Management Seminar Research Articles

Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) training: the efficacy on fatigue and sleep quality of Iranian female patients with cancer.

The present study aimed to examine the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery (MBCR) training on fatigue and sleep quality of Iranian female patients with cancer. Thirty female patients with cancer were randomized to one of the MBCR and control groups. Subjects of the MBCR group received 8 sessions of MBCR training, while subjects of the control group received a 1-day didactic stress management seminar (SMS). All participants responded to the Cancer Fatigue Scale (CFT) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Scale (PSQL) as pre- and post-test measures. Using MANCOVA for analyzing data revealed a significant improvement in the level of fatigue among subjects of the MBCR group compared to the controls; however, MBCR had no significant effect on the level of sleep quality. The Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery program can be considered an effective approach to reducing fatigue for Iranian female patients with cancer. The clinical implications of this finding require further investigation. The study was registered with the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT) on 24 June 2024; see [IRCT20240315061296N1].

Can Religion Drive Malaysian Muslim Entrepreneurs to Embrace Challenges in Eco-Friendly Document Management and Contribute Financially In Sustainable Business as Part of Sustainable Development Goals?

Objective: The objectives of this study are to explore the practice of paperless document systems and the perception of financial contribution among Muslim entrepreneurs in Malaysia as an effort to achieve SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Theoretical Framework: This research is conducted based on the cyclical theory of civilisation of Ibn Khaldun especially on how civilisation rise and fall based on the resource management and governance, with sustainability playing a critical role in the prosperity and decline. Method: Surveys were distributed to 204 respondents who attended six-series of business management seminars, and interviews were conducted among 10 participants. The data were analysed using SPSS software and thematic analysis was conducted to analyse the interview. Results and Discussion: The results show that businesses use paperless document systems moderately. Many still switch between digital and physical storage. The financial commitment to sustainability is low. Most entrepreneurs were worried about high costs and the unexpected returns. There are a few major hurdles, like disorganized digital storage, limited knowledge and time to explore sustainability. However, some entrepreneurs feel driven to adopt sustainable practices because of their religious beliefs, particularly purpose as the Khalīfah. Research Implications: The findings provide initial data for future research especially in developing modules for Muslim entrepreneurs in Malaysia. It also provide the government and stakeholder on the factors and solutions of the contribution in sustainable business. Originality/Value: Its originality lies in its focus on the role of religion and knowledge in motivating Muslim entrepreneurs to contribute in sustainability vision of the governement, providing a new perspective different from other tangible and intangible motivation.

Evaluation of depression symptoms and depression literacy among medical students: a cross-sectional study.

Mental health plays an important role in educational performance. The present study aimed to determine the relationship between depression symptoms, depression literacy, and quality of life in undergraduate and postgraduate medical students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This cross-sectional survey was conducted in 2023 in Riyadh with 263 medical students. Data were obtained using three different sets of questionnaires (a demographic section, the Depression Literacy Scale, and a quality-of-life questionnaire). In total, 134 men (51%) and 129 women (49%) participated in the study; out of these, 142 participants reported depression, while 109 individuals reported family-related depression. Only 25% of the participants attended depression seminars and workshops in the last year, while 83% felt that depression was an illness. Students with a family history of depression also reported higher levels of depression. Depression was lowest among students who attended depression management seminars or workshops. Marital status did not affect depression among medical students. These findings reveal that depression is widespread among medical students and that counseling and frequent depression assessments are required. There is a need for greater awareness of different aspects of depression among medical students, parents, and medical educators. Health education programs and interventions targeting mental health care can be implemented at the individual, family, and community levels.

The role of community services in supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the sub-district Palampang, Rilau Ale District Bulukumba Regency

In implementing the sub-district's financial management seminar program and MSME support (digital-based businessdevelopment) activities, this is a program carried out by the STIE – YPUP Makassar Community Service Team, which provides extensive insight to the sub-district's personnel. It is intended to. Efforts to manage sub-district finances. Mean while, MSME support it self is carried out to improve the digital-based economy of the community. The methods used were focus group discussions (FGD) and visits to community business facilities. Conclusion The results show that the factors and causes related to the economy of the community of Palampang village were found. Business development seminars (online business) utilizing digital technology will expand the scope of product marketing for community businesses and have a positive impact on business development.

Activities of the Young Forum at the 73rd Congress and Practice Management Seminar of the DGMKG and the German Dentists Day

Activities of the Young Forum at the 73rd Congress and Practice Management Seminar of the DGMKG and the German Dentists Day

STRATEGI PEMASARAN DAN LITERASI SYARIAH DALAM MENDUKUNG PEMBERDAYAAN UMKM MASYARAKAT

Broto Village is one of the villages in Slahung sub-district, Ponorogo district that has many village assets that have the potential to be developed, especially small snack food processing industries such as processed bananas, corn and family medicine (TOGA). The products of small industries that can be marketed today are sale of bananas, banana chips, corn marning, and various processed herbal medicine TOGA. However, it is very unfortunate that the sales of various processed snacks have not been maximized, due to the lack of marketing strategies both in terms of packaging and in terms of promotion. This is due to the lack of ability of Small and Medium Enterprize (UMKM) actors in terms of branding, packaging, and promotions both offline and online. Departing from the assets of the Small and Medium Enterprize (UMKM) actors who already have this small business, this management seminar and marketing strategy is feasible to carry out. In the implementation of the seminar, the enthusiasm of Small and Medium Enterprize (UMKM) actors was extraordinary. They participated in seminar activities from beginning to end. After the seminar, Small and Medium Enterprize (UMKM) actors also tried to apply the knowledge they had gained, by improving branding, packaging, starting to promote their products through social media and recording sales in the cash book. The results of the evaluation show the ability of Small and Medium Enterprize (UMKM) actors to increase. And, of course, a comprehensive evaluation and ongoing assistance will be needed in the future.

Acute Pain Management and Perceptions among Emergency Healthcare Workers: Feedback from Greece.

Pain remains the most common reason patients seek assistance in emergency rooms. However, the level of pain management during emergencies, and subsequently during disasters and mass casualty incidents, remainsdisturbing. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a structured anonymous questionnaire among a random sample of doctors working in different tertiary hospitals of Athens and of rural regions. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and statistical significance tests via R-Studio, version 1.4.1103. The aforementioned sample yielded101 questionnaires. Results show suboptimal knowledge and attitudes regarding acute pain management among emergency healthcare providers in Greece. The majority of responders are unaware of the term multimodal analgesia (52%), of newer pain treatment methods (59%), they have not attended pain management seminars (84%), nor are they aware of pain treatment protocols in their workplace (74%). Participants appeared to disregard successful pain relief due to time constraints (58%), while leaving certain parts of the population (children under 3 years of age -75%, pregnant women-48%) significantly undertreated in terms of analgesia. Demographic correlations showed that clinical experience and pain management education were associated with older and more experienced emergency healthcare workers. Specialties with a previous core training containing pain education (anaesthesiologists, emergency physicians) again showed better results in the majority of the questions. Educational programs/seminars along with standardised algorithms should be developed in order to cover existing needs and misconceptions.

SISTEM INFORMASI ONLINE PENGOLAHAN DATA SEMINAR DAN WORKSHOP (SEWOPI) HIMAFORTIKA PROGRAM STUDI PENDIDIKAN INFORMATIKA STKIP PGRI SUMATERA BARA

Information Systems can contribute to HIMAFORTIKA to facilitate the management and data processing of online seminars and workshops that exist in Informatics Education Studies Program, so this system is very important in providing information seminars and workshops to the parties in need and is also one of the tools Aids decision-making for the leadership of the study program or institution, in the management of seminars and workshops as indicators of data management seminar and workshop activities in overcoming the lack of data reporting seminars and workshops.This system is an online application program, which describes data management seminars and workshops in HIMAFORTIKA for the need of quality information, fast, precise and accurate to be reported to the head of study program andinstitutions. This system monitors through a Personal Computer (laptop) with a web interface that has been designed. Performed through computer network access with system Local Area Network (LAN)

Entrepreneurs’ Level of Awareness on Knowledge Management for Promoting Tourism in Nepal

Managing knowledge in the field of tourism and the hospitality industry will carry significant importance as most people are not aware of knowledge management (KM) implications. As the importance of knowledge management is not well captured in the tourism sector of Nepal, this study aims to identify the awareness level of knowledge management among the tourism entrepreneurs in Nepal and suggest managerial implications for the same. The primary data were collected through 276[Formula: see text]questionnaire surveys. Tourism entrepreneurs saw the benefits of KM for tourism development despite the costs and challenges it poses. Awareness of knowledge management of entrepreneurs differs according to the people, process, technology, organization structure, and the organization culture dimension. It was further influenced by the demographic characteristics of the tourism entrepreneurs. Enterprises are in more need of knowledge management awareness and several amendments in tourism development policies and programs. Therefore, this study recommends increasing entrepreneurs’ awareness of knowledge management by the joint effort of tourism enterprises and the Nepal Tourism Board. Various knowledge management seminars (integrating tourism experts with tourism entrepreneurs) and training programs should be conducted to manage knowledge effectively.

The effect of wildlife management seminar and the proposals of adequate educational programs according to experiences and job type

The effect of wildlife management seminar and the proposals of adequate educational programs according to experiences and job type

Drug Safety for Nursing-Home Residents-Findings of a Pragmatic, Cluster-Randomized, Controlled Intervention Trialin 44 Nursing Homes.

The safety of drug use by nursing-home residents can be impaired by polypharmacy, potentially inappropriate medications (PIM), and neuroleptics, as well as by a lack of adequate interprofessional coordination in the nursing home. The goal of the HIOPP-3-iTBX Trial was to improve drug safety in nursing-home residents, including a reduction of PIM and/or neu - roleptic use, by means of a complex interprofessional intervention. This cluster-randomized, controlled trial was performed in nursing homes in Germany. Residents over age 65 were included in the trial. The intervention was carried out over six months and consisted of four elements: a drug review by trained pharmacists, educational sessions for general practitioners and nurses, a drug safety toolbox, and change management seminars for members of the three participating professions. The nursing homes in the control group continued to provide usual care. The primary endpoint was the prescription of at least one PIM and/or at least two neuroleptic drugs simultaneously. The secondary endpoints were the incidence of falls and hospitalizations, quality of life, and health-care costs. This trial is registered in the German Clinical Trials Registry (DRKS00013588). 44 nursing homes with 862 residents were randomized, 23 of them (with 452 residents) to the intervention group and 21 (with 410 residents) to the control group. 41% of all nursing-home residents initially took at least one PIM and/or at least two neuroleptic drugs simultaneously. Follow-up data (including, among other things, the current drug regimen) were obtained for 773 residents. The intention-to-treat analysis continued to show no difference between the intervention group and the control group with respect to the primary endpoint. This trial of an intervention to improve drug safety in nursing homes led neither to reduced prescribing of PIM and/or neuroleptic drugs, nor to any improvement in the overall health status of the nursing-home residents.

Unveiling the mechanism of construction workers’ unsafe behaviors from an occupational stress perspective: A qualitative and quantitative examination of a stress–cognition–safety model

The unsafe behavior of construction workers has been widely recognized as the key contributor to accidents in the construction industry. Studies claim that cognitive factors are the antecedents of safety behaviors. The construction industry is stressful. Although the interaction between stress and unsafe behaviors has been reported, it remains unclear how stress induces unsafe behaviors by construction workers. Current study aims to reveal the mechanism through which stress affects unsafe behavior using mixed research methods. Over five hundred quantitative data were collected from construction workers through questionnaire survey to develop structural equation models for the interactions between stress, cognition factors and safety behaviors. Five focus group studies for real projects were also conducted to collect qualitative data from over forty participants in order to empirically validate the results. The final Stress–Cognition–Safety model for construction workers confirmed that: 1) all five cognitive factors (safety awareness, safety knowledge, subjective norm, safety attitude, and perceived behavioral control) are influenced by at least one type of stress; 2) stress indirectly affects the unsafe behaviors of construction workers through three cognitive factors (safety awareness, subjective norm, and safety attitude); and 3) both physical and emotional stress directly induce unsafe behaviors. Practical recommendations, such as inclusion of stress management seminars into on-site safety training, regular safety inspection and effective communication, are made to address stress and safety issues. This study uncovers stress–cognition–safety interactions, enhancing current understanding of relevant knowledge and existing industrial practices regarding safety management and accident prevention in the stressful construction industry.

Examining the Critical Factors for Managing Workplace Stress in the Construction Industry: A Cross-Regional Study

Construction professionals (CPs) usually bear significant responsibilities for the achievement of project success and, thus, have long experienced numerous workplace stressors in the demanding construction industry. The perception of stressors and, in turn, the generation of stress is largely affected by an individual’s socioeconomic background and cultural values. However, previous research mainly examined the factors for CPs’ stress in a single location. Little is known about regional differences in stressor-stress patterns globally. To better manage stress and enhance the well-being of CPs worldwide, comprehensively examining the stressor-stress interaction of CPs through a cross-regional study is necessary. This research involved a questionnaire survey with more than three hundred and fifty CPs from Hong Kong (HK) and Suzhou. A series of statistical analyses on the collected data produced a number of major findings about the stressors and stress experienced by CPs in the two cities: (1) the HK CPs experienced a higher level of objective stress but a lower level of subjective stress than their Suzhou counterparts did; (2) the HK and Suzhou CPs faced different stressors at work; (3) work overload and poor environment were critical stressors for both the HK and Suzhou CPs; and (4) group cohesion significantly affected only the stress of Suzhou CPs. Practical suggestions were provided for managing CPs’ stressors and stress, including realistic job assignments and organizing of frequent social gatherings, team-building activities, stress management seminars, and training. This study reveals different patterns of stressor-stress interactions for CPs in the two typical developed regions, which might inspire a future comparative study to explore the underlying mechanisms for CPs’ stress in the context of different regions globally. This study further extends the body of knowledge on global stress management in the construction management field and is valuable to improving the effectiveness of existing stress management practices.

Who Gets Time Off? Prioritizing Planned, Family Responsibility Leave Requests

This role play focuses on team decision making and is designed for undergraduate and graduate human resource management (HRM) and organizational behavior (OB) courses. It can also support management seminars. Working within Employee Teams, Department Teams, or Manager Teams, students decide which three of five employees will obtain family responsibility leave. For HRM courses, the exercise focuses on interpreting and applying family responsibility leave, which illustrates day-to-day personnel planning. For OB courses, the debriefing centers on comparing decision-making models and discussing how beliefs and attitudes influence decision making; it also supports exchanges about the influence of conflict, domination, and groupthink on team decision making. For both OB and HRM courses, the exercise helps students compare individual and team decisions, discuss the effects of team composition on decision making, and analyze the fairness of their decisions. Instructors can conduct the activity in class or online.

A Study on Academic Stress Among Different Categories of Students – A Literature Review

Stress is certainly a great term, but it can be dealt with smaller modifications that we add to our everyday lives. The stress is mostly prevalent among government officers, managers, politicians, house-wives and teachers. It is necessary to recognize the cause of stress in order to deal with it. Effective and meticulous interventions can be outlined. Stress is still considered subjective process and encompass the personal analysis of the individual and counteract a threatening incident. Stress may lead to depression, anxiety and many others. The rise of number of stress management seminars, numerous articles written, studies etc. suggest the escalation in the past few stress-related cases decades. This study addresses the conceptual structure of stress between stress causes Students and how tension is handled. It also presents a literature review on the subject.

Introduction to the Virtual Collection of Best Papers from Air Traffic Management Seminar 2019

Introduction to the Virtual Collection of Best Papers from Air Traffic Management Seminar 2019

Evaluating Stress in Undergraduate Allied Health Science Students at a University in Ghana

Background:High sources of stress have been reported in health-care students. Professional education can be a stressful experience for some individuals and may impact negatively on emotional well-being and academic performance. However, there is a dearth of literature in Ghana concerning this field. This study set out to assess the sources and levels of stress faced by undergraduate allied health science students at University of Ghana in GhanaMethodology:We set out to carry out a cross sectional study at the School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, and our sample included 304 Allied Health Science students. The Undergraduate Sources of Stress questionnaire was administered to Allied Health students in all years of available undergraduate courses of the School. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.0 utilizing Mann-Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis test.Results:Academic concerns were rated the highest stress level for all students, particularly the amount of material to learn (2.80±1.14), time demands (2.71±1.15) and overall stress (2.70±1.10). Stress levels between the various departments varied significantly (P=0.011), whereas the stress levels varied insignificantly between levels of training (P=0.856) and between male and female students (P=0.725).Conclusion:The study revealed academic concerns including the amount of material to learn, time demands of the course as well as financial issues as the greatest stressors among students. The findings of this study emphasize the need to organize stress management seminars or workshops upon admission into the respective programmes. Keywords:Stress level, academic concerns, sources of stress, academic stress, stressor

Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Views on Factors Influencing Academic Performance in Construction Related Disciplines in Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria

Aims: There is usually dissimilarity in achievement as a result of several factors that influence the academic performance of students in universities. Therefore, this study aims to explore and investigate problem factors affecting the academic performance of undergraduate students in construction related disciplines in Bells University of Technology Ota, with a view to providing understanding on the major problem factors affecting their academic performance.
 Study Design: Survey research design.
 Place and Duration of Study: Department of Building Technology, Bells University of Technology Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, between May 2019 and January 2020.
 Methodology: The research employed a survey method with questionnaires distributed to undergraduate students in construction related disciplines in Bells University of Technology Ota. Data collected were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, rank and Kendall’s coefficient of concordance test.
 Results: Out of 172 questionnaires administered, 105 were sufficiently filled and returned, representing 61% of response rate. The results show that maturity, study strategies, interest in course, fear and stress and training and teaching style are the top five factors affecting academic performance of undergraduate students in construction related disciplines in Bells University of Technology Ota, Nigeria. Secondly, using SPSS (23), Kendall’s (Wa) value was found to be 0.036 at 0.000 significance level, therefore the study concluded that, there is statistically significant degree of agreement between different departments of the participants concerning their responses to factors that affect academic performance in construction related disciplines in Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria.
 Conclusion: The study recommends that skipping of classes by students during early education should be discouraged so as to allow students attain maturity level for higher education. Secondly, universities should organize fear and stress management seminars and workshops for undergraduate students in addition to guidance and counseling sessions with a view to addressing psychological issues that may hinder their academic performance.

Incorporating Healthcare Risk Management into Podiatric Surgical Residency Training.

In an effort to emphasize the practical importance of patient safety to the next generation of podiatric surgeons, a short healthcare risk management seminar was implemented. The purpose of this course is to demonstrate how safer and more quality oriented practices such as better provider-patientcommunication can help reduce the risk of medical malpractice cases.

Gaining, maintaining and repairing organisational legitimacy

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to examine how legitimacy is gained, maintained or repaired through direct action with salient stakeholders and/or through external reporting, by using a number of empirical case vignettes within a single case study organisation.Design/methodology/approachThe study investigates a foreign affiliate of a large multinational organisation involved in an environmentally sensitive industry. Data collection included semi-structured interviews with 26 participants, organisational reports and participation in the organisation’s annual environmental management seminar and a stakeholder engagement meeting.FindingsFour vignettes featuring environmental issues illustrate the complexity of organisational responses. Issue visibility, stakeholder salience and stakeholder interconnectedness influence a company’s action to manage legitimacy. In the short-term, environmental issues which affected salient stakeholders resulted in swift and direct action to protect pragmatic legitimacy, but external reporting did not feature in legitimacy management efforts. Highly visible issues to the public, regulators and the media, however, resulted in direct action together with external reporting to manage wider stakeholder perceptions. External reporting was used superficially, along with a broad suite of communication strategies, to gain legitimacy in the long-term decision about the company’s future in New Zealand.Research limitations/implicationsThis paper outlines how episodic encounters to manage strategic legitimacy with salient stakeholders in the short-term are theoretically distinct, but nonetheless linked to continual efforts to maintain institutional legitimacy. Case vignettes highlight how pragmatic legitimacy via dispositional legitimacy can be managed with direct action in the short-term to influence a limited range of salient stakeholders. The way external reporting features in legitimacy management is limited, although this has predominantly been the focus of prior research. Only where an environmental incident damages legitimacy to a larger number of stakeholders is external reporting also used to buttress community support.Originality/valueThe concept of legitimacy is comprehensively applied, linking the strategic and institutional arms of legitimacy and illustrating how episodic actions are taken to manage legitimacy in the short-term with continual efforts to manage legitimacy in the long-term. Stakeholder salience and networks are brought in as novel theoretical extensions to provide a deeper understanding of the interrelationships between these key concepts with a unique case study.