Daily Worker Research Articles

“America is a Land of Censored Opportunity”: The Daily Worker Obscenity Case of 1927–1928

ABSTRACT In March 1927, the Communist Party’s newspaper, the Daily Worker, published a poem, “America” by David Gordon, that compared the United States to a “neat whore house.” For more than a year, state and federal prosecutors pursued obscenity cases against Gordon, the paper, and its editors, which resulted in the paper paying a $500 fine, Gordon being sentenced to an indefinite term in the state reformatory, and two editors spending time in jail. The saga demonstrates the legal persecution that the Communist Party faced in the 1920s, and the way that the organization defended itself. It also allows us to examine how the obscenity laws were used to pursue political prosecution, and, finally, offers a glimpse at early Communist aesthetic approaches.

No Line Left Behind: Assortative Matching Inside the Firm

Abstract We leverage the high degree of worker mobility across production lines in a large Indian manufacturer to estimate the sorting of workers to managers, using data on daily worker productivity. We find negative assortative matching (NAM): better workers tend to be matched with worse managers. Estimates of the production technology, however, reveal that productivity would increase by up to 4% under positive sorting. Exploiting a survey of managers and data on orders from multinational brands, we document that NAM arises, at least partly, because maintaining valuable relationships with buyers provides strong incentives to avoid delays on any given production line.

Work-life Balance Among Daily Worker Amid Covid-19: Differences Between Gender and Sector

Work-life Balance Among Daily Worker Amid Covid-19: Differences Between Gender and Sector

Characteristics of Work-related Fatal Injuries Among Aged Workers in Republic of Korea

ObjectivesThe present paper aimed to examine whether an aging workforce is associated with an increase in work-related fatal injuries and to explore the underlying reasons for this potential increase. Material and methodsAged workers were defined as those who were at least 55 years old. Work-related fatalities were assessed in aged and young workers who were registered with the workers' compensation system in 2021 in the Republic of Korea. Total waged workers, based on raw data from the Local Area Labor Force Survey in 2021, were used as the denominator to estimate the work-related fatality rates. ResultsMost work-related fatalities in the aged workers occurred among individuals working in the “construction sector” (58.9%), those with “elementary occupations (unskilled workers)” (46.1%), and those with the employment status of “daily worker” (60.8%). The estimated incidence (0.973/10,000) of work-related fatalities among aged workers was about four times higher than that (0.239/10,000) among younger workers. “Falling,” “collision,” “struck by an object,” and “trip and slip” were more frequent types of work-related fatalities among aged workers relative to young workers. The category of “buildings, structures, and surfaces” was a more frequent cause of work-related fatalities among aged workers than among young workers. ConclusionsAged workers had a higher incidence of work-related fatalities than young workers. Frequent engagement in precarious employment and jobs, coupled with the greater physical vulnerability of aged workers, were likely causes of their higher level of work-related fatal injuries.

Immediate Bilateral Sequential Cataract Surgery (IBSCS): Special Procedure for Specific Patients

Abstract
 Introduction & Objectives : Immediate Bilateral Sequential Cataract Surgery (IBSCS) are still controversial topic in Ophthalmology. This paper aims to report the outcome and the efficacy of Immediate Bilateral Sequential Cataract Surgery in writer’s experience.
 Methods : This paper collects datas from 150 patients that underwent IBSCS. The procedure was done if patient have one or more from these criteria: live far away from hospital, difficult to mobilize to hospital, extreme urgency to return to work as fast as possible (daily paid worker), and if general anesthesia was used. The exclusion criterias were if there was intraoperative complication during the 1st eye, any posterior segment abnormality, and in complicated cataract cases (bad cornea, glaucoma eyes, small pupil eye, zonular loss / weakness, post uveitic eye). During intraoperative, after the 1st eye was finished all instruments and consumable was changed before proceed to the second eye.
 Results : From 150 patients, there were 0 (zero) case of endophthalmitis. At 7th days post op results all patients achieve normal range pressures, quiet anterior chamber, and good visual acuity improvement.
 Conclusion : Immediate Bilateral Sequential Cataract Surgery is not less safe than traditional delayed sequential cataract surgery. IBSCS definitely should be considered when encountered with specific patients and specific needs.

Factors affecting work-related non-fatal injuries among aged workers in South Korea.

The objective of this paper is to investigate whether an aging workforce is associated with an increase in work-related non-fatal injuries and to explore the underlying reasons for this potential increase. Aged workers were defined as those who were at least 55-years-old. Work-related non-fatal injuries were assessed in aged and young workers who were registered with the workers' compensation system from 2017 to 2021 of South Korea. The mean estimated rate of work-related non-fatal injuries of aged workers (0.88/100) was about 2.5-times higher than that of younger workers (0.35/100). Most work-related non-fatal injuries in the older adults were in individuals working in the "construction sector" (36.0%), those with "elementary occupations (unskilled workers)" (45.0%), and those with employment status of "daily worker" (44.0%). "Trip & slip" (28.7%) and "falling" (19.6%) were more frequent types of work-related non-fatal injuries in aged workers relative to young workers. The category of "buildings, structures, and surfaces" was a more frequent cause of work-related non-fatal injuries in aged workers than young workers. The incidence of non-fatal work-related injuries is higher among aged workers compared to their younger counterparts. The increased occurrence of aged workers participating in precarious employment and jobs, along with the greater physical vulnerability, is likely the cause of their higher rate of work-related non-fatal injuries.

The Effect of Job Satisfaction and Work Motivation on the Organizational Citizenship Behavior of Freelance Daily Worker Employees at the Secretariat of the DPRD of Solok Regency

Organizational Citizenship Behavior is the attitude of an employee that exceeds the duties and obligations that are not directly or explicitly recognized by the official reward system. This study aims to measure the magnitude of the effect of job satisfaction and work motivation on OCB in employees of the Solok Regency DPRD Secretariat Thl. The population of this study were Thl employees who worked at the DPRD secretariat which opened 62 respondents, using a saturated sampling technique. The data analysis technique used validity, reliability and TCR tests for questionnaires and multiple linear regression analysis for variable tests. The results showed that there was a positive and significant influence on work on the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of Employees at the DPRD Secretariat of Solok Regency and there was a positive and significant influence on work motivation on the Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB) of employees at the DPRD Secretariat of Solok Regency. While the F test shows that the level of significant value is 0.000 < 0.050 and with a fcount of 362.605, it can be said that Ho is rejected and accepted, meaning work motivation (X2), and simultaneously has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Citizenship Behavior (Y).

The Influence of Financial Compensation on the Performance of Daily Workers at the Laguna Resort and Spa Nusa Dua, Bali

The development of regulations, policies and strategies applied by The Laguna Resort and Spa Nusa Dua, Bali by providing additional financial compensation in the form of service charges to daily workers which are not applied by hotels in general. The assessment of this decision is certainly important to determine the effect of financial compensation on the performance of the daily workers. This study successfully identified and observed items of financial compensation that affect the performance of daily workers, namely related to the fulfillment of basic wages, adjustment of basic wages, provision of service charges, safety benefits and provision of adequate work tools. Financial compensation has a positive and significant effect with a value of 53.3% on the performance of the daily workers, where the service charge is the most influential item of financial compensation in improving performance. Meanwhile, the increase in work productivity shown through the level of attendance at work every month is the highest item affected by financial compensation. In addition, the increase in daily worker performance is also influenced by other variables not examined in this study

Loyalty Of Casual Daily Workers Is Mediated By Job Satisfaction On The Influence Of Compensation

This research will measure the loyalty of daily workers who can make a big contribution to the construction industry and is one of the studies that tries to understand the loyalty of daily workers, For example, compensation influences job satisfaction, the work environment influences job satisfaction, and job satisfaction influences the loyalty of daily workers. A questionnaire was used to carry out the research, and 131 construction workers were used. Then the results of research that processed the data, Job Satisfaction Compensation Rejected, Work Environment for Job Satisfaction Accepted, Job Satisfaction Loyalty of Daily Workers Accepted, Compensation for Loyalty of Daily Workers Accepted, Compensation Accepted Job satisfaction mediates against daily worker loyalty rejected, and work environment mediates job satisfaction on daily employee loyalty received. Since the results of the study were based solely on questionnaires, the in-depth understanding of the workers' responses was not investigated. Practical Implications: Construction daily workers who work at the same time as well as several points of view regarding the loyalty of daily workers in management settings are factors that will influence the company's performance in projects that have been obtained and must run according to schedule.

Utilization of antenatal services and related factors in aspirational tribal district of eastern Gujarat

Background: The number of antenatal visit & timing of first visit are important for health of mother and outcome of pregnancy, it is proved by research studies that earlier registration and regular ANC visits helps in preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes. Various study shows that ANC utilization varies with mothers age, occupation, education, income, parity, place of resident, availability and cost of services. Methods: A Community based cross-sectional study was conducted. The Anganwadi centres were taken as the study area, the study participants were postnatal women up to 42 days after delivery. The primary data collection was done using semi-structured questionnaire by recall method after taking written informed consent. The details of antenatal visits and service utilization were asked. Results: Most of the participants uses the ANC packages however optimal utilization is lacking. 49.24% has taken ≥4 ANC visits. 58.97% have taken ≥180 IFA tablets while 30.40% have visited for their first Ante-natal visit within 12 weeks. Ante-natal mothers who were working and those belonging to lower middle class visited less than 4 times for ante-natal visits. Ante-natal mother below 20 years of age were having lower consumption IFA tablets. >12 weeks for 1st Ante-natal visit was taken by Ante-natal mothers who were working and belonging to middle class. Conclusions: There is suboptimal utilization of the ante-natal service package. Pregnant woman who were daily wage worker as well as middle class and lower class reported less visits and delay in reporting health facility.

Is coracoid fracture with ac dislocation an unusual case

The coracoid process is a unique anatomical structure that extends anteriorly from the scapula in a hook-shaped manner, with variations in size, shape, and orientation among individuals. Although uncommon, fractures of the coracoid process may occur and can be difficult to detect on regular X-rays due to their morphology. In this case study, we report on a 46-year-old daily wage worker who presented to the emergency department with left shoulder pain and limited mobility following a traffic collision. Initial X-rays revealed only an acromioclavicular joint dislocation, but further evaluation with a CT scan confirmed a coracoid fracture with minor displacement. Despite the concurrent dislocation, we opted for conservative treatment, and the fracture had completely healed after six weeks of physical therapy. The use of specific shoulder X-ray views, such as the scapula Y or axillary view is recommended to rule out coracoid fractures, while CT scans are considered the gold standard for diagnosis. Treatment options for coracoid fractures may range from non-operative management to surgical repair, depending on the type of fracture. Our case report highlights a rare occurrence of a coracoid process fracture with acromioclavicular joint dislocation treated conservatively.

Говард Фаст и советские писатели. Статья 2. «Жертва самого невероятного мошенничества": 1955-1959

The article reconstructs Howard Fast’s literary contacts with Soviet writers during the Khrushchev Thaw and traces the history of his painful break with the Communist movement. Based on Fast’s autobiographical books, personal correspondence, as well as articles in the Party press (Masses and Mainstream, Daily Worker), the paper demonstrates that at the beginning of 1956 the writer condemned the Stalinist regime as “bloody” and “criminal”. However, in his correspondence with the Soviet friends (Boris Izakov and Boris Polevoy) Fast tried not to enter into direct confrontation and only lamented the plight of the leftist movement in America. His Soviet friends learned about the writer’s departure from the US Communist Party from the press only in February 1957. Having every reason to believe that Fast would have informed them about such a serious step personally in a confidential manner, prominent functionaries of the Foreign Commission of the Soviet Writers’ Union became upset and furious having read Fast’s exclusive interview to Harry Schwartz, a newsman working for the New York Times. At this point Fast declared a fullfledged information war on the USSR: he accused the Soviet government of being anti- Semitic, antidemocratic and terroristic. In turn, Moscow launched a campaign to discredit Fast. After 1958, the writer was no longer mentioned in Soviet reviews, correspondence with him ceased, and all working contacts were broken off. In his post-communist period, Fast turned to the autobiographical genre, writing two books: The Naked God and Being Red, where, among other things, he provided insights into his difficult relationships with the representatives of the Soviet literary establishment. Fast’s correspondence with Boris Izakov and Boris Polevoy from the funds of the Russian State Archive of Literature and Art is published in the addendum.

Toxicokinetics of silver element following inhalation of silver nitrate in rats.

Silver (Ag) and its compounds are priority contaminants, for which toxicological effects are well documented, but their toxicokinetics are not fully documented for a proper risk assessment. While the toxicokinetics of insoluble Ag nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was recently documented, there is a lack of data on the kinetic behavior of the soluble form, such as one of the mostly used silver nitrate (AgNO3) form. This study aimed to better document the toxicokinetics of Ag element following inhalation of soluble AgNO3 for comparison with a previous study on the kinetics of inhaled Ag NPs using a similar experimental design. We exposed male Sprague-Dawley rats to AgNO3 during 6 continuous hours (typical of a daily worker exposure) to determine the kinetic time courses of Ag element in blood, tissues, and excreta over a 14-day period post-exposure. Only a small fraction of Ag was found in lungs following the onset of the 6-h inhalation of AgNO3 (on average (± SD) 0.3 ± 0.1% at the end of the 6-h inhalation). Blood profiles of Ag element showed peak levels right after the end of the 6-h inhalation period and levels decreased rapidly thereafter. Toxicokinetic parameter values calculated from the average blood-concentration profiles showed a mean residence time (MRT) of 135h and mean half-life (t1/2) of 94h, with AUC of 2.5mg/L × h and AUMC of 338mg/L × h2. In terms of percent of inhaled dose, highest levels of Ag in extrapulmonary organs were found in liver, which represented on average (± SD) 1.6 ± 0.6% of calculated inhaled dose followed by the kidney with 0.1 ± 0.08%. Peak levels in the GI tract (including contents) were found at the end of the 6-h inhalation and represented 20 ± 15.6% of the inhaled dose. The dominant excretion route of Ag was through feces. The time course of Ag element in the GI tract and feces following AgNO3 inhalation is also compatible with an intestinal reabsorption of Ag. When compared to results of Ag NPs of a prior study with the same design, this study showed differences in the kinetics of soluble AgNO3 compared to insoluble Ag NPs, with higher levels in blood, GI tract, and extrapulmonary tissues but lower levels in lungs following AgNO3 exposure.

Archival Oddities: Leo Kamin Pounding out Copy for the Daily Worker.

This short research report focuses on psychologist Leon Kamin, who is best known for his research on what became known as the Kamin (blocking) effect. In the 1970s and 1980s he became prominent both inside and outside of psychology, not for laboratory research but for his writings on the heritability of intelligence. Kamin was no stranger to political activism. He joined the Communist Party U.S.A. at age 17, when he was a sophomore at Harvard. By 1949, he was writing for the Daily Worker (pen name: Leo Soft) and was employed as its New England editor in 1949-1950. In January 1954, Kamin was called to testify by Joseph McCarthy's anti-Communist Senate subcommittee, which was visiting Boston and justified its interest in Harvard by citing its winning research grants from the U.S. Department of Defense. Kamin refused to "name names" and he was indicted for contempt of the Senate. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).

Implementation of the SAW Method in the Decision Support System for Contract Extension Freelance Daily Workers

The Department of Population and Civil Registration of Asahan Regency provides a freelance daily worker contract extension (THL) which is carried out once a year. Previously, the labor contract extension process was carried out by the head of the personnel sub-section directly in the field and then proposed to the Regional Personnel Agency (BKD) for approval. Then the BKD Office of Asahan Regency gave a contract extension letter to be distributed to contract extension workers who deserved to be extended the contract through the head of the civil service sub-section of the Asahan Regency Population and Civil Registry Office. However, with the number of proposals and the many criteria used in the assessment, this makes it difficult for the Dinas to make decisions about who is entitled to apply for an extension of their work contract. The solution to the problem of extending the contract for casual daily workers (THL) at the Department of Population and Civil Registry of Asahan Regency is by making a decision support system for extending the contract for casual daily workers using the SAW method.

The Labor Angle: Reflections on the History of the Working-Class and Radical Press

The Labor Angle: Reflections on the History of the Working-Class and Radical Press

Michael Gold: The People’s Writer

Michael Gold: The People’s Writer

Staging Depth: Eugene O’Neill and the Politics of Psychological Discourse

Staging Depth: Eugene O’Neill and the Politics of Psychological Discourse

Titanium elastic nail for infected humerus fracture with wrist drop: a rare case report

<p class="abstract">Humerus mid-shaft fractures are typically managed with ORIF and plate fixation but a rare attempt for CRIF with titanium elastic nail (TENS) nail done even with infection <em>in situ</em>. A 28 year old male, a daily wage worker presented to us with mid-shaft humerus fracture with wrist drop after an incident of fall while carrying heavy load on his head. On X-ray evidence of osteolysis at the fracture site was found and following bone biopsy infected foci was discovered. Later, managed with CRIF with TENS nail and antibiotics. CRIF for infected long bone fracture is rare, but a bold attempt was made for internal fixation which yielded good results and post-operative 3 months showed great results with full active range of motion without any infective foci and with recovery of wirst range of motion.</p>

Antenatal Anxiety towards Gender Preference and Social Acceptance among Primi and Multi Gravida Antenatal Mother attending Sadar Hospital, Sasaram

Antenatal Anxiety towards Gender Preference and Social Acceptance among Primi and Multi Gravida Antenatal Mother attending Sadar Hospital, Sasaram