Staff Personnel Research Articles

Design and implementation of a “crisis resource management” training program for the initial assessment of polytrauma patients

IntroductionTo describe the design and implementation of a Crisis Resource Management (CRM) training program for the initial assessment of polytrauma patients. MethodsProspectively implemented CRM training program in acute-care tertiary hospital by hospital personnel involved in the care of polytraumatisms. The program has a blended format and 23-h duration, including 11 h of online theoretical training followed by 12-h simulation modules and practical cases devoted to the roles of members of the trauma team, functioning of the polytrauma room, and key aspects of teamwork. The Human Factors Attitude Survey (HFAS) was used to assess attitudes related to non-technical skills, and the End-of-Course Critique (ECC) survey to evaluate satisfaction with training. We evaluated changes in the pre- and post-training assessments. ResultsEighty staff personnel (26% specialists, 16% residents, 29% nurses, 14% nursing assistant, 15% stretcher bearer) participated in three editions of the program. Theoretical knowledge improved from a mean (SD) of 5.95 (1.7) to 8.27 (2.1) (P < .0001). In the HFAS, statistically significant differences in 18 of 23 attitudinal markers were observed, with improvements in all items of “leadership” and “roles”, in 4 of 5 items of “situational awareness”, and in 4 of 8 items of “communication”. Mean values obtained in the ECC questionnaire were also very high. ConclusionsA CRM training model developed for the initial care of polytrauma patients improved theoretical knowledge and participants perceptions and attitudes regarding leadership, communication, roles, and situational awareness of members of the trauma team.

ANALYSIS OF HOTEL STAFF IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SERVICE IN HOTELS

This article examines the impact of hotel employees industry knowledge and skills on customer satisfaction in improving service quality and competitiveness in hotels. During the process analysis, questionnaires were developed and interviews were conducted with hotel staff, customers, and management personnel to determine the interaction of these two variables. Based on the results of the research, ways to gain loyal customers and, as a result, to achieve the economic efficiency of the enterprise, by increasing the potential of personnel, are proposed.

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in Healthcare Facility: A Study of Sehat Al Sharq at Al Khobar, KSA

This paper shall cover the existing theories and practices in the field of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design with a special focus on Healthcare Projects. The intention is to address the gap between theory and practices. Safety &amp; Security is one of the basic human needs for peaceful existence. Patient safety and security have always been concerns in the successful operation of a healthcare setup. Nowadays, patient-centric healthcare service has given a competitive edge to the hospital; therefore, safety against crime has become very crucial for the hospitals. Other than the patients, safety and security for staff and visitors are equally important. Safety from data theft and breaches of privacy are other concerns in the healthcare setup. The design approach of best practices, like Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, seeks to create safer spaces through detailed design principles and strategies, and guidelines issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. The majority of evidence suggests that designing the physical environment while considering safety features like Access Control, CCTV, Ultrasonic Occupancy Sensor, Public Addressable System &amp; Duress Alarm for healthcare setup, duress alarms have proved to be life-saving measures that are used to alert hospital staff and security personnel when an individual is in need of emergency. In this paper, qualitative research methodology is used as a case study and physical observations to collect qualitative data and analysis of Sehat Al Sharq Hospital, Al Khobar, KSA, shall be included to identify and propose solution factors affecting the design challenges related to CPTED. Furthermore, it aims to recommend a roadmap to address design constraints, optimize efficiency, and improve safety and patient care in the healthcare facility.

Crime Prevention through Environmental Design in Healthcare Facility: A Case Study of Sehat Al Sharq at Al Khobar, KSA

This paper shall cover the existing theories and practices in the field of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design with a special focus on Healthcare Projects. The intention is to address the gap between theory and practices. Safety &amp; Security is one of the basic human needs for peaceful existence. Patient safety and security have always been concerns in the successful operation of a healthcare setup. Nowadays, patient-centric healthcare service has given a competitive edge to the hospital; therefore, safety against crime has become very crucial for the hospitals. Other than the patients, safety and security for staff and visitors are equally important. Safety from data theft and breaches of privacy are other concerns in the healthcare setup. The design approach of best practices, like Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, seeks to create safer spaces through detailed design principles and strategies, and guidelines issued by the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety. The majority of evidence suggests that designing the physical environment while considering safety features like Access Control, CCTV, Ultrasonic Occupancy Sensor, Public Addressable System &amp; Duress Alarm for healthcare setup, duress alarms have proved to be life-saving measures that are used to alert hospital staff and security personnel when an individual is in need of emergency. In this paper, qualitative research methodology is used as a case study and physical observations to collect qualitative data and analysis of Sehat Al Sharq Hospital, Al Khobar, KSA, shall be included to identify and propose solution factors affecting the design challenges related to CPTED. Furthermore, it aims to recommend a roadmap to address design constraints, optimize efficiency, and improve safety and patient care in the healthcare facility.

Socio-spatial health disparities in Covid-19 cases and deaths in United States skilled nursing facilities over 30 months

This study investigated whether socio-spatial factors surrounding United States skilled nursing facilities related to Covid-19 case counts among residents, staff, and facility personnel and deaths among residents. With data on 12,403 United States skilled nursing facilities and Census data we estimated multilevel models to assess relationships between facility and surrounding area characteristics from June 2020 to September 2022 for cumulative resident and facility personnel case counts and resident deaths. Facilities with more Black or Latino residents experienced more cases incident rate ratios (IRR=1.005; 1.004) and deaths (IRR=1.008) among residents during the first 6 months of the pandemic but were no different thereafter. Facilities with more racial and ethnic heterogeneity and percent Black or Latino in the surrounding buffer experienced more Covid-19 cases and deaths in the first 6 months, but no such differences were observed in the subsequent 24 months. Facilities surrounded by higher percent Latino consistently experienced more cases among staff and facility personnel over the study period (IRR=1.006; 1.001). Findings indicated socio-spatial health disparities in cases among residents, staff, and facility personnel in the first 6 months of the pandemic, with some disparities fading thereafter. This pattern likely suggests the importance of the adoption and adherence to pandemic-related safety measures in skilled nursing facilities nationwide.

Wet bulb globe temperature variability and its implications on heat stress monitoring

The wet bulb globe temperature (WBGT) is widely used in athletics for assessing heat stress. Sports governing bodies provide a wide variety of recommendations on how often to take WBGT measurements during activities like practices and competitions. This can leave coaching staff and other sports medicine personnel in a quandary as to what is the “best practice.” Our study is the first to use a large dataset to quantify the variability of WBGT within practice and competition sessions, and to identify the impact of using different measurement rates on the WBGT. The study leverages 6 years of data from thousands of American football practice and competition sessions from across Georgia, USA. We observed that, on average, WBGTs are coolest in the morning (26.67°C) and evening (24.84°C), and hottest in the midday (30.23°C) and afternoon (27.21°C). The variability within sessions tended to be greater for morning, midday, and afternoon than evenings, with session standard deviations of 0.96°C to 1.27°C and ranges of 2.67°C to 3.55°C when controlling for duration. WBGTs also tended to increase over time in morning sessions and decrease over time during afternoon and evening sessions. These changes are clinically important. We found that Georgia High School Association (GHSA) WBGT activity modification categories often changed during sessions, especially in the morning, midday, and afternoon where a change in GHSA category of ≥1 occurred in 57% to 76% of sessions. Considering this variability, our results indicate that more frequent measurements better capture maximum WBGT values over a session and reduce the likelihood of misclassifying activity modification.

Проблемные вопросы в организации управления курсантскими коллективами

The training of commanders of cadet groups in formation units of educational organisations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia is one of the most important issues for the successful performing all training and service tasks by the units, but it is still not specified by departmental regulatory acts.&#x0D; When preparing and practicing the training program for junior supervising staff of formation units, the author revealed a number of difficulties, reflected in the lack of a general methodological foundation of training, the lack of basic skills of cadets in group management, differences in the service and civil environments, as well as the personal needs of both individual cadets and all participants of training and service activity.&#x0D; The purpose of the research is to examine problematic issues in the interaction between junior supervising staff and subordinate personnel during the initial phase of training.&#x0D; The methods used are systematic, formal-logical, study of the scientific literature, analysis of regulatory legal acts, private-scientific pedagogical methods.&#x0D; Results. The author has found that the main problem in the group management by junior supervising staff in educational organisations of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia consists in the lack of a general methodological foundation for developing the skills and qualities necessary for effective implementation of service duties, including upbringing and training of personnel, as well as moral and psychological support of the unit’s activities. In addition, the lack of simple and accessible practical materials and undeveloped methods of working with cadet groups has a negative impact on the effectiveness of junior supervising staff training in the law enforcement agencies.

Implementation of Organizational Commitment and Leadership Behavior on Performance in Education Personnel Staff; The Role of Organizational Citizenship Behavior Mediation

Purpose: This research was conducted to determine and analyze the role of organizational commitment, leadership behavior, and organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) on performance. Including the role of OCB mediating the relationship between organizational commitment, and leadership behavior on performance. Theoretical framework: The research was constructed by placing leadership behavior, organizational commitment, and OCB as independent variables (X) to be tested for their effect on performance (Y). The model was then developed by placing OCB as a mediation (Z) between leadership behavior and organizational commitment to performance. Design/methodology/approach: The research uses a quantitative approach by taking the subject (sample) of the education staff at the Kendari State Islamic Institute. The research sample took all of the educational staff at the Kendari State Islamic Institute with a total of 121 people. Data collection directly provides a questionnaire to be answered. The collected data is then processed with SEM-PLS Ver, 3. Findings: It was found that organizational commitment can play a good role (positive and significant) in OCB and performance. Leadership behavior has a direct impact on OCB, and on performance. Likewise, OCB has a positive and significant effect on performance. OCB mediates the influence between organizational commitment on performance, and between leadership behavior on performance. Organizational commitment to OCB, OCB to performance, and leadership behavior towards OCB are consistent enough that they are "saturated" to be reconstructed. Research, Practical &amp; Social implications: Treatment needs to be given to increase their loyalty to the institution, such as guaranteeing career development. Superiors (leaders) can focus more on achieving work results and can periodically evaluate or monitor the level of task achievement. Organizations to focus on increasing tolerance from existing education staff and a sense of togetherness in work units. Originality/value: Testing leadership behavior on OCB and performance, and the mediating role of OCB in influencing leadership behavior on performance in religious (spiritual) based higher education institution education staff.

Development of Organizational Communication Competence of University Executive Secretaries in the Digital Age : A Case Study of between the Autonomous University and State University

The study main objectives are 1) to explore the problems and challenges of organizational communication issues faced by university administrators’ executive secretaries in the digital age. Duties and responsibilities performed by executive secretaries of autonomous or of state universities in the present circumstances were investigated; 2) to compare the two groups in respect of a demand to improve organizational communication skills; and 3) to suggest some guidelines and recommendations for more effective communication skills among these staff personnel. Using purposive sampling, the researcher collected the data from 303 individuals serving as executive secretaries in an autonomous or in a state university. The study used purposive sampling for informant selection. Interviews and questionnaires are tools used to collect data. The statistics for data analysis included percentage, mean, frequency, standard deviation, t- and F-tests. The results showed that : 1. Both types of sample groups, i.e. executive secretaries of autonomous and of state universities revealed a high level of demand to develop their knowledge competencies for performing duties (M= 4.40). The requirement subcomponents were telephone etiquette; social media savvy skills, e.g. Line and Facebook mastery; and effective time-management to help them achieve their goals (M=4.55, 4.52, and 4.48 respectively). The needs to improve comprehensive skill development were at a high level (M=4.32). The subcomponents disclosed a demand for developing effective communication and teamwork skills; social media savviness; and emotional intelligence for coping with stress at work, (M= 4.47, 4.42 and 4.40 respectively). The needs for improvement of secretarial desirable skills were at the highest level (M=4.55). When considering the top 3 aspects, the personnel performing duties as executive secretaries showed the need to develop desirable attributes in a prioritized order as follows: integrity at work and loyalty to supervisor; maintaining confidentiality for supervisors; as well as accountability and punctuality (M=4.66, 4.64 and 4.61 respectively), all of which falls within the highest level of measurement. 2. Statistically significant differences were observed between executive secretaries of both autonomous and state universities with regard to their need levels to enhance professional skills, organizational communication, knowledge and competencies (p&lt;.05). However, no significant difference was observed between the two groups regarding desirable characteristics.

PENINGKATAN KINERJA STAFF BAGIAN PERSONALIA BATALYON INFANTERI RAIDER 600/MODANG KODAM VI/ MULAWARMAN BALIKPAPAN KALIMANTAN TIMUR

The purpose of this study was to identify and analyze the factors that caused the performance of the Staff of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman Balikpapan staff to improve, and to identify and analyze efforts to improve the performance of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion's staff. /Modang Kodam VI/ Mulawarman Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. This research uses qualitative research with data collection techniques such as interviews, document analysis, and observation. The data analysis method used by the author is using the Miles and Huberman method. The results showed that the factors causing the performance of the Staff of the Personnel Section in the Personnel Division of the 600th Raider Infantry Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman still need to be improved in terms of the need for training of soldiers in the provision, education, use, maintenance, and separation so that it affects the performance of soldiers, still there are some staff who have not had an undergraduate education and managerial and computer skills still need to be added, but the current condition is that soldiers actually have the requirements to carry out education but the quota given to attend education is very limited, the number of staff in the personnel department is inadequate so they still cannot meet DSP. Efforts to improve the performance of the Staff of the Personnel Division of the 600th Infantry Raider Battalion/Modang Kodam VI/Mulawarman include: (1) Effort-1: Improving the pattern of personnel staff development, reward and punishment, application of the merit system and improving the pattern of care for the Staff of the Personnel Division; (2) Effort-2: Increasing the leadership's commitment to the education of special qualifications for personnel staff; (3) Effort-3: Arranging the placement of the Personnel Division Staff with the aim of fulfilling the DSP for personnel staff in all TNI AD work units.

The FIFA 11 + : Why is adherence so challenging? Insights from a cross-sectional study of stakeholders in Australian amateur football (soccer)

Objectives To explore the usage and awareness of the FIFA 11 + (11 + ) across multiple stakeholders involved with amateur football. Methods Coaches, players, non-coaching staff and medical personnel in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, were invited to complete a cross-sectional online survey, which was disseminated using a targeted email to two Football NSW member organisations and a social media campaign. Categorical data (including age-groups and sex) are presented as counts and percentages and analysed using a Chi-square or Fisher's exact test. A significance level of 0.05 was used for all analyses. Results In total 328 players, 55 coaches, 37 non-coaching staff and 16 medical personnel completed the survey (n = 436). Awareness of the 11 + was lowest among non-coaching staff (16.2%) and players (32.6%) but higher among coaches (52.7%) and medical personnel (93.8%). Once aware of the 11 + , 75.8% of all respondents used the program although 89.5% of them did so with modifications. In addition, only 40.0% of players reported completing all three parts of the 11 + program. Veteran players were less likely to complete any type of warm-up compared with junior players (63.7% vs. 96.3%, respectively). Conclusions Although awareness of the 11 + varied amongst survey respondents, 3 out of 4 respondents who were aware of the 11 + adopted the program. However, respondents reported modifying the 11 + and not completing the program as intended, which suggests modification guidance is required to maintain the efficacy of the 11 + .

Teaching Senior Medical Students Mass Casualty Incident Management by 3D Tabletop Exercise without Lecture: Increase Students' Knowledge and Motivation

Introduction:Mass casualty incident (MCI) management was usually taught by lectures and then tested by exercises. However, the lecture may not be interesting and tabletop exercise (TTx) may not adequately engage participants, especially senior medical students. To solve these two problems, we think that a TTx using 3D models can be a good teaching method of MCI management for medical students.Method:A TTx of MCI in the emergency room (ER) was designed for senior medical students based on five core capabilities of MCI management: incident management system, event recognition and initiation of response, patient triage, surge capacity and capability, and recovery and demobilization. 3D models containing miniatures of the ER, hospital staff, patients, and other personnel were used in the TTx. No lecture was conducted before or during the exercise. Students needed to discuss how to respond to events in the incident and show their responses using the 3D models, and the instructor facilitated the discussion and gave feedback right after the students’ decision.Knowledge of each core capability was tested by four multiple-choice questions. The interest in learning disaster medicine and willingness to participate in MCI management were evaluated by questionnaire, along with quantitative feedback to the exercise. The same test and questionnaire were conducted before and after the TTx.Results:From September 2018 to May 2022, 326 students completed both pre- and post-exercise evaluations. The test scores of all five core capabilities, levels of interest, and willingness increased significantly after the exercise. Students thought the exercise was interesting and a good learning tool. Most students wanted to be notified of further training.Conclusion:A tabletop exercise using 3D models is an effective way to teach senior medical students MCI management and disaster medicine while increasing their interest in learning and willingness to participate.

Exploring Work Climate among University Personnel

This was a descriptive study which used a survey questionnaire that determined the profile and characteristics of the complete enumeration of the teaching and non-teaching personnel in the areas of caring, cohesiveness, respect, trust, career and social growth and opportunity for input. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Also, the mean which is a measure of central tendency was used to determine the work climate at Central Philippines State University. The most number of respondents were those from 31 to 45 years old, the females outnumbered males, majority were College Level/Graduate and most respondents were in the service for 10 years and below. The younger the personnel, the more that they were favorable with the work climate. Males were less favorable compared to the females. The college level/graduate personnel of the University found its work climate a more positive one compared to personnel with master’s and doctor’s degree. The work climate in the University was more positive for the permanent staff or non-teaching personnel and job order employees. The work climate at Central Philippines State University as to caring, cohesiveness, career and social growth and opportunity for input got an interpretation of highly favorable while it got moderately favorable as to respect and trust. There was a significant difference in the characteristics of CPSU teaching and non-teaching personnel in the areas of caring, respect, social growth and opportunity for input. There existed significant difference on the work climate among University personnel when grouped according to the respondents’ profile.

Design and implementation of a “crisis resource management” training program for the initial assessment of polytrauma patients

IntroductionTo describe the design and implementation of a Crisis Resource Management (CRM) training program for the initial assessment of polytrauma patients. MethodsProspectively implemented CRM training program in acute-care tertiary hospital by hospital personnel involved in the care of polytraumatisms. The program has a blended format and 23-h duration, including 11 h of online theoretical training followed by 12-h simulation modules and practical cases devoted to the roles of members of the trauma team, functioning of the polytrauma room, and key aspects of teamwork. The Human Factors Attitude Survey (HFAS) was used to assess attitudes related to non-technical skills, and the End-of-Course Critique (ECC) survey to evaluate satisfaction with training. We evaluated changes in the pre- and post-training assessments. ResultsEighty staff personnel (26% specialists, 16% residents, 29% nurses, 14% nursing assistant, 15% stretcher bearer) participated in three editions of the program. Theoretical knowledge improved from a mean (SD) of 5.95 (1.7) to 8.27 (2.1) (P < .0001). In the HFAS, statistically significant differences in 18 of 23 attitudinal markers were observed, with improvements in all items of “leadership” and “roles”, in 4 of 5 items of “situational awareness”, and in 4 of 8 items of “communication”. Mean values obtained in the ECC questionnaire were also very high. ConclusionsA CRM training model developed for the initial care of polytrauma patients improved theoretical knowledge and participants perceptions and attitudes regarding leadership, communication, roles, and situational awareness of members of the trauma team.

Post-earthquake Service Provision Analysis in Sisakht, Yasuj, in 2020

INTRODUCTION: An earthquake is a major natural disaster with widespread and great effects on human life and nature. Taking care of the basic needs of earthquake victims is an essential step that should be addressed immediately. Moreover, the evaluation of various problems after disasters, especially earthquakes, is of crucial importance for the affected people. The management of humanitarian aid and public assistance among these affected people is considered one of the most important post-earthquake concerns. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the post-earthquake challenges and strengths of providing humanitarian aid services in Sisakht, Yasuj, in February 2019. METHODS: This qualitative case study was conducted from March 2019 to July 2020. The studied population consisted of 20 participants including medical staff (n=10), clergy (n=2), crisis managers (n=4), and military personnel (n=4). The required data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews, which continued until data saturation. To evaluate the reliability of the data, the strategies recommended by Guba were used. The data were analyzed by conventional content analysis based on the method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. FINDINGS: The advantages and strengths of this study included humanitarian cooperation and coordination, as well as the timely presence of relief and rescue teams and law enforcement agencies from the post-earthquake first hours, which had a great impact on reducing the suffering of people. The challenges in providing post-earthquake services included health, medical, management, geographical, and spatial concerns and issues related to the earthquake victims (relief goods distribution problem and inappropriate information dissemination as the main challenges). CONCLUSION: Effective and appropriate management policies regarding the management of providing post-earthquake services and elimination of the structural and managerial obstacles can improve the operation and management of humanitarian aid.

Post-earthquake Service Provision Analysis in Sisakht, Yasuj, in 2020

INTRODUCTION: An earthquake is a major natural disaster with widespread and great effects on human life and nature. Taking care of the basic needs of earthquake victims is an essential step that should be addressed immediately. Moreover, the evaluation of various problems after disasters, especially earthquakes, is of crucial importance for the affected people. The management of humanitarian aid and public assistance among these affected people is considered one of the most important post-earthquake concerns. Therefore, the present study was conducted to evaluate the post-earthquake challenges and strengths of providing humanitarian aid services in Sisakht, Yasuj, in February 2019. METHODS: This qualitative case study was conducted from March 2019 to July 2020. The studied population consisted of 20 participants including medical staff (n=10), clergy (n=2), crisis managers (n=4), and military personnel (n=4). The required data were collected through observation and semi-structured interviews, which continued until data saturation. To evaluate the reliability of the data, the strategies recommended by Guba were used. The data were analyzed by conventional content analysis based on the method proposed by Graneheim and Lundman. FINDINGS: The advantages and strengths of this study included humanitarian cooperation and coordination, as well as the timely presence of relief and rescue teams and law enforcement agencies from the post-earthquake first hours, which had a great impact on reducing the suffering of people. The challenges in providing post-earthquake services included health, medical, management, geographical, and spatial concerns and issues related to the earthquake victims (relief goods distribution problem and inappropriate information dissemination as the main challenges). CONCLUSION: Effective and appropriate management policies regarding the management of providing post-earthquake services and elimination of the structural and managerial obstacles can improve the operation and management of humanitarian aid.

The existence of an ideal leader's role in controlling employee performance

A leader is likened to a spear to determine the success or failure of an organization he leads. When a leader is able to maintain the stability of his organizational system, then of course the organization can run well. A director (leader) at the Padang Regional General Hospital has the duty to control the performance of his employees in order to provide excellent health services to patients and the public. This research is a joint effort that combines literature research and field research, where it is expected to contribute to the development of knowledge, especially in the fields of leadership and organization. The research method used is to use literature and field approach techniques to analyze what conditions and situations are ideal for carrying out leadership in Padang Pariaman Hospital. The informants in this study are all existing employees, including directors, heads of administration, and personnel staff. The results of the study show that, in general, the leadership of the hospital has fully implemented its role as a leader in improving employee performance, while the role carried out by the leadership of the hospital is to guide and direct employees, encourage employees to follow in their footsteps, and be responsible. It's just that some employees have not carried out their duties with discipline. In this case, employees need to improve their performance as employees, while what needs to be improved from employees is the quality, quantity, and completion of work.&#x0D;

Information Resources Security Threat in University Libraries in Katsina State

This study was carried out to investigate information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina State. The objectives of the paper were to identify the types of information resources threat available and the measures taken to solve the issue of information resource security threat in university libraries in Katsina state. The paper employed a qualitative methodological approach using a narrative-based design. The population of the study comprises nine (9) participants selected from the libraries under study. A narrative-based analysis was adopted to analyze the data collected. The study established that theft of library collections, mutilations of the library collection, disruptive patrons’ behavior,natural disaster and artificial disaster, poorly secured premises, library staff attitude and ignorance of security issues were types of information resources threat in the university libraries in Katsina State. The study also established that windows and doors protection, a mark of ownership, checking in and checking out, recruitment of more library staff and security personnel, and use of telecommunication system e.g.,electronic access control, CCTV, RFID were the measures taken to solve the issue of information resources threat in the university libraries in Katsina State. Based on the findings of the study, the paper therefore recommends that university libraries should have a written collection development policy that covers security measures that will help other new staff and the academic community to know what is on the ground for them to follow strictly. The study further concludes that, the libraries should provide a perimeter alarm system, electro-magnetic control system, firewall installation, radio frequency identification system, and electronic access control in the university libraries, and security entrance of every university library should be managed by well-trained and qualified professionals to save resources from any act of mismanagement or security threat of information resources

Application of E-Performance and Compensation Systems To Employee Performance Through Motivation As An Intervening Variable

Advanced human resources (HR) are required for an organization to achieve its goals and objectives. There is a need for human resource management so that the implementation of activities runs optimally by evaluating employee performance. The research method used was causal quantitative, which aims to analyze the effect of implementing e-performance systems and compensation on employee performance through motivation as an intervening variable. The research population consists of employees serving in the Indonesian Navy. The Naval Personnel Staff totals 113 employees. The Slovin method was used to calculate the sample, which yielded a sample of 89 employees. Data collection methods in the form of primary data come from questionnaires, and secondary data is derived from agencies. Methods of data analysis using descriptive analysis as well as structural equation model partial least squares (SEM-PLS) analysis. The results of the analysis show that the implementation of the e-performance system affects motivation, compensation affects motivation, the implementation of the e-performance system has affected employee performance, compensation has affected employee performance, motivation has affected employee performance, the implementation of the e-performance system has affected employee performance through motivation as an intervening variable, and compensation does not affect employee performance through motivation as an intervening variable.

Recognition of hand disinfection by an alcohol-containing gel using two-dimensional imaging in a clinical setting

Hand hygiene compliance is important for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections. The conventional method of measuring hand disinfection guidelines involves an external observer watching the staff personnel, which introduces bias, and observations are only made for a set period of time. An unbiased, non-invasive automated system for assessing hand sanitisation actions can provide a better estimate of compliance. To develop an automated detector to assess hand hygiene compliance in hospitals, without bias from an external observer, capable of making observations at different times of the day, as non-invasive as possible by using only one camera, and collecting as much information as possible from 2D video footage. Video footage with annotations from various sources was collected to determine when staff performed hand disinfection with gel-based alcohol. The frequency response of wrists movement was used to train a Support Vector Machine to identify hand sanitisation events. Our system detected sanitisation events with an accuracy of 75.18 %, precision of 72.89 %, and recall of 80.91 %. These metrics provide an overall estimate of hand sanitisation compliance without bias due to the presence of an external observer while collecting data over time. Investigation of these systems is important because they are not constrained by time-limited observations, are non-invasive, and eliminate observer bias. Although there is room for improvement, the proposed system provides a fair assessment of compliance that the hospital can use as a reference to take appropriate action.