A Study of Job Satisfaction among Teachers, Higher Secondary School of Nepal

This article investigates the job satisfaction among teachers with particular reference to corporate, Higher Secondary level School in Nepal. The job satisfactions that have been examined under this study include, work, pay, co-workers, supervision, promotion, job in general. The sample consists of a Government, Private and Public Higher Secondary level School teacher from Kathmandu and Latitpur District of Nepal. Data were collected using a questionnaire survey. The results show there is a significant relationship between job satisfaction facets.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v1i1.75

Building Bridges for Health, Education & Hope – Nepal

Transportation and communication stand among the most crucial aspects of the human life. Safe transportation has become a great challenge in most local and urban communities in Nepal due to the poor infrastructural equipment available. Over the years, the people living within and around the mountains have experienced tremendous difficulty in crossing the flooded rivers to various destinations including schools and workplaces. The lack of appropriate and safe means of going over the dangerous rivers has resulted in increased suffering and developmental challenge for the local population. The main concentration of this research is to outline and analyze a research project conducted in the region to determine solutions to the lingering transport problem. The current government has made efforts to mitigate the problem and risks that people face in trying to cross the mountainous terrain to various destinations. One of the development ideas has been the tween, which has proved very risky especially for children, women and the older adults. The focus of this research undertaking was, therefore, to establish a safer means of transport across the hills that would promote education, health and give the people new development prospects. The innovative idea would involve installation of a suspension bridge to help the residents of Gorkha Huldingbesi district to access services such as education, medical facilities and work in Dhading district. The suspension bridge will provide a financially viable and safe transport for the communities to make gainful interaction to develop education, health and general standards of living.https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/maurice/1011/thumbnail.jp

Gynecological Oncology Surgery During COVID-19 Pandemic: What We Should Know

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) that causes Corona Virus Disease -19 (COVID-19) is a novel virus and hence humans do not have any prior immunity to it. Every human being is susceptible to this viral infection and rapid spread worldwide made WHO declare it as a global pandemic. Cancer patients are even more vulnerable not only because they are immunocompromised by the disease process itself, but also due to potential effect of chemotherapy, radiotherapy along with substantial effect on their timing of treatment. Patients older than 65 years, and those with preexisting co-morbidities are considered more atrisk. Considering the increased chances of intensive care unit admission, need of mechanical ventilation and possible mortality, all cancer patients should be educated about preventive measures, personal protection, social distancing and isolation. Another possible impact of COVID-19 could be delays in initial evaluation, diagnosis and initiation of actual treatment which are independent risk factors for cancer related mortality. This is due to limited services provided at the health care facilities, lockdown effects, fear of being infectedand economic crisis

EMPIRICAL DISTANCE METRICS RELATIONSHIPS AND UNCERTAINTIES IN SEISMIC HAZARD ASSESSMENT

The seismic hazard of an area is determined based on the ground motion observed at that site. The intensity of the ground motion can be predicted using ground motion models (GMMs). GMMs typically use distance metrics such as the Joyner-Boore distance (RJB) and the Rupture distance (RRUP). However, apart from RJB and RRUP, probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) also utilizes point-source-based distances like the Epicentral distance (REPI) and the Hypocentral distance (RHYP). These distance metrics are used for point sources when the fault geometry is unknown or is ignored. We need to determine the relationship between the distance metrics to obtain an accurate seismic hazard of an area. In this study, we develop empirical relationships between RJB and various other distance metrics. This avoids computationally intensive tasks such as computing finite-fault-based distances for different fault geometries of a virtual rupture plane for each point source. The empirical equations provide the relation between RJB and the target distance metric (Rtarget) based on the magnitude of the earthquake and the dip angle of the fault. In addition, we also require the depth to the top of the rupture to calculate RHYP. We discuss the steps to include the variability due to the conversion of the distance metrics in the PSHA. We have compared the results of this study with other published studies for distance conversion. A simple PSHA study of a circular area of 100 km using Pezeshk et al. (2011) and Boore et al. (2014) as the GMMs determined an increase in hazard using the proposed empirical equations and their uncertainties. The equations developed in this study can be directly applied in PSHA and are independent of the GMMs used for seismic hazard calculations. The equations can also be used for different fault geometries with a range of dip angles varying from 10° to 90°, for magnitudes 5.0 to 8.0, and for distances up to 200 km. We have focused on the Central and Eastern US

Preventing Mass Shooting Through Cooperation of Mental Health Services, Campus Security, and Institutional Technology

After the frequent mass shootings in the United States, researchers and authorities are trying to figure out what are main reasons behind these incidents that are becoming more and more frequent. In this paper, three of the preventive methods will be discussed. They are – mental health services, campus security and institutional technology. Some research questions are prepared and interviews are taken to answer these questions.https://digitalcommons.wou.edu/maurice/1008/thumbnail.jp

Economic Implications of Racism in the United States

Racism in the United States has evolved with time, and has now taken a subtle and discreet, yet equally dangerous, form. Hiding under seemingly innocuous political agendas, media outlets, and criminal justice system, the current form of racism is not as easy to call out as it once used to be. Nonetheless, we as a society are targeting, discriminating, and denying equal opportunities to the African American community in a variety of ways. This is hurting not just those directly affected, but the U.S. economy as a whole. To identify and fight against the subtle forms of discrimination, therefore, is not just a moral obligation, but also an economically optimal decision

PREDICTING THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE GREAT LAKES WATER LEVELS USING A FULLY COUPLED 3D REGIONAL MODELING SYSTEM

The Great Lakes of North America are the largest surface freshwater system in the world and many ecosystems, industries, and coastal processes are sensitive to the changes in their water levels. The recent changes in the Great Lakes climate and water levels have particularly highlighted the importance of water level prediction. The water levels of the Great Lakes are primarily governed by the net basin supplies (NBS) of each lake which are the sum of over-lake precipitation and basin runoff minus lake evaporation. Recent studies have utilized Regional Climate Models (RCMs) with a fully coupled one-dimensional (1D) lake model to predict the future NBS, and the Coordinated Great Lakes Regulating and Routing Model (CGLRRM) has been used to predict the future water levels. However, multiple studies have emphasized the need for a three-dimensional (3D) lake model to accurately simulate the Great Lakes water budget. Therefore, in this study, we used the Great Lakes-Atmosphere Regional Model (GLARM) along with the Large Basin Runoff Model (LBRM) and CGLRRM to predict the changes in NBS and water levels by the mid- and late twenty-first century. GLARM is a 3D regional climate modeling system for the Great Lakes region that is fully coupled to a 3D hydrodynamic lake and ice model. This is the first study to use such an advanced model for water level prediction in the Great Lakes. We found that both annual over-lake precipitation and basin runoff are most likely to increase into the future. We also found that annual lake evaporation is most likely to decrease in Lake Superior but increase in all the other lakes. We posit that the decreases in evaporation are due to decreased wind speed over the lakes and decreased difference between saturated and actual specific humidity over the lakes. Our predicted changes in the three components of NBS would lead to mostly increased NBS and water levels in the future. The ensemble average of our predicted water level changes for Lake Superior, Michigan-Huron, and Erie are +0.14 m, +0.37 m, and +0.23 m by the mid-twenty-first century, respectively, and +0.47 m, +1.29 m, and +0.80 m by the late twenty-first century, respectively. However, due to the multiple sources of uncertainties associated with climate modeling and predictions, the water level predictions from this study should not be viewed as exact predictions. These predictions are unique to our model configuration and methodology. Other studies can easily predict different water level changes through the use of different models and methodologies. Therefore, more predictions from advanced modeling systems like GLARM are needed to generate a consensus on future water level changes in the Great Lakes

Soil factors affecting ponderosa pine growth

July 1965.Includes bibliographical references (pages 43-45).Covers not scanned.Print version deaccessioned 2021.Ponderosa pine, one of the most valuable species In the Montane zone of northern Colorado, needs to be studied as to its relationships with soil factors. This study, dealing with soil and growth relationships in ponderosa pine, is a basis for evolving methods which will eventually lead to site quality classification. Nineteen plots were selected in the study area. Three pine trees were measured and soils were described on each plot. Soil samples collected from each horizon were analyzed for partical size distribution in the laboratory. Soil and tree data were analyzed statistically in three steps. In the first step a correlation analysis was made using two dependent and five independent variables. Dependent variables were five-year growth index and total height index and independent variables consisted of various methods of expressing depth and texture factors. In the second step the dependent variable used was five-year growth index and independent variables consisted of new methods of expressing depth and texture factors. In the third step a multiple regression analysis was made using the best depth and the best texture factor selected from the first and second step and five-year growth index. Five-year growth index was a better measure of potential growth index than total height index. All methods of expressing depth of A horizon were significant. Methods of expressing depth to C were not significant. All methods of expressing texture as percentage were significant. Effective depth of A horizon and percent silt plus clay to the G horizon accounted for 36 percent of total variability in growth of Ponderosa pine

Preparedness of Community Hospital Against COVID-19

Government of Nepal (GoN) imposed a nationwide lockdown on 24th March, 2020 with an effort to limit the spread of novel corona virus which is responsible for corona virus disease (COVID-19). COVID-19 Nepal: Preparedness and Response Plan (NPRP) was implicated on April 2020 which stated Sukraraj Infectious and Tropical Disease Hospital (STIDH) in the capital, Kathmandu has been designated by the GoN as the primary hospital along with Patan Hospital and the Armed Police Forces Hospital in the Kathmandu Valley. The Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) had requested the 25 hub and satellite hospital networks across the country; designated for managing mass casualty events; to be ready with infection prevention and control measures, and critical care beds where available. Hospitals with less than 50 beds viz community-based municipality hospitals were left feeble against the surge of the pandemic. Waiting for the aid and support from government was the only option for some hospitals that lacked resources to combat this invisible culprit of global pandemic. However, Nepal Korea Friendship Municipality Hospital (NKFMH) located in Thimi, Bhaktapur determined itself to fight against this pandemic withlimited resources. This hospital not only serves the local community but also patients coming from all over Province 3 due to government insurance facilities provided by this hospital. With interaction and support from the Hospital Director, Mayor of the municipality, Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Bhaktapur Red Cross, Hospital board, Hospital Staffs, Medical Team, Adminstration, Interpid and locals in the community prompt preparedness action plan was formulated through various meeting at different levels and acted upon