Committee Members Research Articles

Less than full-time training, barriers and future needs. A UK-wide online survey of doctors in training.

The the current views of less-than full-time (LTFT) training by both LTFT and full-time (FT) doctors in training, with regards to health and well-being, clinical and non-clinical opportunities, in addition to associated future workforce implications and challenges, are uncertain. We performed a cross-sectional study of UK-based doctors in training via an online questionnaire, designed and piloted by the Royal College of Physicians Edinburgh (RCPE) Trainees and Members Committee. Design was informed by prior investigation into LTFT training undertaken amongst similar populations by RCPE in 2019. The survey was distributed from May to September 2023 via email to trainees across the United Kingdom and was open to all specialties and training grades. The survey focused on lived experience of both LTFT and FT training, as well as perceived challenges for the future workforce. There were 648 responses from doctors in training across the United Kingdom, with an even spread of LTFT and FT trainees. Most responses (53%) were from trainees in medical specialties. Most LTFT trainees plan to train at this pace for more than 5 years. LTFT was commonly linked to improved work-life balance and well-being, with FT training perceived to feature high stress and burnout. Concerns around LTFT relate to administrative errors, reduced training opportunities and colleague prejudice. Trainees are concerned about LTFT leading to rota gaps and incoherent workforce planning around training numbers. With ever-increasing popularity in LTFT training, flexible and robust long-term workforce planning is necessary for the system to adapt to a new normal and improve retention of doctors in training.

From Anxiety to Aesthetics: "Rank Horror: An International Symposium".

This report on the proceedings of the "Rank Horror" symposium, convened in May 2024 to reconsider Otto Rank's life, work, and enduring contributions to psychoanalytic theory and practice, includes a brief historical survey of Rank's relationship to Sigmund Freud and other original members of the International Psychoanalytic Association's Central Committee, and an account of the symposium's wider intellectual and political context. It outlines the reasons for returning to Rank now, and a summary of the papers presented. Particular focus is afforded to Rank's 1924 book, The Trauma of Birth.

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It’s great pleasure to introduce the proceedings of 2024 7th International Conference on Circuits, Systems and Simulation (ICCSS 2024) which was held successfully during May 17-19, 2024 in Serdang, Malaysia with virtual style ICCSS 2024 is co-organized by Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia and Southeast University, China, hosted by Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, sponsored by IEEE CAS Society Malaysia chapter, supported by Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar and University of Rennes 1, France, etc. The conference delightfully welcomes all the researchers and developers to share their experiences and ideas through research talks and presentations from diverse fields in circuits, systems and simulation. This event offers a platform in bringing together a forum for students, postdocs and established scientists to exchange their ideas and contributing an integrative approach to Circuits, Systems and Simulation. This year, ICCSS received submissions from members of universities, research institutes and industries. All the papers have been reviewed for acceptance by the members of Conference Committees and reviewers in a double-blind procedure. The acceptance of the papers is based on their quality and relevance to the conference. All accepted papers were divided into 3 chapters: Microelectronic Devices and Equipment Development; Electronic Materials and Electronic Systems Analysis; Modern Electronic Information Systems and Application Technologies. All the papers were presented by the authors in the conference. The success of the conference is due to the high scientific level of all the contributions as well as to the enthusiasm of all the attendees. The member of the Technical Committee did a precious job in selecting the papers that were accepted for presentation and for inclusion in this book of proceedings among those that were initially submitted. We strongly believe that the participants will find the discussions fruitful, and will enjoy the opportunity for setting up future collaborations. With the warmest regards, Prof. Tayeb Mohammed-Brahim University of Rennes 1, France List of Committees are available in this Pdf.

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About this conferenceThe International Symposium on Steel Bridges Prague 2024 is organized by the Czech Constructional Steelwork Association (CAOK) in coordination with European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS) in conjunction with the ECCS Steel Bridge Awards Ceremony and ECCS Annual General Meetings.The International Symposium on Steel Bridges Prague 2024 is going to present and discuss a wide range of topics related to a great variety of research, design and construction activities in the steel bridges sector.This symposium offers an excellent platform to show your new products and the newest technology solutions and equipment to symposium participants by taking part in the exhibition and/or being a significant partner of this international event.Review ProcessAll papers published in this issue were peer‐reviewed by the Scientific Committee of the conference organizer.The review process for this conference was a multi‐stage process. In the first phase a Scientific Committee chose the main conference topic areas.As a result, the Organizing Committee has centrally invited authors to submit abstracts for the corresponding Symposium via the ScholarOneManuscripts Platform. The registration of the abstracts according to the Wiley Publications and Registration Processes also takes place from this platform. The submitted abstracts were reviewed by the Scientific Committee Members and subsequently approved by the corresponding Symposia Chair. Subsequently, the authors were invited to submit their full paper contributions via the Wiley Publications ScholarOneManuscripts Platform. The review process and also the revision process of the full papers were carried out in accordance with the ScholarOneManuscripts. All submitted papers were reviewed in a single‐blind peer review procedure from two members of the scientific committee. The papers had to be accepted by both the reviewers and the chair of the Symposium Steel Bridges.

An Interview with Jan Wiener.Conducted by Linda Carter on January 7, 2024.

Jan Wiener is a Society of Analytical Psychology (SAP) trained Jungian analyst and Journal of Analytical Psychology Board member, highly esteemed in Jungian and psychoanalytic circles for her work as a practitioner, teacher, supervisor and writer as well as for her well-honed leadership skills, notably as a member of the executive committee and as a vice-president of the International Association for Analytical Psychology (IAAP), the international organizing body for Jungian analysts worldwide. Jan has made remarkable contributions to the personal and professional development of Jungians not only in the UK but also for those involved in the IAAP Developing Groups programme where she has been a pioneer, providing cross-cultural outreach to those seeking training in Russia, Taiwan, Serbia, Ukraine and Denmark. Success in Jan's many-faceted and full life has been facilitated by a natural authenticity, good sense of humour, hearty laugh and a welcoming attitude; these attributes have significantly aided in bridge-building and opening space for creative interactions within and between individuals and groups. Her development was influenced by a history of parents who fled from Vienna and Berlin to London, escaping persecution by the pre-war Nazi regime. Jan's aunt lived in close proximity and was a child analyst who worked closely with Anna Freud. As a young woman, Jan swam the English Channel and she has always been a sports lover, especially tennis. Her many talents extend to music and she is a trained opera singer who has recently been involved in an affordable educational programme in Cratoule, France, that fosters the expanding growth of amateurs who have the opportunity to learn from more established, experienced attendees. Jan has performed as a singer in addition to presenting her analytic work globally. She has many publications that centre around clinical practice, her forte. Well-known by those who have been in relationship with Jan personally and professionally is her exceptional capacity for presence in the moment while holding the long-view; this capacity as well as an inclusive attitude, perhaps born in part from family history, along with a keen intelligence, intuition and native talent, have led to a life-long commitment to service and generative partnerships that continue to bear fruit amongst those touched by her kind and generous soul.

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Welcome to the Proceedings of the 2024 3rd International Conference on the Energy Internet and Energy Interactive Technology (EIEIT 2024) held via virtual form in Xi’an, China during May 10th to 12th, 2024! EIEIT 2024 builds upon the success of its two previous editions, underscoring the growing importance of energy internet as a cornerstone technology supporting modern power systems. However, despite its promising potential, the development of energy internet in China remains in its nascent stages, necessitating a concerted effort from academia, industry, and government to propel its progress. The conference was organized to provide a comprehensive forum where participants could present their latest research findings, discuss challenges, and explore opportunities for collaboration. The conference attracted about 80 scholars and researchers from all over the world, covering representatives from academia, industry, research institutes, and government organizations. They have a wide range of professional backgrounds related to energy and power engineering. Such a composition of participants not only facilitated interdisciplinary exchanges and cooperation, but also injected a wealth of academic ideas and perspectives into the conference. The program of EIEIT 2024 is rich and diverse, including keynote speeches, oral presentations, poster presentations, academic discussion, etc. The keynote speeches were delivered by internationally renowned scholars including Professor Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban (University of South-Eastern Norway, Norway) and Associate Professor Cristian Paul Chioncel (Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai, Romania) who have in-depth discussions on the cutting-edge dynamics and future development of energy internet and energy interactive technology; the oral presentations provided an extra platform for researchers to showcase their latest research results; and the poster presentations further promoted academic exchanges and collisions of ideas. These conference agendas were designed to promote international academic exchanges and cooperation, and to push forward the researches and applications in the field of energy internet and energy interactive technology. List of Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

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Dear Readers, I am pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the 2023 International Congress on Ultrasonics in Beijing (the 2023 ICU BEIJING), organized and hosted by the International Congress on Ultrasonics (ICU), the Institute of Acoustics in the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IACAS), and the Acoustical Society of China (ASC) in September 2023. The 2023 ICU Beijing aimed to bring together professionals and experts from academia and industry across all disciplines of ultrasonics, encompassing fundamental science and applications such as engineering material characterization and quality inspection, chemical and biological US-based monitoring, medical imaging, and therapy, among others. This congress offered more than 830 presentations covering various domains of ultrasonics and their applications. The program included 7 keynote presentations from world experts, 63 invited lectures, 547 oral contributions, and around 220 posters. For further information, please visit https://www.2021icu.org.cn/. As usual, there will be a proceeding of the 2023 ICU BEIJING after the congress. Through collaborations with the International Organization Committee and the Scientific Committee of the 2023 ICU Beijing, etc., we have selected 800 peer-reviewed abstracts that were presented at the congress. These presentations reflected the state-of-the-art scientific advancements and technological progress in ultrasonic scientific research and applications in recent years. Due to the impact of COVID-19, there is still much high-quality research work not included. After the completion of the congress, we selected 202 submitted papers by our peer reviewers and scientific committee which will be published in the Journal of Physics Conference Series (JPCS) as the proceeding of the 2023 ICU BEIJING. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, the Scientific Committee of the 2023 ICU BEIJING, and the ICU Board Members, I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our Session Organizers, Plenary speakers, Session invited speakers, peer reviewers, IOP Publishers of the JPCS, as well as all those who have contributed to this proceeding. It is your participation and support that make the proceeding available. Yours sincerely, Xiuming Wang President of the 2023 ICU BEIJING Chair of the International Congress on Ultrasonics List of Scientific Committee Members of the Proceeding of 2023 ICU BEIJING are available in this Pdf.

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Dear Distinguished Authors and Guests, 2024 9th International Conference on Mechanical Structures and Smart Materials (ICMSSM 2024) was held on June 15-16, 2024 in Beijing, China. The conference program covered invited, oral presentation session and poster session from scientists working in similar areas to establish platforms for collaborative research projects in this field. The conference aimed to bring together leaders from mechanical structures and smart materials to exchange and share their experiences, present research results, explore collaborations and to spark new ideas, with the purpose of developing new projects and exploiting new technology in this field. We hope that the conference has resulted in significant contribution to the knowledge on mechanical structures and smart materials. To this end, this book contains the papers presented at ICMSSM 2024. All papers were accepted through a peer-review process conducted by the conference program committee and international reviewers. Finally, we would like to thank all authors and participants of ICMSSM 2024 for their contributions to making this conference a success. We look forward to your participation in the 10th ICMSSM in 2025. With our warmest regards, The Committee of ICMSSM 2024 List of Committee Members are available in this Pdf.

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Abstract With the rapid development of science and technology, energy engineering, a cutting-edge field, is increasingly showing its great potential and value. In this context, we are honored to have convened the 2024 4th International Conference on Energy Engineering, New Energy Materials and Devices (NEMD 2024) in Kunming, China during April 26th to 28th, 2024. This conference brought together the world’s top experts, scholars and industry elites to discuss the latest research results and development trends in the fields of energy engineering, new energy materials and device. The theme of this conference focuses on the cross-fertilization and innovative applications of energy engineering, new energy materials and device. The conference agenda covers a wide range of research areas, including but not limited to Advanced Energy Saving Technology, Integrated Design of Energy System, Semiconductor Physics and Devices, New Energy Conversion and Control Technology, New Energy Materials, New Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, etc. A number of exciting academic reports and seminars were arranged for this conference. During these events, participants met face-to-face with experts and scholars to share research results and insights. Quantities of topics related to energy engineering were discussed during the conference. At the same time, the conference also offered a wealth of academic investigation, which provided a good opportunity for participants to establish potential research contacts. Through this platform, new collisions of ideas promoting the scientific and technological progress in the fields of energy engineering, new energy materials and device were stimulated. During the preparation of the conference, we received various excellent paper submissions from all over the world. These papers not only cover the depth of theoretical research, but also show the breadth of practical application. After strict evaluation and screening, we have selected a number of high-quality papers and compiled them into this conference proceedings. These papers not only represent the latest research results in the fields of energy engineering, new energy materials and device, but also provide us with valuable academic references and insights. We would like to thank all the contributing authors and reviewers for their hard work. It is your support and participation that made this conference a success. At the same time, we would also like to thank the organizing committee and all the staff for their endeavor, which provided a strong guarantee for the smooth running of the conference. Let’s work hand in hand to promote the scientific and technological progress and development in the fields of energy engineering, new energy materials and device! The Committee of NEMD 2024 List of Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

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2024 3rd International Conference on Advances in Modern Physics Sciences and Engineering Technology (PSET 2024) was held in Wuhan, China during June 29-30, 2024. The PSET 2024 is organized by National Institute of High Mathematics (INdAM), Italy; Complex Engineering Systems (OA Journal Editorial Office) and technically supported by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; University of Victoria, Canada; Politecnico di Milano, Italy and Rongzhi Sciences and Technology Center, China. The conference program included keynote, oral, and poster presentations from scientists working in similar areas, aiming to establish platforms for collaborative research projects and to explore potential opportunities for international cooperation in the fields of Modern Physics Sciences and Engineering Technology. This year, we received an overwhelming response from the scientific community, with a total of 57 paper submissions. Each submission underwent a rigorous peer-review process, ensuring that only the highest quality research was selected. After careful consideration and evaluation by our esteemed review panel, 21 papers were accepted for presentation at the conference. The selected papers represent a diverse range of topics, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern physics and engineering technology. From quantum state implementation based on topological insulators to cutting-edge advancements in engineering applications, the research presented here pushes the boundaries of current knowledge and opens new avenues for future exploration. We hope that the proceedings of PSET 2024 will inspire and stimulate further research and collaboration among scientists, engineers, and researchers worldwide. We want to thank all the authors who have contributed to this volume, as well as the Publication Editor, Organizing Committee, Scientific Committee, Keynote Speakers, Sponsors, and all the conference participants for their support of PSET 2024. We sincerely hope to see you again next year at PSET. Publication Editor Dr. Beddiaf ZAIDI University of Batna 1, Algeria List of Committee Members are available in this Pdf.

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With the rapid progress of science and technology, the research and application in the fields of energy technology and materials science are increasingly in-depth, and experts and scholars around the world are committed to promoting the innovation and development in these areas. It is against this background that we welcomed the highly anticipated 2024 8th International Conference on Energy Technology and Materials Science (ICETMS 2024). The conference was successfully held in Chongqing, China from May 31st to June 2nd, 2024, attracting the participation of almost 100 scholars, researchers and industry experts from all over the world. The convening of this conference has benefited from the active participation and enthusiastic support of experts and scholars around the world. We received a large number of high-quality paper submissions, covering New and Renewable Energy Technologies, Traditional Energy Transformation and Cleaner Production, Energy Storage Technologies and Battery Materials, Energy Security and Sustainable Development, Energy System Simulation and Optimization, and many other aspects. After a rigorous review process, excellent papers from different countries and regions were finally accepted, which fully demonstrated the latest research results and innovative ideas in these domains. In the course of the conference, we invited well-known experts and scholars at home and abroad to give keynote speeches and reports, and their wonderful speeches provided valuable academic inspiration and reflection for the participants. Among these, with the research Industrial Fabrication of Electrocatalysts for Green Hydrogen Production, Prof Hui Pan (University of Macau, China) introduced the design, synthesis and possible industrial production of novel electrocatalysts for oxygen and hydrogen evolution reactions (HER and OER). And his research demonstrated that multi-metal compound systems were catalytically active for OER and HER in electrochemical energy devices, which may find practical application in hydrogen-energy technologies. At the same time, we also organized a number of group discussions, providing participants with more in-depth communication and interaction opportunities. The successful holding of this conference not only promoted the academic exchanges and cooperation in the fields of energy technology and materials science, but also injected new vitality and impetus into the development of these domains. Finally, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks and high respect to all the experts and scholars who participated in this conference. At the same time, we would also like to thank the organizing committee for its hard work and selfless dedication, which has provided a strong guarantee for the success of the conference. We look forward to continuing to work with experts and scholars in the coming days to promote the development and progress of energy technology and materials science! List of Committee Member is available in this Pdf.

The Effect of Gender Diversity and Expertise of Risk Monitoring Committee on Equity Investment Risk in Islamic Banks

The study of risk in Islamic banks emphasizes more on the general risk of Islamic banks, this general risk in Islamic banks arises from transactions unrelated to special transactions of Islamic banks. The profit and loss sharing system implemented by Islamic banks raises equity investment risk (EIR). This study uses the agency theory approach in explaining EIR. In the agency theory approach, the risk monitoring committee has the responsibility of evaluating and monitoring the risk management in Islamic banks. The characteristics of risk monitoring committee members can affect the capability of the risk monitoring committee to provide risk management assessments and policies and can affect the effectiveness of the risk monitoring committee in carrying out its duties and responsibilities. The study population was 109 Islamic banks spread across 18 countries in ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council, where the sample was observed in 2021 during the peak of COVID-19. The results of this study indicate that the gender diversity of the risk management committee and the risk management monitoring committee’s expertise in accounting/risk management have a significant negative effect on equity investment risk.

Information for Decision Making in Child Protection: A study of Decision Making in Delhi

Decision making is a complex phenomenon which is usually defined as a process or a sequence of activities involving the stages of problem recognition, search for information, definition of alternatives and the selection of one from two or more alternatives with the highest degree of reward. Best Interest of the Child is one of the guiding principles under the UNCRC Article 3). Decision making in the ‘Best Interest of the Child’ in the field of child protection is necessary as the life of the child revolves around the decisions taken for him/her. In normal circumstances, the onus of taking decision for the child is on the biological parents. However, due to certain circumstances which push the children out of the safety net, the decision-making shifts to the state which has the duty to preserve the rights of the children. It is therefore important to examine the dynamics of decision making in the area of child protection by the state. Data was collected from key functionaries involved in decision making in child protection, including District Child Protection Units and Child Welfare Committee members on various aspects of their decision making Results of the study revealed that decision mkers often face difficulties in taking decisions ensuring the Best Interest of the Child due to insufficient, inaccurate and lack of quality information about the child.

Collaborative Strategies for Enhancing Child Protection Practices in Pre-Primary Schools: A Case Study of Kira Municipality, Uganda

Child protection practices are measures and interventions intended to safeguard children against violence in school. These practices create safe environments that enable children to thrive. Some of these include the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Child protection agencies’ collaboration is a partnership that supports children’s well-being. This study investigated the contribution of child protection agencies’ collaboration on protection practices in Pre-primary schools in Kira Municipality, which has continued to be challenging. This study was informed by the social capital theory emphasizing the significance of social relationships, trust, and mutuality. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, and data was collected using quantitative and qualitative tools. These included document analysis checklists, interview guides, observation checklists, and questionnaires. The respondents included headteachers, Centre Management Committee members, parents, Local Council members, and Probation officers. The results indicated that schools rarely collaborated with child protection agencies to ensure that protection practices were implemented in pre-primary schools. In contrast, the probation officers reported that the schools didn’t involve them during the planning, though it was when they would know the areas for collaboration. Four significant recommendations for improving child protection practices are given. Child protection workers need to jointly develop plans that promote child safety and protection, train and build the capacity of educators on issues of child protection, increase resources and financial support to promote child safety and protection, and finally, advocate for laws and policies that promote children’s rights.

Bibliometric analysis of publications that cited the CIOMS 2016 “International ethical guidelines for health-related research involving humans”

The CIOMS book “International Ethical Guidelines for Health-related Research Involving Humans”, published in 2016 (IEG2016), provides information to assist research ethics committee members and research practitioners with pragmatically implementing ethical considerations while planning and conducting their research. To identify which aspects of research IEG2016 has had the greatest impact since its publication, we analyzed metadata from 942 papers that cited IEG2016 (English language title only) from Web of Science (WoS, Clarivate). Using VOSviewer, we mapped the co-occurrence of keywords to derive the network of all keywords that co-occurred at least five times in the set of citing papers. We found that the keywords ethics, research ethics, informed consent, and clinical trials had high co-occurrence scores in this set of publications. Strong links were also observed between ethics, research ethics, and informed consent. We identified fifteen human-related (HR) keyword nodes in this keyword network. Analysis of the subset of 273 IEG2016-citing articles containing these fifteen HR keywords showed later-date publications were focused on the youngest humans (children, adolescents, young people, minors) and the humans typically responsible for those youngest humans, namely women and parents. Seventy-nine of the 110 networked countries/regions associated with IEG2016-citing articles were home to HR keyword articles. We conclude that IEG2016 has had significant impact in health and medical science literature and has served as a foundation for health-related research around the world in the areas of ethics, informed consent, and research ethics and the linkage of these topics to under-represented populations in such research.

Collaborative Strategies for Enhancing Child Protection Practices in Pre-Primary Schools: A Case Study of Kira Municipality, Uganda

Child protection practices are measures and interventions intended to safeguard children against violence in school. These practices create safe environments that enable children to thrive. Some of these include the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Child protection agencies’ collaboration is a partnership that supports children’s well-being. This study investigated the contribution of child protection agencies’ collaboration on protection practices in Pre-primary schools in Kira Municipality, which has continued to be challenging. This study was informed by the social capital theory emphasizing the significance of social relationships, trust, and mutuality. The study used a descriptive cross-sectional survey design, and data was collected using quantitative and qualitative tools. These included document analysis checklists, interview guides, observation checklists, and questionnaires. The respondents included headteachers, Centre Management Committee members, parents, Local Council members, and Probation officers. The results indicated that schools rarely collaborated with child protection agencies to ensure that protection practices were implemented in pre-primary schools. In contrast, the probation officers reported that the schools didn’t involve them during the planning, though it was when they would know the areas for collaboration. Four significant recommendations for improving child protection practices are given. Child protection workers need to jointly develop plans that promote child safety and protection, train and build the capacity of educators on issues of child protection, increase resources and financial support to promote child safety and protection, and finally, advocate for laws and policies that promote children’s rights.

Agent regret and the moral responsibility for the misuse of research results

An increasing number of research fields must expect that their projects will be classified as susceptible to misuse or otherwise security relevant, even if the reasons or criteria for this classification have not yet been uniformly developed. Research institutions will commonly distribute the obligation to predict and prevent misuse across multiple members and structures including ethics committees. However, cases of misuse occur even in spite of these precautions, raising the question of the type and distribution of responsibility for the resulting harm. This question becomes even more pressing if research ethics committees in their decisions ask researchers to provide a misuse- specific risk assessment or risk mitigation plan and thereby shift back a part of their responsibility on the researchers. While this kind of requirement may be considered as unsatisfactory by researchers, members of research ethics committees or boards and third-party funders, will argue that it fulfils two important functions. On the one hand, it makes use of the best available source for misuse risk-assessment available to most committees; on the other hand, it guarantees that the researchers at least try to take responsibility. If researchers, committee members and others involved discharge their obligation to predict and mitigate misuse risks with due diligence, any backward-looking responsibility they retain is to show agent regret for the results of their work having been misused.

Compounding Pharmacy Restoration as a Current Healthcare Priorit

The matter of restoring the system of compounding pharmacies is actively discussed by members of the medical and pharmaceutical communities as well as government officials at various levels. This interview presents the views of Ayrat Z. Farrakhov, Head of the Working Group for the Restoration of Compounding Pharmacies of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection, representative to the 8th State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, member of the State Duma Committee on Budget and Taxes, Vice-President of the National Medical Chamber Medical Community Union, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, and Honoured Doctor of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Addressing Bias in the Occupational Therapy Admissions Process

This study investigated the impact of a workshop in reducing unconscious bias in admissions committee members of an occupational therapy program to determine if workshop participation increased the number of underrepresented students in the program. A convenience sample of 50 committee members was used. A Wilcoxon matched pairs signed rank test indicated a significant increase in the post-test survey question scores. A chi-square test of independence revealed a significant increase in the number of students in the program from underrepresented groups. These results suggest that an online workshop can reduce perceived bias and increase diversity in an occupational therapy program.

Improving Work Rehabilitation Program at PT. KALPRI

The work rehabilitation program is one of the important efforts made by the company to help employees who are experiencing health conditions that disrupt work productivity to return to work optimally at PT. KALPRI, there has been an increase in the number of employees undergoing work rehabilitation programs accompanied by a low success rate in returning employees to their original positions after undergoing the program. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors that cause this condition to occur. This research uses a descriptive quantitative approach, using a questionnaire instrument for 71 respondents and conducting in-depth interviews with 5 members of the rehabilitation committee at PT. KALPRI. The collected data is then analyzed to identify the key factors influencing the increase in rehabilitated employees and the program’s low success rate. The research results show that the internal factors causing the rise in the number of employees being rehabilitated are the employees’ unhealthy habits and lifestyles, such as smoking habits, irregular exercise, and rest, which trigger the emergence of various diseases such as cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and obesity. Externally, the COVID-19 pandemic has also contributed to the increase in the number of employees being rehabilitated due to restrictions on activities that have impacted employee health. Meanwhile, the internal factors that cause the low success rate of the rehabilitation program are the employees’ habits and lifestyles that slow down the healing process, so some employees have to undergo a “long sick” program that extends the rehabilitation period. Externally, the activity restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic have also contributed greatly to the low reabsorption of employees after undergoing a rehabilitation program. The findings of this study indicate the need to increase more intensive health interventions and education to change employees’ habits and lifestyles, as well as the need for stronger coordination between the rehabilitation team and management in managing work rehabilitation programs, especially during the pandemic. These efforts are expected to help improve PT. KALPRI’s work rehabilitation program’s success.