What to expect? : examining the role of pre-departure cultural orientations

Providing relevant pre-migration information for newcomers to Canada can have many potential benefits, however there is a gap in understanding the implications of pre-departure cultural orientations (P-DCO) on refugee settlement. This research focuses on the unique resettlement experiences of privately sponsored refugees entering Canada through the Student Refugee Program (SRP). The purpose of this research is to understand how P-DCO impacts the resettlement of SRP participants and identify the effectiveness of such programs. The study uses the theoretical lens of cultural and social capital to understand the role of P-DCO in the migration and resettlement of SRP participants. Individual interviews were conducted with 6 SRP participants, as well as a key informant interview with the SRP Senior Program Officer. This exploratory study contributes to an enhanced understanding of the effectiveness of P-DCO for refugees in their resettlement and advocates further research for other immigrant categories.

What to expect? : examining the role of pre-departure cultural orientations

Providing relevant pre-migration information for newcomers to Canada can have many potential benefits, however there is a gap in understanding the implications of pre-departure cultural orientations (P-DCO) on refugee settlement. This research focuses on the unique resettlement experiences of privately sponsored refugees entering Canada through the Student Refugee Program (SRP). The purpose of this research is to understand how P-DCO impacts the resettlement of SRP participants and identify the effectiveness of such programs. The study uses the theoretical lens of cultural and social capital to understand the role of P-DCO in the migration and resettlement of SRP participants. Individual interviews were conducted with 6 SRP participants, as well as a key informant interview with the SRP Senior Program Officer. This exploratory study contributes to an enhanced understanding of the effectiveness of P-DCO for refugees in their resettlement and advocates further research for other immigrant categories.

Editorial

The past year has been one that I never could have predicted. As I entered what I thought was my final year as LRTS Editor, I was diagnosed with a debilitating neurological condition that required me to miss three months of work. I also missed the 2019 ALA Annual Conference in Washington, DC, since I was hospitalized during the week of the conference. I continued to edit papers and correspond with authors during that time. Fortunately, I had just one author withdraw a paper because I could not promise the turnaround time on her paper for which she had hoped. I am indebted to Brooke Morris-Chott, ALCTS’s communications program officer, and Tim Clifford, manager, ALA Productions Services, for their support during a challenging time.

The Relationship between Readiness Program Officer and the Implementation of the TB-DM Collaboration Program at Semarang Community Health Center, Central Java

ABSTRACT Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is a national health problem both in the world and in Indonesia. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a comorbid disease that contributes to 15% of TB cases in the world. In an effort to eradicate TB, the government has launched a TB-DM collaboration program in every health facility. This study aimed to determine the relationship between readiness program officer and the implementation of the TB-DM collaboration program at Semarang Community Health Center, Central Java. Subjects and Method: This study was an observational study with a cross-sectional design conducted at community health center, Semarang. A sample of 37 TB service providers. The data were collected by questionnaire and in-depth interview. The data was analysed by Chi-square. Results: A total of 71.6% (53 respondents) of 74 respondents have implemented the TB-DM collaboration program well. As many as 87.7% (65 respondents) have satisfactory readiness in implementing the TB-DM collaboration program. Readiness and implementation of the TB-DM collaboration program were significantly related (p< 0.001). Conclution: The readiness of officers and the implementation of the TB-DM collaboration program are mostly good, and have a close relationship. Keywords: TB, DM, Collaboration, implementation Correspondence: Dea Amarilisa Adespin. Public Health Departement, Universitas Diponegoro. Jl. Prof. Soedarto No.1269, Tembalang, Semarang, Central Java 50275 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.04.21

Strategic planning for research grant applications

I am honored to receive the 2019 ASCB Public Service Award. It has been a true privilege to work with the cell biology community; I thank them for their collegiality in their interactions with me over the years. In this essay I offer some perspectives on constructing goals and strategy for research grant and fellowship applications in basic cell biology. They are based on my observations as a program officer for grants and applications in cell biology in the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) from 1991 to 2019.