scholarly journals Scheme to support coconut replanting program on smallholder plantation

2021 ◽  
Vol 892 (1) ◽  
pp. 012088
Author(s):  
S Wulandari ◽  
J C Alouw
Keyword(s):  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
System Capacity ◽  
Financing Constraints ◽  
Technology Support ◽  
Structural Modelling ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Farmer Organizations ◽  
Seed Distribution ◽  
Seed System

Abstract Coconut plantations are dominated by smallholders characterized by limited land area, low productivity, and low added value. The low productivity is partly due to the old age of the plants. The performance of coconut plantations can be improved, among others, through replanting smallholder plantations, but the implementation is still low, mainly due to financing constraints. This study aims to develop a financing scheme to support coconut replanting programs in smallholder plantations. The analysis used is Interpretative Structural Modelling for strategy mapping. The strategy for accelerating the smallholder coconut replanting program is related to developing the seed system, capacity building of farmers and farmer organizations, and technology support. The implementation of coconut replanting consists of nursery establishment, seed distribution, and planting and cultivation management. The financing scheme is a replanting financing method that includes the provision of funds, the scope of the use of funds, and the mechanism for using funds. Various financing models were built, consisting of the Self-Financing Scheme, the Companion Fund Financing Scheme, and the Program-Based Financing Scheme. These various schemes accommodate variations in conditions in coconut development centers in Indonesia. Through the financing scheme, it is also possible to map the roles of each stakeholder involved.

scholarly journals Interest of a Joint Use of Two Diagnostic Tools of Burnout: Comparison between the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory and the Early Detection Tool of Burnout Completed by Physicians

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (19) ◽  
pp. 10544
Author(s):  
Céline Leclercq ◽  
Lutgart Braeckman ◽  
Pierre Firket ◽  
Audrey Babic ◽  
Isabelle Hansez
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
General Practitioners ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Diagnostic Tools ◽  
Occupational Physicians ◽  
Detection Tool ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Oldenburg Burnout Inventory

Most research on burnout is based on self-reported questionnaires. Nevertheless, as far as the clinical judgement is concerned, a lack of consensus about burnout diagnosis constitutes a risk of misdiagnosis. Hence, this study aims to assess the added value of a joint use of two tools and compare their diagnostic accuracy: (1) the early detection tool of burnout, a structured interview guide, and (2) the Oldenburg burnout inventory, a self-reported questionnaire. The interview guide was tested in 2019 by general practitioners and occupational physicians among 123 Belgian patients, who also completed the self-reported questionnaire. A receiver operating characteristic curve analysis allowed the identification of a cut-off score for the self-reported questionnaire. Diagnostic accuracy was then contrasted by a McNemar chi-squared test. The interview guide has a significantly higher sensitivity (0.76) than the self-reported questionnaire (0.70), even by comparing the self-reported questionnaires with the interviews of general practitioners and occupational physicians separately. However, both tools have a similar specificity (respectively, 0.60–0.67), except for the occupational physicians’ interviews, where the specificity (0.68) was significantly lower than the self-reported questionnaire (0.70). In conclusion, the early detection tool of burnout is more sensitive than the Oldenburg burnout inventory, but seems less specific. However, by crossing diagnoses reported by patients and by physicians, they both seem useful to support burnout diagnosis.

scholarly journals 3D Printing of a Self-Healing Thermoplastic Polyurethane through FDM: From Polymer Slab to Mechanical Assessment

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 305
Author(s):  
Linda Ritzen ◽  
Vincenzo Montano ◽  
Santiago J. Garcia
Keyword(s):  
3D Printing ◽  
Room Temperature ◽  
Thermoplastic Polyurethane ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Fused Deposition Modelling ◽  
Full Potential ◽  
Self Healing ◽  
Fused Deposition ◽  
3D Printed

The use of self-healing (SH) polymers to make 3D-printed polymeric parts offers the potential to increase the quality of 3D-printed parts and to increase their durability and damage tolerance due to their (on-demand) dynamic nature. Nevertheless, 3D-printing of such dynamic polymers is not a straightforward process due to their polymer architecture and rheological complexity and the limited quantities produced at lab-scale. This limits the exploration of the full potential of self-healing polymers. In this paper, we present the complete process for fused deposition modelling of a room temperature self-healing polyurethane. Starting from the synthesis and polymer slab manufacturing, we processed the polymer into a continuous filament and 3D printed parts. For the characterization of the 3D printed parts, we used a compression cut test, which proved useful when limited amount of material is available. The test was able to quasi-quantitatively assess both bulk and 3D printed samples and their self-healing behavior. The mechanical and healing behavior of the 3D printed self-healing polyurethane was highly similar to that of the bulk SH polymer. This indicates that the self-healing property of the polymer was retained even after multiple processing steps and printing. Compared to a commercial 3D-printing thermoplastic polyurethane, the self-healing polymer displayed a smaller mechanical dependency on the printing conditions with the added value of healing cuts at room temperature.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Blended Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study (Preprint)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit Mehra ◽  
Jantine van den Helder ◽  
Bart Visser ◽  
Raoul H H Engelbert ◽  
Peter J M Weijs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Blended Intervention

BACKGROUND Physical activity can prolong the ability of older adults to live independently. Home-based exercises can help achieve the recommended physical activity levels. A blended intervention was developed to support older adults in performing home-based exercises. A tablet and a personal coach were provided to facilitate the self-regulation of exercise behavior. OBJECTIVE In line with the Medical Research Council framework, this study aimed to carry out process evaluation of a blended intervention. The objectives were (1) to assess the long-term usability of the tablet adopted in the blended intervention and (2) to explore how the tablet, in conjunction with a personal coach, supported older adults in performing home-based exercises. METHODS The process evaluation was conducted with a mixed-methods approach. At baseline, older adults participating in the blended intervention were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their general experience with information and communication technology (ICT) devices and rate their own skill level. After 6 months, participants filled out the Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of use (USE) questionnaire to assess the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use of the tablet. With a random selection of participants, in-depth interviews were held to explore how the tablet and coach supported the self-regulation. The interviews were double coded and analyzed with the directed content analysis method. RESULTS At baseline, 29% (65/224) of participants who started the intervention (mean age 72 years) filled out the ICT survey and 36% (37/103) of participants who used the tablet for 6 months (mean age 71 years) filled out the USE questionnaire. Furthermore, with 17% (18/103) of participants (mean age 73 years), follow-up interviews were held. The results of the baseline questionnaire showed that the large majority of participants already had experience with a tablet, used it regularly, and reported being skillful in operating ICT devices. After 6 months of use, the participants rated the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use of the tablet on average as 3.8, 4.2, and 4.1, respectively, on a 5-point scale. The analysis of the interviews showed that the participants felt that the tablet supported action planning, behavior execution, and self-monitoring. On the other hand, especially during the first few months, the personal coach added value during the goal setting, behavior execution, and evaluation phases of self-regulation. CONCLUSIONS The results of the process evaluation showed that older adults who participated in the study were positive about the blended intervention that was designed to support them in performing home-based exercises. Participants reported that the tablet helped them to perform the exercises better, more frequently, and safely. It supported them in various phases of self-regulation. The availability of a personal coach was nevertheless crucial. To support physical activity in older adults, a blended approach is promising.

scholarly journals Perceived Impact of an Online Community Care Platform for Dutch Older Adults on Local Participation, Informal Caregiving, and Feelings of Connectedness: Pretest-Posttest Observational Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Willard ◽  
Erik van Rossum ◽  
Marieke Spreeuwenberg ◽  
Luc de Witte
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Online Community ◽  
Community Care ◽  
Informal Caregiving ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Ageing Society ◽  
Local Participation ◽  
Current Form ◽  
Perceived Impact

BACKGROUND In a changing ageing society wherein older adults are increasingly expected to take care of themselves instead of relying on health care services, online community care platforms can help older adults to meet these expectations. A considerable number of these online community care platforms have been introduced in several European countries based on their potential. However, their actual impact is unclear. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate the self-reported use, expectations, and perceived impact of a Dutch online community care platform called Grubbenvorst-Online among Dutch older adults. The following 2 questions were studied: (1) What is the self-reported use of Grubbenvorst-Online among older adults? (2) What are their expectations and perceived impact of Grubbenvorst-Online regarding local participation, their social network, mutual informal caregiving, and feelings of connectedness? METHODS An observational pretest-posttest study was conducted. Participants were recruited via a web-based message on the Grubbenvorst-Online platform and data were collected via postal questionnaires among older users at the start of the study and 4 months later. Data regarding the expectations and the perceived impact of Grubbenvorst-Online were compared and tested. RESULTS Forty-seven Grubbenvorst-Online users with an average age of 74 years participated in this study. They were healthy, predominantly “internet-skilled,” and they found the internet important for maintaining social contacts. In general, the use of the online community care platform decreased during the 4-month follow-up period. The perceived impact of Grubbenvorst-Online was significantly lower than that expected regarding information provision (<i>P</i>=.003), seeking help from fellow villagers (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), giving help to fellow villagers (<i>P</i>&lt;.001), and consulting care or welfare services (<i>P</i>&lt;.001). CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study indicate that online community care platforms perhaps do not provide enough “added value” in their current form. We suggest a new direction in which online community care platforms primarily support existing offline initiatives aimed at stimulating local participation, informal caregiving, and feelings of connectedness.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Blended Physical Activity Intervention for Older Adults: Mixed Methods Study

10.2196/16380 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. e16380 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sumit Mehra ◽  
Jantine van den Helder ◽  
Bart Visser ◽  
Raoul H H Engelbert ◽  
Peter J M Weijs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Blended Intervention

Background Physical activity can prolong the ability of older adults to live independently. Home-based exercises can help achieve the recommended physical activity levels. A blended intervention was developed to support older adults in performing home-based exercises. A tablet and a personal coach were provided to facilitate the self-regulation of exercise behavior. Objective In line with the Medical Research Council framework, this study aimed to carry out process evaluation of a blended intervention. The objectives were (1) to assess the long-term usability of the tablet adopted in the blended intervention and (2) to explore how the tablet, in conjunction with a personal coach, supported older adults in performing home-based exercises. Methods The process evaluation was conducted with a mixed-methods approach. At baseline, older adults participating in the blended intervention were asked to fill out a questionnaire about their general experience with information and communication technology (ICT) devices and rate their own skill level. After 6 months, participants filled out the Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of use (USE) questionnaire to assess the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use of the tablet. With a random selection of participants, in-depth interviews were held to explore how the tablet and coach supported the self-regulation. The interviews were double coded and analyzed with the directed content analysis method. Results At baseline, 29% (65/224) of participants who started the intervention (mean age 72 years) filled out the ICT survey and 36% (37/103) of participants who used the tablet for 6 months (mean age 71 years) filled out the USE questionnaire. Furthermore, with 17% (18/103) of participants (mean age 73 years), follow-up interviews were held. The results of the baseline questionnaire showed that the large majority of participants already had experience with a tablet, used it regularly, and reported being skillful in operating ICT devices. After 6 months of use, the participants rated the usefulness, satisfaction, and ease of use of the tablet on average as 3.8, 4.2, and 4.1, respectively, on a 5-point scale. The analysis of the interviews showed that the participants felt that the tablet supported action planning, behavior execution, and self-monitoring. On the other hand, especially during the first few months, the personal coach added value during the goal setting, behavior execution, and evaluation phases of self-regulation. Conclusions The results of the process evaluation showed that older adults who participated in the study were positive about the blended intervention that was designed to support them in performing home-based exercises. Participants reported that the tablet helped them to perform the exercises better, more frequently, and safely. It supported them in various phases of self-regulation. The availability of a personal coach was nevertheless crucial. To support physical activity in older adults, a blended approach is promising.

scholarly journals Determinan Partisipasi Petani Kopi dalam Standar dan Sertifikasi Berkelanjutan Common Code for Coffee Community (4C)

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 135
Author(s):  
Muhammad Ibnu
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Selling Price ◽  
Coffee Production ◽  
Systematic Random Sampling ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Common Code ◽  
Farmer Organizations ◽  
Coffee Farmers ◽  
The Common

<em>Sustainable standards and certification can encourage coffee farmers to adopt good agricultural practices (GAP), achieving coffee production that is economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. The Common Code for Coffee Community (4C) is a standard and certification scheme currently exists in Robusta coffee production center in Lampung Province. However, sustainable standard and certification become less relevant without farmers’ participation. Farmers’ participation in standards and certification has been relatively low and studies on the issue are relatively rare. This study aims to analyze the determinants of farmer’s participation in 4C Standards and Certification. The study was conducted in West Lampung and Tanggamus Ragency, Lampung Province from February to May 2019. The total number of respondents was 120 people (4C certified farmers and non-certified farmers) surveyed with a systematic-random-sampling method. Data was analyzed using heckprobit regression. The results showed that farmer participation in 4C was determined by the selling price of coffee, farmers’ side job, farmers' preference to replace coffee with other commodities, and the farmers’ group activity. The results indicated that 4C and coffee stakeholders at national scale need to consider policies on how to improve coffee price, optimizing the farmer organizations, and the added-value of coffee production.</em>

scholarly journals Product Integration of Established Crash Sensors for Safety Applications in Lightweight Vehicles

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (21) ◽  
pp. 6994
Author(s):  
Linda Klein ◽  
Yvonne Joseph ◽  
Matthias Kröger
Keyword(s):  
Lightweight Design ◽  
The Self ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Integrated Sensor ◽  
Reinforced Polymers ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymers ◽  
Fibre Reinforced Polymer ◽  
New Sensors ◽  
Safety Applications

The functionality of products increases when more sensors are used. This trend also affects future automobiles and becomes even more relevant in connected and autonomous applications. Concerning automotive lightweight design, carbon fibre-reinforced polymers (CFRP) are suitable materials. However, their drawbacks include the relatively high manufacturing costs of CFRP components in addition to the difficulty of recycling. To compensate for the increased expenditure, the integration of automotive sensors in CFRP vehicle structures provides added value. As a new approach, established sensors are integrated into fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) structures. The sensors are usually mounted to the vehicle. The integration of sensors into the structure saves weight and space. Many other approaches specifically develop new sensors for integration into FRP structures. With the new approach, there is no need for elaborate development of new sensors since established sensors are used. The present research also showed that the range of applications of the sensors can be extended by the integration. The present paper outlines the functional behaviour of the integrated sensor utilized for crashing sensing. First of all, the integration quality of the sensor is relevant. Different requirements apply to the usual mounting of the sensor. The self-sensing structure must fulfil those requirements. Moreover, unfamiliar characteristics of the new surrounding structure might affect the sensing behaviour. Thus, the sensing behaviour of the self-sensing composite was analyzed in detail. The overarching objective is the general integration of sensors in products with reasonable effort.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Cloves Production in Woewolo Village, Nagekeo District, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Maria Helena Carolinda Dua Mea
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
T Test ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Factors Affecting

To plant cloves is very promising for the farmers in Woewolo. The cloves plantation in Woewolo Village, Mauponggo District is an effort to obtain added value for economic life.  the purpose of this study was to determine whether capital, labor, and land area affect the production income of clove farmers in Woewolo Village, Nagekeo Regency. This research is a type of quantitative research.  The population determined in this study were all clove farmers in Woewolo Village with 75 samples.  Primary data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires to respondents. Based on the Multiple Linear Regression Test the Variables Capital (X1), Labor (X2), and Land Area (X3) have a positive regression coefficient direction on Clove Production in Woewolo Village, Mauponggo District.  The statistical test results prove that capital affects clove production as indicated by the acquisition of t-test results, namely the t-count value of 2.452 with a significance of 0.017 at the 5% significance level where 0.017 <0.05.  The results of statistical tests prove that labor affects clove production as indicated by the acquisition of t-test results, namely the t-count value of 2.489 with a significance of 0.015 at the 5% significance level where 0.015 <0.05.  The results of statistical tests prove that land area affects clove production as indicated by the acquisition of t-test results, namely the t-count value of 5.347 with a significance of 0.000 at the 5% significance level where 0.000 <0.05.  the percentage of the contribution of the influence of the independent variables including the capital, labor, and land area on the clove production variable is 35.8%.

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