scholarly journals THE LEVEL OF PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL IN CHINESE UNIVERSITY EFL LECTURERS

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (33) ◽  
pp. 223-237
Author(s):  
Yong Wu ◽  
Fonny Dameaty Hutagalung ◽  
Mohd Rashid Saad
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Zhejiang Province ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Chinese University ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level ◽  
Related Level

The purpose of this research mainly investigates the level of psychological capital in Chinese university EFL lecturers. And the related level of aspects of psychological capital – optimism, hope, self-efficacy, and resilience. 556 Chinese university EFL teachers in Zhejiang province have involved in this study and there is a high level of psychological capital. The mean value for the four dimensions, hope, and resilience, belong to the moderator level, while; efficacy and optimism are high levels. And then some discussions are proposed.

scholarly journals AB0189 LIPOPROTEIN ABNORMALITIES IN RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 80 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1119.1-1119
Author(s):  
L. Nacef ◽  
Y. Besbes ◽  
Y. Mabrouk ◽  
H. Ferjani ◽  
K. Maatallah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rheumatoid Arthritis ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Calcium Score ◽  
Healthy Person ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Immunological Parameters ◽  
American College Of Rheumatology ◽  
Patient Consent ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

Background:The lipid paradox is termed the decreased cholesterol level in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Nevertheless, the apolipoprotein levels are usually higher than a healthy person and are predictors of cardiovascular events.Objectives:We aimed to describe lipid abnormalities in RA patients and to look for predictor factors of these changes.Methods:The prospective study was carried out on patients with RA who met the 2010 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) classification criteria. These patients were followed in the rheumatology department of the Kassab Institute.We collected the socio-demographic data, biological and immunological parameters.The lipid assessment included: a measurement of total cholesterol (TC), HDL, LDL, and triglycerides (TG). Lipoproteins APOA1 and APOB were measured. All data were collected after patient consent.Results:Of the 47 patients recruited, 78.7% were female. The mean age was 52.5 ±11.06 [32-76]. The average RA progressed from 86.25 ±63 months [5-288] and was erosive in 81.6% of cases. The rheumatoid factor (RF) was positive in 57.8% of patients, and citrullinated antipeptide antibodies (ACPA) were present in 62.2%. Eight patients had a previous CV history.Mean TC was 4.42 ±1.3 [1.2-7.58], mean HDL was 1.38 ±0.73 [0.18-4.10], mean LDL was 2.55 ±1.16 [0.24-5.54]. The mean TG value was 1.28 ±0.6 [0.24-5.54]. TC elevation was found in 9.1% of cases, HDL in 21.3% of cases, LDL in 5.5% of cases, and TG in 16.4% of cases. Mean APOB/APOA1 ratio was 0.67 ±0.18 [0,46-1,11]. LDL elevation was associated to a high DAS28 (p=0.06, r=0.512). APOA1 was associated to a low DAS28 (p=0.04, r=-0.642).The mean value of APO A1 was 1.36 ±0.21 [0.84-1.81], that of APOB was 0.90 ±0.22 [0.58-1.40]. APOA1 values were lower in patients with high-level LDL (p=0.767). The APOB value was associated with lipid disturbance without significant correlation (p=0.291).Conclusion:Lipid test abnormalities can be found in RA patients outside of any known CV risk factors. APOA1 seems to have a protective effect. Screening and treatment of these abnormalities can prevent CV risk.References:[1]Miguel Bernardes and al. Coronary artery calcium score in female rheumatoid arthritis patients: Associations with apolipoproteins and disease biomarkers. Int J Rheum Dis. 2019;00:1–16.[2]Anna So dergren and al. Biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. PLOS ONE. August 5, 2019.Disclosure of Interests:None declared

Literature Review : Burnout pada Perawat Selama Pandemi COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 1300-1305
Author(s):  
Arti Ayuningtiyas ◽  
Benny Arief Sulistyanto
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Moderate Level ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Google Scholar ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Nurse Burnout ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

AbstractDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, nurses are at the forefront. Many nurses experience stress and fatigue due to increased workload. Stress and fatigue that is obtained at work, both physical and psychological fatigue, is known as Burnout. This study aimed to describe the incidence of Burnout experienced by nurses during the Covid 19 Pandemic. This research is a literature review. This study was looking for some articles from PubMed,Garuda, and Google Scholar, with keyword. There were 5 articles that matched the research inclusion criteria. Critical analysis of 5 articles used the JBI instrument. These articles used the mean calculation. In the Emotional Exhaustion category, the mean value was 22.75 and SD was 8.828. it meant that the burnout level in the Emotional Exhaustion category was at a moderate level. In the depersonalization category, the mean value was 7.54 with SD 4.248. it meant that the burnout level in the depersonalization category was at a moderate level. In the personal accomplishment category, the mean was 19.676 with SD of 6.7. it mean that the burnout level in this category was a high level. The nurses experience burnout during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Emotional exhaustion category is a moderate level, depersonalization is at a moderate level, and personal accomplishment is at a high level.Keywords: Nurse, Burnout, Covid-19 pandemic AbstrakDimasa pandemi Covid-19 perawat berada pada garda terdepan, banyak perawat mengalami stress dan kelelahan dikarenakan beban kerja meningkat. Stress dan Kelelahan yang didapat saat kerja baik itu kelelahan fisik maupun psikis dikenal dengan nama Burnout penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kejadian Burnout yang dialami Perawat selama Pandemi Covid 19. Penelitian ini adalah literatur review. Hasil pencarian artikel dari database online yaitu Pubmed,Garuda dan Google Scholar, dengan kata kunci di dapatkan 5 artikel yang sesuai dengan kriteria inklusi penelitian. Analisa telaah kritis terhadap 5 artikel menggunakan instrument JBI. Terdapat 5 Artikel yang menggunakan perhitungan mean di dapatkan hasil kategori Emotional Exhaustion nilai mean sebanyak 22.75 dan SD 8.828 dimana hasil menunjukkan level burnout pada level sedang. Kategori depersonalization dengan nilai mean 7.54 dengan SD 4.248 dimana hasil burnout pada level sedang. Kategori personal accomplishment hasil mean 19.676 dengan SD 6.7 dimana hasil burnout menunjukkan level tinggi. Dari 5 Artikel yang di telaah di dapatkan Perawat mengalami Burnout selama pandemic Covid-19, kategori Emotional Exhaustion berada pada level sedang, depersonalization berada pada level sedang, dan personal accomplishment pada level tinggi.Kata Kunci : Perawat, Burnout, pandemi Covid-19

scholarly journals Coupling and Coordination Degrees of the Core Water–Energy–Food Nexus in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. 1648 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shasha Xu ◽  
Weijun He ◽  
Juqin Shen ◽  
Dagmawi Mulugeta Degefu ◽  
Liang Yuan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complex System ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Key Factors ◽  
The Core ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Development Levels ◽  
High Level ◽  
Coordination Development ◽  
Coordination Degree

Achieving sustainable development in the water–energy–food (WEF) nexus is gaining global attention. The coupling and coordination degrees are a way to measure sustainable development levels of a complex system. This study assessed the coupling and coordination degrees of the core WEF nexus and identified key factors that affect sustainable development. First, an index system for assessing coupling and coordination degrees of the core WEF nexus was built. Second, the development levels of three subsystems as well as the coupling and coordination degrees of the core WEF nexus in China were calculated. The results showed that from 2007 to 2016, the mean value of the coupling degree was 0.746 (range (0.01, 1)), which was a high level. This proved that the three resources were interdependent. Hence, it was necessary to study their relationship. However, the mean value of the coordination degree was 0.395 (range (0, 1)), which was a low level. This showed that the coordination development of the core WEF nexus in China was low. It is necessary to take some measures to improve the situation. According to the key factors that affect the development levels of water, energy, and food subsystems, the authors put forward some suggestions to improve the coordination development of the WEF system in China.

scholarly journals Teachers’ Misbehaviours in Class and Students’ Reactions: A Case Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 97-114
Author(s):  
Reem Alkurdi ◽  
Sharif Alghazo
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Communication Style ◽  
Communication Styles ◽  
Student Teacher Relationship ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
English Language Teachers ◽  
The Mean

This study aims to investigate English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ misbehaviours in class and their students’ reactions to these misbehaviours. Towards this end, 60 classroom observations of six English language teachers (N=10 each) were conducted at a public school in Jordan. Moreover, a survey was used to elicit 201 students’ reactions to their teachers’ misbehaviours by gauging their satisfaction with the teachers’ communication styles. Finally, the teacher participants were interviewed in order to more deeply understand why such misbehaviours occurred. Analysis of the data is grounded in the Expectancy Violation Theory. The results revealed that when the mean value of teachers’ communication style was more than 3 on a 5-point Likert Scale, the students often perceived their teachers as being positive, and the students compensated most of their teachers’ misbehaviours. However, when the mean value was below 3, the teachers were perceived as being negative, and the students reciprocated for most of the misbehaviours. The results also showed that the students are more tolerant towards their teachers’ misbehaviours as long as the teacher is perceived to be positive. The study provides insights into understanding the student-teacher relationship in EFL classes.

scholarly journals An Investigation of Pre-Service EFL Teachers’ Self-Efficacy Beliefs

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
ÖZGÜL BALCI ◽  
FAHRETTİN ŞANAL ◽  
SELMA DURAK ÜĞÜTEN
Keyword(s):  
Student Engagement ◽  
Classroom Management ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Efficacy Beliefs ◽  
State University ◽  
Sense Of Efficacy ◽  
Multiple Comparison Test ◽  
Efl Teachers ◽  
High Level ◽  
The University

The purpose of this study was to investigate pre-service English as a foreign language (EFL) teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. The study was a descriptive study based on a single screening model. A total of 291 freshman, sophomore, junior and senior students studying at a state university in Turkey during the fall semester of the academic year 2018-2019 participated in the study. Teachers’ Sense of Efficacy Scale (TSES) which was originally developed by Tschannen-Moran & Woolfolk Hoy (2001) and adapted into Turkish by Çapa, Çakıroğlu, and Sarıkaya (2005) was used to determine pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs. Pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy beliefs were analyzed by descriptive statistics.  Differences in participants’ self-efficacy perceptions by class level were analyzed by one-way ANOVA. The Tukey multiple comparison test was used to determine significant differences among the different class levels. Research results revealed that pre-service EFL teachers had relatively high-level teacher self-efficacy perceptions in general and for classroom management, student engagement and instructional strategies subscales. Also, it was found that juniors had significantly higher scores than sophomores in both total scale and student engagement subscale. Total and subscale scores at other class levels did not differ significantly.  It was suggested that pre-service EFL teachers’ self-efficacy perceptions should be considered with greater attention in the ELT program at the university and special efforts are required to strengthen seniors’ self-efficacy perceptions.

scholarly journals Market Orientation Practices among Micro-Sized Enterprises: A Descriptive Evidence using MKTOR Scale

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Dzulkarnain Musa
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Customer Orientation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Competitor Orientation ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

Previous studies have found that market orientation practices were important in benefiting the continuity of the business firms. In this regard, the study tries to focus on the market orientation practices using MKTOR scale including customer orientation, competitor orientation and coordination between functions. The survey type of study was carried out among 136 micro-sized enterprises in Perlis and grouped into four major towns using stratified random sampling technique. Results from the descriptive analysis were shown that the mean value for the three market orientation constructs was at medium high level. The issue gives an overview of moderate market orientation practices amongst such enterprises. This finding provides useful enlightenment to micro-sized enterprises and related parties in developing the business in the future. Some implications to the related parties and future suggestions were discussed.

scholarly journals Psychometric Properties of the Psychological Capital Scale in the Student Context (PsyCap-S)

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiola Rodrigues Matos ◽  
Alexsandro Luiz De Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Psychological Capital ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Undergraduate Studies ◽  
Successful Academic

Abstract The resources provided by psychological capital can contribute to the successful academic performance of students, as well as to overcome obstacles and achieve established goals. There is an absence of a Brazilian instrument to measure psychological capital in students. Thus, this study aimed to develop and to seek evidence for the validity and accuracy of the psychological capital scale in the student context (PsyCap-S). The research was conducted based on two studies, with 697 students in each. In both samples the majority was composed of females who intended to enter undergraduate studies. The results indicated the validity and reliability of a structure of four dimensions (resilience, hope, self-efficacy, and optimism). Theoretical and practical dimensions of using the instrument are discussed, as well as implications for intervention in the context of the studies.

scholarly journals Genetic Diversity of Tef [Eragrostis tef (Zucc.)Trotter] as Revealed by Microsatellite Markers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Mahilet Tadesse ◽  
Mulugeta Kebede ◽  
Dejene Girma
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Polymorphic Information Content ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Eragrostis Tef ◽  
Human Consumption ◽  
Gene Pools ◽  
Information Index ◽  
Geographical Regions ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

Genetic variability is the fundamental prerequisite of any crop-breeding program to develop superior cultivars. There are about 350 Eragrostis1 species, of which, tef is the only species cultivated for human consumption. Currently, the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI) collected over five thousand tef accessions from different geographical regions, diverse in terms of climate and elevation, which are uncharacterized yet. The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic diversity among 64 tef accessions using 10 selected polymorphic simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers. A total of 314 alleles were detected with an average of 14.5 alleles per locus and amplicon size ranged from 90 bp–320 bp. The mean value of polymorphic information content (PIC) was 0.87, appearing polymorphic for all loci. The lowest Fst value (0.05) was recorded among the studied tef populations. The mean value of major allele frequency and the number of effective alleles were 0.33 and 3.32, respectively. The mean value of gene flow (Nm) and Shannon’s information index (I) was 4.74 and 1.65, respectively. The observed (Ho) and expected (He) heterozygosities varied from 0.34 to 0.56 and from 0.58 to 0.76, respectively. The cluster analysis has grouped the 64 tef accessions into three distinct clusters based on their similarity. The PCoA analysis showed that clustering is basing on the geographical origin of accessions. Analysis of molecular variance revealed 56%, 39% and 5% of the total variation due to variation within populations, among individuals and among populations, respectively. Structure bar-plot also inferred three gene pools, but with high level of admixtures. Thus, the present study shows that the identified tef accessions could be of great interest for the initiation of a planned breeding and conservation programs.

scholarly journals ANALISIS EFIKASI KENDIRI KEPIMPINAN DALAM KALANGAN PENJAWAT AWAM WANITA DI PUTRAJAYA, MALAYSIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 195-204
Author(s):  
Nuha Abdullah ◽  
Norasmah Othman
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Group Members ◽  
High Level

This study discusses the level of leadership self-efficacy (LSE) among female public servants who hold positions of Grade 48 and above. Within the context of Malaysia's norms, studies related to LSE among female public servants are still lacking and limited. Therefore, quantitative research was conducted to distribute questionnaires as research instruments to 456 respondents among female public servants Grade 48 and above who were randomly selected. Leadership self-efficacy is measured through four dimensions, namely i) motivating group members, (ii) creating synergy, (iii) showing awareness and self-confidence, and (iv) creating change. The study results show that the level of LSE for the dimension of motivating group members and creating synergy is high. However, the extent of LSE for the dimension shows self-awareness and self-confidence, and creating change is moderately high. Thus, to confirm that female public servants have the chance to be selected as decision-makers at the superior level of the organization, then all four aspects of self-efficacy leadership must be at a high level. Therefore, it is hoped that this study's results can provide input to stakeholders on the necessity to carry out such as mentoring programs or modules to enhance the LSE among female public servants and ensure that Policy of 30 percent women as decision-makers is achieved by 2030. Keywords: Women's Leadership Self-efficacy, women as decision-maker, female public officer, women   Abstrak: Kajian ini membincangkan tentang tahap efikasi kendiri kepimpinan dalam kalangan penjawat awam wanita yang menjawat jawatan Gred 48 dan ke atas. Dalam konteks norma di Malaysia, kajian berkaitan efikasi kendiri kepimpinan dalam kalangan penjawat awam masih kurang dan terhad. Maka sebuah kajian berbentuk kuantitatif telah dijalankan dengan menggunakan borang soal selidik dan ditadbir kepada 456 responden yang terdiri daripada penjawat awam wanita Gred 48 dan ke atas melalui kaedah rawak mudah. Efikasi kendiri kepimpinan diukur melalui empat dimensi iaitu i) memotivasikan ahli kumpulan, (ii) mencipta sinergi, (iii) menunjukkan kesedaran dan keyakinan diri dan (iv) mencipta perubahan. Hasil kajian menunjukkan tahap efikasi kendiri kepimpinan bagi dimensi memotivasikan ahli kumpulan dan mencipta sinergi adalah tinggi. Namun begitu, tahap efikasi kendiri kepimpinan bagi dimensi kesedaran dan keyakinan diri serta mencipta perubahan hanya berada pada tahap sederhana tinggi. Justeru, bagi memastikan penjawat awam wanita memperoleh peluang untuk dipilih sebagai pembuat keputusan di peringkat tertinggi organisasi maka keempat-empat aspek efikasi kendiri kepimpinan perlu berada di tahap tinggi. Oleh itu, diharapkan hasil kajian ini dapat memberikan input kepada pihak pemegang taruh tentang keperluan mengadakan program pementoran atau modul bagi membantu meningkatkan efikasi kendiri kepimpinan dalam kalangan pekerja awam wanita agar Dasar 30 peratus wanita sebagai pembuat keputusan tercapai menjelang tahun 2030. Kata kunci: Efikasi-kendiri Kepimpinan Wanita, pembuat keputusan, penjawat awam wanita, wanita

scholarly journals FATIGUE AND WORK SATISFACTION OF EMERGENCY NURSES IN BANDUNG, WEST JAVA, INDONESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 602-611
Author(s):  
Wiwin Yudiah ◽  
Kurniawan Yudianto ◽  
Ayu Prawesti
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Satisfaction ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Emergency Unit ◽  
Emergency Nurses ◽  
West Java ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
The Mean ◽  
High Level

Background: Emergency nurses are required to always carry out their roles in a variety of situations and conditions. Nursing services in the emergency unit must be done quickly and accurately. Data showed that the number of patient visits in the Emergency Unit of Hasan Sadikin Hospital in August 2017 was 3,059 (73% of patients with category III) with an average visit of 99 people per day. This causes overcrowding in the emergency unit, which lead to fatigue and influence work satisfaction.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine fatigue and job satisfaction of emergency nurses in Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia.Methods: This was a quantitative descriptive study, which involved 55 respondents. Fatigue was measured using Individual Strength Checklist Instrument of 20-self-reported questionnaire (CIS20R), and job satisfaction was measured using McCloskey / Mueller Satisfaction Scale (MMSS).Results: The mean value of work fatigue was 3.4 with the highest value at the sub variable of physical activity. In general, the mean value of nurse work satisfaction was 2.66.Conclusion: Emergency nurses in the emergency unit of Hasan Sadikin hospital has high level of fatigue and low work satisfaction. The hospital management is suggested to provide better work schedule for better interaction among nurses, provide opportunities for all staff to be involved in research or other scientific work, and schedule family gatherings regularly to improve togetherness between staff and their families.

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