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AKADEMİSYENLERİN ÖRGÜTSEL SESSİZLİK ALGILARI: KONUYA İLİŞKİN BİR UYGULAMA

Amac: Arastirmanin iki amaci bulunmaktadir. Bu amaclardan ilki Kahveci ve Demirtas (2013) tarafindan ogretmenler icin gelistirilen orgutsel sessizlik olceginin, akademisyenler icin gecerlilik ve guvenilirlik calismalarinin yapilmasidir. Digeri ise devlet ve vakif universitelerinde calisan akademisyenlerin orgutsel sessizlik algilarinin sosyo-demografik degiskenler acisindan farklilik gosterip gostermediginin incelenmesidir. Arastirmada olasiliga dayali olmayan ornekleme tekniklerinden biri olan kolayda ornekleme yontemi kullanilmistir. Yontem: Marmara Bolgesi’nde dort farkli universitede gorev yapan 137 akademisyenin katilimiyla ve anket teknigi yoluyla toplanan veriler SSPS 20.0 ve AMOS 21.0 istatistik paket programinda analiz edilerek yorumlanmistir. Elde edilen veriler aciklayici ve dogrulayici faktor analizleri, Mann-Whitney U ve Kruskal-Wallis H testleri ile degerlendirilmistir. Bulgular: Arastirma sonuclarina gore orgutsel sessizlik olceginin akademisyenler icin gecerli ve guvenilir oldugu gorulmustur. Ayrica, akademisyenlerin egitim duzeyleri ile dis cevre kaynakli sessizlik ve korunma amacli sessizlik, gorev yaptiklari birim ile dis cevre kaynakli sessizlik, unvanlari ile korunma amacli sessizlik acisindan sessiz kalma nedenlerinin farklilastigi sonucuna ulasilmistir.
Financial Management Practices by Small and Micro Enterprise Owners in Ghana - Evidence from the Central Region

In Ghana, small and micro enterprise owners (SMEOs) face a lot of business management challenges and it is alleged that they suffer, mostly, in terms of their financial management practices. Using a purposive sampling technique in a self-administered data collection, this study attempts to highlight the specific financial management practices by the selected business owners. In all, 372 SMEOs responded and this was made up of the small enterprise segment (118) and the micro enterprises (254), selected from the twenty administrative district capitals in the Central Region of Ghana. The findings show how haphazard, perhaps carelessly, the business owners have financially managed their respective enterprises. Indeed, only 13% of the respondents actually understand the meaning of financial management, and regardless of the business segment differences, majority (36%) of the respondents had misconceived that maintaining proper financial records was all that financial management meant. Further worrying, is the fact that only 13% of overall respondents were specific that they did not understand the meaning of financial management, in addition to several intriguing revelations. The study recommends stakeholder collaborative efforts involving business schools in both polytechnics and universities with relevant agencies and NGOs in building the financial management skills and capacities of the business owners. On their own, the enterprise owners have been advised to urgently take steps to acquire these relevant skills since they need and benefit most. Future research recommendations include a study on the impact of financial management on these businesses.
Semantic Assessments of Experienced Biodiversity from Photographs and On-Site Observations - A Comparison

Since the 1960’s, public assessments of landscapes have often been carried out using photographic representations. How reliable and valid are these assessments compared with on-site observations? In the present study, participants have been asked to judge different areas in terms of a limited feature: the biodiversity of the area. Digitalized photos from six different study areas were made available on the Internet, along with a questionnaire consisting of a semantic form with specific words/expressions to be rated in relation to the photos (four per area). Participants were recruited via mailing lists and informal contacts. These results were compared with a study in which students and ecologists had rated the same places using the same form, but this time on-site. The Internet participants were also asked to state their profession/education to make comparisons possible. The comparisons revealed differences between on-site and photo-based ratings, but the main difference was expressed by on-site biologists regarding areas with the highest experienced biodiversity values, possibly due to their higher degree of expertise and use of more senses than can be used when judging photographs. Concerning laymen in particular, it is concluded that the comparison between on-site and photo-based ratings is not conclusive enough to allow us to determine whether it is appropriate to use one method as a substitute for the other.
Development of regional water quality and catchment guidelines for the conservation of aquatic ecosystems : a case study from the Georges River catchment

The conservation of freshwater ecosystems in Australia is commonly underpinned by comparing water quality data with the ANZECC water quality guideline values. In this study we formulate and recommend regional aquatic ecosystem guidelines for the Georges River catchment. We use a rapid assessment approach, undertaken by non-specialist personnel, based on the collection of freshwater macroinvertebrates, to directly measure the ecosystem health of freshwater reaches within the waterways of the Georges River catchment, in south eastern Australia. The 18-month study involved spring and autumn assessment of water quality (chemical and physical), benthic macroinvertebrates, riparian vegetation and calculation of catchment imperviousness. The results showed three distinct disturbance groups emerged which were categorized as ‘low', ‘moderate' and ‘high' effective impervious. We set out to develop a methodology that can be easily and practically applied by natural resource managers and consultants, rather than a methodology typically employed by specialist scientists. The study revealed that urbanised streams with high effective imperviousness had strongly degraded water quality and macroinvertebrate communities, compared to clean nonurban reference streams. Based on the results of this study, we recommend interim regional ecosystem and water quality guidelines for the assessment and conservation of the remaining clean freshwater streams in the Georges River catchment.
Transforming Perceptions of Presence: Reporting from an Action Research Project

When working in globally distributed settings, the perception of presence in collaboration and the use of technology directly impact how people are able to act in daily work practices. This paper identifies new ways to transform the way people think about presence in global collaboration, with the aim of improving their work. Thus, the researchers conducted, an action research study over a period of 21 months, where collaborative partners working within a global engineering company were invited to participate in workshops facilitating improved global collaboration. Through two action cycles the techniques were improved in order to make people reflect upon current practices with the aim of transforming their perceptions of presence when working remotely. This paper builds on a sociotechnical approach and presents the results of the action research arguing that while discursive interventions challenging people’s perceptions are important, the embodied experience of the activities are essential to be able to transform people’s perceptions on presence and improve the global collaboration. KeywoRdS Action Research, Embodied Experience, Global Collaboration, Interventions, Presence
Technical efficiency and its determinants: an empirical study on banking sector of Oman

The present study aims to investigate the degree of technical, pure technical, and scale efficiencies in commercial banks of Oman by using the data envelopment analysis (DEA) approach. For the period under study, the contribution of scale inefficiency in overall technical inefficiency has been observed to be higher than pure technical inefficiency. The results related to returns-to-scale emphasize that decreasing returns-to-scale is the major form of scale inefficiency. Study shows that Bank Dhofar and Ahli Bank are consistent in their performance as they are the two most efficient banks throughout the period. Bank Muscat, the largest bank of Oman is suffering from decreasing returns-to-scale. The estimated efficiency scores are further regressed (using Tobit model) on a set of explanatory variables, i.e. bank size, profitability, capital adequacy and liquidity. Study reveals that bank size is insignificant; profitability and liquidity are significant positive explanatory variables.
Factors Influencing Customer Acceptance of Online Banking in Pakistan and the Moderating Effect of Technophobia

This paper highlights the factors affecting customer acceptance of online banking in Pakistan. The factors include Perceived Credibility, Perceived Usefulness, Social Risk and the moderating effect of Technophobia on all three relationships of independent variables with Customer Acceptance. Online banking is growing in Pakistan at a gradual pace, and tapping this growth is cardinal for banks. The primary rationale of this research is to scrutinize the customer acceptance of online banking in Pakistan. As a conceptual framework an extended Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was developed to investigate the influencing determinants of customer acceptance. The study was conducted in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, and data was collected through questionnaires administered both personally and online. The regression results of the study showed that Customer Acceptance is affected by the three independent variables, and that Technophobia only moderates the relation between Perceived Credibility and Customer Acceptance. Keywords: echnology Acceptance Model (TAM), Online Banking, Customer Acceptance, Perceived Credibility, Perceived Usefulness, Social Risk, Technophobia
Application of ARC HYDRO and HEC-HMS model techniques for runoff simulation in the headwater areas of Covasna watershed (Romania)

Lately, computerized hydrologic models have become an essential tool not only for a better understanding of the hydrologic cycle but also for a faster problem solving in hydrology, such as the ungauged catchments. Since Covasna river, which is a left tributary of the Black river, is monitored only by two gauging stations, an approach for runoff modelling at the ungauged outlets within the catchment, would be extremely beneficial. Thus, the main purpose of this study is to conduct a test of the ability of such a simulation modeling system for flood prediction within the upstream catchment area of Covasna river. The one chosen for carrying out this study, HEC-HMS, is known to be a reliable model with reasonable approximations. Throughout the research, ArcHydro and HEC-GeoHMS extensions are used to delineate the watershed, and to obtain the hydraulic length, the CN grid and other parameters. This study is also a solution for the problem of long simulation time of the model, by following first, the work flow implemented in ArcGis 10.2 through Model Builder. Key-words: Small basins, Hydrological model, SCS method, Snyder unit hydrograph, ModelBuilder, Ungauged basins, Maximum discharge
Monitoring of airborne metal pollution by moss bags: a methodological study

1l1e use of moss transplants for monitoring heavy metals deposition is briefly reviewed. 1l1e methodological study concerns the effects of different types of pre-treatment on data variability. Epiphytic samples of Hypnum cupressiforme were collected from an unpolluted area, treated in different ways, and the resulting bags were exposed in two sites in the province of Trieste (NE ltaly) with widely different pollution: a natural woodland far from urban and indust,ial centers, and a site near an iron smelting industry in the industriai area of Trieste. 1l1e conteni of eight heavy metals (Al, Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Ni, Pb) was measured in 80 moss samples by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. 1l1e results, which represent a contribution to the standardization of the moss bags technique. concem: a) variability of metal conteni in mosses from natural areas: this is influenced by soil contamination; it is advisable to collect epiphytic samples, avoiding those growing near the base of the trunks; b) effects of different washing treatments on metal contents: compared to distilled water, washing with an acid solution is particularly efficient in removing metal ions associateci with the cell wall, but produces more variable data; c) uptake capacity of exposed moss bags: this is not influenced by the type of washing, and even short periods of exposure were sufficient to reveal differences in metal depositions between the two sites.
AKARI Detections of Hot Dust in Luminous Infrared Galaxies

We present a new sample of active galactic nuclei (AGNs) identified using the catalog of the AKARI Mid-infrared(MIR) All-Sky Survey. Our MIR search has an advantage in detecting AGNs that are obscured at optical wavelengths due to extinction. We first selected AKARI 9micron excess sources with F(9micron)/F(K_S)>2 where K_S magnitudes were taken from the Two Micron All Sky Survey. We then obtained follow-up near-infrared spectroscopy with the AKARI/IRC, to confirm that the excess is caused by hot dust. We also obtained optical spectroscopy with the Kast Double Spectrograph on the Shane 3-m telescope at Lick Observatory. On the basis of on these observations, we detected hot dust with a characteristic temperature of ~500K in two luminous infrared galaxies. The hot dust is suspected to be associated with AGNs that exhibit their nonstellar activity not in the optical, but in the near- and mid-infrared bands, i.e., they harbor buried AGNs. The host galaxy stellar masses of 4-6 x 10^9 M_sun are small compared with the hosts in optically-selected AGN populations. These objects were missed by previous surveys, demonstrating the power of the AKARI MIR All-Sky Survey to widen AGN searches to include more heavily obscured objects. The existence of multiple dusty star clusters with massive stars cannot be completely ruled out with our current data.
GLYCERINIZATION OF FOLIAGES FOR DRY FLOWER PRODUCTS MAKING

The study was undertaken to assess the effect of glycerine on preservation of foliages for making dry flower products. The experiment was conducted with four different foliages viz., podocarpus, leather leaf fern, baby eucalyptus and silver dollar and two methods of glycerinization (full dip, uptake) with different concentrations of glycerine (10, 20, 30, 40 and 50%). Uptake method of drying with 10% glycerine reduced the time taken for drying of podocarpus and full dip method of glycerine at 10% concentration recorded the lowest moisture loss of 5.24% in podocarpus as compared to other foliages. Among the different drying treatments, full dip method of glycerine at 50% improved all the quality parameters for podocarpus and uptake method of glycerine at 10% improved all the quality parameters for leather leaf fern, baby eucalyptus and silver dollar respectively.
Atmospheric particulate matter characterization by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy: a review of statistical calibration strategies for carbonaceous aerosol quantification in US measurement networks

Abstract. Atmospheric particulate matter (PM) is a complex mixture of many different substances and requires a suite of instruments for chemical characterization. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is a technique that can provide quantification of multiple species provided that accurate calibration models can be constructed to interpret the acquired spectra. In this capacity, FT-IR spectroscopy has enjoyed a long history in monitoring gas-phase constituents in the atmosphere and in stack emissions. However, application to PM poses a different set of challenges as the condensed-phase spectrum has broad, overlapping absorption peaks and contributions of scattering to the mid-infrared spectrum. Past approaches have used laboratory standards to build calibration models for prediction of inorganic substances or organic functional groups and predict their concentration in atmospheric PM mixtures by extrapolation. In this work, we review recent studies pursuing an alternate strategy, which is to build statistical calibration models for mid-IR spectra of PM using collocated ambient measurements. Focusing on calibrations with organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) reported from thermal–optical reflectance (TOR), this synthesis serves to consolidate our knowledge for extending FT-IR spectroscopy to provide TOR-equivalent OC and EC measurements to new PM samples when TOR measurements are not available. We summarize methods for model specification, calibration sample selection, and model evaluation for these substances at several sites in two US national monitoring networks: seven sites in the Interagency Monitoring of Protected Visual Environments (IMPROVE) network for the year 2011 and 10 sites in the Chemical Speciation Network (CSN) for the year 2013. We then describe application of the model in an operational context for the IMPROVE network for samples collected in 2013 at six of the same sites as in 2011 and 11 additional sites. In addition to extending the evaluation to samples from a different year and different sites, we describe strategies for error anticipation due to precision and biases from the calibration model to assess model applicability for new spectra a priori. We conclude with a discussion regarding past work and future strategies for recalibration. In addition to targeting numerical accuracy, we encourage model interpretation to facilitate understanding of the underlying structural composition related to operationally defined quantities of TOR OC and EC from the vibrational modes in mid-IR deemed most informative for calibration. The paper is structured such that the life cycle of a statistical calibration model for FT-IR spectroscopy can be envisioned for any substance with IR-active vibrational modes, and more generally for instruments requiring ambient calibrations.
Risk factors for hypotension in regional spinal anesthesia for cesarean section. Role of the Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index

Introduction: Because of its incidence, hypotension under spinal anesthesia has been the subject of study and debate. Studies have been aimed at defining risk factors, clarifying pathophysiology, and creating prophylaxis and management protocols. There are no studies of anthropometric measurements, such as waist-tohip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI), associated with maternal hypotension. The higher the content of the abdominal cavity, the greater the likelihood of aorto-caval compression syndrome and the higher the risk of hypotension. Objective: To determine if the WHR and the BMI correlate with the probability of developing hypotension in pregnant women undergoing cesarean section under subarachnoid anesthetic block. Materials and methods: A prospective cohort study of 231 women undergoing cesarean section under regional anesthesia. Anthropometric measurements were made before anesthesia, and vital signs were recorded during the procedure at predetermined time points to analyze the hemodynamic status. Hypotension was defined as a systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg. Results: The incidence of hypotension was 38%; 45.8% of the women had a WHR >0.99, with an incidence of 21.7% versus 15.2%, and a nonsignificant risk ratio of 2.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] 1.52–3.54, P=0.021). Women with a BMI >29 had an incidence of 42.8% versus 57.14%, without a significant difference (P=0.576). Therewas a significant association between theweight of the newborn >3900g and the risk of hypotension (relative risk 2.12, 95% CI 1.52–3.54, P=0.021). How to cite this article: López Hernandez MG, Meléndez Flórez HJ, Álvarez Robles S, Alvarado Arteaga JL. Risk factors for hypotension in regional spinal anaesthesia for cesarean section. Role of the Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Body Mass Index. Rev Colomb Anestesiol. 2018;46:42–48. Read the Spanish version of this article at: http://links.lww. com/RCA/A12. Copyright © 2018 Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiología y Reanimación (S.C.A.R.E.). Published by Wolters Kluwer. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Correspondence: Cra. 27 Calle 9, Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad de Salud, Departamento de Cirugía, Bucaramanga, Colombia. E-mail: salvarezbuc@yahoo.com Rev Colomb Anestesiol (2018) 46:1 http://dx.doi. org/10.1097/CJ9.0000000000000008 SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH REV COLOMB ANESTESIOL. 2018;46(1):42-48 Colombian Journal of Anesthesiology Revista Colombiana de Anestesiología www.revcolanest . com.co OPEN
Effective Hydraulic Conductivity and Transmissivity for Heterogeneous Aquifers 1

Regional scale models of groundwater flow and transport often employ domain discretizations with grid blocks larger than typical scales of field data. For heterogeneous formations, this difference in scales is often handled by using effective (upscaled) parameters. We investigate the problem of upscaling hydraulic conductivity and transmissivity from a small scale of measurement to a larger scale of grid blocks. Transmissivity statistics is expressed in terms of statistics of hydraulic conductivity, and expressions for the effective (upscaled) hydraulic conductivity K eff and transmissivity T eff for steady state flow in confined heterogeneous aquifers are derived by means of stochastic averaging and perturbation analysis. These expressions reveal that the commonly used relation T eff = BK eff , where B is the confined aquifer thickness, is not generally valid.
An analysis of Finnish skiing school students' academic education and athletic success

Background: Skiing boarding schools provide an opportunity to combine academic education and an athletic career. Many athletes select to go to a boarding school at an age of 16 because they have poor local training possibilities; however, this physical move away from home providesmany challenges. Objective: The purpose of this study was to analyze academic education and athletic success of skiing school students in Finland. Methods: The participants were 49 students (15 girls and 34 boys) with an average age of 17 years. They came from three skiing boarding schools, two cross-country and one alpine school. Sixty percent of the alpine skiers were members of the junior national team while only six percent of the cross-country skiers. All participants completed a survey about study success and athletic performance. Results: The results showed that 80% of the students extended their high school studies from three to four years. About 50% of all students were satisfied with their academic success. Fifty-four percent of alpine skiers and 15% of cross-country skiers indicated that their best athletic success were in international competitions. Almost all students perceived that skiing school helped by combining sport and school. However, only 40% of the alpine skiers and 62% of the cross-country skiers were satisfied with their present athletic success. Seventy-three percent of the alpine skiers felt that sport participation affected negatively their success in school. Success in sport, good training possibilities, skilled coaches and caring friends were reason for enjoying life in skiing boarding schools. Conclusions: These findings support the concept of skiing schools and suggest that there are many things to consider when combining education and an athletic career.