scholarly journals Versenyképesség és foglalkoztatás az autóiparban = Competitiveness and employment in the automotive industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Ilona Cserháti ◽  
Tibor Keresztély ◽  
Tibor Takács
Keyword(s):  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Domestic Demand ◽  
National Average ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
On Demand ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

A járműgyártás adja a magyar ipari export egyharmadát, ezért fontos elemezni a COVID-19 terjedése miatt kialakuló keresleti-kínálati sokk szektorhatásait. Egyrészt kizsgáljuk, hogy a globális piacok összeomlása milyen termelési, foglakoztatási hatásokat indukált a szektorban, másrészt az új autók eladási statisztikái alapján nyomon követjük a belföldi kereslet rövid távú reagálását is. Elemezzük a vírussal kapcsolatban meghozott távolságtartási intézkedések hatására felvetődő kérdést: vajon lehetséges-e, hogy még ebben a helyhez kötöttnek tartott szektorban is van helye a rugalmas munkavégzésnek. Becslést készítünk a nemzetgazdasági szintű, valamint a járműgyártásra vonatkozó potenciális távmunka arányra. A modellszámítások alapján a járműgyártásban a munkahelyek 21,7%-a lenne elvégezhető távolról, rugalmas módon, ami elég magas, bár a becsült nemzetgazdasági átlag, a 28,7% alatt van. Since the one third of the Hungarian export comes from the automotive industry, it is important to analyze the impact of COVID-19 crisis on demand and supply in this industry. The paper gives a comprehensive picture of production and employment changes and tries to follow up the respond of domestic demand to the crisis relying on sales statistics. Furthermore, the study examines whether there are opportunities to work from home in this industry and finds that the 21,7% of the jobs could be done by working from home, which seems high, but is still below the national average 28,7%.

scholarly journals The impact of meningitis on the motor function of adult survivors in Harare, Zimbabwe

1999 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10
Author(s):  
Jennifer Jelsma ◽  
Helen Lilley ◽  
Helen Smith ◽  
Jens Mielke ◽  
James Hakim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Disability ◽  
Functional Limitation ◽  
Adult Survivors ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Motor Impairments ◽  
Forward Stepwise ◽  
The One ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The study aimed to document the spectrum of motor impairments and the degree of functional limitation of those who survived adult meningitis and to identify which factors were associated with a poor functional outcome and mortality.Methods: A prospective study was undertaken in the central hospitals in Harare, Zimbabwe. Twenty six adult patients who had survived meningitis were interviewed between one and five months post-admission. Seventeen of these were examined in the clinic for signs of impairment. Nine did not attend the follow-up session and were interviewed at home. The Barthel Activities of Daily Living Index (BI) was administered to all twenty six subjects.Results: Twenty subjects were HIV sero-positive. Eight subjects died in the time period between the one month interview and the final follow-up five months later. The majority of the seventeen examined in the clinic, demonstrated sensory and motor disturbances. Seven of the twenty six subjects scored eighteen or less on the BI. Forward stepwise logistic regression revealed that a low BI was the only variable which significantly predicted mortality (p.<0.01). The odds of a patient with a low BI dying were 63 times the odds of a patient dying who had a normal BI.Discussion and Conclusions: Survivors of meningitis in this study displayed a diversity of impairments and disabilities. Rehabilitation intervention is recommended to provide functional reeducation and support for those with a low BI and to mitigate against the effects of the impairments. A measure of functional disability should be included in the examination of these clients as functional impairment appears to be a predictor of mortality.

Autoantibody Formation and Alloimunization in Sickle Cell Disease Patients.

Blood ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 104 (11) ◽  
pp. 4099-4099
Author(s):  
Marcia C.Z. Novaretti ◽  
Eduardo Jens ◽  
Thiago Pagliarini ◽  
Andreia L. Rodrigues ◽  
Pedro E. Dorlhiac-Llacer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
The One ◽  
Design And Methods ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Transfusion History ◽  
Autoantibody Formation

Abstract Background: Alloantibody and autoantibody formation to red blood cell (RBC) antigens is one of the observed complications in sickle cell disease patients (SCD). The incidence of alloimmunization and autoantibodies in this selected group of patients is particularly high, although the clinical implication of autoantibodies in sickle cell disease patients is not clear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the rate of alloantibody and autoantibody formation in SCD patients. Study design and methods: A retrospective analysis of transfused sickle cell disease patients followed at Fundacao Pro-Sangue Hemocentro de Sao Paulo between 1988 and 2004 were retrieved. Data on transfusion history, were correlated with development of alloantibodies and autoantibodies. Results: The study group was composed by 43 sickle cell disease patients followed for a mean of 89 months (22–116). The number of RBC units transfused (mean) was 64 (4–208). The development of the first alloantibody was detected after a mean of 40 months (1–107) after the first transfusion in our institution. Out of these patients, 31 (72.1%) were identified with RBC alloantibodies; 9 of these patients (21%) had both allo and autoantibodies to RBC antigens, whereas 5 (55.6%) developed autoantibodies after alloimmunization. The one remainder had only autoantibodies. Conclusion: The alloimmunization rate was extremely high (72.1%) and can be partially explained because of the extended time of follow-up (mean of 89 months). Different from the literature the development of autoantibodies preceeded alloantibodies in 44.4%. The impact of this observation in clinical practice warrants further investigation.

scholarly journals Innovative Practices in Instructor E-feedback: A Case Study of E-feedback given in Three Linguistic Courses during the COVID 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Atef O. AbuSa’aleek ◽  
Mohammad Shariq
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Positive Impression ◽  
Feedback Content ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to investigate the instructor’s electronic feedback practices during the COVID 19 Pandemic in terms of the nature of the content of e-feedback, the formulation, the challenges, and the multimodal nature of the instructor’s e-feedback. This study used a qualitative case study to obtain data from the instructor’s e-feedback in three linguistic courses as delivered, practiced by the single English language instructor. The instructor’s e-feedback via Blackboard and WhatsApp platform and the follow-up interview were analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicate that (1) the highest number of instructor’s e-feedback focused on global issues as compared to local issues, (2) the instructor composed his e-feedback in the form of eight main categories: explanations, suggestions, clarifications, questioning, repetitions, statements, praises, and commands, (3) the instructor used more screencasts for providing e-feedback, followed by written and audio modes respectively. The thematic analysis (4) revealed the instructor’s positive impression on providing e-feedback through these interactive modes (written, audio, and screencast) and a range of challenging issues such as students’ preference issues, technical issues, timing issues, financial and areal issues. This study is significant because it provides us with a comprehensive picture of the patterns of the feedback content, the formulation of the e-feedback, the multimodality of the instructor’s e-feedback, and the significant issues that emerged from the instructor’s e-feedback practices. However, further research should include a relative group of instructors to determine the impact of e-feedback on learners.

scholarly journals Impact of the Salud Mesoamerica Initiative on delivery care choices in Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua

2022 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernardo Hernandez ◽  
Katie Panhorst Harris ◽  
Casey K. Johanns ◽  
Erin B. Palmisano ◽  
Rebecca Cogen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Delivery Care ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Percentage Points ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Facility Level ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Salud Mesoamérica Initiative

Abstract Background The Salud Mesoamérica Initiative (SMI) is a public-private collaboration aimed to improve maternal and child health conditions in the poorest populations of Mesoamerica through a results-based aid mechanism. We assess the impact of SMI on the staffing and availability of equipment and supplies for delivery care, the proportion of institutional deliveries, and the proportion of women who choose a facility other than the one closest to their locality of residence for delivery. Methods We used a quasi-experimental design, including baseline and follow-up measurements between 2013 and 2018 in intervention and comparison areas of Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Honduras. We collected information on 8754 births linked to the health facility closest to the mother’s locality of residence and the facility where the delivery took place (if attended in a health facility). We fit difference-in-difference models, adjusting for women’s characteristics (age, parity, education), household characteristics, exposure to health promotion interventions, health facility level, and country. Results Equipment, inputs, and staffing of facilities improved after the Initiative in both intervention and comparison areas. After adjustment for covariates, institutional delivery increased between baseline and follow-up by 3.1 percentage points (β = 0.031, 95% CI -0.03, 0.09) more in intervention areas than in comparison areas. The proportion of women in intervention areas who chose a facility other than their closest one to attend the delivery decreased between baseline and follow-up by 13 percentage points (β = − 0.130, 95% CI -0.23, − 0.03) more than in the comparison group. Conclusions Results indicate that women in intervention areas of SMI are more likely to go to their closest facility to attend delivery after the Initiative has improved facilities’ capacity, suggesting that results-based aid initiatives targeting poor populations, like SMI, can increase the use of facilities closest to the place of residence for delivery care services. This should be considered in the design of interventions after the COVID-19 pandemic may have changed health and social conditions.

scholarly journals How do Coaches’ Attitudes Change When Exposed to a Sport Psychology Workshop?

2008 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-83 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca A. Zakrajsek ◽  
Sam J. Zizzi
Keyword(s):  
Sport Psychology ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Service Use ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Usage Patterns ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

This study examined: (1) coaches’ attitudes and readiness to use sport psychology (SP) services immediately following a SP workshop; and (2) the impact of an educational intervention on coaches’ attitudes and usage patterns during a one-month follow-up. Ninety swim coaches participated in the SP workshop and a total of 53 swim coaches completed the one-month follow-up. The majority of the sample coached at the high school or age group level. Data provided some evidence for the impact of a SP workshop on stage of change, with approximately 13% of coaches moving from precontemplation to contemplation. Two-way mixed ANOVAs did not reveal significant interactions (group × time) and main effects for time found that coaches’ personal openness, behavioral control, self-efficacy, and intentions increased while perceived barriers decreased immediately post-workshop. Furthermore, changes in coaches’ perceived barriers, behavioral control, and self-efficacy were maintained at the one-month follow-up while personal openness and intentions returned close to baseline. Lastly, no differences were found between the stage-matched and control group with regard to behavioral SP usage patterns (e.g., contacting a SP consultant, seeking out more information about SP). However, approximately 40% of coaches accessed the website during the four-week follow-up. The appropriateness of the transtheoretical model of behavior change applied to SP service use with coaches will be discussed.

Mammography utilization among women with a negative circulating tumor DNA-based early cancer detection test.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1563-1563
Author(s):  
Claire Jones ◽  
Alex Parker ◽  
Andrew Warren ◽  
Erin A Vanenkevort ◽  
Mudit Gupta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Cancer Detection ◽  
Safety Concern ◽  
Rate Of Change ◽  
Multiple Cancer ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

1563 Background: Blood-based tests may enable minimally invasive detection of multiple cancer types. One such test, CancerSEEK, employs ctDNA and protein biomarkers for this purpose. Test performance has been evaluated in women without a history of cancer in an ongoing prospective study called DETECT-A. The introduction of such blood tests holds promise, and their future utility lies in augmenting, not displacing, standard-of-care (SOC) cancer screening. One important safety concern is that a negative test result could provide false reassurance that discourages adherence to SOC cancer screening. To investigate this possibility, we studied delivery of mammography to DETECT-A participants before and after receipt of a negative CancerSEEK result. Methods: DETECT-A screened 10,000 women aged 65-75 using CancerSEEK. Participants completed a survey about cancer screening at enrollment and at one-year post-enrollment. We analyzed only those participants who had received a negative CancerSEEK result, were insured by Geisinger Health Plan (GHP), and had completed both surveys. GHP claims data were used to identify mammograms performed within one year prior-to and post-enrollment. Overall utilization was determined by combining claims and survey data at enrollment and one-year post-enrollment. In addition to comparing SOC screening rates pre- versus post-testing, we evaluated the impact of primary care physician (PCP) type (Geisinger versus any other institution), as screening reminder mechanisms differ between institutions. Results: Of the 2,241 participants who met analysis criteria, 73.6% (n = 1,650) had a mammogram in the year before enrollment while a significantly great number (79.3%, n = 1,777) did so during the one-year follow-up (χ2(1) = 59.05, p < 0.001). At enrollment, there were 591 participants who had not had a mammogram completed in the previous year, but 404 (68.4%) of them did have a mammogram during the one-year follow-up. The rate of change in mammography utilization did not differ between those who had a Geisinger versus a non-Geisinger PCP (χ2(2) = 1.83, p = 0.40). Conclusions: Participants in a study using a novel blood test for earlier cancer detection had a significantly higher rate of annual mammography after study enrollment and testing. These results indicate that introduction of a minimally invasive ctDNA and protein biomarker-based cancer screening test may engender greater, not lesser, utilization of SOC cancer screening. Further study is required to understand the root causes of increased utilization in this context.

scholarly journals Should HIV and AIDS workplace programmes still be advocated in the automotive industry?

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liana Steenkamp ◽  
Jill Von der Marwitz ◽  
Friederike Baasner-Weihs ◽  
Jacques Pietersen
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Automotive Industry ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
High Risk Behaviour ◽  
Managerial Implications ◽  
Aids Risk ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

Orientation: In light of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) pandemic, and in order to improve competitiveness in the South African private sector, many structures have implemented subsidised workplace programmes.Research purpose: The aim of this study was to collect baseline data regarding the knowledge, attitudes, practices and belief (KAPB) of employees in the automotive industry in relation to HIV and AIDS, in order to assess the need for HIV and AIDS workplace programmes.Motivation for the study: Given the abundance of HIV and AIDS information, the question is whether these workplace programmes’ efforts are still relevant.Research design, approach and method: A quantitative descriptive study design was used using a self-administered questionnaire covering questions about KAPB with regard to HIV and AIDS. The data collection took place in seven automotive supplier companies in South Africa (n = 733) who were going to implement HIV and AIDS workplace programmes with the support of the Automotive Industry Development Centre in the Eastern Cape.Main findings: High-risk behaviour, as indicated by sexual relations with more than one partner in the last 12 months, occurred in between 12% (management) and 42% (cleaners) of employees. All risk behaviour indicators showed significant differences (p < 0.05) between management and administrative staff on the one hand and technicians, operators and cleaners on the other. Despite being aware of an HIV policy, more than 50% of employees indicated that they would not be willing to disclose their status.Practical/managerial implications: As HIV and AIDS risk behaviour and stigma remain a problem, HIV infection with associated health problems may threaten productivity in the automotive industry if no measures are taken to address the impact on employees and the company.Contribution: This study strongly supports the conclusion that KAPB studies can still provide important information to tailor HIV workplace programmes according to employee needs.

scholarly journals Innovative Practices in Instructor E-feedback: A Case Study of E-feedback given in Three Linguistic Courses during the COVID 19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
pp. 183-198
Author(s):  
Atef O. AbuSa’aleek ◽  
Mohammad Shariq
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Qualitative Case Study ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Technical Issues ◽  
Positive Impression ◽  
Feedback Content ◽  
The Impact

This study aimed to investigate the instructor’s electronic feedback practices during the COVID 19 Pandemic in terms of the nature of the content of e-feedback, the formulation, the challenges, and the multimodal nature of the instructor’s e-feedback. This study used a qualitative case study to obtain data from the instructor’s e-feedback in three linguistic courses as delivered, practiced by the single English language instructor. The instructor’s e-feedback via Blackboard and WhatsApp platform and the follow-up interview were analyzed qualitatively. The findings indicate that (1) the highest number of instructor’s e-feedback focused on global issues as compared to local issues, (2) the instructor composed his e-feedback in the form of eight main categories: explanations, suggestions, clarifications, questioning, repetitions, statements, praises, and commands, (3) the instructor used more screencasts for providing e-feedback, followed by written and audio modes respectively. The thematic analysis (4) revealed the instructor’s positive impression on providing e-feedback through these interactive modes (written, audio, and screencast) and a range of challenging issues such as students’ preference issues, technical issues, timing issues, financial and areal issues. This study is significant because it provides us with a comprehensive picture of the patterns of the feedback content, the formulation of the e-feedback, the multimodality of the instructor’s e-feedback, and the significant issues that emerged from the instructor’s e-feedback practices. However, further research should include a relative group of instructors to determine the impact of e-feedback on learners.

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