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Influence of Occupational Stress on Psychological Well-Being of Senior High School Teachers in Nanumba South District, Ghana
No full textThe purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of occupational stress on psychological well-being of Senior High School teachers in Nanumba South District in the Northern Region of Ghana. The study used a quantitative research approach and a descriptive survey design. The population included all Senior High School teachers in the Nanumba South District. A survey sampling technique was employed to include all 101 teachers in the only Senior High School in the District. Structured questionnaire was the main instrument for data collection. The data was analysed using means and standard deviations. The study found that Senior High School teachers mostly felt anxious or depressed at work whenever they are stressed, sometimes they get low self-esteem when stressed up with excessive workload, there was no difficulty in working with colleagues of the opposite sex, lack of support from the immediate supervisor had no effect on the psychological well-being of Senior High School teachers in the Nanumba South District. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that Senior High School teachers across the nation should device means of dealing with occupational stress such as making time for periodic relaxation (lunchtime, evenings, weekends and holidays), teachers should request for assistance and support from others whenever they feel exhausted with their task. The Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service in collaboration with school counsellors should organise frequent workshop/seminars for teachers on how to manage occupational stress
Evaluation of Patients Doses During 2 and 16 Slice CT Scan Procedure in Adults
No full textAim: Computed tomography (CT) is an innovation that has contributed immensely to modern medicine. CT uses ionising radiation in the form of x-rays which has become a source of concern. The study is to evaluate patients’ doses during 2 and 16 slices CT scan procedure in adults.
Study Design: The study was an empirical study.
Place and Duration of Study: It was carried out with 50 patients referred for brain CT in two separate radiology facilities having 2 and 16 slices CT scans in Port Harcourt over 6months duration.
Methodology: The examination was done in accordance with standard protocols for brain CT. Radiation dose was measured with a coded themoluminiscent dosimeter (TLD) chip, placed on the glabella and held in position with a transparent adhesive tape before the exposures and removed immediately after the investigation, labeled and sent to the Radiation Dosimetric Laboratory of the Regional Centre for Energy Research and Training (CERT), Zaria for reading. The effective dose was obtained from the absorbed dose by multiplying the absorbed dose with tissue weighting factor of 0.01 for the brain. The cancer and hereditary effects per investigation were obtained by using the cancer risk coefficients (FCR = 5.5X10−2 Sv−1) and hereditary risk coefficients (FGE = 0.2X10−2 Sv−1) obtained from ICRP 103 publication. All variables collated were tabulated into a data sheet and analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) windows version 22.30 statistical software (SPSS Inc, Chicago, Illionois, USA). The results were presented on tables, charts and graphs. A descriptive statistical tool was used to - determine central tendencies while Pearson correlation and linear regression analysis model was used to evaluate correlation between variables.
Results: The mean absorbed dose (±SD) was 51.37(±8.07)mSv and 89.97±13.25mSv during 2 and 16 slices CT procedures respectively. The Lifetime Attributable Risk is approximately 3 and 5 per 105 CT procedures during 2 and 16 slice CT procedures while the Hereditary Risks was 1 and 2 per 106 CT procedures for 2 and 16 slice CT procedures respectively. There was a weak correlation between BMI and cancer risk with a Pearson Correlation coefficient (r) of 0.130 but no association between cancer risk and age during 2 slice CT scanner.
Conclusion: Absorbed dose increases with increase on the CT slices, likewise cancer and hereditary risk increases with increase in CT slices. Thus, notwithstanding how low a radiation exposure could be it can still necessitate malignant risk
Efficiency of Shell Waste as a Source of Calcium Carbonate to Produce Calcium Oxide through Calcination Process
No full textAims: The aim of this research is to examine the efficiency of batik shellfish shells as a source of calcium carbonate to produce calcium oxide compounds.
Study Design: The type of research is Experimental.
Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Department of Physics Education, Kristen Indonesia University, Jakarta, between June 2023 and December 2023.
Methodology: There are two stages in the research process, namely the first stage is the preparation and sterilization of batik shellfish shells. The second stage is the calcination of batik shellfish shells to produce CaO Clean the batik shellfish shells using distilled water. Then crush them using a hammer until they become small fragments. Next, dry the small fragments of batik shellfish shells by air-drying them in a closed room. Then, the sample inside the container will undergo calcination process using a furnace/heating furnace with temperature variations of 800°C and 900°C for 8 hours.
Results: The results obtained show the formation of CaO compounds with the characteristic white color of CaO powder and small or fine particle size. The average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at a temperature of 800°C is 61.85%. Meanwhile, the average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at a temperature of 900°C is 55.64%.
Conclusion: The average efficiency of CaO compounds resulting from the calcination of batik shellfish shells at 800°C is greater than the average efficiency of CaO compounds obtained at a calcination temperature of 900°C. This is because the higher the temperature, the purer the CaO compounds produced will be. Therefore, the CaO compound produced from calcination at a temperature of 900°C can be utilized as a source of calcium in various fields
Natural Gas Consumption and Economic Growth: Empirical Evidence from Selected African Countries
No full textThis study investigated the impact of natural gas consumption by the industrial sector, residential/households and transport sector on economic growth of selected countries in Africa (Algeria, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Nigeria and Tunisia) over the period 1990 – 2021. In order to achieve this objective, data on growth rate of gross domestic product (RGDP), total natural gas consumption, industrial gas consumption, residential gas consumption and natural gas consumed by the transport sector of the selected countries were sourced from the World Bank Development Indicators and International Energy Agency (IEA) and analyzed using panel Autoregressive Distributed lagged (ARDL) method. The results of our analysis show that: Total natural gas consumed has negative and significant impact on economic growth in the long run but positive and significant effect on economic growth of the selected countries in the short run. Industrial gas consumption has positive and significant impact on economic growth of the selected countries both in the short and long run. Residential gas consumption has positive and significant impact on economic growth in the long run but negative and insignificant effect on economic growth in the short run. Natural gas consumed by the transport sector has positive but insignificant effect on economic growth of the selected countries over the period under study. The impact of natural gas consumption on economic growth for all the countries under study does not vary. That a long run relationship exists between natural gas consumption and economic growth among the countries been investigated. Based on these findings, the study recommended that governments of African countries under investigation should encourage natural gas consumption in the industrial, transport and households by building gas infrastructure and investment in the oil and gas sector in order to stimulate economic in the sub region
Students’ Level of Satisfaction in College for Community and Organizational Development Blended Learning (CBL) at All Mobilization Centres Sunyani, Ghana
No full textSchools are working hard to meet the needs of today\u27s information society and student generation. Students not only carry their cell phones everywhere but also get acquainted with various online environments, including social software. This can be seen as both a challenge and an opportunity for schools, as mobile technology and social software can be used as tools to create flexible learning environments that promote learning. Student cooperation. In this article, we explore the potential of mobile technology and social software in the context of associative learning theory and cooperative learning. We also give two examples of how these opportunities can be realized in higher education, particularly in teacher training. Provides ideas on how to use mobile technology and social software in teaching and learning. Recent trends in teaching and learning have become very interesting thanks to innovative teaching methods that use a variety of technologies and practical tools. In this research, we look at new trends in educational institutions that can make you a modern job creator or teacher. Students like the modern teacher\u27s way of teaching because they can actively participate in the learning process. Electronic content, video courses, online teaching and many other tools are used to teach subjects in innovative and effective classrooms. The latest teaching technique used in modern classrooms to enhance students\u27 learning experience is the blended classroom. Researchers on the staff of the College of Perspectives (CCOD). Their study concluded that the blended class had a positive impact on the academic development of College Theodolite (CCOD) students in their thesis writing and their access to electronic library services
Attempt at Dissecting Duterte’s Presidency Using the Political Ideas of Plato, Hobbes, Locke, and Machiavelli
No full textWestern philosophers have made significant contributions to the establishment of government around the world. Philosophers like Plato, Locke, Hobbes, and Machiavelli dramatically influenced the government system not just in foreign countries but also in the Philippines. Hence, this paper explored the political notions of four Western philosophers and positioned them in Duterte’s six years of presidency. In pursuit of this study, I employed a systematic literature review. A systematic review process is used to collect articles, and then a qualitative approach is used to assess them. I came up with four major themes in this study particularly (1) Duterte is a dictator, not a philosopher-king, (2) violators of natural rights, (3) the sea monster of Davao, and lastly (4) love, fear, cruelty, and Duterte. Thus, I concurred that all of the philosophical ideas of the four Western philosophers did not fit or even violated during Duterte’s six years of presidency in the Philippines
Clinical Motivation Experience Practicum at Rehabilitation Center, Boston: A Case Study
No full textRehabilitation is defined as “a set of interventions designed to optimize functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in interaction with their environment”. Anybody may need rehabilitation at some point in their lives, following an injury, surgery, disease or illness, or because their functioning has declined with age.
Some examples of rehabilitation include Speech and language training to improve a person’s communication after a brain injury; physical exercise training to improve muscle strength, voluntary movements and balance in persons with stroke or Parkinson disease; modifying an older person’s home environment to improve their safety and independence at home and to reduce their risk of falls; educating a person with heart disease on how to exercise safely; preparing a person with an amputation to be able to use a prosthetic and making, fitting and refitting the prosthesis; positioning and splinting techniques to assist with skin healing, reduce swelling, and to regain movement after burn surgery; prescribing medicine to reduce spasticity for a child with cerebral palsy; psychological therapies for a person with emotional distress following a spinal cord injury; Social skills training for persons with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorders or disorders of intellectual disability. training a person with vision loss in the use of a white cane; and working with a patient in intensive care to improve their breathing, prevent complications and speed their recovery after critical illness.
Rehabilitation is an essential part of universal health coverage along with the promotion of good health, prevention of disease, treatment and palliative care. Rehabilitation helps a child, adult or older person to be as independent as possible in everyday activities and enables participation in education, work, recreation and meaningful life roles such as taking care of family. Globally, an estimated 2.4 billion people are currently living with a health condition that may benefit from rehabilitation. With changes taking place in the health and characteristics of the population worldwide, this estimated need for rehabilitation is only going to increase in the coming years. People are living longer, with the number of people over 60 years of age predicted to double by 2050, and more people are living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, stroke and cancer. At the same time, the ongoing incidence of injury and child developmental conditions (such as cerebral palsy) persist. These health conditions can impact an individual’s functioning and are linked to increased levels of disability, for which rehabilitation can be beneficial.
In many parts of the world, this increasing need for rehabilitation is going largely unmet. More than half of people living in low- and middle-income countries who require rehabilitation services do not receive them.
The need for rehabilitation worldwide is predicted to increase due to changes in the health and characteristics of the population. For example, people are living longer, but with more chronic disease and disability. Currently, the need for rehabilitation is largely unmet. In some low- and middle-income countries, more than 50% of people do not receive the rehabilitation services they require. Emergencies including conflicts, disasters and outbreaks create enormous surges in rehabilitation needs while also disrupting rehabilitation services. Rehabilitation is an important part of universal health coverage and is a key strategy for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 – “Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”.
In this case study, an in-depth review of the situation of the rehabilitation centre practicum at Bostson, United States of America, is, highlighting important contributions that this research/practicum conducted by a student of the Department of Social Sciences Education, of the Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre-Sunyani, could make to this important field of rehabilitation research in the next two decades
Evaluation of Nigerian Television Authority’s Drama Programmes on Child Abuse among Residents of Abuja Municipal Area Council Federal Capital Territory Nigeria
No full textEmotional abuse is a behavior that impairs a child\u27s emotional development or sense of self-esteem. It may include threats, constant criticism as well as withholding love, support or guidance. Child prostitution is not only a cause of death and high morbidity of millions of children, but a gross violation of their rights. Hence, the aim of this study is to examine the perception and exposure of the residents of Abuja Municipal Area Council, on Nigerian Television Authority Drama Programmes on Child Abuse. A survey research design was adopted which was carried out in Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, Abuja. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire that was distributed to 385 participants within the Abuja Municipal Area Council. Descriptive analysis of simple percentage and Pearson Product Moment of Correlation (PPMC) were adopted for analysis. The findings revealed that a very limited number of the residents of Abuja Municipal Area Council were aware of Nigerian Television Authority drama programmes on child abuse with about 52.5%, however, 60% have good perception of the programme and the level of exposure to the proggramme is very low, with about 60% of the resident not exposed to the Nigerian Television Authority programme. It was further revealed that the Nigerian Television Authority Drama programmes in influencing your behaviour on issues of Child Abuse was effective. In conclusion, despite how the Nigerian Television Authority programme. It was further revealed that the Nigerian Television Authority Drama programmes in influencing your behaviour on issues of Child Abuse, the level of awareness and exposure among the residents was low. It was therefore, recommended that a multi-faceted approach to address the discrepancies be identified. This involves promotional campaigns to enhance awareness, ensuring broader accessibility to the programs, among others. This approach will the impact of Nigerian Television Authority drama programs and contribute to change in addressing child abuse concerns
Enhancing Aviation Safety through Helideck Surface Friction Management and Maintenance for Safe Helicopter Operations
No full textIn the Aviation industry, helicopters provide an important medium of transportation of passengers, cargo, and provision of specialized services especially to the oil and gas sector of the economy. Various operators exist within Nigeria, some of these key operators include Bristow helicopters, Caverton group, OAS helicopters, Nestav, Eastwind Aviation and a few other operators. These companies operate a variety of helicopter types like the SK 76, AW139, AW189, SK 92 etc. These aircrafts typically take off from Airports or client onshore bases to various locations including the offshore sites such as oil rigs, oil tankers, jack ups, semi submersibles, floating production and storage offloading (FPSO) vessels, seismic vessels etc. Many of the offshore sites have helicopter landing platforms-Helidecks, capable of serving different helicopter types based on their design and the dimensions of the aircraft. These helidecks play a critical role in offshore operations, serving as landing and take-offs structures on platforms for helicopters. Hence, the Surface friction, management, and maintenance are critical considerations in ensuring the safety and efficiency of personnel and aircraft.
This paper presents an exploration of the challenges associated with helideck surfaces, the importance of friction management, strategies for effective maintenance, and a brief discussion of the benefits of graphene in significantly improving the characteristics of helideck surfaces, ensuring compliance to the provisions of the UK CAA Standards for offshore helicopter landing areas CAP 437 Edition 9. The paper will explore the importance of helideck surface friction, how friction values are determined, and the need for stakeholders to act on helideck surface degradation to mitigate risks, enhance safety, and optimize operational performance
An Assessment of Community Perception on Quality Patient Nursing Care Theory in Selected Barangays in the Philippines
No full textThis study assesses the perception of the selected community barangays in the Philippines. This task entailed identifying the “Perception” of the community in terms of factors to consider if patients will submit to hospitalization, determinants of quality patient health care, factors that boost patients\u27 recovery, expected government programs, and self-image problems due to their diagnosis.
Aims: The study aimed to assess the perception of the community on Quality Patient Nursing Care Theory with the view to developing essential further recommendations for the community, staff nurses, doctors, hospital administrators, and National Government Department of Health officials.
Scope and Limitation of the Study: The study focused on the perception of the community before they will visit the hospital for check-ups, follow-up of care, or for confinement. The study was conducted last March 2024 into two selected barangay areas in the Philippines: Barangay 187 in Tala Caloocan City and Barangay Sta. Rita in Bacnotan La Union Province. Barangay 187 was chosen because of its proximity to Dr. Jose Rodriguez Memorial Hospital and Barangay Sta. Rita was chosen because of its remoteness from the Provincial hospital.
Research Design: The study employed a Quantitative Descriptive nonparametric method design of the study. The research was conducted in selected barangays in Caloocan City and La Union. Simple random sampling - random draws was used and a total of 100 respondents were selected from two selected areas in Caloocan City and in La Union Province.
Results: The mean for the parameter on Quality Patient Nursing Care Theory perceived as “Important” was 100 percent for Barangay 187 and 100 percent for Barangay Sta. Rita. Barangay 187 in Caloocan City and Barangay Sta. Rita in La Union both shared their perception that Quality Patient Nursing Care Theory is important with percentage of 100. Therefore both Barangays had the same perception of this new emerging theory of QUALITY PATIENT NURSING CARE states that “The factors to be considered if patients will submit to hospitalization or not, is determined by the quality patient health care and factors that boost patients’ recovery with the help of expected government programs to eliminate self-image problems due to their diagnosis” is important.
Conclusion: The study concludes that both Barangays had the same perception on this new emerging theory of QUALITY PATIENT NURSING CARE states that “The factors to be considered if patients will submit to hospitalization or not, is determined by the quality patient health care and factors that boost patients’ recovery with the help of expected government programs in order to eliminate self-image problems due to their diagnosis” is important. Every variable of this theory was uttered by the patients in qualitative study, and it was properly assessed by the community through a quantitative study that the researcher may conclude that this theory has a strong foundation that spearheaded through its themes and fountain-headed by its categories which is supported by patients’ utterances