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Exploring Strategies For Improving Employee Engagement In Large Technology Companies, Antonio Evocatio Montiero

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

A lack of effective employee engagement strategies is a pressing concern for large technology companies aiming to stay competitive and profitable. Business leaders are concerned about this issue, as ineffective engagement can jeopardize both the company's financial health and its ability to retain talent. Grounded in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory, the purpose of this qualitative pragmatic inquiry was to identify and explore strategies that large technology company leaders use to effectively engage their employees to remain competitive and profitable. The participants were six leaders of large technology companies in the United States who had success with engaging their employees. …

Regional And District Trends In Oregon’S Post-Pandemic School Enrollment And Achievement, Madhu Narayanan

Northwest Journal of Teacher Education

Oregon has been highlighted as a state with large student enrollment changes after the pandemic, as well as persistent learning loss. Unlike many other states in the nation, this learning loss has persisted. This paper goes beyond the statewide trends to examine regional and district level patterns in both enrollment changes and learning outcomes. One major finding is that while districts in all regions experienced enrollment changes, Large Urban and Suburban districts had notable enrollment declines. These declines were driven by a decrease in White students. Meanwhile, Suburban districts had increases in Asian, Black, and Multiracial students. Another finding is …

Soil Degradation Of Solvent-Cast Pha Films Produced By Bacillus Tequilensis Pwf Using Waste Polyethylene Terephthalate (Pet), Rafeya Sohail, Rida Batool, Nazia Jamil

Journal of Bioresource Management

Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) aliphatic polymers however efficiently biodegradable, still pose a contradiction with the principles of green chemistry. Use of bacterial strains capable of degrading synthetic plastics for the production of biopolymers i.e., PHAs may aid in reduction of plastic pollution. Bacterial strains PWA; Bacillus subtilis (MH142143), PWF; Bacillus tequilensis (MH142145), and PWG; Bacillus safensis (MH142146) were grown on waste shredded PET and PET flakes. Highest bioconversion of PET to PHA was observed using PET flakes. Strain PWF produced 40.47 % (0.815 g/L) and 31.80 % (0.626 g/L) PHA using PET flakes and shredded PET at 48 h, respectively. Whereas highest …

Ifi16 Mediates Deacetylation Of Kshv Chromatin Via Interaction With Nurd And Sin3a Co-Repressor Complexes, Anandita Ghosh, Bala Chandran, Arunava Roy

School of Medicine Faculty Publications

IFI16 is a well-characterized nuclear innate immune DNA sensor that detects foreign dsDNA, including herpesviral genomes, to activate the inflammasome and interferon pathways. Beyond immune signaling, IFI16 also functions as an antiviral restriction factor, promoting the silencing of invading viral genes through transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms. We recently demonstrated another role of IFI16, in which it interacts with and recruits the class I histone deacetylases, HDAC1 and 2, to the KSHV latency protein LANA, modulating its acetylation and function. In this study, we asked whether these IFI16-HDAC1/2 interactions contribute to broader epigenetic regulation of the KSHV chromatin. Our findings reveal …

Examining Firefighters’ Perspectives On Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, Olivia O'Hare

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

Firefighters are routinely exposed to critical incidents, potentially resulting in mental health consequences. Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) is a common postcritical incident intervention used among fire departments in the United States to address these mental health impacts. Understanding the perspectives of firefighters’ experience with CISD can contribute information to the social work profession, may engage firefighters in the discussion surrounding their mental health needs, and could provide effective postcritical incident coping strategies. The purpose and research questions of this study were focused through a vicarious trauma lens was to understand firefighters’ perspectives and experiences of CISD, explore CISD trauma …

Carnelle "Cb" Cliffon

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.

Framing Messages Toward Pro-Environmental Behavior: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective, Anna A. Mendiola, Ma. Regina M. Hechanova

Journal of Management for Global Sustainability

The urgency of environmental issues has led to increased efforts to encourage pro-environmental behavior that is motivationally self-determined. On the other hand, persuasive communication has been established as having the ability to increase pro-environmental behavior significantly. Currently, there is hardly any research that links the use of persuasive communication, motivational constructs of Self-Determination Theory (SDT), and pro-environmental behavior. An experiment was conducted on 420 university students utilizing messages framed in terms of addressing needs of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, the basic constructs of SDT. The results established the differential effect of these messages on motivation and pro-environmental behavior. In contrast …

Using Ecological Momentary Data To Inform A Web-Based Intervention For Romantic Partners Concerned About Their Loved Ones’ Drinking: Study Protocol, Lindsey M. Rodriguez, Cynthia D. Mohr, Katherine Nameth, Eric Pedersen, Karen Chan Osilla

Psychology Faculty Publications and Presentations

Concerned partners (CPs) play a crucial role in encouraging their loved ones to moderate or seek help for their drinking but are not always equipped with the strategies to approach these conversations effectively. This research comprises three phases: First, we will conduct a dyadic ecological momentary assessment (EMA) study to establish common communication patterns associated with drinking and non-drinking behaviors. Findings from this study will be used to develop a web-based intervention (WBI) prototype, which will be used in a qualitative study with CPs assessing the WBI's feasibility and acceptability. We will evaluate the efficacy of the WBI compared to …

Feasibility And Acceptability Of A Brief Intervention For Youth Suicidal Thoughts And Behaviors Among Pediatric Primary Care Providers, Caitlin M Pinciotti, Erica Buckland, Taryn L Mayes, John L Cooley, Sean M Mitchell, Lucas Zullo, Jennifer L Hughes, Puja G Patel, Colleen Neal, Melissa Defilippis, Taiwo T Babatope, Carmen Cruz, Madhukar H Trivedi, Eric A Storch, Wayne K Goodman, Laurel L Williams, Joan R Asarnow

Faculty, Staff and Students Publications

Background: Suicide is a leading cause of death among youth, and rates continue to increase across the United States. Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) are uniquely positioned to identify acute periods of increased suicidal ideation and provide timely intervention.

Objective: The present study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of training and implementation of a primary care-adapted version of Safe Alternatives for Teens and Youth-Acute (SAFETY-A), a brief, strengths-based, cognitive-behaviorally oriented, family intervention for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth, among pediatric PCPs.

Method: This multisite pilot study involved collaboration between eight Texas-based academic institutions who assisted with the recruitment and …

Beyond The Books: Virtual Reality In Academic Libraries, Beryl White-Bing

Library Faculty Presentations & Publications

Explore how academic libraries are revolutionizing education with Virtual Reality (VR). This session showcases the integration of VR experiences at the University of North Florida's Virtual Learning Center, offering a hands-on approach to enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes. Discover how VR stations can transform traditional instruction, bringing abstract concepts to life and providing immersive learning experiences across disciplines. Attendees will gain insights into setting up a VR-enabled learning space, selecting educational VR content, and incorporating these technologies into curriculum design. Whether you're a library professional or an educator, this session will empower you to harness the power of VR …

Wisdom Responses To Troubled Times: Healing Through Contemplative And Somatic Approaches, David Smith, Thomas Falkenberg, Remy Y.S. Low, David Chang, Åsa Jarskog, Jason Brown, Randy Persad, Anna Rumjahn, Charles Scott, Heesoon Bai

Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education

Humanity is facing troubled times, as witnessed by increased polarization and division that are exploding into various forms of violence. Collectively, we are facing unprecedented ecological and environmental disasters. On campuses throughout North America, and closer to home, student anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are increasingly prevalent. The academic fields of contemplative inquiry and somatic studies, which highlight holistic approaches to education, are responding to these troubled times by showing how we can accomplish presence of mind, promote healing, and embrace the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and ecological dimensions of wellness.

From Awareness To Action: A Guide To Uphold Human Rights, Erica Jensen, Emma Indart, Emilyn Watkins

Journal of Nonprofit Innovation

No abstract provided.

Reading Journals On Phone, Harish Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Unveiling The Learning Style Puzzle Factors That Shape How Medical Students Learn, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Dhiyaul Athifah M. Jasri

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The medical curriculum is extremely vast and dynamic, and it is expected that, within the defined time frame, a student must acquire the desired learning outcomes. This draws our attention to the phenomenon of learning style, which refers to the preferred way by which a medical student tries to acquire and process information. Once we understand the learning styles of students, it enables teachers to customize their instructional strategies depending on the unique needs of the student, and this enriches the learning experience and ensures better engagement, which in turn promotes deeper understanding and enhanced knowledge retention. Learning style plays …

Digital Literacy The Need Of The Hour In Medical Education During The Covid Pandemic Era, Abhinav Prakash Arya, Sarthak Das, Shikha Sahay, Archana Malik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Preventing Childhood Obesity By Discouraging Digital Marketing Of Food, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The global trends reveal that the currently available estimates of obesity have become almost three times when compared with the estimates in the year 1975. Even children have not been spared of this threat and close to 39 million children in the under-5 age group were overweight or obese. Even though a wide range of factors determines the prevalence of childhood overweight or obesity in a region, the findings of a recently released report from the European region have emphasized the digital marketing of foods rich in fats, salt, and sugars to children. There is no doubt that the food …

Community Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices For Protection Against The Malaria A Cross-Sectional Study In A Rural Area Of Aspirational District In Haryana, India, Abhishek Singh, Rajni Kumari Rai, Sanjeet Panesar, Vikas Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Malaria poses a great socioeconomic burden on humanity as it affects the majority of countries in the tropical and subtropical regions. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 445,000 in 2016, a similar to the previous year (446,000). This study was conducted with the aim to assess community knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) for protection against the malaria.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was community-based with a cross-sectional study conducted for 4 months in the 6 villages under the subcenter Sangail, with household as a sampling unit, and study participants were selected by randomized multistage sampling technique. A pretested, …

Utilization Of Online Health Information By Smartphone Users Of An Urban Area Of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu – A Cross-Sectional Study, Kalaivani Annadurai, Ragavi Vetrivel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Internet has become a popular first-hand source of information for preventive, promotive, and curatives services. Online health information seekers face a big challenge with unregulated flow of information from Internet.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess the utilization of online health information of smartphone users and to study the various determinants of utilization of online health information of smartphone users of an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 216 adult smartphone users residing in an urban area of Thiruporur, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Through a systematic random sampling method, …

Maternal And Neonatal Determinants Of Perinatal Mortality In Selected Tertiary Care Hospital Of North Karnataka, Uma Laxman Kole, Sudha Annasaheb Raddi, Anita Dadi Dalal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Goal 3 of sustainable development aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages. One of the components for achieving this objective is the improvement of maternal and child health, with the perinatal mortality (PM) rate serving as an indicator. This study aimed to know the probable cause of perinatal death at a medical center of tertiary care to reduce the incidence of perinatal death and enhance the quality of care.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to study the incidence and associated risk factors of PM in a selected tertiary care hospital. …

Awareness Of Stroke In A Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Cross-Sectional Study, Saraswathi N. Tenagi, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Karkal Ravishankar Naik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The 2018 consensus statement of the Indian Stroke Association ranks stroke as the second leading cause of death in India, thus making it a public health challenge. The associated stigma and inadequate knowledge stand as a hurdle in early detection of the disease, which delays treatment leading to disabilities.

AIMS:

To assess the awareness of risk factors, warning symptoms, and treatment of stroke and its consequences.

METHODOLOGY:

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted between July 2019 and January 2020. Relatives of patients who came to the outpatient and inpatient departments of psychiatry in a tertiary care teaching hospital …

Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescent Students In North Karnataka, Mahaling Mallikarjun Hulagbali, Sangeeta N. Kharde

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Globally, childhood and adolescent obesity prevalence has reached alarming levels with grave public health consequences. It is believed that a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of calorie-dense and low-nutritional-value foods are two of the most significant etiological factors contributing to the rising prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in developing countries.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective was to study the contributing factors (determinants) of obesity among adolescent students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to October 2019 among 1050 schoolchildren from different schools in Belagavi. The results used for comparison were based on descriptive statistics, …

Incidence Of Inflammatory Reactions After Intravitreal Injection Of A Biosimilar Of Ranibizumab For The Treatment Of Various Retinal Vascular Conditions, Vivek Basavprabhu Wani, Ankita Agarwal, Arvind L. Tenagi, Bhagyajyothi Khanagavi, Shivanand Channabasu Bubanale, Nagbhushan Chougule, Chethana Warad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Razumab is a biosimilar of ranibizumab and its intravitreal injection in various retinal diseases has been reported with good results. However, the incidence of inflammation in the anterior chamber and vitreous after the intravitreal injection of Razumab has not been studied so far.

AIMS OF THE STUDY:

The aim of this study was to study the incidence of inflammatory reaction in the anterior chamber and vitreous after intravitreal Razumab.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It was a single-center, nonrandomized observational study of eyes that received intravitreal Razumab injection for various retinal indications. The eyes were examined for anterior chamber and vitreous …

Re-Emergence Of Rabies Assessment Of Knowledge And Self-Reported Practices Regarding Rabies Among Youth In Central Kerala, Anit Maria Thomas, V. Lakshmi, Akash Arun, Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In India, about 15 million people are bitten by animals, mostly dogs, every year and need post-exposure prophylaxis. During and after the Covid era, there has been an increase in the number of cases of rabies and deaths due to rabies. It is estimated that number of animal bites may be many times more than those reported. The recent rabies death among people who have taken anti-rabies vaccines on schedule have triggered concerns.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the existing knowledge and self-reported practices among youth regarding rabies in central Kerala.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The present cross sectional study was conducted …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Stress During Covid Pandemic Among Health-Care Workers In India A Systematic Review, Janmejaya Samal, Bornali Datta, Subbanna Jonnalagada

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The COVID-19 pandemic is one of its kinds of public health emergencies that the world is grappling with. The health-care workers (HCWs) were at the forefront of the battle against this scourge. As a result of continuous service delivery, they experienced stress and burnout which varied from the type of HCWs, gender, type of service, and the length of service rendered by them. Given the context, this systematic review assessed the prevalence and predictors of stress among different types of HCWs in India. The systematic review was conducted using PubMed search engine and 13 articles were selected for the purpose …

Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Stigma, Perceived Social Support, And Medical Adherence Among Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Children A Mediation Analysis, Varsha Singh, Anupriya, Swaran Lata

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The present study brings forward the relationship among HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) stigma, perceived social support (PSS), and medical adherence found among HIV/AIDS children.

METHODOLOGY:

A sample of 90 HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 10–18 years from motilal nehru hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, was selected for the study. Participants were assessed HIV/AIDS stigma, pss, and medical adherence. The tools of descriptive statistics, correlational and regression analysis, and mediation analysis were performed to accomplish the desired objective of the study.

RESULTS:

Correlational analysis makes it evident that HIV/AIDS stigma is prominently negatively correlated to PSS (r (88) = −0.670, P …

A Brief Overview Of Various Vaccines Against Ncovid19, Including Safety, Efficacy, Reported Cases, Clinical Trials, And Progress, Sumel Ashique, Shubneesh Kumar, Himanshu Kumar, Jayita Roy, Soumen Pal, Swagata Pal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Even if many countries are against it since vaccinations are not readily available, industrialized countries continue to make some vaccines designated under the World Health Organization's emergency use listing mandatory for entry into their countries. The first half of 2021 has seen the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations in several countries, after the exceptional speed of vaccine development and testing in 2020. Using keywords in online databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase, this systematic search was carried out. The findings were collected into a report. We were unable to do an adequate human study because we …

Influence Of Social Media In Research Boon Or Bane, Punnya V. Angadi, Harpreet Kour

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Skin Problems Among Nurses Due To Personal Protective Equipment A Cross-Sectional Study From Covid-19 Hospital, Suraj Chawla, Shewtank Goel, Abhishek Singh, Vikas Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Nursing staff are at much greater risk of infection due to the exposure to the highly infectious bodily fluids and droplet nuclei and needed the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce the transmission risk.

AIM:

The present study was conducted to estimate the prevalence of skin injury and its type due to PPE usage nursing staff.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted after obtaining the institutional ethical approval in dedicated COVID-19 hospital for a period of 4 months among 144 nursing staff wearing Grade 2 and 3 PPE kit. Study subjects were approached through …

Suicidal Behavior During The Covid-19 Pandemic A Finding Of An Indo-Nigerian Online Survey, Krittika Sinha, Tosin Philip Oyetunji, Sudha Mishra, Huma Fatima, Aathira J. Prakash, Nitika Singh, G. Srinivasan, Sujita Kumar Kar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The COVID-19 pandemic has a significant impact on the mental health and is associated with high suicidal behavior. This study is an effort to scrutinize suicidal behavior among general population in two countries, namely India and Nigeria.

METHODS:

This was an online survey conducted on 536 adult participants (272 from India and 264 from Nigeria) over a period of six months. It was conducted using a snowball sampling method. The participation in the survey was entirely voluntary. Current suicidality was measured among the participants. Data were collected in two countries only.

RESULTS:

Feeling of hopelessness over the past one …

Aerobic Bacterial Study Of Postoperative Lower Segment Cesarean Site Wound Infection, K. Pooja, M. B. Nagmoti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Cesarean section wound infection illustrates a significant load to the health system as it carries an increased risk of infection as compared to normal vaginal delivery. Hence, it is necessary to identify the agents responsible as well as their extent of susceptibility for commonly used antibiotics.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study was carried out at the Department of Microbiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. The specimens were inoculated on the blood and MacConkey agar. The colonies were identified by their morphological characteristics and the biochemical tests, antibiotic susceptibility test was carried for the isolated aerobic bacterial isolates.

RESULTS:

In the …