scholarly journals Verbal Expression of Preparedness in Retirement Planning Interviews

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Mahdysiuk ◽  
Halyna Tryhub ◽  
Tamara Duchiminska ◽  
Anna Kulchytska ◽  
Larysa Zasiekina
Keyword(s):  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Retirement Preparedness ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Linguistic Inquiry ◽  
High Level ◽  
Different Levels

Conceptualization of retirement requires interdisciplinary research, which is represented by psycholinguistic approach in the present paper. The study takes a first step to explore conceptualization of retirement by individuals with different levels of retirement preparedness. The study applies questionnaire Psychological Preparedness for Retirement (Zasiekina & Mahdysiuk, 2018) to assess levels of preparedness; semi-structured interviews to focus primarily on concerns related to planning postretirement period; Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count (LIWC) (Tausczik & Pennebaker, 2010) to reveal psychological categories and explore conceptualization of retirement.  By the end of the assessment, data had been collected from 117 workers who were at preretirement period. The sample was weighted by age and occupation in order to improve its representative of the total population 22 (18.8%) – university staff, teachers at colleges, 18 (15.4%), nurses in kindergartens, 8 (6.6%), healthcare staff, 18 (15.4%), government officials, 28 (23.9%), workers from private sector, 23 (19.7%). The final weighted sample includes 65.8% females, average age 54.52, (SD=6.21). The results indicate that 8.5% respondents have a low level of preparedness, 61.5% - a medium level of preparedness and 30% - a high level of preparedness. Interestingly, the highest percentage of categories of affect and positive emotions were observed in the group with a medium level of preparedness, whereas the highest percentage of categories cause, focus on present, and family were captured in the group with a high level of preparedness. Taken together, these results suggest that the high level of retirement preparedness is associated with active cognitive reappraisal of retirement as a period of family activities.

scholarly journals Towards the Construction of Productive Interactions for Social Impact

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 485
Author(s):  
Blanca L. Díaz Mariño ◽  
Frida Carmina Caballero-Rico ◽  
Ramón Ventura Roque Hernández ◽  
José Alberto Ramírez de León ◽  
Daniel Alejandro González-Bandala
Keyword(s):  
Social Impact ◽  
Ecological Systems ◽  
Research Projects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Project Duration ◽  
The Social ◽  
The One ◽  
Different Levels

Understanding the value of research for society has become a priority, and several methodologies have been developed to assess the social impact of research. This study aimed to determine how productive interactions are developed during the execution of research projects. A retrospective study was conducted on 33 projects from 1999 to 2020. Semi-structured interviews with the technical managers were conducted to analyze how different actors of the project—researchers, government officials, and civil society and private sector stakeholders—were involved, illustrating how productive interactions occur in specific biodiversity contexts. The results revealed different levels and intensities of productive interactions; on the one hand, three projects involved all actors; eight involved researchers outside the institution; and 25 involved community members. The number of participants ranged from 2 to 37. All research evaluated had a disciplinary orientation. The type and time of interactions with other interested parties depended on the amount of funding, project type, project duration, and, significantly, on the profile of the technical manager. The importance of assessing and valuing productive interactions was identified as a fundamental element in promoting the social impact of research, as well as integrating inter- or multidisciplinary projects that impact the conservation of socio-ecological systems.

Level of feeding during early life and the subsequent reproductive performance of sows

1961 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. A. Lodge ◽  
R. M. McPherson
Keyword(s):  
Live Weight ◽  
Feed Conversion ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Litter Weight ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Plane Group ◽  
High Level ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Size At Birth

1. Nine groups of 4 litter-mate Wessex Saddleback gilts were divided on a within-litter basis between 4 treatments so that they were reared from 8 weeks of age to 200 1b. live-weight according to different levels of total feed intake; (a) a high level rising to 8·0 1b. meal per day at 200 1b. live-weight, (b) a medium level approximately 80% of the high, (c) a low level approximately 60% of the high and (d) changing from the low to the medium level between 14 and 16 weeks of age. From 200 1b. live-weight to mating at first heat after reaching 300 1b. all were fed to the medium scale (6·5 1b. meal per day), and all were treated alike during each of 3 pregnancies and lactations.2. Mean rate of growth from weaning to 100 1b. and from 100 to 200 1b. differed significantly between treatments (P<0·001), and mean efficiency of feed conversion of the low-plane group was significantly poorer than that of the high-plane group (P<0·05) from weaning to 100 1b. live-weight.3. All gilts, regardless of treatment, reached puberty at approximately the same age (25 weeks), with the result that mean weight at puberty differed markedly between treatments (P<0·001); 116, 154, 189 and 147 1b. for treatments (a) to (d) respectively.4. Gilts reared on medium and high planes of feeding exhibited oestrus less strongly than those reared on the low-plane, with the result that mean weight at successful mating was significantly greater in these two groups (P<0·05).5. Four gilts in the low-plane group and one in the high-plane group failed to conceive after repeated matings, but numbers were insufficient to indicate the significance of this.6. From the original 36 gilts, 27 first litters, 26 second litters and 25 third litters were produced and reared to 8 weeks of age. There was no significant difference between treatment groups in litter size at birth, mean weight of piglets at 3 or 8 weeks of age or total litter weight at weaning.7. Trouble from temporary collapse of the legs was experienced in all but one gilt of the high-plane group between 6½ and 7½ months of age.

Determining a Tracer Diffusivity by way of the Darken-Manning Equation for Interdiffusion in Binary Alloy Systems

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. 25-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.R. Paul ◽  
I.V. Belova ◽  
E.V. Levchenko ◽  
A.V. Evteev ◽  
G.E. Murch
Keyword(s):  
Binary Alloy ◽  
High Sensitivity ◽  
Thermodynamic Factor ◽  
Tracer Diffusivity ◽  
Self Diffusion ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Random Alloy ◽  
High Level ◽  
Self Diffusion Coefficient ◽  
Different Levels

The self-or tracer diffusivity of one component in a binary alloy is often required when there is knowledge of the other component’s self-or tracer diffusivity and the interdiffusivity (and the thermodynamic factor). In the present paper, this problem is addressed for the random alloy model by applying three possible approximations having different levels of accuracy: Darken (low level of accuracy), Manning (medium level of accuracy) and Moleko, Allnatt and Allnatt (MAA) (high level of accuracy). There are unexpectedly large differences between the results of these approximations that sometimes are reflected in the high sensitivity of the vacancy-wind factor to the level of approximation. Generally, for the application of Manning and the MAA approximations, it is found that there is a difference in the number of self-diffusivity roots depending on whether the tracer diffusivity is available for the faster diffuser or for the slower diffuser and depending on how close the composition is to the forbidden (according to Manning’s description) region. Provided that the interdiffusion coefficient (divided by the thermodynamic factor) is greater than the available self-diffusion coefficient multiplied by its complementary composition, the application of the Darken approximation always results in one self-diffusivity root.

scholarly journals PEMBERDAYAAN LOCAL WISDOM USAHA KERAJINAN NOKEN PAPUA BERBASIS DIGITAL DI KELURAHAN ARDIPURA JAYAPURA SELATAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Muhammad Sawir ◽  
Izzatul Laili ◽  
Rif'iy Qomarrullah ◽  
Lestari Wulandari S
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources Management ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Grand Tour ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Qualitative Phenomenology ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
High Level ◽  
Selection Stage

Abstract: This empowerment activity is aimed at the people of South Ardipura Jayapura. The purpose of this activity is to take advantage of opportunities by diversifying superior products with social media-based marketing media. The approach used is descriptive qualitative phenomenology which is integrated with quantitative data. The stages of implementing activities are carried out starting from socialization, implementation of activities and evaluation and mentoring. The results of this activity are from 15 craftsmen. The data instrument used observation techniques, and structured interviews. Then, to complete the data needed, both in the grand tour question, focused and selection stage, carry out data collection, analysis and make conclusions. Data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results and discussion of the activities carried out were that there was a high level of participation from the participants of the activity, and it was seen from the presence of enthusiastic residents to participate and support from government officials by participating in the activity. Based on these activities in the future, the government and the community can provide improvements to micro-enterprise empowerment programs, especially aspects of handling human resources, management, administration and production, and transfer of appropriate technology.Keywords: Local Wisdom; Noken Papua; Empowerment.Abstrak: Kegiatan pemberdayaan yang dilaksanakan ini ditujukan kepada masyarakat Ardipura Jayapura Selatan. Adapun tujuan kegiatan ini adalah memanfaatkan peluang dengan membuat diversifikasi produk unggulan dengan media pemasaran berbasis media sosial. Pendekatan yang dilakukan menggunakan deskriptif kualitatif fenomonologis yang terpadu dengan data kuantitatif. Tahapan pelaksanaan kegiatan dilakukan mulai dari sosialisasi, pelaksanaan kegiatan dan evaluasi serta pendampingan. Adapun hasil dari kegiatan ini yakni dari 15 pengrajin. Instrumen data menggunakan teknik oservasi, dan wawancara terstruktur. Kemudian, untuk melengkapi data yang dibutuhkan, baik pada grand tour question, tahap focused and selection, melakukan pengumpulan data, analisis dan membuat kesimpulan. Analisis data menggunakan reduksi data, penyajian data, dan menarik kesimpulan. Hasil dan pembahasan dari kegiatan yang dilaksanakan yakni bahwa tingkat partisipasi yang tinggi peserta kegiatan, dan terlihat dari kehadiran warga yang antusias untuk mengikuti serta dukungan dari perangkat pemerintah dengan turut serta hadir dalam kegiatan. Berdasarkan kegiatan tersebut ke depan pemerintah dan masyarakat dapat memberikan peningkatan program pemberdayaan usaha mikro terutama aspek penanganan sumber daya manusia, manajemen, administrasi dan produksi, dan transfer teknologi tepat guna.Kata Kunci: Local Wisdom; Noken Papua; Pemberdayaan.

The Impact of Perceived Visual Complexity, Gender, and Cognitive Style on Children's Aesthetic Preferences for Learning Web Pages

2014 ◽  
pp. 248-265
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Feng Wang ◽  
Pei-Yu Wang ◽  
Ching-Chih Liao ◽  
Yu-Yin Lin
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Style ◽  
Visual Complexity ◽  
Web Pages ◽  
Aesthetic Preference ◽  
Subject Design ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Aesthetic Preferences

This chapter examines children's aesthetic preferences for learning Web pages designed for them. It applies Berlyne's theory of aesthetic preference to these Web pages: a theory that suggests that people prefer a medium level of stimuli to a low or high level of stimuli. The experiment employs a 3 x 2 x 2 between-subject design; it explores perceived visual complexity, gender, cognitive style, and aesthetic preference. A total of 120 children (60 boys and 60 girls) aged between 11 to 12 years-old take part in the experiment. The children are asked to rate learning Web pages of different levels of perceived visual complexity for aesthetic preference. These Web pages have been created by the authors. The results of the experiment show that overall the children prefer Web pages that display a medium level of perceived visual complexity to those that display a high or low level of perceived visual complexity. Thus, the results support Berlyne's theory. However, when aesthetic preference is analysed with respect to gender, it is found that different levels of perceived visual complexity have an impact on boys' aesthetic preferences but not girls'. In other words, Berylne's theory is only partly supported. Likewise, Berylne's theory is only partly supported when aesthetic preference is analysed with respect to cognitive style. Here, imagers prefer a high level of perceived visual complexity and verbalisers prefer a medium level of perceived visual complexity. This chapter should be of interest to anyone who designs learning Web pages for children.

“Think of the Children!”

2019 ◽  
pp. 235-254
Author(s):  
Hsiu-Feng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Visual Complexity ◽  
Learning Motivation ◽  
Older Children ◽  
Aesthetic Preference ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Visual Aesthetics ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Different Levels

This experiment examined children's visual aesthetics and learning motivation with regard to websites. It applied Berlyne's theory of aesthetic preference to these websites. The experiment explored the relations between visual complexity, visual aesthetics, learning motivation, and children's age, and their effect on websites. A total of 150 children between 10 and 12 years old were involved. The children were asked to rate websites of different levels of perceived visual complexity in terms of visual aesthetic and learning motivation. The results showed that the children preferred websites that displayed a medium level of perceived visual complexity to those that displayed a high or low level of perceived visual complexity. Thus, the results supported Berlyne's theory. However, when aesthetic preference was analyzed with respect to age-related differences, it was found that older children preferred a medium level of perceived visual complexity and younger children preferred a high level of perceived visual complexity.

scholarly journals Teacher views on the curriculum of elementary school third grade science course

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-82
Author(s):  
Tarık Başar ◽  
Esed Yağcı
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Third Grade ◽  
Classroom Teachers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
High Level ◽  
First Time ◽  
Academic Year ◽  
Level Medium

This study has been carried out with the aim of evaluating the Curriculum of Elementary School Third Grade Science Course, which has been implemented for the first time in the academic year of 2014-2015, based on the views of teachers. The general screening model has been employed in the study. This research has been conducted with the participation of 36 classroom teachers, who have been determined via maximum variety sampling method from schools that are classified as high level, medium level, and low level in terms of their success. These semi-structured interviews have been audio-recorded with the permission of the teachers. Content analysis has been used in order to analyze the data, The results of the study suggest that the teachers in all three school levels have positive views on the curriculum. According to the teachers, the fact that the curriculum does not offer any activity examples on the teaching-learning process and students' workbook are what the curriculum lacks.

scholarly journals CHALLENGES FACING DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE NEGEV REGION

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 378-389
Author(s):  
Mawaheb Shehadeh ALKRRENAWI ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Years Of Experience ◽  
Arithmetic Average ◽  
Academic Qualification ◽  
Preparatory Schools ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
The Difference ◽  
High Level ◽  
Different Levels

The study aimed to identify the level of challenges facing distance learning in preparatory schools within the Negev region from the teachers' point of view, and to reveal the difference in their views towards the challenges facing distance learning in the schools of the Negev region according to different levels of (Gender, Academic qualification, and Years of experience) variables. The study used the sample social survey method, and the questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The study sample consisted of (302) teachers who were selected from preparatory schools in the Negev region, besides, the questionnaire was applied via websites to the targeted sample. The results showed that the total level of challenges facing distance learning in schools within the Negev region came at a High level, with an arithmetic average (3.818), as the Economic challenges area came first with an arithmetic average (4.208) and a High level, the Technological challenges area came second with an arithmetic average (4.119) and a high level, the Teacher-related challenges area came third with an arithmetic average (3.580) and a Medium level, and in the area Student-related challenges area came fourth with an Arithmetic average (3.365) and a Medium level. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (α = 0.05) in the averages of the study sample responses about the challenges facing distance learning in the schools within the Negev region attributed to the different levels of Gender and Academic qualification variables, while there were statistically significant differences at (α = 0.05) due to the difference in the Years of experience variable in favor of those with long experience.

Characteristics, Features of Development, Regional and Sectoral Determinants of High-tech Business in Russia

2017 ◽  
pp. 142-154 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Yusupova ◽  
S. Khalimova
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Performance Indicators ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Business Development ◽  
High Tech ◽  
Assessment Data ◽  
High Tech Sector ◽  
Fast Growing ◽  
High Level

The paper deals with the research devoted to characteristics of high tech business development in Russia. Companies’ performance indicators have been analyzed with the help of regression analysis and author’s scheme of leadership stability and sustainability assessment. Data provided by Russia’s Fast Growing High-Tech Companies’ National Rating (TechUp) during 2012-2016 were used. The results have revealed that the high tech sector is characterized by high level of uncertainty. Limited number of regions and sectors which form the basis for high tech business have been defined. Relationship between innovation activity’s indicators and export potential is determined.

Procurement Analytics: Enabling Data Architectures in the Age of Big Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Goul ◽  
T. S. Raghu ◽  
Ziru Li
Keyword(s):  
Big Data ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Space ◽  
Prescriptive Analytics ◽  
Data Architecture ◽  
The Future ◽  
High Level ◽  
Area Data

As procurement organizations increasingly move from a cost-and-efficiency emphasis to a profit-and-growth emphasis, flexible data architecture will become an integral part of a procurement analytics strategy. It is therefore imperative for procurement leaders to understand and address digitization trends in supply chains and to develop strategies to create robust data architecture and analytics strategies for the future. This chapter assesses and examines the ways companies can organize their procurement data architectures in the big data space to mitigate current limitations and to lay foundations for the discovery of new insights. It sets out to understand and define the levels of maturity in procurement organizations as they pertain to the capture, curation, exploitation, and management of procurement data. The chapter then develops a framework for articulating the value proposition of moving between maturity levels and examines what the future entails for companies with mature data architectures. In addition to surveying the practitioner and academic research literature on procurement data analytics, the chapter presents detailed and structured interviews with over fifteen procurement experts from companies around the globe. The chapter finds several important and useful strategies that have helped procurement organizations design strategic roadmaps for the development of robust data architectures. It then further identifies four archetype procurement area data architecture contexts. In addition, this chapter details exemplary high-level mature data architecture for each archetype and examines the critical assumptions underlying each one. Data architectures built for the future need a design approach that supports both descriptive and real-time, prescriptive analytics.

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