Practicable Ergonomics: The Challenge to Change

1983 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-74
Author(s):  
Klaus M. Blache
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Evolutionary Development ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Program Data ◽  
Ergonomic Program

A workable “systems approach” ergonomics program must be comprehensive, yet practicable in application. In order of the evolutionary development of Fisher Body's Manufacturing Ergonomic Program, data analysis, workplace analysis, recommended changes, training, reporting and evaluating progress and future planning are discussed. Emphasis throughout is put on practical implementation.

Why Zumba?

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Yeşer Eroglu
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Leisure Activity ◽  
Sports Management ◽  
Future Planning ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Coaching Education ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Consistency Rate

This study was conducted to determine the reasons behind the students’ preferring an activity that would teach them how to perform and teach Zumba effectively and safely as a leisure activity and to what extent the activity met their expectations. The Subjects:This qualitative research consisted of 22 face to face interviews with students of the Rumeli University Faculty of Sport Sciences, Coaching Education, Sports Management and Recreation departments. Materials and Method:The participants were selected with the convenience sampling method and consisted of 16 women and 6 men between the ages of 18-22 years. The Zumba event included 8 one hour Zumba classes given by a specialist in this area. The data was coded separately by two researchers and the consistency rate was found to be 75 percent. Descriptive and content analysis was used and transferred to NVIVO 10 software for data analysis. The themes of reasons for participating in and expectations of students from the Zumba classes that resulted from the interviews conducted prior to and following the event were collected and evaluated. Conclusions: As a result of the data analysis prior to the event, the desire to become a specialist, adding another dimension to their specialty, being ready to branch out, importance future planning, increased financial expectation and popularity of Zumbaemerged as the leading themes in choosing Zumba. The participant’s thoughts after the event were that their initial expectations were met and extra themes of health protection and entertainment were added as gains from the event.

scholarly journals Developing corporate social responsibility in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-42
Author(s):  
Nataliia Riabets
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Evolutionary Development ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
The Face ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

The paper presents the results of the study of the manifestations, trends of business social responsibility during the pandemic and gives the dominant directions of its practical implementation. The paper provides the results of the analysis of the evolutionary development of views and approaches to theoretical and conceptual understanding of corporate social responsibility. The impact of business social responsibility on the results of its activities and the quality of relationships with stakeholders is revealed. A study was also conducted on the transformation of directions and tools for the practical implementation of CSR initiatives before and during the spread of the pandemic. Potential directions for establishing a constructive conversation business structure with society, which will have a positive impact on the success and stability of the business, as well as on social development in the current environment have been identified. A study was carried out to evaluate the perception of the social responsibility by domestic business organizations and awareness of its trends, and the need for its implementation and advantages. A comparative analysis of the development of corporate social responsibility in the world and in Ukraine has been conducted. Trends and mechanisms that have a transformational impact on the formation and implementation of CSR in modern conditions of development are identified. The priority vectors of CSR programs of international business entities in the face of a pandemic are outlined. The necessity of developing a business process management model based on corporate and social responsibility tools has been formulated, taking into account the desire of business to conduct successful activities in a highly dynamic global environment.

scholarly journals Meningkatkan Penyesuaian Diri Siswa Terhadap Program Peminatan MIPA Melalui Bimbingan Klasikal Teknik Sosiodrama

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-41
Author(s):  
Ayu Lailatuz Zakiyyah ◽  
Muslikah Muslikah
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Experimental Research ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Program Data

The purpose of this research is to know empirically the effectiveness of classical sociodrama techniques to improve the adjustment of students ten class MIPA specialization program. The method of this research is experimental research, and use one group pretest-posttest design. Subjects were taken using simple random sampling technique with threety six students. The instrument that used in this research is the scale of adjustment to the MIPA specialization program. Data analysis using analysis describtive. The results showed that this study was effective. From the results of this research, It means that the classical guidance of sociodrama techniques is effective to improve the adjustment of students ten class MIPA specialization program.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Patronage Buying Motives Terhadap Prinsip Going Concern Pada UMKM

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Chalarce Totanan
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Product Quality ◽  
Production Facility ◽  
Going Concern ◽  
Active Data ◽  
Program Data ◽  
Production Facilities ◽  
Trade Office

This article aims to analyze the influence of patronage buying motives namely of company location, production facility, price, and product quality on going concern principle on UMKM of fried onion in Palu. Respondents in the study were owners or managers of UMKM fried onion industries in Palu, Population 52 based on data from the Industry and Trade Office, but only 40 were active. Data obtained through questionnaires and interviews, processed by SPSS program. Data analysis was done by multiple linear regression. The results, the location of the company and the price did not affect the going concern principle, on the contrary the production facilities and product quality had an effect on going concern principle. Keywords: Patronage Buying Motives, Going Concern, SMEs Onion Fried

Data analytics criteria of IoT enabled smart energy meters (SEMs) in smart cities

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 402-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiran Ahuja ◽  
Arun Khosla
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Routine Activities ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Research Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Improve Efficiency ◽  
Data Analytic

Purpose This paper aims to focus on data analytic tools and integrated data analyzing approaches used on smart energy meters (SEMs). Furthermore, while observing the diverse techniques and frameworks of data analysis of SEM, the authors propose a novel framework for SEM by using gamification approach for enhancing the involvement of consumers to conserve energy and improve efficiency. Design/methodology/approach A few research strategies have been accounted for analyzing the raw data, yet at the same time, a considerable measure of work should be done in making these commercially reasonable. Data analytic tools and integrated data analyzing approaches are used on SEMs. Furthermore, while observing the diverse techniques and frameworks of data analysis of SEM, the authors propose a novel framework for SEM by using gamification approach for enhancing the involvement of consumers to conserve energy and improve efficiency. Advantages of SEM’s are additionally discussed for inspiring consumers, utilities and their respective partners. Findings Consumers, utilities and researchers can also take benefit of the recommended framework by planning their routine activities and enjoying rewards offered by gamification approach. Through gamification, consumers’ commitment enhances, and it changes their less manageable conduct on an intentional premise. The practical implementation of such approaches showed the improved energy efficiency as a consequence.

scholarly journals Comparative analysis of serve and serve reception performance in pool B of European Men’s Volleyball Championship 2015

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raini Stamm ◽  
Meelis Stamm ◽  
Marko Vantsi ◽  
Aleksander Jairus
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Microsoft Excel ◽  
Program Data

The aim of the study was to analyse the successfulness of tactics of serve and serve reception of the national teams who participated in Pool B of European Men’s Volleyball Championship in 2015.The study included four national teams: Estonia, France, Croatia and Italy. A total of six games and 912 serves were analysed.Data were collected using the statistics program Data Volley 2007. The data were transferred to Microsoft Excel 2010, which was used for data analysis. Additional statistical analysis was performed using the program SPSS Statistics 21.For jump float serve, the most preferable service zone was zone 5. The serves from this zone were also the most dangerous. For power jump serve, the most preferable service zone was zone 1. From this zone the smallest number of faults were made at power jump serve, but also the smallest number of ace serves and serves after which the opponent could not use all attack combinations were performed.Substitute players who came game only to perform serves showed the same efficiency in jump float serve as starting players. Among the performers of power jump serves, the starting players could perform more ace serves, but there were also more serves after which the opponent could use all attack combinations. Thus, the serve efficiency was relatively similar for both types of players.Players using the power jump serve were more likely to earn a point with their first serve than the performers of jump float serve. The likeliness of earning a point with the second consecutive serve increased for players using the jump float serve, but remained the same for performers of power jump serve. At power jump serve, service faults occurred more often after timeout than in play, but good serves were hit equally after timeout and in play. At jump float serve, the number of faults was the same after timeout and in play, but good serves, both aces and serves after which was not possible to use all attack combinations, were more often hit after timeout.Underhand pass was used for receiving float serve almost twice more often than overhand pass, even though the accuracy of the latter was higher.

scholarly journals Methodological problems of reforming the agrarian sphere

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (91) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
V. Mahas ◽  
О. Нrymak ◽  
V. Chemerys
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Social Engineering ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Evolutionary Development ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Amount Of Knowledge ◽  
The Right

The article shows that market reforms in Ukraine are based on methodology inappropriate for these purposes. After all, it was this methodology that defined the logic of the construction and operation of the command-administrative system in the past. This is indicated by the fact that the theory and practice of reforms is based on the collectivist system of values of equality and justice, as well as by the directive nature of reforms, in which the pace, scale and forms of changes in the system of economic relations are defined centrally. The teleological vision of social order nature and the interpretation of them as the result of purposeful human activity are at the heart of this methodology. In this case reforms are carried out on the principles of “social engineering”. “Social engineering” cannot be called a scientific method, since it is practically impossible to formulate objective criteria for choosing goals or assessing ways to achieve them. That is, their effects and effectiveness cannot be predicted or substantiated theoretically. Within this approach only those who have an influence on the process of forming decisions, or who owns the right of their practical implementation, has a crucial role. The result of the teleological thinking dominance in the practice of Ukraine's market transformation is that trends and forms of economic development are determined by the ideas and knowledge of a narrow circle of politicians, officials and scholars. According to the theory of dispersed knowledge, market and competition of Friedrich von Hayek, no scholar or official, any collegial body from among them, in fact, is not able to acquire the required amount of knowledge that would allow to determine the optimal ways of development and solving of local and global economic problems. This is only possible if the space is released to realize the knowledge and initiative of millions of people. This requires a change in the paradigm of reforms from teleological to evolutionary. That is, the essence of the reforms is not to be limited to the definition of specific areas and forms of economic development, but to the creation of prerequisites for evolutionary development on the basis of the freedom to realize individual interest and competition. The article offers the main directions of implementation of an alternative evolutionary approach: restriction and decentralization of state power, ensuring freedom of entrepreneurship, demonopolization of the economy and reduction of the level ownership concentration. In particular, it is emphasized that for the development of rural areas, it is especially important to take effective preventive measures to avoid concentration of land tenure.

scholarly journals Exploring Ethnic Marginalisation and Indigene-Settler Problems in University Life in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
E. C. Igbafe
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Emotional Bonds ◽  
Cultural Life ◽  
University Life ◽  
Qualitative Data Analysis Software ◽  
University Lecturers

This study investigates ethnic marginalisation and indigene-settler problems at selected universities in Nigeria. Three universities and 12 participants were purposively selected for the study. Face-to-face, semistructured, and individual interviews were utilised to obtain information from the participants regarding their various universities. The data were uploaded on ATLAS.ti 8, qualitative data analysis software for proper management and grouping of transcribed data for further data analysis. Four themes emerged: (a) contextualising ethnic marginalisation and indigene-settler issues; (b) emotional bonds and determination to preserve ancestral land; (c) cultural bonds and determination to preserve traditional practices; and (d) effects of ethnic marginalisation and indigene-settler issues. Further interpretation of the themes revealed that attachment to cultural heritage such as landed properties, cultural life, and practices and economic and indigene dominance were factors driving ethnic marginalisation. The study further found that ethnic marginalisation and indigene-settler problems influenced the emotional and psychological wellbeing and functioning of university lecturers in the selected institutions. The findings also revealed that protests and problems among ethnic groups resulted from the activities of indigenes and settlers when placed in positions of authority (e.g., biased way of recruiting, removing, and promoting ethnic members). The study concludes that there is a need for an integration programme with a practical implementation strategy to ensure peaceful coexistence of ethnic groups within the universities.

scholarly journals Understanding the Nature of Accounts Using Comprehensive Tools to Understand Financial Statements

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Faccia ◽  
D. Mosco
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Evolutionary Development ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Accounting Practice ◽  
The Third ◽  
Blockchain Technology

Accounting is an integral part of the financial and economic activity of economic entities, regardless of the type of activity and industry in which the enterprise operates. This paper summarizes the arguments and counterarguments in the scientific discussion regarding the nature of accounts in accounting practice. The purpose of the study is to deepen the analysis of European financial accounting practices, in particular in the context of the use of methodological support for the classification of the nature of accounts. Particular emphasis is placed on the evolution of accounting practices: an analysis of the major evolutionary stages that have occurred in different historical periods in accordance with the social needs of society and the economic and financial consequences of such transformational changes. The systematization of literary sources on the subject made it possible to identify three key stages of the evolutionary development of accounting and the essential nature of accounts, in particular: 1) the prerequisites for the emergence of financial and accounting, confirmed by a written accounting record dated 1494; 2) implementation of business continuity accounting based on the use of adjusting records and in-depth study of the nature and nature of accounts; 3) substantiation of the practical implementation of the triple record based on the implementation of blockchain technology. Based on the theoretical studies, the author substantiates the need to use in accounting practice a three-dimensional method of accounting by economic entities, which will more accurately reflect the financial transactions carried out by the company and avoid possible economic mistakes. The study postulates the need to integrate the third book within the accounting system. Summarizing, the author substantiates the need to develop in the future convergent methods of balancing the dual accounting system and maintaining accounts with the third book. Keywords: financial and economic activity, financial reporting, accounting, double-entry, evolutionary development.

scholarly journals The labor market, employment and professions as an economic space for the formation of a new gender order

2020 ◽  
pp. 38-51
Author(s):  
Galina Sillaste
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Labor Market ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Social Practice ◽  
Evolutionary Development ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Economic Space ◽  
Social Time ◽  
And Gender

The article reveals the conceptual approaches of the methodological analysis of one of the poorly studied socio-political phenomena of globalization — a new gender order. The author offers the concept of its evolutionary development in modes of social time and integrative conceptual interaction with theories of structure and social order. The processes and forms of “substitution” of the norms of the old gender order with the new ones are analyzed on the example of the most mobile sphere of economic development: the labor market. It reveals its transformation into a three-segment economic space market: the labor market, the employment market and the market of professions as a structure with social norms, gender order and gender resources. The article analyzes dynamic gender processes and the introduction of new norms of gender order in the market of professions. The article continues a series of author’s publications that revealed the theory of the new gender order and its practical implementation in domestic social practice (see № 2 and № 3, 2019).

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