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Analysis of dose distribution around a computed tomography scanner in terms of exposure to scattered ionizing radiation of caregivers of pediatric patients.

During computed tomography (CT), a large amount of ionizing radiation is emitted to ensure high quality of the obtained radiological image. This study measured the dose distribution around the CT scanner and the exposure of people staying near the CT scanner during the examination. The measurements used an anthropomorphic phantom to assess human exposure to ionizing radiation. The probability of inducing leukemia and other cancers as a result of absorbing doses recorded around the CT device was also calculated. The highest exposure to scattered radiation in the proximity of the CT scanner is recorded at the gantry of the tomograph, i.e., 55.7 μGy, and the lowest, below lower detection limit of 6 μGy at the end of the diagnostic table. The whole-body detector placed on the anthropomorphic phantom located at the diagnostic table right next to the CT gantry recorded 59.5 μSv and at the end of the table 1.5 μSv. The average doses to the lenses in these locations were: 32.1 μSv and 2.9 μSv, respectively. The probability of induction of leukemia or other types of cancer is low, but the need for people to stay in the examination room during a CT examination should be limited to the necessary minimum. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2024;37(3):326-34.

Proclamatation, Pacifism and Resistance

For there to be a clear and convincing project of social and political transformation, people need to be for something, not simply against what they deplore, but the ability to imagine viable alternatives. It is necessary to imagine a future that makes resistance worthwhile, but that ability is lacking because we humans have forgotten who we are. Dietrich Bonhoeffer contends that the primary task for theology is to understand the world better than it understands itself, from the gospel and from Christ. At the heart of the gospel is the Sermon on the Mount, which he summarizes as “the proclamation of the incarnate love of God” that “calls people to love one another, and thus to reject everything that hinders fulfilling this task,” foremost among which is the failure to love one’s enemies and renounce violence. Together proclamation and pacificism provide the basis for a political theology for the church: the recapitulation of all creation in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Bonhoeffer emphasizes the role of imagination to sustain meaningful resistance to evil, and he connects links the church’s current lack of imagination to the loss of moral memory. The traits that humans need to flourish—justice, truth, and beauty in particular—require the time and steadfastness that are only cultivated within a living moral memory.

Sexual Disorders in Men: The Main Factors of Occurrence and Their Correction.

The aim is to identify the causes of physical and emotional health disorders in men in terms of intimate interaction with partners, as well as how they can be prevented. The research used comparison, analysis, statistical methods, and surveys. The need for people to discover and study sexual health issues in the modern world in order to support not only the physical, but also the psychological aspects of their body, as well as the impact of lifestyle on this process, is shown. The research was conducted to better understand all diseases that are based on the deterioration of the psycho-emotional state of men, which leads to sexual disorders. A more detailed study of this topic will allow to better select treatment for patients and find different approaches to the problem in the future.

Exploring Undergraduate Students’ Mental Well-Being, Mental Health Seeking Attitude, and the Impact of Socioeconomic Status: A Cross-Sectional Study from Malaysia

Introduction: The future of our healthcare services highly depends on the current generation of health science students since they are the ones who will work in the healthcare setting. Ensuring their mental well-being is an utmost priority so that they can offer top-tier quality care and services to people in need. This study aimed to explore the prevalence of mental well-being and mental help-seeking attitude among undergraduate sciences students and the impact of socioeconomic status toward both variables. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among students (N = 364) from six sciences schools at International Islamic University Malaysia via an online survey, which contained three main parts; socioeconomic status, mental well-being assessment using the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS), and assessment of mental help-seeking attitude using the General Mental Help-Seeking Attitude Scale (MHSAS). Data were analysed using SPSS, version 29.0. Results: Only 7.1% of the students have positive mental well-being, while 44.8% scored positive mental help-seeking attitude. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) in students’ mental well-being and any of SES components. There was a significant association between students’ year of study and mental help-seeking attitude (P = 0.029), in addition, WEMWBS and MHSAS scores showed a positive correlation (P < 0.01). Conclusion: Future studies are essential to find out the contributing factors, prevention, and intervention that can be done to help the student in need.

An automated ensemble approach using Harris Hawk optimization for visually evoked EEG signal classification.

Steady-state visually evoked potential is one of the active explorations in the brain-computer interface research. Electroencephalogram based brain computer interface studies have been widely applied to perceive solutions for real-world problems in the healthcare domain. The classification of externally bestowed visual stimuli of different frequencies on a human was experimented to identify the need of paralytic people. Although many classifiers are at the fingertip of machine learning technology, recent research has proven that ensemble learning is more efficacious than individual classifiers. Despite its efficiency, ensemble learning technology exhibits certain drawbacks like taking more time on selecting the optimal classifier subset. This research article utilizes the Harris Hawk Optimization algorithm to select the best classifier subset from the given set of classifiers. The objective of the research is to develop an efficient multi-classifier model for electroencephalogram signal classification. The proposed model utilizes the Boruta Feature Selection algorithm to select the prominent features for classification. Thus selected prominent features are fed into the multi-classifier subset which has been generated by the Harris Hawk Optimization algorithm. The results of the multi-classifier ensemble model are aggregated using Stacking, Bagging, Boosting, and Voting. The proposed model is evaluated against the acquired dataset and produces a promising accuracy of 96.1%, 98.7%, 91.91%, and 99.01% with the ensemble techniques respectively. The proposed model is also validated with other performance metrics such as sensitivity, specificity, and F1-Score. The experimental results show that the proposed model proves its supremacy in segregating the multi-class classification problem with high accuracy.

The danger of microwave ovens in relation to free radicals formation, cellular inflammation, cancer initiation, and cancer progression

The US National Cancer Institute defines cancer as a disease in which some of the body’s cells grow uncontrollably and then spread to other parts of the body. Cancer is a major cause of death globally and based on the World Health Organization (WHO) most recent data it accounts for about 10 million deaths annually. Cancer is a disorder of cell growth and behaviour, so its ultimate cause has to be defined at the cellular and subcellular levels. The focus of this review is on the danger of microwave ovens as a major source of free radicals in food, which then eventually leads to cellular inflammation, cancer initiation, and cancer progression. Man-made microwave and radiofrequency radiation technologies have been steadily increasing with the growing demand for electronic appliances such as microwave oven. Research have shown that these appliances affect biological systems by increasing free radicals formation, thus leading to oxidative damage. Cancer is a multistage disease which includes initiation, promotion, and progression. Free radicals in the form of ROS and ORF usually lead to cellular inflammation. Free radicals also lead to DNA damage, gene mutation, and mitochondrial damage. Food prepared or heated in microwave ovens are a major source of free radicals. Hence, the need for people to reduce or totally stop the usage of microwave ovens, especially those already diagnosed with cancer disease. Various research findings support the clinical observations of the author as it relates to the causes and management of cancer disease. The findings also confirm anecdotal evidences on the link between cancer disease and the usage of microwave ovens.

한국의 기독교 선교가 독립운동에 미친 영향

The purpose of this study was to look at the devaluation of Christianity and its alienation from the people and ask, “What is the meaning of Christianity being introduced into Korean society, and what impact has it had?”. In the process of accepting Christianity, the analysis focused on political and social situations, economic and religious situations as acceptance factors. Politically and socially, the pressure for reform and opening by Western powers, the signing of treaties, and the introduction of new systems were analyzed. In terms of the economic situation, the economic impoverishment suffered by the people of countries that failed to adapt to world historical changes and quickly accept the culture of modernization explained. In addition, referring to the suppression of Catholicism in the process of introducing Catholicism and the failure of the Catholic introduction process in the religious situation, various methods were tried and the situations in which the gospel was gradually spread were explained. It was pointed out that Christianity had a great influence on the modernization of Korea during the Enlightenment period, including the spirit of patriotism and love for the people, prohibition of discrimination between people and books, and the abolition of the caste system. In addition, the fundamental reason for the acceptance of Christianity was that it was recognized as a powerful religion that made wealth possible, and thus the gospel expanded from the powerless ruled class to the ruling class. Meanwhile, Christianity had a great influence on the March 1st Independence Movement, and the changes in the consciousness of the Joseon people due to Christian missions were examined through the establishment of independence association branches, differences in active participation, and a confession written by a nobleman. In addition, we looked into the teachings of Christianity, focusing on the subject of the independence movement, the purpose of the movement, and the methods of action in the independence movement as shown in the Declaration of Independence, and the relationship between Christianity and the role of the March 1st Movement and Christian schools. Lastly, it concludes that in the face of the decline of Christianity, which had a great influence during the turbulent times of Korean history, the Korean people need to know and learn about history.

Impact of E-Learning Strategies on University Students’ Career Choices

The selection of one's ideal career is the top priority for every person, on the other hand, students seem to be more focused on their future jobs. This goal can be achieved by effective learning strategies. However, people need to be capable of making wise decisions before choosing their educational background. The major objective of this study was to find out the impact of e-learning strategies on university student’s career choices. This study was quantitative and based on a correlational research design. The population was public university students from Punjab Pakistan whereas, 458 respondents were selected as the sample of this research through a multi-stage sampling technique. For data collection structured questionnaires were administered through the survey method. To analyze the hypotheses of this research Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used. The findings revealed a positive and significant association between e-learning strategies and career choice among university students, as indicated by an r-value of .411. Furthermore, the beta value of .351 suggested that e-learning strategies had a moderately significant effect on students' career choices. Thus, E-learning strategies are an important organ for the elevation of career choices. Significantly, this study will help the authorities in developing criteria accordingly, especially in higher education for producing research culture to minimize the gap between the university education.

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of eating behaviors and mealtimes experiences of young people with Tourette syndrome

ABSTRACT Little is known about how young people with Tourette Syndrome (TS) perceive their own eating behaviors and subsequent effects on their mealtimes. Six adolescents aged 12–14 years with a self-reported clinical diagnosis of TS took part in semi-structured interviews. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of the transcribed interviews revealed central experiences of mealtime challenges in relation to their tics. Tics were described as creating functional mealtime challenges, often interrupting their ability to eat, drink and be seated. While sensory-based food preferences were noted, including the need for food to be plated a certain way, these preferences were not viewed as being problematic. Adolescents taking Aripiprazole reported dissatisfaction with the appetite stimulating side effects and subsequent weight gain. Eating out-of-home was found to be especially challenging, with some of the young people reporting feeling self-conscious and stigmatized when eating out-of-home, including at friends’ houses. There is a need for clinical guidance around eating and mealtimes, to meet the specific need of young people with TS and their families. Support from clinicians could entail monitoring changes in eating patterns resulting from tics and/or from side effects of medication, as well as in helping young people to manage any discomfort associated with eating out.

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEXUAL IDENTITY AND PREFERENCE AMONG FEMALE STUDENTS IN A SOUTHERN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY

Sexual orientation is a multifaceted and multidimensional concept that researchers and practitioners define differently based on its theoretical and practical deliberations. This study examined the determinants of sexual identity and preferences of female students in a Tertiary Institution in Southern Nigeria. This is an analytical cross-sectional study which was conducted among 423 female students in University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Extracted data was analyzed using IBM SPSS version 26.0. Descriptive statistics were used to show the characteristics of the women and multivariate logistic regression was used to examine determinants of sexual preference and sexual identity. Statistical significance was set at 5%. The age of the respondents was 21.4 ± 2.6 years. Approximately 53.0% (n = 224) of the participants have had sexual intercourse, with the mean SD age of sexual debut being 18.3 ± 2.3 years. Majority 309 (73.1%) of the respondents’ sexual preference was vaginal, while only 18.2% and 8.7% preferred oral and anal sex respectively. Approximately 92.0% (n = 389) of the respondents were into heterosexual sex; 4.2% were bisexual (n = 18), and 3.8% (n = 16) were homosexuals. Significant predictors of sexual identity and preference were age, parents’ marital status and guardian of the respondents. Though, most respondents preferred vaginal sexual intercourse and majority were heterosexual, there are still considerable number of bisexuals and homosexuals, and those who preferred both oral and anal sex. There is need for young people to be aware of their sexuality, especially among female students in the university where the study was conducted.

Түркі халықтарының саяси құндылықтарының жастар санасына әсер

The political values of the Turkic peoples are the result of the evolution of the worldview of the Turkic socie-ty. The political values of the Turkic peoples are based on cultural, social, traditional and religious aspects. The relevance of the study is due to the growing interest of the world community in the Turkic world. It is es-pecially important to study the issues of how the value attitude of young people is formed in a Turkic-speaking society.Turkic youth began to actively influence global trends, and today the need for young people to understand these values plays an important role. Since the issue of the influence of the political values of the Turkic peoples on young people has not been studied enough, we decided to consider the issue of increas-ing opinions about the Turkic values that shape the political worldview among Kazakh youth.The purpose of the article is to determine the ethnic, political, cultural and religious factors of the Turkic worldview that in-fluence the modern political values of Kazakh society.In addition, several factors influencing the consciousness of young people are indicated. The article also discusses that strengthening national identity through the development of democratic ideas and civic engagement makes it possible to reconsider the state’s youth policy. The article provides a comparative analysis of the works of researchers of the political values of the Turkic peoples and presents different points of view.In order to form and develop the political values of the Turkic peoples, the article also describes joint projects implemented in member countries of the Organization of Turkic States (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Turkey). The ultimate goal of these projects is the formation of the ideology of “Unity in language, thinking, work”.That is, the implementation of the project’s objectives is an important step in the formation of the political value of the Turkic people. In conclusion, information about the political values of other Turkic countries is provided, as well as ongoing and planned activities in this direction are described.

KEDUDUKAN DAN HUBUNGAN TRIUMVIRAT MENTERI SEBAGAI PELAKSANA TUGAS KEPRESIDENAN DALAM SISTEM KETATANEGARAAN DAN KEMENTERIAN NEGARA REPUBLIK INDONESIA

This research aims to examine the position of the triumvirate of ministers in the constitutional system of the Republic of Indonesia and examine the relationship between the triumvirate of ministers as executors of presidential duties in the State Ministry system of the Republic of Indonesia. The type of research used in this research is normative legal research. The research results show that the position of the triumvirate of ministers in the constitutional system of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia has been regulated in the third amendment to the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia, namely Article 8 paragraph (3) which regulates more detailed rules in the event that the President and Vice President are absent. Then the reason why the ministers of the Triumvirate carry out presidential duties is because they are considered to understand the ins and outs of government affairs. The solution offered by the author is that the President and the People's Representative Council need to make derivative regulations for the implementation of Article 8 Paragraph (3) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia and a change needs to be made in Law Number 39 of 2008 concerning the Ministry of State Affairs.

Personalized Cognitive Health in Psychiatry: Current State and the Promise of Computational Methods.

Decades of research have firmly established that cognitive health and cognitive treatment services are a key need for people living with psychosis. However, many current clinical programs do not address this need, despite the essential role that an individual's cognitive and social cognitive capacities play in determining their real-world functioning. Preliminary practice-based research in the Early Psychosis Intervention Network early psychosis intervention network shows that it is possible to develop and implement tools that delineate an individuals' cognitive health profile and that help engage the client and the clinician in shared decision-making and treatment planning that includes cognitive treatments. These findings signify a promising shift toward personalized cognitive health. Extending upon this early progress, we review the concept of interindividual variability in cognitive domains/processes in psychosis as the basis for offering personalized treatment plans. We present evidence from studies that have used traditional neuropsychological measures as well as findings from emerging computational studies that leverage trial-by-trial behavior data to illuminate the different latent strategies that individuals employ. We posit that these computational techniques, when combined with traditional cognitive assessments, can enrich our understanding of individual differences in treatment needs, which in turn can guide evermore personalized interventions. As we find clinically relevant ways to decompose maladaptive behaviors into separate latent cognitive elements captured by model parameters, the ultimate goal is to develop and implement approaches that empower clients and their clinical providers to leverage individual's existing learning capacities to improve their cognitive health and well-being.

Dampak Kotak Infaq Nahdlatul Ulama (KOIN NU) terhadap Kesejahteraan Masyarakat Batanghari Lampung Timur

East Lampung BPS data shows an increase in the number of poor people by 6,220 people in 2021. So solutions are needed to overcome poverty. One of them is through zakat, infaq and alms amil institutions through the Nahdlatul Ulama Infaq Box movement program (KOIN NU) where activities consist of collecting, managing and distributing infaq funds and alms which are shown to people in need. This research aims to examine the management of KOIN NU funds and its impact on the welfare of the Batanghari community. This research is descriptive qualitative, namely research that utilizes qualitative data and then explains it descriptively. The data sources in this research use primary data sources and secondary data sources using data collection techniques through interviews and documentation. The research results show that the KOIN NU program has succeeded in collecting funds through 12,353 infaq boxes which were distributed to the Batanghari community. Even though the use of funds is still consumptive in nature, this program has had a positive impact on community welfare, especially in meeting daily needs. However, the long-term program has not been implemented because there are several obstacles such as suboptimal use of funds and a lack of human resources.

Community Empowerment Through Environmental Care and Disaster Relief Programs at Zakat House in Bintaro, Tanggerang Selatan

<p>In Islam, zakat is an act of worship to purify, cleanse the heart, for Allah SWT. In Indonesia, there is an institution, namely Rumah Zakat, an institution that helps community empowerment. Rumah Zakat is a national amil zakat institution belonging to the people of Indonesia which manages zakat, infaq, alms, and other humanitarian funds through a series of integrated programs in the fields of education, health, economy and the environment, to create happiness for people in need. Of the many programs in certain fields, we focus on the disaster sector. In the field of disaster, it is very interesting for us to discuss, because the country of Indonesia experiences disasters almost every year, especially floods, landslides, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, etc. And the many natural disasters that occurred caused Indonesia to lose hundreds of thousands of lives. The most important thing is that this zakat house has a form program in it to develop the community and help the community. With this program, the institution donates funds in the form of money or goods to the people affected by the disaster. As a form of community empowerment, we as researchers conducted research on the zakat house. The forms of these programs include emergency response programs, pre-disaster programs, community programs that receive clean water, and programs such as the community obtaining plant seeds for reforestation. This study aims to find out what forms of programs are carried out by zakat houses for people affected by floods. We as researchers use qualitative research. The method we use is like observation through the media. With this activity, researchers want to know the work process of the program and what impact it will have on the community. And in the results we found that the community was happy with the participation of an institution that was responsible for managing the disaster that occurred. We hope as writers that this institution will increase in the process of community empowerment on the basis of environmental disaster.</p>

Dynamics of HIV PrEP use and coverage during and after COVID-19 in Germany

BackgroundPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with oral emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil (FTC/TDF) proved highly efficient in preventing HIV. Since 09/2019, FTC/TDF-PrEP is covered by health insurances in Germany, if prescribed by licensed specialists. However, methods to longitudinally monitor progress in PrEP implementation in Germany are lacking.MethodsUtilizing anonymous FTC/TDF prescription data from 2017-2021, we developed a mathematical model to disentangle HIV-treatment from PrEP prescriptions, as well as to translate PrEP prescriptions into number of PrEP users. We used the model to estimate past- and future PrEP uptake dynamics, to predict coverage of PrEP needs and to quantify the impact of COVID-19 on PrEP uptake on a national and regional level.ResultsWe identified significant (p<0.01) decelerating effects of the first- and second COVID-19-lockdown on PrEP uptake in 04/2020 and 12/2020. We estimated 26,159 (CI: 25,751-26,571) PrEP users by 12/2021, corresponding to 33% PrEP coverage of people in need. We projected 64,794 (CI: 62,956-66,557) PrEP users by 12/2030, corresponding to 81% PrEP coverage. We identified profound regional differences, with high PrEP coverage and uptake in metropoles and low coverage in more rural regions.ConclusionsOur approach presents a comprehensive solution to monitor and forecast PrEP implementation from anonymous data and highlighted that the COVID-19 pandemic significantly decelerated PrEP uptake in Germany. Moreover, slow PrEP uptake in rural areas indicate that structural barriers in PrEP care, education or information exist that may hamper the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.

Construction of Practical Teaching Mode of Law Course Based on Multi-Mode and Low-Resource Language Learning

China's legal profession is a new profession emerging in the process of China's rule of law. Its development and refinement are increasing in accordance with the rapid social, economic and political development. However, as a lawyer, people need to learn real kung fu. For complex and changeable legal practice problems, people should use the simplest and most effective way to solve them. Therefore, it is necessary to study the curriculum of law specialty to achieve its purpose. It is also necessary to reform the traditional education methods, introduce modern scientific and technological means, and improve their effectiveness, so as to construct a practical teaching mode of Professional Courses in Law (PCL). For practical legal courses, it can be conducted through multi-mode low-resource language learning method. This paper aimed to study how to study the ability of students to obtain information, process information and analyze and process information based on intelligent multi-image feature fusion. Based on the investigation of teaching objectives and teachers' teaching requirements, and the analysis and arrangement of the investigation results, a multi-task learning system model based on image intelligent features was established. In this experiment, 494 valid questionnaires were used to analyze the current situation of PCL practical teaching. Among them, 10.32% and 65.59% of the students were very satisfied with the results of PCL practical teaching, and 18.02% and 59.31% of the students liked PCL practical teaching very much. In the survey on the influencing factors of PCL practical teaching activities, 61.34% of the students thought that the students did not know enough and were not enthusiastic enough. On the whole, the students are satisfied with the practical teaching arrangement of PCL, but from the actual situation, the effect of practical teaching is not very good, and the expected goal has not been achieved.

Developing survey weights to ensure representativeness in a national, matched cohort study: results from the children and young people with Long Covid (CLoCk) study

BackgroundFindings from studies assessing Long Covid in children and young people (CYP) need to be assessed in light of their methodological limitations. For example, if non-response and/or attrition over time systematically differ by sub-groups of CYP, findings could be biased and any generalisation limited. The present study aimed to (i) construct survey weights for the Children and young people with Long Covid (CLoCk) study, and (ii) apply them to published CLoCk findings showing the prevalence of shortness of breath and tiredness increased over time from baseline to 12-months post-baseline in both SARS-CoV-2 Positive and Negative CYP.MethodsLogistic regression models were fitted to compute the probability of (i) Responding given envisioned to take part, (ii) Responding timely given responded, and (iii) (Re)infection given timely response. Response, timely response and (re)infection weights were generated as the reciprocal of the corresponding probability, with an overall ‘envisioned population’ survey weight derived as the product of these weights. Survey weights were trimmed, and an interactive tool developed to re-calibrate target population survey weights to the general population using data from the 2021 UK Census.ResultsFlexible survey weights for the CLoCk study were successfully developed. In the illustrative example, re-weighted results (when accounting for selection in response, attrition, and (re)infection) were consistent with published findings.ConclusionsFlexible survey weights to address potential bias and selection issues were created for and used in the CLoCk study. Previously reported prospective findings from CLoCk are generalisable to the wider population of CYP in England. This study highlights the importance of considering selection into a sample and attrition over time when considering generalisability of findings.

Three things we learned along the way: lessons for training in psychiatric epidemiology.

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, and its associated mortality, morbidity, and deep social and economic impacts, was a global traumatic stressor that challenged population mental health and our de facto mental health care system in unprecedented ways. Yet, in many respects, this crisis is not new. Psychiatric epidemiologists have recognized for decades the need and unmet need of people in distress and the limits of the public mental health services in the United States. We argue that psychiatric epidemiologists have a critical role to play as we endeavor to address population mental health and draw attention to 3 areas of consideration: elevating population-based solutions; engaging equitably with lived experience; and interrogating recovery. Psychiatric epidemiology has a long history of both responding to and shaping our understanding of the relationships among psychiatric disorders and society through evolving methods and training, and the current sociohistorical moment again suggests that shifts in our practice can strengthen our field and its impact. This article is part of a Special Collection on Mental Health.

Incompatible logics? Professionals and volunteers as collaborating partners in the disability services, the social services, and the probation services

ABSTRACT This study explores the integration of volunteers within Sweden’s public sector, specifically in disability services, probation services, and social services. In a study of public documents, it examines the differing logics of professional and voluntary social work, noting three key distinctions: practical preconditions, qualifications, and tasks. Professionals are paid employees with formal education, while volunteers are often unpaid, valued more for their personal engagement. Volunteers tend to focus on interpersonal relations, whereas professionals handle more complex tasks like assessments. Despite legislative support for volunteer involvement, practical implementation reveals several challenges. Recruitment difficulties, lack of comprehensive guidelines, and the different operational logics of professionals and volunteers complicate integration. For instance, recruitment is claimed to be hard, there is a notable lack of knowledge about the specific content of volunteer interventions as well as of expected outcomes. In the frame of such logics, a shift is ongoing in practice, from volunteer involvement to professionals taking on the task of being the persons people in need meet. The study highlights a gap between legislative aspirations and professional practices, noting that the political idea of integrating volunteers often does not align with the ideas of structured professional social work. Working together with volunteers, adding their humanistic approach to the professionals’ work, do not fit into the structured, outcome-focused framework of professional social work. The study concludes that more support and structured guidance of the professionals are needed to effectively combine the logics of professional and voluntary work in social services.