Positive Respondents Research Articles

Analysis of Patient Examination Results with Clinical Symptoms of Gonorrhea Using Microscopic Examination at Puskesmas Dasan Agung

Tropical clinical symptoms of gonorrhea occur in men, to confirm a clinical diagnosis then use microscopic examination with gram coloring. The Puskesmas of Dasan Agung became a reference to the inspection of the STI in the city of Mataram. The purpose of this study is to identify clinical symptoms and results of microscopic examination using gram coloring. This type of research is descriptive observational which aims to know or describe the picture of a disease based on direct observation objectively. The population in this study were all patients who came with symptoms that lead to sexually transmitted diseases in January - March, totaling 13 respondents. Sampling was done by non-random purposive sampling method. This research was conducted at the Dasan Agung Health Center laboratory. The results of a study of 13 patients with clinical symptoms of STI obtained 13 positive respondents (100%) identified Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 10 male patients (67.9%) and 3 female patients (23.1%) were identified with heterosexual sexual orientation in 10 cases and 3 were homosexual.

Assessment of novel electrophysiology simulator—a survey study

BackgroundInvasive electrophysiology (EP) training requires intellectual skills related to the interpretation of intracardiac electrograms. The classic approach to the education of young electrophysiologists focused solely on theoretical knowledge and overseen procedures in patients as no real-life-like simulation of EP studies was available.ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to assess a novel tool for EP training based on fully interactive, online simulator providing real clinical experience to the users.MethodsEP simulator users access a system with simulated electrocardiogram, mimicking signals recorded by a catheter. Assessment of EP simulator by 40 electrophysiologists from 16 countries was collected via online questionnaire.ResultsThe realism of ECG signals was described as excellent or very good by 90% of responders, of intracardial signals by 82.5%. Realism of signal interactions and user experience was judged as excellent or very good by 75% and 70% accordingly. One hundred percent of users agree definitely or mostly that EP Simulator helps to translate theoretical into practical knowledge. Of responders, 97.5% would include it in EP training programs as it is extremely or very useful for training purposes in the opinion of 87.5%. Of responders, 72.5% think that training on EP simulator can potentially reduce the rate of complications. In 87.5%, the overall experience was completely or mostly satisfying and would be recommended by 100% of responders.ConclusionEP simulator is a feasible tool for training of young electrophysiologist, and it may be potentially included in the cardiologist curriculum. We should particularly emphasize the positive respondents’ assessment of EP simulator overall realism.

Elevated Delta Neutrophil Index (DNI) as a Predictor of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) In Patients with Generalized Peritonitis at Prof Dr. I.G.N.G. Ngoerah Hospital, Denpasar

Background: Generalized peritonitis is an emergency case in the field of surgery. Which includes an inflammatory process in the peritoneum. Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) is a defense response to a stressor. Delta Neutrophil Index (DNI) is a parameter that reflects the ratio of infection and inflammation. This study examines the role of DNI as a predictor of SIRS in generalized peritonitis patients at Prof. Dr. IGNG Ngoerah General Hospital. Method: Cross-sectional analytic observational research. Data collection was from July 2022 to October 2022. Patients diagnosed with generalized peritonitis were taken for blood samples. The DNI examination was carried out at the Surya Husadha Hospital Laboratory. Samples were excluded if they suffered from immunodeficiency diseases, autoimmune diseases and refused to participate. The DNI value is determined by the cut-off point on the ROC curve. Bivariate analysis using Chi square test and multivariate analysis using logistic regression test. The p value <0.05 indicates a significant result. Result: This study involved 55 respondents with 41 positive SIRS respondents and 14 negative SIRS respondents. ROC curve analysis showed the DNI value with a cut-off point of 8.9 (sensitivity 85.4% and specificity 85.7%). Bivariate analysis of the DNI 8.9 with the incidence of SIRS obtained RR 3 (p = 0.000; 95% C1 1.11- 6.90). Multivariate analysis of DNI values with the incidence of SIRS showed a significant relationship (p = 0.000). Conclusion: DNI value of 8.9 is an excellent predictor of SIRS in patients with generalized peritonitis.

Perceived Experience and Management of Covid-19 in Southeastern Nigeria

SARS-CoV-2 causes the COVID-19 pandemic. Misconceptions and perceived experience with the onset of the COVID-19 infection are attributed to variations in symptom progression and a lack of timely diagnosis. This study aimed to identify the population of people in South-Eastern Nigeria who had perceived experience with and management of COVID-19. This population-based cross-sectional study of adult patients in South-Eastern Nigeria. Data from questionnaires were collected and statistically analyzed. Four hundred twenty responses were obtained, with 200(47.6%) respondents reporting perceived COVID-19 experience and 220(52.4%) reporting positive COVID-19 test results. The mean age of respondents with perceived experience was 37.61±12.27, while respondents with positive COVID-19 tests had a lower value (40.59±13.42). In comparison, 75.5% of respondents with perceived COVID-19 experience manifested unusual symptoms sequence, whereas this phenomenon was observed in 51.8% of positive COVID-19 patients. The most commonly reported symptoms are fever or chill (100% vs. 100%), cough (86% vs. 82%), and breathing difficulty (86% vs. 82%). Respondents with perceived COVID-19 experience primarily obtain their medication from a drug store (34.0%), whereas positive COVID-19 test respondents primarily obtain their medication from a hospital (64.1%). The study concluded that a lack of testing facilities could increase perceived experience with COVID-19, resulting in fewer people being tested for COVID-19. As a result, it is suggested that government agencies develop strategies to reduce the COVID-19 surge and improve testing facilities in southeastern Nigeria.

Novel training concept utilizing a real world-like EP simulator

Abstract Background Training in the field of invasive cardiac electrophysiology (EP) is challenging and requires intellectual skills related to the interpretation of intracardiac electrograms. Classic approach to education of young electrophysiologists focused solely on theoretical knowledge and overseen procedures in patients as no real life like simulation of complete diagnostic and therapeutic EP studies was available. Purpose The purpose of this study was to assess a novel tool for EP training based on fully interactive, online simulator providing real clinical experience to the users. Methods EP Simulator replicates EP recording system routinely used in cardiac electrophysiology laboratories and therefore enable easier transition from training to clinical situation. Users are able to access a fully functional system with simulated surface electrocardiogram and intracardiac electrograms mimicking signals recorded by a catheter located at high right atrium, His bundle, coronary sinus, and right ventricular apex. Normal electrophysiology study and the following cardiac arrhythmias are available for simulation: sick sinus syndrome, AV conduction blocks, atrial ectopy, atrial flutter and fibrillation, atrio-ventricular and atrio-ventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia and ventricular tachycardias. Evaluation by 40 electrophysiologists (mean experience 8±6y) from 16 countries was collected via online questionnaire. Results Realism of ECG signals was described as excellent or very good by 90% of responders, realism of intracardial signals by 82.5%. Realism of signal interactions and user experience was judged as excellent or very good by 75% and 70%, respectively. 100% of users agree definitely or mostly that EP Simulator helps to translate theoretical into practical knowledge. 97.5% of responders would include it in EP training programs as it is extremely or very useful for training purposes in opinion of 87.5%. 72.5% of responders think that training on EP simulator can potentially reduce rate of complications. In 87.5% the overall experience of EP simulator was completely or mostly satisfying and it would be recommended by 100% of respondents. Conclusion EP simulator is a feasible tool for training of young electrophysiologist and it may be potentially included in cardiologist curriculum. We should particularly emphasize the positive respondents’ evaluation of EP simulator overall realism. Further systematic evaluation of the training progress is needed.

What Went Right? A Mixed-Methods Study of Positive Feedback Data in a Hospital-Wide Mortality Review Survey.

Toxic work culture contributes to healthcare worker burnout and attrition, but little is known about how healthcare organizations can systematically create and promote a culture of civility and collegiality. To analyze peer-to-peer positive feedback collected as part of a systematized mortality review survey to identify themes and recognition dynamics that can inform positive organizational culture change. Convergent mixed-methods study design. A total of 388 physicians, 212 registered nurses, 64 advanced practice providers, and 1 respiratory therapist at four non-profit hospitals (2 academic and 2 community). Providing optional positive feedback in the mortality review survey. Key themes and subthemes that emerged from positive feedback data, associations between key themes and positive feedback respondent characteristics, and recognition dynamics between positive feedback respondents and recipients. Approximately 20% of healthcare workers provided positive feedback. Three key themes emerged among responses with free text comments: (1) providing extraordinary patient and family-centered care; (2) demonstrating self-possession and mastery; and (3) exhibiting empathic peer support and effective team collaboration. Compared to other specialties, most positive feedback from medicine (70.2%), neurology (65.2%), hospice and palliative medicine (64.3%), and surgery (58.8%) focused on providing extraordinary patient and family-centered care (p = 0.02), whereas emergency medicine (59.1%) comments predominantly focused on demonstrating self-possession and mastery (p = 0.06). Registered nurses (40.2%) provided multidirectional positive feedback more often than other clinician types in the hospital hierarchy (p < 0.001). Analysis of positive feedback from a mortality review survey provided meaningful insights into a health system's culture of teamwork and values related to civility and collegiality when providing end-of-life care. Systematic collection and sharing of positive feedback is feasible and has the potential to promote positive culture change and improve healthcare worker well-being.

Association between Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria and Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Chronic idiopathic urticaria (CIU) is a recalcitrant skin disease characterized by pruritic wheals lasting more than six weeks in the absence of a physical cause. A case-control type of analytical study was conducted from January 2012 to August 2012 on patients of chronic idiopathic urticaria attending the outpatient department of Dermatology and Venereology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka. The objective of the study was to see the association between chronic idiopathic urticaria and Helicobacter pylori infection. In serum, IgG positive individuals, female covers about two-thirds (14 respondents with 73.3%) than male counterparts (5 respondents with 26.3%). Among the IgG negative individuals, females were again more in percentage (63.6%) and males were 36.4%. Serum IgG for H. Pylori positive respondents were highest among the students (42.1%) followed by housewives (31.6%) and in IgG negative individuals, the same trend exists. When we considered education level for IgG positivity, it was found that graduate and above educated respondents showed higher results (42.1%) and SSC level showed next incidences (26.3%). In IgG negative group, the same trend exists. We found the same positivity for IgG of H. pylori among the different food intake, heat, and sunlight exposed history respectively whereas food intake history covers more in IgG negative individuals. Most of the IgG positive respondents were ill-looking (94.7%), though IgG negative individuals were also ill-looking. Chronic idiopathic urticaria is a disorder that often baffles dermatologists and allergists alike. Without a known cause, it is nearly impossible to prescribe an effective treatment.&#x0D; Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Med. Coll. J. 2022;1(1):20-23

Acceptance Factors for the Social Norms Promoted by the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) Approach in the Rural Areas: Case Study of the Central-Western Region of Burkina Faso

Although access to sanitation has been recognized as a fundamental human right, 3.6 billion people do not enjoy this right globally. In this group, the practice of unhealthy sanitation behaviors, such as open defecation (OD), is very common. To alleviate this problem, several governments in low-income countries have adopted Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS). This is a participatory approach focused on ending OD and promoting good hygiene behaviors in target communities. This approach is centered around and highly depends upon a given community’s willingness to adopt the practices it advocates. However, the determinant factors in a community’s acceptance or refusal of these practices during and after CLTS implementation remain unclear. The aim of this paper is to highlight and categorize these factors to increase the sustainability of the approach. To achieve this, a study was conducted in the central-western region of Burkina Faso, where CLTS has successfully been deployed. We began this study by drawing a list of possible determinants through a literature review and grouping them into six categories. This enabled us to set up an evaluation matrix with scores for each factor and data collection tools. Scoring was based on the number of positive respondents for that factor. Data were then collected at the institutional, regional, local, and household levels from CLTS stakeholders to identify context-specific factors that underpinned behavior change in the surveyed villages. The literature review revealed six categories of acceptance factors. In our study, the importance of these factors according to our respondents were ranked in descending order as follows: environmental (C1 = 592), social (C2 = 390), governance (C4 = 247), territorial (C6 = 189), economic (C3 = 15), and technological (C5 = 0). The most frequently discussed factors obtained included the understanding of the health and economic consequences of OD (C1, score = 550); the popularity and reputation of Open Defecation-Free (ODF)-certified villages (C6, score = 179); men’s desire to protect their wives’ privacy (C2, score = 138); and women’s understanding of the adverse effects of OD on their children’s health (C2, score = 119). Incorporating the acceptance factors found in this study into future CLTS interventions will improve the effectiveness of the approach and increase the sustainability of ODF status in similar contexts.

Screening for Eating Disorder Using Eating Attitudes Test-26 and its Association with Eating Habits in Undergraduate Male University Students

Background: Students at colleges and universities are at a higher risk of developing an eating disorder. Insufficient data exist regarding the prevalence of eating disorders among male undergraduate university students. Objective: To determine the frequency of eating disorder and its association with eating habits, junk food and Pica consumption among male undergraduates at the University of Sindh in Jamshoro. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out between April 2018 and October 2018 at Sindh University in Jamshoro. Data was collected using Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) after getting informed consent. A total of 403 undergraduate male students filled out EAT-26 questionnaire. Items of disordered eating attitudes and behaviors were compared between the positive (having eating disorder) and negative EAT respondents using chi-square test. Results: With a cutoff value of 20 of the EAT-26, 40.9% of students were found to be at risk for an eating disorder (EAT positive). The majority of study participants (79%) reported eating junk food. Seven percent of the participants reported eating Pica (non-food particles) like sand and plastic. Eating disorder was significantly associated with all the subscales of EAT-26. However Eating disorder was not significantly associated with junk food or with pica consumption. Conclusion: A high number of male undergraduates are at risk of having eating disorder. Regular screening of male students and awareness about eating disorders is the need of time.

Description of Candida albicans Fungus in The Oral Mucosa of Patients With Fe Deficiency Anemia in RSUD Ciamis

Background &amp; Objective Indonesia is a developing country where Fe deficiency anemia is common. Fe deficiency anemia is a malnutrition disease caused by a lack of Fe in the patient's body. Fe deficiency anemia is triggered by a lack of Fe in the body for the formation of hemoglobin, causing patients to experience blood deficiency and thinning of oral mucosal epithelial cells which can cause oral candidiasis. Analyzing the description of oral candidiasis in patients with Fe deficiency anemia. Methods This study is a descriptive study that recruited a total sampling of 17 patients with Fe deficiency anemia. Oral candidiasis in Fe deficiency anemia was measured by planting on sabouraud dextrose agar (SDA) media and sugars media then observed macroscopically and microscopically from SDA and sugars cultures using a microscope. Results Based on the results of the study, 15 (88%) positive respondents and 2 (12%) negative respondents. Conclusion The results of the examination of oral candidiasis as many as 15 samples were affected by oral candidiasis caused by Candida albicans.

Evaluation of Occurrence and Factors associated with Tuberculosis amid HIV Positive Adults Attending ART Clinic in Amuria District

The prevalence of TB is increasing in many countries and is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide. Infection with HIV likewise, has emerged as the most important predisposing factor for developing TB in people co-infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The objective of study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with Tuberculosis among HIV positive adults attending ART clinic in Amuria health Centre IV in Amuria district. A cross sectional study design, descriptive in nature was used in which a total of 150 clients participated. Majority of participants were aged 30-40 with 36%, of this patients, 97(64.67%) were female and 53(35.3%) were males. TB incidence was 7.33% males were sputum positive and sputum positive females were 5.33% which totaled to 12.66% positive respondents. Among the social exposure characteristics, exposure characteristics, 60.67% responded yes to asked questions and 39.33% replied no to the questions with 28% in smoking cigarettes. Environmental factors, overcrowding showed highest percentage (16%), followed by non-permanent housing (15.33%). The findings highlight, occupation, age (31-50), low education level, smoking status, alcohol intake, and overcrowding, unemployment associated with TB co infection. There is need for on-going educational, informational and other interventions to address the risk factors of tuberculosis in HIV Adults in order to decrease the rate of TB co-infection. Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis, co-infection, HIV, ART.

Students Variables and the Development of Employability Mastery on Undergraduates Business Education Students in Federal Universities in Southern Nigeria

The study examined Students Variables and the development of employability mastery on undergraduates Business Education Students in Federal Universities in Southern Nigeria. Two research questions and two null hypotheses were developed to direct the investigation in order to fulfil the study's objectives. For the study, a survey research design was used. 440 students in their final year of business study made up the population. Data were gathered using a 20-item survey called the "Students Variables and the Development of Employability Mastery' Scale" (SVDEM). Using the Cronbach Alpha statistical method, the instrument's internal consistency was determined, and the result was a 0.95 overall reliability coefficient. In order to analyze the data and provide answers to the study questions, mean (X) and standard deviation (SD) were used. The independent t-test was used to evaluate the null hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings from data analysis showed that students’ variables significantly influenced the development of employability mastery with High Influence (HI). While the test of hypotheses revealed that, there is no significant difference in the mean rating of the positive and negative respondents on the influence of students’ attitudes and students’ interest in the development of employability mastery. Based on the study's findings, it was suggested, among other things, that school management should offer opportunities to spark students' interest in vocational courses that will improve their growth of employability mastery before graduation.&#x0D; &#x0D; Received: 26 July 2022 / Accepted: 28 October 2022 / Published: 5 November 2022

Influence of Internet of things on human psychology (internet of thoughts) for education, healthcare, and businesses

INTRODUCTION: The study investigated how technological innovations and Embedded Systems, processes, and Communication tools influence human psychology. The IoTs have succeeded to connect humans with things, and it is now preoccupied with understanding how humans react to these things by influencing our actions, reactions, and behavior.&#x0D; OBJECTIVES: To identify items that IoTs use to influence human psychology in education, healthcare, and business and to find out how IoTs utilize AI, ML, Cloud computing, NLP, ICT tools, and big data technology to overpower human psychology.&#x0D; METHODS: The methods “Behavior-oriented drive and influential function method” and the qualitative-quantitative method were used. The qualitative-quantitative method makes use of 3 research questions while behavior-oriented drive and influential function focus on statistical data.&#x0D; RESULTS: The result indicates the least score of 12 out of 15 grades for all the measurements on a behavior-oriented drive and influential function and above 90% positive respondents for the qualitative-quantitative method.&#x0D; CONCLUSION: The study concluded that the high dependency of humans on IoTs services is the reason for the IoTs influence on our thoughts, actions, and behavior.

Heterogeneity in seniors' unmet walking needs: A latent class analysis

The rapid demographic shift towards an aging society in China will bring more challenges to meeting the travel needs of older adults, especially the heterogeneity and differences in backgrounds, health, and subjective perceptions of them making it even harder. Walking, as a primary travel mode and physical activity for seniors in China, is important for them to keep involved in social life and maintain active and wellbeing while aging. Studies on the walking behavior of older adults have been focusing on realized journeys, but the research on the unmet walking needs has received insufficient attention. Moreover, most studies treated older adults as a homogeneous group. As such, this study examines how socio-demographic and built environment variables affect the unmet walking needs of older adults considering the unobserved heterogeneity by relying on subjective predictors of walking. The unmet walking needs are defined as the gaps between expected and actual walking frequencies. This is done by employing a hybrid approach integrating latent class analysis (LCA) and a zero-inflated Poisson (ZIP) regression model based on data collected from 533 older adults over 60 in China in 2021. Results of LCA show that three latent segments can be identified, i.e., Enthusiastic Walking Respondents with Excellent Health (EWEH), Positive Walking Respondents with Languishing Health (PWLH), and Fair Walking Respondents with Languishing Health (FWLH). The results of the ZIP regression model indicate that age, gender, income, elevator, and distances to the nearest bus stop are the relatively contributing factors to unmet walking needs for both three classes. Moreover, built environment factors, such as access to bus stops and distances to the nearest leisure facility, have the most significant influence on EWEH class. The findings of this study will offer insights for effective policies and interventions to build an age-friendly environment.

PRACTICE OF SELF-MEDICATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE ASSESSMENT AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS OF A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN ASSAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Objectives: The aims of this study were to collect sociodemographic, clinical data regarding practice of self-medication and to assess quality of life in healthcare workers involved taking care of COVID-19 patients. Methods: The study population consisted of 104 healthcare workers from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital directly involved in management and control of COVID-19 Pandemic. It was a cross-sectional observational study using non-probability sampling. Data were collected in a questionnaire developed by the investigators which included age, sex, and occupation, COVID-19 such as symptoms, medicines used, contraction and confirmation of COVID-19 positive, and self-medication when COVID positive, symptomatic relief, and adverse effects and usefulness of self-medication. The data for mental health were obtained in a questionnaire based on the Professional Quality of Life Scale (Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue Version 5) with responses rated on a five-point Likert scale. Results: The study consisted of 104 participants. Males were n=42 (40%) and females were n=62 (60%). Doctors n=20 (19%), Laboratory Technicians n=22 (21%), Nurses n=44 (42%), Pharmacists n=13 (13%), Ward boys n=3 (3%), and Ward girls n=2 (2%) took part. Eighty-four (97.7%) respondents took paracetamol, 39 (45.3%) took cough syrup, 30 (34.9%) used nasal decongestants, 25 (29.1%) utilized throat gargle, 24 (27.9%) used azithromycin, 22 (25.6%) used cefixime, 13 (15.1%) took amoxyclav, 27 (31.4%) took ORS, 3 (3.5%) took Doxycycline, 4 (4.8%) used Ivermectin, 1 (1.2%) took Dexamethasone, and 1 (1.2%) used Multivitamin. About 68% (n=51) of COVID Positive respondents self-medicated with Azithromycin, 24% (n=18) with Ivermectin, 41.3% (n=31) with Doxycycline, 20% (n=15) with Dexamethasone, and 4% (n=3) with Levocetrizine and Paracetamol. The Mental Health Assessment Scores were obtained as the sum total of scores of answers to the 30 questions provided per respondent. About 7% (n=7) respondents with total score between 60 and 69, 12% (n=13) from 70 to 79, 29% (n=30) from 80 to 89, 22% (n=23) from 90 to 99, 16% (n=17) from 100 to 109, 13% (n=13) from 110 to 119, and 1% (n=1) between 120 and 129. This indicates that some participants had mild burnout, most had moderate burnout, and a few had severe burnout. Conclusion: Self-medication practices common among healthcare workers, increased during the COVID-19 Pandemic which must be appropriately managed to stay away from the ill effects. Providing adequate mental health resources and education to the affected health workers will motivate them increasing their productivity during the pandemic.

Socio Economic Impact of Skill Development Training Program on Employment Status of Rural Youth: A Case of RSETI, Gujarat

Aims: This paper investigated the need and socio-economic impact of skill development training program on employment status of rural youth by using the case of Rural Self Employment Training Institute (RSETI) located in Nadiad, Gujarat.&#x0D; Study Design: A random sample of 120 trainees who took skill development training during the period 2013-16 were selected for the study. Data collected were subjected to in-depth tabular analysis as well as statistical techniques such as Principal component analysis (PCA).&#x0D; Results: The study showed that the skill training imparted by RSETI was widely taken by rural youths with the motive of starting a new venture. The impact of training program on occupational status of trainees showed that the training significantly raised the level of self-employment in the youths. The economic impact of the training indicated that the trainees were either monetary motivated or they felt improvement in the job quality. On the basis of social impact, the trainees were segmented into four broad categories namely self-employment seekers, prestige seekers, confident &amp; positive respondents and efficient respondents.&#x0D; Conclusion: The study suggested that selective training methods should be devised, based on interests and capabilities of the individuals, that were leaders, entrepreneurs, Pessimist, self-conscious and self-motivated categories, to get the effective results.

Teaching English to Young Learners Through Pocket Bee Instructional Media

Aiming at finding the detailed scheme of teaching English to young learners through Pocket Bee instructional media, this scientific article scrutinizes Pocket Bee’s basis concept, Pocket Bee’s way of implementing, and young learners’ responses toward Pocket Bee. This scientific article was used qualitative method with descriptive qualitative as the research design. The subjects of this scientific article were well-filtered through convenience sampling with its inclusive sampling on young learners’ range of age. Twenty young learners of Lembaga Pendidikan As Salim (Ponpes/TPQ/RA/PAUD) were contributed to the entire process of teaching English to young learners through Pocket Bee instructional media. The researcher of this scientific article concludes that Pocket Bee is a TEYL instructional media in a form of interactive and child familiar design (i.e. bee form) that is created by the researcher in a purpose of providing young learners an instructional media that is able to maximize the possibility of enhancing young learners’ English proficiency. The implementation can be formed into five main steps on its main activity, namely (1) giving prior knowledge, (2) letting all students roll the dice, (3) picking picture card from the pocket bee, (4) testing students’ understanding, and (5) instructing all students to draw and to write down the picture card. The students' response agrees that Pocket Bee instructional media is capable to provide young learners a fun and happiness during the learning process because the scale of positive respondents reach out 100%. Those responses were validated by legal representative of Lembaga Pendidikan As Salim (Ponpes/TPQ/RA/PAUD).

Using best-worst scaling to reveal preferences for retrofitting raingardens in suburban streets

Raingardens are increasingly common in sustainable stormwater management in cities around the world. Implementing raingardens will change the appearance of conventional urban streetscapes and this is especially important when retrofitting raingardens into existing streets. Raingardens need to fulfil both technical and aesthetic functions. Aesthetic function, assessed as landscape preference, must be understood to ensure that retrofitted raingardens are appropriately designed and managed. Scholars have long adopted a Likert rating scale- to determine landscape preference. Limitations of this method led market researchers to develop choice-based ranking, including best-worst scaling, to assess preference. Thus, this study uses best-worst scaling to assess landscape preference by residents for pairs of streetscapes with and without raingardens in four suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. These preference data, and attitudes towards raingardens, stormwater harvesting and own streetscapes, inform guidelines for design and management of retrofitted raingardens. Findings revealed respondents’ overwhelming support for harvesting and reuse of stormwater, though support for fit-for-purpose stormwater reuse decreased as personal proximity increased. While attitudes towards raingardens were positive and most respondents liked the raingardens in their own street, less than one-quarter helped to maintain them. Across all respondents, maintenance of raingardens in streetscapes was regarded as the responsibility of local government. Nevertheless, many would install raingardens in their own property. Overall, streetscapes with raingardens were preferred to those without. Residency in a street with or without raingardens did not influence preference, however, residency in a particular street did. Indeed, context was important: preference for one’s own streetscape varied statistically significantly between residents of inner- and outer-Melbourne suburbs. Drawing on these results, four guidelines for design and management of retrofitted raingardens are proposed: 1. Understand context; 2. Consider how the street is used; 3. Select appropriate plants and planting style; 4. Ensure adequate maintenance.

Social Media Application for Recruitment Using Pythagorean Fuzzy

The growth of social media is now utilized all over the world. In the past several years social media is used to communicate between person for information sharing and entertainment but now social media is also used for the hiring. This work collects data through questionnaire and online dataset on the recruitment process for three social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Pythagorean Fuzzy Relation (PFR) is an expansion of both Fuzzy Relationship and Fuzzy Intuitionist Relationship. The Pythagorean fuzzy set is a modern conceptual structure with greater capacity to deal with imprecision rooted in decision making. So we used this technique to identify a social media containing more number of positive respondents in recruitment process. Consequently, Facebook is proved to have high positive feedback and low negative feedback than others. It is observed that time management factor has high impact as it achieves 0.4583 composite range than others. It is also analyzed that abusive factor should be taken care by social media during recruitment as it occupies high range of negative i.e. 0.20519 composition than others.

Consumers' Perception and Preference for the Consumption of Wild Game Meat among Adults in Poland.

Wild game meat can be a healthier, safer, and more environmentally friendly alternative to meat from farm animals. The aims of this study were to know the preferences and opinions of Polish consumers regarding game meat and its use in their diet, and to identify consumer segments based on differences in individual game meat choices, concerns, and eating habits related to game meat. The survey was conducted using the platform for online surveys among 1261 adult Poles. Six clusters characterizing the behavior of game consumers were identified (casual consumers, occasional game gourmets, indifferent consumers, occasional consumers, accidental consumers, wild game lovers) and four clusters among those who do not eat game (uninterested, restricted, dislikers, fearful). It has been found that wild game is more often eaten by hunters and their family or friends. The most common reasons for not consuming game are high prices, low availability, no family tradition, and unacceptable taste. Many positive respondents eat game because of its nutritional value but are concerned about the potential health risks and lack of cooking skills. The results of this study indicate the need for information programs for consumers about this meat. They will provide guidance to meat companies about consumer preferences for game and allow them to develop appropriate marketing strategies.