scholarly journals Representation of value and meaning in the structure of vandalism: an empirical study

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 80-85
Author(s):  
Kirill V. Zlokazov
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Young People ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Current State ◽  
Subjective Value ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Relationship

The article is devoted to predicting and preventing urban vandalism. In the article described current state of research on structure of vandalism – motives, attitudes, ideas. It is shown that the activity approach can serve as a theoretical basis for study of the internal plan of vandal actions. On its basis, a theoretical model is determined, including the motive of vandalism and the ideas that regulate its implementation. These are the subjective value of vandal action and value that subject attaches to vandal action. The organisation, procedure and results of empirical research are described. Using a sample of young people living in 106 Russian cities (n = 650 people), we study the relationship between subjective ideas about the ability to commit a vandal act, its motives, attributed value and meaning. The results show that there is a conjugate effect of these representations on subjective ability to behave like a vandal. Their interpretation shows the presence of opposite approaches to the assessment of vandalism – from rejection to acceptance.

scholarly journals The influence of temperature on methane adsorption in coal: A review and statistical analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 745-763 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhijun Wang ◽  
Xiaojuan Wang ◽  
Weiqin Zuo ◽  
Xiaotong Ma ◽  
Ning Li
Keyword(s):  
Coalbed Methane ◽  
Methane Adsorption ◽  
Gas Content ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Current State ◽  
Influence Of Temperature On ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Increasing Temperature ◽  
The Relationship

The capacity of coal to adsorb methane is greatly affected by temperature and, in recent years, temperature-dependent adsorption has been studied by many researchers. Even so, comprehensive conclusions have not been reached and conflicting experimental results are common. This paper reviews the current state of research regarding the temperature-dependent adsorption of methane in coal and catalogs the conclusions from experiments conducted on that subject by 28 researchers, as published between 1995 and 2017. Probability theory and statistics are used to show that the conclusion generally accepted by most researchers is that the amount of methane adsorbed by coal decreases with increasing temperature. It is highly likely that the Langmuir volume decreases as the temperature rises, and it is also probable that the Langmuir pressure increases at higher temperatures. Equations are presented that express the relationships between methane adsorption, Langmuir volume, Langmuir pressure, and temperature. Future research should be directed toward determining the relationship between Langmuir pressure and temperature. The results of the study presented herein provide a theoretical basis for predicting the gas content in coal seams and improving the efficiency of coalbed methane development.

Corporate social responsibility and financial analysts: a review of the literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 183-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne-Kathrin Hinze ◽  
Franziska Sump
Keyword(s):  
Financial Analysts ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Analyst Coverage ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Current State ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Csr Engagement

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to systematise the current state of research on the association between companies’ corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement and financial analysts’ company assessment. Additionally, it aims to identify fruitful directions for future research that contribute to a further exploration of the link between CSR and financial analysts.Design/methodology/approachThis study reviews and synthesises existing research on CSR and financial analysts. Based on the research question, “What is the relationship between CSR engagement and financial analysts’ metrics?,” the authors conduct a systematic literature review. The authors search three major databases and use an extensive search term to ensure exhaustive coverage of the field. The paper then systemises the current state of research and identifies knowledge gaps and potential directions for future research.FindingsThe review of existing research shows that several studies confirm a positive link between CSR performance and analyst coverage, suggesting that external monitoring through analysts incentivises companies to enhance their CSR engagement. Further, results indicate that a company’s involvement in “sin” industries is linked to lower analyst coverage. Besides, a higher level of CSR disclosure is positively associated with analyst forecast accuracy, thus indicating that the provision of CSR-related information is linked to an enhanced information environment. High levels of CSR performance are associated with more positive recommendations from analysts. However, recent surveys and interview studies on analysts’ perceptions of CSR fail to uniformly support an increasing interest in CSR.Research limitations/implicationsFor a better understanding of the link between CSR engagement and financial analysts, two fruitful directions for future research are observed. First, future research designs should clearly differentiate between CSR disclosure and CSR performance and take account of interdependencies between them. Second, studies should address behavioural insights into how analysts process information and the influence of individual analyst characteristics on the link between CSR engagement and an analyst’s assessment of a company.Originality/valueThis study is the first to review the literature on the relationship between CSR and financial analysts. The association between CSR and financial analysts is particularly interesting given the pivotal role financial analysts play as information intermediaries in financial markets. This study delivers an in-depth understanding of existing studies and their theoretical underpinnings. Based on the existing literature, this paper develops innovative directions for future research.

scholarly journals Leaders who empower: a gateway to radical innovation

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18
Author(s):  
Emilio Domínguez-Escrig ◽  
Francisco Fermín Mallén Broch ◽  
Rafael Lapiedra Alcamí ◽  
Ricardo Chiva Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Radical Innovation ◽  
Structural Equations ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract The main goal of the current study is to analyze the relationship between leaders' empowerment, radical innovation and organizational performance. A total of 300 Spanish companies participated in the study. In total, 600 valid questionnaires were obtained. Structural equations were used to validate the proposed hypotheses. Two different respondents in each company were selected to provide information. All the hypotheses proposed in the theoretical model were confirmed. This research provides empirical evidence of the relationship between leaders' empowerment and organizational performance, highlighting the mediation role played by radical innovation. Leaders who empower, promote radical innovation and, in turn, performance. To our knowledge, this is the first empirical study that analyzes the effect of leader's empowerment on radical innovation. Although in the former literature there are evidences of a positive relationship between empowerment and innovation, there are no studies that differentiate between innovation typologies.

A Critical Review of Recovered Memories in Psychotherapy: Part I—Trauma and Memory

1996 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 201-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joel Paris
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Research ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Recovered Memories ◽  
Repressed Memories ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Objective: The theoretical basis of the use of recovered memories in psychotherapy will be critically examined. Method: Literature will be reviewed on the nature of normal memory, and on the relationship of trauma to memory. Results: Normal memories are surprisingly inaccurate. There is little evidence that normal memories can be repressed. There is no evidence that trauma makes repression more likely. Conclusions: “Recovery” of repressed memories is not consistent with the findings of empirical research.

scholarly journals TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND ITS THEORETICAL BASIS FOR TRADING ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-64
Author(s):  
Maria Lyakina ◽  
Blagovesta Koyundzhiyska-Davidkova ◽  
Jozsef Popp
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Value Added ◽  
Technical Analysis ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Financial Derivatives ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Current State ◽  
Activity Management ◽  
State Of Research

Research background: In today's era of modern technology, traditional and new methods as well as processes and technologies increasingly contrast. In the first chapter, we focused on a detailed description of the first historical changes in the emergence of trade and financial derivatives. We also identified and described the emergence of specialised trading and stock exchange locations. We continued with a description of the basic methods of analysis and focused on the basics of technical analysis. In the next chapter, we evaluated the current state of research in this area and, based on previous research, we classified and structured individual studies. Purpose of the article: The aim of our contribution is to examine, in detail, the basics and current research in the field of technical analysis. Methods: We consider the inconsistent results of the studies analysed to be very interesting. We consider the unsystematic and inconsistent methodology of the assessment of individual studies to be a major problem. As we mentioned in the article, in many instances the studies analysed focused only on individual aspects of technical analysis and evaluated the final results of the business process. Findings & Value added: In other cases, the results were skewed, mainly due to the nonacceptance of transaction costs or due to risk abstraction. However, despite such results, technical analysis as such can be a valuable tool for predicting price movements. Subsequently, we described our findings, interpreted them, and identified their limitations. We consider the aim of the study to have been met, and believe that it will be beneficial in the field of research on this issue.

scholarly journals Research of the Relationship Between Perfectionism and Feelings of Loneliness of Youths

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Blynova ◽  
Tetyana Kostenko ◽  
Yurii Nesin ◽  
Olena Fedorova ◽  
Olena Chaban ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Young Men ◽  
Empirical Results ◽  
Theoretical Substantiation ◽  
The Individual ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Mass Formation

The purpose of the study is a theoretical substantiation and empirical study of the psychological content parameters of the relationship between perfectionism and feelings of loneliness in youth. A new view of modern reality with its constant changes and increased requirements for the functioning of the individual in society has been substantiated. It is noted that such a view provokes the mass formation and spread of perfectionism and loneliness. It is noted that every day more and more people, especially young people, suffer from the imperfections of this world and the feeling of isolation from others. It has been established that socially conditioned perfectionism, concern for mistakes, doubts about one’s own actions and self-criticism have a positive significant connection with the feeling of loneliness in youth (p<.01). However, rigid perfectionism and self-centered perfectionism are inversely related to feelings of loneliness. It was found that young men are largely prone to self-centered perfectionism (p<.01). A pronounced high level of loneliness was observed in n=18 subjects. Attention has been drawn to the fact that doubts about one’s own actions and concern for mistakes inevitably provoke feelings of loneliness. Emphasis has been placed on important areas of actualization of empirical results in order to develop constructive perfectionism. It has been noted that the results obtained should be operationalized in educational and professional training of students-psychologists.

scholarly journals Attitude Transference Among Adolescents: The Relationship Between Injunctive Classroom Norms and Individual Antisocial Attitudes

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 206-224
Author(s):  
Verena Hofmann ◽  
Christoph M. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Antisocial Behavior ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
School Students ◽  
Classroom Norms ◽  
Delinquent Behaviors ◽  
Reciprocal Influence ◽  
Current State ◽  
Antisocial Attitudes ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Relationship

Cognition plays a major role in the development of antisocial behavior. The aim of this study was to extend the current state of research regarding the mechanisms of negative peer influence in adolescence by testing whether aggregated classroom attitudes (injunctive norms) predict individual attitudes toward antisocial behavior and vice versa. For that purpose, attitudes toward a broad range of aggressive and delinquent behaviors were assessed in 864 lower secondary school students in Switzerland. The survey took place at 4 measurement points, spanning Grade 7 to Grade 9. The reciprocal influence between group norms and individual attitudes was tested in a lagged multilevel model for change. Results indicated that injunctive classroom norms predicted subsequent individual attitudes but that individual attitudes did not predict subsequent classroom norms, even if student’s social dominance status was included in the model as a moderator.

E-Governance and Social Inclusion of Entrepreneurship and Businesses

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-25
Author(s):  
Olga Tikhomirova
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Technological Environment ◽  
Digital Resources ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Current State

This study offers an overview of the current state of conceptual and empirical research at the interface of e-business and entrepreneurship. Researchers and professionals are provided with concepts and current research into the field of e-governance and in fostering e-business concepts in an entrepreneurial environment. The authors investigated e-government initiatives in a modern, technological environment, exploring both benefits and challenges due to various technical, organizational, social, and contextual factors. Interactions between political/state decision makers and entrepreneurs were studied to develop e-business and e-entrepreneurship concepts in a digital economy. As businesses and state institutions use information and digital technologies for development and functioning, there is a need to develop and understand the main criteria of effectiveness of state digital resources and e-governance as a whole. Based on an empirical study, the researchers propose a system of assessing the quality of electronic resources for entrepreneurship.

Religion, Virtues, and Health

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neal M. Krause
Keyword(s):  
Empirical Study ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Theory Construction ◽  
Conceptual Scheme ◽  
Religion And Health ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
The Relationship

The literature on the relationship between religion and health is vast, but it is in a state of disarray. One empirical study has been piled upon another, while little effort has been made to integrate them into a more tightly knit theoretical whole. This book was designed to address this problem. It is the product of 40 years of empirical research, hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, and countless hours of deep reflection. This volume contributes to the literature in three ways: (1) a unique approach to theory construction and model development is presented that is designed to produce a conceptual scheme that is evidence based and empirically verifiable; (2) a new construct—communities of faith—that has largely been overlooked in empirical studies on religion is introduced; and (3) the need is highlighted for a no-holds-barred discussion of how to practice one’s research craft.

The association between nonsuicidal and suicidal self-injurious behaviors: A systematic review and expanded theoretical model

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brooke A. Ammerman ◽  
Taylor A. Burke ◽  
Caitlin M. O'Loughlin ◽  
Rebecca Hammond
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Suicidal Behavior ◽  
Pathway Model ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
The Past ◽  
Self Injury ◽  
Potential Factors ◽  
The Relationship

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is one of the strongest predictors of suicidal behavior. Despite this, the field still has a limited understanding of the mechanisms by which this relationship is conferred. As there has been a proliferation of research in this area over the past decade, an updated systematic review of the empirical research examining potential factors driving the relationship between NSSI and suicide-related outcomes is needed to move the field forward. We identified only 18 studies examining moderators or mediators of the relationship. Research to date does little to improve our understanding of the robust, prospective relationship between NSSI and suicide outcomes, highlighting a foundational gap in both the empirical and theoretical literature. Thus, we propose the Nonsuicidal to Suicidal Self-Injury Pathway Model, an expanded theoretical model of this relationship drawing on extant theory and empirical research, as well as discuss future directions for work in this area.

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