Work Place Research Articles

Presentation of the artist in the regional journal periodical

The artistic component of the literary-artistic and public-political magazine Literary Ternopil» (2008–2019) was formed by publications that show the current state of painting in the region through familiarization with the personalities of artists and their creative work. The article highlights and analyzes typical textual means of presenting the artist in the specialized section «Artist of the Number». As a result of the research, it was found that the text presentation is based on the involvement of elements of drawing, which are manifested in the depiction of heroes in action, retelling of life situations, depiction of the area, interiors, etc. The plot-compositional organization of the texts includes biographical, everyday, socio-political, historical, psychological contexts, to reflect which the authors provide data on education, places of creative work, participation in exhibitions, obtaining titles, cooperation with various artists, describe external signs, worldview and inner qualities of artists. Expressions of art critics, connoisseurs of painting, and artists themselves are used compositionally. The presenters of the artists are the titles of the publications in which the starting point of the image is formed. It remains constant or changes: it can be individual / collective, synchronous / diachronic, shift in space (natural environment, premises, native land, abroad), have an emotional / intellectual dimension, focus on a situation or involve a whole range of information. An important component of the presentation is the art history characteristic in combination with evaluative and figurative expressions. For this purpose, artistic means of speech and stylistically marked vocabulary (names of subjects of professional activity, artistic directions, styles, and techniques), names of famous Ukrainian artists, names of iconic paintings, their cycles, names of exhibitions, etc., are involved. All these aspects are aimed at reflecting the spiritual, intellectual, creative development of the artist.

Compliance to OSHA 2007 Legislation in TVET Education and Training Centres, Kisumu County, Kenya

Occupational Health and Safety refers to an academic discipline area which is related to the protection of the safety, health and wellbeing of people in any kind of profit generating activity. In TVET institutions the role of promoting and protecting safety, health and environment in education is even more significant since the courses offered there are practical in nature hence the risk of injury is higher. The main objective of this study was to investigate compliance to the legislation of Occupational Safety, Health and of safe systems of work as stipulated in the OSHA 2007 in public TVET Education Institutes in Kisumu County, Kenya. Descriptive survey was employed by the researcher for collection of statistical data to describe the compliance to OSHA 2007 in Kisumu County, Kenya. The research targeted 26 registered public TVET institutions, 26 principals, 416 trainers, 234 workshop technicians and 32,000 trainees in Kisumu County, Kenya. The researcher adopted stratified random sampling. The sample size obtained was 24 public TVET institutions, 24 principals, 203 trainers, 148 workshop technicians and 395 trainees. Quantitative statistical data and qualitative statistical data was obtained by the use of tools such as questionnaires for quantitative data and observation checklist for qualitative data. The researcher obtained data which was then analysed thematically. The software used for the analysis is the Statistical Package for Social Sciences software. The data was then presented using descriptive statistics. The findings: compliance to OSHA 2006, Occupational Safety, Health risk management and safe working systems were neglected in most TVET institutions in Kisumu County Kenya. The study recommends that; emphasis be placed in knowledge, awareness and compliance on the OSHA 2007 in public TVET institutions, the OSHA 2007 statutes be enforced in TVET Education institutions, the top leadership in TVET Education institutions to comply and enforce OSHA 2007 in the work places.

Issues of developing an employee motivation system for energy sector companies

As the object of research in the paper practical solutions in terms of material and non-material incentives for personnel in energy companies as well as methodological guidelines justifying their implementation are chosen. The subject area chosen is the processes of personnel motivation in energy companies in Russia. The objective of the study is to formulate directions for improving this work based on the analysis of information presented in the open press about existing approaches to building a system of personnel motivation in energy companies, taking into account modern transformations in the industry and the demand for innovative development. The methods used in this article include theoretical analysis of scientific literature on personnel motivation in relation to the development of the energy sector, graphical method, analysis of statistical data, analysis of documents covering decisions on personnel motivation in energy companies and the application of advanced digital technologies in management. The main result of the study is the conclusion that the basis for the development of the motivation system should be the perception of employees not as one of the company's resources, but as its value asset, the growth of their involvement for the benefit of achieving the goals and objectives which implies a change in the approach to the personnel motivation system, namely, the strengthening of the personalised component. This approach will allow to focus on incentives, tangible and intangible, oriented to each specific specialist, according to his/her role, contribution and prospects for the organisation. Tangible non-monetary incentives may (with equal amounts in terms of monetary equivalent) differ depending on the employee's interests, his/her needs (education, sports, examinations, hobbies, etc.) and the needs of their family. Non-material incentives related to the formal and informal status and personal brand of an employee in the organisation should also be individualised. This implies the use of AI to process an array of information about existing employees and determine their real contribution to the company's development, their performance at their current place of work, and to develop individualised motivational proposals with subsequent measurement of their performance.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder among Paediatricians During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has put healthcare professionals at risk of developing mental health issues. Primarily, because of their increased chances of being affected and fulfilling their job commitments despite insufficient knowledge about the new disease and its management. Hence, it is essential to assess the burden of such mental health issues amongst healthcare providers. Objective: To determine the frequency and severity of generalized anxiety disorder among paediatricians during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study conducted in Department of Paediatrics (unit 1), King Edward Medical University/ Mayo Hospital Lahore, duration of 03 months. After IRB approval, an online survey form was developed based on GAD-7 Scale as an assessment tool for assessing anxiety among paediatricians. A survey form was dispersed using social media to pediatricians of different ages and working statuses. The responses were recorded and assessed using SPPSS. Quantitative variables (age, GAD-score) were summarised as mean and standard deviation. Qualitative variables (gender, place of work, individual GAD- component score) were summarised as frequency and percentages. Results: A total of 147 responses were received, out of which 13 were excluded. The remaining 134 were analysed through SPSS 26. Out of these, 106 (79.1%) turned out to be suffering from new-onset anxiety. Amongst these 106 paediatricians, 69 (65.1%) were females, and 37(35.9%) were males (p-value 0.013). The severity of anxiety was mild, moderate and severe in 62 (46.3%), 37 (27.6%) and 7 (5.2%) of paediatricians, respectively. Conclusion: More than three-fourths of paediatricians had higher GAD 7 scores during the COVID-19 pandemic suggesting generalized anxiety disorder.

COVID-19 information sources, knowledge, attitude, control practices and the predictors among health workers during the pandemic in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed into an endemic COVID-19 disease and health workers continue to be at high risk. The situation requires continued use of COVID-19 control measures by health workers and this will likely depend on their sources of information/knowledge/attitude about COVID-19 and previous use of COVID-19 control measures. We explored the COVID-19 information sources, knowledge, attitude, control practices, and the predictors, among health workers in Ebonyi state, Nigeria. We implemented an online-offline analytical cross-sectional survey from March 12 to May 9, 2022 among all categories of health workers (clinical/non-clinical, public/private) working/living in Ebonyi state who gave consent and were selected via convenience/snowballing sampling. Data was collected with a structured self-administered/interviewer-administered questionnaire via WhatsApp/KoBoCollect. Descriptive/inferential analyses were done including multivariate generalized linear models. 1276 health workers were surveyed. The commonest individual source of information about COVID-19 was health workers (used by 83.8%), followed by radio (67.9%), television (59.6%), family members/relatives/friends (57.9%) etc. The main individual source of information for majority of the participants was health workers (for 35.0%) followed by radio (24.5%), television (14.4%) etc. The most trusted individual source of information for majority of the participants was health workers (for 39.4%) followed by radio (26.0%), television (14.3%) etc. Interpersonal sources were the main/most trusted source of information for the majority (48.0%/49.8%) followed by traditional media (39.4%/40.6%) and internet/social media/SMS (12.6%/9.6%). 42.3%, 81.3%, and 43.0% respectively had good knowledge, good attitude, and good control practice about COVID-19. The most important predictors of the main/most trusted sources of information about COVID-19 were place of work (public/private), level of place of work (primary-secondary/tertiary), age, and years of working experience. Good knowledge about COVID-19, good attitude towards COVID-19, strong COVID-19 experience/perception, working at a tertiary facility, tertiary education, and decrease in years of working experience were strong predictors of good control practice about COVID-19. This study’s evidence regarding the commonest/main/most trusted information sources and control practice about COVID-19 should be considered by later COVID-19/similar health emergencies’ policy actions to optimise emergency health information dissemination and use of control measures by health workers in Ebonyi state/Nigeria/other similar settings.

Pediatric Occupational Therapists' Perspectives on Sleep: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

Insufficient sleep is common among children seeking occupational therapy services but is rarely a focus of therapy despite sleep's critical impact on health. To examine pediatric occupational therapists' experiences, views, and confidence in addressing sleep concerns in their practice as well as barriers to and supports for doing so. A qualitative descriptive study with thematic analysis of data from 1-hr virtual interviews. Rapport building, multiple-coder analysis, and member checking were used to ensure reliability and validity. Interviews were conducted remotely at each participant's preferred time and location. Pediatric occupational therapists (N = 20) practicing across multiple settings in the United States were recruited through emails directed to their place of work and social media posts. A goal of 20 participants was set a priori with the goal of thematic saturation. A semistructured interview guide. Participants were predominately cisgender (95%), female (85%), and White, non-Hispanic (90%). Overall, they voiced the importance of sleep but reported almost never writing sleep-related goals. Reported barriers that affected the participants' ability to fully address sleep in practice included therapists' lack of confidence and knowledge and low caregiver buy-in. The findings identify themes on the basis of which actionable steps toward promoting occupational therapists as sleep champions can be developed. Future implications include increasing sleep education opportunities, enhancing awareness of sleep health's impact on goal areas, and facilitating discussions about occupational therapy's role within the medical system and family system in supporting sleep. Plain-Language Summary: This qualitative study identifies what helps and hinders occupational therapists in addressing the sleep health concerns of their clients. We give occupational therapy clinicians and educators key supports to seek out or barriers to address.

FEATURES OF PROFESSIONAL BURNOUT IN EMPLOYEES OF FIRE SAFETY ORGANISATIONS

The article presents the results of a study on the characteristics of professional burnout among employees of fire safety organisations. The research methods are: “The Measurement of Experienced Burnout” methodology (C. Maslach, S. Jackson, adapted by N. E. Vodopyanova); the “Causes of Emotional Discomfort” questionnaire (L. V. Kulikov); the “Assessment of Professional Stress” methodology (Weissman questionnaire). The analysis of the research results, as well as data processing using the Mann-Whitney U-test showed that among employees in the field fire safety with different work experience, there are significant differences on the scales: the low level of depersonalisation, concern about the reliability of the place of work, lack of rest, dissatisfaction with relationships with friends and acquaintances, professional stress.

Team players and helpers – describing professional identity among finnish physicians in a cross-sectional study

BackgroundEvery physician has a unique professional identity. However, little is known about the diversity of identities among physicians. This study aimed to quantitatively assess the professional identity of physicians in Finland using descriptions of professional identity.MethodsThis study was part of a larger cross-sectional Finnish Physician 2018 Study. The target population consisted of all Finnish physicians under the age of 70 (N = 24,827) in 2018. The sample was drawn from physicians born on even numbered days (N = 11,336) using the Finnish Medical Association register. A total of 5,187 (46%) physicians responded. Professional identity was examined by 27 given characterisations using a five-point Likert scale. Multivariate logistic regression was used in assessing how place of work, graduation year and gender were associated with identity descriptions.ResultsThe descriptions which most physicians identified with were “member of a working group/team” (82%), “helper” (82%), and “health expert” (79%); the majority reported these as describing them very or quite well. Identity descriptions such as “prescriber of medications” (68% vs. 45%), “prioritiser” (57% vs. 35%) and “someone issuing certificates” (52% vs. 32%) were more popular among junior than senior physicians. The biggest differences between the genders were found in the descriptions “provider of comfort” (62% vs. 40%) and “someone engaged in social work” (45% vs. 25%), with which women identified more frequently than men.ConclusionsStrong identification as a member of a team is an important finding in the increasingly multiprofessional world of health care. Importantly, most physicians shared several core professional identity descriptions (i.e., helper, health expert) that reflect the traditional image of an exemplary doctor.

Understanding, being, and doing of bioethics; a state-level cross-sectional study of knowledge, attitude, and practice among healthcare professionals.

The field of bioethics examines the moral and ethical dilemmas that arise in the biological sciences, healthcare, and medical practices. There has been a rise in medical negligence cases, complaints against healthcare workers, and public dissatisfaction with healthcare professionals, according to reports from the Indian Medical Council and other healthcare associations. We intend to assess the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice of bioethics among the registered healthcare professionals (HCPs) of Maharashtra, India. A State-level online survey was conducted among the registered HCPs (n = 2143) casing all five regions of the Maharashtra state using a pre-tested self-administered questionnaire. The responses were expressed as mean, and proportions with their standard deviation and 95% CI respectively. Binary logistic regression and a multivariate logistic model were used to determine factors associated with knowledge, attitude, and practice of bioethics. Of the 2143 registered HCPs in Maharashtra included in this study, most of them (65.2%) had adequate knowledge of bioethics. Adequate knowledge was associated with lower age, profession (nurses and dentists), employment in the private sector, HCPS at Marathwada and Pune, and higher educational attainment. About 3 in 5 HCPs (59.4%) had a favorable attitude towards the ethical practice of bioethics, and was associated with profession, place of work, region of practice, and work experience. The distribution of unethical bioethics practices among 10 items was proportionally high, and only 34.4% reported good/fair practice. The common unethical practices in the state were allowing patients to be examined by interns, and not informing them about professional misconduct to the regulatory bodies. Most HCPs had adequate knowledge of bioethics, which is encouraging and would favor the laying foundation for forming a good bioethics framework. Only 3/5 HCPs demonstrated a favorable attitude, and the observed unethical practice is alarmingly common. A serious consideration to evaluate the compliance level of bioethics practice periodically and measures to educate, sensitize, and train bioethics among HCPs in Maharashtra is warranted.

Nietzsche’s three metamorphoses of the spirit and Schopenhauer’s primordial suffering: an organizational culture change model redefining spirituality in the workplace

PurposeThe paper redefines workplace spirituality (WS/WPS) by transcending the existential vacuum (in psychiatric terms a sense of lack of meaning of human existence and thus of work), leading to the development of workplace creativity, productivity and satisfaction, targeting operational profitability and organizational optimization.Design/methodology/approachSpirituality is analyzed philosophically, following the Nietzschean definition in response to Schopenhauer’s primordial suffering. Philosophical syncretism yields a viable organizational culture change model of spiritualizing the workplace. For this purpose, specific techniques are proposed which are combined with those already applied to various large companies and organizations.FindingsSpirituality in the workplace acts as a catalyst for developing beneficial qualities by increasing employee job satisfaction, organizational efficiency and business profitability, when equally responding to stakeholders’ needs.Practical implicationsThe suggested change model holistically fosters organizational, operational, individual and collective effectiveness through work place spirituality redefined.Originality/valueFor the first time spirituality in the workplace is discussed under a brand new perspective, resulting in an interdisciplinary emerging model, contributing to the field by providing guidance to academics and practitioners to its auspicious implementation through organizational culture change.

PRJAH PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH JOURNAL OF ARTS & HUMANITIES www.prjah.org An International Open Access, Peer-reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact of Work life Conflict, Social Relationship and Job Performance towards Work place Stress

In the present organizational scenario, workplace stress has become a massive challenge due to its connection with psychological, physical, and emotional strain. Considering the importance of such an important aspect, this paper examines the factors that affect workplace stress in the private banking sectors of Sindh Province, Pakistan. This is a quantitative study and utilized cross-sectional data collected from the front-line managers, employing a survey questionnaire. The researchers utilized 280 valid samples to conclude the study. Using the SPSS version 27.0 for Windows, the study's results reveal a significant positive effect of work-life conflict and social relationships on the workplace stress. On the other hand, the study found a negative impact of job performance on workplace stress among the line managers of private sector banks in Sindh, Pakistan. These findings can help company leaders develop and implement quality-of-life strategies and other measures to decrease workplace stress and improve the quality of life of employees and their families, thereby creating social change. The study outcomes would help settle the organizational conflicts that push employees towards deep pressure and stress. Finally, scientific research can play an essential role in the stability of Pakistan's economy by supporting the financial sector. The study may be a robust layout of decreasing pressure and stress among the employees of different sectors.

Investigating the Relationship between Organizational Happiness and Quality of Work Life in Teaching Hospitals of Yazd in 2023

Background: A healthy organization is a place which is productive, capable, and efficient enough to deal with the competitive world. The quality of work life is important, not only to improve life at working environment but also the life outside work place; there the present study examines the relationship between organizational happiness and work life in teaching hospitals in Yazd city in 2023.
 
 Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the form of a multi-stage random sampling on 215 people and among the personnel of teaching hospitals in Yazd city. Data collection tool included two standard questionnaires regarding an organizational happiness and the quality of work life. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and independent t-student test, one-way ANOVA and Pearson's correlation coefficient test with SPSS 26 software.
 Results: The findings indicated that there was no significant relationship between organizational happiness and any of the demographic variables. In addition, only the education variable (p = 0.011) had a significant relationship with the quality of life variable. Pearson's correlation test also showed that there was a positive and significant relationship between all the components of organizational happiness and the quality of work life.
 Conclusion: According to the results of this study, it is necessary for managers and officials to consider organizational happiness and its important components in organizations by adopting appropriate strategies and providing necessary conditions for its promotion.

Experiences and coping mechanisms during the quarantine period among the contacts of COVID-19 patients in India

IntroductionThis cross-sectional study was done to determine participants' experiences and coping mechanisms during quarantine. MethodsData were collected using a Microsoft form distributed among the general population of Mangalore city. ResultsOf the 113 participants, 41(36.3%) were quarantined at a hostel or a hotel-turned-quarantine facility. Among them, 48.8% felt that the living conditions were average or poor. 55(48.7%) participants did not disinfect their frequently touched surfaces in the quarantine facility even once a day. 27(23.9%) participants were put under quarantine along with others. 71(62.8%) participants reported anxiety during the quarantine period, which was mainly regarding COVID-19 test results [43(60.6%)]. The information provided regarding preparations required for quarantine was reported as less than adequate by 52(46%) participants. Coping mechanisms were adopted by 64(56.6%) participants. Quality of care in the quarantine period was reported to be poor among 9(8%) participants. It was poor among those >20 years (p = 0.0394), and among female participants (p = 0.01). 43(38%) participants experienced behavioural changes in the post-quarantine period. 41(36.3%) participants lived in constant fear of re-exposure to COVID-19 after completing quarantine. 39(34.5%) participants experienced stigma at their place of work. The post-quarantine experience was unpleasant among 36(31.9%) participants. It was particularly more among those aged 21–30 years (p = 0.01), those from nuclear families (p = 0.042), and those belonging to upper SES (p = 0.0021). ConclusionSeveral incorrect practices and adverse experiences were identified among participants during the quarantine and the post-quarantine period. Address of these issues, and further strengthening of coping mechanisms, is required among the quarantined population.

Career models, job satisfaction, and type of work-related behavior presented by Polish nurses: A cross-sectional post-COVID-19 study.

Nurses constitute a crucial professional group within the healthcare system. Job satisfaction and opportunities for professional development directly impact the quality of medical services provided and help prevent burnout. The study aimed to assess the preferred career model, the level of job satisfaction, and determine the type of work-related behavior presented by Polish nurses. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 795 nurses after the COVID-19 pandemic. Three standardized scales were used: My Career questionnaire to access the preferred career model, the Job Satisfaction Scale, and Work‑Related Behavior and Experience Patterns (Arbeitsbesorgenes Verhaltens und Erlebenmuster - AVEM) questionnaire assessing types of work-related behavior. Descriptive statistics, Spearman's correlation coefficient, and multiple linear regression were used for analysis of data. The results concerning the relationship between the types of work-related behavior, job satisfaction, and the preferred career model revealed that type G (healthy) was significantly and positively correlated (p < 0.05, r > 0) with the Challenge subscale of the career model (r = 0.095, p = 0.007) and job satisfaction (r = 0.136, p < 0.001). The higher the score on the Challenge subscale and greater job satisfaction, the more pronounced type G personality. The multiple linear regression models explained only 2.5 to 5% of the variability of studied questionnaire outcomes but indicated that significant, independent predictors for the My Career questionnaire subscales and AVEM raw scales for each type were additional qualifications, level of education, work experience, and place of work. Significant predictors of the job satisfaction scale were employment in private healthcare facilities and a master's degree. Nurses experience job satisfaction, but the workload, demanding daily tasks, and the sense of responsibility can lead them to feel fatigued and burnt out. The preferred career model involves Security and Stability, as well as Service and Commitment to other domains. Only a small percentage of the variability in the results of the analyzed dependent variables was explained by the explanatory variables included in the model. Med Pr Work Health Saf. 2024;75(1):19-30.

The employment of dental hygienists in European countries: Report of a European Dental Hygienists Federation/European Association of Dental Public Health Survey in 2021.

This survey aimed to investigate a range of topics relating to the employment of dental hygienists in European countries, whose National Dental Hygienists Associations (NDHAs) were members of the EDHF. During 2020/2021, an online questionnaire and participant information leaflet were distributed by email in each of the 24 countries, whose NDHA is a member of the EFDH or to an EADPH member who was likely to respond. The broad term employment of dental hygienists was taken to include current numbers, place of work (public or private clinics and other locations), whether they were currently working as dental hygienists, their pay, any planned changes in their employment and their participation in continuing education. Twenty-four countries (92%) responded. Hungary and Poland reported that fewer than 35% of their qualified dental hygienists were working as dental hygienists. In 10 countries, often for family reasons, over 40% worked part-time. In 14 countries, over 70% worked in private clinics. Average annual pay ranged from €8400 in public clinics in Poland to €106,000 in dental hygienist-owned clinics in Denmark Regular participation in continuing education was mandatory in only nine countries. Dental hygienists play a different role within the oral healthcare system in each European country. There is a wide variation in their education, places of employment, annual pay and continuing education requirements.

Nordic radiographers’ and students’ perspectives on artificial intelligence – A cross-sectional online survey

IntroductionThe integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the domain of radiography holds substantial potential in various aspects including workflow efficiency, image processing, patient positioning, and quality assurance. The successful implementation of AI within a Radiology department necessitates the participation of key stakeholders, particularly radiographers. The study aimed to provide a comprehensive investigation about Nordic radiographers' perspectives and attitudes towards AI in radiography. MethodsAn online 29-item survey was distributed via social media platforms to Nordic students and radiographers working in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands including items on demographics, specialization, educational background, place of work and perspectives and knowledge on AI. The items were a mix of closed-type and scaled questions, with the option for free-text responses when relevant. ResultsThe survey received responses from all Nordic countries with 586 respondents, 26.8% males, 72.1% females, and 1.1% non-binary/self-defined or preferred not to say.The mean age was 37.2 with a standard deviation (SD) of ±12.1 years, and the mean number of years since qualification was 14.2 SD ± 10.3 years. A total of 43% (n = 254) of the respondents had not received any AI training in clinical practice. Whereas 13% (n = 76) had received AI during radiography undergrad training. A total of 77.9% (n = 412) expressed interest in pursuing AI education. The majority of respondents were aware of the potential use of AI (n = 485, 82.8%) and 39.1% (n = 204) had no reservations about AI. ConclusionOverall, this study found that Nordic radiographers have a positive attitude toward AI. Very limited training or education has been provided to the radiographers. Especially since 82.8% reports on plans to implement AI in clinical practice. In general, awareness of AI applications is high, but the educational level is low for Nordic radiographers. Implication for practiceThis study emphasises the favourable view of AI held by students and Nordic radiographers. However, there is a need for continuous professional development to facilitate the implementation and effective utilization of AI tools within the field of radiography.

Viral genome sequencing to decipher in-hospital SARS-CoV-2 transmission events

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has highlighted the need to better define in-hospital transmissions, a need that extends to all other common infectious diseases encountered in clinical settings. To evaluate how whole viral genome sequencing can contribute to deciphering nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 transmission 926 SARS-CoV-2 viral genomes from 622 staff members and patients were collected between February 2020 and January 2021 at a university hospital in Munich, Germany, and analysed along with the place of work, duration of hospital stay, and ward transfers. Bioinformatically defined transmission clusters inferred from viral genome sequencing were compared to those inferred from interview-based contact tracing. An additional dataset collected at the same time at another university hospital in the same city was used to account for multiple independent introductions. Clustering analysis of 619 viral genomes generated 19 clusters ranging from 3 to 31 individuals. Sequencing-based transmission clusters showed little overlap with those based on contact tracing data. The viral genomes were significantly more closely related to each other than comparable genomes collected simultaneously at other hospitals in the same city (n = 829), suggesting nosocomial transmission. Longitudinal sampling from individual patients suggested possible cross-infection events during the hospital stay in 19.2% of individuals (14 of 73 individuals). Clustering analysis of SARS-CoV-2 whole genome sequences can reveal cryptic transmission events missed by classical, interview-based contact tracing, helping to decipher in-hospital transmissions. These results, in line with other studies, advocate for viral genome sequencing as a pathogen transmission surveillance tool in hospitals.

Heavily tattooed women’s emotional and embodied geographies of (non-) belonging in Wollongong, Australia

This article addresses embodied geographies of (non-) belonging for six heavily tattooed white women in Wollongong, Australia, as part of a larger project on tattooed bodies. The article employs the concept of ‘embodied belongings’ to consider the felt dimensions of how ideas, things and bodies combine in various ways produce shifting inclusionary and/or exclusionary places. Feelings of non-belonging are generated by how women’s heavily tattooed bodies combine with things alongside whiteness, Christian faith and patriarchal femininity to comprise public, familial, and work places. The direct challenge of tattooed bodies to social norms surrounding patriarchal femininity can also, however, within the socio-material relationship that comprise certain pubs and chance encounters in public places create feelings of belonging for heavily tattooed women. This article contributes an embodied spatial and relational understanding of how the faithed, racialized, and gendered politics of women’s heavily tattooed body plays out in daily life.

A Discourse Analysis on Workplace with Hymes 'Speaking Model' Between Owner and Staff In Puri Itoma Corporate kuta Lombok: A study on Ethnography of communication

Ethnography in general is communication in society. Ethnography of communication combines ethnography, description and structural and functional analysis of society and culture, and linguistics of cultural behavior that guides and helps share knowledge, art, morals, beliefs, and everything that people acquire as members of society. Communication Ethnography is an approach to understanding society and culture and reconstructing this ethnic group, especially society in general. Discourse is also very often used in communication in society, at work, offices, schools and public places, both formally and informally. Discourse in English is called discourse and is defined as expression in communicative interaction. Speech events are based on eight speech components. Hymes summarizes these components with the acronym SPEAKING. Ethnography of communication in this discussion refers to the use of language in certain community groups. A smile means, for example, eight components of speech: (1) Setting and scene, (2) Participants, (3) Ending, (4) Sequential action, (5) Key, (6) Instrument, (7) Interaction norms, and (8) Flow. This study shows that the main focus of workplace research is a professional workplace and the ability to express oneself calmly at work. However, as stated in this review article, there are several interesting studies regarding the topic of communication in workplace briefings, for example using relaxed language but still targeting different jobs and power or positions, different nationalities, even different cultures. but still respectful. with each other between the owner and sales marketing staff, as in the discussion above. Another potential growth area is the study of multilingual conversation patterns in the workplace and communication norms at press conferences. Recent research in this area explores the importance of ideology and effectiveness in multilingual communication in the workplace. The research clearly shows the importance of communication ethnography, namely the dense interaction of participants. High network density is essential. This research describes communication competence. each participant is considered to have expressed his opinion. All statements from the meeting created strong communication between the three members. At the same time, it can be assumed that the participants are owners and sellers who have long established close relations, even quite proper, relaxed, clear and concise cooperation. So, their level of cognition deserves thumbs up. Another important thing is to create clear communication in the office space. Another achievement is that Participant 2 is a sales marketer from Germany who is able to adapt to the work environment and belongs to a lower caste. But it shows the same thing as the relevant statement. However, external participants, despite coming from upper caste strata, gave conflicting statements. Even though people from different castes always try to fulfill their demands or desires in conversation.

WORK FROM HOME , WORK FROM OFFICE, DAN KESEIMBANGAN KERJA-KELUARGA

Working from home policy in Covid 19 pandemic era has brought its own challenges particularly in the management of time and energy which then affects work and family balance. This study aims to analyze the differences between the effect of work from home/WFH and work from office/WFO on work-family balance. This study was conducted using cross-sectional study research design. Work-family balance was measured using work-family balance scale. Meanwhile, work place (either work from home/WFH) or work from office/WFO) was identified from respondents’ identity. The sampling technique applied in this study was purposive random sampling. The characteristics of the research subject were married with children and worked in an office either work from home or work from office setting. Data were collected online through Google form from 19th May to 31st May 2020. The data then analyzed using t-test. There were 189 respondents from 13 Provinces from all over Indonesia. The result of the research shows that both work from home and work from office have given no different effect on work-family balance