping strategies, like being active and meditation help to alleviate stress (exhaustion). Having healthy work relations enhances organisational support and improves coping mechanisms of employees.
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Mooney, Hannah, Michael Dale, and Kathryn Hay. "Quality social work placements for Māori social work students." Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work 32, no. 3 (November 2, 2020): 54–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.11157/anzswj-vol32iss3id769.
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INTRODUCTION: Māori perspectives should be genuinely represented and integrated into social work education to ensure Māori and non-Māori social work students alike are prepared for working effectively in Aotearoa New Zealand. In field education, Māori students may have particular needs and expectations that should be considered by academic staff and placement host organisations. Consequently, the placement experience for Māori students should reflect these needs and expectations.METHOD: As part of a wider research project which aimed to advance the quality of social work placements for Māori and Pasifika students, a hui was undertaken with a roopu (Māori branch) of the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Work (ANZASW) in late 2014. This article focuses on their views of what constitutes a quality placement for Māori social work students. The project explored two key areas: what does a quality placement look like for Māori social work students and what can tertiary institutions do to better support Māori students to have a quality placement?FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS: Participants emphasised the usefulness of placement preparedness, clear expectations and open communication prior to, and during, placement. The placement should also be culturally safe and adequately challenge the student. Tertiary providers should support the student’s placement by being in regular face-to-face contact; preparing the student for the placement environment; supporting external cultural supervision; and by critically reviewing their curriculum.
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Korsor, Morlu, Charles Ntahonshikira, Haruna M. Bello, and Habauka M. Kwaambwa. "Comparative Proximate and Mineral Composition of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia Grown in Central Namibia." Sustainable Agriculture Research 6, no. 4 (August 3, 2017): 31. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/sar.v6n4p31.
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The objective of this study was to compare the proximate and mineral compositions of Moringa oleifera and Moringa ovalifolia grown together at Neudamm Experimental Farm in central Namibia. Moringa oleifera is well known for its rich nutritional value and was compared to the nutritional value of M. ovalifolia, a native plant of Namibia and Angola, which is less studied. Namibia being a semi-arid country, many plants in the rangelands are low in nutrients essential for livestock nutrition. This creates the necessity for planting fodder trees like moringa that withstand the harsh climatic conditions and retain their nutritional quality for the production of sustained livestock supplement. Leaves of both Moringa species were harvested with twiglets, shade dried fortnightly and taken to the laboratory where they were ground and passed through 1 mm sieve for proximate and mineral analysis. Statistically, M. oleifera nutrient values were significantly different (P < 0.05) in moisture, ash, crude protein (CP) and crude fiber (CF) from M. ovalifolia, but had no differences in fat, acid detergent fiber (ADF) and neutral detergent fiber (NDF). Also, M. oleifera was significantly different (P < 0.05) from M. ovalifolia in potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), but there were no differences in calcium (Ca), sodium (Na), phosphorus (P), iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) values. This implies that both Moringa species have similar quantity of Ca, Na, P, Fe and Mn in their leaf tissues. The almost identical nutrient values of the two Moringa species, suggests that M. ovalifolia could serve as an alternative supplement for livestock since there is a known human-livestock competition for M. oleifera, and since M. ovalifolia is native and well adapted to the harsh environmental conditions of Namibia.
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Leach, Liana S., and Peter Butterworth. "Psychosocial adversities at work are associated with poorer quality marriage-like relationships." Journal of Population Research 29, no. 4 (June 22, 2012): 351–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12546-012-9088-3.
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Emmanuel Magesa, Johanna Hanyanya, and Wakjira Erraso. "Patient’s satisfaction at outpatient pharmacy department in Intermediate Hospital Oshakati, Oshana region, Namibia." GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences 14, no. 2 (February 28, 2021): 022–28. http://dx.doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2021.14.2.0040.
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Introduction: Patient waiting time Experience of waiting time in general is perceived as complex, subjective and culturally influenced. Complexity of prescription, few human resources and work process are the factors of patient waiting time in outpatient pharmacy departments (OPD). However, the complexity of wait time is poorly understood and has been explored only to a limited extent. Objective of the study: The main objective of this study is to assess patient satisfactions on waiting time at Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO), northern part of Namibia. Method: The study was carried out at IHQuantitative descriptive design was employed and data collected was analyzed using Epi info version 7. Results: The mean waiting time in IHO was 36±20 minutes. More patients (49.2%) were satisfied with OPD pharmacy when the waiting time is between 5-25 minutes. The major factors associated with the satisfaction of services were shorter waiting time (0.01 <p<0.05) and other personal reasons like long distance from the hospital (0.03<p<0.05). Conclusion and recommendation: Many patients are satisfied if waiting time is between 5-25 minutes, therefore there is a need to improve waiting time by decongest patients overload at IHO, this can be achieved by improving coordination and communication between IHO and Primary health care (PHC) facilities.
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Yamaguchi, Keishi, Ryo Yamazaki, Chuan Hai Yu, Minoru Ota, Kai Egashira, Yasunori Akita, and Shoji Suzuki. "Influence of Work Speed on Surface Quality with Rapid Rotation Mirror-Like Surface Grinding." Advanced Materials Research 1017 (September 2014): 66–71. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amr.1017.66.
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Rapid Rotation Mirror-like surface Grinding (RRMG), in which combine Rapid Rotation Grinding (RRG) and Truncate Truing with Micro Dressing (TTMD) are combined, is a suitable method for mirror-like surface finishing with high efficiency. The surface roughness of a workpiece decreased with increasing work speed of RRMG, contradicting the conventional grinding principle on grinding geometry and kinematics. Furthermore, it was analyzed that a heat-affected layer and subsurface microstructure of the workpiece having a surface roughness Ra of less than 0.05 μm were obtained by RRMG. As a result, it was clarified that the thickness of the heat-affected layer was decreased and the subsurface microstructure was nanocrystallized, because the grinding temperature was suppressed with increasing peripheral work speed of RRMG.
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Kloppers, Joan M., Louise Pretorius, and Alfreda R. E. Kloppers. "Evaluation of the educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in Windhoek and Rehoboth, Namibia." International Journal of Medicine 3, no. 2 (August 21, 2015): 69. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v3i2.5083.
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<p>There are many reasons why the elderly may be in need of care, for example, if an elderly person suffers a medical illness, such as a stroke or a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, he/she may need assistance and care (Boehlke, 2001).</p><p>Another major problem for elderly people is the prevalence of co-morbidity (several chronic diseases in one person) which makes treatment and quality of care and life more difficult. In many instances care for the frail elderly, especially in long-term care institutions, is provided under minimal supervision by caregivers who lay people. This can lead to poor-quality care or neglect of the frail elderly. Clarke (2008) stated that the role of the caregiver involves the application to the principles of caring at any level of care. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, contextual and phenomenology design was used to perform this study.</p><p>The purpose of this study was to develop, implement and evaluate a supportive educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in old-age homes in Windhoek.</p><p>The study was conducted in three phases. Firstly, a situational analysis was carried out to explore and describe the experiences and needs of the caregivers and the elderly. The situation analysis revealed themes in terms of interpersonal relationships that could be positive or negative regarding the elderly, with the sub-themes like communication, support and caring for elderly people. These themes and sub-themes include the following: Interpersonal relationships were viewed as an important aspect of the caring process. Lack of regular in-service training sessions for caregivers, with a subtheme of a lack of adequate knowledge of procedures. Lack of human resources, equipment and policies.</p><p>In the second phase, a conceptual framework was derived from the results of phase 1, using the activities prescribed by Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968). In the third phase, an educational programme was developed from of the findings of the previous phase. The Vicon project (2010) explains a programme as a plan of action for achieving something. The educational programme was implemented and evaluated and adjusted according to recommendations made. The feedback session with participants would indicate that their responses to the programme were positive, and they mentioned that the programme was indeed needed. The intention and hope are that the educational programme will help caregivers for the elderly to be competent and provide quality care.</p>
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Hanke, Petra U., and Christopher R. Dickman. "Sniffing out the stakes: hair-snares for wild cats in arid environments." Wildlife Research 40, no. 1 (2013): 45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1071/wr12210.
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Context Wild cats (Felis spp.) are difficult to monitor because of their cryptic lifestyle and usually low numbers. Hair-snaring is a promising non-invasive method being used increasingly to estimate mammal populations. Aims Our aim was to carry out pilot trials of a simple hair-snare designed to capture hair from wild cats in arid environments. Methods Roughened wooden stakes were set at multiple sites on the crests of sand dunes and in swales in western Queensland, Australia, and in mostly sandy habitats of the Namib and Kalahari Deserts, Namibia. In Australia, stakes were sprayed with cat urine, extracts of catnip or valerian herbs as lures, or left untreated; in Namibia, alternate stakes were sprayed with a food lure of tuna emulsion oil. The stakes were checked for hair, usually daily, for 2–14 days, and the surrounding ground was inspected for tracks. Remote cameras also were used at some sites to confirm the identity of visitors to stakes. Key results In Australia, feral cats (Felis catus) were attracted to, and left hairs on, stakes sprayed with cat urine six times more frequently than to unsprayed stakes irrespective of whether snares were on dune crests or in swales, and showed no response to catnip or valerian. Tracks and photos showed that cats, dingoes or wild dogs (Canis lupus ssp.) and foxes (Vulpes vulpes) also approached and sniffed the stakes. In Namibia, F. catus, F. lybica and F. nigripes left hair on stakes, with deposition rates two and a half-fold higher at stakes with the food lure than without it. At least five other species of predators visited the hair-snare sites. Conclusions Simple wooden stakes provide a cheap and simple method of snaring hairs from wild cats, especially if used in conjunction with appropriate lures. Our results broadly support previous work, and extend the utility of the method to different Felis spp. in arid habitats. Implications Further research is needed on snares to investigate the seasonal efficiency of different lures. If DNA also is to be extracted to identify individuals, more work is needed to confirm that snares yield hair of sufficient quality to allow this.
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Biasi, Douglas De, and Fábio Augusto Pera. "The telecommuting and the contact center’s quality life." Revista Ibero-Americana de Estratégia 5, no. 2 (December 27, 2007): 25–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.5585/ijsm.v5i2.119.
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The conditions and the habits of a person can implicate in her health and productivity at the job. This affirmation is more significant in high stress professions like contact center’s agent. This paper analyzes the work at home, or telecommuting, and its contribution to enterprise’s quality of work life and productivity improve. A quantitative research with a great national con-tact center company proves the telecommuting workability for the regularization of basic as-pects of workers life.
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Nevalainen, David E. "The Quality Systems Approach." Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 123, no. 7 (July 1, 1999): 566–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.5858/1999-123-0566-tqsa.
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Abstract Health care as an industry is going through an evolution similar to that experienced by manufacturing and other service sectors of the world economy. When competition threatens, the traditional management approach is slash-and-burn to manage costs. This approach affects people, services, and facilities. When the slash-and-burn method runs out of fuel, organizations start to merge, thinking that bigger is better. Just getting bigger only looks like change, with a new cast of fewer people and organizational structure. The root cause for existing problems has not been fixed. The only real solution, as manufacturing and services learned, is to understand and improve work processes to ensure that the right work is being done in a high-quality manner and at a competitive price. The era of quality systems is just dawning in health care. The focus must remain on quality patient outcomes at a competitive price by improving supporting systems and processes to accomplish these goals.
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Sahu, Kamlesh Kumar. "Indispensable Quality of a Scholarly Online Journal." National Journal of Professional Social Work 21, no. 1 (December 14, 2020): 1. http://dx.doi.org/10.51333/njpsw.2020.v21.i1.249.
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It gives me immense pleasure to bring out this issue of the National Journal of Professional Social Work. I would like to first share credit with all the authors who have trusted and submitted their precious work to publish with us. Secondly, I acknowledge the President of ISPSW and patron of this journal who granted permission to publish and entrusted me as Honorary Editor. I am also grateful to all the Executive Committee members for their support and encouragement and my esteemed editorial board members for their prompt and positive response for an extensive review and editing of this journal issue.
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Nazaré Oliveira, Eliany, Manuelle Maria Marques Matias, Tamires Alexandre Félix, Maria Michele Bispo Cavalcante, Roberlândia Evangelista Lopes, and Félix Neto. "Brazilian women living in Portugal: work and quality of life." Saúde e Sociedade 28, no. 1 (March 2019): 182–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0104-12902019170122.
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Abstract This article is organized around the axes migratory process, work, and quality of life. Two objectives were outlined: characterizing the socio-demographic aspects of Brazilian immigrant women in Portugal; and analyzing their situation and characteristics of work and quality of life. The study started from two working hypotheses: the first on the relation between unemployment and low quality of life; and the second on the relation between high workload and low quality of life of immigrant women. Cross-sectional study conducted from July to September 2016, in Portugal, with 682 Brazilian immigrant women over 18 years of age who lived in the country for more than 3 months. The instruments used were a socio-demographic questionnaire and the questionnaire ‘Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey’ (SF-36). The results showed a predominance of women in the age group from 18 to 38 years; married or living in a marriage-like relationship; with formal education mostly at the graduate level; with child(ren); and living in a family unit. The first study hypothesis was confirmed and the second study hypothesis was refuted.
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Nambira, Geoffrey. "Analyzing the Determinants of Teachers’ Mathematics Teaching Competencies in Upper Primary Phase: Evidence from Namibia." International Journal of Innovation and Economic Development 2, no. 4 (2015): 35–47. http://dx.doi.org/10.18775/ijied.1849-7551-7020.2015.24.2004.
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The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which predictors of teachers’ competencies in teaching mathematics predict the outcomes of mathematics performance among learners at upper primary phase. The determinants were namely gender, teaching experience, region, qualification, and fields of study exert effect on teachers’ competencies in lesson planning and preparation, assessment and evaluation of learners, lesson delivery, the use of teaching strategies, the quality of homework, and the availability of teaching materials. The generic understanding of the impacts of predictors of teaching competencies on learners’ performance significantly informs the development of training programmes components, and teaching and learning processes across the schooling system. Shulman’s theory of teacher content and pedagogical knowledge underpinned the study. The study comprised of holistic samples of 117 mathematics teachers at upper primary phase teachers from 39 schools. The selection of three schools from each region followed three criteria, namely outstanding, moderate, and lower performances in Grade 10 examination. Data is collected from classroom observation and analysis of relevant documents. The findings show that predictor variables such as gender, teacher qualification, teaching experience, field of study, and region exerted effects on the way teachers plan and prepare the lesson, deliver the lesson, assess and evaluate learners, use the teaching materials, and the quality of work. Teachers who specialized in mathematics were more competent in mathematics teaching. The results presuppose that predictors of teachers’ competencies in teaching mathematics are essential for improving teaching and learning of mathematics in schools. The outcome of this study is beneficial to education officials who are directly responsible for coordinating the teaching of mathematics in schools and the allocation of teaching subjects, particularly mathematics. The findings showed that a number of teachers were not trained mathematics. This was an indication of the existing shortage of mathematics teachers in schools nationally. Untrained mathematics teachers negatively influenced learners’ performance. These outcomes implied that education planners at the national, regional and district levels should set up strategies on how to increase the production of mathematics teachers nationally in order to meet the demand of such teachers in schools.
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Kloppers, Joan M., Agnes Van Dyk, and Lucia N. Nelumbu. "Implementation of an educational programme for caregivers of the elderly in Windhoek and Rehoboth, Namibia." International Journal of Medicine 3, no. 2 (June 26, 2015): 56. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijm.v3i2.4835.
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<p>In many instances care for the frail elderly, especially in long-term care institutions, is provided under minimal supervision by caregivers who lay people. This can lead to poor-quality care or neglect of the frail elderly. Therefore, caregivers have a major role in coordinating comprehensive long-term care.</p><p>One of the objectives of the study “Caregiving in old-age homes in Windhoek: A practice-orientated enquiry into caregiving education” was to implement the educational programme for caregivers in old age homes in Windhoek. A qualitative, explorative, descriptive, contextual and phenomenology design was used to perform this study.</p><p>The study was conducted in three phases. Firstly, a situational analysis was carried out to explore and describe the experiences and needs of the caregivers and the elderly. The situation analysis revealed themes in terms of interpersonal relationships that could be positive or negative regarding the elderly, with the sub-themes like communication, support and caring for elderly people. These themes and sub-themes include the following: Interpersonal relationships were viewed as an important aspect of the caring process. Lack of regular in-service training sessions for caregivers, with a sub- theme of a lack of adequate knowledge of procedures. Lack of human resources, equipment and policies</p><p>In the second phase, a conceptual framework was derived from the results of phase 1, using the activities prescribed by Dickoff, James and Wiedenbach (1968). In the third phase, a programme was developed from the findings of the previous phase. Finally, the educational programme was implemented and evaluated in old-age homes in Windhoek.</p>
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Dobrzycki, Przemysław, and Piotr Rychlewski. "Site control procedures for applicability and quality of Rapid Impulse Compaction." MATEC Web of Conferences 251 (2018): 02018. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201825102018.
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Rapid development of foundation engineering and substrate improvement technologies and also availability of various enforcement techniques make that dynamic or vibration-related technologies are used in such accomplishments. They are distinguished with numerous advantages like fast execution and large bearing capacities resulting from good compaction or additional compaction of natural soils during executing the work. Among such technologies most often used are, inter alia, stone columns, impulse compaction, dynamic replacement and, finally, micro-explosions. These technologies feature however some drawbacks like noise and vibrations. Noise is definitely more arduous for people. Although it is not more intense than that of standard work on construction site, but periodicity of noise source (e.g. vibrator, pile-driver) is oppressive for outsiders. Vibrations are generally better tolerated than noise. However, the influence of work exerted on neighbouring facilities should be under control. Accelerometers, which measure acceleration of structure elements caused by dynamic influences from working machinery, are used for this purpose. Another problem is the quality control of the work progressed. The paper provides both exemplary measurement equipment for vibration control and control procedures assessing efficiency of substrate improvement process.
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Lohmeier, S., B. G. Lottermoser, T. Schirmer, and W. Fuchsloch. "Reprocessing potential of pegmatite tailings for rare metal extraction and brick fabrication, Uis, Namibia." South African Journal of Geology 124, no. 3 (September 1, 2021): 639–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.25131/sajg.124.0015.
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Abstract Historic tin mining and mineral processing of the Uis pegmatite deposit (Namibia) has resulted in a series of tailings impoundments. In this study, Uis tailings were characterised to establish their suitability for brick manufacturing and reprocessing potential for rare metals (Be, Li, Nb, Ta). Tailings occur on-site as two distinct types (a) fine- to medium-grained sand (d50 = 120 to 420 μm) in dune-like spoil dumps; and (b) fine- to medium-grained sand (Fraction A: d50 = 120 to 410 μm; ~25% of tailings type) and fine-grained silt (Fraction B: d50 = 18 to 83 μm; ~75% of tailings type) in four low-lying dried-out waste impoundment cells. The two tailings types have a similar and homogeneous mineralogical composition, comprising quartz, plagioclase, K-feldspar and mica as well as minor cassiterite, columbite-tantalite and petalite, reflecting the micaceous quartzo-feldspathic composition of the source rocks. The main clay mineral is illite with minor (ferroan) clinochlore, cookeite and kaolinite. Such a mineralogical composition allows contemporary brick fabrication due to illite as the main clay mineral, a large proportion of quartz as a stabilizer and only trace amounts of minerals that could have a detrimental effect (e.g. Fe oxides and pyrite). Consequently, the consistent particle size distribution and homogeneous mineralogical composition allow present-day production of high-quality fired bricks from tailings. To date, the use of Uis tailings for brick manufacturing supports the local economy, aids building development and removes silica-rich mine wastes prone to dust dispersion in a remote part of Namibia. In addition, geochemical analysis of the tailings reveals strongly elevated mean concentrations of rare metals (~2 760 mg/kg Li, ~140 mg/kg Be, ~41 mg/kg Ta, ~55 mg/kg Sn, ~74 mg/kg Nb). Resource estimates suggest the presence of ~25 200 t Li2O, ~1 600 t BeO and significant Nb-Ta-Sn in impoundment cell material and a total resource of ~365 000 t Li2O and ~27 900 t BeO in bulk tailings. Thus, Uis tailings also offer the opportunity for reprocessing and extraction of rare metals.
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Whitfield, Paul H., and Evan R. Watt. "Water Quality Branch Special Issue." Water Quality Research Journal 23, no. 4 (November 1, 1988): i. http://dx.doi.org/10.2166/wqrj.1988.035.
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Abstract This special issue of the Water Pollution Research Journal of Canada highlights some of the recent work of the Water Quality Branch, Environment Canada. The Water Quality Branch operates out of regional offices located in Moncton, New Brunswick; Longueuil, Quebec; Burlington, Ontario; Regina, Saskatchewan, and Vancouver, British Columbia. Many of the issues and problems regarding water quality in Canada are not common to all regions, this is reflected in the diversity amongst the papers that are presented. Water Quality Branch activities range from broad and philosophical water quality considerations to studies of specific basins where water quality problems exist. This special issue consists of papers which touch on a number of these interests. The first two papers consider the design of water quality networks. Two papers consider water quality objectives as a management tool; developing guidelines for pesticides, and developing effective monitoring programs for objectives. Several papers consider problems associated with temporal variations: temporal patterns of acidification in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, trends in water quality of the St. Lawrence, phosphorus variability in the Flathead River, and changes over time in the St. Croix River. The remaining papers report specific pieces of work reflecting novel methods or procedures: large volume extractors, organic contaminants in suspended sediments, contaminants in water and suspended sediments, and contaminants in surficial sediments. On behalf of the Water Quality Branch, we would like to thank the authors for their contributions to this special issue of the Journal. We would also like to thank the many colleagues who joined with Water Quality Branch staff to review the papers. Special thanks are extended to external reviewers who contributed much to the quality of the papers presented.
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Gopalakrishna Pillai, M., P. S. Sreejith, R. K. Gupta, Bhanu Pant, P. C. Harikumar, and N. Venugopal. "Effect of EBW Parameters on Weldment Quality of Ti6Al4V Alloy." Materials Science Forum 830-831 (September 2015): 249–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/msf.830-831.249.
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The penetration characteristics of EBW are primarily dependent on the main beam current (Iw), potential difference between the cathode and anode (voltage, V) and the welding speed (S). There are other influencing parameters like weld focus current (If), welding gun to work distance (GW) and beam oscillation.In the present study, the effect of work distance on focus current and on penetration of Ti6Al4V weld is studied using a 60kV, 30kW EB welding machine. Weld focus current is measured over a range of work distance and variation in its pattern is studied. Similarly, the variation of depth of penetration by varying the work distance and varying the focus current at a particular work distance constant are also analyzed.It is observed that, focus current is inversely proportional to the work distance and the variation in focus current per unit change of work distance is high in the shorter work distance region. The change in focus current and work distance affects the weld penetration and fusion zone geometry. For optimum penetration at a given work distance, the beam focus should be below the surface in keyhole welding. As the work distance increases, the penetration capacity of the beam decreases and maximum penetration is obtained in lesser work distance region.
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Nayak, Tanaya, Chandan Kumar Sahoo, Prabodh Kumar Mohanty, and Bijaya Kumar Sundaray. "HR interventions and quality of work life of healthcare employees: an investigation." Industrial and Commercial Training 48, no. 5 (June 6, 2016): 234–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ict-02-2015-0019.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the predictors of perceived quality of work life (QWL) by accentuating on human resource interventions in healthcare units. Design/methodology/approach – Primary data were accumulated from 158 health care employees through a structured questionnaire from healthcare organisations in India. Statistical analysis was done using tools like factor analysis and multiple regression analysis by using SPSS (version 20). Findings – A total of 18 independent variables was used in the study, only four factors were extracted specifically work life balance, communication, teamwork and empowerment were found to be significant predictors of perceived QWL. The proposed hypotheses for this study are significant. Research limitations/implications – This work provides a pragmatic view about the compendium of human resource interventions pivotal for better QWL in healthcare organisations. The survey also offers insights to healthcare managers, administrators and practitioners for implementing these interventions. Originality/value – This work clearly reflects on the relationship of HR intervention and QWL in the new context of health care.
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Navarro, Vicente. "Remembering RIC Pfeffer, Celebrating His Work." NEW SOLUTIONS: A Journal of Environmental and Occupational Health Policy 12, no. 3 (November 2002): 233–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2190/nyy8-8203-wlct-x8wh.
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This speech was given in a homage celebration to Ric Pfeffer on the occasion of his retirement. The article pays tribute to Ric's life and work, showing how his commitment to improve the life and working conditions of the population of the United States led him to stand up to many powerful forces that determined the nature of awards and visibility in this country. The article concludes that it is because of people like Ric Pfeffer that the quality of life improves for working people, even though the Establishment of this country, responsible for most of what is wrong, marginalizes and ignores them.
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Kumari, T. Jyostna, G. Penchala Pratap, Shyam Baboo Prasad, and Goli Penchala Prasad. "Development of quality standard of Ksheerabala oil: An Ayurvedic Formulation." INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE 10, no. 04 (December 21, 2019): 567–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.25258/ijpqa.10.4.1.
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This contemporary study is intended to standardize the Ksheerabalatailam with respect to Sida cordifolia root powder processed with sesame oil and milk. The chief objective of this contemporary research work is to assess the various Standardization properties of the Ksheerabalatailam like saponification value, Iodine value, Acid value, Peroxide value, Total fat, weight per milliliter, HPTLC and GCMS analysis. The physicochemical properties like the iodine value, saponification value, acid value, peroxide value, total fat, and HPTLC fingerprinting and GC-MS analysis were established. The results of these studies would be useful for authentication, standardization, and disclosing counterfeit deterioration of the original herbal drug of Ksheerabalatailam.
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Ramanan, Lakshminarayanan, Muniratnam Kumar, and K. P. V. Ramanakumar. "Knowledge Gap and its Impact on Product and Process Quality." Applied Mechanics and Materials 813-814 (November 2015): 1176–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.813-814.1176.
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Quality is an important dimension or factor in any process or product. Success of the product or process depends on the application of knowledge assimilated on various subjects from theory into actual application; otherwise it would result into a quality defect, as a consequence of knowledge gap. One such quality defect in the product and the process is conversion of student into an Engineer by the Engineering Educational Institution is lower employability, a concern for society, employers and stake holders of the educational process. Causes for such defect, are multi-dimensional, requiring a multi-pronged approach in developing solutions. Regulatory bodies like AICTE, Industrial bodies like CII etc. in India, are working towards delivering solutions at the macro level of the Nation, while the issue also requires solutions to be deployed at the micro level of Institutions. Focus of this research work is to address one such element related to measurement of Quality dimension, quantify such knowledge gap with practicing professionals of the Industry, identify their significant presence by experience segments and relate them with student’s knowledge gap for similar element / dimension as found in literature. The work delivers a simple model which can be adopted in educational institutions that shall benefit the Industry and Engineering graduates. The scope of this work also includes explaining high level process map of the educational process with SIPOC and COPIS Quality model of Six Sigma in bringing out the complexity in educational process. This research work is a part of the ongoing research of the first author.
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Shrestha, Sulochana, Sujita Thapa, Laxmi Mangrati, Patima Devkota, Rekha Rai, and Kabita Adhikari. "Quality of work life (QWL) situation in the Nepalese corporate sector." Quest Journal of Management and Social Sciences 1, no. 1 (October 18, 2019): 119–45. http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/qjmss.v1i1.25977.
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Background: Existing literature on QWL and CG supports that effective compliance of CG is dependent on how the institution is nourished with the spirit of QWL and CG maintains relationship between the company’s management, board of directors, shareholders, employees, and auditors and stakeholders. Moreover, QWL consider different components like autonomy of work, compensation and rewards, job satisfaction and job security, quality of work life, relation and co-operation, training and development, work environment.
Objectives: The main purpose of this paper was to investigate the factors, dimensions and policy implications to foster quality of work life (QWL) situation in organizations, especially in the Nepalese corporate sector.
Methods: Fully based on qualitative desk review and analyses.
Results: This paper has attempted to establish relationship between the determinants of QWL situation and corporate governance (CG) from a positivists’ perspective. In the present Nepalese context, several challenging factors, such as, employee attitude, working environment, opportunities, nature of work, stress, job challenges, development and career potential are affecting QWL attainment.
Conclusions: QWL promotes adequate and fair compensation, safe and healthy working condition, opportunity to use and develop human capabilities, opportunity to growth and security, social integration, constitutionalism, social relevance of work life; work and total life span of the people.
Implications: Robust QWL standardization, monitoring and evaluation be in place to govern all corporate entities in a meaningful manner.
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Suresh, K. "Empirical Study on the Quality of Work Life of Nurses in Private Hospitals." Shanlax International Journal of Management 7, no. 1 (July 1, 2019): 92–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.34293/management.v7i1.568.
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Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate the Quality of Work Life among nurses in Private Hospitals
Design/Methodology/Approach: Primary data collection was done by the researcher from 168 nurses from various private hospitals through a structured questionnaire. The data was analyzed using statistical tools like factor analysis, correlation and multiple regression analysis using SPSS (Ver 20.0)
Findings:From the research study its concluded that remuneration, opportunity for personal growth, work environment, support leadership and structure and work life balance have influence on the Quality of Work Life.
Research implications: The research provides a pragmatic view on Quality of Work Life among nurses in private hospitals and intends to provide insights to administrators, policy makers and practitioners for implementing the findings in solving Quality of Work Life issues.
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Zhao, H. T., J. Zhou, C. F. Jing, and X. F. Li. "A PRAXIS ON DATA QUALITY EVALUATION OF UNDERGROUND PIPELINE." International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences XLIII-B3-2021 (June 29, 2021): 811–16. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-xliii-b3-2021-811-2021.
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Abstract. Underground pipelines are known as “life line”. With the rapid developing of city, more and more pipelines like power lines will move into underground. Facing the complex environment from underground and relationship with other kinds of pipeline, the data quality evaluation is very crucial for academic and business applications. This paper introduced our praxis on underground pipeline data quality on a real project. The datasets are mainly composing of vector data about 15 GB size, covers 3 counties, worked with 3 teams. The workflow, data sampling method and quality evaluation method were engaged in our work. This work can extend to other underground pipeline projects or similar spatial data quality evaluation projects.
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Charlton, William. "Some Recent Work In Aesthetics." Philosophy 61, no. 236 (April 1986): 253–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0031819100021100.
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The starting in 1960 of the British Journal of Aesthetics was a courageous act. In those days people liked to call aesthetics a ‘dreary’ intellectual region, and high-flying philosophers seldom descended into it. But when in the decade that followed new philosophy departments were created and old ones expanded, aesthetics took up some of the spare capacity. Courses were laid on, and books and articles appeared which could match the quality of work in better established branches of philosophy like ethics and epistemology. The question now is whether the lean years which have begun will eat up the fat years of the sixties and seventies. As courses are cut and vacancies left unfilled, aesthetics is likely to be the first branch of philosophy to suffer.
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Putri Khairunnisa and Setyo Riyanto. "The Influence of Work Motivation and Work Environment on Employee Performance at Trapo Indonesia." Journal of Sosial Science 1, no. 5 (November 25, 2020): 228–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.46799/jsss.v1i5.43.
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The impact of work inspiration and work environment on work execution is very important, and some theoretical and fact assessments in several companies also show work motivation and a supportive environment that provides a very large increase in employee performance, plus in this “NEW NORMAL” period many companies make breakthroughs in running its business once again so that the company can survive in the midst of this crisis. Based on these conditions, the quality of performance and motivation in a company needs to be improved by formulating a new policy in the work system in the company so that it can pass through times like this, which is a new program or procedure in the system to improve employee performance in a company. The method used in this study is the procedure for approaching employees, research that emphasizes the basic principles of work motivation and the environment which seeks to create a new work environment that is more developed in situations like this. The theory outlined below will greatly assist companies, especially Trapo Indonesia, in evaluating and updating inspiration and work environment governance that can have a positive effect on the company and can moreover progress representative execution even better.
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Nisha, Nabila. "Exploring the Dimensions of Mobile Banking Service Quality." International Journal of Business Analytics 3, no. 3 (July 2016): 60–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijban.2016070104.
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Today, mobile phone is an essential part of the lives of most people – a reason why, banking sector and mobile phone service providers have teamed up to provide banking services to customers via mobile phones. However, customers often are critical of the quality of such alternative financial delivery services provided by banks. The aim of this paper is to examine the underlying factors and service qualities that can influence customers' behavioral intentions towards the use of mobile banking services in Bangladesh. The hybrid model in this study identifies service qualities like reliability, privacy, information quality, responsiveness and empathy that capture customers' overall perceptions of the performance of mobile banking services. In addition, other factors like performance expectancy, effort expectancy and facilitating conditions significantly influence customers' intention to use such services. Implications of these findings provide practical recommendations to banking industry, and directions for further work from the perspective of Bangladesh.
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Hagen, Renée V., and Brooke A. Scelza. "Adoption of outgroup norms provides evidence for social transmission in perinatal care practices among rural Namibian women." Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health 2020, no. 1 (January 1, 2020): 161–73. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/emph/eoaa029.
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Abstract Background and objectives How do new ideas spread in social groups? We apply the framework of cultural evolution theory to examine what drives change in perinatal care norms among Himba women in the Kunene region of Namibia. Access to formal medical care is on the rise in this region, and medical workers regularly visit communities to promote WHO-recommended perinatal care practices. This study investigates how various forms of social transmission affect women’s uptake of medical recommendations concerning perinatal care. Methodology Based on interviews with one hundred Himba mothers, we used Bayesian multi-level logistical regression models to examine how perceptions of group preferences, prestige ascribed to outgroup conformers, interaction with the outgroup and access to resources affect norm adoption. Results Women who perceive medical recommendations as common in their group prefer, plan and practice these recommendations more often themselves. We observed a shift toward medical recommendations regarding birth location and contraception use that was in line with conformity bias predictions. Practices that serve as cultural identity markers persist in the population. Conclusions and implications Norm changes, and the cultural evolutionary processes that can lead to them, are not uniform, either in process or pace. Empirical studies like this one provide important examples of how these changes reflect local culture and circumstance and are critical for better understanding the models that currently predominate in cultural evolution work. These cases can also help bridge the gap between evolutionary anthropology and public health by demonstrating where promotion and prevention campaigns might be most effective. Lay Summary The recent promotion of WHO-recommended perinatal care practices in Namibia provides an opportunity to empirically study norm change using a cultural evolution framework. We found women adopt medical recommendations when they believe these are common in their social group. Local norms that were not discouraged persisted in the study group.
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Kungulovski, Goran, and Albert Jeltsch. "Quality of histone modification antibodies undermines chromatin biology research." F1000Research 4 (October 28, 2015): 1160. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.7265.1.
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Histone post-translational modification (PTM) antibodies are essential research reagents in chromatin biology. However, they suffer from variable properties and insufficient documentation of quality. Antibody manufacturers and vendors should provide detailed lot-specific documentation of quality, rendering further quality checks by end-customers unnecessary. A shift from polyclonal antibodies towards sustainable reagents like monoclonal or recombinant antibodies or histone binding domains would help to improve the reproducibility of experimental work in this field.
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Kungulovski, Goran, and Albert Jeltsch. "Quality of histone modification antibodies undermines chromatin biology research." F1000Research 4 (November 24, 2015): 1160. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.7265.2.
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Histone post-translational modification (PTM) antibodies are essential research reagents in chromatin biology. However, they suffer from variable properties and insufficient documentation of quality. Antibody manufacturers and vendors should provide detailed lot-specific documentation of quality, rendering further quality checks by end-customers unnecessary. A shift from polyclonal antibodies towards sustainable reagents like monoclonal or recombinant antibodies or histone binding domains would help to improve the reproducibility of experimental work in this field.
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Al-Zoubi, Marwan. "Work Values of Jordanian Fresh Graduates." International Journal of Business and Management 11, no. 7 (June 21, 2016): 237. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v11n7p237.
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The aim of the study was to explore the work values of Jordanian fresh graduates as well as the effect of gender on values preferences. 1109 fresh university graduates participated in the study (720 females- 64.9%, and 389 males). Participants completed a scale that assesses the level of importance of 10 work values. The results indicated that fresh graduates value jobs that provide them with career development, financial rewards, creativity, job security, teamwork, and opportunity to serve others while the least important values were for jobs that provide independence, prestige and excitement. Additionally, the results indicated that there are gender differences in work values preferences. The current study is providing helpful information for job counselors and career succession planners. from consumers at organized retail outlets and households. Structural equation model is used to understand the role of consumer and store factors in private label purchase.<strong> </strong>Factors like perceived quality, product familiarity, shelf space allocation and private label quality belief are found to have a significant role in determining the private label purchase in food category. n relationship among regions is very important. Finally, some policies about fiscal exnpenditure and economic development are proposed.
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Zhao, Ming, Rui Wang, Yongming Xu, and Xiaochun Xu. "Based on PCI Software Day Draw Satellite is Projective Like Making Technology Discussed in This Paper." MATEC Web of Conferences 227 (2018): 02013. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201822702013.
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This article introduces the use of PCI software production day draw satellite is projective like production process, analyzes the key technologies in the production, summarizes the Suggestions to improve the quality of results, strengthen quality control method is proposed, for the day draw satellite orthogonal projection as mass production work has carried on the beneficial exploration.
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Mulyani, Indah, Wahyu Rahardjo, Inge Andriani, and Nurul Qomariyah. "Factors influencing employee’s quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic." Indigenous: Jurnal Ilmiah Psikologi 5, no. 2 (September 30, 2020): 164–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.23917/indigenous.v5i2.11086.
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One result of the COVID-19 pandemic for the wider community, especially employees, is the need to carry out physical distancing in the form of work from home. This phenomenon certainly has consequences on the quality of life felt by employees. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the quality of life of employees who work from home is influenced by variables such as type D personality, anxiety, technology overload, and work-life balance. Participants in this study were 486 employees living in Jakarta Greater Area who worked from home because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants were recruited by purposive sampling using online questionnaire. Measurements were made using a measuring tool from each variable using a quantitative approach. Hierarchical regression is used as a data analysis technique. The findings of this research show that all independent variables have an influence on quality of life. However, anxiety has the smallest influence and type D personality has the greatest effect. Meanwhile, like work-life balance, technology overload has positive effect on quality of life. That is, internal and external factors can have different effects on the quality of life felt by employees who work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Saad, Mazni, Norliana Ahmad Shah, Noor Malinda Mohamed Mohan, and Halimi Poniran. "Building a More Intimate Connection Between Spirituality and Quality Service Performance at Work." Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal 14, no. 2 (August 31, 2019): 79–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.24191/apmaj.v14i2-04.
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One of the biggest challenges in tertiary education is that lecturers need to be versatile and able to quickly adapt to different challenges in many different functions or activities such as recruiting new student. Moreover, a higher timetable load may contribute to emotional stress, and lecturers need to know how to work with unpredictable situations like difficult students or office politics. Thus, lecturers need a huge support system in place to deal with these situations at work, but information on lecturers’ coping abilities, specifically referred to as spiritual intelligence (SQ) is limited and not yet understood. Therefore, this study aims to examine how the SQ affects performance of lecturers in privately-owned universities by measuring the quality services. Based on the questionnaires distributed to lecturers in selected privately-owned universities, this study found that the SQ level among the young lecturers was quite high. It was also revealed that all sub-dimensions of SQ were positive and also significantly affected the performance of the lecturers. The standardised coefficient beta values indicated that the sub-dimensions of Transcendence contributed to 37%, while Meaning contributed to 31% Service Quality. Keywords: service quality, spiritual intelligence, privately-owned university, Malaysia
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Isack, Hilma Dhiginina, Michael Mutingi, Hileni Kandjeke, Abhishek Vashishth, and Ayon Chakraborty. "Exploring the adoption of Lean principles in medical laboratory industry." International Journal of Lean Six Sigma 9, no. 1 (March 5, 2018): 133–55. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijlss-02-2017-0017.
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Purpose As the demand for efficiency and quality in the health-care industry has increased over the past few years, adoption of Lean principles and tools in the medical laboratory industry has become increasingly crucial. The purpose of this study is to explore the level of adoption, barriers and enablers of Lean principles and tools in the Namibian medical laboratory industry. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to examine the level of usage, barriers and enablers, impact of Lean tools and to suggest appropriate strategies for adopting Lean in the Namibian medical laboratory services. Findings Research findings reveal that Lean tools are moderately implemented in most laboratories. Standard operating procedures, root cause analysis, overall equipment effectiveness and visual management are the important Lean tools used in the industry. Results of the survey also show that Lean tools had a positive impact on operational performance, employee motivation, turnaround time and cost reduction. Furthermore, top management involvement, adequate training and proper planning emerged as important enablers, while lack of support from the management, financial constraint and staff resistant to change are major barriers to the adoption of Lean principles in the Namibian medical laboratory industry. Research limitations/implications The paper has inherent limitations of survey research, which the authors will overcome by using case studies with medical laboratories. Practical implications The findings of the authors’ work will help in widening the application of Lean principles in more medical laboratories in Namibia and in other parts of the world. Originality/value The paper is based on numerous health-care studies on Lean. This is one of the few papers investigating the adoption of Lean principles, specifically in medical laboratories, from an emerging economy such as Namibia.
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Gopatoti, Anandbabu, Merajothu Chandra Naik, and Kiran Kumar Gopathoti. "Convolutional Neural Network Based Image Denoising for Better Quality of Images." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.27 (August 15, 2018): 356. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.27.17972.
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This work gives a survey by comparing the different methods of image denoising with the help of wavelet transforms and Convolutional Neural Network. To get the better method for Image denoising, there is distinctive merging which have been used. The vital role of communication is transmitting visual information in the appearance of digital images, but on the receiver side we will get the image with corruption. Therefore, in practical analysis and facts, the powerful image denoising approach is still a legitimate undertaking. The algorithms which are very beneficial for processing the signal like compression of image and denoising the image is Wavelet transforms. To get a better quality image as output, denoising methods includes the maneuver of data of that image. The primary aim is wavelet coefficient modification inside the new basis, by that the noise within the image data can be eliminated. In this paper, we suggested different methods of image denoising from the corrupted images with the help of different noises like Gaussian and speckle noises. This paper implemented by using adaptive wavelet threshold( Sure Shrink, Block Shrink, Neigh Shrink and Bivariate Shrink) and Convolutional Neural Network(CNN) Model, the experimental consequences the comparative accuracy of our proposed work.
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Al Haraisa, Yazan Emnawer. "Exploring the Role of Quality of Work Life in Building Learning Organization: Applied Study on the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Companies." International Journal of Business and Management 13, no. 9 (August 1, 2018): 24. http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/ijbm.v13n9p24.
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The pharmaceutical sector is one of the most important sectors at the level of countries because it has a big role in the development and sustain of other sectors. Therefore, the aim of this study examined the role of quality of work life in building learning organization in the (16) Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies. For the sample unit and analysis involved the employees selected randomly from the different areas in the target companies. In addition to, the researcher designed a questionnaire containing of (31) items to get the data required from respondents in order to attain study objectives. Moreover, the current study sought to explore the role of quality of work life in building learning organization in the Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing companies. The result of the current study found that the quality of work life have a positive impact on building learning organization in Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies and the highest impact for job satisfaction, then safety and healthy work conditions whereas the work environment is the lowest impact. Therefore, the current study recommends that the Jordanian Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies should focuses on quality of work life and their dimensions like job satisfaction, safety and healthy work conditions and work environment to build learning organization and achieve a benefits bundle or mutual interests to both employees and organizations. On the other hand, the current study applied on Jordanian Pharmaceutical Manufacturing companies’ .Therefore, there is a need to conduct more study in the future because the result of current studies limited and narrow. And also there is a need to take other dimensions of quality of work life like adequate and fair compensation and the social relevance of work life. And conduct further future studies on other sectors such as hotel, hospital and tourism. Moreover, conducting comparative studies with others sectors such as banks and clothes manufacturing companies.
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Regli, Susan Harkness, Suzanna Ho, Margaret Yoho, Ilona Lorincz, Rebecca Stamm, Melissa Hibbs, and Terese Kornet. "It’s Like Scanning the Spoon: Problems and Interventions in Insulin Pen Safety." Proceedings of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care 7, no. 1 (June 2018): 213–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2327857918071051.
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This paper describes a multifaceted patient safety project undertaken to address the complex medication safety issues of single-patient insulin pens in the hospital setting. The project makes the following contributions: a) provides observation- and data-based insight into root causes for the wrong pen/wrong patient problem; b) provides multiple solutions that can work together to significantly reduce the incidence of insulin pen-related safety events; c) shows how Quality and Safety methodologies can work hand-in-hand with human factors and human computer interaction methodologies to produce richer, more in depth results, and d) confirm expert recommendations for best practices that can reduce risks.
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Burns, George U., and Colin Chisohlm. "Engineering Professional Development Related to Sustainability of Quality." International Journal of Quality Assurance in Engineering and Technology Education 1, no. 1 (January 2011): 15–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.4018/ijqaete.2011010102.
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The relationship between employability, professionalism and routes to chartered engineer for engineering graduates in relation to the sustainability of quality and standards is discussed in this paper. Different political and economic developments, set in the context of globalisation, like knowledge led economic policy and the political drift from neo-liberal to third way policies have impacted and shaped the current notion of employability, professionalism and standards. These concepts are outlined and considered in relation to sustaining quality assured formation of undergraduate engineers through routes to professional chartered engineer. Two routes, academic and work related are discussed using case studies to show how the necessary academic standards can be achieved for recognition as a chartered engineer and consideration given as to whether the same quality assured outcomes can be achieved by both routes. These two routes do not deliver similar profiles. A model and work related framework is proposed, which needs to be government led within a global context to achieve the solution to many of the tensions discussed and provide a common global system of professional formation.
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Costa, Franciscleudo B., Priscila S. Duarte, Rolf Puschmann, and Fernando L. Finger. "Quality of fresh-cut strawberry." Horticultura Brasileira 29, no. 4 (December 2011): 477–84. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s0102-05362011000400006.
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The aim of this work was to study the physical, chemical, physiological and microbiological changes during the flow chart of fresh-cut strawberry. Strawberry cvs. Camarosa, Dover and Tudla, derived from experimental area of the Universidade Federal de Viçosa, were selected by color (red ¾) and absence of wound. Afterwards, the minimal processing was evaluated, as follows: fast cooling, water and ice, removal of the calyx followed by conservation at 5±0.5°C and 90-95% RH for 13 days, sanitation, drainage, cut in halves. Removal of the calyx did not result significant difference for fresh weight, total soluble solids, total titratable acidity, pH and ratio TSS/TTA. The rapid cooling resulted in lower electrolyte leakage and respiratory rate, especially sanitized fruits. Sanitization by immersion in chlorine solution slowed the growth of fungi and yeast. Drainage for 20 minutes eliminated practically all water on the surface of the fruits. The fresh-cutting did not affect the visual and nutritional quality of strawberries like appearance, microbiot, vitamin C, anthocyanins and phenolic compounds, consisting of alternative market potential economically viable.
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Senthilkumar, V., and G. Jayaprakash. "Parametric investigation and modelling of hardness and surface quality in CO2 laser cutting process of AISI 314 Stainless steel." Journal of New Materials for Electrochemical Systems 20, no. 3 (July 19, 2017): 101–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.14447/jnmes.v20i3.402.
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Laser cutting is the popular unconventional manufacturing method widely used to cut various engineering materials. In this work CO2 laser cutting of AISI 314 satinless steel has been investigated. This paper focus on the investigation into the effect of laser cutting parameters like laser power, assist gas pressure, cutting speed and stand-off distance on surface roughness, hardness and kerf dimensions like kerf width, kerf ratio and kerf taper in CO2 laser cutting of AISI 314 stainless steel.
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Ota, M., T. Nakayama, K. Takashima, and H. Watanabe. "Ultra-High Speed Grinding Using a CBN Wheel for a Mirror-Like Surface Finish." Key Engineering Materials 291-292 (August 2005): 67–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/kem.291-292.67.
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There are strong demands for a machining process capable of reducing the surface roughness of sliding parts, such as auto parts and other components, with high efficiency. In this work, we attempted to grind hardened steel to a mirror-like surface finish with high efficiency using an ultra-high speed grinding process. In the present study, we examined the effects of the work speed and the grinding wheel grain size in an effort to optimize the grinding conditions for accomplishing mirror-like surface grinding with high efficiency. The results showed that increasing the work speed, while keeping grinding efficiency constant, was effective in reducing the work affected layer and that the grinding force of a #200 CBN wheel was lower than that of a #80 CBN wheel. Based on these results, a high-efficiency grinding step with optimized grinding conditions was selected that achieved excellent ground surface quality with a mirror-like finish.
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Nomaguchi, Kei, and Melissa A. Milkie. "What Should Children Learn? Americans’ Changing Socialization Values, 1986–2018." Socius: Sociological Research for a Dynamic World 5 (January 2019): 237802311987901. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2378023119879016.
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Assessing changes in socialization values for children provides a unique window into how Americans perceive the landscape of their society. We examine whether, since the mid-1980s, Americans (1) emphasized survival values, like hard work, for children, as economic precarity rose or (2) prioritized self-expression values, like autonomy and compassion, as expected in postindustrial society. Analysis of 1986 to 2018 General Social Survey (N = 23,109) supports the precarity thesis: Preferences for hard work increased steadily whereas preferences for autonomy, the top-ranked quality throughout the period, declined. There was some indication of enduring self-expression values, as support for compassion increased and its relative importance to hard work stayed stable. Decomposition analyses show valuing hard work would have been even greater without demographic changes like an increase in college graduates. Aligning with earlier research, valuing obedience in children continued to decline. Our results extend theoretical work on complexities of socioeconomic links to parenting values.
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Haufiku, Desderius, and Hans Justus Amukugo. "Prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of open-cast diamond mine in Namibia." International Journal of Advanced Nursing Studies 4, no. 2 (September 4, 2015): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijans.v4i2.4906.
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<p>The study investigated the prevalence and factors associated with obesity amongst employees of Pocket Beaches mine. Obesity rates are increasing at an alarming rate worldwide; 1.2 billion people worldwide are overweight of which 300 million are clinically obese. Of concern, is that obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and other forms of cancers. Although there are several mine workers who on reporting to occupational health services for minor ailment are found to be overweight or obese, we are not certain about the extent with the problem. The health risk associated with obesity could cause a big loss to NAMDEB in terms of care cost, low productivity and absenteeism.</p><p>The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and determinants of obesity amongst NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches diamond mine.a descriptive; cross-sectional study measured the prevalence of obesity and describes the factors that are associated with obesity and overweight.</p><p>Study population: NAMDEB employees who were working at Pocket Beaches mine. A simple random sampling technique was used to select participants. Eighty seven employees were selected from 188 total NAMDEB employees working at Pocket Beaches mine. Data was collected through interviews. Anthropometric measurements namely, weight, height and abdominal circumference were collected using a standard protocol.</p><p>Data was analyzed using Epi Info 2002. Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as kg/m2. Overweight was defined as BMI = 25 to 29.9 kg/m2 and obesity as BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Waist Circumference ≥80 cm was used to identify central obesity in women and ≥90 cm in men. The frequency of participation in physical activity, barriers to physical activity and food consumption is reported in percent and means.</p><p>The study found prevalence 42% overweight and 32% obesity among employees of NAMDEB. A significant number of participants 48% never participate in moderate exercise per week. 71% of participants reported lack of motivation exercising and too tired after work as the major barriers to physical activity. The consumption of fatty foods such as fried chicken and fried meat was common among study subjects. A large number of respondents 79% eat fried chicken regularly while 74% eat fried meat regularly. 79% of participants consumed inadequate fruits and vegetable (one fruit and vegetable per day). The two most mentioned reasons for low fruits and vegetables consumption were lacked of fruits and vegetables in hostel food menu, and 14% don’t like fruits.</p><p>This study results revealed a high prevalence of overweight and obesity among employees. There is also low participation in physical activity and inadequate intake of fruits and vegetables among employees. Lack of motivation to exercise and unavailability of fruits and vegetable contributed to unhealthy lifestyles. Appropriate interventions are necessary in order to reduce the high obesity prevalence. Wellness program to promote physical activity should be introduced at Pocket Beaches mine. Management should engage Sodexho (catering company) to increase fruits and vegetables in the employees’ menu.</p>
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Ivetic, Vladan, and Jelena Milovanovic. "Electrical conductivity test for Serbian spruce seed quality estimation." Bulletin of the Faculty of Forestry, no. 91 (2005): 127–33. http://dx.doi.org/10.2298/gsf0591127i.
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In this paper, for the firs time in our country, electrical conductivity test was used for seed quality estimation. Since this test is not standardized for most of tree species, main goal of this paper was to investigate possibility of its use for estimation of potential germination rate of Serbian spruce seed, like model species. Negative correlation with great statistical significance (r=-0.9003) was found between specific electrical conductivity and germination rate. On this basis, authors were give proposal for determination of Serbian spruce seed quality, after measuring of electrical conductivity. Results show great potential of this method for seed quality estimation, and justify further work on its standardization for Serbian spruce, and other tree species as well.