Degree Of Satisfaction Research Articles

Doživljanje kot proces literarne interpretacije

Careful dedication to experientiality, as part of the process of literary interpretation, can contribute to better empathy, the basic condition of a more humane society, and at the same time offer a greater degree of pleasure or satisfaction in developing one’s literary ability. Empathy, the ability to understand the emotions, thoughts and actions of another person, enables access to the inner experience of the other person, and at the same time also to knowledge of oneself. Modern research in literary studies pays the most attention to narrative empathy, where the most important researcher, Suzanne Keen, points out as many as three empathies, i.e. textual, reader’s and author’s. Felski and Vernay defend experientiality in this context with various arguments from theorists: the first advocates an emotional approach as a way to increase interest in literature, the second defends it as a fight against dry interpretation and in doing so suggests abandoning impersonal statements, phrases and the majestic plural and imitating the so-called impressionist criticism. At the end of the discussion, I will summarize my suggestions: devote more time to reading and talking about first reading impressions, prepare for the reading aloud, create a special mood for listening to the poem and the dialogic nature of the experience, and in the follow-up questions take into account identification with the poetic self and immersion in the lyrical situation. Keywords: experience, empathy, dry literary interpretation, identification with the poetic self, empathizing with the lyrical situation

Ambiente virtual de aprendizaje en la capacitación docente en investigación científica

The objective of this research was to evaluate the Scientific Research Project Design Workshop (TDPIC), aimed at the teaching staff of the Tecnológico Nacional de México (TECNM), and focused on the Research Design Canvas model for the design of research projects. This case study is intrinsic, with a quantitative methodology of descriptive and explanatory scope. The workshop was conducted with an instructional design following the ADDIE model in a virtual learning environment (VLE), and considered a sample of 17 teachers who attended the workshop, belonging to five TECNM technology centres. At the end of the workshop, a survey was applied to the participants in order to measure their satisfaction with the digital resources used, the achievement of significant learning and the understanding of the method explained; this evaluation was positive, as the teachers indicated a high degree of satisfaction in the different dimensions of the workshop. It is concluded that the TDPIC was relevant and favoured the training process of the participating teachers.

Web system in the management of Preprofessional internship in students at the Private University of Trujillo [Sistema web en la gestión de Prácticas Pre Profesionales en los estudiantes de la Universidad Privada de Trujillo

The objective of this study is to improve the management of preprofessional internships for students at the Private University of Trujillo. The Directorate of Professional Development and Job Board, in charge of connecting students with companies for their pre-professional internships, carries out a series of manual processes for this purpose and disseminates them through printed publications in the university's wall newspapers, where on many occasions they go unnoticed. In addition to this, students do not necessarily have classes scheduled every day of the week, losing the opportunity to apply for a job offer that has been recently published and whose time for submitting the file is in a short period of time. As these are printed publications, there is minimal risk of them being lost, damaged or intentionally tampered with, without the management being aware of it. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic and everything that this entailed, since the current government declared a state of national emergency, the Directorate saw a decrease in the population of students eligible for pre-professional internships. The study corresponds to the cross-sectional correlational type, with a variant population for each identified indicator. For statistical analysis, the SPSS Static 21 program was used and the Kolgomorov-Smirnov normality test, Student's t test and Wilcoxon for related samples were used to test the hypotheses. The results showed that the time spent searching for information before the implementation of the web system is greater than the time spent searching after the implementation of the web system (p=0.00). The Rational Unified Process software development methodology was used, supported by the unified modeling language (UML). On the other hand, the time to register pre-professional internship advertisements before the implementation of the web system is greater than the time to search after the implementation of the web system (p=0.00). Also the degree of user satisfaction before the implementation of the web system is lower than the degree of user satisfaction after the implementation of the web system (p=0.00). It concludes with a decrease of 83.02% in the time spent searching for ads; a 57.40% decrease in the time to publish ads, and a 45.51% increase in the level of user satisfaction. All this leads to the conclusion that the implementation of a web system improves the management of pre-professional internships of students at the Private University of Trujillo.

Good rate of satisfaction but suboptimal clinical outcome at long‐term follow‐up in a large series of patients who had operative stabilization of the deltoid ligament of the ankle

AbstractPurposeTo report results following deltoid ligament reconstruction in a large series of patients.MethodsFor consecutive patients who had a medial ankle ligament stabilization 2010–2018 information from their medical files was registered, and they were invited for follow‐up in 2021–2022. They answered questions about satisfaction with the treatment and current symptoms, and they completed the Foot and Ankle Measurement (FAAM) questionnaire.ResultsOf the 503 patients, 342 (68%) had a history of trauma to the ankle and 114 (23%) had previous ankle surgery. 67% had other procedures (besides synovectomy) simultaneous to medial ligament reconstruction. 269 patients (54%) responded to the invitation for follow‐up. For 182 (71%) of the responders, the operation solved their ankle problems. 163 (63%) were satisfied with the surgery. 192 (71%) would repeat the operation. 173 (67%) had pain in the ankle during the past week, and 86 (50%) of these were not able to run. FAAM ADL‐scores were significantly higher than in a mixed group of ankle/foot patients but not normal.ConclusionThe relatively high degree of satisfaction despite suboptimal clinical results may reflect the complex nature of the deltoid ligament insufficient ankle. It is concluded that repair or reconstruction of the deltoid ligament is only performed in patients reporting ankle instability and with peroperatively demonstrated medial instability and pathology to the ligament.Level of EvidenceLevel III.

The Partnership Between Families and the School in Enhancing the Integration Process for Students with Special Needs

This paper explores the most important and satisfactory aspects of collaborative partnership from the point of view of parents of children with special needs. The descriptive survey method was utilized to suit the purposes of the study and its objectives. The study sample in its final form consisted of 761 parents of students with special needs (658 fathers, 103 mothers) who had a child with a disability. A questionnaire was used for information collection from the participants to reach conclusions on the questions of the study. The findings showed that the results regarding child-centred relationships revealed the presence of some aspects that mothers and fathers consider to be of high importance and enjoy a high degree of satisfaction. Results revealed differences between the average scores of families of children with special needs, according to the educational level variable, in favour of the educational level (secondary school and below) compared to other age levels. Activating aspects of cooperative participation in the field of special education may predict the quality of life of the disabled person and his family.

QUALITY ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTRONIC GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT ORDER SYSTEM USING WEBQUAL AND EUCS METHODS

Within district of Hulu Sungai Selatan there is a website for the community to offer goods or services, namely SIOPEN, SIOPEN functions as a forum for the HSS community and umkm to offer their goods or services to the local government. The goal of this research is to evaluate SIOPEN's quality using the Webqual approach and users' degree of satisfaction using the EUCS approach. The Webqual approach, which has three dimensions information quality, usability, and interaction service was employed in this research together with the EUCS approach. The EUCS approach has some variables in partikular ease of use, accuracy, format, content, and timeliness. The approach of gathering information data through respondents via sending out online questionnaires to SIOPEN users and determining the sample using the formula from Slovin obtained 88 users then obtained by Webqual Index and Average Satisfaction. The results of research measuring the three dimensions of Webqual show that are in very good interpretation, The information quality dimension obtained 0.8392, the usability dimension obtained 0.8292, then the service interaction dimension obtained 0.8284. The findings from assessing the level of the satisfied user three variables of EUCS in particular content at a score of 4.27, ease of use at a score of 4.21, and timeliness at a score of 4.28 are at very satisfied level, then the other two variables are accuracy at a score of 4.15 and format at a score of 4.11 at a satisfied level.

Contributions of jaw functional orthopedics in temporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMA) – clinical case report

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is one of the most disabling pathological conditions that can occur in the maxillofacial region, often occurring at an early age, limiting growth and causing facial deformity, which significantly affects the quality of life of the individual. The objective of the study was to evaluate the contribution of Jaw Functional Orthopedics (JFO) in TMJ ankylosis after the surgical phase. The case of a 7-year-old female patient diagnosed with bilateral condylar ankylosis (fibrous ankylosis on the right side and bony ankylosis on the left side) is presented. On clinical examination, facial asymmetry, retrognathia, muscle contraction and opening limitation were observed. Treatment consisted of temporalis muscle flap rotation surgery with condylectomy and coronoidectomy, physical therapy, and functional therapy with OFM. The clinical results at 4 months of follow-up suggest significant progress in oral opening and protrusion. The patient showed a high degree of satisfaction with the results obtained. She is currently continuing with the use of orthopedic appliances to correct the sequelae of ankylosis and improve mandibular kinematics.

Custom Hiring for Farm Mechanization & Degree of Satisfaction among Farmers in Vijayapur District, Karnataka, India: An Analytical Perspective

Custom Hiring for Farm Mechanization & Degree of Satisfaction among Farmers in Vijayapur District, Karnataka, India: An Analytical Perspective

Cross-generational Analysis of Consumer Behaviour towards Convenience Foods: A Study of Convenience Foods in Kerala

Aims: From customs dating back thousands of years to contemporary conveniences, food has always played a significant role in our societies. As we travel through history, we can see the tremendous change that has paved the way for the emergence of convenience foods in our lives. The behaviour of various generations is also on the go with time. Considering this, the study emphasises the intricate relationship between consumer behaviour towards convenience foods and age cohorts. Methodology: The data for the study was collected from a total of 180 respondents. Among these, 60 belonged to Gen X, Gen Y, and Gen Z respectively from the central region of Kerala state. Results: The results showed that all the respondents taken for the study irrespective of their generation showed a higher inclination towards home-cooked meals rather than convenience foods regardless of their popularity in today's market. For Gen X and Y, convenience food was a choice because of the little time and effort required for preparation while Gen Z preferred it as it fixes their hunger in a snap of a moment. The majority of the respondents purchased convenience food from the supermarkets. All the generations were moderately satisfied with the convenience foods available. Even though most showed modest satisfaction towards various parameters of satisfaction, the degree of satisfaction toward the availability of convenience food options differed among generations. Conclusion: The results showed the importance of understanding the behavioural differences across generations and how they can impact the acceptance of convenience food. With a comprehensive understanding of the needs and drives of each generation, marketers can adeptly navigate through the complexity of this fast-paced convenience food industry and can be a success.

Investment attractiveness factors in the opinion of companies from Special Economic Zones in Poland

The purpose of the research is the identification of important determinants shaping the investment attractiveness of the country (region) from the point of view of potential investors and an assessment of the degree of stakeholder satisfaction with existing methods of examining the investment climate and their availability for practical use. In order to assess a set of determinants that exert the most significant influence on a country’s investment climate, a questionnaire was developed consisting of 25 questions of various orientations. These questions were designed to assess the opinions of potential investors regarding the degree of influence of various factors on their decision on capital allocation and the investment climate of a country. The survey was conducted among 506 enterprises and 14 management bodies of Special Economic Zones in Poland from June 10 to July 20, 2023. The final step involved the analysis of the survey results using statistical methods.

Modified peri-areolar mastopexy and fat grafting in complex breast ptosis: A randomized open-label controlled trial

BackgroundComplex breast ptosis may be caused by moderate and severe degrees of skin and glandular sagging associated with breast' and nipple-areola complex (NAC) asymmetries and deformity. The use of traditional peri-areolar mastopexy (t-PM) with or without implants is limited only for mild or moderate breast ptosis. ObjectivesThis article aims to report the safety and efficacy of the modified peri-areolar mastopexy (m-PM) characterized by a vertical shift of the classical pattern with implants and fat grafting (FG) in complex breast ptosis also evaluating the influence of breast and NAC asymmetries, breast, and chest deformities in the aesthetics outcomes. MethodsAn open label randomized controlled trial was performed. 40 women (study group - SG) affected by breast ptosis (moderate, and severe), asymmetries, and deformities were treated with m-PM, implants, and FG, comparing outcomes with those of a control group (CG) (n = 35) treated with t-PM and implants. Aesthetic outcomes were evaluated through the patient’s satisfaction grade, the physician's assessment score, and the visual Analog Scale (VAS). Results75% (n = 30) of SG patients reported excellent results on breast lift, shape, volume, NAC position, and scar quality after 12 months, while the CG reported the same outcomes in 60% (n = 21) of cases. SG patients showed a vertical NAC shift and a satisfaction degree higher than in the CG (p < 0.001 vs. CG). ConclusionsThe m-PM with implants and FG was safe and effective in this trial.

Nonsurgical Rhinoplasty after Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review of the Technique, Results, and Complications.

Introduction: Surgical rhinoplasty is a complex procedure with a high revision rate. Nonsurgical rhinoplasty (NSR) could avoid secondary rhinoplasty allowing the correction of postsurgical defects. A systematic review has been performed among adult patients who had previously undergone surgical rhinoplasty and now presenting for NSR with filler, demonstrated most common indications, fillers, and complications in this technique. Materials and Methods: A systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) system guidelines. Primary outcomes included indications for NSR in patients with prior rhinoplasty and complication rate. Secondary outcomes included filler material and degree of patient satisfaction. Results: Twenty articles met the inclusion criteria, obtaining 2,048 patients analyzed in the review. Hyaluronic acid was the most used filler, found in 67% of patients. Indications were highly variable, considering deformities of the middle third of the nose the most remarkable. A high degree of satisfaction was found in the analyzed studies and the rate of major complications was low. Discussion and Conclusions: NSR in patients with prior rhinoplasty is a useful option for correcting a range from subtle aesthetic defects to severe nasal deformities. However, this technique is not exempt from complications, since an increased risk of skin necrosis has been observed.

Analysis of the Results and Significance of the Independent Prospective Multicenter International Study “ACCRED-ROSOMED”

The study analyzed feedback from the accreditation subcommittees members and determined the significance of the multicenter prospective international study “ACCRED-ROSOMED”. The analysis included 410 questionnaires from APC members from 11 regions of the Russian Federation during the work of the subcommissions in 2022-24. The following issues were analyzed: composition, awareness, training, motivational factors of APC members, the degree of satisfaction with OSCE stations and the training of accredited persons, and other issues. The significance of the ACCRED-ROSOMED study for the further development of professional assessment of specialists and the need for further research was demonstrated.

The Impact of Scars After DIEP-Flap Breast Reconstruction on Satisfaction and HR-QoL: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing BREAST-Q Scores.

Although deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap breast reconstruction is the most widely used technique for autologous breast reconstruction, this technique leads to large scars in visible areas on breast and abdomen. So far, limited studies have thoroughly addressed the impact of breast and abdominal scars on satisfaction and Health-related Quality of Life (HR-QoL). This research aimed to determine whether women with no/minor scar symptoms after undergoing DIEP-flap breast reconstruction differ in satisfaction and perceived HR-QoL from women with symptomatic scars. In this cross-sectional survey study, women who had previously undergone DIEP-flap breast reconstruction completed an online survey. Patient-reported scar quality was assessed with the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), and satisfaction and HR-QoL with BREAST-Q. Independent-samples t-tests were conducted to compare BREAST-Q scores between women with no/minor scar symptoms (POSAS overall opinion score 1-3) and women with symptomatic scars (POSAS overall opinion score 4-10). A total of 248 women completed the survey. Women with scar symptoms had significantly worse BREAST-Q scores on 'Satisfaction with breasts,' 'Physical well-being,' 'Psychosocial well-being' and, 'Sexual well-being' compared to women with no/minor scar symptoms (p ≤ 0.001). After DIEP-flap breast reconstructions, women with symptomatic breast and abdominal scars had a clinically relevant and statistically significant lower degree of satisfaction and HR-QoL compared to women who had no/minor scar symptoms. We therefore recommend to explicitly and repeatedly address inevitability of visible scars after DIEP-flap breast reconstruction, aiming to improve preoperative patient selection and post-operative expectation management. This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .

Multi-task oriented team formation in online collaborative learning

Rational and personalized team formation can greatly enhance the efficiency of online collaborative learning. However, in the process of forming learning teams and completing learning tasks, online synchronous communication among team members is often overlooked, and the abilities of team members may change during task execution, which may have an effect on the completion of team tasks. To address these problems, this paper comprehensively considers the impact of learners’ online time and skill levels on team formation. We quantify the potential development space of learners’ skills and design optimization objectives accordingly based on the Zone of Proximal Development theory. Additionally, we propose a Near-Informer deep learning model to predict learners’ future online states, aiming to measure communication efficiency. Then, we propose a multi-task oriented multi-objective optimization team formation problem, and transform it into a single-objective one by using weighted aggregation of all objectives. After that, we present a Three-dimensional Monte Carlo Tree Search algorithm (TDMCTS). The experiments are conducted based on two real datasets. Compared with the baselines, our Near-informer model achieved the highest number of optimal predictions, with 22 out of 32. Besides, TDMCTS algorithm achieved more comprehensive team formation results, with average skill satisfaction degrees of 99.8% and 98.9% on two task sets, respectively, while satisfying the task requirements.

Evaluation of patient's quality of counselling in the context of diabetes treatment by community pharmacists for Public Health

Providing Patient Counseling (PC) may be beneficial in enhancing disease treatment results, especially for chronic illnesses like Diabetes Mellitus (DbM), which is prevalent in underdeveloped countries. This research aims to examine the counseling and contentment levels of patients who visit diabetes clinics in Community Pharmacies (CP), intending to contribute to the field of Public Health (PH). This research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of PC services offered to individuals with DbM. In this cross-sectional research, a patient simulation technique was used with an organized survey of 560 CPs chosen to offer primary healthcare. The survey has been split into three sections: demographics, PC methods used during prescription collection, and satisfaction assessment of the services rendered. The results revealed that PC was offered for taking medication among patients with type 1 DbM, but it was lacking for patients with type 2 DbM. Patients were provided with insufficient counseling on the potential adverse effects and the need to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The degree of satisfaction was a mere 20.2%, suggesting that there may be a deficiency in PC services. The investigation has shown inadequate PC procedures and low levels of contentment in the services offered by CP to patients with DbM. Given the rising occurrence of DbM and the presence of other medical conditions, it is crucial to provide PCs with DbM.

Penilaian Kepuasaan User dalam Menggunakan APlikasi SIM ASN Menggunakan Metode Website Quality

Implementation of the State Civil Apparatus Management Information System (SIM ASN) is a must. The ASN SIM is not only an administrative tool, but is a digital ecosystem that integrates all personnel application services. The problem that occurs in the ASN SIM application is that users find it difficult to complete the complete history requested by the ASN SIM in the personnel database to update employee data history. The aim of this study is to assess the impact of three factors on user satisfaction: application quality, user-friendliness, and interaction quality. The evaluation process is based on the Website Quality technique, which takes into account multiple aspects of website quality, such as as information content, security, usability, speed, and interface design. Respondents in this study were frequent users of the ASN SIM Application. Questionnaires were used to gather information about user opinions and experiences with the quality of the program. To characterize the degree of user satisfaction and the variables influencing it, data analysis was carried out using both statistical and qualitative methodologies. In order to enhance the user experience and efficacy of using the ASN SIM Application in the everyday work environment, it is intended that the research findings will offer comprehensive insight into the areas that require further development. This study adds to the body of knowledge about user satisfaction evaluation in the context of government apps and may serve as a model for future research on the subject.

Pilot Feasibility Study of an Individualized Cognitive Rehabilitation Program in Mexican Adults with Mild Dementia

Introduction. Dementia is a global public health problem, for which there is currently no cure. The increasing number of non-pharmacological interventions for the management of dementia challenges us to provide evidence-based care. Objective. To evaluate the feasibility of an individualized, cognitive rehabilitation program based on the French ETNA3 trial in Mexican subjects over fifty-five with mild Alzheimer's dementia and their caregivers who live in the community. Method. Non-randomized feasibility study. The intervention consisted of a twelve-month cognitive rehabilitation program, divided into eighteen ninety-minute sessions, administered by trained psychologists, and standardized according to the French ETNA3 program. To assess its feasibility, we determined the percentage of eligibility, acceptability, retention, and compliance and evaluated the adverse effects and degree of satisfaction in patients and their caregivers. Results. Thirty-two people with dementia and their caregivers agreed to participate. The mean age of the participants was 80 ± 8 years, the majority (72%) were women, and 78% had had five or more years of schooling. At twelve months, twenty-eight subjects (87%) completed the program with 100% compliance with the scheduled sessions. Discussion. This study shows the feasibility of an individualized cognitive rehabilitation program based on ETNA3 for Mexican subjects with mild dementia and their caregivers. Conclusion. More studies are required to evaluate the importance of trained therapists and caregiver support in achieving significant cognitive and functional changes in patients.

Lifestyle factors, physical health, and life satisfaction under different changes in depressive symptoms among Chinese community-dwelling older adults: A longitudinal analysis.

The study aims to investigate the long-term impact of lifestyle-related factors and physical health on life satisfaction and depressive symptoms among Chinese community-dwelling older adults. Using data from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS), the analytic sample of this study included 1,068 older adults who had participated in the surveys in both 2011 and 2018. Multivariate regression was employed to analyze both cross-sectional and longitudinal relationships between lifestyle-related factors, physical health, and subjective well-being - specifically depressive symptoms and life satisfaction. Additionally, the model tested how these factors correlate with life satisfaction across different groups of depressive symptom changes among older adults, categorized as not at risk of depression, intermittent depression, and chronic depression. Multimorbidity was significantly related to baseline and follow-up depressive risk in older adults. Shorter sleep duration was associated with baseline depression risk. Current alcohol drinkers reported significantly more severe depressive symptoms than non-drinkers. At baseline, current smokers were more likely to have a lower degree of life satisfaction than nonsmokers. Among older adults with chronic depression at the 7-year follow-up, former smokers tended to have lower life satisfaction than nonsmokers. Our findings identified drinking alcohol and having a shorter sleep duration as modifiable lifestyle-related risk factors for late-life depression and smoking as a detrimental factor for life satisfaction in older Chinese adults. Multimorbidity was a significant predictor of more depressive symptoms. Our findings have implications for future psychosocial interventions that target the alleviation of depressive symptoms and the promotion of life satisfaction in older Chinese people based on their different long-term mental and physical health conditions.

The Keystone Flap: A Game Changer That Promises New Horizons in Reconstructive Surgery.

Since its first description emerged in 2003, the keystone flap has garnered the attention of the international scientific community due to its high safety profile and the suitably low complication rate associated with the reconstructive process. In this study, data were obtained from the performance of 72 keystone flaps to cover soft-tissue defects after the excision of neoplastic processes, excisions, and injuries occurring in polytrauma. The study was conducted in the Department of Plastic Surgery, "Bagdasar-Arseni" Emergency Hospital, Bucharest, and two plastic surgeons in the department performed the surgical procedures. The statistical analysis revealed a remarkably low complication rate (3.22%), excellent functional and esthetic results, and a short hospitalization time. No intraoperative complications were identified during this study. The degree of satisfaction obtained after reconstructive surgery was exceptionally high, with a score of 9.47 on a 10-point rating scale (0 = poor results, 10 = excellent results) from the patient's perspective and 9.51 out of 10 for the surgical team. The keystone flap is the optimal solution for reconstructing soft-tissue defects of variable sizes and shapes. It is associated with a low length of hospitalization, a low complication rate, and high patient satisfaction.