Results Of Preliminary Survey Research Articles

Geographical distribution, population density, and fruit damage due to pest, Silba adipata McAlpine (Diptera: Lochaeidae) on cayenne pepper in Bali, Indonesia

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum frutescens L). is one of the leading vegetable plants in Bali. The black fruit fly is a new pest species that strips fruit before it is ripe. Initially, the symptoms of fruit dropping were caused by fruit flies of the Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae), however, preliminary survey results showed that the type of pest that attacked was the black fruit fly Silba adipata from the Lonchaidae family. This study aims to determine distribution, population density, and fruit damage caused by Silba sp. in Bali. Field research was carried out in nine districts/city in Bali. Meanwhile, laboratory research was carried out at the Integrated Pest Management Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Udayana University. The results showed that the S. adipata pest has spread evenly throughout all districts/city in Bali. The highest population was found in the Bangli district, with 22.09 individuals per plant, and the lowest population was found in Denpasar city, with 1.92 individuals per plant. Altiduinally, the highest population density was in altitude areas between 500-750 m above sea level. The highest percentage of attack and damage to small chilies due to fly attack was in Bangli at 41.33%, and the lowest was found in Denpasar City.

Development of a new method for assessing the availability of low-sodium foods in Japan

Objectives Food environment improvement involving salt reduction requires improving access to and labeling low-sodium foods. Assessing the implementation status of these measures is also necessary. However, to date, no established methods exist for assessing the availability of low-sodium foods in communities. In this study, we aimed to devise a survey on the availability of low-sodium foods as a community food environment assessment method in order to establish common assessment methods, criteria, and practical measures, as well as standardization nationwide.Methods A preliminary survey on the availability of low-sodium foods was conducted in Kitakyushu City in four stores with nationwide representation. Consent for providing information on handled product lists was obtained. The on-site lists collected through direct investigation by surveyors were compared with the handled product lists provided by the stores and analyzed to identify survey challenges and examine feasibility and the potential for accuracy. The definition of low-sodium foods, which emerged as a challenge in the preliminary survey, was confirmed. Preliminary survey data were carefully reviewed to establish classification criteria for low-sodium foods and create a low-sodium food list to serve as a reference for on-site surveys. Forms for recording the results of on-site surveys and a survey manual were developed. Registered dietitians conducted on-site surveys using the manual to confirm its applicability.Results The preliminary survey results revealed that the on-site lists had fewer omissions and greater feasibility than store-provided lists. After clearly defining low-sodium foods, we established classification criteria (three major categories, seven subcategories, and 37 minor categories) considering the ease of on-site investigations and purchases. Three forms for recording survey results were developed, including a standard input form allowing detailed documentation of the availability of individual low-sodium foods, an aggregation form for a quantitative assessment of low-sodium foods availability, and a display form visualizing the availability of low-sodium foods by store. Furthermore, a survey manual was developed explaining the purpose and approach of the low-sodium foods availability survey, definition and classification criteria for low-sodium foods, and the three forms for recording survey results. Findings indicated that all registered dietitians could conduct on-site surveys using the manual and successfully collect and organize data.Conclusion On-site surveys using the manual and documentation forms enabled easy and accurate assessments of low-sodium foods availability. Thus, this standardized method to assess the availability of low-sodium foods could be a food environment assessment method for regional salt reduction initiatives.

Hands-on-training tailored in response to pre-questionnaire-based survey on image-guided brachytherapy effectively reduces anxiety about its implementation.

This study assessed the significance of hands-on-training (HoT) and questionnaire-based surveys on 3D image-guided brachytherapy (3D-IGBT) and a combination of intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy, the so-called 'hybrid' BT (HBT), in uterine cervical cancer. In October 2023, 29 radiation oncologists, nurses, radiologic technologists and medical physicists from 10 Japanese facilities participated in an HoT on 3D-IGBT and HBT. Questionnaires were distributed to each participant before and after the HoT, and feedback was obtained through online channels. The questionnaire response rate was 83% (24/29), with at least one participant responding from each facility. 'Insertion of applicators and needles', 'human resource shortage' and 'pain relief and sedation' were the primary concerns of radiation oncologists. 'Applicator reconstruction', ' optimization of dwell positions', ' treatment planning' and ' human resource shortages ' were the primary concerns of radiological technologists and medical physicists. The HoT content was adjusted according to the results of preliminary surveys. The concerns expressed by the participants were addressed during the lectures and practical training. Significant reductions in anxiety were observed toward all items of the 10-point self-assessment after the HoT, regardless of the profession. The average score on satisfaction with the HoT (on a 10-point scale) was 9.52 (minimum of 8 and maximum of 10). In conclusion, HoT tailored in response to a pre-questionnaire-based survey effectively reduced participants' anxiety regarding the implementation of 3D-IGBT and HBT.

Improving the environmental quality of Kesiman Village, Mojokerto Regency through household waste sorting

The most significant source of waste in Indonesia is households. This community service aims to improve the environmental quality of Kesiman Village by educating residents to sort waste from their households. This activity begins with observations and interviews with residents. Preliminary survey results show that the waste problem has been around for a long time, and accumulation occurs in the Final Disposal Site (TPA). Based on interviews with villagers, they are willing to participate in the waste management assistance program. Furthermore, waste sorting facilities are provided for each resident's house by empowering village communities with expertise. Counseling or education is carried out at the home of a resident, as well as providing a real example of waste segregation. Sorting is done based on the categories of organic and non-organic waste. Two weeks after the counseling, the service team evaluated by direct surveying several residents' houses to see if the sorting had gone well and smoothly. The evaluation results show that residents understand and carry out waste segregation consistently. However, there are several obstacles; for example, some houses feel the trash can needs to be bigger, and sometimes they place organic and non-organic waste upside down. After the household waste sorting program runs smoothly, the community service team will plan and realize the Village waste management program so that the volume of waste is reduced and the environment is cleaner.

Lean User Experience (Lean UX) Approach in the Redesign of the SOBAT BPS Application

SOBAT BPS is a service provided by BPS to be used by partners and prospective partners of BPS throughout Indonesia. Alongside the utilization of the SOBAT BPS application, user reviews and assessments become significant elements in measuring the quality and success of this application. Feedback obtained from these assessments indicates that a redesign of the SOBAT BPS application is necessary to provide a better user experience. Prior to redesigning the SOBAT BPS application, a preliminary survey was conducted to understand user perceptions of the current system using heuristic evaluation and the user experience questionnaire (UEQ). Based on the preliminary survey results, there are issues related to the implementation of heuristic principles in the SOBAT BPS application, and only the UEQ stimulation scale received a good ranking. Therefore, the aim of this research is to redesign the SOBAT BPS application using the Lean UX method and to evaluate the redesigned results using heuristic evaluation and UEQ. The evaluation results of the redesigned SOBAT BPS application indicate that the redesign is superior to the current SOBAT BPS application.

Preliminary results of the magnetic anomaly survey around Tokara Islands during the GB21-2, GB21-3, and GS21 cruises

Preliminary results of the magnetic anomaly survey around Tokara Islands during the GB21-2, GB21-3, and GS21 cruises

Addressing Chronic Anemia in Sickle Cell Disease: Characterizing Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (ESA) Utilization and Practice Patterns Among Providers

Background: Chronic anemia exerts profound impacts on the morbidity, mortality, and quality of life in individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), but therapeutic options are limited. Erythropoietin-stimulating agents (ESAs) are the standard of care for managing anemia in chronic kidney disease (CKD). However, their utilization in SCD remains ad hoc, with limited literature and no guidelines supporting the use of ESAs in SCD. To address this knowledge gap, we present preliminary findings from a survey designed to evaluate provider practices and identify factors influencing the use of ESAs in SCD. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional web-based survey from March-July 2023 among providers taking care of patients with SCD in the United States (US) and internationally. Survey items were developed to assess provider demographic characteristics, practice environments, and provider practices around ESA use in SCD. The data was collected and managed using REDCap electronic data capture tools hosted at the University of Pittsburgh. Descriptive statistics were used to report the data. Results: The survey has been completed by 33 providers as of a cut date of July 23, 2023. Most providers were hematologists who practiced in an academic setting (23/33, 69.7%), with an equal gender distribution (Table 1). The number of patients with SCD seen annually varied, with 101-300 patients being the most common cohort size (13/33, 39.4%). In the 12 months prior to survey completion, 15/33 (45.5%) providers treated at least 1 patient with SCD with ESAs, usually outpatient (Table 2). Commonly reported barriers to outpatient ESA therapy included lack of insurance approval/coverage or cost concerns, lack of provider experience, and patient tolerability/adherence or inability to perform self-injections. Fewer respondents reported no barriers to prescribing ESAs in the outpatient setting, compared to in the acute/inpatient setting (18.2% vs. 48.5%). The most commonly reported indications for starting ESAs in the outpatient setting were chronic anemia from end-stage renal disease or CKD, reduction of blood transfusion requirement, and chronic anemia in patients refractory to approved therapies. Less commonly reported indications include severe or symptomatic anemia alone and chronic anemia in the setting of cardiopulmonary disease. Respondents reported several contraindications to starting ESAs, including a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE), malignancy, stroke, coronary artery disease, hypertension, and frequent vaso-occlusive crises. Respondents also expressed concerns about the cost/insurance coverage, efficacy, safety, patient burden, and appropriate dosing of ESAs in patients with SCD. Only 18/33 (54.5%) respondents reported ever treating outpatients with SCD with ESAs; nearly all of them used 1 st generation ESAs, and a majority used 2 nd generation ESAs. For 1 st generation ESAs, the most common starting dose was 3500-7000 units (U) (50-100 U/kg; 22.2%) or 7001-14000 U (101-200 U/kg; 22.2 %). Once weekly was the most common dosing interval (50%), followed by three times a week (TIW; 27.8%) and twice a week (16.7%). The maximum dose used was 56001-70000 U (801-1000 U/kg) TIW. For 2 nd generation ESAs, the most common starting dose was 141-210 mcg (2.1-3.0 mcg/kg) (22.2%), and administration often occurred once every 2 weeks (44.4%) or weekly (27.8%). The maximum dose used was 211-315 mcg (3.1-4.5 mcg/kg) weekly. Outpatient ESAs were most often initiated for hemoglobin (Hb) < 6 g/dL (8/18, 44.4%), and Hb > 9 g/dL was the most common treatment target (6/18, 33.3%). ESAs were often combined with hydroxyurea, voxelotor, and simple transfusions (Table 2). Conclusion: These preliminary survey results show considerable variability in how ESAs are currently being used in people with SCD. These variations in clinical practice highlight both significant ambiguity about what works in this setting and the need for further research into the optimal use of ESAs for the management of chronic anemia in SCD (ongoing clinical trial: ACHiEvE-SCD, NCT05451940). Future directions include evaluating differences in practice patterns among adult vs. pediatric and US-based vs. non-US-based providers.

Diamond Open Access landscape in Croatia - preliminary DIAMAS survey results

Open access scholarly publishing is a diverse realm, involving numerous stakeholders and various organisational models (Fuchs and Sandoval, 2013). However, one facet that has often been overlooked is the publishing activities carried out by scientific institutions themselves. Given that these institutional initiatives play a vital role in preserving the social, linguistic, cultural, and epistemological diversity within the European research landscape, the primary objective of the Horizon Europe project, "Developing Institutional Open Access Publishing Models to Advance Scholarly Communication" (DIAMAS), is to establish a unified European standard for the currently fragmented institutional publishing landscape (Mounier and Aspaas, 2023). This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, quality, and the overall practices of publishing activities and services across the European Research Area (ERA).The DIAMAS survey targeted 252 Institutional Publishing Service Providers (IPSPs) in Croatia and achieved a robust response rate of 77%. Half of Croatian IPSPs are affiliated with universities, faculties, and learned societies. IPSPs in Croatia primarily handle academic journals, academic books, and conference outputs. However, their services extend to encompass other research outputs, media, digital products, and non-academic content. On average, a Croatian IPSP publishes 1-5 scholarly journals, 11-100 scholarly articles, 1-10 academic books, and 1-20 conference proceedings annually. Multilingualism is a notable feature among IPSPs, with 82% practising multilingual publishing to engage wider audiences. Despite linguistic complexities and the need for human translators, the scientific community's commitment to extensive outreach remains evident.
 Croatia's Commitment to Open AccessIn Croatia, the academic publishing landscape is significantly shaped by universities and learned societies, staunch proponents of the non-profit model and early adopters of open access (OA). This dedication, supported by a national HRČAK platform hosting over 400 active OA journals and government subsidies, underscores Croatia's unwavering commitment to unencumbered knowledge sharing. The country's preference for not resorting to "article processing charges" reflects strong support for the diamond OA model.While a comprehensive national OA/OS policy is still in progress in Croatia, support for OA exists through different national laws and strategies. The government mandates OA and inclusion in the HRČAK portal for subsidised journals and OA repositories for graduation and doctoral theses. 64% of respondents reference some form of OA/OS policy, indicating the integration of OA principles into scholarly publishing practices over decades.
 Funding, Income Streams and SustainabilityGovernment subsidies from the Ministry of Science and Education and other ministries are the primary sources for scholarly journals, with the average IPSP budget below €10,000. Voluntary efforts significantly influence Croatia's IPSP landscape, with 53% of respondents relying on unpaid staff, accentuating the country's unique and complex scholarly publishing ecosystem. The importance of voluntary work is underscored by IPSPs' reliance on in-kind support from parent organisations in terms of facilities, IT services, and staff salaries.Challenges to financial sustainability include the lack of funding continuity, irregularity, delays, and insufficient funding. Furthermore, changes in government funding eligibility without notice and price increases in printing and copy-editing pose challenges. Suggestions to address these issues include enhancing financial literacy, collaboration, and promotion of scholarly publishing.Editorial Quality, Technical Services, Visibility, Metrics and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging (EDIB)IPSPs actively participate in editorial management, with 71% involved in editorial board recruitment and other aspects. Regarding peer review, a double-anonymous peer review is preferred by 44%, followed by a single-anonymous peer review (15%). Some IPSPs have begun implementing open identities and open review reports. IPSPs predominantly offer editorial services voluntarily or as in-kind contributions. In contrast, production and IT services are mostly outsourced. Technical challenges arise from financial constraints, lack of human resources, expertise, and technical limitations.Croatian IPSPs aspire to have their journals indexed in WoSCC and Scopus databases. Other indexes such as DOAJ, DOAB, ERIH PLUS, PubMed, Google Scholar, Research Gate, Google Books, and OAPEN are also considered. While 44% of IPSPs are content with their current indexing status, some face challenges in meeting technical participation criteria.IPSPs utilise metrics such as submissions, acceptance and publication dates, visits, views, downloads, and Journal Impact Factor. EDIB measures are prioritised, with the main measures being a code of conduct and non-discrimination policies. Accessibility standards are often unknown, and 64% of IPSPs do not have accessibility policies. Gender Equality Plans (GEP) are implemented by 25% of IPSPs.In summary, the DIAMAS survey illuminates the intricate landscape of scholarly publishing in Croatia, revealing its commitment to diamond open access while highlighting challenges and opportunities for improvement.

Abstract 16624: Patients’ Perspectives on the Impact and Management of Angina - Preliminary Results of the PACT-ANGINA International Survey

Introduction: PACT-ANGINA is a quality improvement initiative aimed to improve the understanding of challenges in the management of angina and chronic coronary syndromes. Hypothesis: An international patient survey is conducted to assess how angina and its management affect patients’ lives and what patients want in terms of the management of their angina. Methods: A working group that included 9 cardiologists and 7 patient representatives developed an online, anonymous questionnaire. Patients with angina were invited to take part in the survey by patient organizations and treating physicians. Results: Between January and June 2023, the survey was completed by 891 patients in 21 countries. The proportion of female patients was 46%. Among participants, 57% had been diagnosed with angina for 2 years or less, and 54% had never undergone a percutaneous coronary intervention. The proportion of patients with no history of smoking was 65% and the most common self-reported concomitant diseases were hypertension (49%), diabetes (38%) and dyslipidemia (23%). Pain, tightness, pressure or discomfort in the chest (89%), shortness of breath (44%), and fatigue (39%) were the most frequently reported symptoms, and 34% of participants felt that their physical activities were very or extremely limited by angina symptoms. The proportion of respondents who felt that angina was having a great or extreme impact on their quality of life was 37%. When asked to rate the relative importance of 9 treatment objectives, respondents assigned the highest priority to 1) reducing angina attacks and symptoms, 2) avoiding hospitalizations, and 3) prolonging their life as much as possible. Among different aspects of care, those considered the most important by respondents to improve the management of their angina were 1) a better follow-up of their symptoms, 2) practical and easy-to-understand information, and 3) lifestyle changes counseling. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that patients with angina are often limited by their symptoms, which impact their quality of life. Patient-centered management of angina is necessary to improve clinical care of such a common cardiac condition.

Preliminary results of UAV magnetic surveys for unexploded ordnance de-tection in Ukraine: effectiveness and challenges

Over the past decade, the development of unmanned aerial technologies has allowed them to be considered a tool for conducting remote Earth sensing research. The use of such systems is primarily associated with solving geological and archaeological tasks. However, the armed aggression by the Russian Federation contaminated Ukrainian territory at an unprecedented scale, including unexploded ordnance (UXO). It is necessary to check unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be used to address this issue. An efficient solution can significantly expedite the process of surveying areas for the presence of UXO, minimizing risks to lives and health.
 The research was conducted at test sites using full-scale models as targets, as well as disarmed mines and other ordnance. Additionally, a magnetic survey was carried out in areas directly affected by combat operations. Overall, within the scope of this work, approximately 30 hectares of territory were surveyed under various shooting modes and conditions. As expected, a high detection rate is characteristic of target objects with a high ferrous metal content. Unfortunately, the widespread use of plastic ordnance with low iron content and the high density of craters blasts create non-target magnetic anomalies, affecting the overall detection. However, with proper planning and shooting modes, the task of detection is partially addressed. Our preliminary results allow us to draw initial conclusions about the effectiveness of the complex and identify issues that require resolution.

The Youth Collaborative Mental Health Survey: A Community-Based Participatory Research Approach Using Constructivism With Majority Hispanic Youth

Youth today face novel mental health challenges compared to youth of previous generations. Youth voice in research is necessary to better understand and alleviate this national youth mental health crisis, but current U.S. nationally representative datasets on youth mental health lack youth voice in their survey designs. The academic team collaborated with 19 high school students to design a comprehensive youth mental health survey called the Youth Collaborative Mental Health Survey (YCMHS). The youth co-investigators represented the diversity of San Antonio, Texas, and were majority Hispanic. The constructivism pedagogy in education, which empowers youth voice in the learning process, was utilized to facilitate the youth-led creation of the YCMHS. During eight 2-hour meetings, the youth co-investigators designed the YCMHS with 20 domains and 195 questions. The YCMHS embraced respondent flexibility and voice and included 42 conditional response questions and 29 free-text response questions. The youth co-investigators led the survey administration at five schools during the 2020–2021 school year. The youth-led research design also strengthened collaboration between community and school partners. Takeaways from the academic team include the importance of being flexible and patient and advocating for the youth collaborators. Takeaways from the youth co-investigators include the importance of being open-minded, asking honest questions related to youth mental health, and being persistent. Future work will strengthen the scientific rigor of the YCMHS and highlight preliminary survey results.

Online supervision training during the COVID-19 pandemic: a pilot program to foster supervisor engagement and organizational sustainability

ABSTRACT This online pilot supervision training program, with the primary goal of fostering supervisor engagement and organizational sustainability, was collaboratively developed using a combination of didactic and experiential learning to meet the acute needs of a Canadian community-based mental health/addiction organization transitioning through integration during the pandemic. Preliminary qualitative and descriptive results of a post-training survey with 21 supervisors highlighted lessons learned to meet immediate training needs, the benefits and challenges of technology in online learning, and the complexities of embedding sustainable supervision practice within organizational culture. The results support a broader training program for a provincial network of agencies.

P389 RevEal the burdeN on daily life for myotonic dyStrophy patients due to myotoniA: preliminary results of the ENSA survey

P389 RevEal the burdeN on daily life for myotonic dyStrophy patients due to myotoniA: preliminary results of the ENSA survey

Peningkatan Kesadaran Generasi Muda dalam Penerapan Hygiene Sanitasi di Rumah Asuh YABNI Padang

Foster home is fostering institution that has a boarding system. Foster children who live in crowded environments with poor sanitation and low personal hygiene are risk factors that can facilitate the emergence of various health problems including infectious diseases. The results of preliminary survey at the YABNI Padang Foster Home show the fact that there are several health problems experienced by foster children, one of which frequently appears is skin disease. According to the management, this occurs due to the low awareness of foster children in implementing healthy behavior both personally and in maintaining a clean environment. The large number of children in foster care with a relatively small number of managers means that health-related guidance and monitoring efforts do not run optimally. The local health center also does not carry out routine visits. The solution offered to overcome this problem is to provide education about the importance of implementing personal hygiene and maintaining environmental sanitation. This education is important to provide to increase understanding and awareness of foster children in order to prevent and minimize the emergence of health problems in the future.

General health and its relation to the quality of life and alcohol consumption in a Polish cohort of medical students - preliminary results of POLLEK survey.

First-year students of medicine are at higher risk of stress related to the new environment and study overload. Such factors can play a role and have an impact on their quality of life and general health status which can cause possible problems with alcohol use. The aim of the study is to assess the relationship between mentioned factors in the Polish cohort of first-year medical students. The quality of life has been assessed within the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, the general health status was assessed via GHQ28, and alcohol consumption was assessed the by AUDIT questionnaire. Due to the lack of signature informed consent and lack of data, 381 (72%) students out of 525 were included in the final analysis. The majority of the 1-year students were females 68%; (n = 259) vs. 32% (n = 122) males. Half of the students had lowered risk of distress. However, females had a higher risk of having higher scores in GHQ-28 than males. In relation to the assessment of the quality of life, the students with a lower level of distress (<32 points in GHQ-28) had better results in each WHOQOL domain. There was no association between general health status and alcohol use. For the students who had possible problems with alcohol use the OR was 1.15 95% CI (0.73-1.80) and for students who were probably addicted OR was 1.07 95% CI (0.33-3.41). The total quality of life in first-year Polish medical students is relatively high; however, half of them suffer because of distress and around 30% have some alcohol problems. Females are more likely to have higher GHQ-28 scores than males.

(308) Oxytocin Troches as an Adjunctive Intervention to Conventional Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction Medication for Men with Sexuality Concerns

Abstract Introduction Oxytocin (OT), a peptide hormone, is known to be involved in social interaction and the pleasure we derive from it is produced from the posterior pituitary. This neurotransmitter has a potential role in love, female reproductive functions, and social bonding. OT is released by both males and females, during skin to skin contact sexual arousal and orgasm/ejaculation (1,2). OT effects on the brain are dependent on its interactions with sex homes such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, and corticosterone. Oxytocin levels are implicated in male sexual responsivity. Oxytocin biological effects may include decrease social anxiety, increased pair bonding, intimacy and closeness enhance sexual receptivity, enhance perineal contractility, enhances pair bonding, nurturing, trust “cuddle hormone, increased intensity of orgasm in men and women, decreased latency to orgasmic release, increased pleasurable sensations and increased sexual desire and lubrication. Oxytocin troches have been used as an off label investigational compounded oxytocin as an adjunctive therapy for men’s sexual health. Objective We report the preliminary responder analysis results of a random retrospective survey on users of this medication. Methods A random convenience sample of 26 men from 5 centers ( Hawaii, Washington, Portland, Salt Lake City and Tulsa) who tried compounded oxytocin were surveyed. Surveys were anonymous, and participation was voluntary and uncompensated. Doses of Sublingual oxytocin were to be titrate up from 25 international units (IU) for optimization, but not to exceed 100 IU) Results Fourteen out of 26 participants (56%) were considered responders. Mean age was 43 and range was 22-77. Eighty-six of the participants had used between 50 IU and 100 IU and 50% were on TRT replacement whereas 57% were on Erectile medications. Only 21% were on both ED medications and TRT replacement. 86% of responders reported enhanced intimacy and connection with their partners, 100% would recommend the product to their friends. 93% of users planned to continue the medication. 86% noted increased overall pleasure and sexual satisfaction. 86% reported improved overall quality of their orgasm. There were no adverse events reported. Responders reported positive feedback which included: longer lasting before orgasmic release, increased nipple sensation, improved control with premature ejaculation, improved feelings during climax and increased ejaculate volume. Conclusions Oxytocin compounded troches appear to be a helpful addition to a preexisting treatment paradigm for erectile difficulty or testosterone replacement. This is a preliminary report with small numbers, and further larger randomized clinical trials are warranted and planned. Disclosure No

People, Process, and Technology Maturity Levels for Successful Technology Implementation by State Departments of Transportation

The demand for safe, reliable, and higher-quality infrastructure systems often increases the complexity of transportation construction projects and necessitates more comprehensive evaluation methods. This often leads to the incorporation of technologies for oversight and management. With a focus on effective technology implementation, this research stretches beyond simply evaluating technologies to consider integrating the technology with personnel and procedures at departments of transportation (DOTs). Drawing from literature and a survey of state DOT personnel, this study applies and evaluates maturity models for people, process, and technology with regard to technology implementation at DOTs. The findings support the need for understanding technology implementation in the aspects of people, process, and technology maturity to improve the probability of implementation success. The framework allows DOTs to move toward higher maturity levels and improve the likelihood of implementation success. The study’s objective is to assess the importance of people, process, and technology as implementation dimensions that state DOTs need to focus on for successfully implementing technologies. The idea and scope of the paper can be extended to any new technology implementation efforts at DOTs, including Automatic Identification and Data Capture technologies, emerging sensing and wireless technologies, safety technologies, and others. The maturity models presented enable organizations to audit and benchmark their status for technology implementation, and the relative levels allow these organizations to advance from basic to advanced stages. This paper introduces three maturity models for people, process, and technology, their adaptation to DOT operations, and their possible future use, as presented through preliminary survey results. The final result of this study provides a maturity model methodology for successful technology implementation and a self-assessment tool for state DOTs to gauge and improve their current maturity levels. Preliminary validation of these products was conducted via a workshop of subject matter experts, and the results indicate that state DOTs can use these products to self-assess their organization’s maturity and devise a plan as required for improved technology implementation.

Археологическое исследование памятников петровской эпохи на территории Волгоградской области

Introduction. This paper presents preliminary results of the first archaeological survey of the objects of the archaeological heritage “Petrov Val” and “Selimov Val of 1550.” The main purpose of the event has become the clarification of existing information regarding to the features of creation and operation of difficult hydraulic engineering structures such as “Selimov Val of 1550” or Johann Brekkel’s canal and “Petrov Val” or rather, the canal, which was built under the leadership of John Perry at the turn of the 17th – 18th centuries. Methods and materials. During the research, the attempt to discover the cultural layer of the 18th century was made using the help of archeological methods. Analysis. In the process of visual inspection of these objects, their significant damage was observed, which was inflicted during human economic activity. During the archeological exploration, open test pits were made to identify the cultural layer in the most promising places. While studying the site “Petrov Val”, the test pit was made on the territory located near the Ilovlya riverbed. During the survey of the object “Selimov Val of 1550”, one pit was made near the Cossack artillery battery, which can be dated to the beginning of the 18th century, the second was made in the place where, a small old working settlement of the builders of the Brekkel’s canal was located, according to the map from the atlas of Kruise (1704). Unfortunately, archaeological material was not found during the excavations. Results. During the visual inspection of the site “Selimov Val of 1550”, its beginning from the Ilovlya River and its continuation up to the settlement of Petrov Val, which had not been considered for forming the boundaries of this object before, were localized. According to the results of archaeological work, it has become clear that the name “Selimov Val of 1550” is wrong, because the surviving remains of this hydraulic engineering structure fully correspond to the description of the canal, which was laid by workers under the leadership of Johann Brekkel in the late 17th century.

Development of Employability Scale for Students Seeking Employment at Meister High School

이 연구는 마이스터고등학교 취업희망자의 고용가능성 측정도구를 개발하고 타당화하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 이를 위해서 기존의 고용가능성과 관련한 선행연구들을 분석하여 고용가능성의 개념을 명확히하였다. 특히 기존의 선행연구에서 고용가능성의 구성요인으로 외부 환경적 요인을 포함시켜왔다. 그러나 이 연구에서는 고용가능성 그 자체의 정의를 고용능력과 자신감으로 개념화하고 외부 환경적 요인은 고용가능성의 구성요인이 아닌 선행요인으로 판단하였다. 고용가능성의 개념을 개인 내적 측면으로 개념화하고 고용능력과 고용자신감의 두 구인을 구성하였다. 그 후, 선행연구를 바탕으로 각 구인을 측정하고자 하는 문항의 속성을 구성하고 5문항, 4문항의 예비문항을 개발하였다. 개발된 예비문항을 기준으로 마이스터고등학교 취업희망자를 대상으로 예비조사와 본조사를 실시하였다. 예비조사와 본조사 결과를 바탕으로 탐색적 요인분석, 확인적 요인분석, 신뢰도 분석을 실시하였다. 분석 결과 측정도구의 타당성과 신뢰성이 확보된 것으로 나타났다. 이러한 연구결과를 바탕으로 향후 중등단계 직업교육 이수자를 대상으로하는 고용가능성 관련 연구의 필요성과 외부 환경적 요인을 제외한 고용가능성의 측정과 관련한 후속연구를 제언하였다.The purpose of this study is to develop and validate an employability scale for students seeking employment at Meister high school. To this end, the concept of Employability was clarified by analyzing previous studies related to employability. In previous studies, external environmental factors have been included as a component of employability. However, in this study, the definition of employability itself was conceptualized as employability and self-confidence, and external environmental factors were judged as antecedent factors rather than constituent factors of employability. The concept of employability was conceptualized as an internal aspect, and two constructs, employment competency and employment confidence, were constructed. Then, based on previous studies, the attributes of the items to be measured for each construct were constructed, and preliminary items of 5 and 4 items were developed. Based on the developed preliminary questions, a preliminary survey and a main survey were conducted for students seeking employment at Meister high school. Based on the preliminary and main survey results, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and reliability analysis were conducted. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the validity and reliability of the measurement tool were secured. Based on these research results, the need for future employability-related studies targeting secondary level vocational education graduates and follow-up studies related to the measurement of employability excluding external environmental factors were suggested.

DISAIN BANTARAN YANG ESTETIS, EKOLOGIS DAN FUNGSIONAL DI SITU PENGARENGAN DEPOK

Situ Pengarengan Depok has banks with the potential for the beauty of the landscape that has not been optimally utilized as a city green open space, if it is managed properly and correctly, it can be one of the alternative tourism in Depok. The problems felt by the surrounding community are (1) The occurrence of flooding in the rainy season due to silting, garbage, and plants that spread throughout the banks; (2) The lack of green open space that can be used by the community as a passive or active recreation area, (3) The lake bank has not been used optimally, and (4) There is no clarity on the authority to manage the lake bank.This Community Service (PkM) aims to (1) socialize the importance of public awareness to participate in conserving the lake and its banks, (2) making a "sustainable lake-banks landscape arrangement" by considering ecological aspects, aesthetic aspects and functional aspects according to community needs. The method used starts from the result of preliminary research, site survey and design process. The design process begins with conducting a physical and non-physical analysis, user analysis, mapping of the needs programs, then followed by generating concept, design schematic, and site plan along Situ Pengarengan. The site plan images are presented to the surrounding community to get feedback through the Forum Group Discussion (FGD), then the result from FGD is used to finalize the product image. The results of the FGD are increasing awareness of community behavior to participate in conserving the lake and its banks, published articles in the PkM journal, copyright for the site plan (Site Plan) and copyright for a simulation video for the design of the Situ Pengarengan riverbank. To conclude, the FGD activity and the site plan design are very functionally, aesthetically and ecologically beneficial for the sustainability of Situ Pengarengan banks.