scholarly journals Expressing Confidence in Unions in Quebec and the Other Canadian Provinces: Similarities and Contrasts in Findings

2015 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 131-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Frangi ◽  
Marc-Antonin Hennebert
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
National Comparison ◽  
Similarities And Differences ◽  
Canadian Provinces ◽  
Positive Effect

This article examines changes in levels of confidence in unions and proposes an intra-national comparison between Quebec and the rest of Canada based on the analysis of the three most recent waves of the World Values Survey (WVS) database, of which Canada is part (i.e. 1990, 2000, 2006). After noting differences in the trends of confidence in unions in these two regions, we applied the same logistic regression model to both regions, based on the 2006 WVS wave, in order to bring out the determinants of the propensity of individuals to express confidence in unions. The results show both similarities and differences between the two regions. As for the similarities between Quebec and the rest of Canada, it should be noted that involvement in politics and the fact of being unionized had a positive effect on the respondents’ propensity to have confidence in unions whereas most of the socio-demographic variables had no significant effects. As for the differences, the fact of reporting a higher income had a significant negative impact in Quebec, but was not significant in the rest of Canada. The fact of supporting the NDP in the rest of Canada had a more structuring effect on the propensity of individuals to have confidence in unions than the fact of supporting the BQ in Quebec. Moreover, the greater the extent to which citizens in Quebec identified with left-leaning ideological positions, the more likely they were to have confidence in unions. Finally, the respondent’s level of education was not significant in the rest of Canada but,cetiris paribus, was highly significant and positively related to confidence in unions in Quebec.

Determinants of fertility in Russian families

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (6) ◽  
pp. 104-123
Author(s):  
Kamilya Sakhbetdinova
Keyword(s):  
Birth Rate ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Econometric Methods ◽  
Sociocultural Attitudes ◽  
The Family ◽  
Demographic Processes ◽  
Positive Effect ◽  
Demographic Policy

Competent demographic policy implies an understanding by the state of the economic, social, and demographic processes taking place in society. In earlier Russian and foreign studies, the authors found a number of fertility factors, however, the direction of influence of such determinants could be opposite. Aware of the special influence of sociocultural attitudes and values of the population on the number of children in a family, the author made an attempt to identify the determinants of fertility based on an empirical study of the World Values Survey. Using statistical and econometric methods, models that reflect the determinants of fertility in modern Russia were constructed. This work revealed a positive effect on the birth rate of religiosity, traditional views and the importance of the family for the respondent. Inversely related to the number of children in a family such factors as the level of education of the population and the value of leisure.

Citizens’ media use and the accuracy of their perceptions of electoral integrity

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-297 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hilde Coffé
Keyword(s):  
Multilevel Analysis ◽  
Press Freedom ◽  
The Internet ◽  
World Values Survey ◽  
Traditional Media ◽  
Combining Data ◽  
The World ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
Positive Effect

Combining data from the sixth wave (2010–2014) of the World Values Survey (WVS) and the 2012–2013 Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) expert survey, this study looks at the link between the frequency of citizens’ informational use of traditional media (newspapers, magazines, radio and TV) and the internet, and the accuracy of their perceptions of the electoral process, and investigates how this link varies depending on countries’ levels of press freedom. A multilevel analysis including data from 16 countries shows that the frequency of the use of traditional media has a significantly more positive effect on the accuracy of citizens’ perceptions of electoral integrity in countries with high levels of press freedom compared with countries with low levels of press freedom. The frequency of the use of the internet relates similarly to the accuracy of perceptions of electoral integrity in countries with high and low levels of press freedom.

scholarly journals Possibilities of Application Cement By-Pass Dust into the Garden Architecture Elements

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1033
Author(s):  
Lukáš Procházka ◽  
Barbara Vojvodíková ◽  
Jana Boháčová
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Low Ph ◽  
Alkali Activation ◽  
Park Use ◽  
Durability Properties ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Granulated Slag ◽  
Ph Increase ◽  
Positive Effect

This article deals with the possibility of using cement by-pass dust (CBPD) in the garden architecture elements, specifically in curbs for park use. To increase the positive effect on the environment, other secondary raw materials were also used in the research, specifically blast furnace granulated slag and silica fly ash. Mixtures were based on alkali activation, where cement as a binder was 100% replaced by raw materials with waste properties. In the research, properties of used materials and also the basic physical-mechanical and durability properties of prepared mixtures were determined Part of the research focused on the effect of the tested beams on the grassland planted around the beams. Any significant negative impact was not registered, except for low pH increase of soil. Infrared spectroscopy and thermal analysis were performed on selected samples. Testing has shown that the products are in accordance with the Czech standard requirements for concrete curbs in garden architecture. The samples did not pass only the scaling test, which is, however, a condition for concrete curbs used for roads. For garden architecture this test is not required.

scholarly journals PENGARUH NON PERFORMING LOAN (NPL) DAN LOAN TO DEPOSIT RATIO (LDR) TERHADAP RETURN ON ASSET (ROA) PADA PERUSAHAAN PERBANKAN YANG TERDAFTAR DI BURSA EFEK INDONESIA

2020 ◽  
pp. 220-230
Author(s):  
Randi Siregar ◽  
Sabeth Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Linear Regression ◽  
Multiple Linear Regression ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

The purpose of this research was conducted to know the influence of: (1) Simultaneous Non Performing Loan and Loan to Deposit Ratio against Return On Asset, (2) Partial Non-Performing Loan against Return On Asset and (3) partial Loan to Deposit against Return On Asset Corporate Banking the Go Public period 2010 – 2012.The research uses quantitative research plans. The research subject is a banking company that go public from 2014 – 2016 and the objects are Non Performing Loan, Loan to Deposit Ratio and Return On Asset.Data collected using documentation methods and analyzed with multiple linear regression analyses. The results showed that (1) Non Performing Loan and Loan to Deposit Ratio simultaneously had significant effect on Return On Asset.(2) Non Performing Loan partially negative effect on Return On Asset, (3) Loan to Deposit Ratio positively affects the Return On Asset of the banking company listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.The value of the coefficient of determination (adjusted R2) of 0.323 or 32.3%, this translates to 32.3% of ROA variations that can be explained by variations of independent variables of the NPL and LDR.The remaining 67.7% is explained by other reasons outside of the regression model.Based on the results of multiple linear regression analyses indicating that the NPL has a significant negative impact on ROA, LDR has a significant and positive effect on Roa, NPL and LDR.

Improving China's alfalfa industry development: an economic analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenxin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Arable Land ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

PurposeThis study analyzes the factors which affect the alfalfa cultivation acreage in China and estimates the development of alfalfa planting by the supply model.Design/methodology/approachBased on the characteristics and actual conditions of alfalfa cultivation in China, a naïve empirical model was created to analyze the impact of various influencing factors on the cultivation acreage of alfalfa.FindingsThe analysis of influential factors shows that China's alfalfa planting conforms to naïve price behavior. The prices of alfalfa and per capita arable land occupancy have a positive effect on the cultivation acreage, while the price of competitive crops and transportation costs have a negative effect on the production of alfalfa. Lastly, the 2012 alfalfa subsidy policy has a significant negative impact on alfalfa cultivation acreage.Research limitations/implicationsDue to the limited research on alfalfa supply in China, there is a lack of available research data and statistical data. A large number of data in this study are mainly indirect data derived and calculated from other industrial data. The measurement results may not be fully accurate.Originality/valueThis study represents the first empirical analysis of the characteristics of the factors influencing alfalfa cultivation acreage in China. The secondary data were used to analyze the influence of various control variables on the cultivation acreage of alfalfa, which is different from existing research.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS EFFECT OF CONFLICT ROLE, SOCIAL SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT AND IMPACT ON INTENTION TO QUIT

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 42
Author(s):  
M. Fajar Chilman Najib
Keyword(s):  
Human Resources ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Intention To Quit ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Positive Effect

Human resources (HR) is the only important organizational asset that can drive other resources. Human resources can affect the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization (Simamora, 2006). Secondary data in this research are: Data obtained from the management of PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri in the form of data turnover. Population in this research is employees of PT. Bank Syariah Mandiri Semarang, Jl. Pandanaran no. 90 a total of 137 employees. The method of collecting primary data is done by using documentation technique. Role conflict has a significant effect on the intention to quit. It is concluded that the greater the role conflict increases the intention to quit. The result of hypothesis 2 testing showing the role conflict has a positive effect on intention to quit is accepted, where high conflict can increase the intention to exit.Organizational support has a significant positive effect on commitment. It is concluded that the greater the support the organization increases its commitment. Organizational support has a significant negative impact on intention to quit. It is concluded that greater organizational support decreases the intention to quit. Commitment has a significant negative effect on intention to quit. It is concluded that the stronger the commitment can decrease the intention to quit.

Does cultural value affect board efficacy? Insights on international corporate governance

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (6) ◽  
pp. 1257-1268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nurunnabi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Religious Diversity ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Corporate Ethics ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Governance Practices ◽  
Significant Negative Impact

Purpose This study aims to investigate how culture can either reinforce or attenuate the board efficacy (a key element of corporate governance). Design/methodology/approach The study uses the data from the World Economic Forum (2006-2014) of 69 countries. The data were restricted to 69 countries because Hofstede et al. (2010) provided cultural value data from 111 countries. However, the data from 42 countries were incomplete for Hofstede et al.’s four dimensions. Findings The study is the first to show that more religious diversity has a significant negative impact on stronger board efficacy in evaluating corporate governance practices. The results also indicate that more uncertainty avoidance in a country has a significant negative impact and corporate ethics and auditing standards have a positive impact on board efficacy. Originality/value The study extends Hofstede et al.’s (2010) cultural value by incorporating religious diversity and corporate ethics as cultural variables in explaining board efficacy in corporate governance literature. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund should focus on cultural factors while developing a single set of Corporate Governance Code worldwide.

scholarly journals Influencing Factors of Children Physical Activity in Family

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Cai ◽  
Yaping Zhao ◽  
Jing Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Influencing Factors ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Significant Positive Effect ◽  
Perceived Benefits ◽  
Perceived Risks ◽  
Sports Club ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Abstract Children physical activity is an important guarantee for children's physical and mental health. Understanding the relevant influencing factors of children physical activity in family is related to the healthy growth of children and the happy life of families. Based on social exchange theory and the structural equation model, this study investigated the influencing factors of children physical activity in family. The results showed that government had a significant negative impact on parents’ perceived risks. Community has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits and a significant negative effect on parents’ perceived risks. Kindergarten has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits, but has no significant effect on the parents’ perceived risks. Children sports club has a significant positive effect on parents’ perceived benefits. Parents’ perceived benefits has a significant positive impact on children physical activity in family, while perceived risks has a significant negative impact. Based on this, the government should play a leading role in the development of children physical activity in family. Community provides supplementary support. Kindergarten is the key point of developing children physical activity in family. Children sports club is the auxiliary force of children physical activity in family.

scholarly journals Role of Corporate Governance in Bank’s Efficiency in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saif Ullah
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Governance ◽  
Audit Committee ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Operating Efficiency ◽  
Managerial Ownership ◽  
Significant Negative Impact ◽  
Banking Structure ◽  
Positive Effect

AbstractThe purpose of this research paper is to explore the role of corporate governance of banks (independence of the board, board size, CEO duality, audit committee independence, managerial ownership) to boosting up the bank’s efficiency. The study uses bank size, macro-economic conditions, banking structure and economic freedom as control variables. The sample size of the study is 21 Pakistani banks for the period of 2007-2016 and fixed effect panel regression estimation technique is used for data analysis. The results suggest that corporate governance has a statistically significant negative impact on management efficiency, positive effect on profit efficiency and cost efficiency of the banks. Moreover, the findings show that operating efficiency turned out to have a statistically insignificant relationship with corporate governance. Reforms of corporate governance should be adopted efficiently and effectively to boost the banking sector efficiency.

scholarly journals Truth Claim dan Implikasinya terhadap Usaha Penciptaan Kohesi Damai Antarumat Beragama

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 374
Author(s):  
Nur Hidayat Wakhid Udin
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Negative Attitude ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Truth Claim ◽  
The World ◽  
Positive Effect

One of the sacred missions carried out by every religion is spreading harmony and peace. However, the facts show us that religious sentiment often creates disharmony among religious adherents and it also often leads to conflict and violence. This problem is caused by, among others, truth claim which sees other religions as false. The truth claim has been in fact one of the main terms promulgated by every religion towards its followers. Using qualitative approach, this article attempts to explain that every single religion in the world possesses its own distinctive doctrine about truth. The doctrine about truth has in fact led to two implications, namely the positive implication and the negative one. The truth claim would result in positive effect when it is viewed prudently and not understood blindly. It means that every religious adherent should realize the existence of “other” truth out of his/her belief. On the contrary, the truth claim would bring about negative impact when it is seen sightlessly and understood through one-sided view. This negative attitude would be an obstacle for every effort to create peaceful relation among interfaith adherents.

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