Personnel Working Research Articles

Human Resource Management Affecting Organizational Engagement: A Case Study of The Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization

Background and Aim: Nowadays, the world has changed. Management within public and private organizations There is a need for adaptation, especially in ​​human resource management. Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization It is an agency whose duty is to provide public services. Human resource management has been given importance in line with goals and missions by giving importance to building morale. And develop personnel potential. There is a salary adjustment. Organize employee training to enhance personnel knowledge. If a person is attached to the organization, it will lead to loyalty. And intend to work efficiently. Research on “Human resource management that affects organizational commitment: A case study of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization” has the following objectives; 1) Study the level of human resource management. And the level of commitment to the organization of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel, 2) Study the relationship between human resource management and organizational commitment of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel. Materials and Methods: It is quantitative research. The population used in this research is personnel working in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization. The sample group used in this research is personnel working in the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization, which is 200 people, by convenience sampling. The instrument used to collect data was a questionnaire. Statistics used in data analysis include frequency, percentage, and arithmetic mean. Standard deviation and correlation coefficient Results: The results of the study found that 1) Human resource management level and the level of organizational engagement, it was found that the overall human resource management of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization was at the highest level. When considering each aspect, it was found that every aspect has the highest human resource management level. The aspect with the highest human resource management score was personnel, followed by Relationships with businesses and organizations and welfare. 2) The relationship between human resource management and overall organizational engagement is at the highest level. When considering each aspect, it was found that every aspect had the highest level of commitment to the organization. The aspects with the highest commitment to the organization are Satisfaction in the workplace and effective communication, Followed by Fair compensation, Effective leadership style, and job security. Overall, human resource management of the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization is significantly related to the organizational commitment of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel at the 0.01 level, with a high level of relationship Conclusion: Overall, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization has the highest human resource management level. Arrange the scores for each aspect from highest to lowest: 1) personal aspect, 2) relationship with businesses and organizations, and 3) welfare aspect. Organizational engagement of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Administrative Organization personnel as a whole It has a relationship with human resource management in both general and in each of the three areas The relationship is at a high level and is going in the same direction.

Investigating the relationship between the anxiety of contracting corona virus and the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder with the mediating role of mental confusion and emotion regulation in health care center employees

Introduction: anxiety caused by the Corona virus transmission are highly prevalent among medical staff, so this study aims to determine the relationship between the anxiety of affected by infectious diseases and the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder with the mediating role of mental confusion and emotion regulation. MethodS and Materials: This study was carried out based on correlational method in the form of modeling of structural equations, in which 350 male and female employees working in the health and treatment centers of Neyshabur city were selected through available sampling. Data collection tools included Madsley Practical Obsession Scale, Corona Alipour Anxiety Questionnaire, Criver, Solly and Esomil's Deliberate and Automatic Disorientation Questionnaire, and Gross and John's Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. After completing the questionnaires, data analysis using Modeling of structural equations was done with Lisrel and SPSS softwares. Results: between the anxiety and obsessive symptoms with r = 0.576, between mental confusion and obsessive symptoms with r = 0.553, between mental confusion and anxiety with r = 0.481, There is a significant direct relationship at the level p>0.01. But between emotional regulation and obsessive symptoms with r = -0.643, between emotional regulation and anxiety with r = -0.495, between emotional regulation and mental confusion with r = -0.611 there is an inverse significant relationship. Also, the results showed the role of two mediating variables of mental confusion and emotional regulation in the relationship between corona anxiety and obsessive symptoms. Conclusion: The model of the relationship between the anxiety caused by the transmission of the corona virus and the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder according to the mediation of mental disorientation and emotion regulation has a good fit that with the increase in the number of emotions and defeat in regulating one's emotions, the symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder and confusion mental health also increases in the treatment staff. According to these findings, it is expected that health managers and medical centers will pay special attention to the psychological well-being of the personnel working in different parts of this profession.

The Influence of Organizational Climate on The Quality of Work of Employees At State 1 Batudaa Vocational High School Gorontalo District

Abstract This research aims to determine the magnitude of the influence of organizational climate on the quality of employee work at State Vocational School (SMK) 1 Batudaa, Gorontalo Regency. In the educational context, organizational climate is an important factor that can influence employee performance and productivity. Using a quantitative approach and survey methods, this research involved 37 people as a sample represented from various backgrounds at the institution. The use of simple regression analysis as a data analysis method allows researchers to determine the extent to which the relationship between organizational climate variables and employee work quality can be measured statistically. The results of the research show that organizational climate influences the quality of work of employees at State Vocational School (SMK) 1 Batudaa, Gorontalo Regency, with a coefficient value of 0.713 or 71.3%. This figure shows that more than two-thirds of employee work quality can be explained by organizational climate factors, which include aspects such as communication, managerial support, and work culture. These results indicate that organizational climate makes a significant contribution to the quality of work of teachers and education personnel, which in turn has an impact on the effectiveness of learning in schools. Thus, it is important for school management to create and maintain a positive organizational climate so that employees can work optimally and achieve the expected educational goals. This research also opens up opportunities for further research regarding interventions that can be carried out to improve the organizational climate, so that the quality of employee work can continue to be improved in order to create a better learning environment.

Survey and Intervention Tools for Burnout in Dialysis Healthcare Staff

The psychological clinical activity (2019-present) addressed to patients and family members carried out in the Nephrology and Dialysis Unit of Chieti Hospital allowed to achieve various objectives: the support of the patient and her/his family in the process of adaptation to the disease and its therapy, and the support of the treatment team to guarantee and safeguard the relationship with patient. Here we report the training interventions to healthcare personnel, which aim to analyze the communication methods and defensive styles used in the relationship with the patient, to explore the emotional perceptions of the self that can influence the therapeutic relationship. Our results show that the psychological intervention to the healthcare personnel working in a nephrology/dialysis unit may represent an effective tool for preventing burnout and a resource for increasing motivation in performing the professional activity.

Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Health Care Personnel - National Healthcare Safety Network, United States, 2023-24 Respiratory Virus Season.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommends that health care personnel receive an annual influenza vaccine. In September 2023, ACIP recommended that everyone aged ≥6 months receive a 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. Health care facilities, including acute care hospitals and nursing homes, report vaccination of health care personnel against influenza and COVID-19 to CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN). During October 2023-March 2024, NHSN defined up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination as receipt of a 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccine. This analysis describes influenza and 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccination coverage among health care personnel working in acute care hospitals and nursing homes during the 2023-24 respiratory virus season (October 1, 2023-March 31, 2024). Influenza vaccination coverage was 80.7% among health care personnel at acute care hospitals and 45.4% among health care personnel at nursing homes. Coverage of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccination was 15.3% among health care personnel at acute care hospitals and 10.5% among health care personnel at nursing homes. Respiratory viral diseases including influenza and COVID-19 pose risks to health care personnel in U.S. health care settings, and vaccination of health care personnel is an effective strategy for maintaining a healthy workforce and improving health care system resiliency.

CURRENT LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE AND AWARENESS OF HEALTHCARE PERSONNEL IN BASIC AND ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN ARREST CASES WITH AND WITHOUT COVID-19 INFECTION

Objective: The knowledge of healthcare professionals about life support is crucial for saving lives. It was aimed to evaluate the knowledge and awareness level of healthcare professionals about advanced life support. Materials and methods: Our study was conducted between 15.02.2021 and 15.03.2021 with healthcare personnel working in our hospital. Data were collected by the questionnaire method. The researcher prepared the survey questions according to the European Resuscitation Council COVID-19 guidelines and American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support algorithms updated in 2020. 265 healthcare personnel (physicians, physician assistants, family physicians, nurses, health officers, and anesthesia technicians) participated in the study. Demographic characteristics of the participants (gender, age, duration of service, duties, duty stations), training and practice status, and level of knowledge were evaluated. Results: 67.2% of the participants were female, and 32.8% were male. The majority of the participants were nurses working in the inpatient clinics. 49.9% had a tenure of 1-5 years. 52.0% had received advanced cardiac life support training, and 19.6% had obtained and used automatic external defibrillators. 63.8% had performed advanced cardiac life support on a patient. In our study, the general level of advanced cardiac life support knowledge of the participants was found to be low. There was no significant difference in advanced cardiac life support scores in terms of gender, age, occupation, workplace, and tenure (p=0.604; p=0.986; p=0.927; p=0.982; p=0.295, respectively). Conclusion: Providing in-service resuscitation training to healthcare workers in line with current guidelines and supporting them with practical applications can provide quality knowledge and skills and increase their awareness of their responsibilities.

An Assessment of Surface Contamination and Dermal Exposure to 5-Fluorouracil in Healthcare Settings by UPLC-MS/MS Using a New Atmospheric Pressure Ionization Source

5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) is a well-known cytostatic drug, which is often used in cancer treatments. Yet, it is also a very dangerous compound for people who are occupationally exposed to it for a long time, such as pharmacy employees, nurses and cleaning staff. We aimed to improve and implement a LC-MS/MS method for 5-FU quantification on surface contamination samples collected with swabs in a pharmacy department and outpatient nursing station of a university hospital. To improve the existing methods to quantify 5-FU, we compared a LC-MS/MS method using the frequently applied electrospray ionization source (ESI) with a UniSpray ionization source (USI). To determine the contamination of 5-FU in a pharmacy department preparing 5-FU infusion bags, which are then given to patients in the outpatient nursing stations, we collected multiple surface swabs of the laminar flow cabinets and frequently touched objects, before the preparation and administration of 5-FU and afterwards. Furthermore, we sampled the protective gloves and the bare hands of employees of the pharmacy department, involved in the preparation of the infusion bags. Using the USI source, we were able to reach the lowest limit of quantification (LOQ). With this technique, we were able to detect 5-FU contamination on the laminar flow cabinets and frequently used objects in the pharmacy department and the outpatient nursing station in the very low ng/cm2 range. This contamination was mostly higher after preparation or administration than before. While we also found 5-FU on the protective gloves, we almost found no 5-FU on the skin of the pharmacy technicians preparing the 5-FU infusion bags. In conclusion, our method was able to detect very low concentrations of 5-FU contamination, but the contamination we found is very unlikely to result in any issues for the personnel working in these areas.

Psychological Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Health Care Workers of a Field Hospital in UN Peacekeeping Mission

Background: The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly affected the healthcare system worldwide as well as the psychological state of all. The objective of the current study was to assess the psychological conditions of the healthcare workers in Enhanced Level 1+ Hospital, Bouar, Central African Republic (CAR). This assessment can help in the guideline development and implication psychological interventions which in turn can improve the quality of life, working environment and decision-making capabilities of health care workers during widespread pandemic. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 40 medical personnel working in Enhanced Level 1+ Hospital, Bouar, Central African Republic. The study was performed from June 2022 to August 2022. Assessment of psychological status of military healthcare providers was done by analyzing the results derived from the Mental health survey, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale (GAD-7) and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Hospital records were analyzed to assess the changes in workload. Results: The working hour increased significantly from Pre Covid to Post Covid period (1920±34.1 hours/week to 2120±67.3 hours/week) although the number of weekly patients in OPD and Emergency decreased slightly from 51.9 to 40.6. Elevated mental stress was observed during outbreak (average PSS-10 score in June 22 was 20.4 which reduced to 9.7 in August). The same pattern was observed in case of GAD-7 score (15.6 to 10.8) and PHQ-9 score (12.4 to 6.1). The percentage of concerns regarding Covid19 was high during the outbreak, 37/40 (92.5%), which decreased after wards to 18/40 (45%). Conclusion: The UN field hospitals are inadequate to support mass outbreak like COVID 19 in the context of both staff and medical supplies. During Covid 19 outbreak, sharp rise of workload and difficulties in restocking of essential medical items played a vital role in the mental state of the medical professionals. The field hospitals in UN peacekeeping missions require intensive effort especially on disaster and epidemic management during pre-deployment training. Moreover, reconsidering distribution of human resources in field hospitals is also required. Bangladesh Armed Forces Med J Vol 57 No (1) June 2024, pp 35-42

Decent Work as An Impact Factor on The Human Capital of Companies in Tulancingo, Hidalgo

Objective: This study analyzes the elements that influence decent work in companies in Tulancingo, Hidalgo. This is because currently the personnel working in organizations infer that they do not have a decent job, due to the fact that there is no pleasant work environment, communication is not usually adequate, in addition to the fact that they do not provide training to perform their functions, which impacts on not having economic and job stability. With the results of this research, we intend to identify and relate the factors that impact human capital when having a decent job. Theoretical Framework: The study analyses related aspects of decent work, human capital and decent work, as well as human capital and decent work, the impact of decent work on social economic development, challenges in the implementation of decent work, aspects such as employment, social protection and labour rights. Design/Methodology/Approach: The methodology used in this research was a quantitative approach, with a total of 383 people from companies in the Tulancingo region, Hidalgo, considering the different sectors, in such a way as to obtain information corresponding to the variables of: employment, social protection, labor rights and social dialogue; which allowed to identify the most relevant elements that impact decent work. Findings: A measurement instrument was used that includes three dimensions of decent work, with a sample of 383 people. Among the results obtained, 53% feel comfortable in their workplace; however, only 42% feel identified with the company. This is related to working conditions, since 33% of people do not have the materials and supplies that allow them to carry out their work effectively, in addition to the fact that the workload is extreme and tiring. Social Impact: The identification of factors that influence decent work will be very useful for companies in Tulancingo, Hidalgo, because strategies can be implemented to have a better work environment, in such a way that operational efficiency is achieved within the different companies, achieving the participation of the members that make it up and having better results by meeting organizational objectives. Originality/Value: This research paper shows how social protection, labor rights and social dialogue impact employability and decent work in companies in Tulancingo, Hidalgo. The identification of factors will be of great relevance not only for organizations, but also for the personnel who work in them and contribute to their performance.

PROCEDURE FOR IDENTIFYING ARTILLERY MEANS OF DESTRUCTION

For evidence in the International Criminal Court of the crimes of the Russian Federation for strikes on civilian infrastructure, substantial evidence is required. Indeed, indisputable evidence includes fragments of missiles and munitions found at the sites of impact. The article presents the procedure for identifying enemy artillery means of destruction, which consists of eight stages. The procedure for identifying artillery means of destruction from fragments found at the scene should be comprehensive, including the determination of the type of munition, identification of the probable area of enemy firing positions from which the strike was conducted, and should include the following stages: inspection of the crater to collect informative fragments; determination of the type of munition; identification of the type of artillery system from which the fire was conducted; determination of the direction from which the artillery shell was fired; identification of the probable area of enemy firing positions. The use of 3D models for reconstructing the shell casing has been proposed, which will enable the identification of enemy types of munitions much faster and without the need for laboratory analysis. Based on the results of the munition type identification, an expert report is compiled, which may also include the names of individuals involved in the crime. Step-by-step execution of the stages in the procedure for identifying artillery shell explosions, starting with working at the crater and ending with comparative measurements, including the use of 3D models, will optimize and facilitate the work of experts at the scene and speed up the process of providing information to investigators. Additionally, applying the stages of the procedure will enable the creation of a database of identified fragments for further study and comparison during the experts' work. Thus, the proposed procedure for identifying fragments of enemy artillery munitions collected from the scene will significantly ease the work of military personnel and forensic experts, facilitate cooperation between forensic laboratories and law enforcement agencies at both national and international levels, and ultimately contribute to the successful investigation of war crimes.

Investigating the Status of Mothers and Newborns' Access to Safe and Quality Care from the Perspective of Midwifery Personnel Working in Government Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aim The present study was conducted to determine the status of mothers’ and newborns' access to safe and quality care from the perspective of midwifery personnel. Background Safe and quality care is recognized as a principle in providing healthcare to mothers and newborns. Methods This was a cross-sectional study conducted through random sampling on 270 midwifery personnel working in government hospitals of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in 2023. The data were collected using a questionnaire created by a researcher and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tests in SPSS-22 statistical software at a significance level of less than 0.05. Results The average age of the participants was 34.41 ± 7.93 years. The results showed the status of mothers' and newborns' access to safe and quality care to be in the average range of 38.30 ± 6.67. The midwifery personnel have demonstrated adherence to scientific and specialized protocols regarding the way for childbirth and how to care for mothers and newborns to be the most frequent (51.5%), while the provision of emotional and psychological support to women who have given birth with newborn problems to be the least frequent (8.5%). Conclusion Midwifery personnel believe that the safe and quality care provided to mothers and newborns is adequate. Midwifery personnel are committed to following evidence-based practices, but need additional training and resources to support women in need emotionally and psychologically. This is particularly concerning given the potential impact of maternal mental health on both the mother and the newborn.

Organizational and economic factors of assessing the management of accessibility and quality of medical care in the Republic of Tatarstan

BACKGROUND: Today, when assessing the availability and quality of medical care, objective criteria and indicators prevail, and the factor of patient feedback as end consumers is practically not taken into account, which does not allow us to form a comprehensive view and get closer to solving this problem. AIM: To identify the factors that have the greatest impact on patients' assessment of the availability and quality of medical care, to study the influence degree of organizational and economic problems of medical organizations on this assessment and to develop quantitative indicators for managing this indicator. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study was conducted using a questionnaire from October to December 2023 based on medical organizations of the Republic of Tatarstan. Two types of questionnaires were compiled. The first questionnaire was for consumers of medical care, covering 2,419 patients of hospitals and clinics from all cities and districts of the Republic of Tatarstan. The second questionnaire was for medical personnel. A total of 20,330 medical workers took part in the survey: 5,206 doctors, 10,841 nurses, 4,283 junior medical personnel from all types of medical organizations, including central republican hospitals, city and district hospitals and clinics of Tatarstan. The results of the questionnaires were processed by means of correlation and regression analysis using the least squares method. RESULTS: It was revealed that for patients of medical organizations the most significant factors in assessing the quality of medical care were: (1) queues and constant waiting (50.5% of respondents); (2) inability to see a specialist (48.9%); (3) unavailability of diagnostic procedures (biochemical blood test, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound; 40.7%); (4) inattention, indifference of medical workers (27.5%). Factors in the work of medical institutions and personnel that had the greatest impact on patients' assessments of the indicator of availability and quality of medical care were identified: stress at work, overload and high work pressure, dissatisfaction with salary. The regression coefficients of the identified factors allow them to be used as indicators of management decisions aimed at increasing the importance of availability and quality of medical care. CONCLUSION: Patient assessments obtained by medical organizations as a result of feedback allow not only to bring the level of availability and quality of medical care as close as possible to the expectations and needs of patients, but also to identify areas of management influence to improve it.

The Mistress of Bond: Eileen Sullivan, and the Role of Cutting the Cloth of James Bond's Wardrobe and Beyond

This article spotlights the work of Eileen Sullivan and her career as a wardrobe mistress, later wardrobe supervisor, which included working on the James Bond films from Dr No (1962) until You Only Live Twice (1967). It will further consider how her career and role as a wardrobe mistress and supervisor changed within the British film industry from the mid-1940s until the mid-1980s, through personal papers shared by her family with me. Alongside this, the article draws upon papers available in the Film Finances Archive, the British Film Institute (BFI) and the British Library. This article will work to redress the absence in scholarship on the labour provided by costume workers below that of the costume designer, which as Melanie Williams (2016) has previously recognised, has been rendered invisible despite their costume work appearing on screen that contributes to the overall visual coherence of a film’s design. It will also address the difficulties of researching the work of wardrobe personnel who have hitherto remained unacknowledged in broader scholarship, and analyse the role of the wardrobe mistress and supervisor including agency and labour, and the impact of caring responsibilities on this ‘gendered’ role.

A Psychometric Development and Evaluation of the Flow State Scale for Caregiving Tasks Among Clinical Nurses.

The extensive research already conducted in numerous non-healthcare disciplines has consistently demonstrated the effectiveness of flow in alleviating work-related stress and boosting employee engagement in the workplace. Despite the potential benefits to nursing of improving flow, no valid instrument is currently available to measure the work-related flow experience of clinical nurses. This study was designed to develop the Flow State Scale for Caregiving Tasks (FSS-CT) and to evaluate its psychometric properties in the context of clinical nurses. This study, guided by the flow theory of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1975), employed a three-phase approach to developing and evaluating the psychometric properties of the FSS-CT. Five hundred thirty-six full-time clinical nurses working in hospitals of various levels in Taiwan were recruited via cluster random sampling to participate in an anonymous online survey. The content validity of the developed scale was established through expert panel verification, criterion-related validity was assessed by correlating the scale with the Work-related Flow Inventory, and construct validity was evaluated via explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses. Scale reliability was determined using Cronbach's α coefficient. The FSS-CT, a 12-item Likert scale comprising four domains, was developed. These domains capture the elements of nurses' work-related flow, including professional confidence, merging of action and awareness, balance between skill and challenge, and autotelic experience. The FSS-CT demonstrated high content validity (content validity index > .90) and satisfactory criterion-related validity (coefficient = .55, p < .001). Furthermore, the scale was found to have excellent internal consistency (Cronbach's α = .91). Factor analyses yielded a four-factor structure accounting for 69.34% of the total variance, indicating a good fit for the final model based on recommended goodness-of-fit indices. The FSS-CT is a viable and dependable instrument for assessing the work-related flow experiences of nurses, with the measured outcomes offering to nursing administrators valuable insights into or directions for personnel development and work allocation initiatives.

Unsung Hero: Artificial Lift Boosts Production Without Breaking the Bank

_ In the quest to cost-effectively boost production, operators are experimenting with artificial lift methods and how digital tech can boost its performance. Artificial lift experts are increasingly adding artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and autonomous operations into their workflows because these data-driven technologies are demonstrating they can generate uplift when they are thoughtfully developed and deployed. Operators are also looking at the performance of high-pressure gas lift (HPGL) wells compared to wells using electrical submersible pumps (ESPs) for artificial lift. Finally, operators sometimes have to decide whether to risk replacing equipment that seems to be functioning, even if at subpar levels, in a bid to increase production. Digital Boost Optimized gas lift workflows and autonomously implemented ESP set points are helping ExxonMobil and Vital Energy produce more oil. Gas lift is a popular artificial lift method partly because the system is simple, robust, and inexpensive to operate, but optimizing it has historically been time-consuming. SPE 219553 outlines ExxonMobil’s approach to automating gas lift optimization for wells in the Permian Basin. The resulting workflow, which relies on AI and ML, generated a 2.2% uplift in production at the more than 1,300 wells where it was deployed, without requiring changes to surface or downhole equipment or generating additional work for personnel. Derek Burmaster, production optimization engineer for ExxonMobil Upstream Integrated Solutions, said during SPE’s Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition (ALCE) in August that one of the big benefits of applying the closed-loop iterative well-by-well gas lift optimization workflow is that it removes the need for an engineer or specialist to have to go into the field repeatedly to change injection rates and analyze the well’s data. “For each well, that might take a few hours, at least,” he said. “We’ve done this on hundreds and hundreds of wells, and it happens every month without anybody, any manpower, or anything. So that’s one of the huge benefits of doing this in a data-driven manner.” Gas lift is so robust that it can be challenging to diagnose if the system is operating in a suboptimal state, the paper noted. Changes in a well’s water cut or productivity can cause a previously optimized system to lose efficiency, which may not otherwise be known for years. ExxonMobil was seeking a method to optimize gas lift that would continuously monitor the state of the system and respond immediately. The resulting closed-loop software iteratively performs multirate tests, analyzes the results, and remotely implements set-point changes to optimize the wells. “The optimization process is most effective in an iterative form, in which each multirate test produces a model that suggests a given change,” the paper stated. While each model produces its own optimal injection rate, subsequent models may point to the same injection rate, and thus changes are not always made, Burmaster noted. Even if an initially suggested set point is not optimal, it will “push the well in the right direction,” which improves the starting point for the next test and helps the well reach an optimal set point over the course of a few iterations, according to the paper. The workflow was tested in two different stages, with the first 3-month stage requiring manual approval of the recommended set points.

INVASTIGATION OF PATIENT AND HOSPITAL PERCEPTIONS OF CHILDREN PARTICIPATING IN EDUCATION AT THE HOUSE OF COMPASSION

This study was conducted to determine the perceptions of children, one of whose relatives was undergoing chemotherapy treatment and who participated in education at the House of Compassion, about the patient and hospital perceptions and their views on the House of Compassion. Case study design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. Criterion sampling, one of the purposeful sampling types, was used to determine the study group. The study group consisted of 20 children who participated in the training at the House of Compassion in a hospital in Ankara and one of whose relatives was undergoing chemotherapy treatment. In the study, "Demographic Information Form" was used to collect information about children and parents, "Child Interview Form" and "Children's Pictures" were used to determine children's perceptions of patients, hospital and House of Compassion. The data obtained were analyzed using the descriptive analysis technique. As a result of the research, it was observed that children knew the definition of the hospital, the personnel working in the hospital, and the practices carried out, and emphasized the healing and therapeutic aspects of the hospital. Children reported coming to the House of Compassion to play games, have fun, and have a good time. It was determined that children felt happy and sound in the House of Compassion and that they liked the House of Compassion. As a result, it can be said that the House of Compassion has positive effects on children's perceptions of the patient and the hospital.

The Effect of Sports Club Employees' Levels of Emotional Intelligence and Compassionate Love on Mobbing Perceptions

This research aims to reveal the effect of sports club employees' emotional intelligence and compassionate love levels on mobbing perceptions. The research study group consists of 184 personnel working in sports clubs in Izmir. The survey method was used as the data collection technique of the research. A personal information form to gather personal information of the participants, "Negative Behaviours Scale" developed by Einarsen &amp;amp; Raknes (1997) and adapted into Turkish by Cemaloğlu (2007) to measure mobbing perception of the participants, "Emotional Intelligence Scale" developed by Schutte et al. (1998) and adapted into Turkish by Şahin (2006), and the " Compassionate Love Scale" developed by Sprecher &amp;amp; Fehr (2005) and adapted into Turkish by Akın &amp;amp; Eker (2012) were used as data collection tools. The data gathered were analysed by using a statistical program. While the emotional intelligence levels of sports club employees were found to be a significant predictor of their perceptions of mobbing, their levels of compassionate love were found to have no significant effect.

Public safety personnel’s perceptions of mental health training: an assessment of the Emotional Resilience Skills Training

ABSTRACT Public safety personnel (PSP) work experiences necessitate diverse and frequent exposures to potentially psychologically traumatic events (PPTEs) and other occupational stressors, which may explain the higher prevalence of mental health disorders and suicidal ideation among PSP relative to the general population. Consequently, PSP require emotional coping skills and evidence-informed mental health training to navigate arduous situations. The Emotional Resilience Skills Training (ERST) is a pilot 13-week mental health training program led by a peer and based on the robustly evidenced Unified Protocol for the Transdiagnostic Treatment of Mental Disorders. The study assessed whether PSP: perceived the ERST as improving their mental health or their management of stressors; applied the associated knowledge and skills; and would recommend ESRT to other PSP. Data were collected using a self-report survey and focus groups. A total of 197 PSP (58% male) completed a self-report survey and 72 PSP (33% female) participated in a sector-specific focus group to assess the ERST. The results indicate that PSP perceived ERST as helpful when applied. Almost all participants would recommend the training to other PSP. PSP expressed the ongoing need for mental health skills and knowledge, but also identified mental health training gaps during early-career training and stages.

Oral healthcare beliefs among home care services personnel; a cross-sectional study in south-eastern Norway

BackgroundThere is little knowledge about home care services personnel competencies and beliefs concerning oral healthcare for home-dwelling, dependent older adults. This study aims to map oral healthcare beliefs among home care services personnel, and have the following question: How do the education level, years of work experience and training in oral health have impact on home care services personnel oral healthcare beliefs?MethodsA cross-sectional study among home care services personnel working with older people receiving home care services was conducted across four municipalities in south-eastern Norway. The questionnaire consisted of background information (gender, education level, years of work experience, training in oral healthcare, employment status) and the nursing Dental Coping Beliefs scale. Ethics approval for this study was obtained from the Norwegian Centre for Research Data.ResultsTwo hundred and sixty-two homecare services personnel responded to the questionnaire, 16.5% males and 83.5% females; 40.5% had had training in oral healthcare. Home care services personnel believed that gum diseases and cavities can be prevented by dental flossing (61.4%) and toothbrushing (98.4%). 59% disagreed that preventing sickness and medicines from destroying teeth is impossible. However, the majority of the home care services personnel were uncertain about how oral mucosal disorders can be treated. Having more than three years of higher education was positively associated with being in higher quartiles of oral healthcare beliefs, and external locus of control, and having training in oral healthcare was positively associated with being in the lower quartiles of internal locus of control and self-efficacy dimensions. Males were more likely to be in the lower quartile of oral healthcare beliefs, which wasn’t positive.ConclusionIn the population studied, the home care services personnel beliefs about oral healthcare improved with an increasing level of education and having had training in oral healthcare. This suggests that home care services personnel need more education and training in oral healthcare.

Order Management in the Era of Customization

The economic growth and development of the country largely depends on success in the main industries, where mechanical engineering plays a key role. The economies of different countries rely on industrial enterprises that satisfy people’s needs through the production of goods and services. To ensure competitiveness in a dynamically changing market, continuous improvement and development of enterprises is required. In the current conditions, mechanical engineering enterprises increasingly need to adapt to each individual customer, which in turn forces them to rebuild enterprises to the parameters typical for single or small-scale production. The production process is the joint work of tools, equipment and personnel through which products are produced. The complexity of the process of releasing new products is due to the involvement of a large number of departments involved in this process. Order execution is based primarily on the management of production systems. One of the most important processes in enterprise management is the order management process.The purpose of this study is to determine the methods of optimizing the order management process and reducing the influence of the internal cooperation factor on the increase of the period of its implementation at machine-building enterprises. As a methodological basis such general scientific methods as analysis, synthesis, comparison and contrast were used. As the information base, the article analyzes the works of modern authors who consider the issues of order management and such an element of the organizational structure as internal cooperation between departments, their influence on the internal processes of the enterprise and the timing of order execution. The features of the planning process for a single type of production are considered. In the course of the work, the main reasons for the shift in previously determined order completion dates, the most important indicators for order fulfillment, the peculiarities of the planning process at the unit type of production were considered, as well as the most frequently encountered problems during project implementation were identified. In connection with the trend towards changes and development of enterprises, in terms of changes in order management processes for customized products, an increase in the number of created enterprises and an increase in the share of customized products, a conclusion was made about the relevance of studying the order management process in a single type of production at machine-building enterprises. Conclusions are drawn about the need for further study of the issues under consideration. The materials can be used in companies in the real sector of the economy, in administrative structures and in the educational process.