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At the end of the Covid-19 pandemic process in Turkey (2021-2022 academic year), it was decided to continue face-to-face education and training. With the return of students to face-to-face education, it was observed that there were changes in some behaviors compared to before the pandemic. In this study, it was aimed to determine the behavioral changes observed in students during the transition from distance education to face-toface education according to the opinions of teachers. This study was planned using qualitative research method and case study design, one of the qualitative research designs, was used. A study group consisting of 25 teachers was formed by ensuring maximum diversity in the research. The teachers constituting the study group work in primary, secondary and secondary education institutions. The age of the students observed by the teachers varied between 7 and 17. The data obtained by conducting semistructured interviews consisting of open-ended questions with the teachers in the study group through the online application were analyzed by content analysis method. According to the data obtained, all of the participants stated that there were behavioral changes in students and that these changes were negative. The participants pointed directly or indirectly to the pandemic process as the reason for these behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Communication to maintain reputation in the period after a crisis is really needed by companies to convey or explain what really happened. Reputation and crisis management communication is increasingly needed along with the rapid development of new media. The aim of this research was to determine the reputation and crisis management strategy of PT Mahaka Radio Integra in efforts to maintain reputation after the pandemic crisis. This research was carried out qualitatively using data collection methods, namely interviews and observations. This research describes how a company that is a market leader in the industrial radio sector can respond to reputation and crises and communicate them. Through this research we want to classify various strategies that have been implemented by PT Mahaka Radio Integra in practice in carrying out communications. In 2017, it acquired shares in PT Radio Ramako. This was done to develop and facilitate the needs of listeners. With the acquisition of three new radio stations, PT Mahaka Radio Integra has of course made several adjustments to develop the radio business, one of which is adding human resources. In 2020, all employees will work from home. For companies engaged in broadcasting services, listeners are a valuable market. Very important. At that time, we felt that listeners were no longer listening to radio via frequency waves (FM), this was due to government policy which ordered them not to leave the house. We have developed many things during the 2020-2022 pandemic period. Starting from the home broadcast policy for all broadcasters to the use of zoom technology as a face-to-face medium. The results of this research want to explain the strategy carried out by PT Mahaka Radio Integra in the post-pandemic period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This study investigated how protective factors, stress, and anxiety levels affected the resilience of healthcare workers (HCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specific aims included examining whether HCW resilience levels varied significantly according to demographic variables. Methods: A total of 303 HCWs from two training and research hospitals completed the survey. The Protective Factors for Resilience Scale (PFRS), The Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics–9 Items Scale, and Brief Resilience Scale were used as data collection tools. Confirmatory factor analysis, reliability analyses, construct validity analysis, discriminant validity analysis, structural equation modeling, t-test and ANOVA were conducted respectively. Results: Only the impact of the individual sub-factor of PFRS on the resilience level of HCWs was positive and significant (b=.847, t= 8.670, p<.001); stress and anxiety levels of HCWs to viral epidemics on their resilience level were both insignificant (b= .039, t=-.468, p=.640; b= .095, t=1.073, p=.283). The resilience level of HCWs who were male (M=4.53, SD=.55), married (M=4.50, SD=.55), had high school graduates (M=4.87, SD=.27), had 31 years and above experience (M=5.00, SD=.00), had children (M=4.54, SD=. 53), and exercised 2-3 days a week (M=4.54, SD=.46) had significantly higher levels of resilience. Conclusion: This study pointed out that individual protective factors (such as healthy skills and abilities) positively affect the resilience of HCWs and play a crucial for the mental health of HCWs. HCWs who were male, married, low educated, more experienced, had children and doing sports 2-3 days a week had significantly higher resilience. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: It was carried out to evaluate the effect of spirituality and spirituality on psychosocial resilience in women during the pandemic period. Material and Method: It is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. The study sample consisted of 335 women who met the research criteria. The research was carried out between April 2022 and June 2022 in a province in the Eastern Anatolia Region of Türkiye. Personal data formula, Spirituality and Brief Psychological Resilience Scale were used to collect data. Results: The average score women received from the spirituality scale was 108.21±13.81, and the average score they received from the short endurance scale was 19.84±4.65. Spirituality levels were statistically significant between those who spent the COVID-19 disease process in the hospital and those who spent it at home (p<0.05). As women’s spirituality levels increased, their psychological resilience levels also increased (p<0.05). There is a positive relationship between women’s spirituality levels and psychological resilience. Conclusion: Women with high levels of spirituality have a higher potential to cope with challenges such as epidemics and pandemics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aims to analyze the implementation of the practicum carried out in schools and the obstacles faced in helping students to carry out Biology Science practicum activities during the pandemic in class VIII of State Junior High Schools in Sumpur Kudus District. This research is a descriptive study in which both qualitative and quantitative approaches are used as data collection techniques. This study was conducted in class VIII SMP in Sijunjung, Sumpur Kudus in the first semester of2021/2022. The data and data sources in this study were taken from practicum planning, practicum implementation, practicum evaluation, and problems of Biology practicum activities. Data on planning are taken from the lesson plan (RPP), score assessment and field note data. For the implementation of the practicum, the data was taken from observations on teacher performance, teacher activities and student activities as well as field notes. The practicum evaluation is done by conducting interviews with the teacher and from several students. In addition, data on the obstacles faced by teachers and students came from questionnaires and interviews. The results of the study show that the practical plan is quite compatible with the available curriculum. In its implementation, it was found that the implementation of the practicum was included in the medium indicator. In addition, there are also some obstacles in the implementation of practical activities. Some of them are time allocation management, teacher control, and the incompleteness of tools and practicum materials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Febrile seizures (FS) are common childhood seizures often triggered by fever. With the emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), FS cases related to the COVID-19 have also been reported. This study aimed to assess the effect of COVID-19 preventive measures on frequency with FS to the pediatric emergency department and compare characteristics of FS patients between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods. Materials and Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study was conducted using data from the our hospital's pediatric emergency service between March 11th, 2018, and March 10th, 2022. Patients aged between 6 to 60 months with FS were included in to the study. Results: A total of 385 FS admissions from 342 patients were evaluated. During the pandemic period, total paediatric emergency admissions decreased by 38.3%, while admissions related to FS decreased by 51.4%. The ratio of FS-related admissions to total admissions decreased from 0.30% to 0.23% (p=0.025). The distribution of FS type differed significantly between the pre-pandemic and pandemic periods (p=0.006), and the proportion of complicated FS cases was higher during the pandemic. Conclusions: This study revealed a decline in FS admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely due to quarantine measures that reduced the transmission of respiratory infections. Notably, the rate of admission of complex FS cases and hospitalizations increased during the pandemic. Adherence to isolation and hygiene practices might contribute to reducing FS incidence in the aftermath of the pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the government implemented a distance learning system using the internet. Many studies have reported anxiety disorders associated with the implementation of this distance learning system in senior high school students, but no studies have summarized the factors associated with anxiety disorders during distance learning. This study aims to synthesize studies on anxiety disorders during PJJ in high school students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study used a literature review design by searching for primary studies through journal databases including: PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and Garuda. The inclusion criteria for this study were full paper articles in Indonesian and English that reported primary studies on anxiety disorders during PJJ in the high school population, while the exclusion criteria were studies with literature review, systematic review and meta-analysis research methods. Articles that met the criteria were then reviewed based on the research method and the dependent and independent variables analyzed and the results of the analysis. The analysis method used a narrative review by collecting, summarizing, combining, organizing and comparing evidence that had been collected from the studies studied. Of the 11 articles that met the criteria for this study, 10 studies used a cross-sectional design and only 1 used a pre- and post-test design. All studies collected data using online surveys that were linked to high school students. The measurement of anxiety disorders used the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 Scale (GAD-7), the State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and the Post Pandemic School Anxiety Questionnaire. From the 11 articles analyzed, it was found that anxiety during PJJ can be caused by age, gender, limited internet access, financial factors, academic challenges such as students' ability to understand and comprehend the lessons taught by the teacher. Anxiety during PJJ is mainly caused by uneven internet access and the cost of using internet access. In addition, anxiety is also more prone to be experienced by women, as well as younger age groups. PJJ school policies should be implemented by anticipating anxiety disorders and related factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Since the end of 2019, the world has been shocked by a new disease called the coronavirus or called COVID-19 which started from one of the cities in China, namely Wuhan. The researcher uses a qualitative approach based on the type of data taken and then explained descriptively in order to produce a discussion that leads to the conclusion of the research. The purpose of China's diplomacy vaccine as soft power and how to implement the diplomacy vaccine between Indonesia and China. China's vaccine diplomacy not only aims to help other countries to deal with COVID-19 and its impact, but also aims to improve China's good image shown by international relations, especially with Indonesia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: This study aimed to examine the patients who were consulted to psychiatry while receiving inpatient treatment due to COVID-19 infection based on sociodemographic data, medical history, diagnoses and treatments.Methods: This is a retrospective study in which the consultations were retrospectively reviewed using information obtained from electronic medical records. The consultant psychiatrists created a structured data collection form to evaluate the clinical and demographic features of the patients.Results: Ninety-nine of the psychiatry consultation results of patients were evaluated. The mean age of patients was 64.48 ± 18.82. The most common medical diagnoses are hypertension (n=32, 32.3%) and heart disease (n=21, 21.1%). The most common reason for consultation was agitation (n=27, 27.2%), and the most common diagnosis was delirium (n=25, 25.2%) and anxiety disorders (n=23, 23.2%). Increasing age, presence of hypertension and diabetes mellitus, and oxygen inhalation therapy were factors affecting the diagnosis of delirium. In contrast, the presence of heart disease or diabetes mellitus increased the risk of anxiety disorder, and antipsychotic use decreased this risk.Conclusion: It has been revealed that inpatients with COVID-19 were at risk of psychiatric disorders, especially delirium and anxiety disorders. Psychiatric conditions may notably influence the prognosis and treatment of COVID-19.

Bu araştırmada Covid-19 pandemi sürecinde okul öncesi dönem çocuğu olan ailelerin uzaktan eğitime yönelik görüşlerinin ayrıntılı bir şekilde incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Araştırmada nitel araştırma deseninden durum çalışması kullanılmıştır. Araştırmanın çalışma grubunu 2020- 2021 yılında aynı devlet kurumunda okul öncesi eğitim alan ve uzaktan eğitime devam eden çocuğa sahip, Gaziantep’te yaşayan, on beş anne oluşturmaktadır. Araştırmada annelerin uzaktan eğitime yönelik görüşlerini belirlemek amacıyla yarı yapılandırılmış sorulardan oluşan bir görüşme formu hazırlanmış, annelere dokuz adet görüşme sorusu yöneltilmiş ve veriler online ortamda görüşmeler yapılarak toplanmıştır. Toplanan veriler, içerik analizi yöntemi kullanılarak çözümlenmiştir. Analiz sürecinde; kategori ve kodlar oluşturulmuştur. Araştırmanın doğrulanabilirliğini sağlamak amacıyla veriler araştırmacılar tarafından ayrı ayrı kodlanmış ve kodlayıcılar arası uyuşma katsayısı .73 olarak belirlenmiştir. Uzaktan eğitimin çocuğa katkısı incelendiğinde ebeveynlerin çoğunluğu okulda yaptırılan etkinliklerin uzaktan eğitimde de devamlılığının sağlanmasının çocuklarının gelişimine katkı sağladığını, çocukların arkadaşları ve öğretmenleriyle ilişkilerinin devam etmesine bağlı olarak sosyal ilişkilerinin de geliştiğini ifade etmişlerdir. Sonuç olarak okul öncesi dönemde çocuğu olan veliler ile yapılan bu araştırma, çevrimiçi olarak çocukların öğretmenlerini ve arkadaşlarını görmelerinin, etkinlikler yapmalarının çocuklar üzerinde olumlu etkisi olduğunu göstermektedir. Bu açıdan çevrimiçi olarak yürütülen eğitimlerin okul öncesi dönemde uygulanmasının önemli olduğu ifade edilebilir. Her ne kadar veliler açısından bazı zorlukların olduğu görülse de, bu eğitimin çocuk açısından faydalı olduğu söylenebilmektedir.

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge level of health personnel working in pre-hospital emergency health services in the Konya province regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic. Material and Methods: A total of 410 health personnel working in emergency health services in the Konya province were included in the study. The data were collected through a questionnaire developed by the researcher inquiring about the demographic data, whether they contracted (COVID-19), knowledge about COVID-19, and knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of PPE. Results: The rate of individuals who experienced mild infection was 27.1% and the rate of individuals who experienced severe infection was 5.6%. Of the subjects who experienced COVID-19 infection, 73.8% had fatigue, 67.9% had bone and muscle ache, 47.7% had fever, 42.5% had a cough and 27% had loss of taste, smell, and gastrointestinal symptoms and 25.3% had dyspnea. Of the health personnel, 83.7% were detected to use PPE. The most commonly used PPE was seen to be gloves (90.8%) and the least was visors and eyeglasses (43.8%). When the symptom frequency was analyzed according to age, the symptoms were found to be most frequent in the age group of 40 years and above and the symptom frequency was seen to increase with age. Conclusion: It was concluded that the health personnel had received in-service training about COVID-19 and had sufficient knowledge. The rate of PPE use was found to be high. There was no difference between males and females in contracting COVID-19 infection.

Amaç: Araştırmada COVİD-19 pandemisi’nin gebeler üzerindeki fiziksel ve ruhsal etkilerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Yöntem: Kesitsel tipteki araştırmanın örneklemini, bir il merkezinde bulunan, 11 Aile Sağlığı Merkezi’nde takip edilen 183 gebe oluşturmuştur. Veriler Gebe Tanıtım Formu, Depresyon Anksiyete Stres Ölçeği (DASÖ) ve Gebelik Semptom Envanteri (GSE) ile toplanmıştır. Bulgular: Araştırmaya alınan 183 gebenin yaş ortalaması 26,74±4,75’dir. DASÖ’nin alt boyutlarından depresyon 20,69±7,38, anksiyete 22,24±7,37, stres 25,06±7,99, GSE alt boyutlarından gebelikte yaşanan semptomların sıklığı 41,73±18,57, semptomların günlük aktiviteleri sınırlama durumu puan ortalaması 61,11±10,56 olarak bulunmuştur. Yaşanan semptomların sıklığı ile depresyon (r=0,307; p=0,001) arasında zayıf, anksiyete (r=0,414; p=0,001) ve stres (r=0,474; p= 0,001) puanları arasında orta düzeyde pozitif yönlü istatistiksel olarak anlamlı ilişki saptanmıştır. Eğitim, gebeliğin planlı olma durumu, kontrollerin yapıldığı yer, beslenme ve uyku alışkanlığında değişime göre gebelik semptomları; aile tipine göre günlük aktivitelerin sınırlanma durumu; gebelik şekli ve gebeliğin planlı olma durumuna göre depresyon, anksiyete ve stres; gebelik haftasına göre depresyon ve anksiyete; kontrollerin yapıldığı yere göre anksiyete; uyku alışkanlığındaki değişime göre depresyon ve stres puanları arasında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı farklılık saptanmıştır (p

Objective: Sleep disturbances may occur more frequently during pandemics due to socioeconomic and psychological factors. Infections may also cause a number of long-lasting complications that can be easily overlooked. In this study, we aimed to examine whether the sleep status of the patients who recovered from coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infection differs from the individual who lived in the same sociocultural environment but did not have any COVID-19 infection in the same period, or not. Materials and Methods: Two hundred forty-three patients with COVID-19 disease who recovered at least one month before the study enrollment (patient group) and 132 individuals without a history of COVID-19 in the same period (control group) were included. Sociodemographic and medical characteristics of two groups were recorded and a self-assessment form consisting of 17 items was used for sleep evaluation in both groups. Results: Self-assessment scores for the quality of sleep status were lower in patient group (p<0.001). Moreover, subtitle scorings revealed some significant differences between patient and control groups. Patient group reported significantly higher prevalence of sweating at night, waking up tired with headache in the morning, severe snoring, restlessness in legs, and anxiety of not being able to sleep (respectively; p<0.001, p=0.003, p=0.016, p=0.016, p=0.032). Conclusion: Sleep was significantly disturbed in patients even after one month following recovery from COVID-19 infection. This may be related to the disease itself, to aggravated stress factors, or both. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Isolated life emerged at a time when society was not ready during the 2020 pandemic (Covid-19) period. During this period, the structure of society, which has undergone significant social changes, has been transformed. It has been vital to adapt rapidly to the social isolation and distance from outside life within this new social structure. Digital technology is also a factor that changed the lives of students at school. The scope of this research includes 3rd-grade students in primary schools in three major cities of Türkiye: İstanbul, Ankara, and İzmir. This research aims to gather information about the social changes and social anxiety of the students during social isolation by analyzing the responses to scale questions used as a data collection tool, under the observation of parents and classroom teachers. The research design incorporates both quantitative and qualitative methodologies. The data collection tools used in this study are the Social- Emotional and Character Development Scale in the survey research, the Social Anxiety Scale for Children, and a personal information form prepared by the researchers. Results are augmented with semi-structured interviews. Data analysis is conducted using the SPSS 22.0 statistical software package. The results obtained indicate that students experience social anxiety as a result of isolation. It is observed that during the Covid-19 pandemic period, social isolation affected 1st-grade students in the 2020-2021 academic year. The findings suggest that as the level of social anxiety and social change increase, there is a decrease in social, emotional, and moral development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare emergency orthopedic trauma admissions between the pre- and pandemic periods and detect changes in orthopedic trauma epidemiology. Methods: A total of 40,700 patients admitted within 1 year between March 2019 and March 2020 comprised the pre-pandemic group and 16,935 patients admitted between March 2020 and March 2021 comprised the pandemic group. Demographic characteristics of the patients, such as age and gender, were recorded. In addition, the injury mechanisms of the patients, diagnosis, injured extremity or anatomical region, broken bone, fracture classification, multitrauma rates, trauma-related complications, hospitalization days, and treatment modalities were examined. Results: In the pre-pandemic period, the mean age of the patients was younger, and the distributions of pediatric/adolescent patients and female patients were higher compared with the pandemic period (p=0.001, p=0.001, and p=0.001; respectively). Fractures and dislocations were more frequent in the pandemic period, whereas soft tissue injuries were more common in the pre-pandemic period (p=0.001). Home accidents increased and occupational accidents decreased during the pandemic period (p=0.001). The rate of surgical treatment statistically increased during the pandemic period (p=0.001). Conclusion: Considering the epidemiology of orthopedic trauma, estimating the trauma burden and optimizing resource use and allocation are very important for maintaining safe and effective treatment services for patients in extraordinary situations such as the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic, which can cause serious disruptions in the healthcare system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim: This study aims to determine the effects of the COVID-19 process on pregnant women in the second and third trimesters, as well as the stress they have experienced and their health behaviors. Material and Methods: The research is of descriptive cross-sectional type. The sample size was calculated using the G*Power program. Necessary permissions were obtained for the research. Due to restrictions in the data collection time period (November 2020-April 2021), 204 participants were reached by convenience sampling method using the online survey tool. A survey form consisting of three parts was used as a data collection tool. Personal information form including questions about sociodemographic characteristics, birth history, pregnancy and pandemic; Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale and Coronavirus Anxiety Scale were employed. High scores on the Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale indicate an increased level of stress during pregnancy. A high score on the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale indicates a high level of anxiety experienced during the coronavirus. In the study, number and percentage values were given, regression and correlation analysis and nonparametric tests were performed. Results: It was found that pregnant women experienced moderate stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some obstetric characteristics such as gestational week, having problems in this and previous pregnancies, feeling fear of delivery, and having problems in previous delivery affected stress and COVID-19 anxiety. It has been observed that future anxiety increases in pregnant women who consider the measures taken as inadequate. The mean scores of the scales used in the study are 42.99 ± 24.58 (Min-max: 6-116, median: 40) for Pregnancy Stress Rating Scale, 2.60±3.26 (Min-max: 0-19, median: 2) for Coronavirus Anxiety Scale. Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic is one of the factors contributing to increased stress and anxiety in pregnant women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The aim of this study was to determine dental students' fears of contracting infectious diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic and to assess the impact of the pandemic on their education and levels of depression. The questionnaire forms were distributed to dentistry faculty students via Google Forms in this cross-sectional survey study. The questionnaire included demographic information, questions about the impact of the pandemic on dental education, and the Zung depression scale to determine students' depression levels.413 students, 163 male and 250 female, participated in the survey. The majority of students (48.4%) reported that a dentist had a 'very high' probability of contracting COVID-19 during their dental service and 42.1% reported a 'moderate' risk of contracting COVID-19 during clinical training activities. 32.4% of the students stated that the COVID-19 pandemic affected their education careers 'too much' and 25.4% reported 'extremely'. 44.6% of the students think that the Covid 19 pandemic has 'greatly' affected their acquisition of practical skills. The majority of students (57.4%) stated that distance education cannot replace face-to-face education.The majority of the students, who thought clinical education activities would expose them to an 'extreme' risk of contracting COVID-19, were depressed according to the depression scale scores (p=0.001). The majority of those who answered 'extremely' and 'very much' about the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their educational career had a mild depression score (p=0.03). The majority of those who answered 'too much' and 'extremely' to the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their educational career had mild depression scores (p=0.03).The majority of students who were mildly and moderatelydepressed were women.According to the results of the study, students thought that online education could not replace face-to- face education. The thought that there is a high risk of contracting COVID-19 professionally was determined as the cause of depression in most students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this descriptive study is to evaluate how the Covİd-19 pandemic has affected exercise, nutritional behaviors, and level of perceived stress in adults. 1037 people, 354 men and 683 women living in different regions in Turkey were reached. Quota sampling method was used. A questionnaire covering changes in socio-demographic information, dietary behaviors, and exercise status was used. The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) was used. Data were collected by using the online survey method. The proportion of those who didn't exercise regularly during the quarantine period increased at a statistically significant level. The majority of the participants expressed that they made changes in their nutritional behaviors to protect themselves against the coronavirus. 48.7% of them stated that their desire to eat intensified during the quarantine period due to boredom and stress. Perceived Stress Scale mean score was higher in female participants compared to their male counterparts and this difference was statistically significant. If we as a society learn ways to cope with stress, we can prevent malnutrition behaviors that may occur due to changing emotional states. By providing information on special nutrition recommendations and home exercise practices in pandemics such as Covid-19; Energy intake can be balanced and people can be healthier. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The purpose of this study was to describe job insecurity and its impact on job performance and anxiety among PT. PDC’s catering and accommodation workers at Pertamina SHU Zone 10. There were 153 respondents who participated voluntarily in this study and only 147 can be analyzed further. Variables were measured using Likert scale. Data of this study was analysed by Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) method. SmartPLS 3 is used for measurement model and structural model analysis while SPSS 25 is used for descriptive analysis. The result shows that catering and accommodation workers feel the threat of job insecurity but do not cause significant anxiety, as well as workers have good performances and high resilience. Analysed by PLS-SEM method shows that job insecurity affects to increasing anxiety but has no impact on job performance. Anxiety has an impact on job performance as well as mediates the effect of job insecurity to job performance. Resilience becomes a moderating factor that moderates the effect of job insecurity to anxiety. Company is advised to consistently provide assurance of job continuity for workers, provide operational and non-operational support facilities, review the latest risk of pandemic COVID-19, restore normal work schedules, and improve good communication with workers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The study aims to reveal the efficiency of general intensive care units in public hospitals according to health service regions. The study covers 4 periods between 2016-2020. The population of the study consists of 30 health service regions and a sample is not selected. With the Malmquist Total Factor Efficiency Index Analysis Method, the changes in the productivity values of the general intensive care units according to the health service regions are analyzed. According to the results, it is observed that the total factor productivity of 18 regions increased in 2017 compared to 2016, 10 regions in 2018 compared to 2017, 16 regions in 2019 compared to 2018, and 8 regions in 2020 compared to 2019. Total factor productivity average values of 30 regions according to periods, respectively; 1.016, 0.954, 1.037, and 0.879. When 2016-2020 period is evaluated in general, it is seen that the change in technical efficiency of 11 regions increased, the change in scale efficiency of 7 regions increased, and the change in total factor productivity of 9 regions increased. The averages of technical efficiency, scale efficiency and total factor productivity for the 2016-2020 period are 0.990, 0.992 and 0.969, respectively. In the period of 2019-2020, the first period of the pandemic, it is observed that the total factor productivity, technical and scale efficiency changes decreased. This finding shows that the administrative resources of the general care intensive units could not be managed efficiently at that time, production is not made at the appropriate scale, and the technological investments are not at a sufficient level. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Covid 19 pandemic, which started to spread at the beginning of 2020, has led to a new paradigm that has been defined as the 'new normal' in the world with its ongoing effects until today. With this study, it is aimed to determine which of the existing forms of government achieves more success in solving the problems which have deepened with the effect of the pandemic and are getting more and more complex with each passing day as we experience as a result of global environmental problems, wars and the unfavorable international political economy. In this context, the 'new normal' has been defined by drawing the conceptual framework of politics and forms of government that have been implemented until today. Then, today's complex problems are analyzed in global security and economy, income distribution, social security, education, environment socio-cultural and other dimensions. In the following section, the selected government models were compared within the framework of the determined parameters, and the success of the problems in the solution was determined. In the conclusion, the contribution of government models to this success has been questioned, and some solution proposals have stated. It has been determined that the form of government alone is not sufficient in the success of solving today's complex problems, and other variables such as power ability, geopolitics, identity, religion and moral values are also effective. In addition, the importance of the power model in the country as well as the way of prioritizing the problems understood, while the importance of how international and domestic policies have been determined as the allocation of budget resources also has revealed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: The present study aimed to evaluate the knowledge level of healthcare personnel working in pre-hospital emergency care services in Konya province regarding the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the pandemic. Material and Methods: A total of 410 healthcare personnel working in pre-emergency care services in Konya province were included in the study. The data were collected through a questionnaire developed by the researcher inquiring about the demographic data, whether they caught (COVID-19) or not, knowledge about COVID-19, and knowledge and attitudes regarding the use of PPE. Results: The rate of individuals who experienced mild infection was 27.1%, and those who experienced severe disease were 5.6%. It was determined that 83.7% of the healthcare personnel were using PPE. The most commonly used PPE were gloves (90.8%), and the least were visors and eyeglasses (43.8%). When the frequency of the COVID-19 symptoms was analyzed according to age, the symptoms were more frequent in the age group of 40 years and above, and the symptom frequencies were seen to increase with age. Conclusion: It was concluded that the healthcare personnel had received in-service training about COVID-19 and had sufficient knowledge. The rate of PPE use was high, and there was no difference between males and females in catching COVID-19 infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The global impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome COVID-19 has extended beyond physical health, significantly affecting mental well-being worldwide. Amid the pandemic's initial wave, COVID-19 patients exhibited symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder and notably depressive symptoms. Alongside manifestations like delirium, confusion, agitation, and altered consciousness, prevalent mental health issues during the pandemic encompassed depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Individuals recovering from COVID-19 may face enduring psychiatric challenges post-hospital discharge, potentially linked to dopamine. Dopaminergic receptors might heighten the susceptibility of certain viruses to bind with the central nervous system, instigating viral encephalitis in the virus's early infection stages. Dopamine could also disrupt the human basal carotid body's respiratory response to hypoxia. Additionally, the virus could manipulate the immune system by elevating dopamine levels, facilitating viral entry. These findings emphasize the significance of considering dopamine's role in the diagnosis, treatment, and care of COVID-19 patients and those with diagnosed psychosis. Tailored interventions are crucial for individuals exhibiting distinctive features. Another intriguing aspect worthy of investigation is whether dopamine confers protection against COVID-19. This review article aims to elucidate the intricate relationship between the impactful COVID-19 pandemic and dopamine, shedding light on its potential implications and avenues for further exploration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the discontinuation of denosumab treatment for osteoporotic fractures during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study found that patients discontinued denosumab due to fear of limited access to hospitals and mobility restrictions. The discontinuation of denosumab without concomitant bisphosphonate use can increase the risk of bone loss and fractures. The study suggests that patients should be informed about the durability of denosumab treatment and temporarily switched to oral bisphosphonate therapy if necessary. However, the study has limitations, including a limited time period and a retrospective design. [Extracted from the article]

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