scholarly journals AN INDIVIDUAL LEVEL ANALYSIS OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN COMBATING OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION IN JAIPUR

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 863-876
Author(s):  
Mr. Prateek Jain Et al.
Keyword(s):  
Educational Institution ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Psychological Injury ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Financial Exclusion ◽  
Time Period ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Daily Wage

In India, a major part of the population does not have access to modern kind of teaching services. The main reason for this financial exclusion in India is the lack of regular or substantial income, excessive documentation for loans & opening of accounts, lack of proximity of the financial institutions, high transportation cost & loss of daily wage.  Every person has a working life time period of about 35 years, normally between 25 to 65 years of age. In Indian Scenario of competitive market, over population and scarcity of good jobs, run on the theory of ‘Survival of the Fittest’, No profession is stress free. This has highlighted the fact that how much costs is associated with stress in the workplace and claims for psychological injury are spiraling. As a result, stress and workplace health have become major issues of great concern over the last decade, both internationally and nationally.  The purpose of this study was to synthesize the vast array of literature that exists on the topic of work stress and draw some relevant conclusions regarding to it.    The review also aimed to identify areas where further research was necessary and the methodological flaws in existing research that needed to be addressed in this research. To fully understand the phenomenon of work

Negative Life Events Associated With Deliberate Self-Harm in an African Population in Uganda

Crisis ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Kinyanda ◽  
H. Hjelmeland ◽  
S. Musisi
Keyword(s):  
Life Events ◽  
Negative Life Events ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Dose Effect ◽  
Deliberate Self Harm ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Suicide Interventions

Abstract. Negative life events associated with deliberate self-harm (DSH) were investigated in an African context in Uganda. Patients admitted at three general hospitals in Kampala, Uganda were interviewed using a Luganda version (predominant language in the study area) of the European Parasuicide Study Interview Schedule I. The results of the life events and histories module are reported in this paper. The categories of negative life events in childhood that were significantly associated with DSH included those related to parents, significant others, personal events, and the total negative life events load in childhood. For the later-life time period, the negative life events load in the partner category and the total negative life events in this time period were associated with DSH. In the last-year time period, the negative life events load related to personal events and the total number of negative life events in this time period were associated with DSH. A statistically significant difference between the cases and controls for the total number of negative life events reported over the entire lifetime of the respondents was also observed, which suggests a dose effect of negative life events on DSH. Gender differences were also observed among the cases. In conclusion, life events appear to be an important factor in DSH in this cultural environment. The implication of these results for treatment and the future development of suicide interventions in this country are discussed.

Use of linked administrative and laboratory data to confirm that serum 25(OH)D levels in pregnant women can be predicted from satellite estimates of ultraviolet radiation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate M Miller ◽  
Robyn M Lucas ◽  
Elizabeth A Davis ◽  
Prue H Hart ◽  
Nicholas H de Klerk
Keyword(s):  
Ultraviolet Radiation ◽  
Health Outcomes ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Laboratory Data ◽  
Sun Exposure ◽  
Notification System ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Hydroxyvitamin D ◽  
Time Period

Abstract Background Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] levels of pregnant women have been linked to various health outcomes in their offspring. Satellite-derived ultraviolet radiation (UVR) data have been used as a proxy for 25(OH)D levels, as individual-level cohort studies are time-consuming, costly and only feasible for common outcomes. Methods Data on 25(OH)D levels from a public laboratory database were linked to data from the Western Australian Midwives’ Notification System and daily erythemal UVR dose from NASA satellites. Regression analysis was used to identify the time period prior to venesection where daily UVR dose best predicted 25(OH)D levels. A predictive model was used to validate the use of daily UVR dose as a proxy for personal sun exposure during pregnancy. Results Data from 19 173 pregnancies in women aged 18–43 years in Western Australia were included. The daily UVR dose averaged over the 90 days before venesection was the strongest UVR predictor of 25(OH)D level (a 5% increase per 1000 J m–2; equal to 3.3 nmol L–1 at the median of 66 nmol L–1). Ethnicity was the strongest predictor of 25(OH)D levels (21% lower in non-Caucasian vs Caucasian: equal to 7.2 nmol L–1 difference). Other significant predictors were gestation, age, year, parity, socio-economic status, remoteness, medical conditions and season. Conclusion NASA-derived erythemal UVR dose in the 90 days prior to venesection is a significant predictor of 25(OH)D levels in pregnant women. Linked administrative data can be used to investigate associations between UVR during pregnancy and health outcomes in offspring.

scholarly journals Political ideology and vaccination willingness: implications for policy design

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Debus ◽  
Jale Tosun
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Political Ideology ◽  
Policy Design ◽  
Public Support ◽  
Individual Freedom ◽  
Short Time Period ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Short Time

AbstractThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced governments to impose major restrictions on individual freedom in order to stop the spread of the virus. With the successful development of a vaccine, these restrictions are likely to become obsolete—on the condition that people get vaccinated. However, parts of the population have reservations against vaccination. While this is not a recent phenomenon, it might prove a critical one in the context of current attempts to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. Consequently, the task of designing policies suitable for attaining high levels of vaccination deserves enhanced attention. In this study, we use data from the Eurobarometer survey fielded in March 2019. They show that 39% of Europeans consider vaccines to cause the diseases which they should protect against, that 50% believe vaccines have serious side effects, that 32% think that vaccines weaken the immune system, and that 10% do not believe vaccines are tested rigorously before authorization. We find that—even when controlling for important individual-level factors—ideological extremism on both ends of the spectrum explains skepticism of vaccination. We conclude that policymakers must either politicize the issue or form broad alliances among parties and societal groups in order to increase trust in and public support for the vaccines in general and for vaccines against COVID-19 in particular, since the latter were developed in a very short time period and resulted—in particular in case of the AstraZeneca vaccine—in reservations because of the effectiveness and side effects of the new vaccines.

Marketing Behaviour of Fruit Growers in Kumaon Hills of Uttarakhandational Environment in Agricultural Colleges from Maharashtra

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Shubhangi Kanwal ◽  
S.K. Kashyap hire ◽  
S.B. Agale
Keyword(s):  
Action Plan ◽  
Information Source ◽  
Risk Preference ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Cold Chain ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Execution Strategy ◽  
Orientation Training

Fruit production has immense potential to boost farmer’s income in Uttarakhand hills. To increase producers’ share in consumer rupee, marketing of quality fruits is essential. A study was conducted in Kumaon hills of Uttarakhand to assess marketing behaviour of fruit growers and constraints in marketing the fruits produced. Results revealed that fruit growers in the Uttarakhand hills exhibited a medium level of overall marketing behaviour. Marketing behaviour was studied as a composite of planning, decision making based on criteria for making an action plan, execution strategy and reconsideration/ review of the action plan after marketing. Risk preference, quality orientation, training received and market information source utilization were found to be significantly related with marketing behaviour of which risk preference and quality orientation were reported as the predictors. High transportation cost, fluctuating market prices and inadequate storage facilities were reported as the major constraints in fruit marketing by the growers. Provision of cold chain, processing units, mega markets with export linkages, minimum support price for fruits, focused training for small and marginal farmers on marketing strategies and quality concerns were suggested by the fruit growers.

scholarly journals Community-Level Factors Associated with COVID-19 Cases and Testing Equity in King County, Washington

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (24) ◽  
pp. 9516
Author(s):  
Edmund Seto ◽  
Esther Min ◽  
Carolyn Ingram ◽  
BJ Cummings ◽  
Stephanie A. Farquhar
Keyword(s):  
Transportation Cost ◽  
People Of Color ◽  
King County ◽  
Vaccination Programs ◽  
Community Factors ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Communities Of Color ◽  
Census Tract Level ◽  
Case Data

Individual-level Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) case data suggest that certain populations may be more impacted by the pandemic. However, few studies have considered the communities from which positive cases are prevalent, and the variations in testing rates between communities. In this study, we assessed community factors that were associated with COVID-19 testing and test positivity at the census tract level for the Seattle, King County, Washington region at the summer peak of infection in July 2020. Multivariate Poisson regression was used to estimate confirmed case counts, adjusted for testing numbers, which were associated with socioeconomic status (SES) indicators such as poverty, educational attainment, transportation cost, as well as with communities with high proportions of people of color. Multivariate models were also used to examine factors associated with testing rates, and found disparities in testing for communities of color and communities with transportation cost barriers. These results demonstrate the ability to identify tract-level indicators of COVID-19 risk and specific communities that are most vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, as well as highlight the ongoing need to ensure access to disease control resources, including information and education, testing, and future vaccination programs in low-SES and highly diverse communities.

scholarly journals EFFECTS ON THE FINAL INTENSITY OF INPUT FORCES IN LONGBOLTS INSTALLED AT THE MINING OPERATION 2 AREA, OKD, INC.

2018 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 279
Author(s):  
Pavel Dvořák ◽  
Eva Jiránková
Keyword(s):  
Life Time ◽  
Mining Operation ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Room And Pillar Mining ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Pillar Mining ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Arch Support ◽  
Cable Bolt ◽  
Load Behavior

In the deep coal mines of OKD, Inc., both bolts and long bolts of different designs are used for the rock massif and steel arch support reinforcement. Continuous measurement of forces in 6 strand bolts and 1 cable bolt (long bolts, generally) was carried out during the trial operation of the modified Room and pillar mining method at Mining operation 2, site North, OKD, Inc. Hydraulic dynamometers were installed on these long bolts and a monitoring of forces took place throughout the life-time period of the mining panel No. V. From this measurement, a knowledge of their different load behavior with respect to the input stress parameters was obtained. The input intensity of the force applied to the bolting elements is burdened by losses of various kinds. The subject of the article is a description and analysis of the intensity of the initial stressing force applied to individual long bolts (with a threaded clamping bush or wedge barrel) and quantization of short-term stress losses with a description and analysis of these.

Chronic Arsenic Poisoning in the North of Mexico

1983 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 121-133 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariano E. Cebrian ◽  
Arnulfo Albores ◽  
Manuel Aguilar ◽  
Enrique Blakely
Keyword(s):  
Arsenic Concentration ◽  
Life Time ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Arsenic Poisoning ◽  
The North ◽  
Exposed Population ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Chronic Arsenic Poisoning ◽  
Chronic Ingestion ◽  
Specific Symptoms

1 We compared the prevalence of signs and symptoms of chronic arsenic poisoning in two rural populations. 2 The arsenic concentration in the drinking water of the exposed population was 0.41 mg/l, and 0.007 mg/l in the control population. 3 The arsenic was present mainly (70%) in its pentavalent form. 4 The objective was to quantitate health effects and risks derived from chronic ingestion of arsenic in contaminated water. 5 In the exposed population, 21.6% of the sample, showed at least one of the cutaneous signs of chronic arsenic poisoning against 2.2% in the control town. 6 Non-specific symptoms were more prevalent in the exposed population and they occurred more frequently in those individuals with skin signs. 7 The relative risk of suffering a particular manifestation of poisoning, ranged from 1.9 to 36 times higher in the exposed population. 8 We estimated the risks above mentioned, which were derived from exposure to minute quantities of arsenic in a known proportion of its oxidation states during a life time period.

Ultrasonic-Vibration-Assisted Pelleting of Cellulosic Biomass: Effects of Moisture Content

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaoxu Song ◽  
Meng Zhang ◽  
Z. J. Pei ◽  
Timothy Deines
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Ultrasonic Vibration ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cellulosic Biomass ◽  
Low Density ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Biomass Materials ◽  
Pellet Density

Cellulosic biomass is an important source for making biofuels. However, there are several barriers to cost-effective manufacturing of biofuels using cellulosic biomass. One such barrier is related to the high transportation cost due to the low density of cellulosic biomass. Pelleting of cellulosic biomass is one way to increase its density. This paper reports an experimental study on ultrasonic vibration-assisted pelleting of cellulosic biomass. The study was focused on the effects of moisture content (MC) on pellet density of three kinds of cellulosic biomass (wheat straw, switchgrass, and sorghum). The experimental results show that sorghum has the highest density with three levels of MC among these biomass materials. The highest density was found with sorghum of 20% MC.

Kleine Inselstaaten im umkämpften internationalen Tourismusmarkt

2006 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Hörstmeier
Keyword(s):  
Tourism Development ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Island States ◽  
Market Situation ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Small Island States

Small island states in the competitive international tourism market - the case of the Seychelles. Small island states are fragile and vulnerable due to a number of aspects like e.g. a lack in mineral resources and high transportation cost. Island economies are often highly dependent on tourism as a source of income. In this article the Seychelles´ natural assets and their tourism development are portrayed. Against the background of a strong worldwide competition it is discussed whether the Seychelles high-value conservation tourism is competitive. Furthermore, measures improving the market situation of the country are depicted. Additionally, strategies for all island states are described, which they can implement in order to compete with other destinations.

scholarly journals Challenges of Melon Processing Among Women Processors in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 2421-2425
Author(s):  
Angela Ebere Obetta ◽  
Ridwan Mukaila ◽  
Ogochukwu Gabriella Onah ◽  
Chukwuemeka Chiebonam Onyia
Keyword(s):  
Significant Role ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Transportation Cost ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Processing Machine ◽  
Cooperative Society ◽  
High Transportation Cost ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
The Government ◽  
Storage Facilities

Processing of melon plays a significant role in the livelihood of rural women as it serves as their major occupation. Despite its significant role, the women processors were faced with some challenges. This study, therefore, identified the challenges faced by women in melon processing in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 80 respondents using a structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule and analysed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority of the women processors were advanced in age, well experienced, do not belong to a cooperative society, and relied strictly on processing melon as their source of livelihood. They had an average income of N286,400 (USD 751.71) per annum. Low capital, poor credit facilities, high transportation cost, price fluctuation, rapid deterioration, low supply of melon, poor storage facilities, high cost of processing machine, and breakage of seed were the identified constraints facing them. The study recommended that the women processors should form a cooperative society which will help in financing and easy marketing of their products. Also, the government should provide financial assistance, good storage facilities, and subsidized melon processing machine to increase efficiency.

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