scholarly journals The effects of social development and management programs (SMDP) of Philippine mining companies to the host communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 50-58
Author(s):  
Jackie Lou Oliva Raborar ◽  
Elizabeth O. Recio
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Education Access ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
High Level ◽  
Development And Management ◽  
The Impact

The study used a qualitative approach to gather data from the participants through the interview and focused group discussions (FGD).  The participants consisting of 30 for the interview and 11 for the FGD were asked to answer the questions using a semi-structured, open-ended interview guide.  The results of the interview and FGD were carefully examined using thematic analysis. The results show that as to the level of awareness of the host communities regarding the different SMDP of the mining companies, there is strong evidence on the high level of awareness of the respondents as to human resource development, enterprise development, assistance to infrastructure development, access to education, access to health services; and protections to respect of socio-cultural values. As to the level of agreement of the impact of the different SMDP implement by the mining companies, the respondents confirmed the positive effects of these programs in relation to education, health, social and cultural, and economic indicators. As to the perception of the respondents on the sustainability of the SMDP, except for the completeness of documents available in the designated SMDP offices in the communities, the respondents confirmed and agreed on the sustainability of the SMDP in terms of stakeholder groups relationship; company financial and management capacity; and compliance with the legal requirements.

Investors’ sentiment and accruals anomaly: European evidence

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 500-517 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisca Beer ◽  
Badreddine Hamdi ◽  
Mohamed Zouaoui
Keyword(s):  
Stock Returns ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Investor Sentiment ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Legal Tradition ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Legal Enforcement ◽  
Accruals Anomaly ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine whether investors’ sentiment affects accruals anomaly across European countries. Design/methodology/approach The authors estimate the model using Fama–MacBeth regressions. The sample includes 54,572 firm-year observations for 4,787 European firms during the period 1994–2014. Findings The authors find that investors’ sentiment influences accruals mispricing across European countries. The effect is pronounced for stocks whose valuations are highly subjective and difficult to arbitrage. The cross-country analysis provides evidence that sentiment influences accruals anomaly in countries with weaker outside shareholder rights, lower legal enforcement, lower equity market development, higher allowance of accrual accounting and in countries where herd-like behavior and overreaction behavior are strong. Research limitations/implications The findings suggest the generalizability of the sentiment-accruals anomaly relation in European countries characterized by different cultural values, levels of economic development and legal tradition. Practical implications The findings suggest to caution individuals investors. These investors would be wise to take into account the impact of sentiment on the performance of their portfolio. They must keep in mind that periods of high optimism are accompanied by a high level of accruals and followed by low future stock returns. Originality/value The research supplements previous American studies by showing the significance of the level of sentiment in understanding the accruals anomaly in Europe. Hence, it is important for future studies to consider investor sentiment as an important time-series determinant of the accruals anomaly, particularly for stocks that are hard to value and difficult to arbitrage.

scholarly journals Assessing the Degree of Compliance with TQM Practices : Study of Banking Sector in Palestine

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-10
Author(s):  
Ahmad Daragmeh ◽  
Judit Bárczi
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Competitive Edge ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
High Level ◽  
In The Beginning ◽  
Development And Management

Employing firm’s resources in a way can satisfy the unexpected needs of customers in less costs, which helps a firm to achieve a competitive edge against competitors considers the main goal for any business director. From other side, customers would prefer to deal with firms that offer goods and services with high level of quality, reliability and those at par with international standards. This has given the birth to the concept of TQM in service sector after proofing success in industrial sectors. The aim of the paper is to investigate the level of compliance to TQM practices in Banking sector in Palestine. In the beginning researcher reviewed literature studies to develop a knowledge about TQM practices (Leadership and Human resources development & management) in specific. and try to investigate the relationship between TQM practices and bank’s efficiency. Then, researcher have prepared a questionnaire to measure the level of compliance of Palestinian banks to TQM practices. 100 questionnaires have distributed for the bank employees, who work in different positions and departments. The results showed that less concern to TQM practices in leadership system, human resource development and management. Finally, researcher recommended that banks should give more attention to motivate employees through satisfying them financially and activate their role in decision making and work in a team soul.

scholarly journals A Comparative Study on Two Territorial Fishes: The Influence of Physical Enrichment on Aggressive Behavior

Animals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 1868
Author(s):  
Zonghang Zhang ◽  
Yiqiu Fu ◽  
Zhen Zhang ◽  
Xiumei Zhang ◽  
Shengcan Chen
Keyword(s):  
Aggressive Behavior ◽  
Environmental Enrichment ◽  
Physiological Stress ◽  
Fish Welfare ◽  
Black Rockfish ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
High Enrichment ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Fat Greenling

Intraspecific aggression is detrimental to body/fin damage, physiological stress, and other problems in aquaculture. Environmental enrichment has been proposed to have positive effects on fish aggressive behavior, physiological stress, and fish welfare, but there are mixed results. Here, we examine the impact of physical enrichment levels (i.e., the intensity of physical enrichment) on aggression in black rockfish (Sebastes schlegelii) and fat greenling (Hexagrammos otakii). Generally, with the increase in the enrichment level, the frequency of the aggressive behavior of black rockfish gradually decreased. In contrast, a non-monotonous effect of the enrichment level on aggression was observed for fat greenling, with low and intermediate levels leading to no or more aggression, while a high enrichment level reduced aggression. After three days, the high-level enrichment groups in both rockfish and greenling reached social stability (i.e., a relatively stable social structure indicated by lower aggression), while aggression in the other groups continued increased. These results show the significant regulatory effect of enrichment levels on the aggressive behavior in both black rockfish and fat greenling. This study may promote the development of environmental enrichment measures, and it provides useful information for reducing fish aggression and improving fish welfare in aquaculture.

scholarly journals Digitalisation of the Economy of Social and Labour Relations in Modern Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 110 ◽  
pp. 01043
Author(s):  
Margarita Stefanenko ◽  
Elzara Abdulkhairova
Keyword(s):  
Labour Market ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Information Infrastructure ◽  
Digital Economy ◽  
The State ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Russian Economy ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

The authors represent data on the state of the process of digitalisation of the Russian economy and draw a conclusion about the high level of the information infrastructure development along with that they note a great gap in the digitalisation level between regions. When assessing the impact of the development of Internet technologies on employment, two main consequences have been identified: the reduction of the impact of the geographical factor on the supply and demand in the labour market and the involvement of previously unoccupied social groups in the production process. The rapid development of the digital economy, the accelerated industrialisation of digital technologies such as the Internet, big data and cloud computing, have led to further improvements in computing power, a significant reduction in computing costs, and a significant leap in data analysis and processing capabilities. The purpose of the study is to analyse and evaluate the effects of economy digitalisation on employment. Within the framework of the research conducted, both general scientific and specific scientific methods were used: formal and logical research methods (the method of induction, deduction, analogy, synthesis, comparison, observation, description, systematisation), formal and legal, historical and legal, comparative and legal, institutional, system analysis. The paper analyses the current global economic and technological trends that affect the transformation and formation of new socioeconomic relations in the context of the digital economy formation. This article examines the impact of the development of digital information technologies on the labour market and employment. The authors represent data on the state of the process of digitalisation of the Russian economy and draw a conclusion about the high level of the information infrastructure development along with that they note a great gap in the digitalisation level between regions. The results of the study can be used in the work of public authorities at all levels to develop and adjust programmes for the further labour market development and to prevent unemployment.

scholarly journals Features of cognitive development in children of early and preschool age using gadgets

2021 ◽  
Vol 66 (5) ◽  
pp. 163-167
Author(s):  
R. G. Gamirova ◽  
E. A. Gorobets ◽  
A. V. Skhirtladze ◽  
V. F. Prusakov ◽  
S. Ya. Volgina
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Development ◽  
Object Oriented ◽  
Speech Development ◽  
Preschool Age ◽  
Quick Response ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
High Level ◽  
External Stimuli ◽  
The Impact

The article describes the impact of technological devices – gadgets – on the early cognitive and speech development in children. In early childhood, object-activity communication is the leading form of activity; its influence on the speech development is determined by the interaction of the child with the adult (object-oriented actions, the understanding of the purpose of objects, the use of verbal communication). The play activity of preschoolers helps to enhance communication and interaction with peers. Long and uncontrolled interaction with gadgets is connected with insufficient attention of parents and caregivers, which disrupts the process of communication and cognition, in particular, slows down the process of speech development. Foreign pediatric associations recommend eliminating the use of mobile devices in children aged 0–2 years and limiting their use to one hour per day for children aged 3–5 years. Most researchers identify a connection between the long-term use of gadgets by preschoolers, delayed development of endogenus attention, social interaction, distortion of cognitive development, delayed speech development and such positive effects as a high level of exogenus attention development, quick response to external stimuli.

The Impact of Telehealth on the Healthcare Workforce

2011 ◽  
pp. 180-192
Author(s):  
Sisira Edirippulige ◽  
Rohana Marasinghe ◽  
Siti Noorsuriani Maon ◽  
Yoshikazu Fujisawa
Keyword(s):  
Health Workforce ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Global Concern ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

The pressures on the health workforce have a profound impact on the quality of care. The solution to health workforce issues is a global concern and governments and health systems around the world are seeking solutions to the problems of worker shortages and access to health services. Education and training of more doctors, nurses, and other health professionals require long-term policy changes, funding, and infrastructure development. Telehealth has been identified as an alternative solution to address some of these critical issues and this chapter outlines the potential of telehealth to address some challenges facing the health workforce. The discussion will provide evidence for feasible and effective adoption of telehealth solutions.

Aflibercept: A review of its effect on the treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 368-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zois Papadopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Macular Degeneration ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Age Related Macular Degeneration ◽  
Great Length ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Anti Vegf ◽  
Age Related ◽  
High Level ◽  
Endothelial Growth Factor ◽  
The Impact

Considerable improvement has been achieved in the way in which exudative age-related macular degeneration is conventionally treated and in the associated visual outcomes and prognosis, thanks to the agents with effects against vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF). By comparison to earlier treatment approaches that involved the use of lasers, the anti-VEGF agents have made it possible to accomplish more positive visual and anatomical outcomes in cases of exudative age-related macular degeneration. Indeed, owing to their positive effects, anti-VEGF agents have quickly come to be considered the gold standard for the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. Aflibercept, the most recently approved intravitreally administered anti-VEGF, seems to mark another milestone in the treatment of wet age-related macular degeneration. This anti-VEGF agent presents a series of singular pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic attributes that provide it a number of biological benefits in relation to the treatment of choroidal neovascularization compared to other agents. These attributes include high level of affinity for the VEGF-A factor, an intravitreal half-life of great length, as well as the ability to serve as an antagonist for other growth factors besides VEGF. The impact of Aflibercept on the manner in which exudative age-related macular degeneration is managed was demonstrated by thoroughly reviewing the related literature. The present review article highlights the pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, safety and effectiveness of this anti-VEGF agent as well as the landmark clinical studies that have been carried out to establish this drug as a gold standard in the therapy of neovascular age-related macular degeneration. In addition, studies regarding the outcomes and effectiveness of the various dosage regimens, either as monotherapy or in combination with other agents, are also reviewed.

scholarly journals UPAYA PEMERINTAH DESA DALAM MENSEJAHTERAKAN MASYARAKAT DESA SETELAH BERLAKUNYA UU NO. 06 TAHUN 2014 TENTANG DESA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 141-164
Author(s):  
Muksin M
Keyword(s):  
Human Resource Development ◽  
Human Resource ◽  
Financial Management ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Village Community ◽  
Physical Infrastructure ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Village Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

The concept of village development has changed since the passing of Law number 06 of 2014. These changes have had a major impact on the concept of village development ranging from broader authority granted to village governments to the authority of village financial management. All these authorities have demands and responsibilities to the village government to strive for the welfare of the village community. The welfare of the village community becomes mandatory after the enactment of Law number 06 of 2014 concerning the Village, implicitly or explicitly giving clear instructions and making guidelines to the village government to maximize all efforts in realizing the welfare of the village community either through physical infrastructure development or human resource development. Because the village is a miniature of the Republic of Indonesia,the benchmark of the success and the progress of Indonesiaare reflectedby the smallest entity in the scale of village government. The impact of development in the village will be directly felt by the village community as a whole and indirectly affect the progress of the Republic of Indonesia.

scholarly journals The Impact of a Peer Social Support Network From the Perspective of Women With Fibromyalgia. A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glòria Reig-Garcia ◽  
Cristina Bosch-Farré ◽  
Rosa Suñer-Soler ◽  
Dolors Juvinyà-Canal ◽  
Núria Pla-Vila ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Patient Empowerment ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Social Support Network ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Peer Social Support ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic and complex disease whose management by patients requires a high level of commitment. Patient empowerment therefore represents an important milestone in chronic disease treatment and control. We explored the impact of a peer social support network from the perspective of women with fibromyalgia.Methods: A generic qualitative design was proposed for the study, for which women who had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia were purposefully selected. Six semi-structured interviews were conducted and the collected data were thematically analysed.Results: Three key themes emerged regarding the peer social support network: (1) empowerment (it facilitated acceptance of the diagnosis and was a source of information); (2) effects on wellbeing and quality of life (it attenuated stigma, improved physical wellbeing, provided emotional support and was a socialization medium); and (3) valuable aspects (it transmitted feelings of being understood and listened to and it increased personal feelings of satisfaction).Conclusions: A peer social support network for women with fibromyalgia exerts positive effects on their physical, mental, and social wellbeing and empowers them to better manage their disease. Healthcare for women with fibromyalgia should include strategies that connect them through peer social support networks.

Perceptions of Organizational Politics: A Cross-cultural Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 849-860 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Zibenberg
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Values ◽  
Organizational Politics ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Perceptions Of Organizational Politics ◽  
Cross Cultural Differences ◽  
National Differences ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Cross National

Despite the large number of studies on organizational politics, we still know very little about cross-cultural differences in these perceptions. The present study focuses on the roles of cultural values and the level of perceived national corruption in explaining cross-national differences in perceptions of organizational politics. Specifically, the study emphasizes the impact that cultural values may have on the degree to which employees perceive their organizational environment as political. In addition, it is proposed that in countries with a high level of corruption, corruption permeates throughout society, down to the individuals’ workplace such that citizens who perceive their country as corrupt will similarly perceive their workplace as corrupt. Two empirical illustrations support the argument that cultural values and perceptions of corruption in a country are related to perceptions of organizational politics.

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