scholarly journals Determinants of Life Satisfaction among the Clergy in Indian Orthodox Church: A Study in Central Travancore, Kerala State

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Georgy Joseph ◽  
Dr. N. Rajeev Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Living Arrangement ◽  
Orthodox Church ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Kerala State ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

The aim of the study is to determine the factors of Life Satisfaction among the Clergy from Indian Orthodox Church in central Travancore, Kerala state. For this study the researcher takes the 75 samples, 25 each from three diocese namely Thumpamon, Kollam and Kottayam. The study is primarily an empirical research using Quantitative methods. The following objectives were proposed for the study.1. To study the life satisfaction of the clergy of the Indian Orthodox Church. 2. To study the impact of Diocese, Age income, Education, Marital status, Duration in Ministry, Number of families in parish, Employment status of spouse, Living arrangement, Number of children, Occupation of children, on the life satisfaction of the study group. 3. To study the life satisfaction of the married and unmarried clergy of the Indian Orthodox Church. From the analysis we found that the major factors affecting the life satisfaction are age, income and number of families in the parish. Also there is no difference between the Life Satisfaction among married and unmarried Clergy. The secular education and marital status have a diminutive influence over the life satisfaction of the clergy. The study concluded with suggestions to the Church, Asrams and Family of the Clergy.

Factors affecting the amplitude of the τ angle in proteins: a revisitation

2017 ◽  
Vol 73 (7) ◽  
pp. 618-625 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Balasco ◽  
Luciana Esposito ◽  
Luigi Vitagliano
Keyword(s):  
Protein Structures ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Backbone Conformation ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Open Issues

The protein folded state is the result of the fine balance of a variety of different forces. Even minor structural perturbations may have a significant impact on the stability of these macromolecules. Studies carried out in recent decades have led to the convergent view that proteins are endowed with a flexible spine. One of the open issues related to protein local backbone geometry is the identification of the factors that influence the amplitude of the τ (N—Cα—C) angle. Here, statistical analyses performed on an updated ensemble of X-ray protein structures by dissecting the contribution of the major factors that can potentially influence the local backbone geometry of proteins are reported. The data clearly indicate that the local backbone conformation has a prominent impact on the modulation of the τ angle. Therefore, a proper assessment of the impact of the other potential factors can only be appropriately evaluated when small (φ, ψ) regions are considered. Here, it is shown that when the contribution of the backbone conformation is removed by considering small (φ, ψ) areas, an impact of secondary structure, as defined byDSSP, and/or the residue type on τ is still detectable, although to a limited extent. Indeed, distinct τ-value distributions are detected for Pro/Gly and β-branched (Ile/Val) residues. The key role of the local backbone conformation highlighted here supports the use of variable local backbone geometry in protein refinement protocols.

The comparative analysis of life satisfaction among Syrian, Iranian, and Afghan refugees in Turkey: The case of Denizli

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayed Alawadin Maqul ◽  
Sevcan GüneŞ ◽  
TuĞba Akin
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Iranian Immigrants ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Afghan Refugees ◽  
Advanced Economies ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract In this study, the survey method was used to analyse the life satisfaction of three different refugee groups that are Syrian, Iranian, and Afghan who lives in the Denizli province of Turkey. According to the outcomes of in-depth interviews and surveys conducted on 150 refugees, the most common reason for immigrating to Turkey is the civil war-factor. The survey results show that the Afghan refugees’ level of income increased compared to that of before immigration. Afghan and Syrian refugees are more satisfied with their lives in Turkey compared to Iranian immigrants. Besides, uneducated and male refugees, living in a country with the same religion as the departure country are more satisfied than other immigrants. Therefore Iranian immigrants, most of whom are not Muslim, are planning to migrate again from Turkey to more advanced economies. In sum, the results of this study indicate that the major factors affecting life satisfaction of immigrants are educational status, religion, gender, and income.

scholarly journals The Treaty of Lisbon and International Intervention

2015 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 16-34
Author(s):  
Eoin O'Driscoll
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Policy ◽  
Security Policy ◽  
United Nations Security Council ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Treaty Of Lisbon ◽  
International Intervention ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Eu Foreign Policy ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

The Treaty of Lisbon was designed to significantly strengthen the Common Foreign and Security Policy of the European Union (EU). This paper assesses the impact of the Treaty’s innovations on the conduct of European foreign policy with respect to international intervention. It seeks to do so through case study analysis of two international crises where the Treaty’s effects in this regard could be seen: the civil wars in Libya and Mali. This study focuses on the coordination of European states within the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). It looks primarily at three major factors affecting the conduct of an effective EU foreign policy: the formation of a cohesive policy; effective institutional implementation; and the tensions between national and collective interests within the EU.

scholarly journals Effects of Design Quality on Delay in Residential Construction Projects

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 118-129
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Mahamid
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Frequent Change ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Schedule Delay ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Design Schedule ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Project Delay

This study is conducted to establish the effect of design quality on project delay in building projects. It aims at: 1) investigating the major factors of design quality, 2) identifying the main delay factors in building projects, 2) establishing the relationship between design quality and delay in building projects. To achieve these objectives, a questionnaire survey is performed. Seventeen (17) factors that might affect design quality, and 15 delay factors are listed in a questionnaire form. Sixty (60) contractors and 40 consultants are asked to identify the severity of the identified factors. Results indicate that the top factors affecting design quality are: delay in payments by client for design services, staff allocation for many projects at the same time, copying and modifying from previous work to minimize time and cost, tight design schedule, lack of designer knowledge with techniques and materials available in the market. The study also concludes that the top five delay factors include: payments delay, poor labor productivity, lack of skilled manpower, frequent change orders and rework. Regression analysis for data collected from 36 building projects shows a good correlation between design quality and delay in projects. This study is the first one that addresses the problem of design quality in the West Bank in Palestine. Furthermore, it is the first study that addresses the effect of design quality on project delay in Palestine and the neighboring countries. It is hoped to be helpful for researchers and professionals to understand the impact of design quality on schedule delay.

scholarly journals Debt and Economic Growth in South Asia

2001 ◽  
Vol 40 (4II) ◽  
pp. 677-688 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rehana Siddiqui ◽  
Afia Malik
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Interest Rates ◽  
South Asian ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Income Country ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Low Income Country ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

After 1980s, in most developing countries, the rate of debt accumulation and increase in debt servicing are highlighted as major factors affecting the growth rate of output. Most of these countries lost their competitiveness in the international market mainly as a result of insufficient exchange rate adjustments. In addition, the weakening of terms of trade, economic mismanagement and crisis of governance also lowered growth rates in the developing countries. The downward pressure was larger in the countries facing higher debt burden as these countries faced higher interest rates, decline in the external resource inflow, lower export earnings, lower domestic output and lower imports. In case of South Asian countries, the external debt scenario has changed over time. According to World Bank (2001) Pakistan’s ranking worsened to ‘severely-indebted low income country’ from ‘moderately-indebted low income country’ in 1997, where as India’s ranking improved to ‘less indebted low income’ country from ‘moderately indebted’ in 1997. The rapid accumulation of debt, rising repayment burden and the economically and politically resource inflow or rescheduling motivated rescheduling of debt (as in case of Pakistan) has raised concerns regarding the impact of debt on the growth process of the South Asian countries.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting the Profitability of Insurance Companies in Albania

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 352
Author(s):  
Dorina Kripa ◽  
Dorina Ajasllari
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Performance Metrics ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
Company Size ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
The Impact ◽  
A Company

Good performance of a company determines the position of the company in its market and the growth and consolidation of the market, giving as result the development of the economy as a whole. The importance of this topic further enhanced when dealing with insurance companies because: 1) insurance companies’ transfers risk in the economy 2) provide a mechanism to promote savings 3) promote investment activities. The growing importance of insurance companies in Albania and the importance of profitability as one of the key performance metrics of a company are the reasons why we decide to write this paper. The variation of profits between insurance companies over the years, within a country, leads to believe that internal factors play a major role in determining profitability. We have taken under study the impact of growth rate, liabilities, liquidity, fixed assets, volume of capital and company size on the profitability of insurance companies. The methodology used is based on quantitative methods and the data are provided by reliable sources such as annual reports of insurance companies’, FSA reports and NRC . We have taken under study 7 companies, including non-life and life insurance companies, from 2008- 2013. The results of the paper show that factors such as growth rate, liabilities, liquidity and fixed assets are the main factors affecting the profitability of insurers, where the growth rate is positively associated with profitability, while liabilities, liquidity and fixed assets are negatively correlated. Company size and the volume of capital are positively correlated with the profitability of insurance companies’, but their impact is statistically insignificant.

Factors Affecting the Outsourcing Activities in Public and Private Sector Banks in India

2021 ◽  
pp. 231971452110531
Author(s):  
Poonam Rautela ◽  
Madhulika P. Sarkar ◽  
Rekha Goel
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Customer Service ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Public Sector Banks ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
The Impact

This article aims to identify the major factors which prove as motivation and influence for a bank while deciding what, when, how and whom to outsource. A survey questionnaire was developed and responses were collected from 434 bank employees from two major groups of public sector banks and private sector banks in India. Exploratory factor analysis has been used to find out the latent factors for outsourcing decisions. Results of the study find Strategic competitive advantage, better customer service, better use of resources, capitalization on technological advancements, and cost-effectiveness as the major motivating factors for outsourcing the IT/IS, HR, marketing services, financial and other services. The present research article will be of great help for banks to measure the impact of outsourcing on the profitability, productivity, liquidity, and market share of the banks.

Factors Affecting Loan Repayment Performance of Microfinance Institution Borrowers

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-43
Author(s):  
Akalewold Fedilu Mohammed ◽  
Mesfin Hirpato Wobe
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Loan Repayment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Microfinance Institution ◽  
Major Factors

This study investigated the factors that affect the loan repayment performance of Omo Microfinance Institution borrowers at Wondo Genet Woreda, Ethiopia. Both primary and secondary data were used in the study. The required data were collected from 225 borrowers of Omo Microfinance. Respondents were selected by a stratified random sampling technique. Both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis were used. The findings of the study revealed that 44.9% of borrowers in the study area did not repay the amount of money they borrowed as per credit schedules. The major factors that affect the loan repayment performance of borrowers were their sex, educational level, family size, borrowing experience, timelines of loan, repayment period and advisory visit.

scholarly journals Application of MICMAC, Fuzzy AHP, and Fuzzy TOPSIS for Evaluation of the Maintenance Factors Affecting Sustainable Manufacturing

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1436
Author(s):  
Małgorzata Jasiulewicz-Kaczmarek ◽  
Katarzyna Antosz ◽  
Ryszard Wyczółkowski ◽  
Dariusz Mazurkiewicz ◽  
Bo Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fuzzy Ahp ◽  
Sustainable Manufacturing ◽  
Fuzzy Topsis ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Analytic Hierarchy ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Maintenance Factors ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

This paper presents an empirical study on the impact of maintenance function on more sustainable manufacturing processes. The work methodology comprises four stages. At first, ten factors of maintenance activities from a sustainable manufacturing point of view were identified. Then, in the second stage, the matrix of crossed impact multiplications applied to a classification (MICMAC) was carried out to categorize these factors based on their influence and dependence values. In the third stage, the criteria for evaluation of maintenance factors were defined, then the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (F-AHP) was applied to determine their relative weights. In the last stage, the results of MICMAC and F-AHP analyses were used as inputs for the fuzzy technique for order preference by similarity to ideal solution (F-TOPIS) to generate aggregate scores and selection of the most important maintenance factors that have an impact on sustainable manufacturing processes. A numerical example is provided to demonstrate the applicability of the approach. It was observed that factors “Implementation of preventive and prognostic service strategies”, “The usage of M&O data collection and processing systems”, and “Modernization of machines and devices” are the major factors that support the realization of sustainable manufacturing process challenges.

scholarly journals Well-being of Indians: A Lockdown Story

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vindhya Shetty ◽  
Manaswee Ruiwale ◽  
Deepthi R ◽  
Deekshith D Shetty
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Home Culture ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
State Of Mind ◽  
The Impact

A nationwide lockdown was initiated to prevent the worsening of the COVID-19 pandemic in India. This study aims to understand the impact of the lockdown on the well-being of Indians, mainly focusing on their life satisfaction and job satisfaction. Though, before the lockdown, family income was not related to life satisfaction, during the lockdown, it was found that higher income families experienced higher levels of life satisfaction. One’s opinion on the beneficiality of the lockdown too was related to their level of income. Decline in both, job satisfaction and life satisfaction was seen. Gender, marital status and companions during the lockdown were significantly related to life satisfaction. Those who were married were more satisfied during the lockdown. Job satisfaction was irrespective of one’s gender, marital status and educational qualification. An attempt has been made to understand the embracement of work from home culture by Indians. The study also tries to answer if the time one spends on oneself and on social media impact their well-being. A lot of changes were seen in the lifestyle and state of mind of people. With change in working conditions and income for a majority of people, there was uncertainty as to when things would normalize. The importance of companionship during these hard times was also revealed. Like every coin has two sides, this too has its positive side. People have inculcated habits that have improved their lifestyle. A lot of people have also found this as an opportunity to work on their relationships.

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