Individual Desires Research Articles

The Relationship between the Health Belief Model and the Acceptance of the Covid-19 Vaccine in the Community in the Work Area of the Puuwatu Health Center

The coverage of Covid-19 vaccination in Kendari City reached 237.735 (89.66%) in the first dose, 147.430 (55.60%) in the second dose and 3.518 (84.75%) in the third dose. Meanwhile, at the Puuwatu Health Center, the coverage of vaccination doses 2nd was 10.874 (34%). The low-vaccine program is influenced by individual perceptions and desires to vaccinate. This study aims to determine the factors associated with acceptance of the Covid-19 vaccine based on the health belief model theory. The research design used was a cross-sectional study. The population in this study were the people who were in the working area of ​​the Puuwatu Health Center as many as 36.521 people, while the sample was 110 respondents. The sampling technique used was accidental sampling. Research data were analyzed using the chi-square test. The results of the study showed perceived vulnerability (p=0.000), perceived severity (p=0.000), perceived benefits (p=0.001), perceived obstacles (p=0.000), and cues to act (p=0.000). It can be concluded that perception is related to public acceptance of the covid-19 vaccine.

Applying Numerical Optimization Technique in the Development of Valueadded Powdered Custard

Custard powder is a relatively shelf-stable, fine textured, dry-formulated, carbohydrate-rich breakfast food product primarily made from corn starch with the addition of salt, flavoring, and coloring agents and with or without the inclusion of egg yolk solids, vitamins, and minerals. The aim of this study was to formulate, characterize, and optimize value-added custard from millet, soybean, and tigernut. A three-component constrained optimal (custom) mixture experimental design, with 69 randomized experimental runs, was employed. The formulation design constraints were: millet (10% - 70%), soybean (10% - 70%), and tigernut (10% - 70%). Other constant components of the formulation were sweet potato extract (3%), date (2 %), clove (1%), cinnamon (1%), turmeric (1%), and ginger (2%). The formulated samples were analyzed and evaluated for quality and sensory characteristics using standard procedures. The result of the optimization gave optimized custard with an overall desirability index of 0.535, based on the set optimization goals and individual quality desirability indices. The optimal formulated value-added custard was obtained from 10.0 % millet flour, 49.3 % soybean meal, and 30.7 % tigernut. The quality properties of this optimal custard are 3.78 % ash content, 28.5 % crude protein, 10.1 % moisture content, 20.1 % fat content, 4.43 % crude fibre, 33.9 % carbohydrate, and 5.79 overall acceptability. The result of the study showed that the formulated value-added custard was found to be of higher quality than the traditional custard which is produced from monocereals. Improving the nutritional quality of food and tackling nutrient deficiencies, particularly protein energy malnutrition in populations, is possible through the application of numerical optimization technique in development new, dietary-based food products.

A Highly Condensed Social Fact: Food Citizenship, Individual Responsibility, and Social Commitment

The paper is based on the crucial value of food as “a condensed social fact”. The analysis focuses on food narratives, responsible consumption, battles for the food emancipation of subaltern and low-income subjects, and attention to the quality, fairness, and traceability of food products as an expression of individual agency, as well as an expression of public engagement with food democracy/citizenship conflicts and frictions. Preliminarily, the paper moves from a discussion of collective agency on food strategies and representations to a critical approach to food democracy and sustainable society. This public arena for food debates is then confronted with personal behaviors embodying food citizenship in the contemporary scenario of socio-economic and environmental transition. The paper addresses the following sustainable development goals: responsible consumption and production (SDG 12), ending hunger, food security, improved nutrition, sustainable agriculture (SDG 2), and health and well-being (SDG 3). Starting from the democratic/neoliberal dichotomy, the paper will consider food governmentality as a positive alternative to food emancipation and democracy, as well as a personal need and a neo-communitarian political approach opposed to agroindustry and food consumerism and dispossession. Three case studies, all situated in the central–southern Italian region of Molise, will discuss different models of food citizenship and governmentality, as well as the relationship between individual responsibility and desires and collective commitment and perspectives. These issues will be framed within a rural economy paradigm and articulated through an ethnographic methodology: local data collection, emic/ethic representations, participant observation, semi-structured interviews, and focus groups. This long-term observation has been realized in the framework of several projects that were coordinated and developed by the authors, who worked for several years in the regional territory, especially on projects focusing on local/regional/national policies of sustainable rural development and bio-cultural heritage conservation and valorization according to the mission of the research center, which they founded and coordinated over the last seven years. The case studies and discussion allow for some final consideration of the impact of individual and community agencies on the achievement of SDGs, the presence of not exclusively consumeristic and hedonistic behaviors, and the growing attention to ecological concerns being paid food producers and distributors, as well as new forms of rural–urban circularity and entanglements aiming toward greater awareness and democratization of food access, security, and sustainable agriculture.

The Status of the Plastic Surgery Workforce for Women and Recommendations on How to Be Successful

Abstract Goals/Purpose The status of women in medicine has been rapidly evolving. Recent data shows that women now make up the majority of current medical students in the United States. Women now constitute 40.5% of integrated plastic surgery residents and make up 20% of the current plastic surgery workforce. The evolving face of the plastic surgery workforce warrants a deeper look at where we stand today. There has been literature published in recent years looking at women plastic surgeons in academia but little attention has been paid to the greater female plastic surgery workforce to include those in other practice settings. The purpose of this study is to look at current practices for female plastic surgeons, paths taken to get there, and advice for young female surgeons and surgical trainees. We aim to characterize and project future trends of the status of women in plastic surgery. We further outline recommendations on how to be successful as a female entering the field. Methods/Technique A survey was created using Survey Monkey with a series of 37 questions. These questions focused on demographics, what practices currently look like, paths taken to get there, individual desires for practice changes, and advice for female plastic surgeons early in their career. Email addresses were obtained through a web-based search using both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons listed board-certified female plastic surgeon members in the United States. A total of 748 surveys were emailed and survey responses were collected. Results/Complications There was a total response rate of 33%. Most respondents trained in an integrated pathway program (54%) and did not complete a fellowship (37.7%). The majority practice in a large city (44.6%), work 40-60 hours per week (63.4%) and perform 20-30 cases per month (34.05%). Most respondents work in a solo practice (32.05%). For those that previously worked in a different practice setting, the most common prior settings were small group practice (36.89%) and academia (32.04%). Fifty six percent of women did not have a female mentor. The majority of respondents are very satisfied in their current career (54.63%). The factors that ranked highest for helping women achieve success were persistence (81.14%), patient care (76.75%), patient rapport/communication (77.19%) and grit (74.89%). The highest ranked barrier to success included discrimination as a female (17.18%), lack of mentorship (16.81%), and personal/family demands (16.74%). Recommendations for women pursuing a career in private practice included starting to learn to run a business in residency/fellowship and get additional business education, finding a mentor, and to start growing your social media platform during training. Conclusion The plastic surgery workforce for women continues to evolve. Most practicing female plastic surgeons recommend for trainees to start learning how to run a business during their training and acquire additional business education. In addition, they stress the importance of mentorship throughout this process. As more women continue to enter the field of plastic surgery, mentorship and support for childcare to help with family demands will be paramount to their success. Residency programs should consider incorporating more business training into their curriculum given the majority of trainees will go on to work in a private practice setting.

Multi-objective optimization of raw silk parameters using a combined support vector regression-genetic algorithm-desirability function approach

This work deals with the multi-objective optimization of raw silk qualities using the desirability function approach. Raw silk qualities are primarily governed by silk cocoon characteristics. In this paper, the complexity of simultaneous optimization of conflicting raw silk properties are resolved using a hybrid multi-objective optimization model where predictive power of support vector regression and optimization capability of genetic algorithm are employed with desirability function. The individual desirability of raw silk qualities is assessed from the four silk cocoon properties such as defective cocoon percentage, shell ratio, cocoon weight and cocoon volume. Raw silk parameters such as filament length, tenacity, renditta and reelability are combined together to express overall desirability. The proposed multi-objective optimization model can determine the optimum cocoon parameters essential to produce good-quality raw silk.

ECOTOURISM - A 21ST CENTURY NECESSITY OR RESPONDING TO CONSUMER DEMAND?

This article identifies ecological tourism as a type of tourism that is most fully in line with the principles of sustainable development being a global ecological and economic concept and corresponding to "slow tourism", as a form of behavior alternative to mainstream tourism. Particular attention is paid to the study of ecological tourism in protected natural areas in the forms as close as possible to "green" tourism. The scientific novelty of the work is aimed at studying the essential features and the following trends in the development of ecological tourism as a special type of recreational activity. The authors conducted a sociological study using questionnaires and focus group interviews. Tour guides providing services in a specially protected natural area were selected as the target sample. The study was carried out in the Curonian Spit National Park – a UNESCO site. The authors have studied and analyzed the individual motives and desires of tourists when visiting specially protected natural areas. The results of the study reveal the significance of various types of resources for ecological tourism; the significance of the historical and cultural potential of the territory; the role of natural resources in creating a tourist product aimed at environmental education and awareness; technologies for excursion and educational activities with an ecocentric orientation. The authors demonstrate and propose possibilities and techniques for extrapolation of the principles of "slow tourism", including ones for visiting natural areas. The role of guides as conductors of "slow tourism" is indicated.

Investigating the Push and Pull Factors for Effective Football Coaching in Pakistan

These factors contain a variety of intangible socio-psychological motivations that represent an individual's intrinsic desires and push consumers towards certain behavior patterns that are goal-driven.On the other hand, "pull" factors, which are connected to the athlete, allude to the many diverse elements of a football game. It is very necessary to have a better knowledge of the push–pull interaction for players to be able to play in a way that will fulfill the expectations of coaches who have varying demands. The qualitative method was used to gather the information from the participants. The push-and-pull coaching philosophy was found to be most closely related to the tactical and technical aspects of the game, according to the findings of the analysis. Instead of functioning as a clear guide to examine and support each coach's particular practice, coaching philosophy served instead as a signifier in power relations, which allowed it to rationalize coaching practices.

Effect of Motivation on Employee Work Productivity at PT. Asuransi Takaful Umum

Every company has an absolute right to be able to achieve the target or mission that has been set, one of which is to increase productivity by optimizing the motivation of human resources in the company concerned. A foundation for the company's success is directed and effective human resources, thus creating an increase in work motivation. Motivation is the encouragement of individuals or groups to carry out a job that has a certain mission. Productivity is the desire of individuals or groups to improve the quality of activities in all fields. This study aims to see the effect of motivation on the work productivity of employees of PT Asuransi Takaful Umum. The study population is the employees of PT Asuransi Takaful Umum. The total study sample is 30 respondents. Data collection uses questionnaires, interviews, and literature studies. This study uses quantitative descriptive analysis and simple linear regression analysis. The results of the study stated that partially the variable of motivation had a significant positive effect on the work productivity of employees of PT Asuransi Takaful Umum. Moreover, simple linear regression states that the motivational variable has a positive effect on the work productivity of employees of PT Asuransi Takaful Umum.

The Grand Indo Meeting and the Grand Indo Future

Indos are a globally dispersed population who trace their ethnic heritage to the mixed-race Indische Nederlander caste in the Dutch East Indies colony. In the wake of the independence of Indonesia from Dutch colonial rule in the mid-twentieth century, thousands of Indos fled to the Netherlands, where they and their descendants now constitute a sizeable fraction of the Dutch population. Indo cultural gatherings in the Netherlands have evolved greatly in the seventy years since ‘repatriates’ first began to arrive in Rotterdam. These gatherings and the performances they platform have responded to a host of outside stimuli inclusive of the initial stigmatization of Indo ethnicity, the subsequent rapid assimilation of Indo people into normatively white Dutch life, the political demands of other post-Indies populations, and the desires of Indo individuals to perform their identities in community with one another (and make a guilder or two in the process.) I describe my experiences at an Indo gathering in Utrecht in 2022, just as Indo festivals were once again permitted after the loosening of restrictions on gatherings imposed by the Dutch government to control the COVID-19 pandemic. This proved a potent site to examine how Indos meet each other in the twenty-first century. I question whether the methods of community formation which served Indos in the past – specifically, gathering over Indonesian cuisine, playing Indo rock music, and Indo line dancing – will meet the needs of the future marked by contagion, intensified migration, and climate catastrophe. Finally, I question my own positionality vis-à-vis this gathering: as US Indo, how do I meet this community, whose experiences are so different from my own? And how can we meet the future of our dispersed culture together?

Effect of the Affiliation Dimension at Work on Organizational Commitment an Applied Study of Etihad Food Industries Company Ltda. Sugar and Oil Industry / Babylon Governorate

Purpose: The aim of this study is to find out the extent of the impact of all kinds of affiliation (national affiliation - intellectual affiliation - political affiliation - religious affiliation) on organizational commitment through its dimensions represented by (emotional, continuous, and normative) among workers in the Union Company for Food Industries Ltd. / Industry Sugar and oil in the province of Babylon. Theoretical framework: The study touched on the theoretical aspect of the variables of the study and reviewed the most important concepts related to the variable after affiliation and organizational commitment. The company's vision of the extent of the impact of institutional affiliation in achieving organizational commitment at work. According to Avey (2009) affiliation expresses the mutual investment between the individual and the organization in the continuation of the ongoing contractual relationship, as this mutual relationship shows individual behavior more than the expected official behavior and being ignored by the organization as well as the individual's desire to give part of himself in order to contribute In the success and continuity of the organization such as (the desire to work more diligently and do it voluntarily, and take on additional responsibilities). Organizational commitment is generally defined as “the relative strength of an individual's identification with, and participation in, a specific organization” (Subramaniam & Mia; 2003, p. 3). Design/methodology/approach: The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting the necessary data and information, and an intended sample consisted of (302) represented by (managers - assistants - and department officials - administrative departments). In Al-Ittihad Company for Food Industries Ltd., the descriptive analytical approach was mainly used in presenting and analyzing the research. The information was interpreted, and a number of statistical methods were used, such as confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling method to measure the effect ratio, arithmetic mean, standard deviation, relative coefficient of difference, relative importance and Pearson's ratio through statistical programs (SPSS V. 23) The Program (Amos V. 23). Findings: The results show that job affiliation will achieve common and mutual communication and understanding among the pillars of management at their different levels (top, middle and bottom), and sincerity in the service of the job goal will achieve greater returns when it appears on the actual performance of the individual. Membership produces commitment, just as commitment is affected by belonging. Research, Practical & Social implications: The study is the most important findings of the study is that interest in employee affiliation leads to achieving organizational commitment in the workplace and will also increase the organization's chances of achieving its goals and objectives. Originality/value: Organizations today are striving to become world class organizations that compete globally and in order to achieve this organizations must not only recruit the best talent but they need employees who are psychologically connected to their work. Managers must build a supportive culture that allows employees to utilize their expertise and abilities in their work processes. In order for employees to do so, opportunities must be provided to harness their abilities and to develop positive attitudes towards their workplace.

Health for all? Pasts, presents and futures of aspirations for universal healthcare.

In this special issue, we bring together anthropological and historical work that considers successive aspirations towards 'health for all': their pasts, their futures, and their diverse meanings and iterations. Across the world, hopes for providing 'health for all' were central to nation building in the long 20th century, and for international relations, particularly after the second world war and the establishment of the WHO. Health became seen as a fundamental good by citizens of North and South and has remained a central force shaping global and national politics until today. But what does 'health for all' actually mean, and how did it come to matter? In this introduction we approach 'health for all as a situated, multi-faceted phenomenon, that - while having a shared aspiration towards universality of access and equality of care - comes into focus in partial, diverse and contentious policies, programmes, projects and practices. Beyond homogenising narratives that frame 'health for all' in terms of either success or failure, the special issue highlights the diverse iterations that 'health for all' has taken on the ground for different subjects and groups of people, exploring exclusions and limitations as well as dreams and aspirations.

Pengaruh religiusitas, personalitas, dan pertimbangan pasar kerja terhadap minat mahasiswa Akuntansi berkarir di Lembaga Keuangan Syari’ah

This study aims to find out how religiosity, personality, and labor market considerations influence the interest of accounting students in having careers in Islamic financial institutions. This study uses primary data obtained through questionnaires. To find representative data, the selection of this research sample used purposive sampling, with a sample of 113 respondents. Data analysis used validity and reliability, descriptive statistical analysis, the classical assumption test, multiple regression analysis, and hypothesis testing. This study uses the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), both of which are used to study human action where individual desires and unwillingness are based on behavior. TRA and TPB are formed by three factors, namely: individual attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control. The results of this study indicate that religiosity, personality, and labor market considerations have a positive and significant effect on the interest of accounting students in having careers in Islamic financial institutions.

THE HIDDEN LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM: Alumni Perspectives on the Leadership Lessons Gained Through Co-Curricular Engagement

Co-curricular engagement in postsecondary education provides students with a breadth of opportunity for leadership-focused developmental experiences. However, few studies have qualitatively examined in detail how alumni describe years later how formal co-curricular involvement contributes to their development. Such lack of attention has resulted in what we describe as a “hidden leadership curriculum” embedded in co-curricular engagement. To address this gap in the literature, we explored the leadership experiences of 25 recent alumni who were engaged within various co-curricular organizations, and the leadership lessons relevant to their professional success that they report learning as a direct result of their involvement. Findings from this study reveal how the inherent organizational challenges embedded within co-curricular engagements lead students to develop a more interdependent, relational conception of effective leadership behaviors. These conceptualizations place value on collective group engagement and decision-making, and help students recognize group needs over individual desires. In addition, many participants reported acquiring the value of generativity – building a leadership pipeline - within their respective co-curricular organizations. We discuss practical implications, such as the central role of challenging experiences within the co-curriculum, and suggest future research recommendations.

Взаимосвязь ролевого поведения и цифровой активности студенческой молодежи в сети Интернет

The purpose of the article is a theoretical and empirical study of the relationship between role behavior and digital activity of young people. At the theoretical level, the main works concerning the study of the problem of role behavior and digital activity of the individual are considered. It is noted that indicators of a person's digital activity are: a large amount of time spent online; variety of genres of visited sites; the individual's desire to visit the Internet; having a profile on at least one social network and actively publishing posts; using instant messengers for communication, work and information exchange; making online purchases; belonging to groups on social networks; dating via the Internet; passion for mobile and computer games, etc. The role behavior of an individual in social networks can be represented by the following figures: Old Woman, Old Man, Mother, Father, Virgo, Hero, Witch, Trickster, Girl, Boy. The results of an empirical study of the relationship between role behavior and digital activity of young people, carried out with the participation of 50 students of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Nobosibirsk State Pedagogical University” aged 19-24, are presented. As a result of applying χ2-Pearson, we obtained a significant correlation between the broadcast role in a social network and the time spent on the Internet. The conclusion noted that more than 5 hours are spent online by respondents who identify online with the destructive role models of the Trickster and Witch, who attend entertaining and humorous shows, watch TV series, play mobile and computer games, etc.

Startup Culture: MLMs, Mormons, and Entrepreneurship

Startup Culture: MLMs, Mormons, and Entrepreneurship

The Impact of Color, Content, and Feeling of Empathy on Website Visitors’ Intentions to Support an NPO: The Moderated Mediation Role of Need for Social Status

Nonprofit organizations (NPOs) are undergoing a gradual transformation to adapt to the demands of the modern era. One of the key challenges they face is harnessing the power of social media and online donations effectively, a task made even more daunting for smaller- and medium-sized NPOs operating on limited budgets. In response to this challenge, an experimental study was conducted, focusing on the intersection of website and advertisement design with principles of consumer psychology. This study involved a scenario-based experiment that engaged 452 participants from the United States. The results of the experiment unveiled a significant and intriguing interplay between the use of color and content in shaping online donation intentions and the inclination to share website links. Crucially, this dynamic was found to be mediated by the perceived level of empathy experienced by visitors to NPO websites, which in turn was influenced by their individual desires for social status. The findings offer actionable insights for NPO managers and designers alike. By aligning their website design with customer preferences, NPOs can cost-effectively enhance their online presence. This, in turn, fosters increased engagement on social media platforms and encourages a surge in online donations, facilitating a smooth transition for NPOs into the digital age. In a world where online visibility and fundraising capabilities are vital for NPOs’ sustainability, this research provides a valuable roadmap for their continued success and impact.

The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century

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Conclusions et ouverture : dialogue intergénérationnel

As the bioethics law has just been voted, several actors during this academic conference have examined the paradigm shift introduced by this resolutely liberal law from their respective perspectives. Using a reading grid inherited from Pascal&#8217;s orders, the different dimensions of moral, political, legal, and scientific discourse are used as a reference to evaluate an often highly contrasting discourse. The evolution of the paradigm from bioethics law to zoethics law, in search of social legitimacy and of a response to individual desires, constitutes a turning point in the revision of bioethics laws. Under these conditions, does bioethics law does not lose its universal purpose?

Optimization and Improvement of Chromatographic Techniques for Bisphenol A Extraction and Characterization from Infant Bottles

Chemicals with high manufacturing volumes, such as bisphenol A (BPA), find widespread use in thermal paper, epoxy resins, and polycarbonate plastics. However, due to its endocrine-disrupting properties, several consumer items have restricted or banned its use. As a result, BPA has been replaced by other chemical substances with similar structures in consumer goods. This study aims to enhance and validate a chromatographic method for detecting BPA in baby bottles using chemometrics tools. A Box-Behnken experimental design was employed to optimize the laboratory conditions for the maximum release of BPA through forced degradation. The study utilized three parameters as independent variables, including incubation temperature (35°C, 40°C, and 60°C), time (12 hours, 24 hours, and 36 hours), and solvent acetic acid concentration (2%, 3%, and 4%). A second-order polynomial model was proposed, and a total of 15 experiments with two replicates were conducted to determine the optimal extraction conditions. The high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) partitioning method was used to determine peak areas of the different extracts, serving as responses. By applying the individual desirability approach, the optimal extraction conditions were found to be a temperature of 35 °C, an extraction time of 36 hours, and an acetic acid concentration of 4% (pH = 2.72). The method was validated according to the conditions recommended by the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) and SFSTP (Société Française des Sciences et Techniques Pharmaceutiques), ensuring high linearity, accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and robustness compared to existing liquid chromatographic methods. The improved method was applied to assess BPA levels in commercially available baby bottles, with 3 out of 7 samples testing positive for BPA, ranging from 0.615 ppb to 3.802 ppb. Notably, the enhanced method demonstrated a 12% increase in yield compared to the ISO EN 14350-2:2004 method. This study provides a reliable and effective approach for detecting BPA in baby bottles, addressing critical concerns related to consumer safety and regulatory compliance.

Abortion policies at the bedside: incorporating an ethical framework in the analysis and development of abortion legislation

About 6% of women in the world live in countries that ban all abortions, and 34% in countries that only allow abortion to preserve maternal life or health. In the...