Enterprising and lost: Professional lives of programmer interns

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 252-279
Author(s):  
Chadwick Wang ◽  
Kunyun Yang
Keyword(s):  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Management Level ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Enterprising Self ◽  
Formal Employment ◽  
The Right ◽  
Low Pay ◽  
Internet Company

Programmer interns are a distinctive group of precarious laborers. They undertake the same jobs as junior programmers with formal employment, while suffering from high pressure and earning low pay. Still, they are convinced that only a long-term internship can keep them on the right track of professional career development. We explore their consent-making through six months of fieldwork in an internet company, and propose the “enterprising-self” game to explain their subjective orientations. In the enterprising-self game, programmer interns become accustomed to identifying themselves with a particular type of quantifiable labor product, for instance, the positioning of “their” sticky notes on company whiteboards and the expected “T-levels” that represent their employability in the industry, by which their enterprising self is a by-product. Programmer interns seems to believe that, rather than higher education, state-owned enterprises, or multinational enterprises, only domestic internet companies can help them attain their enterprising selves. Even though the supervisor–intern relationship and the “gender game” of masculinity performance constitute part of the programmer interns’ enterprising-self game, the essence of the game has never been challenged and in some ways is only being reinforced. Though only a few lucky employees can win the game by attaining promotion to the senior engineer or management level, most of them still get lost in the “periodic” and “imperceptible” time of life as a programmer, which is characterized by full devotion to the company, until the “35-year-old crisis”.

scholarly journals Mentorship as an element of implementation of the concept of the dual form of education in Ukraine and preventing the problem of youth unemployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 129-133
Author(s):  
Mariia Podhaiko ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Professional Skills ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Dual Form ◽  
Initial Stage ◽  
The One ◽  
The Right

The article analyzes the concept of "mentoring", its essence and meaning. The transformation of mentoring from the time of Ancient Greece to the present has been studied and it has been clarified how the institution of mentoring can influence the solution of certain issues of development of the modern socio-cultural Ukrainian environment. First of all, we are talking about the problem of youth unemployment, namely - the first employment, lack of sufficient experience and practical skills for employment. In this context, the issue of mentoring is considered from the point of view of the implementation of the Concept of the dual form of education in Ukraine. That is, it is about giving young people the opportunity to study in vocational, technical or higher education institutions and work in a factory or in an institution in the main specialty. The figure of the mentor, his/her main functions and ways of transferring experience, knowledge and professional skills to the mentee are analyzed. Mentoring is a management technology of providing constant support, personal care, and a councelor is an authoritative advisor. Usually the councelor shares his experience and knowledge with the mentee, helps him to determine the goals, acts as a counselor, helps to build a professional career. Mentoring is always the interaction, cooperation and communication directly in the workplace between the councelor on the one hand, and the employee (mentee) on the other. Mentoring is a long-term relationship (long-term) of acquiring career skills through counseling or psychological support, which is often transformed into a friendly one. As for the managerial function of a councelor, he does not only share his professional skills and knowledge, but also contributes to building a professional career for his mentee. The task of a councelor as a manager is to choose the right approach to work, which would be effective, and to apply effective tactics of organizing the career advancement of his mentee. At the initial stage, the councelor introduces the mentee to the socio-cultural corporate environment, promotes the establishment of useful professional connections, acquaints with the system of norms and values that this organization cultivates. In this way the primary professional socialization of the mentee takes place. The main stages of development of the institute of mentoring in Ukraine, its influence on prevention the problem of youth unemployment and filling the labor market with specialists of popular specialties are outlined.

scholarly journals Clinical Study of 107 Hospitalized Patients with Peritonsillar Abscess

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. e11-e16
Author(s):  
Risa Wakisaka ◽  
Takumi Kumai ◽  
Kan Kishibe ◽  
Miki Takahara ◽  
Akihiro Katada ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Study ◽  
Initial Treatment ◽  
Peritonsillar Abscess ◽  
Laryngeal Edema ◽  
Antibacterial Drugs ◽  
Inferior Pole ◽  
Duration Of Hospitalization ◽  
The Right ◽  
Superior Pole

AbstractWe conducted a retrospective analysis of the data of 107 cases of peritonsillar abscess treated at our hospital between January 2014 and December 2018. Data on age, sex, affected site, duration of hospitalization, method of drainage, presence/absence of laryngeal edema, antibacterial drugs used, and isolated bacteria were analyzed. Of the 107 patients, 71 were males and 36 were females; the median age was 44 years (range: 18–88 years).The left side was affected in 55 patients, the right side in 50 patients, and both sides in two patients. The abscess was localized in the superior pole in 71 patients, and in the inferior pole in 36 patients. Thirty-five patients had laryngeal edema, of which three underwent tracheotomy. Recurrence of the abscess was observed in 15 cases, with the recurrence developing within 3 months in 7 cases, and over a period of 3 years in 4 cases. As for the sensitivity of the causative bacteria to antibacterial drugs, 17% of the causative bacteria showed resistance to clindamycin, while none showed resistance to ampicillin/sulbactam (ABPC/SBT). We concluded that ABPC/SBT might be suitable for the initial treatment of peritonsillar abscess, and that we need to bear in mind the possibility of long-term recurrence.

Physiological Pacing: A New Road to Future

2021 ◽  
pp. 263246362097804
Author(s):  
Vanita Arora ◽  
Pawan Suri
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Fibrous Tissue ◽  
Cardiac Pacing ◽  
His Bundle ◽  
Anatomy And Physiology ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
Pacing Lead ◽  
The Right

Anatomy and physiology are the basis of human body functioning and as we have progressed in management of various diseases, we have understood that physiological intervention is always better than an anatomical one. For more than 50 years, a standard approach to permanent cardiac pacing has been an anatomical placement of transvenous pacing lead at the right ventricular apex with a proven benefit of restoring the rhythm. However, the resultant ventricular dyssynchrony on the long-term follow-up in patients requiring more than 40% ventricular pacing led to untoward side effects in the form of heart failure and arrhythmias. To counter such adverse side effects, a need for physiological cardiac pacing wherein the electrical impulse be transmitted directly through the normal conduction system was sought. His bundle pacing (HBP) with an intriguing alternative of left bundle branch pacing (LBBP) is aimed at restoring such physiological activation of ventricles. HBP is safe, efficacious, and feasible; however, localization and placement of a pacing lead at the His bundle is challenging with existing transvenous systems due to its small anatomic size, surrounding fibrous tissue, long-learning curve, and the concern remains about lead dislodgement and progressive electrical block distal to the HBP lead. In this article, we aim to take the reader through the challenging journey of HBP with focus upon the hardware and technique, selective versus nonselective HBP, indications and potential disadvantages, and finally the future prospects.

scholarly journals QOL-09. WHOLE-BRAIN WHITE MATTER NETWORK CONNECTIVITY IS DISRUPTED BY PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR TREATMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. iii432-iii432
Author(s):  
Adeoye Oyefiade ◽  
Kiran Beera ◽  
Iska Moxon-Emre ◽  
Jovanka Skocic ◽  
Ute Bartels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
White Matter ◽  
Pediatric Brain Tumor ◽  
Pediatric Brain Tumors ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Images ◽  
Long Term Effects ◽  
Brain White Matter ◽  
The Right ◽  
Pediatric Brain ◽  
Betweeness Centrality

Abstract INTRODUCTION Treatments for pediatric brain tumors (PBT) are neurotoxic and lead to long-term deficits that are driven by the perturbation of underlying white matter (WM). It is unclear if and how treatment may impair WM connectivity across the entire brain. METHODS Magnetic resonance images from 41 PBT survivors (mean age: 13.19 years, 53% M) and 41 typically developing (TD) children (mean age: 13.32 years, 51% M) were analyzed. Image reconstruction, segmentation, and node parcellation were completed in FreeSurfer. DTI maps and probabilistic streamline generation were completed in MRtrix3. Connectivity matrices were based on the number of streamlines connecting two nodes and the mean DTI (FA) index across streamlines. We used graph theoretical analyses to define structural differences between groups, and random forest (RF) analyses to identify hubs that reliably classify PBT and TD children. RESULTS For survivors treated with radiation, betweeness centrality was greater in the left insular (p < 0.000) but smaller in the right pallidum (p < 0.05). For survivors treated without radiation (surgery-only), betweeness centrality was smaller in the right interparietal sulcus (p < 0.05). RF analyses showed that differences in WM connectivity from the right pallidum to other parts of the brain reliably classified PBT survivors from TD children (classification accuracy = 77%). CONCLUSIONS The left insular, right pallidum, and right inter-parietal sulcus are structurally perturbed hubs in PBT survivors. WM connectivity from the right pallidum is vulnerable to the long-term effects of treatment for PBT.

scholarly journals Long term follow-up of inguinal endometriosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
BoRan Mu ◽  
ZhiQiang Zhang ◽  
Chongdong Liu ◽  
Kunning Zhang ◽  
ShuHong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Strategies ◽  
Uterosacral Ligament ◽  
Round Ligament ◽  
Pelvic Endometriosis ◽  
Ovarian Endometriosis ◽  
Hernia Sac ◽  
Peritoneal Endometriosis ◽  
Long Term Follow Up ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background Inguinal endometriosis (IEM) is a rare extra pelvic endometriosis. Here, we study the clinical characteristics, management strategies, and long-term gynecological outcomes of IEM patients at Beijing Chaoyang Hospital. Case presentation Three patients presented with a total of four lesions (one on the left side, one on the right side, and one bilaterally). The diameters of the four lesions were 2 cm, 2 cm, 3.5 cm and 1.5 cm, respectively. Two patients were admitted with inguinal hernias. Two patients were admitted with endometrioses—one with ovarian endometriosis and one with pelvic endometriosis. The hernia sac was repaired concomitantly via excision of the round ligament in two patients. One patient underwent a concomitant laparoscopy for gynecologic evaluations, including an ablation to the peritoneal endometriosis, and resection of the left uterosacral ligament endometriosis and pelvic adhesiolysis. All lesions were located on the extraperitoneal portion of the round ligament and were diagnosed histologically. No recurrence was observed in the inguinal region. All patients diagnosed with adenomyosis were treated with medication alone without any complaints. Conclusions Inguinal endometriosis can occur simultaneously with pelvic endometriosis. In most cases, a concomitant hernia sac appears together with groin endometriosis. Clinical management should be individualized and performed in tandem with general practitioners and obstetrics & gynecology experts. Pelvic disease, in particular, should be followed-up by a gynecologist.

scholarly journals Concomitant Partial Achilles Tendon Rupture and Lateral Luxation of the Superficial Digital Flexor Muscle Tendon in a Dog

VCOT Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. e37-e40
Author(s):  
Hélène Dosseray ◽  
Claire Deroy-Bordenave
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Achilles Tendon Rupture ◽  
Simultaneous Occurrence ◽  
Flexor Muscle ◽  
Screw Insertion ◽  
Superficial Digital Flexor Tendon ◽  
Fixation Screw ◽  
Pelvic Limb ◽  
The Right

AbstractThe aim of this study was to report a posttraumatic partial Achilles tendon (AT) rupture associated with lateral luxation of the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) in a Whippet. This article is a brief communication. A Whippet was presented with posttraumatic plantigrade stance and non-load-bearing lameness of the right pelvic limb. The objective findings consisted in partial AT rupture and SDFT lateral luxation. Surgical treatment ensued: tenorrhaphy of the torn tendons and calcaneo-tibial screw insertion for tarsal immobilization, followed by suturing of the SDFT retinaculum. A casting bandage was employed for additional immobilization. Nonetheless, a bandage complication prompted the premature removal of the fixation screw and casting wrap. Complete functional recovery was achieved by the 20th postoperative week. The simultaneous occurrence of SDFT luxation and partial AT tear has not been reported in the literature before. The long-term postoperative functional outcome was highly satisfactory.

scholarly journals Large papillary fibroelastoma of right atrium, an unusual case of respiratory distress in a young man

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yan Le Ho ◽  
Pui Fong Ng ◽  
Sotheenathan Krishinan ◽  
Basheer Ahamed Abdul Kareem
Keyword(s):  
Right Atrium ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Clinical Information ◽  
Interatrial Septum ◽  
Papillary Fibroelastoma ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Intracardiac Masses ◽  
The Right ◽  
Embolic Risk

Abstract Background Papillary fibroelastomas are rare but benign cardiac tumour that are often found on cardiac valvular surfaces. Their clinical manifestations ranging from clinically asymptomatic to substantial complications that are usually secondary to systemic embolism. Multiple theories have been proposed to explain the pathophysiology of its formation. Case presentation We reported a rare case of large papillary fibroelastoma in the right atrium of a young gentleman which was complicated with pulmonary embolism. Transthoracic echocardiography identified a large pedunculated mass measuring 3.4cmX3.4cmX2cm in right atrium with stalk attached to interatrial septum. The intracardiac mass was resected surgically, which revealed papillary fibroelastoma in histology examination. Conclusion Differential diagnosis of intracardiac masses requires clinical information, laboratory tests and imaging modalities including echocardiography. Incidentally discovered papillary fibroelastomas are treated on the basis of their sizes, site, mobility and potential embolic complications. Due to the embolic risk inherent to intraacardiac masses, surgical resection represents an effective curative protocol in treating both symptomatic and asymptomatic right sided and left sided papillary fibroelastomas, with excellent long term postoperative prognosis.

scholarly journals EP22 A manifestation of severe sarcoid arthropathy in the distal interphalangeal joint

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajiv Ark
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Lymph Nodes ◽  
Cardiac Sarcoidosis ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Nasal Discharge ◽  
Pulmonary Manifestations ◽  
Distal Interphalangeal ◽  
The Right ◽  
Little Finger

Abstract Case report - Introduction In 2011 a gentleman in his 50s presented with nasal blockage and bloody discharge. He was diagnosed with sarcoidosis and after 9 years of failed strategies to control his disease, he developed dactylitis. X-ray of the hands showed severe arthropathy in the distal interphalangeal joints. This case demonstrates an uncommon extrapulmonary manifestation of sarcoidosis. Although most of his follow up was with a respiratory clinic, his main symptoms were not due to interstitial lung disease, highlighting the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. To reduce the need for steroids, several DMARDs were tried illustrating that there are limited treatment options. Case report - Case description This gentleman presented in June 2011 with left epiphora, bloody nasal discharge and fatigue. He had no family history of sarcoidosis and was of Caucasian ethnicity. He was referred by his GP to Ophthalmology and ENT. Septoplasty showed a 95% blockage at the lacrimal sac. A biopsy was performed, and histology showed a nasal sarcoid granuloma. He was referred to the respiratory team who requested a high-resolution CT scan showing sizeable lymph nodes. One inguinal node was biopsied confirming sarcoid granulomas before starting treatment. Calcium was briefly raised, and serum ACE was initially 123. He was started on 40mg of prednisolone for 6 weeks, which was tapered to 20/25mg on alternating days. There was a recurrence of his nasal discharge; steroids were increased again but he developed symptoms of muscle weakness from long term steroid use. He was referred to an interstitial lung disease clinic at a tertiary centre where he was investigated for cardiac sarcoidosis with MRI due to ventricular ectopics. Hydroxychloroquine was started to reduce the steroid use however he developed symptoms of tinnitus, so it was stopped. Methotrexate, Azathioprine and Leflunomide were all trialled to however they did not have any impact on controlling his disease. His Prednisolone was slowly reduced by 1mg a month. When he had recurrence of his symptoms, he was given IV methylprednisolone. Nine years after his first presentation he presented with stiffness of the right thumb base. This progressed to dactylitis and slight fixed flexion deformity of right index finger and left little finger. An x-ray of his hands showed disease in the distal interphalangeal joints bilaterally with severe changes in the left little finger. The effects of long-term steroids led him to request a letter to support early retirement. Case report - Discussion The main rationale for changing treatment options was to reduce the prednisolone dose. Steroids were the only treatment option that showed evidence of controlling his disease when the dose was between 25mg and 40mg a day. Each of the DMARDs that were trialled had a different side effect profile and did not show any evidence of suppressing disease as symptoms recurred. Dose changes later in treatment fluctuated, reflecting a balancing act between disease recurrence and side effects of long-term steroids. There are many extra pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis that were investigated in this case. The first being the nasal granuloma, which can occur in sarcoid patients with symptoms of epistaxis, crusting, congestion, and pain. There were granulomatous changes seen in the hila as well as other lymph nodes such as the inguinal region; inguinal lymphadenopathy can lead to pain in the groin area. In addition to this it was important to exclude uveitis with ophthalmology review as he had symptoms of epiphora. Uveitis can be diagnosed in ophthalmological assessment of sarcoid patients in the absence of ocular complaints. Cardiac sarcoidosis was excluded with an MRI at a specialist heart and lung centre due to ventricular ectopics. Cardiac sarcoidosis can lead to heart block, arrhythmias, and congestive cardiac failure. Finally, he developed sarcoid arthropathy, review of his radiological images over time showed extensive damage to the joints of the hand. This gentleman had poor outcomes due to limited treatment options for his disease. Being restricted to long term steroid as the mainstay of treatment led to early retirement due to fatigue and muscle weakness. Conversely, under dosing steroids led to recurrence in symptoms. His disease is still not controlled as shown by an evolving sarcoid arthropathy. Case report - Key learning points An illustration of sarcoid arthropathy is also shown in this case. Sarcoid arthropathy is an uncommon manifestation of the disease primarily affecting joints in the hands and feet. In this case the distal interphalangeal joints and proximal interphalangeal joints were affected. The first symptom of arthropathy was stiffness of the base of the right thumb in 2017, this could fit with an osteoarthritic picture and could be mistaken for it in undiagnosed sarcoidosis. The most severe disease was in the DIP of the left little finger, which is not commonly affected. An oligoarthritic pattern with involvement of the ankle is seen more often. This is also an unusual case of sarcoidosis as there was no family history of the disease and his ethnicity did not predispose him to the condition. He also had a few uncommon extra pulmonary manifestations of sarcoidosis. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing sarcoidosis was demonstrated in this case. Most of his follow up was with a respiratory clinic. However, respiratory symptoms were not the main issue during the patient journey; early ENT and rheumatology input was significant in managing his disease. Although pulmonary lymph nodes were enlarged, they did not affect his lung function.

scholarly journals In Pursuit of the Perfect Dancer’s Ballet Foot. The Footprint, Stabilometric, Pedobarographic Parameters of Professional Ballet Dancers

Biology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 435
Author(s):  
Joanna Gorwa ◽  
Robert Michnik ◽  
Katarzyna Nowakowska-Lipiec
Keyword(s):  
Reference Group ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Free Standing ◽  
Foot Pressure ◽  
Ballet Dancers ◽  
Professional Career ◽  
Foot Length ◽  
Weekly Training ◽  
Rear Part ◽  
The Right

This work aims to assess footprint parameters in a group of professional ballet dancers and to determine the correlation between the aforementioned parameters and lateralization, stabilometric parameters, pedobarographic parameters and work environment conditions. A group subjected to tests consisted of 44 elite professional ballet dancers and the reference group was composed of 44 students. The test of balance and thrust under feet involved 30 s-long free standing with open eyes on a podographic platform. The research-related analysis was concerned with footprint parameters (foot length and width, Clarke angle, and Weissflog index), stabilometric parameters (path length and ellipse field, mean value of the velocity and deflection of the displacement of the center of the foot pressure on the ground) and pedobarographic parameters (percentage thrust on the right, left foot as well as the front and rear part the foot). Statistically significant differences between the groups were observed in relation to the stabilometric parameters, the percentage pressure of the left forefoot and the right heel, as well as the value of the Clarke angle (p ≤ 0.05). The longitudinal arch of the foot and the width of the foot in ballet dancers are not dependent on the total and professional career duration and weekly training volume

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