In Early Chinese Animated Films: The Presentation of Life View

The theme of Chinese animated films gives a rich orientation as we reach the post-epidemic age. Re-examining the expression of life in early animated films can assist encourage the viewer to build a positive outlook on life in the face of the epidemic’s impact. Chinese animated films express people’s entire view of life to some extent after experiencing the ups and downs of development, stagnation, and RE development. At the same time, in early Chinese animated films, the concept of a life full of fighting spirit and passion helps to guide the viewer in developing a positive sense of life in the post-epidemic era.

From Movement Control to National Recovery Plan: Malaysia’s Strategy to Live with COVID-19

With COVID-19 vaccination gaining momentum, strict lockdowns have been perceived as no longer necessary due to their far-reaching socioeconomic impacts. This overview aims to provide insight into Malaysia’s strategy in preparing to live with COVID-19 through stage-wise transition. This overview examined scholarly articles, news articles as well as official government announcements and data pertaining to the National Recovery Plan (NRP) which replaces COVID-19 lockdowns officially known as Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. NRP, which presents a stage-wise relaxation of lockdown leading ultimately to conditional reopening of all sectors and lifting of travel restrictions, adopts three major indicators for transitions of phases. The indicators are daily new COVID-19 cases, occupancy rate of intensive care units and full vaccination rate. Domestic travel initiatives have been initiated during the NRP, allowing domestic visits to certain tourist spots in the nation. Interstate travel in most parts of the nation has also been permitted without needing to show a negative COVID-19 test. On 28 October 2021, six states and three federal territories of Malaysia were already in phase 4 of NRP, which is the ultimate phase of lockdown relaxation, while all other states were in phase 3. This has resulted in a positive outlook on the gross domestic products of Malaysia in quarter 3, 2021. This overview highlights that a different approach to COVID-19 is necessary as total elimination of COVID-19 is not yet in sight. It sheds light into the use of pertinent indicators or indices to capture the status of COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19; indicators; Malaysia; MCO; National Recovery Plan;Vaccination.

How to Cope with Anxiety Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our daily lives. It has not only changed our daily routines and practices but also our behaviour to various situations. Social distancing which is necessary to break chain of spread of COVID-19 pandemic is creating a feeling of loneliness and anxiety moreover daily reports and statistics of deaths and people tested positive are creating a sense of fear in the population. A sense of discomfort and fear created due COVID-19 and the inability to cope with the situation is COVID anxiety. People already suffering from depression and anxiety may be more vulnerable to COVID anxiety. Vaccination which was the need of hour is available now but there are many myths and misconceptions related to vaccination in general population. Conclusion: During these uncertain times people are facing all kinds of emotions including grief, fear, sadness, worry, anxiety and having a positive outlook and attitude is very important during these times we cannot succumb to the pressure we need to fight back and emerge stronger and set an example for the future generations.

Evaluation of language analysis to summarize the literature: a comparison to traditional meta-analysis in primary hip and knee surgery

IntroductionSentiment analysis, by evaluating written wording and its context, is a growing tool used in computer science that can determine the level of support expressed in a body of text using artificial intelligence methodologies. The application of sentiment analysis to biomedical literature is a growing field and offers the potential to rapidly and economically explore large amounts of published research and characterize treatment efficacy.MethodsWe compared the results of sentiment analysis of 115 article abstracts analyzed in a recently published meta-analysis of peripheral nerve block usage in primary hip and knee arthroplasty to the conclusions drawn by the authors of the original meta-analysis.ResultsA moderately positive outlook supporting the utilization of regional anesthesia for hip and knee arthroplasty was found in the 115 articles that were included for analysis, with 46% expressing positive sentiment, 35% expressing neutral sentiment, and 19% of abstracts expressing negative sentiment. This was well aligned with the conclusions reached by a previous meta-analysis of the same articles.DiscussionSentiment analysis applied to the medical literature can rapidly evaluate large collections of published data and generate an impression of overall findings that are aligned with the findings of a traditional meta-analysis.

In Business with God: The Role of Religion in the Private Sector of Apia, Samoa

<p>Religion, in particular Christianity, has a large impact on Business in Samoa. Through surveys and interviews, this research was able to ascertain areas in which Christianity and business intersect to determine its daily function and the broader implications of doing business in a highly Christian nation. Christianity has taken on its own form of ‘Samoan Christianity’ through the merging of religion and fa’aSamoa which allows business owners facilitate the practice of religion, primarily for their staff members, while not being deeply religious themselves. This ‘Samoan Christianity’ is influenced by the disproportionate number of Catholics represented in the private sector who face fewer practical and financial demands than other denominations along with the assistance of historical privileges gained the status of the Catholic Marist Brothers. Businesses in Apia are heavily impacted by staff loans, theft and cultural demands, but owners maintain a positive outlook on the spiritual benefits that religion brings to their lives. Business owners are heavily critical of organised religion in Samoa, particularly the church and priests, believing fewer financial demands on staff members would ease the negative impacts of religion on business. However, interested in preserving the culture and religion of their unique homeland, business owners have opted to observe religiously motivated practises such as closing on Sundays as they believe this to be more important than financial gain.</p>

In Business with God: The Role of Religion in the Private Sector of Apia, Samoa

<p>Religion, in particular Christianity, has a large impact on Business in Samoa. Through surveys and interviews, this research was able to ascertain areas in which Christianity and business intersect to determine its daily function and the broader implications of doing business in a highly Christian nation. Christianity has taken on its own form of ‘Samoan Christianity’ through the merging of religion and fa’aSamoa which allows business owners facilitate the practice of religion, primarily for their staff members, while not being deeply religious themselves. This ‘Samoan Christianity’ is influenced by the disproportionate number of Catholics represented in the private sector who face fewer practical and financial demands than other denominations along with the assistance of historical privileges gained the status of the Catholic Marist Brothers. Businesses in Apia are heavily impacted by staff loans, theft and cultural demands, but owners maintain a positive outlook on the spiritual benefits that religion brings to their lives. Business owners are heavily critical of organised religion in Samoa, particularly the church and priests, believing fewer financial demands on staff members would ease the negative impacts of religion on business. However, interested in preserving the culture and religion of their unique homeland, business owners have opted to observe religiously motivated practises such as closing on Sundays as they believe this to be more important than financial gain.</p>

Japan's economy is poised for recovery

Significance In its wake, the cabinet under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced a record JPY55.7tn (USD490bn) economic relief package, billed as a step toward a 'live with corona' world in which the disease is endemic but does not disrupt the economy. Impacts Pent-up demand may increase sales of manufactured consumer goods. Restrictions on foreign labour will be eased, which will increase the foreign workforce once pandemic-related entry restrictions are lifted. Auto industry recovery and manufacturing revival more broadly also support a positive outlook as supply shortages appear to be resolving.

Keep on Keepin’ On: Investigating ACES and Positivity among Bereaved Black Middle Aged and Older Adults

Many of the most damaging life events are more prevalent among Black older adults. Black people have been found to have higher amounts of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), which are linked to detrimental life impacts. Additionally, bereavement occurs at a higher rate among Black people and older adults. Despite these challenges, Black older adults have been repeatedly cited overcoming these challenges. Accordingly, the present study sought to investigate whether Black middle to older aged adults who encountered two of life’s most difficult challenges (i.e. bereavement and ACEs) would still maintain positivity. 103 middle to older Black adults (M=44.72, SD=5.48, 67% male) from a larger online grief study were probed about factors including time since loss, positive outlook, and ACES. A linear regression and mediation analysis were used to analyze the data. ACES were found to significantly predict positive outlook among bereaved middle to older Black adults (F=11.46, p=.001), such that as the number of ACES increased, so did positivity in spite of bereavement. Notably, this association was not mediated by time since loss. Results from this study provide evidence that even when faced with some of life’s most difficult events, Black middle to older adults were still able to reframe their situation with a positive focus. The ability for Black middle to older aged adults to reframe their tragedies into positivity could provide a basis for the use of Positive Psychological techniques specifically within this population. Additionally, this study provides further evidence that Black people exhibit exceeding resilience.

Improving Resilience in Caregiver of Schizophrenic Patients: A Literature Review

Schizophrenia is a long-term psychiatric disease. It also affects the patient’s companion or caregiver. The caregivers are vulnerable to excessive burdens and stress that can interfere with their role as companions and their functioning in the family. Adequate resilience is needed so that caregivers can deal with stress and function optimally in treating schizophrenic patients. This study aimed to describe efforts to increase resilience in caregivers of schizophrenic patients based on available scientific evidence. The study used a descriptive study method with a literature review approach. The databases used were ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library, and GARUDA. Articles were selected based on suitability of keywords, topics and the specified inclusion and exclusion criteria. There were six articles found. They were published in the 2015-2021 period. The critical assessment instrument used was the Hawker instrument. There were 12 efforts to increase caregiver resilience of schizophrenia patients, namely identifying and evaluating the experience of caring for and fuctioning of the family, regulating emotions, recognizing characteristics and sources of resilience, increasing and maintaining source of adaptive coping, planning for strengthening adaptive coping, positive outlook on life, having hope, openness to criticism, teachings of faith to be sincere, love and compassion, strengthening social support, doing meditation and yoga mindfulness-cognitive based intervention. The twelve efforts to increase caregiver resilience for schizophrenia patients are obtained from valid scientific evidence. Therefore, they can be used as scientific references to be applied as nursing care intervention.Keywords: Caregiver; resilience; schizophrenia; efforts to increase resilience AbstrakSkizofrenia merupakan penyakit kejiwaan berdampak jangka panjang. Dampak tersebut dialami juga oleh pendamping pasien atau caregiver. Caregiver rentan mengalami beban dan stress berlebih yang dapat mengganggu perannya sebagai pendamping dan keberfungsiannya dalam keluarga. Resiliensi yang adekuat diperlukan agar caregiver dapat menghadapi tekanan serta berfungsi optimal dalam merawat pasien skizofrenia. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menguraikan upaya peningkatan resiliensi pada caregiver pasien skizofrenia berdasarkan bukti ilmiah yang tersedia. Penelitian menggunakan metode studi deskriptif dengan pendekatan literature review. Database yang digunakan ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct, Wiley Online Library dan GARUDA. Artikel diseleksi berdasarkan kesesuaian kata kunci, topik serta kriteria inklusi dan eksklusi yang ditentukan. Artikel yang digunakan dalam penelitian berjumlah enam artikel yang terbit pada rentang waktu 2015-2021. Instrumen telaah kritis yang digunakan adalah instrumen Hawker. Terdapat 12 upaya peningkatan resiliensi caregiver pasien skizofrenia yaitu mengidentifikasi dan mengevaluasi pengalaman merawat serta keberfungsian keluarga, meregulasi emosi, mengenali karakteristik dan sumber resiliensi, meningkatkan dan mempertahankan sumber koping adaptif, merencanakan penguatan koping adaptif, pandangan hidup positif, adanya harapan, keterbukaan terhadap kritik, ajaran iman untuk tulus ikhlas, rasa cinta dan kasih sayang, penguatan dukungan sosial, melakukan meditasi dan yoga mindfulness-cognitive based intervention. Keduabelas upaya peningkatan resiliensi caregiver pasien skizofrenia didapatkan dari bukti ilmiah yang valid sehingga dapat dijadikan referensi ilmiah untuk diaplikasikan sebagai intervensi asuhan keperawatan.Kata kunci: Caregiver; resiliensi;skizofrenia; upaya peningkatan resiliensi.

A Descriptive Research Study on Factors that Impact Upon the Quality of Life of Elderly Women with Comorbid Chronic Illnesses; Three Women's Perspectives

<p>Background: Women live longer than men and are more likely to live alone; this makes dealing with chronic illnesses more of a challenge for older women. Therefore, an understanding of what living with chronic illness is like for these women is essential in ensuring health professionals can meet their health needs. Aim of Research: The aim of this research study is to explore factors that older women living with comorbid chronic illnesses identify as key to maintaining or improving their quality of life. Design: This study uses a qualitative approach, with a descriptive methodology. Face-to-face: interviews were conducted with three women over the age of 80 who had been diagnosed with more than one chronic illness. These interviews were audiotaped, and the data analysed using thematic analysis. Findings: What emerged from this analysis of older women was the need for them to create meaning in their life, which is further explicated through three main themes: (1) coping with changing health, (2) the impact of family, and (3) attitude. Attitude to life and having a positive outlook were all factors these participants expressed as being essential to maintaining their quality of life. Conclusion: The quality of life of these participants is enhanced by the ability of these women to create meaning in their life. They do this by integrating their wealth of past experience into their present, reflecting back on their lives, but still gaining enjoyment from the here and now. Understanding of how chronic illness impacts, and is managed, by these women leads health care professionals to a greater understanding of being older and living with comorbid chronic illness. The findings of this research may assist nurses working alongside older people to focus on the making of meaning,which may facilitate these people to retain a sense of autonomy and control over their life.</p>