scholarly journals Blockchain in Supermarkets: Mitigating the Problem of Organic Waste Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 481
Author(s):  
Marcos Egatz Wozniak ◽  
Héctor Valdés-González ◽  
Lorenzo Reyes-Bozo
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Specific Problem ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Blockchain Technology ◽  
Income Statement ◽  
The Status

This work presents a proposal for a solution to the specific problem of organic waste generated by supermarkets and understood as t merchandise of organic and perishable composition that could not be marketed during its validity period. The goal of this research is to propose a solution based on Blockchain technology in Chile, which would allow an immutable, decentralized, and validated transaction record to be kept. Such a record would enable supermarkets to trace the life cycle of those products that make up organic and perishable merchandise in a transparent, reliable, and scalable way. To this end, the problem is modeled using the Blockchain Hyperledger Fabric platform (an open-source platform started by the Linux Foundation), which is fed with relevant information and data on the status of a representative set of organic merchandise products. At the same time, a qualitative approach is proposed to gather the opinions of executives and logistics operators through semi-structured interviews, and considering a convenience sample. With a sample of 6 executives, it is understood how the proposal is perceived and its applicability in supermarkets and distributors. The data show that both obtaining information and making decisions about it are achieved in a distributed and collaborative way, allowing for reliable and agile traceability, thereby mitigating the low quality of the information provided by the actors that make up the supply chain. This service is perceived as desirable by both customers and operators.  The model enables not only horizontal communications between suppliers, distributors, and consumers, but also vertical ones, and thus, ultimately, makes the company's income statement more efficient.

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the experience and quality of life of patients, and their family carers, admitted to a specialist eye hospital with microbial keratitis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Cabreras-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background: Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in AustraliaMethods: The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25).Results: Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher.Conclusion: Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

POTENSI KOMPOSTING SAMPAH SKALA RUMAH TANGGA UNTUK MEREDUKSI TIMBULAN SAMPAH (Pilot Proyek di Perumahan Puspiptek Serpong) = Potential Scale of Household Waste Composting to Reduce Waste Generation (Pilot Project in Puspiptek Serpong Residence)

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Firman L. Sahawan
Keyword(s):  
Organic Waste ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Waste Generation ◽  
Composting Process ◽  
Potential Scale ◽  
Mature Compost ◽  
Aerobic Decomposition ◽  
One Year

The position of composting household waste in terms of waste management at the macro level is very important, because household acts as a source of waste. When organic waste at household can be composted, then the waste transported to landfill will be reduced, so that the transportation costs of transporting waste involved is reduced, beside can extend the life of the landfill. To determine the effectiveness of household-scale composting process using aerobic composter, its potential in reducing household waste generation, as well as the quality of the resulting compost, we conducted this study. The results showed that: the composting process using "composter" aerobics can be run well and fairly effective, as well as describing the process of aerobic decomposition. It is heavily influenced by the composting process of assistance given to environment volunteers. Potential production of compost that can be generated by each family in one year as much as 43 kg, for families who have 1 (one) composter and 86 kg for a family that has 2 (two) composters. While the potential to reduce household waste generation by 21%, to which has 1 composter, and 42% to which has 2 composters. The compost production has good quality because it is free from microbial contaminants (pathogens), meet the requirements of mature compost and generally meet the parameters required by Permentan No 70 of 2011 or SNI compost of 2004. Keywords: composting, household waste, composter and reduction of waste generationAbstrakPosisi pengomposan sampah rumah tangga dalam kerangka pengelolaan sampah secara makro sangat penting, karena rumah tangga berperan sebagai sumber sampah. Apabila sampah organik di rumah tanggga dapat dikomposkan, maka sampah yang diangkut ke TPA menjadi berkurang, sehingga biaya transportasi pengangkutan sampah ikut berkurang, selain dapat memperpanjang umur TPA. Untuk mengetahui efektifitas proses komposting skala rumah tangga menggunakan komposter aerobik, potensinya dalam mereduksi timbulan sampah rumah tangga, serta kualitas kompos yang dihasilkan, maka dilakukanlah penelitian ini. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: proses pengomposan menggunakan ”komposter” aerobik dapat berjalan dengan baik dan cukup efektif, serta menggambarkan proses dekomposisi secara aerobik. Hal tersebut sangat dipengaruhi oleh proses pendampingan pembuatan kompos yang tetap diberikan kepada kader lingkungan. Potensi produksi kompos yang dapat dihasilkan oleh masing-masing keluarga dalam 1 tahun sebanyak 43 kg, untuk keluarga yang memiliki 1 buah komposter dan 86 kg untuk keluarga yang memiliki 2 buah komposter. Sedangkan potensinya untuk mereduksi timbulan sampah rumah tangga sebesar 21%, untuk yang memiliki 1 komposter, dan 42% untuk yang memiliki 2 komposter. Produk kompos yang dihasilkan berkualitas baik karena bebas dari mikroba kontaminan (patogen),memenuhi persyaratan kompos matang dan secara umum memenuhi parameter-parameter yang dipersyaratkan oleh Permentan No. 70 Tahun 2011 atau SNI kompos Tahun 2004.Kata kunci: Komposting, sampah rumah tangga, komposter dan reduksi timbulan sampah

Dermatologists, Acne and Psychological Counseling

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (S1) ◽  
pp. S521-S522
Author(s):  
C. Rebelo-Neves ◽  
C. Amaral Dias ◽  
J. Torgal
Keyword(s):  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Dairy Products ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Hormonal Factors ◽  
Competing Interest ◽  
The Impact

IntroductionIn psychotherapeutic clinic, patients without visible marks of acne report this experience with great emotional charge, even when it occurred many years before.ObjectivesThis observation arose the interest in investigating the psychological impact of acne, which led us to find out what acneic subjects think of their disease, how they deal with it and, simultaneously, evaluate the beliefs of dermatologists on it. The present work is part of an investigation whose aim is to develop a program for the promotion of skills to deal with acne and its effects.MethodsThe inventory of beliefs, behaviours and treatment of acne – ICA – was developed through the content analysis of non-structured interviews to health care professionals and to patients with acne and/or who had it. This inventory was applied to a convenience sample (n = 367), to a university sample (n = 1666) and to a sample of 95 dermatologists – the 16 questions related to the beliefs on acne.ResultsWe found general agreement with some statements. Most respondents agree with a group of statements, though opinions are divided. Most respondents “disagree” or “disagree more than agree” with “…ingestion of chocolates or dairy products would cause acne”. Finally, there is no consensus about “…caused by the combination of psychological and hormonal factors”.ConclusionsFurther studies are needed, on the impact of acne in patient's quality of life. We also found great interest of promoting a close collaboration between dermatologists and psychology.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the experience and quality of life of patients, and their family carers, admitted to a specialist eye hospital with microbial keratitis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Careras-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in Australia Methods The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25). Results Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher. Conclusion Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

scholarly journals A qualitative exploration of the experience and quality of life of patients, and their family carers, admitted to a specialist eye hospital with microbial keratitis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Careras-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background: Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in Australia Methods: The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25). Results: Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher. Conclusion: Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

scholarly journals A Qualitative Exploration of the Experience and Quality of Life of Patients, and their Family Carers, Admitted to a Specialist Eye Hospital with Microbial Keratitis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shelley Anne Tranter ◽  
Maria Cabrera-Aguas ◽  
Mandy Lee Riddell ◽  
Joanna McCulloch ◽  
Therese Riley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Family Carers ◽  
Microbial Keratitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Post Discharge ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Background: Microbial keratitis is a vision-threatening condition requiring intensive treatment. Understanding patients’ and carers’ experience during and after hospitalisation can inform improvements in care and outcomes. This study explored the vision-related quality of life, and the experiences of patients with microbial keratitis and their family carers when admitted to a quaternary referral eye hospital in Australia Methods: The study employed mixed methods, including qualitative interviews and a survey in hospital and a telephone interview post-discharge. A convenience sample was recruited of 33 patients with microbial keratitis who presented to hospital between March and October 2017, and 10 of their family carers. Semi-structured interviews were audiotaped, transcribed verbatim, coded and analysed using thematic analysis. Patient participants completed the National Eye Institute Visual Functioning Questionnaire – 25 (NEIVFQ-25).Results: Qualitative analyses identified two main themes: Saving sight, with subthemes of costs of saving sight, and travel and transportation; Safe-guarding home and normal life with subthemes of family, work and pastimes. A group mean NEIVFQ-25 score of 74 was similar to other ophthalmic disease groups but pain scores were higher.Conclusion: Findings provide insights into the experiences and often unspoken concerns of microbial keratitis patients and their family carers, revealing the priority and the associated costs of saving sight, and the implications for family and lifestyles. These patients reported similarly reduced vision-related quality of life but greater pain compared to other ophthalmic groups. Findings point to ways to improve their experience and potentially reduce the high rates of unplanned representations of this patient group.

Strategic Role of Zakat in Multidimensional Quality of Life in Sijunjung, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-72
Author(s):  
Herlin Hamimi ◽  
Abdul Ghafar Ismail ◽  
Muhammad Hasbi Zaenal
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Wealth Distribution ◽  
Absolute Poverty ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Status ◽  
Being There ◽  
The Impact

Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam which has a function of faith, social and economic functions. Muslims who can pay zakat are required to give at least 2.5 per cent of their wealth. The problem of poverty prevalent in disadvantaged regions because of the difficulty of access to information and communication led to a gap that is so high in wealth and resources. The instrument of zakat provides a paradigm in the achievement of equitable wealth distribution and healthy circulation. Zakat potentially offers a better life and improves the quality of human being. There is a human quality improvement not only in economic terms but also in spiritual terms such as improving religiousity. This study aims to examine the role of zakat to alleviate humanitarian issues in disadvantaged regions such as Sijunjung, one of zakat beneficiaries and impoverished areas in Indonesia. The researcher attempted a Cibest method to capture the impact of zakat beneficiaries before and after becoming a member of Zakat Community Development (ZCD) Program in material and spiritual value. The overall analysis shows that zakat has a positive impact on disadvantaged regions development and enhance the quality of life of the community. There is an improvement in the average of mustahik household incomes after becoming a member of ZCD Program. Cibest model demonstrates that material, spiritual, and absolute poverty index decreased by 10, 5, and 6 per cent. Meanwhile, the welfare index is increased by 21 per cent. These findings have significant implications for developing the quality of life in disadvantaged regions in Sijunjung. Therefore, zakat is one of the instruments to change the status of disadvantaged areas to be equivalent to other areas.

SUSTAINING FAMILY ROUTINES AFTER TRANSITIONING INTO PARENTHOOD: COUPLES’ PERCEPTIONS OF ASSISTING FACTORS

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-17
Author(s):  
Christine De Goede ◽  
Abraham P Greeff
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Transition To Parenthood ◽  
Specific Problem ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Major Theme ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Theory Analysis ◽  
Family Routines ◽  
Temporal Complexity ◽  
Context Specific

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore what assists couples in sustaining family routines after the transition to parenthood. Participants were recruited from two day-care centres in Cape Town, South Africa. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 couples, mostly from low-income households, who had gone through this transition between one and four years previously. Grounded theory analysis revealed one major theme, Factors that decrease task and temporal complexity, with seven subthemes: Support from the wider family network; Couple cooperation and tag-teaming; Planning and pre-empting future problems; Adhering to schedules; Facilitative characteristics and skills of individual family members; Parents’ sense of commitment and responsibility towards family members; and idiosyncratic accommodations. Results underscore the need for professionals to help parents gain support from relatives; strengthen partner teamwork; foster schedule consistency; improve skills such as planning; foster their caretaker self-concepts; and facilitate context-specific problem-solving.

Investigating the Ease-of-Retrieval Effect in an Eyewitness Context

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Groncki ◽  
Jennifer L Beaudry ◽  
James D. Sauer
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Task Difficulty ◽  
Memory Studies ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Expected Effect ◽  
Bayesian Testing ◽  
Finding Study ◽  
Identification Confidence

The way in which individuals think about their own cognitive processes plays an important role in various domains. When eyewitnesses assess their confidence in identification decisions, they could be influenced by how easily relevant information comes to mind. This ease-of-retrieval effect has a robust influence on people’s cognitions in a variety of contexts (e.g., attitudes), but it has not yet been applied to eyewitness decisions. In three studies, we explored whether the ease with which eyewitnesses recall certain memorial information influenced their identification confidence assessments and related testimony-relevant judgements (e.g., perceived quality of view). We manipulated the number of reasons participants gave to justify their identification (Study 1; N = 343), and also the number of instances they provided of a weak or strong memory (Studies 2a & 2b; Ns = 350 & 312, respectively). Across the three studies, ease-of-retrieval did not affect eyewitnesses’ confidence or other testimony-relevant judgements. We then tried—and failed—to replicate Schwarz et al.’s (1991) original ease-of-retrieval finding (Study 3; N = 661). In three of the four studies, ease-of-retrieval had the expected effect on participants’ perceived task difficulty; however, frequentist and Bayesian testing showed no evidence for an effect on confidence or assertiveness ratings.

Managing an Enterprise and Ethical Dilemmas in Accountancy

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 141-151
Author(s):  
Jolanta Wiśniewska
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Business Management ◽  
Relevant Information ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Quality Of Information ◽  
Economic Entity ◽  
A Company

The purpose of this article is to present the correlation between management of an economic entity and the development of ethical accounting dilemmas in the era of high-risk business. In the globalisation era and recurring economic crises, realisation of the objectives of a company takes place under high risk conditions. It is therefore necessary to use a proper management system. The necessary condition for making all decisions is to have relevant information. The value and relevance of these decisions depend on the quality of information which they have been based on. Lack of ethics in accounting has a direct impact on the company's management, which is based on information generated by the accounting system of the company. Ethical dilemmas arising in accounting are also ethical dilemmas arising in the process of business management. 

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