Retraining in Social Work for Arab Academic Women: Motivation and Integration into the Field

Affilia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 088610992110575
Author(s):  
Tal Meler ◽  
Ibrahim Mahajne
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Coping Mechanism ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Employment Trends ◽  
Academic Women ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

In recent decades, there has been an increased rate of higher education among Arab women in Israel that has been accompanied by an increase in their integration into various forms of employment. However, the employability options of academic Arab women graduates are limited due to the under-development of employment zones in Arab localities in the periphery of Israel. This policy has led to persistent deterioration in the quality of jobs and a high prevalence of underemployment. To examine how these women cope with underemployment, the present study focused on Arab academic women retraining in social work. This qualitative study is based on in-depth interviews with 27 graduate Arab women who have not found employment suitable for their original training. The article examined their motives to retrain in social work (intrinsic-extrinsic factors), learning process and integration into the field, their social-family context, and the way it determines their coping mechanism. The findings reveal their path of retraining in social work in their attempt to overcome barriers and factors such as culture, family, and employment opportunities that contribute to the selection of this coping mechanism that resulted in new employment trends among them and obtaining quality jobs.

scholarly journals Analysis of the NPT effect in women with chronic LBP: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Phillipe Villeneuve ◽  
Lisandro Antonio Ceci ◽  
Rodolfo Borges Parreira ◽  
Larissa Gulogurski Ribeiro ◽  
Andressa Panegalli Hosni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Muscle Tone ◽  
Gluteus Medius ◽  
Extrinsic Factors ◽  
A Value ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Cardiac Variability

Introduction: low back pain (LBP) is characterized by pain in the region between the last costal arches and the gluteal fold. It can occur due to several intrinsic and extrinsic factors, and it has a very high prevalence in adulthood, causing several problems which directly influence the quality of life. Neurosensory Postural Therapy (NPT) is a technique which uses manual neural stimulation to adjust muscle tone. Objective: The aim of the present study was to verify the effects of NPT on pain, mobility, flexibility, functionality, cardiac variability and body oscillation. Methodology: Seven women over 20 years old were recruited, which were evaluated before and after the technique, which consisted of pressure on the upper and lower roots of the sciatic nerve at 3 points for 60 seconds. Results: The mean pain score was 2.71 ± 1.38 and 1.35 ± 1.18, with a value of p = 0.02. For the Schöber test we obtained a mean of 21.93 ± 1.36 and 22.34 ± 1.30 cm in the pre- and post-test with p=0.01. No statistical difference was found in the Rolland Morris questionnaire. The electromyography obtained statistical difference in the analysis of the gluteus medius with p=0.02. Significant results (p=0.0001) were found in the lateral evaluation by the stabilometry and the HF/LF ratio showed difference with p=0.03 in the pretest and after 30 days. Conclusion: The technique of NPT has benefits in the parameters studies, demonstration being a fast technique with period of efficiency.

scholarly journals Implementasi Clinical Pathway Tahun 2018 dalam Upaya Meningkatkan Mutu Pelayanan di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Koja

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arroyan Wardhana ◽  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
Ahdun Triguno
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Pathway ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Hospital Accreditation ◽  
Monitoring Process ◽  
Standard Operating ◽  
Hospital Director ◽  
Document Review ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

Improving the quality of patient services in hospitals is an important program implemented in hospitals. One indicator of improving hospital quality is the application of Clinical Pathway (CP) as an evaluation of hospital accreditation. Benefits of CP as a means of quality control and costs in improving hospital services. The general objective of this research is the preparation of a Clinical Pathway implementation plan in improving the quality of hospital services.This research method is qualitative with data collection techniques conducting in-depth interviews, observation and document review. The selection of informants in qualitative research, based on suitability and adequacy as many as 17 people. Analysis of CP implementation consists of inputs; which constitute human resources, processes; implementation of monitoring and evaluation, output; service quality after CP. The results of the study are based on inputs, processes and outputs that indicate implementation has been implemented in accordance with hospital accreditation, but needs optimization. Input factors analyzed will support the implementation of CP but need to uniformize the Clinical Pathway format, the evaluation monitoring process has not run optimally while the quality of service output is in accordance with the Clinical Pathway. Suggestions for Hospital Director to carry out Clinical Pathway understanding by holding workshops for all related parties and increasing the guidance and supervision of the implementation of Clinical Pathway, all units involved to coordinate with each other and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SPO) of CP for patient safety.

scholarly journals Women’s Decision Making on Birthing Choices in the Private Sector of Namibia: Midwives’ Perspectives

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Mlambo ◽  
Jenna Morgan-Cramer ◽  
Cornelle Young
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Private Sector ◽  
Private Hospitals ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
The Public ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Exploratory Approach ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

In this study, the views of midwives regarding decision making in the Namibian private sector hospital labour wards were investigated with the aim of understanding the reasons for the high prevalence of caesarean sections in the Namibian private sector. The study objective was to determine the views of midwives about how women in the private sector labour wards decide on a birthing method. A qualitative design with an exploratory approach was followed, with the application of purposive sampling in the selection of research participants. Seven individual and in-depth interviews with midwives were conducted in two private hospitals in Windhoek. Data analysis was done using the six steps proposed by Creswell. Findings indicated that decision making depended on the woman, the doctor and the institution. Aspects such as the midwife’s relationship with the doctor, as well as the pregnant woman and the institution have an influence on such decisions made. Furthermore, the trust among and between health professionals, the availability of policies and guidelines, as well as the information received during antenatal care also affect the choice. It was found that women are not well informed about the choices they have for childbirth, the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen mode of birthing, as well as what to expect during the active stages of labour. In conclusion, decision making in the labour wards is important as it determines the birthing method outcome for every woman in the labour ward. Further studies need to be done in the same context and public hospital settings, to explore the dynamics in the public sector.

scholarly journals Social workers' perception of practice with lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-78
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Onyedikachi George ◽  
Prince Chiagozie Ekoh
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Political Climate ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Depth Interviews

People from Low-to-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) like Nigeria, irrespective of differences in beliefs and sexual orientation, face similar challenges in terms of living standards, access to resources and quality of life. However, people who have been ‘othered’ on the basis of their nonconformity to heteronormativity face additional challenges. The existence of the Same-Sex Marriage (Prohibition) Act (SSMPA) of 2014, which criminalizes the normalization of homosexual ‘lifestyles’ and the persistence of a homophobic socio-political climate in Nigeria, exposes lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGBs) in Nigeria to unique difficulties. Although social workers are expected to work, guided by the values of social justice and respect for human rights, with the vulnerable and oppressed in society such as LGBs, the socio-political contexts they operate in can limit how well they do this work. This paper seeks to explore the views of social workers on social work practice with LGBs in Nigeria, with qualitative data obtained from 12 professional social workers using in-depth interviews that were thematically analysed. Findings show that social workers’ perception of practice with LGBs in Nigeria is influenced by existing policies in the country, in addition to cultural and religious beliefs. Some social workers also view LGBs through a medical perspective of homosexuality being an illness, which can affect their work with this population. Recommendations from the study include developing a contextualized ethical code that addresses practice dilemmas and further research centred on the experiences of LGBs and social work practice, as this is one of the few studies on social work practice in Nigeria with this population.

scholarly journals Influence of Exogenous and Endogenous Factors on Changing Work Patterns in Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adebimpe A. Adenugba ◽  
Busayo Bankole
Keyword(s):  
Choice Theory ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Electricity Distribution ◽  
Job Descriptions ◽  
Work Patterns ◽  
Endogenous Factors ◽  
Distribution Company ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Selection Of

This paper examines the changing work patterns and the factors that are responsible this in the Ibadan Electricity distribution company (IBEDC) located in Ilorin. Strategic Choice Theory was adopted in the explanation of the necessity for change in work patterns. The study is descriptive and made use of both qualitative and quantitative approach. Purposive and random sampling was carried out for the selection of 300 questionnaire respondents from the pool of workers. A detailed analysis is made based on the responses from the questionnaire as well as from the conducted in-depth interviews of carefully selected workers. The paper reveals that customers’ complaints about service delivery accounted for the need for change in work patterns while poor quality of service is the main factor necessitating change in work patterns. Findings also revealed that 64.1% of respondents emphasized that jobs were re-designed which led to new job descriptions and new work patterns. Finally, the study concludes that the changing nature of work cannot be neglected; the influence of technological innovation, work re-structuring and job re-design were seen to have helped to reshape attitudes among managers and workers.

Musical Anhedonia

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-68
Author(s):  
Sara E. Holm ◽  
Alexander Schmidt ◽  
Christoph J. Ploner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Nucleus Accumbens ◽  
Brain Damage ◽  
Parietal Cortex ◽  
Neurological Disorders ◽  
Brain Regions ◽  
Precise Information ◽  
Exact Localization ◽  
High Prevalence

Abstract. Some people, although they are perfectly healthy and happy, cannot enjoy music. These individuals have musical anhedonia, a condition which can be congenital or may occur after focal brain damage. To date, only a few cases of acquired musical anhedonia have been reported in the literature with lesions of the temporo-parietal cortex being particularly important. Even less literature exists on congenital musical anhedonia, in which impaired connectivity of temporal brain regions with the Nucleus accumbens is implicated. Nonetheless, there is no precise information on the prevalence, causes or exact localization of both congenital and acquired musical anhedonia. However, the frequent involvement of temporo-parietal brain regions in neurological disorders such as stroke suggest the possibility of a high prevalence of this disorder, which leads to a considerable reduction in the quality of life.

ON THE EXPERT’S RIGHT TO BE PRESENT AT LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 163-171
Author(s):  
M. G. Shcherbakovskiy
Keyword(s):  
Initial Data ◽  
Legal Proceedings ◽  
Reliable Assessment ◽  
Data Acquiring ◽  
Selection Of

The article discusses the reasonsfor an expert to participate in legal proceedings. The gnoseological reason for that consists of the bad quality of materials subject to examination that renders the examination either completely impossible or compromises objective, reasoned and reliable assessment of the findings. The procedural reason consists ofa proscription for an expert to collect evidence himself or herself. The author investigates into the ways of how an expert can participate in legal proceedings. If the defense invites an expert to participate in the proceedings, then it is recommended that his or her involvement should be in the presence of attesting witnesses and recorded in the protocol. In the course of the legal proceedings an expert has the following tasks: adding initial data, acquiring new initial data, understanding the situation of the incident, acquiring new objects to be studied, including samples for examination. An expert’s participation in legal proceedings differs from the participation of a specialist or an examination on the scene of the incident. The author describes the tasks that an expert solves in the course of legal proceedings, the peculiarities ofan investigation experiment practices, the selection of samples for an examination, inspection, interrogation.

Implementasi Voip Server Berbasis IPV6 Dengan Raspberry PI

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 47-54
Author(s):  
Rabbai San Arif ◽  
Yuli Fitrisia ◽  
Agus Urip Ari Wibowo
Keyword(s):  
Internet Protocol ◽  
Wireless Transmission ◽  
Raspberry Pi ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Average Delay ◽  
Ipv6 Network ◽  
Ip Network ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Better Than

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) is a telecommunications technology that is able to pass the communication service in Internet Protocol networks so as to allow communicating between users in an IP network. However VoIP technology still has weakness in the Quality of Service (QoS). VOPI weaknesses is affected by the selection of the physical servers used. In this research, VoIP is configured on Linux operating system with Asterisk as VoIP application server and integrated on a Raspberry Pi by using wired and wireless network as the transmission medium. Because of depletion of IPv4 capacity that can be used on the network, it needs to be applied to VoIP system using the IPv6 network protocol with supports devices. The test results by using a wired transmission medium that has obtained are the average delay is 117.851 ms, jitter is 5.796 ms, packet loss is 0.38%, throughput is 962.861 kbps, 8.33% of CPU usage and 59.33% of memory usage. The analysis shows that the wired transmission media is better than the wireless transmission media and wireless-wired.

DESIGN, SIMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING SYSTEM FOR SYSTEM CONTROL C4 FEEDING PUMP FOR FEED VAPORIZATION IN THE BUTADIENE PLANT

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Fahmi Yunistyawan ◽  
Yunistyawan J Berchmans ◽  
Gembong Baskoro
Keyword(s):  
Motor Control ◽  
Control System ◽  
Field Operator ◽  
System Control ◽  
Variable Speed ◽  
Variable Speed Drive ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Discharge Pressure ◽  
Selection Of

This study implements the auto start control system on an electric motor 3 phase C4Feeding pump when the discharge pressure is low-low (4.3 kg /cm²). The C4 feeding pumpmotor was initially manually operated from the local control station, this was very ineffectiveand inefficient because it still relied on the field operator to operate the pump motor and whenthe plant was in normal operating it is very risk if the field operator late to operate motor then itwill impact to quality of the product, and if the delay time to operate motor is too long then planthave to shut down, therefore improvement is needed in the C4 feeding pump motor controlsystem. In this paper, various types of 3-phase motor control are explained which allow it to beapplied to the C4 feeding pump motor that are on-off, inverter, and variable speed drive andefficient selection of the three systems control of the motor. Software and hardware used in thisthesis work are DCS CENTUM VP Yokogawa.

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