Women Decision-Making and Responsibility-Taking of Criminal Lifestyle: The Israeli Case

2022 ◽  
pp. 009385482110669
Author(s):  
Irit Adamchuk ◽  
Judith Abulafia
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Life Story ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Process Selection ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
History Of ◽  
Women In Prison ◽  
Gender Specific ◽  
Selection Of

This study aims to investigate patterns of decision-making and responsibility-taking as opposed to the compulsion process selection of a criminal lifestyle among women in prison. A life story approach and semi-structured interviews sampling 30 Israeli women in prison during their first imprisonment were used. Using a mixed-method, results revealed that most of the participants claimed full or partial self-responsibility for having engaged in a criminal lifestyle or for the offense of which they had been convicted. This figure was consistent when the participants were divided by age of first offense or a history of abuse. The results support the need for an integrated approach explaining women’s criminal paths, including gender-specific as well as gender-neutral factors. The conclusion is that responsibility-taking for a criminal act should be one of the factors in intervention programs for women with delinquent behavior, regardless of whether there is a history of victimization or not.

Comparing Digital vs Paper Decision Aids about the Use of Antipsychotic Medication: Client, Clinician, Caregiver and Administrator Perspectives

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Yaara Zisman-Ilani ◽  
Ksenia O Gorbenko ◽  
David Shern ◽  
Glyn Elwyn
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Aids ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Psychiatric Medication ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medical Decisions ◽  
Digital Devices ◽  
Stakeholder Groups ◽  
Digital Format ◽  
History Of

Objective: Decision Aids (DAs) help patients participate in medical decisions. DAs can be in paper or digital format, but little is known about the readiness of people with psychosis to use digital technologies for decision-making in psychiatry. We evaluated attitudes and readiness for digital DAs among four stakeholder groups: people with psychosis, clinicians, caregivers, and administrators.Methods: Semi-structured interviews included 19 respondents: six people with a history of psychosis (clients), six clinicians, five caregivers, and two administrators. We recorded, transcribed, and coded interviews for themes using a qualitative inductive analytic process.Results: Our analysis revealed three key themes addressing readiness for involvement in an interactive digital decision-making: (1) preferences for paper DAs; (2) disadvantages of digital DAs (lack of computer skills, lack of access to digital devices, compounded by clients’ age and socioeconomic status); (3) advantages of digital DAs (accessibility to illiterate people or those with disabilities, decrease in cognitive burden).Conclusions: Our study suggests that the introduction of digital DAs into psychiatric medication consultations could be potentially well received. Appropriate training and access to digital devices may facilitate the adoption of digital DAs in mental health care. 

scholarly journals Integrated and Customer-Oriented Material and Process Selection by Sensory Multi-Criteria Decision-Making

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1175-1184
Author(s):  
Jan-Henrik Schneberger ◽  
Jerome Kaspar ◽  
Michael Vielhaber
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Early Phase ◽  
Lightweight Design ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Concept Generation ◽  
Process Selection ◽  
Requirements Acquisition

AbstractToday, product success more than ever depends on the satisfaction of consumer needs. Besides, manufacturers need to shorten development cycles and accelerate product release in order to stay competitive. This is achieved by applying customer-oriented methods allowing for fast and reliable acting. During the early phase of product development, requirements acquisition is crucial for later success of products, since specifications are most influenceable at this point. Referring to the decisive concept generation phase, material and production definition is difficult due to the highly complex interrelations between material properties, production process capabilities, and resulting product characteristics. Especially in the context of lightweight design, concurrent material and processing technology selection must be considered due to its various possible interfaces.Thus, this contribution outlines an integrated approach towards an enhanced material and process related, customer-oriented requirements acquisition during the early phase upstream of product detailing. Here, conventional multi-criteria decision-making and tactile recognition are employed in an agile transformation model.

scholarly journals Scar Resurfacing

2020 ◽  
pp. 311-316
Author(s):  
Fiona M. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Healing Process ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Skin Surface ◽  
History Of ◽  
Secondary Healing ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Selection Of

AbstractScar resurfacing is focused on the improvement in the quality of a scar by disruption of the skin surface and reducing the bulk of the scar by control of the secondary healing process. The prerequisite is knowledge of the wound healing and scarring process such that the intervention can be designed to reduce the risk of increasing the scarring.The clinical examination and assessment of the scar will guide the selection of the technique addressing the specific aspects of the scar, such as the pigment restoration and volume reduction, with the aim of blending the scar with the surrounding uninjured skin.Understanding the natural history of the scar, the impact it has on the patient, and the techniques available for improvement provides the clinical decision-making matrix to drive an improved scar outcome. Resurfacing is one opportunity for scar modulation which needs to be taken into context relative to the range of conservative and surgical therapeutic opportunities explored within the chapters of the book.

scholarly journals Selection of the most suitable non-conventional machining processes for ceramics machining by using MCDMs

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Petkovic ◽  
M. Madic ◽  
G. Radenkovic
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Machining Process ◽  
Multi Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Process Selection ◽  
Machining Processes ◽  
Conventional Machining ◽  
Selection Of

Selection of the most suitable non-conventional machining process (NCMP) for a ceramics machining represents a multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) problem. This paper describes the application of relatively novel MCDM methods for selecting the most suitable NCMP for the ceramics machining. By applying WASPAS and COPRAS methods, ten NCMPs (alternatives) were ranked based on the ten criteria. Comparison of obtained ranking performances with other MCDM methods used by previous researchers was carried out in order to demonstrate WASPAS and COPRAS applicability and capability for non-conventional machining process selection.

scholarly journals “To Respond or not to Respond, that is the Question”: The Decision-Making Process of Providing Social Support to Distressed Posters on Facebook

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 205630511875929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamara F. Chang ◽  
Janis Whitlock ◽  
Natalya N. Bazarova
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Peer Networks ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Relationship Closeness ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Relational Closeness ◽  
History Of

The aim of this study is to understand whether, why, and under what conditions young adults respond to distressed posts on social networking sites (SNSs). Semi-structured interviews with 27 participants revealed a wide range of salient factors that influenced participants’ likelihood of responding to distressed posts. By identifying the factors and mapping the conditions under which they are operational, we posit a conceptual framework useful in understanding key features of the decision-making process participants use to decide whether and how to respond to distressed SNS posts. Results suggest that relationship closeness is the first and most significant determinant of likelihood to respond. When relational closeness was high, the responses were likely to be direct and immediate. In the absence of relational closeness between respondent and poster, likelihood of responding depended on (1) perceived acuity and seriousness of content, (2) consistency in posting patterns, (3) perceived capacity to provide efficacious support, (4) history of reciprocity, (5) perceived resonance with poster or posted content, (6) perceived motivations of the poster, and (7) perceptions of other viewers. The findings have implications for understanding social support interactions and bystander interventions in peer networks on SNSs.

scholarly journals Development of a Novel Integrated CCSD-ITARA-MARCOS Decision-Making Approach for Stackers Selection in a Logistics System

Mathematics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 1672 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alptekin Ulutaş ◽  
Darjan Karabasevic ◽  
Gabrijela Popovic ◽  
Dragisa Stanujkic ◽  
Phong Thanh Nguyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Optimal Choice ◽  
Illustrative Case ◽  
Logistics System ◽  
Illustrative Case Study ◽  
Logistics Activity ◽  
Selection Of

The main goal of this paper is to propose a Multiple-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) approach that will facilitate decision-making in the field of logistics—i.e., in the selection of the optimal equipment for performing a logistics activity. For defining the objective weights of the criteria, the correlation coefficient and the standard deviation (CCSD method) are applied. Furthermore, for determining the semi-objective weights of the considered criteria, the indifference threshold-based attribute ratio analysis method (ITARA) is used. In this way, by combining these two methods, the weights of the criteria are determined with a higher degree of reliability. For the final ranking of the alternatives, the measurement of alternatives and ranking according to the compromise solution method (MARCOS) is utilized. For demonstrating the applicability of the proposed approach, an illustrative case study pointing to the selection of the best manual stacker for a small warehouse is performed. The final results are compared with the ones obtained using the other proved MCDM methods that confirmed the reliability and stability of the proposed approach. The proposed integrated approach shows itself as a suitable technique for applying in the process of logistics equipment selection, because it defines the most influential criteria and the optimal choice with regard to all of them in a relatively easy and comprehensive way. Additionally, conceiving the determination of the criteria with the combination of objective and semi-objective methods enables defining the objective weights concerning the attitudes of the involved decision-makers, which finally leads to more reliable results.

scholarly journals The challenge of return to work in workers with cancer: employer priorities despite variation in social policies related to work and health

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 188-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelique de Rijk ◽  
Ziv Amir ◽  
Miri Cohen ◽  
Tomislav Furlan ◽  
Lode Godderis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Non Profit ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hr Managers ◽  
History Of Cancer

Abstract Purpose This study explored employer’s perspectives on (1) their experience of good practice related to workers diagnosed with cancer and their return to work (RTW), and (2) their perceived needs necessary to achieve good practice as reported by employers from nine separate countries. Methods Twenty-five semi-structured interviews were held in eight European countries and Israel with two to three employers typically including HR managers or line managers from both profit and non-profit organisations of different sizes and sectors. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. A grounded theory/thematic analysis approach was completed. Results Employers’ experience with RTW assistance for workers with cancer appears to be a dynamic process. Results indicate that good practice includes six phases: (1) reacting to disclosure, (2) collecting information, (3) decision-making related to initial actions, (4) remaining in touch, (5) decision-making on RTW, and (6) follow-up. The exact details of the process are shaped by country, employer type, and worker characteristics; however, there was consistency related to the need for (1) structured procedures, (2) collaboration, (3) communication skills training, (4) information on cancer, and (5) financial resources for realizing RTW support measures. Conclusions Notwithstanding variations at country, employer, and worker levels, the employers from all nine countries reported that good practice regarding RTW assistance in workers with a history of cancer consists of the six phases above. Employers indicate that they would benefit from shared collaboration and resources that support good practice for this human resource matter. Implications for cancer survivors Further research and development based on the six phases of employer support as a framework for a tool or strategy to support workers with a history of cancer across countries and organisations is warranted.

scholarly journals Selection of Contractor: a Flexible Performance-Based Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.21) ◽  
pp. 338
Author(s):  
Nurshikin Mohamad Shukery ◽  
Roslan Amirudin ◽  
Nafisah Abdul Rahiman ◽  
Hamizah Liyana Tajul Ariffin ◽  
Syamsul Hendra Mahmud
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Selection Procedure ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Selection System ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Contractor Selection ◽  
Selection Of

Contractors are the main players in construction industry. Appropriate selection of contractor is crucial in determining the future performance of a project in any case. Sometimes this selection procedure is performed without proper consideration and deliberate methodology that it merits, thus bringing negative outcomes. This paper proposes a performance-based contractor selection approach that will empower the utilization of expert’s experience and data. A flexible performance-based contractor selection system is proposed to bolster this decision-making process. To characterize and design the system, semi structured interviews and questionnaire surveys were led within public sector concentrating on the way that the selection process is carried out in practice and the evaluation connected with it. A prototype of a Flexible Performance-Based Contractor Selection System (FPCSS) was developed by using Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) method. The system is validated by construction industry professionals in public sector. As a conclusion, the FPCSS is a significant tool for contractor selection, by helping organizations to select a competent contractor and decrease the subjectivity of the decision-making process. The advantage as gave by the system favours a reliable indicator to predict performance of construction project by selecting a contractor based on his best performan 

scholarly journals An integrated, multi-criteria approach based on environmental, economic, social, and competency criteria for supplier selection

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
rahmi baki
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Economic ◽  
Supplier Selection ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Process Selection ◽  
Automotive Company ◽  
Environmental Criteria ◽  
Management Commitment ◽  
On Time Delivery ◽  
Study Offer ◽  
Selection Of

Supplier selection (SS), which is a critical stage of supply chain management (SCM), is no longer evaluated solely from the perspective of traditional criteria, due to increasing environmental problems and ethical concerns. In this study, a multidimensional approach including environmental, economic, social, and competency concepts was proposed to evaluate SS, and an integrated approach based on Best Worst Method (BWM) and fuzzy TODIM (an acronym in Portuguese of Interactive and Multi-criteria Decision Making) techniques was developed. In the developed approach, BWM was used to first obtain the importance level of the criteria and then to rank the suppliers with fuzzy TODIM. The proposed approach was tested on an automotive company in Turkey. The outcomes of the analysis revealed that the most important main criteria for SS are economic (0.377) and environmental criteria (0.290). In addition, the sub-criteria with the highest criteria weight were listed as product cost (0.120), on-time delivery (0.112), quality control (0.094), logistics costs (0.069), management commitment (0.054), and flexibility (0.054). The results of this study offer theoretical and practical outputs to companies that want to improve their SS process, selection of suppliers, and contributions of the researchers working on the topic.

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