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Five things you need to know or do when seeking financial advice: Part 2

Five things you need to know or do when seeking financial advice: Part 2

'We are fragile, but we are strong': A qualitative study of perspectives, experiences and priority outcomes for people living with HIV and frailty.

Advances in antiretroviral therapy have meant that the focus of HIV care has shifted to chronic disease management. The HIV population is ageing, and the prevalence of frailty is increasing. This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of the impact of living with HIV and frailty and priority outcomes in relation to wellbeing and ageing. In-depth qualitative interviews were undertaken with older people living with HIV who screened positive for frailty using the FRAIL scale. Participants were recruited from a UK outpatient HIV clinic. Interviews were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. In total, 24 people living with HIV were interviewed. Frailty was described as not being able to do the things you could and living with limitations that impacted physical, psychological and social wellbeing. Being identified as frail was not always surprising, but acceptance of this diagnosis required an understanding of what frailty means and what they can do to address it. For people living with HIV, the word 'frail' was largely acceptable when its clinical meaning was explained. However, participants questioned whether a different term is needed if this is a new 'HIV-associated frailty'. Priority outcomes were slowing the progression of frailty, retaining independence and being treated holistically. When talking about frailty with people living with HIV, professionals need to balance honesty and sensitivity and provide clear information about the meaning and impact for the person. Holistic management plans must recognize the physical and psycho-social impact of frailty and prioritize slowing its progression and reducing its impact on independence.

Six things you need to know or do when seeking financial advice: Part 1

Six things you need to know or do when seeking financial advice: Part 1

Dear CRO: Behavioural risk management is the new thing for you

Behavioural risk management (BRM) helps to better prevent risk events that can hurt financial services firms, their customers, shareholders and society. Underpinned by methods and insights from across the behavioural sciences (such as organisational and social psychology, decision making and cognitive science, etc), this forward-looking risk management approach is increasingly encouraged by regulators and invested in by financial institutions globally. This paper provides a practical three-step approach to manage behavioural risk, illustrated with financial services case studies. Future developments are then discussed. The paper closes with common implicit beliefs that may hinder senior risk management professionals initiating BRM in their organisations and a manifesto for action to help get started.

Seven things you need to know about body language in practice

Seven things you need to know about body language in practice

Okul Yönetici Rolleri ile Öğrenci İyi Olma İlişkisinin Çeşitli Değişkenlere Göre Yöntem Analizinin İncelenmesi

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between school administrator roles and student well-being according to various variables. The research was carried out with a mixed approach in which quantitative and qualitative patterns were used together. In this research, explanatory pattern, one of the mixed method patterns, was used. The study group of the research consists of Teachers working in Secondary Schools of Istanbul province and students aged 12 in the 2021-2022 academic year. The schools participating in the research were determined by stratified sampling method. In the study, the proportional stratified sampling method was used by selecting samples from each layer in equal proportion. In order to make stratification, the data of the ‘Mahallem Istanbul’ (2017) project conducted by the Faculty of Economics of Istanbul University were used. Accordingly, the application was made in a total of 6 schools located in the lower and upper socioeconomic level neighborhoods of Ataşehir, Beyoğlu and Beykoz Districts, where the socioeconomic difference is highest in Istanbul. A total of 589 people, including 38 teachers and 551 students, participated in the research. The ‘School Administrator Roles Scale’ was applied to the teachers in the schools determined in the research, and the ‘International Child Well-Being Scale’ was applied to the students of the same school. The study data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA and regression analysis for independent groups using SPSS 21. According to the results of the study, the scores obtained by school administrators vary according to the socioeconomic level of the region where the school is located. The average school administrators in the upper socioeconomic level neighborhood are higher than the average school administrators in the lower socioeconomic level neighborhood. When the average scores of school administrators‘ roles are examined, it is seen that the highest score is ’providing information‘, then ’Decisional‘ and ’interpersonal role' scores, respectively. When student well-being scores are examined, there is a meaningful relationship between the school where the student is studying and the scores of your home and family, the things you have, the environment you live Decently, your life and the future. When the relationship between the ’School Administrator Roles scale’ and the ’International Child Well-Being scale' was examined, Dec.; There are statistically significant and negative relationships between the ’School Administrator Roles scale‘ ’interpersonal‘ sub-dimension and the ’International Child Well-being scale‘ ’self-feelings' dimension. Dec.1. There is a statistically significant and negative relationship between the 'School Administrator Roles scale' and the 'self-feelings' sub-dimension. Dec. 1. As the interpersonal role scores of school administrators increase, the scores of the students' feelings about themselves decelerate. Keywords: School Administrator Roles, Child Well-Being

Okul Yönetici Rolleri ile Öğrenci İyi Olma İlişkisinin Çeşitli Değişkenlere Göre Araştırma Bulgularının Değerlendirilmesi

The aim of this research is to examine the relationship between school administrator roles and student well-being according to various variables. The research was carried out with a mixed approach in which quantitative and qualitative patterns were used together. In this research, explanatory pattern, one of the mixed method patterns, was used. The study group of the research consists of Teachers working in Secondary Schools of Istanbul province and students aged 12 in the 2021-2022 academic year. The schools participating in the research were determined by stratified sampling method. In the study, the proportional stratified sampling method was used by selecting samples from each layer in equal proportion. In order to make stratification, the data of the ‘Mahallem Istanbul’ (2017) project conducted by the Faculty of Economics of Istanbul University were used. Accordingly, the application was made in a total of 6 schools located in the lower and upper socioeconomic level neighborhoods of Ataşehir, Beyoğlu and Beykoz Districts, where the socioeconomic difference is highest in Istanbul. A total of 589 people, including 38 teachers and 551 students, participated in the research. The ‘School Administrator Roles Scale’ was applied to the teachers in the schools determined in the research, and the ‘International Child Well-Being Scale’ was applied to the students of the same school. The study data were analyzed by t-test, ANOVA and regression analysis for independent groups using SPSS 21. According to the results of the study, the scores obtained by school administrators vary according to the socioeconomic level of the region where the school is located. The average school administrators in the upper socioeconomic level neighborhood are higher than the average school administrators in the lower socioeconomic level neighborhood. When the average scores of school administrators‘ roles are examined, it is seen that the highest score is ’providing information‘, then ’Decisional‘ and ’interpersonal role' scores, respectively. When student well-being scores are examined, there is a meaningful relationship between the school where the student is studying and the scores of your home and family, the things you have, the environment you live Decently, your life and the future. When the relationship between the ’School Administrator Roles scale’ and the ’International Child Well-Being scale' was examined, Dec.; There are statistically significant and negative relationships between the ’School Administrator Roles scale‘ ’interpersonal‘ sub-dimension and the ’International Child Well-being scale‘ ’self-feelings' dimension. Dec.1. There is a statistically significant and negative relationship between the 'School Administrator Roles scale' and the 'self-feelings' sub-dimension. Dec. 1. As the interpersonal role scores of school administrators increase, the scores of the students' feelings about themselves decelerate. Keywords: School Administrator Roles, Child Well-Being

Developing Disability Advocates Through Deliberate Interprofessional Conversations Regarding Quality of Life After Stroke

ObjectiveStroke can result in significant mental and physical impairment. Training health care professionals on effective strategies for mitigating stroke-related quality-of-life issues is crucial in facilitating comprehensive stroke management. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of an interprofessional education (IPE) experience on students’ attitudes regarding poststroke disability. MethodsIn this pre-post interventional study, pharmacy and medical students received an electronic patient chart and a store-and-forward video depicting physical and cognitive impairment in a patient with stroke. Students were instructed to discuss the acute management and postdischarge needs of the patient from an advocacy perspective. After the IPE experience, students completed the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised, version 2 and an unvalidated disability attitudes survey. The surveys were analyzed using a paired t test. In addition, students reflected on the prompt, “What are some things you had NOT considered prior to this IPE?” ResultsA total of 708 students completed the surveys. After IPE, there was a significant improvement in all domains of the Student Perceptions of Interprofessional Clinical Education-Revised, version 2. On the disability survey, there was significant improvement on all statements, including “rate your comfort with…”: “discussing the expected disabilities associated with new-onset stroke” and “discussing strategies for improving the quality of life of a patient who has long-term disabilities.” On the self-reflections, 31.7% (n = 211) had not considered the need for poststroke care services before this IPE. ConclusionThis IPE experience was instrumental in improving student perspectives regarding poststroke disability.

THE INFLUENCE OF ELDERLY EXERCISE ON THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE ELDERLY IN CANDIMULYO VILLAGE, JOMBANG REGENCY

Background: Physical health is anything related to the physical. There are many things you can do to improve physical health, such as exercise (physical activity), meeting nutritional needs, and mental health. Objective: This research aimed to determine the effect of elderly exercise on the physical health of elderly people in Candimulyo Village, Jombang Regency. Method: This type of research is an experiment with a one group pre-posttest design. with a sample of 15 people or total sampling, the level of physical health was measured by measuring resting and exercise pulses. The statistical test used in this research is the t-test. Results: Based on the results of research and hypothesis testing carried out by researchers, the results of the pre-test and post-test resting pulse t-test were t-count 80.769 while t-table 1.761 (t-count 80.769 > t-table 1.761) with a significant level of α = 0.05 and the results of the pulse t-test The pre-test and post-test exercises were t-count 23.469 while t-table 1.761 (t-count 23.469 > t-table 1.761) with a significant level of α = 0.05. Conclusion: It can be concluded that "There is a significant influence of elderly exercise on the physical health of the elderly in Candimulyo Village, Jombang Regency”.

A Discursive Concern on Pollution in Kathmandu Valley and Its Consequences

I find this dialogue meaningful here. A gentleman: Hello sir, what are the three remarkable things you find in Nepal? Tourist: Oh! I find that every man is a doctor; every man is a politician; and Kathmandu is a big toilet. (Source: Personal talk) “Kathmandu is a big toilet”. What a joke! What a satire! Is Kathmandu so? Interesting! This paper explores the discursive concern about pollution in Kathmandu, the study area, and its consequences. The previous mayors of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) solved this problem partially. The city dwellers could not have breathed fresh air for about two decades despite several attempts by environmentalists and awareness articles written by national and international writers. The findings of the study show that Kathmandu is one of the dirtiest cities in the world and there is a possibility of lung cancer, respiratory problems, and many more. These adverse impacts of pollution are beyond prediction. This metropolitan city now has a new young energetic Mayor, Balendra Shah. The Kathmanduites have woven a big dream over him. I think he will come up with good new plans to address the discursive concern on the pollution problem. There are limited scholarly research papers published on this issue. The study sheds light on, “When will the day of crystal clean Kathmandu come?” and attempts to make the KMC people commit to strictly monitoring waste management. Pollution means the natural environment deterioration: air pollution, water pollution, land pollution, light pollution and noise pollution. This paper focuses on the strict implementation of strict rules to curb the pollution crisis. This provision mitigates the pollution problem so that people breathe fresh air and enhance the environmental literature. The mixed methods of cause and effect, document analysis and qualitative research were used in the study.

So, what's the coolest thing you learned from the models?

Abstract Research methods based on modelling and simulation (M&S) are gaining popularity among social scientists to study societal dynamics. Emphasising the importance of this research approach, the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder initiated a methodology module to help students on the religious studies programme learn about M&S-based research methods. The methodology module entails seminars, tutoring, meet-the-expert sessions and writing a short essay about the opportunities, limitations and challenges of applying the research methods. This article discusses the impact of the meet-the-expert event, examining students’ interaction with the experts to understand how they utilised the opportunity to learn about the research methods from M&S-based professionals in their field.

Pengenalan Presensi Kehadiran Menggunakan Kode Qr Berbasis Gawai Android

Presence recognition training using QR codes based on Android devices could be one of the trainings that can be developed by students because the competency gain from this training is quite promising. If students/santri after becoming alumni can later develop these competencies, it can be very profitable. If in the Islamic boarding school environment the alumni spread across their regions and try in various fields, of course knowledge of using the QR code scanner digital application on Android devices will be very useful, especially for the administration system. Partners in this PKM activity are teachers/administrative staff/students of Assaadah Puri Serpong Islamic High School within the Assaadah Puri Serpong Islamic Boarding School environment. The training on introducing attendance using QR codes based on Android devices was carried out with the stages of introduction, counseling and assistance in the practice of using it. Based on the results of observations and discussions with partners, there are several problems faced, especially related to the student attendance review system which still uses a manual/paper-based system, resulting in difficulties in organizing, processing and controlling student attendance data both at the teaching staff level and in the school administration. The lack of technical knowledge regarding the use of digital applications on Android devices, such as a QR code scanner application which can actually be used for student attendance applications, is one of the obstacles for school equipment to be able to manage a more efficient attendance administration system. The solutions carried out in this PKM activity related to existing problems are: 1. Technical aspect: this aspect includes things you need to know about a simple presence attendance application using a QR code based on an Android device. The PKM team helps with the above matters through counseling and training so that a good understanding of this aspect is obtained so that they are technically able to practice it. 2. Management Aspect: this aspect is related to the management of the presence data obtained. So far, data management is still carried out manually without the use of a good application system. For this reason, the PKM team helps to solve problems in the management aspect with training methods on how to manage student attendance percentage data that is more practical, accurate, effective and efficient.

“Yes, I Use Sunscreen,” and Other Takeaways from a Black Girl at Sleepaway Camp

Summary Have you ever been curious about what it is like to be a speck of pepper in a sea of salt, or the only Black or brown body in a sea of white bodies? Speaking from experience, there are times when your body will experience a sudden shock of recognition or understanding. Things you had not fully grasped before become clear–you feel your differences in your body even before it registers in your mind. My story is about the unique arc of trauma my body experienced at predominately white summer camps simply because it was different from the other bodies. One goal of this piece is to impress upon you, the need to create a sense of belonging for bodies of non-dominate campers. To achieve this, it is critical to seek to understand and gain knowledge about the trauma Black and brown bodies experience because they are different and to create emotionally safe environments for all bodies. Information © CAB International 2024

FDA warning on delta‐8

Here are five things you should know about delta‐8 THC to keep you and those you care for safe from products that may pose serious health risks.

Five things you need to know to secure your dream role

Five things you need to know to secure your dream role

FDA warning on delta‐8

Here are five things you should know about delta‐8 THC to keep you and those you care for safe from products that may pose serious health risks.

Beyond the model organism-Mechanistic analysis of protein post-translational modifications is ready for all challengers.

A historic challenge for shotgun proteomics has been the requirement for high quality, simple, and nonredundant curated protein sequences in small .fasta text files. Due to the intrinsic informatic challenges and time required to assemble these files, proteomics has struggled to expand beyond the confines of a few model organisms. When considering post-translational modifications that may or may not be present on a specific peptide sequence, these factors inevitably compound. A study on how mangos continue to ripen on the shelf may not be the first thing you'd think of as proof of a scientific discipline shedding historic limitations. However, Bautiste-Valle etal., may be just that. These authors present a quantitative comparison of both peptide and glycopeptide alterations through the complexity of the fruit ripening process and in this we see the present state of a field that no longer needs to wait on genomics to obtain deep mechanistic insights.

Editorial

Reassuringly (or otherwise), the above paragraph reads more like the contents of a junk mailbox than an accurate depiction of our first special issue of 2024. Even so, there are uncanny glimpses of plausibility – ‘in the era of’; ‘wield unprecedented influence’; ‘intricate role in shaping narratives, policies, and individual experiences’; ‘the evolving dynamics between’. These rest less on their content than on their lexical, performative familiarity: they look and sound like the sort of thing you would find in academic journals. Put differently, these phrases seem plausible not because of what they say, but because of how they are strung together, evaluated and recognised.

Application of the Forward Chaining Method in Diagnosing Tomato Fever

Health is a factor that always needs to be taken care of by each personal. Some things you can do to stay healthy are eating nutritious foods, exercising, taking care of the environment, etc. However, a person can experience health problems due to communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. A communicable disease is a disease that can be transmitted from one person to another, directly or indirectly. One of the infectious diseases discussed some time ago in India was tomato flu. Tomato flu is an illness that results from a red rash and blisters that look like tomatoes caused by the flu. This disease is contagious in children under five years old. Tomato flu has some symptoms that are common with other infectious diseases, so people can be infected with other infectious diseases. The role of experts is necessary, but the number of experts cannot be compared with the number of victims. Therefore, an expert system is needed to diagnose these infectious diseases by the method of Forward Chaining. This method was chosen because it can diagnose infectious diseases based on a set of established data. Expert system testing is done using Black Box Testing, where each tested item generates a succesfull state.

How Would It Be to Live in Chile, Argentina, and South Korea as a Teenage Girl?

This paper focuses on my experiences living in three different countries – South Korea, Argentina, and Chile. In doing so, I demonstrate how, through the perspective of a teenage girl, my perspective of cultures and the world broadly were shaped by living in these different countries. Many think neighboring countries are very similar but, countries even sharing a border can be very different. When thinking of moving to a new country, the first thing you can know about the country is the geographical location in the world. A question I asked myself and was always curious about before moving to a new country was “How does being located in a specific region of the world affect the country's environment where a teenage girl is going to live?” I decided to answer this question by focusing on these countries. Some of the other questions that I explore in this article: What are special words unique to a language or different pronunciations and dialects? What are the differences and similarities of a student’s life in Chile, Argentina, and South Korea? Adding on to this, what are the things a teenage student does outside of school and in their everyday lives? How does living in a certain country change your experience of a pandemic? In order to answer this question I will be focusing on the five aspects of life: Environment, Food, School, Language, Lifestyle, and Covid-19.