125 research outputs found
Radiologic technologists and empathy - literature review
No full textUvod: Empatija je kompleksen, dinamičen in večplasten pojem. Je sposobnost razumevanja izkušnje druge osebe. Gre za pomembno komunikacijsko veščino, ki jo opisujemo v treh razsežnostih: čustvena, kognitivna ter vedenjska empatija. Empatija je ključna za uspešne socialne interakcije, kajti omogoča medsebojno razumevanje, učenje iz dejanj drugih ter na koncu nudenje pomoči sočloveku. Namen: Namen diplomskega dela je bil predstavitev pojma empatije v poklicu radiološkega inženirja. Raziskovali smo, zakaj je empatija pomembna komponenta radiološkega inženirja, kakšen je pozitiven vpliv empatije na paciente in radiološke inženirje, kakšen je negativen vpliv empatije na inženirje radiološke tehnologije, kako empatijo vpeljati v delo ter kaj vpliva na izražanje oz. ne izražanje empatije v radiološkem poklicu. Metode dela: Uporabili smo sistematičen pregled literature, kjer smo poiskali domačo in tujo literaturo po podatkovnih bazah: Mendeley, ScienceDirect, RUL, PubMed in ResearchGate. Iskali smo po ključnih besedah: empatija, emocionalno delo, radiološki inženir, empathy, radiographer, radiologic technologist, burnout in radiography. Vključili smo članke, izdane od leta 1991 naprej. Za vključitvene kriterije smo izbrali članke v slovenskem in angleškem jeziku, katerih besedilo je dostopno v celoti. Rezultati: V analizo smo vključili 13 člankov, razvrščenih v tabelo. Razvrstili smo jih glede na naslov članka, avtorja, letnico izdaje, ključne besede, namen raziskovanja ter njihove rezultate. Empatija predstavlja temeljno orodje za oblikovanje terapevtskega odnosa med radiološkimi inženirji in pacienti ter pripomore k boljši diagnostično kakovostni preiskavi. Različne raziskave so pokazale, da empatija pozitivno vpliva na terapevtske rezultate. Pozitivno vpliva tudi na radiološke inženirje, saj odnos, ki temelji na empatiji, lahko pripomore k zmanjševanju stresa in izgorelosti na delovnem mestu ter prispeva k boljši kakovosti življenja radioloških inženirjev. Po drugi strani pa lahko nenehna izpostavljenost stresnim in čustveno težkim situacijam vodi v različne čustvene in motivacijske posledice, kot sta empatična zaskrbljenost in osebna stiska. Za radiološke inženirje je pomembno, da razumejo čustva, mnenja in izkušnje pacientov, saj na podlagi tega lažje ocenijo njihove resnične potrebe, ukrepajo v skladu z njimi. Zaključek: Empatija ima pomembno vlogo pri delu radioloških inženirjev, saj doprinese k boljšemu odnosu s pacientom ter pripomore k izboljšanju diagnostične in terapevtske kakovosti preiskave.Introduction: Empathy is a complex, dynamic, and multifaceted concept. It is the ability to understand another person\u27s experience. It is an important communication skill described in three dimensions: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral empathy. Empathy is key to successful social interactions because it enables mutual understanding, learning from the actions of others, and ultimately offering help to a fellow human being. Purpose: The purpose was to present the concept of empathy in the profession of a radiographer. We researched why empathy is an important component of a radiologic technologist, the positive adn negative impact empathy has on patients and radiologic technologists, how to incorporate empathy into the work, and what affects the expression or non-expression of empathy in the radiology profession. Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search, searching domestic and foreign literature in the following databases: Mendeley, ScienceDirect, RUL, PubMed, and ResearchGate. We searched for the keywords: empatija, emocionalno delo, radiološki inženir, empathy, radiographer, radiologic technologist, burnout in radiography. We included articles published from 1991 onward. For the inclusion criteria, we selected articles in Slovenian and English with full text accessibility. Results: We included 13 articles classified in the table in the analysis. We classified them by article title, author, year of publication, keywords, research purpose, and results. Empathy is a fundamental tool for establishing a therapeutic relationship between radiographers and patients and contributes to better diagnostic quality of the examination. Several studies have shown that empathy has a positive impact on therapeutic outcomes. It also has a positive impact on radiographers, as an empathy-based attitude can help reduce stress and burnout in the workplace and improve the quality of life of radiographers. On the other hand, the constant exposure to stressful and emotionally difficult situations can lead to various emotional and motivational consequences, such as empathic concern and personal distress. It is important for radiographers to understand patients\u27 emotions, opinions, and experiences, because on this basis they can better assess their real needs and act accordingly. Conclusion: Empathy plays an important role in the work of radiographers, contributing to a better relationship with the patient and helping to improve the diagnostic and therapeutic quality of the examination
Tax Appeal Tribunal Jurisdiction: Analitical Discuss on the Two Conflicting Decision of the Federal High Court
No full textAn effective mechanism for the tax dispute resolution is one of the features of a good tax system as rightly put it by the National Tax policy that the tax appeal process is an integral and important part of the tax administration process, it shall therefore be the responsibility of tax authorities to ensure that the tax appeal process is easily accessible to taxpayers and all its processes and procedures simplified. Tax Appeal Tribunal was established by section 59 of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (Establishment) Act in order to ensure fairness and transparency of the tax system, minimize delays in the adjudication of the tax matters in our traditional Courts. However, the jurisdictional conflict cause by the two different decisions of the Federal High Courts over TAT seem to bring a set back on the tax appeals processes in Nigeria and pending the determination of the appellate Court over the jurisdictional issue, the fate of TAT is at stake
Rice Importation in Northern Region of Ghana; Its Impact on Domestic Rice Production and Some Policy Measures
No full textThe paper assessed the volume of imported rice in Northern region of Ghana, its effects on domestic rice production and the essential policy measures needed to improve the production of rice in the region. The Johansen method of cointegration was used to test the long run co-movement of prices of imported rice at the central market (Tamale) and that of domestic rice is selected districts markets. Granger causality and Vector Error Correction Models (VECM) were used to detect the price leadership direction and the extend of prices response to the re-establishment of long run equilibrium when there is distortion in the market respectively. Statistical figures served as evident that Ghana and for that matter Northern experienced a flooding of imported rice leading to its share of the market stood at 76% against 24% share of domestic rice. The results reflect a strong long run relationship between prices of imported rice in the Tamale market (central market) and prices of domestic rice in the districts markets. Also, the causality results indicate no price leadership except in the case of Saboba where there is bilateral causality. Analysis from the VECM shows that, domestic rice prices in the various districts markets respond to price shock when there is disequilibrium in the long run. Based on the findings, there is the need to implement appropriate government policies to improve domestic rice production in the region – imposing higher tariff to reduce rice importation, improvement in domestic rice standard to enable it compete effectively and effective and efficient dissemination of information (advertisement) to the target group to create their awareness about the quantity and quality of domestic rice in the local market
CONTRIBUTION OF MASARA N’ARZIKI PROGRAMME IN ALLEVIATING FARMERS` POVERTY IN NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA
No full textSmall hold farmers` access to credit and the eradication of poverty among rural dwellers is the focus of many development agencies. Masara N’arziki Programme is an input credit project established in Northern region of Ghana with the aim of reducing rural farmers’ poverty. The programme started in 2005 and has received enormous commendations from various international organisations for adopting this strategic of poverty reduction programme in contributing its quota to the poverty reduction agenda. This research therefore assessed the social and economic impact of the programme on participants by analysing primary data collected from both beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of the programme using questionnaire. The data was analysed using budgeting techniques and multiple regression. The results show a significant difference of GH¢1,551.90 between participants mean gross margin and non-participants mean gross margin. Also, the results reveal a significant impact of the programme on participating farmers’ income besides the benefits of increases in the visits by extension agent, farm size, hired labour and fertilizer application. The joint explanation of the variables presented in the regression model was estimated to be 82.16%. The findings shows that inappropriate time of delivery of inputs, wasting of time in process loan among other were considered to be the weakness of the company. It is recommended that input should be deliver at the right time and at the right quantity based on the farm size. 
Rice Importation in Northern Region of Ghana; Its Impact on Domestic Rice Production and Some Policy Measures
No full textThe paper assessed the volume of imported rice in Northern region of Ghana, its effects on domestic rice production and the essential policy measures needed to improve the production of rice in the region. The Johansen method of cointegration was used to test the long run co-movement of prices of imported rice at the central market (Tamale) and that of domestic rice is selected districts markets. Granger causality and Vector Error Correction Models (VECM) were used to detect the price leadership direction and the extend of prices response to the re-establishment of long run equilibrium when there is distortion in the market respectively. Statistical figures served as evident that Ghana and for that matter Northern experienced a flooding of imported rice leading to its share of the market stood at 76% against 24% share of domestic rice. The results reflect a strong long run relationship between prices of imported rice in the Tamale market (central market) and prices of domestic rice in the districts markets. Also, the causality results indicate no price leadership except in the case of Saboba where there is bilateral causality. Analysis from the VECM shows that, domestic rice prices in the various districts markets respond to price shock when there is disequilibrium in the long run. Based on the findings, there is the need to implement appropriate government policies to improve domestic rice production in the region – imposing higher tariff to reduce rice importation, improvement in domestic rice standard to enable it compete effectively and effective and efficient dissemination of information (advertisement) to the target group to create their awareness about the quantity and quality of domestic rice in the local market
Civil societies' input for reform of social protection in Ghana
No full textAuthor: Clara K. Beeri Kasser-Tee (Esq), University of Ghana School of Law; Assisted by: Rushaiya Ibrahim-Tanko, Kasser Law Fir
,,Raseinių tanko" istorijos klausimu
No full textDuring the opening days of the German-Soviet war in the area of Raseiniai, one of the largest tank battles took place. One episode of this battle is the so-called history of the tank of Raseiniai. This episode of the initial period of the war was researched by some historians, but almost all of them used the same sources. Therefore, we can find some misconstructions (e.g., that this panzer battle lasted two or even three days), and sometimes even solid authors make basic geographical mistakes.
A heavy Soviet KV tank stopped on the way to Raseiniai - Šiluva and cut contact between two combat groups of the German 6th tank division for a whole day, holding up the fast advance of the German 41st motorized corps to the east. Attempts to destroy this tank with the new 50 mm anti-tank cannon, bombardment by large caliber cannon, and the use of engineers with explosives during the night all failed. An attempt to request air support also failed, as the Luftwaffe had other, more important targets. Only after delivering one more 88 mm cannon and with the help of an imitated tank attack did the Germans succeed in destroying the Soviet heavy tank.
Describing the progression of the battle and establishing exact times and other facts became possible after reviewing archival documents (e.g., war diaries, radiograms) found in archives. But still, there are no answers to some questions.
The author hopes that this study will help to uncover more about battles in the territory of Lithuania during the first week of the war on the Eastern Front
CONTRIBUTION OF MASARA N’ARZIKI PROGRAMME IN ALLEVIATING FARMERS` POVERTY IN NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA
No full textTeaching practical numeracy through social justice pedagogy : case study of Abu Dhabi Women's College
No full textThe study presented in this thesis investigates the impact of using Social Justice Pedagogy in teaching Practical Numeracy to Diploma Foundation Students, in Abu Dhabi Women’s College (ADWC), of the Higher Colleges of Technology, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Gutstein’s (Gutstein, 2003, 2006a, 2007) framework for teaching mathematics for Social Justice was utilised. His framework had both social justice goals and mathematics goals. Productive Pedagogical principle (Mills, et al., 2009) was utilised as a framework to reflect on teaching practices in this study.In order to achieve credibility and validity in data collection and interpretation of results, triangulation method was utilised in accordance with (Cooper 2001), and grounded theory for analysis, in accordance with Strauss and Corbin (1998), and Charmaz (2008).There were twenty participants in this research. Their ages ranged from sixteen top thirty-six years and all of them were among the body of students whom I taught (class DF203). Three students’ projects were completed in this research work, namely Time of Travel (TT), Career Aspirations (CA) and Car Parking (CP). The topics were chosen based on individual participant’s interest after brain-storming sessions in my class and all dealt with one or more issues that have social justice implications. The TT project group investigated ways in which the transport, provided by the college, could be improved – they utilised mathematics as a tool to understand the challenges they face and made recommendations to the college Transport Coordinator on how to change and / or improve this very important aspect of their college life. The action taken by the TT project group contributed to a change in college start times from 7:30 am to 8:30 am for the students at Abu Dhabi Women’s College (ADWC).The CP project group thought the parking allocation at ADWC was unfair (teachers have more space per head than students). Therefore, they used mathematics as a tool to investigate the car parking space allocation at ADWC. It was also as a result of the actions taken by the CP project group that students’ car parking space was significantly increased at ADWC. The CA project group used mathematics as a tool to investigate and inform the College Career Coordinator on how informed, or otherwise, the students in the Diploma Foundations (DF) at ADWC were, with regard to the career opportunities available to them. Similarly, as a result of the action taken by the CA group, Career Fairs at ADWC now feature information on part-time jobs and not only on full-time jobs as was the case before this project.For my students the Social Justice Pedagogy employed within their classroom gave them unprecedented insight into their learning processes. For the first time they took responsibility for learning outcomes rather than have them dictated by their teacher mentor or, equally common, their reference to the answer section at the back of a text book! By applying mathematics to their everyday lives it suddenly became relevant to them and they realised the potential which it could have for changing often long-established norms. Equally, it was both interesting and salutary for me, the researcher, to be made aware, through frequent discussion with the students, just how limiting the social and cultural constraints are within the society of which the students are a part (McIntosh, 14th November, 1990). It is reasonable to assert that, limited in scope though the research has been; it has, nonetheless, supported the assertions of those who had hitherto engaged in the same field and it has also added to the limited literature available on the teaching of Mathematics for Social Justice
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