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Employment And Self-Rated Depression Among Older Persons In Thailand, Seung Chun Paek, Ning Jackie Zhang

Journal of Health Research

Background: Increasing attention has been paid to productive engagement as an important protective factor against depression in older persons. This study assessed the impact of employment on self-rated depression among older persons in Thailand using a matched sample obtained from a propensity score matching method.

Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional secondary data analysis using the 2019 Health and Welfare Survey dataset. Descriptive analysis and ordered logistic regressions were used.

Results: The effect of employment was negative for self-rated depression with an adjusted odds ratio (AOR) of 1.417. This indicates that employment could reduce self-rated depression among older …

Multiple Classification Analysis (Mca) Of Key Factors Affecting Women’S Empowerment Through Health Decision Making In Remote Area Of Thailand, Pimnapat Bhumkittipich, Issara Siramaneerat, Nuttakit Iamsomboon, Krischonme Bhumkittipich

Journal of Health Research

Background: Thailand has made progress toward gender equality, but still faces challenges, particularly for women from ethnic minorities and those in conflict-affected areas. Exploring the specific challenges and opportunities facing women in Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai province requires an understanding of the factors that contribute to women's empowerment through health decision-making. This study aims to analyze the key factors affecting women’s empowerment through health decision-making in Doi Mae Salong, Thailand.

Methods: The researcher collected data from a total of 375 women using symmetric random sampling and distributed questionnaires. Data analysis included calculating frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. …

Prolonged Undernutrition And The Risk Of Anemia In Indonesian Children, Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika, Septi Lidya Sari, Winda Mulia Ningsih, Fadila Wirawan

Journal of Health Research

Background: Various studies have reported the coexistence of undernutrition and anemia. This study aims to determine the correlation between prolonged undernutrition and the occurrence of anemia in Indonesian children.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study examined 2,296 under-five children in the 2007 Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) and its follow-up in 2014 to observe the association between children’s prolonged undernutrition (stunted and wasted) and anemia status.

Results: Children who had prolonged wasting had increased risk of remaining anemic (relative risk (RR): 2.02, 95% CI 1.00 – 4.08) but after adjustment for the confounding variables, the association was less clear …

Lipid Profile In Relation To Body Mass Index Among Agricultural Workers Of Various Ethnicities In Thai Border ., Pitakpong Panta, Sorawit Boonyathee, Parichat Ong-Artborirak, Prakasit Tonchoy, Supakarn Kantow, Sasivimol Bootsikeaw, Nisarat Auttama, Monchanok Choowanthanapakorn, Katekaew Seangpraw, Dech Dokpuang

Journal of Health Research

Background: Ethnic minorities working in the agricultural industry in Thai border communities face a crisis of obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to diet and less physical activity. The objective was to examine the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and lipid markers in this population.

Methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional study among ethnic minorities in Thai border communities (n=468). We collected medical history and clinical data through exams and a questionnaire. We evaluated the association between categorical variables using the Chi-square test, and the association between variables using the point-biserial correlation test.

Results: Among all …

Assessing Oral Health-Related Quality Of Life And The Application Of Silver Diamine Fluoride (Sdf) In Arresting Caries Among Older Adults, Palinee Detsomboonrat, Panatcha Weerapol, Sirinan Tangyusuk

Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of oral health problems on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) and assess the effectiveness of the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution in arresting dental surface caries among the older adults.

Methods: This study assessed the oral impact on daily performance (OIDP) scores and evaluated the percentage of arrested caries and patient satisfaction levels before and after receiving SDF treatment among older, community-dwelling adults attending the Diabetes Mellitus Clinic under the care of Bangkok Public Health Center 5.

Results: In total, 42.9% of 49 participants encountered a minimum of …

Expanding Access To Undergraduate Higher Education For China's Ethnic Minority Populations, Yuqian Zhang, D. Eric Archer

Journal of Critical Global Issues

China has one of the world’s oldest and largest sets of minority affirmative action policies, which provide 125 million individuals from recognized ethnic minority groups with preferences in family planning, school admissions, employment, business financing and taxation, and financial subsidies. This paper aims to examine how China implements preferential policies for ethnic minority undergraduate applicants to its higher education institutions. Policies of preferential admissions in China are designed to compensate for inequalities in educational opportunity among different ethnic groups. This compensatory approach is based on the concept that equal treatment of differently situated groups may itself create inequality. Yet preferential …

Mite Monthly Tip February 2024 Audience Response Systems, Sarah Hipkens

Journal of Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

Mite Monthly Tip January 2024 Letting The Learner Lead: Utilizing The Snapps Method For Outpatient Teaching, Sarah Dodwell Md

Journal of Maine Medical Center

No abstract provided.

Model-Based Feedback Collection, Hp Inc

Defensive Publications Series

This disclosure describes a method to integrate machine learning model inference results and user feedback. The method enables the identification of patterns and discrepancies, reducing the impact of confirmation bias. By leveraging the insights derived from integrated data analysis and machine learning model inferences, feedback questions can be crafted in a data-driven manner. These questions will be designed to elicit genuine, unbiased responses from users, focusing on their real interactions and issues.

Borrowed Health, Rising Debt: The Need For Heightened Consumer Protection For Medical Credit Cards, Aparna Konde

North Carolina Banking Institute

No abstract provided.

Commercial Real Estate Post-Covid-19: How Empty Offices Threaten Small Banks, Maria Colombo

North Carolina Banking Institute

No abstract provided.

Reforming Fdic Coverage Limits: The Deposit Insurance Cap, Macy T. Cope

North Carolina Banking Institute

No abstract provided.

Finding A Good Fit: Tips On Hiring Rural Personal Assistants, Rayna A. Sage, Krys Standley

Health and Wellness

Living in rural areas means being part of close communities. For people with disabilities in these areas, Personal Assistance Services (PAS) help them live on their own. But finding good PAS workers in rural places can be hard. To help you pick the right PAS worker, we explored what traits make them a good fit.

Mary In Catholic Education: Exhibit Website Content, University Of Dayton. Marian Library

Marian Library Exhibit Summaries

Exhibit summary: The Society of Mary opened its first school in 1819 in Bordeaux, France, and education continues to be a key element of the Marianist mission. The Blessed Virgin Mary is an integral component of this educational culture as both a subject of teaching and an exemplar for educators. In this exhibit, teacher education students at the University of Dayton use materials from the Marian Library’s collections to explore how Catholic ideals have been shared with different audiences through various media. From Catholic comic books to an 18th-century primer and Marianist manga, visit to learn more about Mary across …

Doris P. Faucher Papers, Spencer Davis

Finding Aids

Finding aid describing the Papers of author Doris Provencher Faucher.

Doris P. Faucher Biographical Information:

Doris Provencher was born in Biddeford Maine on April 27, 1934 to Omer and Alice DesRoberts Provencer. She graduated from Biddeford High School with the class of 1952. She graduated from the University of Maine in Orono with a Bachelor's Degree in Education in 1956, followed later with a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Maine in Gorham. She became a Certified Medical Technologist and was a member of ASCP, American Society for Clinical Pathology.

She married Norman R. Faucher on November 24th, …

Considering The Impact Framework To Understand The Ai-Well-Being-Complex From An Interdisciplinary Perspective, Christian Montag, Preslav Nakov, Raian Ali

Natural Language Processing Faculty Publications

Artificial intelligence (AI) is built into many products and has the potential to dramatically impact societies around the world. This short theoretical paper aims to provide a simple framework that might help us understand how the introduction and/or use of products with AI might influence the well-being of humans. It is proposed that considering the dynamic Interplay between variables stemming from Modality, Person, Area, Culture and Transparency categories will help to understand the influence of AI on well-being. The Modality category encompasses areas such as the degree of AI being interactive, informational versus actualizing, or autonomous. The Person variable contains …

Low Impact Development In The Coquitlam River Watershed: Barriers And Facilitators In Municipal Laws, Stepan Wood

Centre for Law and the Environment

No abstract provided.

Ethical Implications Of Space Colonization, Anna K. Orta, Jose Lopez, Carlos Ontiveros

Young Scientists and Philosophers on the Border

No abstract provided.

The Future Of Robotics: An Advanced Ethical View Of Robotics Contributing To Elderly Care, Medicine, And Workforce Participation, Maximus A. Buckingham, Jerrica M. Foster, Ruta Grinceviciute

Young Scientists and Philosophers on the Border

No abstract provided.

Smart Cities And The Ethical Dilemma, Bruce Lomeli, Maria Grajeda, Stephanie Gutierrez

Young Scientists and Philosophers on the Border

No abstract provided.

Smart Cities And Aging Well: Exploring The Links Between Technological Models And Social Models For Promoting Daily Social Interaction For Geriatric Care, Jocelyne Kiss, Lindenwood University

Faculty Scholarship

The aging global population requires a new social model to meet the growing social, economic, and physical needs of seniors. Western social models need to be reconsidered in light of examples that support communal ways of living, which are sustainable through smart city design for more supportive geriatric care systems. To address the complex problems of geriatric care in this growing aging population with specific needs related to increased lifespan and limited financial resources, the use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), should be considered. As retirement ages rise and funds for …

Americans And The Court: How Public Outcry Has Influenced The Court To Address Judicial Ethics Crises, Brie Sparkman Binder, Debra Perlin

Hofstra Law Review

The article focuses on the historical development and contemporary challenges of judicial ethics, particularly within the context of the U.S. Supreme Court. It examines the impact of public outcry on prompting ethical reforms and analyzes recent initiatives aimed at addressing ethical lapses within the judiciary. It underscores the ongoing need for effective ethical oversight and accountability mechanisms within the highest echelons of the American legal system.

College Street Journal (March 2024), College Of The Holy Cross

College Street Journal

College Street Journal serves as a student platform for business-related news, opportunities and resources at Holy Cross. Readers will discover a broad range of important topics from relevant news and economic issues, career development opportunities and advice, as well as Ciocca center and campus-wide opportunities to grow outside of the classroom.

Highlights of this edition include Study Abroad, China and the real estate market, Catholic schools in Boston, Israel's war on Gaza, alumni interviews, and a faculty editorial.

Investing In Climate: A Role For 'Sovereign Climate Funds', Marianna Kozintseva, Thierry Wizman

Sim Kee Boon Institute for Financial Economics

Efforts to address climate change have generally been focused on deploying mitigation technologies. However, it is adaptation technologies (and climate risk transfer) that will have to gain an increasing share of an investment pool dedicated to climate if human systems are to stay resilient to climate forces. Just like mitigation projects, adaptation projects have a strong public goods aspect, wherein public returns exceed private returns, and thus call for the state’s involvement. We argue that sovereign climate funds (SCFs) - new types of sovereign wealth funds with a climate investment mandate - can be critical purpose-built conduits especially for undertaking …

Coexistence Skills Among Mothers Of Children With Multiple Disabilities In The Northern Region Of Jordan (Irbid), Najwa Abdel Hamid Darawsheh, Majid Mohammad Al-Khataybeh, Hanadi Alrashdan, Sonia Abed Alhamed Drawsheh, Afaf Saleem Abu Grarh, Meriam Sulaiman Abu Dogush

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

The study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a cognitive-behavioral counseling program to develop the coping skills of mothers of children with multiple disabilities in the northern region of Jordan(IRBID), to achieve the objectives of the study, a quasi-experimental approach was used. The study sample consisted of (24) mothers, the results showed that the coping skills of mothers of children with disabilities, the multiple disabilities were all moderate, and no statistically significant differences appeared between the average scores of the experimental group in the post and follow-up measurements.

Exploring Code Vulnerabilities Through Code Reviews: An Empirical Study On Openstack Nova, Taleb Fahmawi, Ahmad Nabot, Issam Jebreen, Ahmad Al-Qerem

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

Effective code review is a critical aspect of software quality assurance, requiring a meticulous examination of code snippets to identify weaknesses and other quality issues. Unfortunately, the biggest threat to software quality is developers’ disregard for code-writing standards, which leads to code smells. Despite their importance, code smells are not always identified during code review, creating a need for an empirical study to uncover vulnerabilities in code reviews. This study aimed to explore vulnerabilities in code reviews by examining the OpenStack project, Nova. After analyzing 4873 review comments, we identified 187 comments related to possible vulnerabilities, and a pilot study …

Blockchain Technology Trends In Different Sectors: A Review, Afaf M. Bugawa

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

Purpose: Currency transactions between companies or people are often controlled and characterized by third- party organizations. To make any such transaction or set up any digital payment transaction, a credit card company or bank acts as a middleman who helps to complete the transaction. The service provider charges a fee for this. Such transaction systems tend to be centralized, as the information involved in the process is managed and controlled by a third party, not the transacting parties. Blockchain technology innovates upon the transaction mechanism because it helps decentralize the environment by eliminating the third party in the transaction process. …

Proposed Mechanisms For Enhancing Social Capital Management In Arab Universities, Ashraf M. A. Mahmoud, Amjad M. Daradkah, Turki K. Alotaibi, Buthiana E. Awais, Rabha A. Alqudah, Maha I. Al- Momani

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

The paper develops proposed mechanisms to enhance social capital management in Arab universities. The descriptive approach is used to achieve the research objectives. The research sample consists of 611 faculty members from Arab universities randomly selected to answer the questionnaire on the reality of social capital in Arab universities. The research instrument consists of two questionnaires consisting of 48 items to measure social capital management mechanisms in Arab universities. The findings indicate that the degree of reality of social capital in Arab universities is medium with a mean of (3.47). The results also show that their approval regarding the suggested …

Analyzing The Impact Of Human Resources Competence And Work Motivation On Employee Performance: A Statistical Perspective, Z. T. Rony, I. M. S. Wijaya, D. Nababan, J. Julyanthry, M. Silalahi, L. M. Ganiem

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

HR competence is a factor that influences employee performance employees have HR competence and high work motivation hence performance good employees come true. The research method used in research field using a quantitative approach. Data analysis method used multiple regression model analysis. The results of research on test results partial results obtained by the t-count value for the HR competency variable (X1) level significant in the HR competency variable of 0.01 <0.05 means significant, while the value of t table is 2.017 t count > t table (2.652> 2.017), meaning that the variable HR competence has a significant and positive effect on employee performance, the results of the partial test on the variable work …

Proposed Vision For Enhancing Psychological Capital Management As A Gateway To Achieving Competitive Advantage In Arab Universities, Rabha Adnan Alqudah, Amjad Mahmoud Daradkah, Turki K. Alotaibi, Buthiana Elias Awais, Ahmed Abd_ Alkareem H. Al_ Ruheel, Maha I. Al-Momani

Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability

This paper develops proposed vision for enhancing psychological capital management as a gateway to achieving competitive advantage in Arab universities. The descriptive approach and prospective analysis approach are used to achieve the research objectives. The questionnaire is used as a research instrument. The research sample consists of (513) faculty members randomly selected and 199 experts selected using the stratified purposeful sampling method. The findings indicate that the overall mean of the reality of availability of psychological capital is (3.49) with a medium degree for all dimensions, as the highest dimension is resilience with (3.56) while the lowest dimension is hope …