scholarly journals Investigating atmosphere’s environmental components and work environment of a household landfill’s platform

2022 ◽  
Vol 354 ◽  
pp. 00061
Author(s):  
Angelica-Nicoleta Găman ◽  
Alexandru Simion ◽  
Marius Kovacs ◽  
Izabella Kovacs
Keyword(s):  
Air Quality ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Waste Storage ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Sorting Process ◽  
And Storage ◽  
Over Time

Household landfills can be important sources of air quality contamination if they do not comply with technological sorting and storage procedures. Also, workers' exposure to environmental hazards endangers their health over time. A significant amount of household waste is stored in cells, monthly, after a sorting process that leaves a considerable ecological footprint. In this study we analysed air quality at the boundary of a compliant household landfill, as well as the quality of work environment of landfill’s workers. To do this, we performed measurements on two levels (air quality and work environment) over three months, following different phases of waste disposal and different activities involving workers serving the facilities. From an applied perspective, results obtained from research activities provide clear answers to questions related to ways in which environmental components are affected by waste storage activities, and workers are exposed to professional noxious. Results show that the landfill deteriorates environment quality, over time, as well as health of workers. Topic relevance is in connection with its potential future contribution to development of knowledge in the approached field, to be able to quantify progress, once integrated systems for modern ecological collection and storage have legislative regulations.

Hospital nurses' work environment, quality of care provided and career plans

2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 255-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Hinno ◽  
P. Partanen ◽  
K. Vehviläinen-Julkunen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Hospital Nurses ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
Environment Quality

Quality of Life at work and Motivation for Research Activities for Residents of General Practice in two Different Surgical Departments in Greece

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s785-s785
Author(s):  
I. Christodoulou ◽  
K. Apostolou ◽  
G. Kazantzi ◽  
E. Xenodoxidou ◽  
C. Pogonidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Large City ◽  
Scientific Development ◽  
City Hospital ◽  
Provincial Hospital ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Number Of Patients

IntroductionQuality of life at work has very much to do with educational efforts during medical residence years. Constant changes of work environment for general practice residents, is a strong reason for high levels of stress at work.ObjectivesOur study is to present the general rules of work for general practice residents in surgical departments in Greece and the quality of their lives and career motivation.MethodsWe use information coming from two hospitals, a large city hospital which covers a population of 780.000 of citizens during all-night duties, and a provincial hospital, which covers a population of 50.000 citizens.ResultsIn both workplaces, general practice residents spend much of their education time in the emergencies department or the outpatient clinics of surgery. Stress is more intense in the large hospital, based on the number of patients examined per day and the frustration they receive at work. However, the heavy duty to accompany a patient for a transfer to other hospital is much more often in province, and then the stress is much more intense and lasting. Frustration is also often in the urban hospital where the residents of various specialties are more experienced and have more confidence due to their departments expertise. Satisfaction at work varies according to the personality of every doctor.ConclusionsOpportunities for scientific development through participation in scientific meetings was stronger in the provincial Hospital due to a good team of strongly motivated researchers that happened to be there and better work environment.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals The perceived effectiveness of employee share options as a mechanism of talent management in South Africa

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. B. Bhengu ◽  
M. Bussin
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Talent Management ◽  
Individual Performance ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Value Proposition ◽  
Total Reward ◽  
Developmental Opportunities ◽  
Over Time

Purpose of the study: The purpose of the study was to explore the views of a sample of employees, industry experts, academics, and professionals to determine whether employee share options (ESO) are an effective talent management tool in the South African context. Talent management refers to the attraction, motivation, and retention of employees, as well as fostering their loyalty to the company. Problem investigated: This study sought to explore and provide empirical evidence as to whether or not ESO are an effective talent management strategy and remuneration tool. Design and methodology: A quantitative research design was used for this study. A survey was constructed by the researchers, using the main themes identified in the literature. A purposive sampling methodology was then employed, using the key informant technique. A total of 4 300 surveys were electronically distributed, and 256 completed surveys were received. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Findings: This study suggests that while ESO are seen as an important component of a total reward solution, they are not the primary drivers of the attraction, retention, and motivation of talent. Respondents indicated that the quality of the work environment and the presence of developmental opportunities are far more significant considerations. Furthermore, the majority of respondents (41%) indicated that they would prefer the allocation of share options to correspond with individual performance. Value of the research: The study suggests that employee reward preferences have evolved over time. Whilst ESO may have been considered a pivotal component of talent management in the late 1990s, today they are only a component of an expected total reward solution. The study demonstrates the importance of consistently reviewing the employee value proposition to ascertain the changing preferences of employees in order to accordingly adapt and maximise talent management. The study can be used as guidance in the design and implementation of share schemes. Conclusion: This study suggests that while ESO are perceived as an important component of a total reward solution, these are not the primary drivers of the attraction, retention, and motivation of talent. Respondents indicated that the quality of the work environment and the availability of developmental opportunities are far more significant considerations. The findings suggest that employee reward preferences have evolved over time. Today's employee has a desire to have reward linked to individual performance, which implies that employers will have to revisit their reward solutions as part of their total value proposition.

scholarly journals The Evolving Landscape of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia on Diagnosis, Prognosis and Treatment

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 853
Author(s):  
Claudia Pérez-Carretero ◽  
Isabel González-Gascón-y-Marín ◽  
Ana E. Rodríguez-Vicente ◽  
Miguel Quijada-Álamo ◽  
José-Ángel Hernández-Rivas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Gene Mutations ◽  
Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽  
Genetic Biomarkers ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Routine Clinical Setting ◽  
Next Generation Sequencing Ngs ◽  
Generation Sequencing ◽  
Over Time

The knowledge of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) has progressively deepened during the last forty years. Research activities and clinical studies have been remarkably fruitful in novel findings elucidating multiple aspects of the pathogenesis of the disease, improving CLL diagnosis, prognosis and treatment. Whereas the diagnostic criteria for CLL have not substantially changed over time, prognostication has experienced an expansion with the identification of new biological and genetic biomarkers. Thanks to next-generation sequencing (NGS), an unprecedented number of gene mutations were identified with potential prognostic and predictive value in the 2010s, although significant work on their validation is still required before they can be used in a routine clinical setting. In terms of treatment, there has been an impressive explosion of new approaches based on targeted therapies for CLL patients during the last decade. In this current chemotherapy-free era, BCR and BCL2 inhibitors have changed the management of CLL patients and clearly improved their prognosis and quality of life. In this review, we provide an overview of these novel advances, as well as point out questions that should be further addressed to continue improving the outcomes of patients.

scholarly journals MODEL PENINGKATAN LOYALITAS KERJA DOSEN PTS MENGGUNAKAN STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 179-192
Author(s):  
Syarifahmauli ◽  
Eliana
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation Modeling ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Private University ◽  
Equation Model ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Main Instrument ◽  
The University

This study aims to find a model for increasing the lecturers work loyalty of private university by using Structural Equation Modeling. The research sample was 150 lecturers of five private universities in Banda Aceh. The questionnaire is the main instrument for data collection. Furthermore, the data were analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM) operationalized with AMOS 21. The study revealed that lecturer work loyalty was positively and significantly affected by job satisfaction and their assessment of rewards and work environment. Therefore, an increase in lecturer work loyalty can be done through university foundation policy intervention in increasing rewards and improving the work environment quality of the university.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Seasonal Household Waste Generation

1974 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert A. Richardson ◽  
Joseph Havlicek
Keyword(s):  
Solid Wastes ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Municipal Services ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Waste Collection ◽  
Private Industry ◽  
Environment Quality ◽  
Production And Consumption

Solid wastes that are residuals of production and consumption have steadily increased in quantity in recent years. Historically, many of these residuals have been discarded into the environment which appeared to have the capacity to handle them. However, now it is widely believed that these residuals are responsible for the degradation of environment quality by increasing air, water, and land pollution. Ecological considerations have increased the complexity of handling solid wastes and have stimulated the need for alternative methods of managing various types of wastes.Local and municipal authorities and private industry provide waste collection and disposal services. Municipal services are generally financed out of taxation revenues, so it is in the public's interest to have an efficient, cost-minimizing operation at some publicly acceptable standard of quality of service.

Psychological and Cognitive Aspects of Borderline Intellectual Functioning

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 159-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastianina Contena ◽  
Stefano Taddei
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Intellectual Functioning ◽  
Clinical Impact ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Borderline Intellectual Functioning ◽  
General Quality ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Over Time

Abstract. Borderline Intellectual Functioning (BIF) refers to a global IQ ranging from 71 to 84, and it represents a condition of clinical attention for its association with other disorders and its influence on the outcomes of treatments and, in general, quality of life and adaptation. Furthermore, its definition has changed over time causing a relevant clinical impact. For this reason, a systematic review of the literature on this topic can promote an understanding of what has been studied, and can differentiate what is currently attributable to BIF from that which cannot be associated with this kind of intellectual functioning. Using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria, we have conducted a review of the literature about BIF. The results suggest that this condition is still associated with mental retardation, and only a few studies have focused specifically on this condition.

Quality of life over time in a German cohort of breast cancer survivors

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
K Thöne ◽  
N Obi ◽  
A Jung ◽  
M Schmidt ◽  
J Chang-Claude ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Over Time

Effectiveness of the Chiari Health Index for Pediatrics instrument in measuring postoperative health-related quality of life in pediatric patients with Chiari malformation type I

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Georgina E. Sellyn ◽  
Alan R. Tang ◽  
Shilin Zhao ◽  
Madeleine Sherburn ◽  
Rachel Pellegrino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Intervention ◽  
Type I ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Health Index ◽  
Chiari Malformation Type I ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Over Time

OBJECTIVEThe authors’ previously published work validated the Chiari Health Index for Pediatrics (CHIP), a new instrument for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for pediatric Chiari malformation type I (CM-I) patients. In this study, the authors further evaluated the CHIP to assess HRQOL changes over time and correlate changes in HRQOL to changes in symptomatology and radiological factors in CM-I patients who undergo surgical intervention. Strong HRQOL evaluation instruments are currently lacking for pediatric CM-I patients, creating the need for a standardized HRQOL instrument for this patient population. This study serves as the first analysis of the CHIP instrument’s effectiveness in measuring short-term HRQOL changes in pediatric CM-I patients and can be a useful tool in future CM-I HRQOL studies.METHODSThe authors evaluated prospectively collected CHIP scores and clinical factors of surgical intervention in patients younger than 18 years. To be included, patients completed a baseline CHIP captured during the preoperative visit, and at least 1 follow-up CHIP administered postoperatively. CHIP has 2 domains (physical and psychosocial) comprising 4 components, the 3 physical components of pain frequency, pain severity, and nonpain symptoms, and a single psychosocial component. Each CHIP category is scored on a scale, with 0 indicating absent and 1 indicating present, with higher scores indicating better HRQOL. Wilcoxon paired tests, Spearman correlations, and linear regression models were used to evaluate and correlate HRQOL, symptomatology, and radiographic factors.RESULTSSixty-three patients made up the analysis cohort (92% Caucasian, 52% female, mean age 11.8 years, average follow-up time 15.4 months). Dural augmentation was performed in 92% of patients. Of the 63 patients, 48 reported preoperative symptoms and 42 had a preoperative syrinx. From baseline, overall CHIP scores significantly improved over time (from 0.71 to 0.78, p < 0.001). Significant improvement in CHIP scores was seen in patients presenting at baseline with neck/back pain (p = 0.015) and headaches (p < 0.001) and in patients with extremity numbness trending at p = 0.064. Patients with syringomyelia were found to have improvement in CHIP scores over time (0.75 to 0.82, p < 0.001), as well as significant improvement in all 4 components. Additionally, improved CHIP scores were found to be significantly associated with age in patients with cervical (p = 0.009) or thoracic (p = 0.011) syrinxes.CONCLUSIONSThe study data show that the CHIP is an effective instrument for measuring HRQOL over time. Additionally, the CHIP was found to be significantly correlated to changes in symptomatology, a finding indicating that this instrument is a clinically valuable tool for the management of CM-I.

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