scholarly journals Relationship among the Actors and Levels of Trust in Secondary Education Centers of the Guayaquil Canton (Ecuador)

2019 ◽  
pp. 184-202
Author(s):  
Mónica Rebeca Franco Pombo ◽  
María del Mar Fernández Martínez ◽  
Antonio Luque de la Rosa ◽  
Rafaela Gutiérrez Cáceres
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Comparative Investigation ◽  
Quality Of Results ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Institutional Climate ◽  
The Public ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Negative Perceptions ◽  
The Relationship

The public policy of Ecuador has placed the improvement of educational quality as one of the main objectives of government management. The climate-school constructs, organizational climate, work climate, and institutional climate, are used in different environments to accentuate the importance of the relationship established between a management environment ­ factor and the quality of results in organizations. Throughout this study, the objective has been to analyze the variations in the relationship among the actors, and the levels of trust between the actors of the school organizational climate, according to the socioeconomic level, the role played in the educational community, or the type of socio-educational center.  The study follows a new approach of an experimental, descriptive-comparative investigation, using techniques such as the survey, the interview, and the discussion group, adjusting to the mixed methodology according to the objectives and sense of the research proposed. In consideration of the results, we will appreciate that the relationships between the actors and the confidence levels of the actors show mostly positive indicators based on the responses of the participants in the study. However, the percentage of negative perceptions (24.34%) is a factor to consider, since it might suggest that these perceptions underlie indicators of distrust that should be taken into account for any future interventions. In conclusion, the schools participating in this study have built a mostly positive school organizational climate, which generates favorable spaces for innovation and change processes.

The Relationship Between Government Popularity and Approval for the Government's Record in the United Kingdom

1985 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 165-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Hudson
Keyword(s):  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
State Of The Economy ◽  
Degree Of Stability ◽  
Key Variables ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Opinion Polls

The past decade has seen the growth of a considerable literature on the link between government popularity, as reflected by the proportion of the public indicating their intention to vote for the government in opinion polls, and the state of the economy, as represented by certain key variables. The work began in the early 1970s with articles by Goodhart and Bhansali, Mueller, and Kramer. It continued through the decade; some of the more recent contributions can be found in a set of readings edited by Hibbs and Fassbender. However, despite the amount and quality of this work, problems remain. Principal amongst these, as Chrystal and Alt have pointed out, is the inability to estimate a relationship which exhibits any degree of stability either over time or between researchers. Nearly all the studies have been successful in finding a significant relationship for specific time periods, but when these are extended, or when the function is used to forecast outside the original estimation period, the relationship appears to break down.

scholarly journals Journalism and Numeracy in Context: Four Case Studies

Numeracy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Data ◽  
Quantitative Literacy ◽  
News Production ◽  
News Reporting ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
The Public ◽  
News Reports ◽  
Reporting Process ◽  
The Relationship

Although research into the relationship between quantitative literacy (QL) and news reporting is sparse, the consensus among researchers is that journalists tend not to place QL very highly among their professional values and that journalism suffers as a consequence. This paper is an attempt to provide concrete examples of the ways in which news reports systemically misinterpret, misrepresent, or misuse numerical data as part of the reporting process. Drawing on scenarios ranging from elections and healthcare to the mundane world of food preparation, it shows how a lack of rigour in the fields of reporting and news production can lead to a diminution in the quality of journalism presented to the public. It is argued that while the effect of this can sometimes be trivial, on occasion it is literally a matter of life and death.

scholarly journals Intervención pública en el paisaje urbano en Madrid. Un informe = Public intervention in the urban landscape in Madrid. A report

2019 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Antonio Díaz Sotelo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Activity ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Public Intervention ◽  
The Public ◽  
Historic Center ◽  
Commercial Landscape ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
The City

ResumenEl objeto de este texto es la exposición y análisis de los procedimientos de intervención pública en el paisaje urbano de la ciudad de Madrid. El objetivo último de ese análisis es identificar el modelo público para el paisaje urbano en Madrid.  Este texto se centra en la exposición analítica de documentos oficiales antes que en sus conclusiones definitivas, por lo que le corresponde la denominación de Informe.  Este informe se organiza en dos partes: una exposición teórica que enmarca el posterior análisis de instrumentos administrativos de intervención en el paisaje.  Se concibe como parte de la investigación de Tesis Doctoral titulada “Transformación Reciente del Paisaje Comercial en el Centro Histórico”, acotada en un marco temporal de apenas diez años, marcado por la crisis y la desregulación económica, y en un marco territorial limitado al centro histórico de Madrid. Esa investigación se enmarca en una reflexión general sobre la relación entre actividad económica y paisaje urbano. El interés de este informe para la investigación es sobre la utilidad de ese modelo público para el paisaje urbano en Madrid como parámetro para valorar la rentabilidad de los esfuerzos públicos y privados en la mejora de la calidad del paisaje urbano.AbstractThe purpose of this text is the exhibition and analysis of public intervention procedures in the urban landscape of the city of Madrid. The ultimate goal of this analysis is to identify the public model for the urban landscape in Madrid. This text focuses on the analytical exposition of official documents rather than on their final conclusions, for which reason the denomination of Report corresponds. This report is organized in two parts: a theoretical exposition that frames the subsequent analysis of administrative instruments of intervention in the landscape. It is conceived as part of the Doctoral Thesis research titled "Recent Transformation of the Commercial Landscape in the Historic Center", bounded within a period of just ten years, marked by the crisis and economic deregulation, and in a territorial framework limited to the historic center of Madrid. This research is part of a general reflexion on the relationship between economic activity and urban landscape. The interest of this report for the investigation is about the utility of that public model for the urban landscape in Madrid as a parameter to assess the profitability of public and private efforts in improving the quality of the urban landscape.

New perspectives for physiotherapy education concerning assistive technology solutions as valid options to enhance functioning and quality of life

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A C Martins ◽  
P Francisco
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Impact ◽  
New Approach ◽  
Wheelchair Users ◽  
Service Characteristics ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Basic Level ◽  
And Training

Abstract Introduction Recognizing that AT service characteristics, including knowledge and reasoning of providers, play a potential role in the appropriated selection and training, with impact on the psychosocial domains of QoL. In Portugal, AT services are detected to be ineffective concerning evaluation, recommendation, advocacy, training and outcome measuring, what could be a reason for these findings. Objectives To investigate the relationship between AT services characteristics and psychosocial impact of the wheelchairs on users QoL to get insights to new approach models in physiotherapy. Methodology Procedures included answering to self-administered questionnaires at their own. The dependent variable was the psychosocial impact of assistive devices (PIADS) and the independent variables were satisfaction with AT (QUEST) and AT service characteristics. Results Participants were 184 wheelchair users for more than one year with diverse diagnosis; age M = 37.3 years, recruited at physiotherapy/rehabilitation settings in Portugal. Wheelchair users are more satisfied with devices than with AT services. Correlations between psychosocial impact of wheelchair are moderate regarding the satisfaction of device dimension, measured by QUEST. No corrections were found to satisfaction with service dimension Manual wheelchair users scored lower psychosocial impact than motorized wheelchair users and that difference was statistically significant. Conclusion PT should be aware of the newest high technology devices introduced on the market, payment sources and state AT programs as well as destigmatize dependence associated to AT. We got significant insights to AT field and to the development of PT curriculum; PT students need more than the basic level of knowledge and training they achieved at school to feel prepared to provide AT services. After graduation, PTs need continuing education on AT. Strategies are discussed on this report.

Does incivility impact the quality of work-life and ethical climate of nurses?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-319 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yariv Itzkovich ◽  
Niva Dolev ◽  
Moran Shnapper-Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Ethical Climate ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Perceived Quality ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Quality Of Work Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
The Relationship

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to assess the relationship between incivility and two organizational and personal attitudes, namely, perceived ethical climate and perceived quality of work-life of nurses, in the framework of organizational climate.Design/methodology/approachQuantitative data of 148 nurses working in a medium-sized hospital in Israel were collected. Furthermore, qualitative data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 nurses and 14 doctors from the same hospital, constructing a mixed-method approach.FindingsFindings revealed that witnessing or experiencing incivility affected the nurses' perception of the ethical climate of their work unit and their perceived quality of their work-life. Additionally, we found that the relationship between incivility and nurses' perceived quality of work-life was partially mediated through their perceived ethical climate. The qualitative data supported some of the findings.Originality/valueThe article stretches the incivility theory beyond its dyadic boundaries, prominently showing the spillover effect of incivility as an organizational problem. Additionally, it offers some evidence-based support for the multidimensionality of incivility, strengthening the need for a construct cleanup.

scholarly journals Analysis of the organizational climate assessment on the example of employees of the textile industry

2018 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 01013
Author(s):  
Jacek Grodzicki ◽  
Bożena Kłusek-Wojciszke
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Textile Industry ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Quality Of Work ◽  
Climate Assessment ◽  
Reduce Energy Consumption ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Relationship

Harmonization of the relationship between society, economy, and nature requires both the development of more environmentally friendly technologies or restrictions on its exploitation, as well as a change in the way of life and work. This is particularly about improving the quality of work to reduce energy consumption and/or pollution. In this context, the issue of the organizational climate that determines job satisfaction and increasing cooperation towards sustainable development is of particular importance. The article presents the results of research on the organizational climate carried out on a selected group of students employed in textile industry enterprises. The analysis of the results allows us to state the high assessment of the climate at work in its individual spheres and a high level of trust in the management of the organization.

Editorial

2007 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tade M Spranger
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cell ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
Publish Or Perish ◽  
The Public ◽  
Legal Standards ◽  
Law And Ethics ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractBoth the confidence of the international scientific community and the public hopes risen by stem cell technology were shaken one year ago by what is called the Korean stem cell scandal. The forgery conducted by one of Korea's major scientists led to several fundamental questions. Some of them refer to ethical aspects, while others concern legal facets: Are law and ethics really able to control scientific research in the field of biotechnology and biomedicine ? Which effects are exerted by the ”publish or perish” policy as well as the commercialisation of basic research on the quality of scientific work ? Is the practical relevance of stem cell research overestimated ? Has the relationship between principal researchers and their staff to be reviewed or even controlled according to tightened ethical and legal standards ?

scholarly journals The Metamorphosis of Performing Arts

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 173-186
Author(s):  
Cristina Todi
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Technological Progress ◽  
Live Performance ◽  
Special Effects ◽  
The Public ◽  
Paradigm Development ◽  
Performing Art ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract This article examines the relationship between performing arts, the multidisciplinary aspect of them, thereafter seeking to address a few similarities and differences in approaching a live performance. The confluence between ballet, theatre and opera is obvious and a brief overview of the main interlaced stages in the development of performing arts will also prove that they have always been related and dependant on one another. Every performing art crosses its boundaries and not only does it explore issues or topics specific to the other arts, but it also uses their tools. Thus, this article integrates a few contemporary tendencies of intersection in performing arts, mainly the pervasive presence of ballet and theatre. Subsequently, in considering live performance, the impact on the audience is also assessed, as well as the harmony of perception created between the performer and the public. Further on, the paradigm development in performing arts is determined due to the augmenting of the new technological tools being used. The aim of using these tools is to create special effects that emphasize the quality of the performance. In addition to a comprehensive influence, this article explains how contemporary social and political changes, scientific and technological progress have determined more changes in the performing arts than they had in the previous centuries.

scholarly journals Quality of higher education and incidence of learning styles

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-148
Author(s):  
Nuri Mohamad M. Otman
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Styles ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Quality Of Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
Higher Education Organizations ◽  
The Relationship

This study presents a review of the Quality of Higher Education through the incidence of learning styles. The quality is important l element the private sector, as well as for the public sector since it evaluates services, supply and working conditions, and the relationship with the environment where they carry out their activities. Therefore, higher education organizations cannot be exempt from the importance of quality. However, there are several factors that affect the quality of education, being one of the most important learning styles. Generally, from this background, the main objective of this study to define the role and quality concepts of higher education the analysis of the key aspects of quality assurance and its relationship with student learning styles, by briefly reviewing the literature in this regard that allows for defining this relationship and its importance. The results showed through these studies that there is no single style of learning, and that this must be flexible within the classroom to improve the educational experience of students, but that this cannot lead to the choice of a single style considered as suitable.

scholarly journals The Relationship Between the Leadership Styles and the Organizational Climate in Public Schools in Amman

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 97
Author(s):  
Osama Abdel Fattah ◽  
Ayed Zureigat ◽  
Alaa Elayyan
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Organizational Climate ◽  
Leadership Styles ◽  
Leadership Style ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Average Effect ◽  
Democratic Leadership ◽  
The Public ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Relationship

This study aimed at identifying the prevailing leadership styles of managers, the organizational environment prevailing in the public schools in Amman, furthermore the relation between these leadership styles and the organizational climate. Thus, the researchers used the descriptive approach on a sample consisting of (55) teachers of the physical education in these schools, of experience between (10-15) years. Collecting the study data, a questionnaire of the leadership style (Shehadeh, 2008) was used after been modified. It consisted of (2) domains (the dictatorial style, the democratic style) with (15) paragraphs. In addition, the questionnaire of (Ahmed, 2008) was modified to measure the organizational climate. It consisted of (4) domains (communication, organization, working conditions, administrative laws) with (20) paragraphs. However, the five-dimensional Likert scale was used in both tools. The results showed that the dominant pattern in the public schools in Amman is the dictatorial pattern, with mean average of (4), which affected the organizational climate in these schools of an average effect of (2.79). The results also showed a positive correlation between the democratic leadership and the organizational climate (0.61). Accordingly, this research concluded that the leadership style based on consultation, participation in decision-making and teachers’ personal value esteem has a significant role in the organizational climate.

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