Intergroup contact and willingness for renewed cohabitation in Cyprus: Exploring the mediating and moderating mechanisms

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 578-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deniz Yucel ◽  
Charis Psaltis
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Direct And Indirect Effects ◽  
Divided Societies ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
Turkish Cypriot ◽  
Greek Cypriots ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Effect Of Age

One of the major challenges in divided societies is finding ways to overcome geographical partition by increasing readiness for cohabitation in mixed areas. Cyprus has faced a protracted situation of division (between Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots) for the last 44 years. In this paper, we explore the role of intergroup contact (both quantity and quality of contact) in enhancing the willingness of members of these two communities to reestablish cohabitation, using representative survey samples from both communities. We hypothesize that such an effect is mediated by a decrease in the levels of prejudice between the two communities and an increase in the levels of trust. In addition, we hypothesize that the direct effect of intergroup contact and the indirect effect of intergroup contact through trust and prejudice are both moderated by age. To explore these hypotheses, we collected data from a representative sample of 502 Greek Cypriots and 504 Turkish Cypriots. The hypotheses are tested among the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot samples separately. In both samples, the results show that the positive effect of intergroup contact on willingness for renewed cohabitation is mediated by both trust and prejudice. There is also some support for the moderating effect of age for both the direct and indirect effects of intergroup contact.

Reducing Turkish Cypriot children’s prejudice toward Greek Cypriots: Vicarious and extended intergroup contact through storytelling

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 178-192 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shenel Husnu ◽  
Biran Mertan ◽  
Onay Cicek
Keyword(s):  
Intergroup Contact ◽  
Prejudice Reduction ◽  
Indirect Contact ◽  
Conflict Zones ◽  
Intractable Conflict ◽  
Intended Behavior ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
Extended Contact ◽  
Turkish Cypriot ◽  
Greek Cypriots

Two studies investigated the effectiveness of intergroup contact in Turkish Cypriot children with the aim of improving attitudes, intentions, and trust toward Greek Cypriots. In the first study, we found that positive contact and positive family storytelling were associated with more positive outgroup attitudes and intended outgroup behavior in a group of 6- to 12-year-old Turkish Cypriots. We followed this up in Study 2 by using a vicarious intergroup contact intervention technique. Turkish Cypriot children aged 6–11 years took part in a 3-week intervention involving reading stories of solidarity between Turkish and Greek Cypriot children. Results showed that the intervention worked to improve outgroup attitudes, intended behavior, and outgroup trust. These findings suggest that indirect contact techniques such as extended contact and vicarious intergroup contact can be used as prejudice-reduction tools in intractable conflict zones, most in need of such interventions.

scholarly journals Therapeutic effects of lignans in women in perimenopausal and postmenopausal periods (review of literature)

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-34
Author(s):  
Lyudmila A. Ozolinya ◽  
Valentina V. Litvinova
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Female Population ◽  
Perimenopausal Women ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Low Incidence ◽  
Positive Effect

Today, there is a tendency towards an increase of the number of the female population that has crossed the line of menopause, which makes it more urgent to improve the quality of life of women and to develop safe methods for the prevention and treatment of climacteric syndrome (CS), which is an integral medical, social and economic problems. In view of the presence of contraindications for use and defined risks of complications with the use of hormone menopausal therapy (HRT), it is necessary to develop alternative methods for the prevention and treatment of perimenopausal symptoms. This literary review of domestic and foreign sources demonstrates information about the role of the plant lignan 7-hydroxymatairezinol (7-HMR) in maintaining the physical and psychoemotional health of women in the period of peri- and postmenopause. As a result of the analysis of the therapeutic effects of the 7-HMR molecule, the ability to relieve the main symptoms of CS (neurovegetative presentations and emotional disorders), to improve the general state of health and metabolic profile of perimenopausal women was revealed. High safety and low incidence of side effects were noted, as well as a positive effect on the dynamics of body weight. The presence of a stable anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity 7-HMR makes it possible to recommend this lignan to women in the climacteric period as an effective drug for the prevention of the formation of immune deficiency, which contributes to the development of oncological and autoimmune diseases. The proven antitumor activity confirms the promise of using the 7-HMR for the implementation of oncopreventive measures in women of peri- and postmenopausal age.

scholarly journals The Role of Quality of Work Life in Organizational Commitment in Islamic Banks

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 515
Author(s):  
Mahmoud Ali Alrousan ◽  
Shireen Mahmoud AlAli
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Practical Aspect ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Statistical Program ◽  
Positive Effect

The study aims to identify the correlation and impact relationship between the quality of work life and the organizational commitment, and to show the strength of this relationship and its impact, and then provide a theoretical framework for the study variables. The practical aspect was distributed over a sample consisting of (77) persons working in Islamic banks. After the collection and processing of data using the statistical program (spss), the results showed a positive relationship between the variables of the study as well as the existence of a positive effect and accordingly, a number of recommendations were made.

Response of green gram to potassium and zinc application

1984 ◽  
Vol 102 (1) ◽  
pp. 253-255
Author(s):  
B. Singh ◽  
B. S. Badhoria
Keyword(s):  
Green Gram ◽  
Cereal Crops ◽  
Zinc Treatment ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Growth Attributes ◽  
Grain Yield And Quality ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Zinc Application

Green gram is one of the most important kharif pulse crops of India. It is of short duration, can fit well in crop rotation and, therefore, can be grown throughout the year. Information has been accumulating concerning the role of potassium and zinc in cereal crops but very little information is available regarding the nutrition of potassium and its interaction with zinc on the yield and quality of pulses. However, Malewar, Budhewar & Jadhav (1980) and Ghildiyal, Saini & Sirohi (1975) have reported significant positive effect of zinc treatment on growth attributes in green gram. The present investigations were, therefore, planned to study individual and interaction effects of potassium and zinc on growth, dry-matter and grain yield and quality of green gram.

scholarly journals FAKTOR-FAKTOR YANG MEMPENGARUHI KUALITAS LAPORAN KEUANGAN PEMERINTAH DAERAH KOTA SEMARANG

KINERJA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 179
Author(s):  
Lilis Setyowati ◽  
Wikan Isthika ◽  
Ririh Dian Pratiwi
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Internal Audit ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Financial Statement ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Role Of It ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractThe purpose of this study is analyze the factors influence the quality of financial statement .This study uses primary data obtained from questionnaires to accounting of SKPD Semarang. The method used in this research is multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicate that (1) the variable role of information technology did not significantly affect the quality of financial statements, (2) the competence of human resources significant positive effect on the quality of financial statements, (3) the role of internal audit significant positive effect on the quality of financial statements.Keywords: role of IT, competence of human resources, role of internal audit, and quality of financial statement

scholarly journals The contribution of tourism to the Croatian Economy

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neven Ivandić ◽  
Ivan Šutalo
Keyword(s):  
Gross Domestic Product ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Tourist Industry ◽  
Methodological Framework ◽  
Input Output ◽  
Multiplicative Effects ◽  
Positive Effect

In order to understand the contribution of tourism to the economy and the effects of possible structural changes during the tourism boom that Croatia is currently facing, the article focuses on the place and role of tourism in the Croatian economy and its impact on the output of the most relevant industries. The aim of the paper is to estimate the contribution of tourism to the gross domestic product of Croatia and to measure the multiplicative effects of tourism consumption on the different industries of the economy during a nine year period, based on a specific methodological framework, which integrates tourism satellite and input-output models in three different years. The analysis has provided an approximation of the total tourist industry contribution to the national economy, ranging from 14.2 to 16.3 percent of the gross value added of the whole of the economy. It concludes that tourism consumption has a positive effect on both tourism and non-tourism products and activities. Improvement of the quality of the research within the input-output framework requires the process of the fractionalization of input-output tables but also a more precise extraction of activities characteristic of tourism than there has previously been.

scholarly journals Demographic Factors and Employee Performance: The Mediating Effect of Employee Empowerment

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Arief Tukiman Hendrawijaya
Keyword(s):  
Sex Education ◽  
Employee Performance ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Employee Empowerment ◽  
Direct And Indirect Effects ◽  
Demographic Indicators ◽  
Gender Education ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Effect Of Age

<p>This study analyzes the influence of age, gender, education, years of service, and number of family dependents on employee empowerment both directly and indirectly through employee performance. The sample was taken from 14 cigar companies in Jember Regency, East java, Indonesia, of which each company is represented by ten samples (respondents) who are randomly selected. The samples consist of 140 people. The study uses path analysis to determine the direct and indirect effects of the variables. The results showed that age, sex, education, years of service, and number of family dependents have a significant positive effect on employee performance and on employee empowerment. Employee performance mediates the effect of age, sex, education, years of service, and number of family dependents on employee empowerment.</p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> Demographic Indicators, Performance, Employee Empowerment.</p><p><em>Penelitian ini menganalisis pengaruh usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga terhadap</em><em> pemberdayaan karyawan baik secara langsung maupun tidak langsung melalui kinerja karyawan. Sampel diambil dari 14 perusahaan cerutu di Kabupaten Jember, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, yang masing-masing perusahaan diwakili oleh sepuluh responden yang dipilih secara acak. Sampel terdiri atas</em><em> 140 orang. Penelitian ini menggunakan analisis jalur untuk menentukan efek langsung dan tidak langsung dari variabel-variabel penelitian</em><em>. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga memiliki pengaruh positif signifikan terhadap kinerja karyawan dan pemberdayaan karyawan. Kinerja karyawan memediasi pengaruh usia, jenis kelamin, pendidikan, masa kerja, dan jumlah tanggungan keluarga pada pemberdayaan karyawan.</em></p><p><strong><em>Kata kunci</em></strong><em>: Indikator Demografis, Kinerja, Pemberdayaan Karyawan.</em></p><p><em><br /></em></p>

Role of Knowledge Management in Ensuring Quality of Higher Education in Al-Quds University from the Academic Staff's Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (47) ◽  
pp. 1-30
Author(s):  
Bushra Izzat Albadawi ◽  
Mohammad Omran Salha
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Academic Rank ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Positive Effect

The concept of knowledge management has acquired significance recently for its relevance to the concept of total information management. This study aimed to investigate the role of knowledge management in ensuring quality of higher education in Al-Quds University from the viewpoint of academics. To achieve this objective, the descriptive, analytical method was followed. (150) academics were randomly selected for the study from Al-Quds University during 2019/2020. A questionnaire was developed based on previous studies; and after checking its reliability and validity, it was used to collect data. The data was analyzed by using SPSS to conduct statistical procedures, including T-test and ANOVA. Major findings revealed that there was a positive role for Operations management knowledge in quality assurance, and the academics' assessment regarding knowledge management and quality assurance practice was medium. The independent variables (knowledge creation, knowledge sharing, application and generation of knowledge) combined had a positive effect on the dependent variable (achieving quality of higher education at Al-Quds University). It was also found that there was a positive effect for the knowledge sharing variable. In other words, the higher the level of knowledge management is, the greater the achievement of the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University is. The independent variables (gender, academic rank, college) had an impact on the dependent variable (achieving the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University). It was found that there was a positive effect for the academic rank variable, and a negative effect for the college variable, which means that the higher the academic rank is, moving towards science colleges, the more the quality of higher education at Al-Quds University will be, which means knowledge management helps in achieving the quality of higher education. The study recommended the need to raise the efficiency of knowledge management processes at Al-Quds University because of its role in achieving higher education quality. keywords: management knowledge, quality of higher education, Al-Quds university.

The Role of the Press in the From Turk to Turk Campaign in Cyprus Under British Rule

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-96
Author(s):  
Emin Akkor
Keyword(s):  
National Identity ◽  
British Rule ◽  
Greek Cypriot ◽  
The Press ◽  
Turkish Cypriot ◽  
Business Relations

Abstract Turkish Cypriot newspapers played an important role in the construction of Turkish national identity during the From Turk to Turk Campaign in Cyprus in the late 1950s. The campaign involved the establishment of Turkish municipalities that were separate from the Greek Cypriot ones and the change of village names into Turkish and aimed at conducting all trade and other business relations exclusively between Turks in order for them to develop economically. This article examines the role of the newspapers that were published in Cyprus in 1958 and 1959, which is the period during which the From Turk to Turk Campaign was active.

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