A survey on attitudes of rehabilitation professionals on the use of immersive gamification technology systems in therapy

Introduction. Immersive gamification technology systems (ImGTS) are used among patients with physical impairments in different practice settings. Studies have shown moderate evidence for the effectiveness of ImGTS in improving functional outcomes. However, studies are scarce on the use of ImGTS by rehabilitation professionals in clinical practice. Thus, this study aimed to determine attitudes of rehabilitation professionals in using ImGTS in rehabilitation. Methods. This cross-sectional descriptive survey utilized a self-administered online questionnaire, the modified Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) Questionnaire, to determine perceptions on performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence, and facilitating conditions on using ImGTS for therapy. The study utilized purposive and snowball sampling in recruiting occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech pathologists, and physiatrists in the Philippines to answer the survey. Results. Results from 47 participants indicate that rehabilitation professionals quite agree that using ImGTS can improve job performance and impact likely functional outcomes among their patients (performance expectancy) [mean 5.5 (SD 0.17)]. They slightly agree that using ImGTS is easy and manageable (effort expectancy) [5.0 (0.12)]. Moreover, they slightly agree with intending to use ImGTS in rehabilitation [4.9 (0.27)] and that they already use ImGTS in clinical practice [4.7 (1.69)]. Yet rehabilitation professionals neither agree nor disagree that significant others in their field of profession influence them when considering the use of ImGTS in therapy (social influence) [4.3 (0.16)] or that they have resources to use ImGTS with their patients and knowledge how to use it (facilitating conditions) [4.3 (0.25)]. Discussion. Rehabilitation professionals intend to use ImGTS and are currently using it as part of their therapy. They also have positive attitudes on ImGTS as regards performance expectancy and effort expectancy. These results support the potential for the adoption of ImGTS as part of clinical practice as efforts to strengthen the evidence for their effectiveness continue

A Kristevan reading of Alma Alexander\u27s The Secrets of Jin-Shei

Alma Alexander, in her novel The Secrets of Jin-Shei, introduces readers to a mythical world called Syai, a land similar to China. This kingdom is unique because of the presence of two separate systems of writing: the first, hacha-ashu, is the common script and is usually known to men. The second, jin-ashu, is the script known only to women, and it is thought the knowledge of this that the concept of jin-shei is realized. Jin-shei refers to a sisterhood of two or more women unrelated by blood, wherein they become bound to each other for the rest of their lives. Using Julia Kristeva\u27s theory of marginality and subversion, this study seeks to examine the plights of the novel\u27s female main characters. The power relations between men and women within will be considered, and will be used to detect how the women are marginalized. Also of importance is the extent of the power wielded by women as well as the results of this power. Finally, the study aims to answer the question about whether or not the female main characters are able to subvert the novel\u27s Symbolic Order, and if subversion is achieved, what specific mode is used to achieve it

Assessing the moderating effect of work-life balance and job satisfaction on the relationship of work-from-home and employee productivity in International Marketing Group

This paper aims to assess the moderating effect of work-life balance and job satisfaction on the relationship of work-from-home and employee productivity in the company International Marketing Group. A total of 90 respondents consisting of upper and middle management as well as the employees of International Marketing Group located in Makati. Eleven (11) research questions and six (6) hypotheses were generated and tested at 5% (0.05) significance level. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis and Partial Least Squares - Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) using the WarpPLS 7.0 software was used to analyze the data. Results showed that work-from-home has a significant relationship and effect on employee productivity, job satisfaction does have a moderating effect on the relationship of work-from-home and employee productivity and work-life balance does not have a significant moderating effect on the relationship of work-from-home and employee productivity. Based on the study, the researchers recommend flexible work-from-home arrangements in International Marketing Group as well as companies in the same industry to utilize the significant effect of the work-from-home set up to the employee and company, promoting job satisfaction in work-from-home arrangement through digital social support and appropriate monitoring of employees to ensure highest employee productivity. The researchers also recommend for the academe to continue further research using other data collection methods and target middle management employees with the proper background specialty with other financial companies similar to the International Marketing Group