Manpower Issues Research Articles

3D designed and manufactured retainers

The increased adoption of CAD-CAM technology parallels the expansion of digital dentistry internationally with orthodontics forecast to experience the highest level of associated growth. We aim to provide an overview of CAD-CAM workflows including different methods and materials for retainer manufacturing underpinned by best-available contemporary evidence. CAD-CAM approaches to fixed retention have led to streamlined workflows potentially reducing manpower issues while broadening both the material and design options. The ability to customize retainers also promotes improved anatomical adaptation. These advantages may translate into improved longevity and effectiveness of CAD-CAM retainers. Further studies are however required to evaluate the relative merits of CAD-CAM retainers on a long-term basis.

Obstetric Anesthesia Manpower and Service Provision Issues: Introduction and European Perspective

Obstetric Anesthesia Manpower and Service Provision Issues: Introduction and European Perspective

Issues and Challenges of Optimizing Production Rate during COVID-19: A case study on an electronic equipment manufacturer in Malaysia

This study helps assess the issues and challenges that affect the rate of production and process and proposes an operational strategy to optimise the production rate at an electronic equipment manufacturer in Malaysia. The study was qualitative research, and the information gathered was analysed using the Ishikawa Diagram to find the most prominent issue affecting their production rate. Two main factors were found to have the most impact on the production rate, namely manpower and material issues. This study suggests the need for manpower reallocation and alternative suppliers to mitigate the problems faced by the company.

Obstetric anaesthesiology: manpower and service provision issues in India

Obstetric anaesthesiologists play a pivotal role as peripartum physicians steering the team of obstetric healthcare providers towards a continuum of medical education, enhanced training and safer patient care. However, in resource-limited countries, deficiency of human resources and hence services available poses challenges to those attempting to reduce maternal mortality rates. Measures to fill the gap include creating a cadre of uniformly well-trained and certified non-physician anaesthesia providers (NPAPs) supervised by a physician obstetric anaesthesiologist and well-equipped rural and urban health care facilities. The Association of Obstetric Anaesthesiologists of India needs to upscale their outreach programs with regular knowledge updates and practical skill training to the NPAPs, medical graduates and postgraduate doctors in these regions. A combination of strong local administrative will, legislation for the provision of essential supplies and a global collaborative effort using checklists and protocols may help to stem gaps in the provision of safe maternal care.

Primary Health Care Physicians Perceptions about Centralized Electronic Prescription Service in Qassim Province, Saudi Arabia

Introduction: In the current era, electronic prescriptions are increasing in developed countries including Saudi Arabia, where the resources were adequate to manage the manpower and technical issues. The objective of the study was to find the perceptions of the physicians about the centralized electronic prescriptions at the primary health care centers (PHCCs) and suggestions to improve the existing service. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out among the PHC physicians and distributed questionnaires to 200 physicians through Google Links. Based on the WhatsApp group numbers, circulated a questionnaire to entire Qassim PHCC physicians and 131 physicians responded to our survey. Data were entered and analyzed with SPSS 21.0 version and necessary statistical tests were applied. Results: In the current study, 70.2% (n-92) were males and 40.5% (n-53) were 25–35 years of age. About 91.6% (n-120) of physicians gave an opinion of average and above satisfaction regarding Wasfaty service. Approximately, one-fifth of physicians (20.6%, n-27) gave their opinion as did not face difficulty with Wasfaty service. Approximately, half of the physicians (53.4%, n-70) gave a response as the Wasfaty service did not reduce the waiting time for the patient. There was significant association was observed among physicians fully satisfied with increasing prescription time and age (p < 0.05). One-third, 34.8% (n-55) of physicians gave an opinion on an internet problem, and 26.6% (n-42) physicians mentioned more options of medication at Wasfaty service. Conclusions: Based on the results of the study, PHCC physicians’ satisfaction regarding the Wasfaty service was good. But, need to address certain modifiable issues like internet problems, and more options for medication availability at Wasfaty service. Need similar studies as a follow-up survey are required to substantiate the current study findings and to improve Wasfaty service satisfaction.

Sustaining the Relevance of Institutional Repository in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A University of Jos Perspective

Institutional repositories (IRs) are one of the fastest growing mediums of accessing Electronic information resources in Academic Libraries (ALs) today. They have potentially increased the public value, ranking, prestige, and visibility of researchers, and relevant universities. Despite the important and rapid growth of IRs, few efforts have been made to systematically review and integrate the findings of various research studies to ensure the sustenance of IRs in Nigeria. Hence, this paper carried out a review on the IR of University of Jos to provide a better way of sustaining it in the Institution and Nigeria by extension. The study employed a longitudinal research method and systematic literature review (SLR). Findings showed that the viewers from the local host (Nigeria), is not encouraging as expected. The IR challenges include; limited qualified manpower and network issues. On the way forward, the study provided a roadmap for better efforts in sustaining institutional repositories by highlighting the basic guidelines for the successful viability of IRs in the Nigerian higher academic public institutions.

River Tourism in Bangladesh: Present Status and Future Prospects

River tourism is quite different from the conventional tourism concept which is based on rivers. Bangladesh has great potential to flourish in this sector. Bangladesh is already famed as a riverine country. A good number of tourists are interested in river tourism in Bangladesh. Though there is huge potential for Bangladesh to become a prominent destination for river tourism but still it is untapped due to various challenges. This study analyzed the existing river tourism sector of Bangladesh to explore the potentialities and challenges of this sector. The study revealed that there are some challenges to gaining success in the development of river tourism. Lack of skilled manpower, safety and security issues, lack of tourism infrastructure, and inadequate funding are some remarkable challenges. Based on the findings, the paper suggested several recommendations for the development of river tourism in Bangladesh.

The factors that influence operation risk on pineapple production: A case study in Muar, Johor.

Pineapple is a tropical plant and a warm seasonal fruit that has been cultivated for many years and has started to grow commercially. Pineapple was rapidly growing in southern Johor as the first place in Malaysia. However, there are risks during operation that can affect the quality and quantity of fruit. Uncertainties happen during operations, starting from the planting process until harvesting. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify the factors that influence operation risk in pineapple production, determine the most crucial factors and identify the relationship between these factors affecting pineapple production, which have been analysed using descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis and correlation analysis in SPSS version 21. A convenience sample of 132 pineapple smallholder farmers in Muar, Johor, was used to answer the questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed through face-to-face interviews and phone calls to all respondents. The results revealed that manpower issues were the most important factor influencing operation risk on pineapple production, with a beta value of 0.347, rather than the other three factors. All factors have a linear positive relationship with pineapple production since the p-value is 0.000, which is less than 0.05. Manpower issues have a positive relationship with pineapple production among other factors with the value of pearson correlation is 0.651.

Obstetric anaesthesia manpower and service provision issues (introduction and European perspective)

Global health is an important and far-reaching concept in which health and access to surgical and anaesthetic care is crucial. Universal access to anaesthesia is a challenge in many countries. Manpower shortages are an important cause of difficulties and each European country has found different ways of facing a lack of healthcare professionals. In obstetric anaesthesia, the availability of competent anaesthesiologists has been related to the morbidity and mortality outcomes of patients.In this narrative review, authors from different European countries explain how manpower is managed in obstetric anaesthesia in delivery suites and obstetric operating rooms in different settings. To address manpower difficulties and issues, the goals are to achieve a minimum standard of care and at the same time, to promote clinical excellence through training, delegation to younger or less experienced colleagues, direct or at-a-distance supervision, or other means.The experience of sharing knowledge about the way in which manpower and service provision are organised in other healthcare settings is a significant opportunity to develop strategies for advancing tomorrow’s obstetric anaesthesia in the world. While taking into account the level of socio-economic development in different countries, the aim is to standardise practice and workload organisation. Co-operative international projects in training and education in obstetric anaesthesia are ways in which better obstetric patient care can be achieved in the future.

Administration on Revenue Generation in South Sudan: A Case Study of the National Revenue Authority and Ministry of Finance and Planning

The study aimed to assess the impact of tax administration on revenue generation in South Sudan, using a descriptive approach and a case study of the National Revenue Authority and Ministry of Finance and Planning. The research employed purposive sampling and interviews for further analysis Findings for this study were derived from tax revenue and tax administration in the National Revenue Authority and Ministry of Finance and Planning, where investigation was carried out in areas of narrow tax base, culture of the inhabitants and manpower issues, taxpayer's awareness, receipts misappropriation and inefficiency, as well as ineffectiveness and inefficiency, which were confirmed to be causes of low revenue generation in South Sudan. As a result of the findings, it was determined that it was necessary to increase the tax base by enacting new taxes like the super profit tax and the value-added tax (VAT), increase tax payer awareness to improve collection, and develop strategies to address the manpower shortage by hiring qualified, energetic, and motivated employees; provide incentives and bonuses to tax officials to reduce receipts misappropriation; and regularly train tax officials to improve their capacities and, as a result, their effectiveness and efficiency in generating revenue.

The role of artificial intelligence technology in the care of diabetic foot ulcers: the past, the present, and the future.

Foot ulcers are common complications of diabetes mellitus and substantially increase the morbidity and mortality due to this disease. Wound care by regular monitoring of the progress of healing with clinical review of the ulcers, dressing changes, appropriate antibiotic therapy for infection and proper offloading of the ulcer are the cornerstones of the management of foot ulcers. Assessing the progress of foot ulcers can be a challenge for the clinician and patient due to logistic issues such as regular attendance in the clinic. Foot clinics are often busy and because of manpower issues, ulcer reviews can be delayed with detrimental effects on the healing as a result of a lack of appropriate and timely changes in management. Wound photographs have been historically useful to assess the progress of diabetic foot ulcers over the past few decades. Mobile phones with digital cameras have recently revolutionized the capture of foot ulcer images. Patients can send ulcer photographs to diabetes care professionals electronically for remote monitoring, largely avoiding the logistics of patient transport to clinics with a reduction on clinic pressures. Artificial intelligence-based technologies have been developed in recent years to improve this remote monitoring of diabetic foot ulcers with the use of mobile apps. This is expected to make a huge impact on diabetic foot ulcer care with further research and development of more accurate and scientific technologies in future. This clinical update review aims to compile evidence on this hot topic to empower clinicians with the latest developments in the field.

Is There a Path for an Economic Turnaround in Pediatric Ophthalmology?

To create a survey that assesses potential solutions for an economic turnaround in pediatric ophthalmology and the frequency of their use. A 12-question survey was distributed to United States-based pediatric ophthalmologists on the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus discussion board and various social media fora. Demographic, economic, and workforce pattern data were collected and analyzed. Three hundred one pediatric ophthalmologists completed the survey. Thirty-one (10.3%) respondents used optical coherence tomography in children with amblyopia, 81 (26.9%) were a partner in an ambulatory surgery center, 133 (44.2%) had a retinopathy of prematurity financial contract arrangement with a neonatal intensive care unit to examine premature children, and 95 (31.6%) had a financial contract arrangement with an optical shop in their office. Twenty-four (8.0%) respondents were currently in the process of being or had been bought out by a private equity investor, 52 (17.3%) owned a Spot Vision Screener (Welch Allyn) for refraction, 158 (52.5%) had hired a pediatric ophthalmology extender (pediatric optometrist, technician, or orthoptist), 87 (29.5%) had recently increased their marketing profile, and 90 (29.9%) owned the property that their practice occupied. Potential for a revitalization and economic turnaround in pediatric ophthalmology depends on several income-generating suggestions that simultaneously improve workforce and manpower issues, thus increasing access to pediatric eye care. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2023;60(1):25-32.].

Military Corps of the Kuznetsk District in the First Half of the XVIII Century: Staff, Manpower, and Occupation in the Context of Regional Administrative Processes

The article features the staff, manpower, occupation, and subordination issues in the military corps of the Kuznetsk district in the fi st half of the XVIII century. Th frontier exploration into the southern border regions of Western Siberia caused administrative transformations in the region. The research relied on management and accounting documentation from the Russian State Archive of Ancient Acts. Th author reviewed the structure of the service activities of the irregular military corps, which included both ordinary assignments to the border area for riverside patrol and extraordinary assignments for the construction of new fortifications. The Kuznetsk authorities did their best to reduce the administrative burden. The archival documents prove that the actual number of the military people in the district reduced as a result of the changes in the military, political, and management situation. By the mid 1740s, the local civil authorities had completely lost administrative control over the military staff, which passed into the hands of military departmental structures.

Smart Irrigation System by Mobile Control Using Soil Moisture Sensors

Agriculture is one of the parts of economy growth of the country. Implementing advanced technology in agriculture several problems may come conclude. And also help to increase agriculture potential. In agriculture, there are some difficulties facing by the farmers. Major difficulties are water scarcity and man power. Our project is going conclude these two problems. For water scarcity, we use sensors to supply limited water. For man power issues, farmers can use Mobile phone to supply water. Sensors will indicate the farmers about dryness and wetness of the field through mobile phone. Then farmer can proceed irrigation through remote communication.

International Perspectives on the Evolving Telehealth and Virtual Care Competitive Landscape

From LATAM, to Pakistan, to Nigeria to China, panelists tackle issues including barriers and solutions for mobile internet adoption, impact investing, partnership, social enterprise and national policies for eHealth. Speakers offer guidance on how to scale technology for end users, solve for manpower issues, connection flexibilities and offer uniform thinking for local successes.

Community perception of accessibility and barriers to utilizing mental health services.

BACKGROUND:The Government of India and State Government authorities are trying their best to provide adequate mental health services through various mental health policies and programs. To reduce the burden in psychiatric hospitals, Government has decentralized mental health services. Although Government has provided mental health services, the utilization has always been low due to many reasons. In the present study, an attempt was made to assess the accessibility and the barriers to utilizing mental health services with various community stakeholders.MATERIALS AND METHODS:This is a qualitative study wherein data was collected from youth, women, geriatric groups, community key leaders, and Anganwadi workers. The primary data were collected through focused group discussions and interview methods. The collected data were analyzed using thematic coding.RESULTS:A total of twenty-five factors have been identified in the study, which were categorized under eight themes. (a) Lack of awareness and misinformation on mental health, illness, and available services, (b) Perceived causes for mental illness, (c) Reasons for not approaching health professionals, (d) Treatment adherence-related issues, (e) No multidisciplinary team in private hospitals and lack of involvement in government sector (f) Manpower issues, (g) Quality of service issues and building confidence among community people, and (h) Belief system and stigma.CONCLUSIONS:Inadequate mental health services, lack of awareness of mental health, and illness are still persist. The District Mental Health Program and other service providers need to reach communities, especially in remote areas. Periodical evaluation should be carried out to improve the utilization of mental health services.

Maintenance Heavy Equipment Management Through Contract Models or Company it Self

One important activity and cause high costs in the company is maintenance and in mining one of critical maintenance is heavy equipment. Issue of manpower, skill, expert and equipment population made company can’t handle the maintenance it self. Agreement to the contractor made with several contract models. This maintenance management either by company it self or by different contract models have their strong and weakness point. This research will analyze which maintenance management is better using Fuzzy AHP as a multicriteria decision making tool. Responden will selected to define the criteria and sub-criteria. The result of this research are to select maintenance management that will use as standard in the company.

WORK LIFE BALANCE DAN WORK ENGAGEMENT : PERAN MEDIASI KEPUASAN KERJA DALAM MENGHADAPI ERA NEW NORMAL

The Indonesian Ministry of Health has issued a Minister of Health Decree on Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 in Office and Industrial Workplaces in Support of Business Continuity in Pandemic Situations. The Minister of Manpower issues a Circular which states for companies that limit their business activities due to the policies of their respective local governments in preventing and overcoming COVID-19, causing some or all workers not to come to work, taking into account business continuity, changes in the amount and method of payment wages are made in accordance with the agreement between the employer and the worker. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of work-life balance on work engagement through job satisfaction as an intervening variable. Sampling in this study using the Slovin formula amounted to 100 respondents using simple random sampling technique. Data analysis using simple linear regression model, multiple and single test. The results of hypothesis testing work life balance statistically have a positive and significant effect on job satisfaction, job satisfaction is statistically positive and significant impact on work engagement, work life balance has an effect on work engagement through job satisfaction as an intervening variable.

The management of professional personal potential of medical personnel

Nowadays, the key problem in health care management is manpower issue that is manifested as acute shortage and inadequate qualification of medical personnel; working conditions providing no modern standard of living and developing type of personality uninterested in the results and unready to bear responsibility for poor quality of medical care. Purpose of the study is to develop conceptual grounds of improving manpower management in medical organizations based on the study of actual state and specifics of functioning of medical personnel in actual conditions. Material and methods: analytical, historical, statistical, sociological. The main causes of inadequate application of professional and personal capabilities of medical personnel are tough regulation and exceeding formalization of labor, inadequacy of personal funds to satisfy personal requirements in training, increased fatigue at workplace, lack of needed conditions to apply actual knowledge and skills, disinterestedness of administration in ambitious self-starters. The causes of medical personnel dissatisfaction with professional work are closely related to causes of under-exploitation of their professional and personal potential. The main factors diminishing satisfaction of medical personnel with professional labor are low wages at significant workload. The system of organizational measures to optimize application of existing manpower in medical organizations is proposed. The strategic reserve of increasing efficiency of medical organization functioning is realization of need of medical personnel in effective application and development of their professional and personal potential.

The status of hospital dentistry in Taiwan in October 2019

Background/purposeDental care has been officially incorporated into the hospital accreditation system in Taiwan since 2015. The geographical distribution of dentist manpower still remains in an unbalanced status as shown by the dentist-to-population ratio. This study tried to assess the dental manpower issue in terms of the status of hospital dentistry, and hence provided two organizational-level suggestions with their policy implications. Materials and methodsThis study utilized the secondary data analysis to evaluate the dental manpower in dental departments of medical centers, regional hospitals, and district hospitals in different regions of Taiwan in October 2019. ResultsOur results found that the dental manpower including the numbers of general dentists and dental specialists was highest in medical centers, followed by regional hospitals and district hospitals. Moreover, the dental resources and manpower were mostly concentrated in the northern region of Taiwan, followed by the central and southern regions of Taiwan, the eastern region of Taiwan, and offshore islands. ConclusionThe hospital dentistry in Taiwan develops toward large-scale and specialization. Both hospital general dentists and dental specialists are concentrated in the medical centers, especially the medical centers in the northern region of Taiwan, indicating the problem of oversupply in the northern Taiwan and unbalanced distribution of dentists among the regions in Taiwan. Therefore, the responsibilities of the hospitals in metropolitan areas are to develop the elderly and disabled dentistry and to assist with oral health promotion and oral disease prevention in remote areas to reduce the urban-rural gap in dental resources in Taiwan.