Building features and site‐specific factors affecting buildability in Hong Kong

2007 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick T.I. Lam ◽  
Francis K.W. Wong ◽  
Franky W.H. Wong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Specific Factors

Site-Specific Factors Affecting Corn Response to Starter Fertilizer

jpa ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 664-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. G. Bundy ◽  
T. W. Andraski
Keyword(s):  
Site Specific ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Starter Fertilizer ◽  
Specific Factors

Unfilled Training Positions in Germany – Regional and Establishment-Specific Determinants

2019 ◽  
Vol 239 (4) ◽  
pp. 661-701 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Dummert ◽  
Ute Leber ◽  
Barbara Schwengler
Keyword(s):  
Related Factors ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
External Conditions ◽  
Western Germany ◽  
Enterprise Level ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Regional Factors ◽  
The One ◽  
Training Position ◽  
Quantitative Importance

AbstractThe current situation in the German apprenticeship market is characterized by two contradictory developments. On the one hand, establishments are experiencing increasing problems filling the training positions they offer, and the number of vacant training positions is climbing. On the other hand, the transition into training is still difficult for many young people, and the number of unsuccessful vocational training applicants is rising. Hence, matching supply with demand is becoming increasingly difficult in the German job market for training positions. Using the Linked Employer-Employee dataset (LIAB) from the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), our paper provides a closer examination of the phenomenon of unfilled training positions. It presents an overview of the evolution of vacant training positions in eastern and western Germany and attempts to explain the number of vacancies by investigating the factors responsible for the establishments’ inability to fill their training positions. We assume that training position vacancies are due not only to internal company reasons such as firm size or the wage offer for apprentices but also to external conditions such as general regional factors. Therefore, our analysis also considers the situation on the demand side of the labor market within a region. The results of our multilevel mixed-effects estimations show that in addition to characteristics on the enterprise level, regional determinants also affect the share of vacant apprenticeships. With respect to establishment-related factors, mainly characteristics that describe the attractiveness of the firm prove to be important. With regard to regional-specific factors, we find that the availability of school leavers in a region in addition to the level of regional-sectoral competition impacts the recruiting success of establishments. Our analysis also shows that there are remarkable differences between eastern and western Germany concerning both the quantitative importance of unfilled training positions and the factors affecting them.

The influence of roost closure on the roosting and foraging behaviour of Eptesicus fuscus (Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae)

1986 ◽  
Vol 64 (5) ◽  
pp. 1128-1133 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Mark Brigham ◽  
M. Brock Fenton
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Success ◽  
Direct Observation ◽  
Foraging Behaviour ◽  
Eptesicus Fuscus ◽  
Maximum Distance ◽  
Radio Tracking ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Big Brown Bats ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Foraging Flight

We used radio tracking and direct observation to determine the effect of roost closure on the roosting and foraging behaviour of big brown bats (Eptesicus fuscus) in maternity colonies near Ottawa. Individuals were site loyal, but after eviction they moved short distances to new roosts where they tended to produce fewer offspring. The time spent on the first foraging flight, the maximum distance travelled, and the use of feeding areas did not change with exclusion. The results suggest that bats roost to take advantage of site-specific factors that may increase reproductive success.

Lack of relationship between simulated fish population responses and their life history traits: inadequate models, incorrect analysis, or site-specific factors?

2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 886-902 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kenneth A Rose
Keyword(s):  
Life History ◽  
Life History Traits ◽  
Lake Trout ◽  
Fish Population ◽  
Population Models ◽  
Site Specific ◽  
Density Dependent ◽  
Population Responses ◽  
Adult Growth ◽  
Specific Factors

Relationships between fish population responses to changes in their vital rates and commonly available life history traits would be a powerful screening tool to guide management about species vulnerability, to focus future data collection on species and life stages of concern, and to aid in designing effective habitat enhancements. As an extension of previous analyses by others, I analyzed the responses to changes in fecundity and yearling survival of age-structured matrix and individual-based population models of 17 populations comprising 10 species. Simulations of the matrix models showed that the magnitude of population responses, but not the relative order of species sensitivity, depended on the state (sustainable or undergoing excessive removals) of the population. Matrix and individual-based models predicted population responses that appeared to be unrelated to their species-level life history traits when responses were plotted on a three-end-point life history surface. Density-dependent adult growth was added to the lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) matrix model, and simulations demonstrated the potential importance to predicted responses of density-dependent processes outside the usual spawner–recruit relationship. Four reasons for the lack of relationship between population responses and life history traits related to inadequate population models, incorrect analysis, inappropriate life history model, and important site-specific factors are discussed.

Temporal and regional variations in sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease in Japan, 2001–2010

2014 ◽  
Vol 143 (5) ◽  
pp. 1073-1078 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. NAKATANI ◽  
T. NISHIMURA ◽  
B. ZHOU ◽  
H. KANEDA ◽  
S. TERAMUKAI ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clustering Analysis ◽  
National Average ◽  
National Surveillance ◽  
Regional Variations ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Disease Clustering ◽  
Average Annual Incidence ◽  
Jakob Disease ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Age And Sex

SUMMARYThe objective of this study was to examine temporal and regional variations of sporadic Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (sCJD) in a retrospective study using Japanese national surveillance data from 2001 to 2010. We calculated the incidence of sCJD by age and sex, derived the standardized incidence in each of the 47 prefectures, and performed spatial disease clustering analysis. The average annual incidence of sCJD was 1·026 per million in men (637 patients) and 1·132 per million in women (733 patients), a significant sex difference after adjustment for age (P = 0·001). The ratios of familial CJD to sCJD apparently increased between 2001–2005 and 2006–2010, possibly as a result of the nationwide introduction of genetic testing after 2006. Based on the data of 2006–2010, certain geographical clusters of sCJD were identified. The incidence of sCJD was higher in several specific prefectures compared to the national average. Thus, sCJD appears to have regional variations, suggesting the existence of genetic or region-specific factors affecting the incidence of the disease.

Factors Affecting NPAs in Indian Banking Sector

Paradigm ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 181-193
Author(s):  
Nitya Garg
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Relative Weight ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Weight Analysis ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Relative Weight Analysis ◽  
Bank Specific Factors

Banking sector is the backbone of any economy, so it is necessary to focus on its performance which is largely affected by its non-performing assets (NPAs). In the year 2018–2019, NPA of scheduled banks was Rs 355,076 Crore which is 3.7% of net advances. The purpose of this study is to identify the determinants based on analysis from previous literatures, and majorly macroeconomic and bank specific factors which are affecting NPAs using the relative weight analysis and to frame a model to predict future NPAs using multiple regression model using SPSS. The study also attempts to focus on actions and remedies that banks should make to control future NPAs. Findings of the study will act as a scaffolding for financial analysts and policymakers to prevent the conversion of its performing assets into NPAs and also help in proper management of banks and also in the recovery of economy.

Specific factors affecting lead uptake by food from cooking water

1983 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 627-637 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria A. Smart ◽  
Marjorie Warrington ◽  
Dorothy Dellar ◽  
John C. Sherlock
Keyword(s):  
Lead Uptake ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Cooking Water

Factors affecting the acceptability of grammatical features of Hong Kong English

English Today ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 29-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shawnea Sum Pok Ting ◽  
Janice Wing Sze Wong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Local Features ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Local Variety ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Independent Varieties ◽  
Hong Kong English ◽  
The City

Although a large number of varieties of English in Asia have gained recognition as independent varieties, this has not been the case for Hong Kong English (HKE) (Jenkins, 2015: 162). The city has a low level of affiliation towards HKE (Jenkins, 2015: 167) and often laments its ever-falling standard of English (Leung, 2015). There exists a phenomenon of ‘linguistic schizophrenia’ – the community may recognise that a local variety of English exists and conform to its features in practice, but it still looks to native varieties as the norm and views local features as evidence of deteriorating language standards (Kachru, 1983: 118).

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