scholarly journals IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ON INDIVIDUAL HEARING PROBLEMS. A CRITICAL LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
JAMES OLUBWA
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Environmental Noise ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Normal Person ◽  
Sound Levels ◽  
Extent Of Damage ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Critical Literature ◽  
Hearing Problems

Purpose: A normal person cannot perceive sound to its minimum level of 0 dB or the sound of rustling leaves. Persons with excellent hearing capabilities can receive sound levels as low as 15 dB. On the higher end, sound levels that exceed 85 dB can cause damage as bad as permanent hearing damage. The period spent around loud sound determines the extent of damage that will occur. The calmer the sound, the longer one can withstand it without any alarming effect. The general objective of the study was to access the impact of environmental noise on individual hearing problems. A critical literature review Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps. Findings: The study concludes that safety practices that can assist in preventing hearing losses and other harmful effects call for personal, physician, and administrative engagement. Administratively, employers have an obligation to provide safety devices that prevent hearing loss or impairment. Employers should provide personal protective equipment to abate noise levels and that employers should give all employees an opportunity select hearing protectors that vary from entire head enclosures, canal caps, earplugs, to ear mugs. Recommendations: The study suggested that that personal hearing protective devices use should be enforced through education and inbuilt administrative mechanisms. Only consistent long term use of prevention produces positive impact. It is also recommended that utilization of safety strategies like shift rotations, leave scheduling, acoustic sound proofing of offices, quiet machinery and other strategies be enhanced through deliberate administrative effort. Keywords:  impact, environmental, noise, individual, hearing problems

scholarly journals Impact of Government Debt on Economic Growth in Kenya: A Critical Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 240
Author(s):  
Silveria Mukwandiga Murungi ◽  
Kennedy Okiro
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Government Debt ◽  
Joint Effect ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
Macroeconomic Variables ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Critical Literature ◽  
Regulatory Reforms

The study examined the impact of government debt on economic growth through extensive review of relevant theoretical and empirical literature. Governments borrow to cover budget deficits. The debt is obtained either from the domestic market or from external sources. Government debt by Greece proved to be bad for the economy while government debt by USA which has the highest debt in the world proved to be manageable. This led to the need to examine the impact of government debt on economic growth in Kenya. The major theories examined included Adolph Wagner’s law of increasing state activity, the debt overhang theory, crowding out theory and the Ricardian equivalence theory. The main objective of the critical literature review was to review the literature done on the impact of government debt on economic growth while the specific objectives were to examine the impact of government debt on economic growth, to investigate the effects of macroeconomic variables on the relationship between government debt and economic growth, to establish the effects of regulatory reforms on the relationship between government debt and economic growth, and to review the joint effect of macroeconomic variables and regulatory reforms on government debt and economic growth. The majority of the findings from the literature reviewed on government debt indicated that there was an impact of government debt on economic growth; some showed a positive economic growth while others showed a negative economic growth.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF THE METHODS IN IMPACT STUDIES

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (02) ◽  
pp. 123-151 ◽  
Author(s):  
MICHAEL LORZ ◽  
SUSAN MUELLER ◽  
THIERRY VOLERY
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Entrepreneurship Education ◽  
Impact Studies ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitudes ◽  
The Impact

The majority of studies that analyze the impact of entrepreneurship education on entrepreneurial attitudes, intentions, and venture activities report positive influences. However, several scholars have recently cast doubts about research methods and the generalizability of entrepreneurship education impact studies. In this study, we conducted a systematic literature review of the methods used in entrepreneurship education impact studies. Our results uncover significant methodological deficiencies and question the overwhelmingly positive impact of entrepreneurship education. Based on this evidence, we propose a series of recommendations to improve the reliability and validity of entrepreneurship education impact studies and we outline promising topics which are currently under-researched.

scholarly journals Impact of Social Media Applications on Small Business Entrepreneurs

2016 ◽  
Vol 02 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Malik Shahzad Shabbir ◽  
Muhammad Saarim Ghazi ◽  
Atta Rasool Mehmood ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Business Owners ◽  
Small Business Owners ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Media Applications ◽  
The Impact

The main objective of this paper is to investigate the impact of social media applications on small business entrepreneurs. It also examines how small business owners are motivated to use social media applications. Social media has completely transformed the way businesses are done. Social media applications in the present time have become the most efficient and effective tool for small business entrepreneurs, and normally all small businesses use social media platforms for the advertising and publicity of their products and services. They make fan pages for their followers, and they warmly welcome their suggestions and opinions, which help in improving their businesses. However, based on literature review, we conclude that there is a positive impact of social media applications on small business entrepreneurs as well as they are highly motivated to use these platforms.

scholarly journals The Impact of Public Expenditure on Economic Growth: A Review of International Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 81-101
Author(s):  
Sheilla Nyasha ◽  
Nicholas M. Odhiambo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Empirical Evidence ◽  
Government Spending ◽  
Public Expenditure ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Government Expenditure ◽  
Empirical Literature ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Research background: Although a number of studies have been conducted on the relationship between public expenditure and economic growth, it is difficult to tell with certainty whether or not an increase in public expenditure is good for economic growth. This lack of consensus on the results of the previous empirical findings makes this study of paramount importance as we take stock of the available empirical evidence from the 1980s to date. Purpose: In this paper, theoretical and empirical literature on the relationship between government expenditure and economic growth has been reviewed in detail. Focus was placed on the review of literature that assessed the impact of government spending on economic growth. Research Methodology: This study grouped studies on the impact of public expenditure on economic growth based on their results. Three groups emerged – positive impact, negative impact and no impact. This was followed by a review of each relevant study and an evaluation of which outcome was more prevalent among the existing studies on the subject. Results: The literature reviewed has shown that the impact of government spending on economic growth is not clear cut. It varies from positive to negative; with some studies even finding no impact. Although the impact of government spending on economic growth was found to be inconclusive, the scale tilts towards a positive impact. Novelty: The study provides an insight into the relationship between public expenditure and economic growth based on a comprehensive review of previous empirical evidence across various countries since the 1980s.

ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF ILLEGAL AMBER MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT OF RIVNE OBLAST

2020 ◽  
pp. 308-314
Author(s):  
Oleh Kachanovskyi ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Soil Layer ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
The State ◽  
Northwestern Part ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Illegal Mining ◽  
Extent Of Damage ◽  
The Impact

Research rationale. The current state of the natural environment in the northwestern part of Ukrainian Polissia is characterized by a huge-scale changes in cultivated lands. The reasons for the disturbance of the structure of natural landscapes are the unauthorized extraction of gemstones, in particular, amber. Problem statement. For Ukraine, this issue has become particularly acute as the environmental consequences of illegal mining are quite disastrous as far as the disturbed biotopes cannot be restored to their original state in a natural way without human intervention, thus they need to be recultivated. Analysis of recent studies and publications. The researches that cover the agenda include the issues of monitoring and determination of locations of lands disturbed due to illegal amber mining as well as the use and classification of lands disturbed as a result of mining industry’s activities. Uninvestigated parts of general matters defining. The introduction of an economic and legal mechanism for compensating by the violator for damage caused by illegal amber mining and the failure to carry out land reclamation after the completion of mining operations will ensure more effective protection of the interests of the state and territorial communities as well as the rights of owners and exploiters of land plots, and will have a positive impact on reducing breaches of law in the area of land utilization. Objective of the research. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact on the environmental condition of the Rivne oblast as well as economic assessment of the extent of damage caused by illegal gemstones mining. Statement of basic materials. Obvious signs of negative anthropogenic impact related to unauthorized use of subsurface resources have been established, namely: the unauthorized removal of the fertile soil layer, excitation of the entire structure of the soil cover, hydrological regime, geological structure of the subsoil area, destroyed vegetation. At the same time, disturbance of land, both for forest and agricultural purposes of various forms of ownership. Following the researches, the extent of damage and compensation to the state resulting from the illegal mining of gemstones was determined. Conclusions under the article. On the territory of the Ukrainian Polissa the technogenic sand massifs and badlands are being intensively formed, which area is constantly increasing. The spread of such formations on the lands of forestry and agricultural purposes creates a threatening ecological and economic situation throughout the region.

scholarly journals A Systematic Literature Review of Application Development to Realize Paperless Application in Indonesia: Sectors, Platforms, Impacts, and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 32
Author(s):  
Pulung Hendro Prastyo ◽  
Amin Siddiq Sumi ◽  
Sri Suning Kusumawardani
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Application Development ◽  
Continuous Training ◽  
Environmental Preservation ◽  
Government Education ◽  
The Government ◽  
Industry Sectors ◽  
The Impact

Going paperless is an ideal form of the information era with the advantages of being time-efficient, environmentally friendly, proper documentation management, and it is an important step to improve the perception of the organization in the environmental field. From the environmental perspective, paperless is a concrete step to reduce the use of trees for paper. The paperless concept has been proposed by the government and has been legally guaranteed, so various sectors have begun to implement the paperless concept such as in the government, education, and industry sectors. However, there has been limited research that studies how many sectors implement paperless applications, the platforms that are used to develop paperless applications, the impacts of using paperless applications and the challenges for Indonesia. Therefore, this study aims to find out more details in the use of paperless applications in terms of sectors, platforms, impacts, and challenges for Indonesia. The data used in this study are articles of journal accredited by Sinta discussing the development of paperless applications in the government, education, and industry sectors from 2010 to 2019. The data are analyzed using the Systematic Literature Review method (SLR). The results of this study indicate that the sector that constantly develops paperless applications is the education sector, while the dominant platform used to develop paperless applications is the website. The impact of using paperless applications has a positive impact both in terms of performance, budget savings, and solving environmental problems generated by paper waste. Paperless applications are the solution in the digital era in supporting environmental preservation. The challenge is how the government makes regulations to support paperless applications in all agencies and provides financial support to sectors in which the use of paper is classified as significant but lacks funds in implementing paperless applications. Paperless applications must also be easy to use, and users must be provided continuous training so that paperless applications can be implemented easier.

scholarly journals Direct, Indirect and Mixed Methods of Health Education By Nurse and Its Impact on Type 2 Diabetes Patients: A Literature review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emilia Erningwati Akoit ◽  
Moses Glorino Rumambo Pandin
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Physical Activity Monitoring ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the chronic non-communicable diseases that has currently been very common, in particular Diabetes Mellitus type 2 that threatens public health. It has been included in the category of the six biggest causes of worldwide death, but self-control of treatment and obedience to self-care is still low. One of the influencing factors is related to the lack of knowledge. Providing ongoing health education is one of the solutions or efforts to strengthen knowledge in type 2 diabetes. The aim was to identify the various health education methods currently used by nurses and their impacts on type 2 DM. The method used is a literature review. The literature was searched on data based on Scopus, Web of Science, SAGE, CINAHL with the keywords methods or interventions, education, health, nursing, and type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Fifteen (15) pieces of literature were considered to meet the criteria inclusion. Results: Three (3) types of health education methods used by nurses were identified: 1). Direct health education refers to providing education by nurses to patients through training, coaching, interviews, Focus Group Discussion (FGD), and home visits; 2). Indirect Health Education - using mobile phones; 3). The mix of direct health education and the use of mobile phone-based applications is carried out with the application of mobile health technology and nurse health coaching. The impact of providing health education by nurses to type 2 diabetic patients: increasing of knowledge, behavioral change on preventing diabetes complications, increasing self-efficacy, increasing self-care activities (diet management, physical activity, monitoring blood sugar levels, and foot care). Conclusion: various methods of health education carried out by nurses currently have a positive impact on improving and increasing self-care management and efforts to prevent complications in type 2 diabetes.

scholarly journals Institutions at the Interface of Urban Planning and Real Estate

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 17-30
Author(s):  
Tom Kauko
Keyword(s):  
Urban Planning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Real Estate ◽  
Institutional Effects ◽  
Symbiotic Relation ◽  
A Site ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Property Markets ◽  
Critical Literature

Abstract While being largely confined to different realms, planning and real estate also have a symbiotic relation. The logic of this relation varies in time and space, which makes the analysis of the balance between the two fields challenging. When we define these actions as institutions, potentially powerful analytic tools become available. This critical literature review examines some of the most relevant of them, in various specific institutional arenas, including the impact of planning on property markets and prices. The aim is to examine the role of institutions at the interface of urban planning and real estate. In other words, to see what kind of institutional effects are identifiable, whenever planning and property interests overlap. The conclusions suggest that a change in the urban fabric is likely to impact the possibility to use a site, and thereby also the value of land and built property.

scholarly journals Covid-19 Dan Pengaruhnya Terhadap Perilaku Hidup Bersih Masyarakat Muslim

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-124
Author(s):  
Amrullah Amrullah ◽  
Hasse Jubba ◽  
Siti Maysharah
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Daily Life ◽  
Muslim Population ◽  
Hygiene Behavior ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Ideal ◽  
Islamic Organizations

Coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19 forces society to adapt and change to encounter and stop its spread. Maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness is the method suggested by WHO and the government for dealing with the pandemic. Islam has taught about the virtue of cleanliness in the Quran and hadith long before the Covid-19 pandemic. Likewise, religious authorities such as the MUI issued a fatwa on the topic long before the coronavirus arrived in Indonesia. This research used the literature review method to understand Muslim society's awareness of cleanliness and the impact of Covid-19 on its behaviors. It discovered that the ideal expected of Islam to be aware of cleanliness still showed a gap over the reality that occurred, particularly in Indonesia, which has the world's largest Muslim population. However, the arrival of the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia has had a positive impact on personal cleanliness. According to a BPS survey, the majority of respondents are more likely to adopt hygiene behavior. Furthermore, Islamic organizations such as MUI, Muhammadiyah, and NU have long emphasized the importance of maintaining personal and environmental cleanliness. One of the lessons of the Covid-19 pandemic is the importance of cleanliness, particularly in daily life.

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