Journal of Ecophysiology and Occupational Health

89-93

Authors: Sherareh Mefahkeri, Mahmoud Goudarzi, Noushin Hadizadeh

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of changing life-style education on improving the physical and mental health of patients with cardiovascular disease. For this purpose, among patients referring to the cardiovascular clinic of Tohid Hospital in Sanandaj, in 2016, using random sampling, with available medical records, 30 subjects were selected in experimental and control groups (15 in the experimental group and 15 in the control group) and the age range was 20 and higher. For collecting data before and after training, the general health questionnaire by Goldberg and Hiller (1979) was used. The results of single-variable covariance analysis (ANCOVA) showed that there was no significant difference in lifestyle-based education on physical and mental well-being of normal people with cardiovascular disease (p>.05).

104-109

Authors: Samira Taheri, Mohammad Reza Moradi, Mohammad Ali Manafzadeh, Esmail Ghaderi, Soran Mowlaie

Nowadays, due to competition among organizations and companies in order earn more benefits; it has become particularly significant to dominate the existing resources. One of the strategic decisions in the market is market entry mode. Choosing a suitable competitive strategy depends on the company’s decision to enter the market before or after its rivals. The present study was carried out in order to examine the relationship among the variables of market entry modes and organizational design in hospitability industry. Regarding its objectives, the present research was an applied study, and in terms of collecting the required data, it was descriptive. The statistical population included all of the 127 hotels located in Tehran Province. Krejcie and Morgan Decision Making Model were utilized in order to determine the sample size as 96 individuals. The results of the present study indicated that all market entry modes (ownership, contract, and franchising) had a positive significant effect on organizational design. In fact, survival and growth of the company depends on successful entry of hotel to the market.

118-122

Authors: Esmail Ghaderi, Samira Taheri, Mohammad Reza Moradi, Mohammad Ali Manafzadeh, Soran Mowlaie

The present research has been designed and implemented to investigate the relationship between sales strategies and the development of new products in insurance companies in Isfahan. From the perspective of the method, this study is a descriptive study of the type of correlation, in terms of purpose, applied; in terms of collecting information, surveying is a time-cross-sectional one. The statistical population of this study includes 17 active insurance workers in Isfahan city. Reliability of the questionnaire was calculated by Cronbach's alpha for the sales strategy equal to 0.940 and for the development of new products was 0.768. The final findings of SPSS software showed a significant relationship between the development of new products and their dimensions (technology, management, marketing, and commercialization) with sales strategies in insurance companies, among which the commercialization dimension, Had the highest correlation coefficient with sales strategies.

131-135

Authors: Khabat Ahmadi, Hadis Alipoor, Serveh Hejrat, Saeed Delfani, Soran Mowlaie

Social responsibility is one of the most important elements of the existential philosophy of organizations, so that the importance of observing it by organizations in comparison with other organizations can create a competitive advantage for them. In this paper, we try to examine the relationship of social responsibility with its four components (economic responsibilities, legal responsibilities, ethical responsibilities, and humanitarian responsibilities) with competitive advantage. This is an applied research and research method is descriptive of survey type and a questionnaire has been used to collect data. The statistical population of this research is the employees and clients of the National Bank of Sanandaj which were analyzed and analyzed using parametric statistical tests. The results of the research show that there is a positive and significant relationship between social responsibility and its components with competitive advantage, among which is the moral responsibility of the bank because it adheres to ethical principles and protects personal secrets and fair and non-discriminatory treatment with Its customers have the most relationship with a competitive advantage.

141-152

Authors: Sudabeh Darjazini, Maryam Moradkhani

Background and Purpose: Expressing feelings and emotions not only has an important effect on intimacy growth, but it is also an important factor in distinguishing satisfied couples from the dis-satisfied ones. Thus, the present study aims at investigating the relationship between marital satisfaction and feelings identification and expression among women. Methods: The present study was a descriptive-correlational study with a single-subject design conducted cross-sectionally. In the present study, as many as 325 married women participated (from four health medical centers that had the highest number of referrals). In the present study, ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale as well as 20-item Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) was used. For determining the significance of the relationship existing between background variables, marital satisfaction, and alexithymia, the researchers applied independent t-test, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), and the Pearson correlation coefficient were respectively used. Findings: With respect to the marital satisfaction and women’s alexithymia, the results of one-way analysis of variance indicated no significant statistical difference in women’s mean marital satisfaction; (F = 1.381, P = 0.249) and (F = 1.836, P = 0.140) in terms of different ages, (F = 0.481, P = 0.696) and (F = 2.309, P = 0.076) in terms of different ages of their spouses, (F = 0.423, P = 0.655) in terms of different durations of marital life, (F = 0.612, P = 0.608) and (F = 1.94, P = 0.122) in terms of different number of children, and (F = 0.61, P = 0.603) and (F = 0.557, P = 0.644) as for women who lived with either parents or relatives (either theirs or those of their husbands). Independent t-test indicated that the there is no significant statistical difference between marital satisfaction (t = 0.185, df = 321, and p = 0.853) and alexithymia (t = 0.776, df = 321, and p = 0.444) at different age groups. The results of one-way analysis of variance indicated that there is a significant statistical difference in the mean of marital satisfaction in the groups with different educational levels (F = 5.8, P = 0.003) and different economic statuses (F = 11.209, P = 0.003). Scheffe’s Test indicated that this statistical difference has to do with women who have a higher level of education than that of their husbands. Moreover, Scheffe’s Test indicated that this difference has also to do with women enjoying a proper economic status. The results of one-way analysis of variance indicated a significant statistical difference in women’s mean alexithymia in groups with different educational levels (F=4.369, P = 0.013) and different economic statuses (F = 4.369, P = 0.005). Scheffe’s Test indicated that this statistical difference has to do with women who have a higher level of education than that of their husbands. Moreover, Scheffe’s Test indicated that this difference has also to do with women enjoying a proper economic status. Discussion and Conclusion: The findings of the present study indicate that if alexithymia is solved, one can expect improved marital satisfaction. Moreover, the different educational levels and economic statuses are likely to affect marital satisfaction and alexithymia.

1-3

Authors: Priya A. K.

As large industrial users of water, the pulp and paper industry has long managed water in the context of a regulatory environment. In other words, all mills in Tamilnadu must use and treat water in accordance with environmental permits. However, the industry is now collectively moving beyond water quality to better understand the quantity and the environmental impacts of water use. Industry participants are committed to better understanding our impacts and we have identified the evaluation of water foot printing tools and water disclosure as a key initiative. While access to water is an issue of global concern it is critical to recognize local, site-specific resources. Here is the overview on water usage in the pulp and paper industry and offer reflections on the driving forces for and barriers to change.

9-16

Authors: Amit Kumar, Md Arshad, Ajai Singh, Asif Jafri, Sabir Ali, Manish Yadav, Suchit Swaroop

Osteoarthritis (OA) is considered as multifactorial disorder characterized by erosion of articular cartilage, tightening of joint space, subchondral bone remodelling and internal synovial inflammation. OA reduces joint function progressively as a person gets older. The most important group of the cytokines or chemokines are pre-dominantly involving in the early progression of the disease includes IL-1, IL-6, IL-18 and TNF-α, etc. IL-1 family of cytokinesare known to be strongest stimulus for progressive synthesis of Matrix Metallo Proteinases (MMPs). Large number of immune cells, chondrocytes and endothelial cells potentially secrete IL-1 with diverse effect on number of diseases. This review highlights the association of IL-1 family cytokine in OA.

28-33

Authors: Kishori Kasat, Sneha Kumari, Naim Shaikh

Occupational Health care is a critical issue emerging in factories. The paper proceeds with an objective to develop a theoretical framework for developing an occupational health care management and to discuss the construct of the framework in detail. The research is a desk based research. Literature and secondary data research has been conducted to develop a conceptual framework for developing an occupational health care management in factories. Career growth, working conditions, health laws, incentives, performance appraisal, medical assurance and few other elements have been extracted from the literature to build up a conceptual framework. These elements and their importance in developing an occupational health care management have been discussed. The conceptual framework can be used to develop an occupational health care management.

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Authors: Yahya Bakhtiyar, Seema Langer, Sanjeev Kumar Karlopia and Rajesh Kumar Chalotra

The present study was carried out to study the feeding habits of Labeo rohita from culture ponds of Gho-Manhasa fish farm, Jammu. Monthly samples were collected from the ponds to study the gut contents. In case of L. rohita in LrfI (lowest size group) and LrfII, LrfIII 40 guts/group, LrfIV 50 guts (due to non-availability of the size categorized) and 120 guts each in case of LrfV and LrfVI (largest size group) were analysed. For every group 10 guts/month were analysed to study feeding ecology in case of L. rohita. Individual stomach fullness scale was estimated to a subjective scale, ranging from 0 (empty) to 5 (full). The results so obtained were used to compute percentage volume of food items in the gut (%V), percentage of occurrence of guts having particular food item (%O) and Index of preponderance (IOP). The food of Labeo rohita consisted of plant (algae and macrophytes) and animal matter (protozoa, rotifers, cladocerans, copepods, molluscs, annelids and insects) besides unidentified matter (UM), sand/mud and detritus. Of the total 420 specimens analyzed, only 84 (20%) were found with empty guts and 336 (80%) were found with food components. Index of Preponderance (IOP) revealed that algae, along with protozoans, rotifers and cladocerans were the most preferred food items in the smaller size groups and marked a decline as the size of the fish increased. In the advanced stages, macrophytes, detritus and sand/mud were found to form a major share of food. Subsequently rohu has been categorized as omnivore-planktophage in early stages of life and herbi-omnivore in adult stages.

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Authors: Lokesh Kumar Sharma and Joydeep Majumder

The general incidence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) is one the major causes of mobility and concerns about financial and physical losses. The more objective pre-employment selection and employee placement test methods can reduce the work related injuries and Employers in general prefer for post-offer pre-placement (POPP) testing as a tool for evaluating worker’s physical proficiency towards essential functions within a job. This functions as an effective screening technique intended to identify vulnerable workers who may be at greater risk of developing future musculoskeletal injuries. In this study, data mining approaches to estimate the proper work group for a pre-defined specialized job is used. In the first phase, the cluster analysis for the grouping the young workers according to their physical parameters was applied and according to the characteristic of each cluster, particularly with increasing handgrip strength values, the clusters were coined as very poor, poor, fair, good and excellent. In the second phase, supervised learning methods are utilized to classify the worker based on the anthropometric variables.