scholarly journals Fear and floods in Serbia: Citizens preparedness for responding to natural disaster

2016 ◽  
pp. 303-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladimir Cvetkovic
Keyword(s):  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Random Sample ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Safety Procedures

The consequences of the floods that had affected the area of Serbia in 2014 indicated a very low level of preparedness of population to respond to natural disasters. Therefore, the aim of quantitative research is to examine the impact of fear on the willingness of citizens to respond to a natural disaster caused by the flood in the Republic of Serbia. Bearing in mind all local communities in Serbia where floods occurred or there is a high risk of flooding, there was selected a random sample consisting of 19 out of 150 municipalities and 23 towns and the city of Belgrade. In the selected communities, a research was undertaken in those areas that had been most affected in relation to the amount of water or potential risk of flooding. The survey used strategy of testing in households with the use of a multi- stage random sample. The research results indicate that the citizens who have a fear of floods are familiar with safety procedures to a greater extent in relation to citizens who do not have the fear; they have taken the preventive measures; they point out that they still are not ready to respond, but plan to do so in the next 6 months; they would evacuate to the upper floor of the house; they point out that someone in the family has educated them about the flood. In contrast to that, citizens who do not have the fear are not doing anything to prepare themselves to react in such situations, they are confident in their own abilities to cope with the consequences of floods, etc. The originality of the research lies in the fact that in Serbia there has never been conducted a research to examine the state of preparedness of citizens to respond. Bearing in mind that the research is based on the territory of Serbia, conclusions can be generalized to the entire population. The research results can be used when creating a strategy for improving the level of preparedness of citizens to respond.

scholarly journals The Impact of Socially Responsible Reporting on Successful Corporate Operations

Organizacija ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Peršič ◽  
Mirko Markič
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
The Real Estate ◽  
Construction Market ◽  
Responsible Conduct ◽  
The Republic ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact ◽  
A Company

The aim of our research was to study the impact and purpose of the reporting on socially responsible conduct on the success of corporate operations. The data and information were gathered with the quantitative research method, whereas the instrument for gathering them was a questionnaire that was distributed among 759 large and medium sized organisations from the field of market services in the Republic of Slovenia. We have established that activities aimed at socially responsible conduct are directly connected with the success of corporate operations, especially the revenue (p = 0.001), the profit of a company (p = 0.000), operational growth (p = 0.007) and operational economy (p = 0.002), and are typical for organizations with a larger number of employees (p = 0.032). In this regard, the real estate and construction market activities received the lowest scores. Research results provide theoretical as well as practical benefits for everyone dealing with the planning, implementation and control of sustainable development, as well as socially responsible conduct within the organization.

The Impact of Attending and Participating in Translation Conferences on Translation Education: A Quantitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Fayyad Amin Odeh
Keyword(s):  
Random Sample ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Tertiary Level ◽  
New Horizons ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Impact

This piece of research was specifically carried out in the field of translation pedagogy. It aims to measure the impact of attending and participating in translation conferences on translation education as perceived by a random sample of thirty-three translation instructors working at several universities in different countries. To this end, quantitative research method was employed in the study to yield answers to a couple of research questions. On this, the instructors were reached online to participate in responding to a researcher-made questionnaire of 18 - closed items. An SPSS analysis (version 24) was used to interpret the data elicited from the aforementioned research instrument. Having the data processed, the findings revealed that attending and participating in translation conferences is to be considered a major source for university translation programs to develop the implementation of translation didactics and pedagogies. Moreover, positive attitudes were developed in the study towards the practicality of integrating what could be seen innovative of translation conferences proceedings into translation education at the tertiary level. In the light of the study's findings, the researcher presents a number of pedagogical implications that would be taken into consideration to overhaul the existing university translation programs. Finally, a glance at some practical ideas is made for future research to explore new horizons in translation education in various teaching contexts.

scholarly journals THE CONTRIBUTION OF MIGRATION TO ECONOMIC GROWTH: THE EXAMPLE OF THE CITY OF ZAGREB

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinko Miličević ◽  
Danijel Knežević ◽  
Zoran Bubaš
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
European Union ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Gdp Per Capita ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

The problems in this paper belong to the field of migration and economy. The connection between migration and the economy has been proven on a global level, and as far as the Republic of Croatia is concerned, it is especially important to observe it through the City of Zagreb, which is the most important migration and economic center in the Republic of Croatia. Also, the accession of the Republic of Croatia to the European Union emphasized the observation and research of this connection because it created the preconditions for freer movement and employment of the population of the Republic of Croatia and the City of Zagreb within the European Union. The aim of this paper is to determine the contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The hypothesis presented in the paper is that there is a significant contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The disposition of the paper consists of six parts. The introduction explains the relevance of the topic, states the aim of the paper and hypotheses, explains the empirical part, the contribution of the paper and the disposition. The second part of the paper refers to the theoretical framework of the impact of migration on economic growth. The third part of the paper presents the migration processes of the City of Zagreb in the period from 2011 to 2018. The fourth part deals with economic activity in the City of Zagreb in the period from 2011 to 2017. The observed indicators of economic activity in the City of Zagreb are GDP and GDP per capita, and the graph in this part of the paper shows that GDP and GDP per capita in the observed period are higher at the end of the period than at the beginning. The fifth part of the paper refers to the empirical research of the contribution of migration to the economic growth of the City of Zagreb. The empirical part of the paper is based on correlations and regression analyses. This paper proves the hypothesis because the results indicate a significant impact of the variables of total and external migration on the GDP of the City of Zagreb and GDP per capita of the City of Zagreb. Decision-makers in the City of Zagreb can use the results of the research as a basis for maximizing the economic benefits they can get from migration. The conclusion provides an overview of the aim of the work, the results of the research, the limitations, the implications and the recommendations for future research.

scholarly journals Housing and living conditions of working youth in the plants of Buryat-Mongolian ASSR during the Great Patriotic War

2020 ◽  
pp. 86-93
Author(s):  
Anastasiya Nikolaevna Soboleva
Keyword(s):  
Living Conditions ◽  
Industrial Plant ◽  
The Social ◽  
Critical Problems ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Poor Nutrition ◽  
The City

The object of this research is the youth of Buryat-Mongolian ASSR as most active social group within the social structure of 1941 – 1945, which was the major source for replenishment of labor reserves. The subject of this research is the examination of core financial and social problems faced by the youth working at the defense industry plants of the republic. Special attention is given to analysis of the impact of wartime struggles and hardships upon household and food procurement. It is noted that shortage of housing, low salaries, insecure life, poor nutrition, deficit of clothing and footwear often led breach of employee discipline. The article explores the important vectors in the activity of Komsomol with regards to housing and living conditions, as well as various forms of financial and psychological incentives that promote adaptation of youth to working at the industrial plant. The scientific novelty consists in introduction into the scientific discourse of a number of previously unpublished source that were collected specifically for this research. As a result of the conducted research, it was established that working youth, who for the most part came from rural localities to the city, were put in quite difficult social and living conditions, experiencing critical problems in the process of adaptation; however, they accomplished significant labor achievements and made their contribution to the common Victory.

scholarly journals PROSPECTIVE FOSTER PARENTS‘ ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE PROVIDED SOCIAL WORKER‘S ASSISTANCE: A CASE OF AN X LITHUANIAN TOWN

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (7) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Irena Leliūgienė ◽  
Inga Stūglytė – Novickienė ◽  
Angelė Kaušylienė
Keyword(s):  
Social Service ◽  
Foster Parents ◽  
Service Workers ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Rights Protection ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
Social Service Workers ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Children Rights

The article introduces the significance of social worker's assistance to prospective foster parents: a case of an X Lithuanian town. The best place for the child development and improvement is the family. For some reasons not all the children are raised in families. Some children have no possibility to live with their biological families, therefore according to the established legislation, they live in foster homes under the supervision of foster parents or are adopted. Children adoption in our country is regulated by different acts of legislation. The activity of the ombudsperson for children’s rights is governed by the Law on the Ombudsman for Children Rights Protection of the Republic of Lithuania (2000), Civil Code of the Republic of Lithuania, Regulations of organization and management of children guardianship (2002), etc. Research <strong>aim</strong> is to analyze the social service worker's assistance to the prospective foster parents. The following objectives to reach our <strong>goal</strong> are presented: to analyze theoretical conception of adoption procedure and enforcement; to discuss the system of the social service workers’ assistance to prospective foster parents; to investigate foster parents' approach towards the social service worker's assistance and to reveal the main problems. <strong>Research methods</strong>: analysis of the scientific literature – scientific analysis of adoption issues. The stages of adoption procedures and the requirements overviewed and analysed are provided; document analysis: documents, acts of legislation, laws and regulations of child adoption regulations are analysed and overviewed; a qualitative study: semi-structured interview, analyzing the foster parents' approach towards the social service workers' assistance; problems and probable solutions are identified. The research results are obtained by content analysis. <strong>The article presents the following generalizations:</strong> 1) adoption is considered as a social process when specific rights and responsibilities are provided to foster parents in order to guarantee the child's safety. In case of inter-country adoption, the adoption opportunities are estimated, the child is prepared for the adoption and the family for the child is selected. At that period foster parents face internal and external factors. Seeking to grant the children rights and smooth adoption process, professional social workers should coordinate it; 2) institution of the Ombudsman for Children Rights of the Republic of Lithuania and State Child Rights Protection and Adoption Service under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour are also engaged in the adoption and foster care; 3) the research results reveal that the biggest problems for prospective foster parents are extensively long adoption period, lack of social service workers' assistance and poor knowledge on the available assistance.

Electoral Distortion under STV Random Sampling Procedures

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Gallagher ◽  
A. R. Unwin
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Social Choice Function ◽  
Electoral System ◽  
Approval Voting ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Low Degree ◽  
Degree Of Acceptance ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Sampling Procedures ◽  
The Impact

This Note will discuss the impact of random sampling at elections conducted under the single transferable vote (STV) electoral system in multi-member constituencies in the Republic of Ireland. STV, partly because of its popularity among electoral reformers, has received considerable theoretical scrutiny. It has been given an ‘intermediate’ rating in recent assessment of a number of electoral systems, and dismissed as a ‘perverse social choice function’ because it is subject to non-monotonicity. This shortcoming is also mainly responsible for the low degree of acceptance accorded to it by Brams and Fishburn. Nurmi concludes that STV (like other multi-stage systems) performs poorly, with regard to a number of criteria, in comparison with one-stage systems like approval voting. Black complains that STV ‘is a compound of minor complexities and is difficult to remember’. Others have discussed shortcomings in STV and suggested remedies which can be implemented where the counting of votes is entirely computerized.

The Impact of the 1992 Constitution on Family Rights in Ghana

1996 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 183-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. C. Ekow Daniels
Keyword(s):  
Constitutional Protection ◽  
The Family ◽  
Women And Children ◽  
The Republic ◽  
The Impact

One of the important characteristics of the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, 1992, is the prominence it gives to the constitutional protection of the rights of men, women and children who live for a larger part of their lives as families. Although there are passing references to the family, that word is not defined by the Constitution, but the absence of a definition need not be regarded as evidence of non-recognition of the concept of family in Ghana society. Few will disagree widi the proposition that the basis of every society from the most primitive to the most complicated is the family. As an institution it is of great antiquity.

scholarly journals The Impact of Principals’ Knowledge of the Objectives of High Schools and the Influence on Their Managerial Practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ghadiri Bayekolaee ◽  
Omolbanin Abdi Sarkami ◽  
Seyed Ali Vahedi Moakher ◽  
Hassan Razaghi Shani ◽  
Seyed Majid Taheri Darkahi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Managerial Performance ◽  
Managerial Practices ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Educational Assistants ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City

<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-font-kerning: 1.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">This study aims to assess the knowledge of the principals and educational assistants with high schools’ objectives and determines its impact on the performance of their managerial courses (case study: the city of Sari). This is a descriptive study and different questionnaires were used to collect the data. The study population consisted of all managers and educational assistants of both sexes. In this study, a multi-stage cluster sampling method was used, based on Yamane formula, sample size was calculated 150. For processing and data analysis, SPSS software and descriptive statistics with central indexes, distribution, frequency tables and charts and to rule out or prove the research hypothesis, inferential statistics (T) are used for two independent groups. The result shows that in high schools the impact of principals and educational assistants’ knowledge toward their managerial function are meaningful and decisive. The deeper the information, knowledge and skills of principals and educational assistants of the goals of high school, their managerial performance will be better.</span>

scholarly journals PENGALAMAN KELUARGA MENGHADAPI TRAUMA PASCA BENCANA ALAM DI KAMPUNG LEBO KECAMATAN MANGANITU

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-30
Author(s):  
Yenny Budiman Makahaghi ◽  
Conny Juliana Surudani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Natural Disaster ◽  
Psychological Burden ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Will ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

Bencana tidak bisa lepas dari siapapun jika sudah kehendak sang kuasa pasti akan terjadi, dan keluarga yang mengalami dampak dari bencana alam ini harus bisa menerima setiap kenyataan hidup yang sudah terjadi. Bencana alam yang dialami membuat keluarga kehilangan rumah, harta benda bahkan anggota keluarga yang sangat dikasihi. Pengalaman yang sangat menyakitkan ini adalah bagian dari kehidupan yang harus dijalani pasca bencana alam. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menguraikan pengalaman keluarga menghadapi bencana alam di kampung Lebo. Metode: penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kualitatif fenomenologi dengan teknik wawancara mendalam kepada 6 keluarga yang terdampak bencana alam di Kampung Lebo Kecamatan Manganitu. Analisis data yang digunakan mengacu pada tujuh langkah teknik analisis data collaizi. Hasil: Penelitian ini menunjukkan keluarga merasakan dampak trauma pasca bencana alam sehingga ditemukan tujuh tema besar yaitu 1) Tanda awal bencana, 2) Respon terhadap banjir, 3) Beban psikologi 4) Jenis dukungan, 5) Beban ekonomi, 6) Makna setelah terjadi bencana, 7) Harapan untuk Lebo. Tujuh tema tersebut saling berhubungan satu dengan yang lain dan merupakan pengalaman hidup partisipan menghadapi pasca trauma bencana alam. Kesimpulan:  Akibat dari kejadian ini menyebabkan keluarga mengalami beban psikologi karena kehilangan barang berharga. Meskipun sulit menerima kenyataan harus kehilangan yang orang yang dikasihi serta benda berharga tetapi dukungan yang selalu datang dari berbagai pihak sehingga keluarga mengurangi beban yang dialami. Dengan kejadian ini keluarga mengalami perubahan ekonomi dalam memenuhi kebutuhan sehari-hari. Melalui kejadian ini keluarga menyadari bahwa ini kehendak sang pencipta sehingga harapan kedepan bencana alam ini tidak akan terjadi lagi di kampung.   Disasters cannot be separated from anyone if the power has the will of it, it will definitely happen, and families who experience the impact of this natural disaster must be able to accept it. The natural disasters experienced have made families lose their homes, property and even loved family members. This painful experience is a part of life that must be lived after a natural disaster. The purpose of this study is to describe the experiences of families facing natural disasters in Lebo village. Methods: This study used a phenomenological qualitative research method with in-depth interviews with 6 (six) families affected by natural disasters in Lebo Village, Manganitu District. The data analysis used refers to the seven steps of the Collaizi data analysis technique. Results: Those study showed that families feel the impact of trauma after natural disasters so that seven major themes were found, 1) Early signs of disaster, 2) Response to flood, 3) Psychological burden 4) Types of support, 5) Economic burden, 6) Meaning after a disaster, 7) Hope for Lebo. The seven themes were interconnected with one another and represent the life experiences of the participant in dealing with natural disasters. Conclusion: The consequences of those incident caused the family to experience a psychological burden due to the loss of valuables. Even though it was difficult to accept the fact that you were lose loved ones and valuable objects, support always come from all people so that the family could reduces the burden experienced. With this incident the family experienced economic changes in meeting their daily needs. Through those incident the family realized those was the creator's will so that in the future this natural disaster would not happen again in the Lebo village.

scholarly journals CALCULATION OF PRODUCTION RISK FROM NOISE POLLUTION FOR THE SAFETY OF WORKERS IN THE OPEN AIR

2021 ◽  
pp. 104-112
Author(s):  
Olena Voloshkina ◽  
◽  
Anastasiіa Kovalоva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Noise Pollution ◽  
The Body ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Research Results ◽  
Transport Services ◽  
Years Of Service ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The City ◽  
Normative Value

Purpose. Studying the impact of noise pollution levels at the busiest intersections of Kyiv and determining the exceedances of normative values on the basis of national and international standards. Calculation of the probability of hearing loss under conditions of prolonged exposure to noise on the body of 40-year-old and 50-year-old workers during 30 years of service. Methods. In this paper, based on the obtained field measurement data, noise pollution on the main highways of Kyiv is analyzed. Topicality. The research is aimed at ensuring the safety of operating transport services and construction companies from the constant noise load, which creates traffic flows in the city and leads to occupational diseases. Studies have shown that at an 8-hour exposure in a worker under conditions of constant chronic noise load, there may be a shift in the audibility threshold depending on age and length of service. The method recommended by the international standard ISO1999 / 2013 can be used to determine the corrected level of noise pollution and safety of workers in the open air during the repair of highway overpasses. The scientific novelty lies in the determination of natural data on the noise load on the example of some of the busiest road junctions in Kyiv, where transport mainly moves at low speed and stands in traffic jams. The obtained average data during the working day indicate a noise load that is 18-20% higher than the normative value of workers working outdoors (80 dBA). Based on basic calculations of the probability of hearing loss because of noise pollution at an average level of 90 dBA for workers with 30 years of experience proved the need for enhanced software monitoring in areas of increased noise pollution for production sites and protection of workers for their safety. Practical significance. The research results are aimed at providing safety for workers outdoors during the repair of highways in large cities and on construction sites near major intersections. The importance of the work lies in the need to strengthen the existing dynamic control over working conditions and health of workers in the open air in the conditions of constant noise load of the city and the need to revise the requirements to the employer governing the protection of workers from noise. The research results showed that the maximum value of noise pollution in Kyiv near the main roads during the day is within the range of 87-94dBa, which is on average 11% higher than the normative value for open production sites. The probability of hearing loss of workers due to noise is 11.5% for 50-year-olds and 7% for 40-year-old workers with 30 years of service.

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