COVID-19 Diffusion Before Awareness: The Role of Football Match Attendance in Italy

2021 ◽  
pp. 152700252110677
Author(s):  
Vincenzo Alfano
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Professional Football ◽  
Anecdotal Evidence ◽  
Great Care ◽  
Football Match ◽  
The Impact

Anecdotal evidence suggests that football matches may have played a role in the spread of COVID-19 all over Europe. Nevertheless, from a scientific point of view, the impact of football matches on the spread of COVID-19 remains unclear. In this paper we study, via a quantitative analysis, the case of Italy, a country badly affected by COVID, and one where attending football matches is very popular. We consider the impact of matches played in January and February 2020 on the dynamic of the pandemic in March and April the same year. Our results, which consider all levels of Italian professional football, and the highest level of amateur football, show that matches played in January and February had an impact on the evolution of the pandemic in March and April. These results suggest that great care must be taken before considering re-opening stadia.

Peranan Whistleblowing Dalam Meningkatkan Integriti Anggota Polis Diraja Malaysia (Pdrm): Kajian Ke Atas Kontinjen Perak

Sains Insani ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-27
Author(s):  
Megat Ayop Megat Arifin ◽  
Abd. Halim Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
External Threats ◽  
Positive Practices ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Whitsleblowing is one of the positive practices in organizations that are able to raise the level of integrity among the members of an organization. However, the roles of whistleblowing also inevitably invites a response, especially among members of the organization itself. This is because such practices are viewed as one factor that may be detrimental to the organization in addition to revealing the reporter (whistleblower) to some external threats and intimidation of discrimination within the organization. This paper is an attempt to examine the relationship between perceptions of members of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) Contingent of Perak through the role of whistleblowing practices to increase the perception of the integrity of the members. Next, identify the purpose of the whistleblowing and its effect on the integrity of the members of the organization. This study used a descriptive quantitative analysis to identify patterns of relationship that exists between the perception of whistleblowing practices with perceptions of increased integrity based on three basic variables of demographic factors, response to whistleblowing and the impact of making the report. The results showed that members of the Perak’s police have a positive perception of whistleblowing practices which are seen to be done in improving the integrity of the members.Keywords: whistleblowing, perception, RMP members, culture, integrity, organization, influence. ABSTRAK: Whitsleblowing merupakan salah satu amalan positif dalam organisasi yang mampu untuk meningkatkan tahap integriti ahli-ahli dalam sesebuah organisasi. Namun begitu, amalan whistleblowing juga turut tidak dapat mengelak daripada mengundang pelbagai respon khususnya dalam kalangan ahli organisasi itu sendiri. Amalan sebegini turut dilihat sebagai salah satu faktor yang boleh memudaratkan organisasi di samping mendedahkan pelapor (whistleblower) kepada beberapa bentuk ancaman ugutan dari luar dan diskriminasi dalam organisasi. Kertas ini merupakan satu upaya untuk melihat perkaitan antara persepsi anggota Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM) Kontinjen Perak melalui peranan amalan whistleblowing terhadap persepsi peningkatan integriti anggota. Seterusnya, mengenalpasti maksud whistleblowing dan pengaruhnya terhadap tahap integriti anggota dalam organisasi. Kajian ini menggunakan analisis kuantitatif berbentuk deskriptif bagi mengenalpasti corak hubungan yang wujud antara persepsi terhadap amalan whistleblowing dengan persepsi terhadap peningkatan integriti berdasarkan tiga pembolehubah asas iaitu faktor demografi, tanggapan terhadap whistleblowing dan kesan daripada tindakan membuat laporan. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa anggota PDRM Perak mempunyai persepsi yang positif terhadap whistleblowing yang mana ianya dilihat perlu dilaksanakan dalam meningkatkan integriti anggota.Kata kunci: whistleblowing, persepsi, amalan, anggota PDRM, budaya, integriti, organisasi, pengaruh.  

scholarly journals COVID-19 Barometer: Social Opinion – What Do the Portuguese Think in This Time of COVID-19?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ana Rita Pedro ◽  
Ana Gama ◽  
Patrícia Soares ◽  
Marta Moniz ◽  
Pedro A. Laires ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Services ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Daily Lives ◽  
The People ◽  
Huge Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Continue Monitoring

The COVID-19 pandemic brought new challenges to the global community, reinforcing the role of public health in society. The main measures to combat it had (and still have) a huge impact on the daily lives of citizens. This investigation aimed to identify and monitor the population’s perceptions about how it faced this period and the impact on health, well-being, and daily life. In this study, we describe the main trends observed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of mental health status, confidence in the capacity of the health services to respond to the pandemic, and the use of health services by participants. The online survey collected responses from 171,947 individuals ≥16 years of age in Portugal, over a period of 15 weeks that started on 21 March 2020. Participants could fill the questionnaire once or weekly, which enabled us to analyse trends and variations in responses. Overall, 81% of the respondents reported having felt agitated, anxious, or sad during the COVID-19 pandemic; 19% did not experience these feelings. During the confinement period, the proportion of participants feeling agitated, anxious, or sad every day/almost every day ranged between 20 and 30%, but since the deconfinement this proportion decreased. Around 30% reported having more difficulty getting to sleep or to sleep all night; 28.4% felt more agitated; 25.5% felt sadder, discouraged, or cried more easily; and 24.7% felt unable to do everything they had to do, women more frequently than men. Overall, 65.8% of the participants reported feeling confident or very confident in the health services’ capacity to respond to the challenges associated with the pandemic, and this confidence increased over time. Concerning the people who needed a consultation, 35.6% had one in person and 20.8% had one remotely, but almost 44% did not have one due to cancellation by the service (27.2%) or their own decision not to go (16.3%). At this unusual time in which we find ourselves and based on our findings, it is essential to continue monitoring how the population is facing the different phases of the pandemic until it officially ends. Analysing the effects of the pandemic from the point of view of citizens allows for anticipating critical trends and can contribute to preventative action.

Party-Political and Socio-Economic Сonsequences of Elections to the German Bundestag

2021 ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
V.B. Belov
Keyword(s):  
Point Of View ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Social Democrats ◽  
The Social ◽  
Angela Merkel ◽  
The Face ◽  
German Bundestag ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Further Development

The article examines the results of the last Bundestag elections. They marked the end of the Angela Merkel era and reflected the continuation of difficult party-political and socio-economic processes in the informal leader of the European Union. The main attention of the research focuses on the peculiarities of the election campaign of the leading parties and of the search for ways of further development of Germany in the face of urgent economic and political challenges. These challenges include the impact of the coronavirus crisis, the impact of the energy and digital transition to a climate-neutral economy, and the complex international situation. Based on original sources, the author analyzes the causes of the SPD victory and the CDU/CSU bloc defeat, the results of the negotiations of the Social Democrats with the Greens and Liberals, the content of the coalition agreement from the point of view of the prospects for the development of domestic and foreign policy and the economy of Russia's main partner in the west of the Eurasian continent. The conclusion is made about the absence of breakthrough ideas, the consistent continuation of the course started by the previous government for a carbon-free economy and the strengthening of the role of Germany in Europe and the world. For this course, conflicts and problems in achieving the set goals will be immanent due to the compromising nature of the coalition agreements.

De digitale schandpaal

2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter L. M. Vasterman
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Level Playing Field ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Analysis ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Playing Field ◽  
Internet Users ◽  
The Impact

The Digital Pillory: The impact of the Internet on the development of scandals The Digital Pillory: The impact of the Internet on the development of scandals This article explores the consequences of the changing public arena for the way scandals develop. Scandals, defined as a process of public outrage over a (presumed) transgression of the dominant morality, used to be the domain of the professional mass media. The Internet seems to offer a more level playing field for actors who want to trigger a scandal by disclosing compromising information. But what exactly is the role of the Internet in the different stages of a scandal; which type of actors are dominant and how do media and these websites interact? A qualitative and quantitative analysis of four recent Dutch scandals shows that the Internet, more specifically semiprofessional weblogs can indeed play an important role in exposing, accusing and denouncing the culprit. But the professional media are still very important; when they refuse to adopt a disclosure by bloggers the scandal fails. The role of the Internet users is mainly reactive, but the scale of outrage on the Internet fuels the scandal process.

«Quanta» Language Consciousness and Problems in the Functioning of the Communicative Norms

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30
Author(s):  
Татьяна Черкашина ◽  
Tatiana Cherkashina ◽  
Н. Новикова ◽  
N. Novikova ◽  
О. Трубина ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Abilities ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Cultural Phenomenon ◽  
Globalizing World ◽  
The World ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

The article considers the conceptualization of the world from the point of view of its methodological paradigm assessment in the context of the globalizing world. A retrospective analysis of the relationship between language and human speech activity is given. The authors explain the role of language as a socio-cultural phenomenon in the formation of worldview systems that develop in the consciousness with the help of minimal units of human experience in their ideal meaningful representation in special concepts, which allows the individual to think within the boundaries of a certain linguistic picture of the world. Analyzes the problems of the functioning of communicative norms with regard to the hierarchy of the spiritual representations of the world. The article attempts to consider the impact of the “blurring” of the information boundaries of the globalizing world on the cognitive abilities of the individual in the nomination, qualification of the subject, phenomenon, process.

scholarly journals The effect of training on raising the efficiency of the school safety coordinator in public schools in Jeddah Governorate: أثر التدريب في رفع كفاءة منسق السلامة المدرسية في مدارس التعليم العام بمحافظة جدة

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdullah Gormallah Alzahrani
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Safety ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Evacuation Plan ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Training Efficiency

The research aimed to identify the extent of the impact of training on the performance efficiency of the school safety coordinator in public schools in Jeddah governorate, highlighting the role of training in raising the efficiency of the school safety and security coordinator in public schools in Jeddah, and aimed at identifying the knowledge gained while participating in training on training efficiency, Identify the level of competence of the safety and security coordinator in public schools in Jeddah and from the point of view of the study sample. The researcher used the descriptive analytical method, as he used the questionnaire as a study tool. The study population consisted of (243) school safety coordinators and (380) school headmasters, students counselors, teachers and safety and security coordinators in public schools in Jeddah Governorate. Among the most important results of the study: the majority of the sample members strongly agree with the terms of the returner from training, the most important of which is to increase the safety coordinator's familiarity with their job duties, the majority of the sample members strongly agree with the phrases of knowledge that I gained during participation in training, among which the most important of which have developed my knowledge and information. The Safety and security Coordinator at public schools in Jeddah undertakes training of students and school staff on training on the evacuation plan which prepared in advance. Among the most important recommendations: Increase and intensify specialized training courses in the field of security and safety, establishing an electronic platform for safety training and courses throughout the year, linking training points of the safety coordinator with some incentives for job promotions.

scholarly journals Transformation of innovation processes in Russia under the influence of trends in the world economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 133-143
Author(s):  
М.В. Мирославская
Keyword(s):  
Capital Investment ◽  
Effective Interaction ◽  
Import Substitution ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Commercial Development ◽  
Venture Capital Investment ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Innovation Processes

Статья посвящена вопросам трансформации инновационных процессов для обеспечения эффективного взаимодействия различных участников процесса коммерческого освоения инноваций, влияния и значимости импортозамещения на этот процесс. Инновационное импортозамещение, оказывающее заметное влияние на трансформацию инновационных процессов, требуют значительного финансового обеспечения. Для достижения поставленной цели в статье актуализируются анализа существующей конъюнктуру российского рынка, в том числе рынка венчурного финансирования и грантов, анализа трансформационных процессов, происходящих в экономике, в том числе усиление роли азиатских государств. Для решения поставленных задач данная статья разделена на три раздела и рассматривает три глобальных вопроса. Во-первых, рассмотрен вопрос уязвимости российской экономики и ее зависимость от иностранного импорта и технологий до введения санкций и венчурного инвестирования. Во-вторых, проанализирована политика импортозамещения и локализации и отказа от доллара и оценены ее достижения. В-третьих, рассмотрена и оценена роль азиатских государств в функционировании инновационных процессов с точки зрения вытеснения западного капитала и технологий. The article is devoted to the transformation of innovative processes to ensure effective interaction of various participants in the process of commercial development of innovations, the impact and significance of import substitution on this process. Innovative import substitution, which has a significant impact on the transformation of innovative processes, requires significant financial support. To achieve this goal, the article updates the analysis of the existing conjuncture of the Russian market, including the market for venture financing and grants, analysis of the transformation processes taking place in the economy, including the strengthening of the role of Asian states. To solve the set tasks, this article is divided into three sections and considers three global issues. First, the issue of the vulnerability of the Russian economy and its dependence on foreign imports and technologies before the imposition of sanctions and venture capital investment is considered. Secondly, the policy of import substitution and localization and abandonment of the dollar is analyzed and its achievements are assessed. Third, the role of Asian states in the functioning of innovation processes from the point of view of crowding out Western capital and technology is considered and evaluated.

scholarly journals The implementation of policies and the impact of handling Covid-19 originating from the World Health Organization's Point of View

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Pham Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Policy Implementation ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
World Health ◽  
Government Decision ◽  
The World ◽  
Response Measures ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Economic And Social Impacts

The purpose of this article is to describe the capacity and role of WHO in dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and to discuss in-depth articles at the stages of policy implementation that specifically discuss the WHO protocol that is applied in dealing with the spread of Covid-19. The implementation of the policy to handle the spread of COVID-19 considers various aspects not only health but also the economic and social impacts resulting from government decision making. In addition, response measures are implemented through the Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling task which is part of the formation of structures, structure is one of the aspects that are considered in Edward III's implementation theory besides communication, resources and disposition because the presence of a structure helps implement policies has a significant effect. on policy implementation. The support of all elements of the government, the private sector in compliance with government and WHO instructions, especially regarding social distancing and physical distancing, will have a big impact in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

scholarly journals Prescribing Drugs not in Accordance with the Official Instructions for Medical Use (Off-label), Clinical Guidelines, Standards of Medical Care and Legal Regulation in the Russian Federation. Part 2

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 286-293
Author(s):  
A. R. Navasardyan ◽  
S. Yu. Martsevich ◽  
P. G. Gabay
Keyword(s):  
Medical Care ◽  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Alternative Therapy ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Off Label ◽  
Guidelines And Standards ◽  
The Impact

Prescribing drugs not in accordance with the official instructions for medical use (off-label) has medical and legal aspects. From a medical point of view, such an appointment can be dictated by clinical urgency, when there is no alternative therapy, and on the other hand, doctors often prescribe off-label drugs unknowingly, and also when there is another drug with registered indications. The article analyzes the regulations governing such appointments. The article describes possible inconsistencies between clinical guidelines and standards of medical care in this matter, the role of the medical commission, the impact on the quality and safety of medical care, as well as the types of legal liability of a medical worker that may arise when a drug is prescribed not according to instructions.

THE ROLE OF NATIONAL CONTEXT IN ENSURING NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (5) ◽  
pp. 26-38
Author(s):  
E. V. VOLKOV ◽  
◽  
A. V. EMELIANOVA ◽  
A. M. KARYAKIN ◽  
A. V. YUNIKOVA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
National Security ◽  
Safety Culture ◽  
Mutual Influence ◽  
Nuclear Safety ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Nuclear Industry ◽  
National Context ◽  
The Impact

The article examines various aspects of the impact of national context, from the point of view of the national security of the nuclear industry, the role of the organizational structure. The interrelation and mutual influence of the national traits of the Russian character on ensuring security – leadership, the ability to learn and develop, and the climate in the team-is revealed.

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