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Strained Compromises? Danish Flexicurity During Crisis

The Danish concept of flexicurity in a `Golden Triangle´ of low job protection, high income security and high employment security is not only about a balance between labor market flexibility and social security. Arguably, it is also a series of more or less stable underlying compromises between social partners about the main mechanisms and aims of labor market regulation which - supposedly - should be focused on employment rather than jobs, and competition on quality rather than on labor costs. However, the `Golden Triangle´ - this article argues - seems in need of complementary concepts. The article therefore introduces, `centralized decentralization´ - a concept that directs our attention to forms of flexibility and security primarily for people in work. Most studies on Danish flexicurity have been carried out under favorable economic conditions. In light of the economic slump hitting Denmark in 2008, this article investigates if and how the recession challenged these compromises by comparing two rounds of case-based interviews in three metalworking companies in 2007 and 2009. It is shown that practice has indeed changed - albeit modestly - due to worsened economic circumstances. For example the case studies show that the hypothesized preference for external numerical flexibility is perhaps too crude as employers use different ways to restructure employment. Especially the examples of de facto concessionary bargaining to save jobs are important here - although the extent of concessions is modest. The evidence thus suggests that the `Golden Triangle´ flexicurity compromises are indeed strained by the economic cycle and that responses to impetus for restructuring are far more nuanced than sometimes portrayed. It is argues that more company studies across national labor markets and industrial relations institutions will enhance our understanding of the dynamics during times of restructuring.
Impact of residential versus outpatient substance abuse treatment on child welfare outcomes: A secondary analysis of NSCAW II data

Between 40–80% of substantiated child maltreatment cases in the United States contain somedegree of parental substance abuse. After child welfare becomes involved, outcomes forchildren of parents with substance abuse issues are substantially worse than for children of nonsubstance-abusing parents. While some studies have demonstrated that substance abusetreatment can improve child welfare outcomes, results are largely inconclusive as to whetherresidential substance abuse treatment is more effective than outpatient options. Using data fromthe National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being II, this study evaluates the effects ofresidential versus outpatient substance abuse treatment on family progress for families involvedin the child welfare system.Using propensity score weighting to control for substance abuse severity and other variables thatmay select parents into treatment, results indicate that child welfare workers were more likely(RRR = 4.40, p = 0.026) to indicate that families had deteriorated or made no progress in caseswhere parents attended residential treatment. Placement of children in out-of-home care alsoincreased the likelihood that workers would indicate that a family had deteriorated or made noprogress.At the same time, results from this study indicate that child welfare workers were also morelikely (RRR = 3.77, p = 0.022) to believe that a family had made substantial progress when aparent attended residential treatment. This finding was especially true for parents when thecaseworker assessed domestic violence as a pre-existing condition (RRR = 7.89, p = 0.044),suggesting a moderating relationship between treatment setting and caseworker assessment.Considering the importance of worker assessments to child welfare outcomes such asreunification and case closure, this study’s findings have implications for treatment assignmentfor child welfare involved parents. Findings from this study also provide support for theprovision of ancillary services, such as domestic violence counseling in residential programs.
Generational Growing Pains as Resistance to Feminine Gendering of Organization? An Archival Analysis of Human Resource Management Discourses

Guided by a feminist communicology of organization framework, we examine generational growing pains by analyzing discourses appearing in HR Magazine at three different points in time, which approximately mark the midpoint of Baby Boomers’, Gen Xers’, and Millennials’ initial entry into the workplace. We reconstruct historically situated gendered discourses that encapsulate key concerns expressed by human resource management professionals as they dealt with younger generations of workers: Personnel Man as Father Knows Best (1970), Human Resource Specialist as Loyalty Builder (1990), and Talent Manager as Nurturer (2010). We propose that frustrations expressed by older generations about Millennials may not be because Millennials are necessarily more demanding than their predecessors, but instead because their expectations reflect and effect gendered changes of organizing.
Vaporization of the Prostate for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Using the 180 Watt System : A Multicenter International Study of the Impact of Prostate Size on Safety and Outcomes

From the Section of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal Hospital Center, Université de Montréal (PAH, MNB, RV, HLB, KCZ), Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Departments of Urology, Clinique Pasteur Toulouse (VM), Toulouse, France, Columbia University (MR) and Cornell University (AET, BC), New York, New York, Frimley Park Hospital (NJB, AME), Frimley, United Kingdom, and Hackensack University Medical Center (RM), New Jersey, and Center for Surgery and Public Health and Division of Urological Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School (QDT), Boston, Massachusetts
The Role of Corporate Governance in the Link between Management Accounting System and Firm Performance

This research attempts to explore the causal relationships among corporate governance structure, the adoption of management accounting systems and firm performance by applying the directed acyclic graph model. Especially, it discusses and uses Sobel’s procedure and the interaction factor to investigate the mediating and moderating roles of corporate governance structure in the association between the adoption of management accounting systems and firm performance, which have been missed in prior studies. The findings reveal statistical evidence on the mediating and moderating roles of corporate governance structure in the influence of adopting management accounting systems in business on firm performance. This research is useful to business managers in their decisions on the adoption of management accounting systems that should fit the corporate governance structure of their firm, which will help them to attain competitive advantages as well as better firm performance.
Effectiveness Study of English Learning in Blended Learning Environment

The wide application of information technology makes web-based instruction pervasive in all levels of China’s educational institutions. The study aims to explore the inner relationship between learning motivations and learning strategies in the blended EFL learning environments based on a review on former studies about learning motivations, learning strategies and self-regulated learning. Altogether 540 pieces of questionnaire were distributed to non-English majored students in Dalian University of Technology who learnt English in a blended environment. Using the software SPSS, the data were thoroughly analyzed, indicating that students who display more adaptive self-regulatory strategies demonstrate better learning efficacy and higher motivation for learning and students’ performance is predictable with the help of learning motivation and strategies.
Fire Retardant Coatings

Fire retardant coatings are often required to protect a wide range of products of both flammable and nonflammable against fire. It is an oldest, most efficient, and easiest method to apply any surface without modifying the intrinsic properties of materials. Moreover, the initial phase of fire always occurs on the surface by ignition, and hence, it is important to concentrate on the surface protection of a material. Being an organic nature of conventional surface coating will burn easily and generate smoke and toxic fumes, which may not be suitable for application where fire protection or fire prevention is required. Reaction-to-fire and/or resistance-to-fire are to be considered for assessing both flammable and non-flammable material by using fire retardant and fire resistant or fire protective coatings. The degree of fire retardation mainly depends on the coating thickness, substrates, and efficiency of formulations. This chapter explains briefly the fire retardation of wood by using fire retardant coatings.
Consumption Pattern of Energy Drinks by University of Ibadan Students and Associated Health Risks Factors

Energy drinks are non alcoholic, carbonated beverages claimed to give extra burst of energy for daily obligation. They contain some form of legal stimulants and vitamins which are meant to give consumers short term boost in energy and increase mental alertness. Energy drinks enjoy patronage especially among higher institution students in Nigeria, but little is known about the consumption pattern and possible health risks to consumers. This study was carried out to determine the contribution of four commonly consumed energy drinks to energy intake of University of Ibadan students and the associated health risk factors. A descriptive cross-sectional survey of energy drinks consumption was carried out using a four-stage systematic random sampling technique to select 307 students from six out of nine halls of residence for Undergraduates and the two Postgraduate halls. A validated semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to collect information on socio-demographic characteristics, consumption pattern and frequency, and factors influencing consumption of energy drinks. Samples of the four most commonly consumed energy drinks by the students (Power Horse, Emerge, Red Bull and Matador brands) were purchased from different stores within and around the University of Ibadan campus. Composite samples of all the four energy drinks (with at least six months expiration date) were analysed for physico- chemical characteristics, gross energy, minerals and B-vitamins content in triplicate using standard methods of AOAC. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and one way ANOVA, and level of significance set at p < 0.05. Respondents mean age was 23.1 ± 4.6 years, 79.2% were undergraduates and 51.1% were female. Majority (74.6%) of respondents had ever taken energy drinks prior to the study, 42.4% reported consuming at least one can in a week, and 52.1% consumed 1 can at a sitting. Reasons for consumption included to increase: energy (48.2%), mental alertness (18.6%) and athletic performance (9.5%). Reported side effects were: insomnia (14.0%), frequent urination (12.2%), dehydration (11.3%), anxiety (9.1%), heart palpitation (3.5%). Frequency of consumption was significantly associated with gender (p < 0.05). Titratable acidity, total solids and pH of energy drinks ranged between 7.57 ± 0.60 - 8.28 ± 0.08, 7.57 ± 0.60 - 11.42 ± 0.31, and 3.36 ± 0.08 - 3.81 ± 0.12 respectively. Glucose, sucrose, and gross energy content ranged between 7.77 ± 0.01 - 7.89 ± 0.01 g, 22.61 ± 0.07 - 23.74 ± 0.09 g, and 43.59 ± 0.38 - 48.89 ± 0.28 kcal/100g respectively. Few respondents knew about the ingredients and potential health risks associated with energy drink consumption. All the four drinks had acidic pH, hence nutrition education on reduction of energy drink consumption is needed among these students.
THE QUANTITATIVE LEVELS OF SERUM BRCA1, TOTAL PROTEIN, ALBUMIN, AND SERUM PROTEIN ELECTROPHORESIS PATTERN AS A NOVEL BIOMARKERS OF BREAST CANCER CORRELATING IN THE FAMILIAL BREAST CANCER PATIENTS IN IRAQ.

Back Ground: Breast cancer BC is the most women common malignant tumor worldwide and in Iraq. Early detection of cancer can lead to superior long-term survival. BRCA1 is a tumor suppressor gene inactivated by mutation in familial breast cancer FBC. The protein that is expressed significantly in tissues or serum specimens from a genetically–inherited cancer compared with a sporadic cancer SBC or to healthy individuals controls HCs, should be considered as a biological marker. Objectives: To designate serum BRCA1, total protein STP, albumin, serum protein electrophoresis SPE pattern as a novel biomarkers of BC. Patients and Methods: 64 BC patients subjected after mastectomy age ranged 28-68 years at onset and 25 age match HCs. Serum BRCA1-ELISA method, total protein, albumin, and SPE were performed. Results: The groups were: FBC 37(41.6%), SBC 27(30.3%) and HCs 25(28.1%) with age mean: 44.78 ± 10.3, 47.85 ± 9.8 and 44.00 ± 10.7 respectively. The median serum BRCA1 was significantly correlated with BC compared with HCs, also correlated with FBC compared with SBC. Mean serum: total protein, alph-1 and alph-2 were correlated significantly with BC patients compared with HCs, also correlated with FBC compared with SBC group. Mean serum albumin, beta, and gamma were failed to be significantly different among the three groups. Conclusions: Serum BRCA1, alpha-1 and WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES SJIF Impact Factor 6.647 Volume 6, Issue 6, 43-57 Research Article ISSN 2278 – 4357 Article Received on 23 March 2017, Revised on 12 April 2017, Accepted on 02 May 2017 DOI: 10.20959/wjpps20176-9218 *Corresponding Author’ Dr. Alya Ismael Ibrahim College of Medicine, Baghdad University (2008).
Oleuropein concentration in some Syrian olive oil mill wastewater

Olive mills wastewater (OMWW) is a mixture of vegetation water, soft tissues of the olive fruit and the water used in the various stage s of the oil extraction process. It's rich in water-soluble polyphenolic compounds. In Syria, the large quantities of OMWW produce due the seasonality of olive oil production. The aim of this study is to determine the concentration of oleuropein in som e OMWW collected from 16 different olive mills located in Lattakia area in S yria. The oleuropein was determined by reversed phase HPLC using C 18 column and Water-acetonitrile-formic acid (84.6: 15: 0.4) (v/v/v) as a mobile phase. The results sho wed that, oleuropein concentrations ranged between 2.4-132.3mg/L with P H ranged between (4.6-6.5) in OMWW samples. The highest concentration of oleuropein wa s (132.3mg/L) in OMWW sample obtained from the traditional batch press pr ocess, and the lower concentration (2.4mg/L) was in the OMWW sample obtained from three-phase centrifugal system. A significant difference in oleuropein concentratio ns was found between samples by LSD test at P< 0.05.
Graduate Student Journal of Psychology Copyright 2

The sheer quantity and diversity of measures of marital functioning reflect the complexity of marital relationships. This paper presents a conceptual/theoretical framework for organizing these measures according to the five core domains of marital functioning (marital quality, marital adjustment, marital satisfaction, sexual satisfaction and intimacy) and those factors that influence these domains (relational, individual and external). The paper defines each of these core domains and influencing factors and discusses their complex interrelationship. For each domain and influencing factor, examples of popular measures that tap the construct or variable are highlighted and critically evaluated. The researcher, clinician, and student should find the framework presented in the paper helpful in terms of making sense of and selecting from the current proliferation of measures.
Frequent Financial Reporting and Managerial Myopia

Using the transition of US firms from annual reporting to semi-annual reporting and then to quarterly reporting over the period 1950-1970, we provide evidence on the effects of increased reporting frequency on firms’ investment decisions. Estimates from difference-in-differences specifications indicate that increased reporting frequency is associated with an economically large decline in investments. Additional analyses reveal that the decline in investments is most consistent with frequent financial reporting inducing myopic management behavior. Our evidence informs the recent controversial debate about eliminating quarterly reporting for US corporations.
A STUDY TO ASSESS THE RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENTS AMONG THREE WHEELER AUTO TAXI DRIVERS

Transportation is the major culprit of air pollution and lungs are more susceptible to it. Auto taxi drivers are exposed to harmful chemicals and toxic substances from their vehicle-exhausts through inhalation. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate pulmonary functions of auto drivers by means of spirometry. The present study was carried out on 96 three wheeler auto taxi drivers of Chinsurah town in Hooghly,a southern district of West Bengal in India and compared it with 90 healthy male residing in the same geographical area those are not occupationally exposed to automobile exhaust. The pulmonary function test (PFT) variables were Forced Vital Capacity ( FVC ), Forced Expiratory Volume in 1second (FEV1), Ratio of FEV1 and FVC, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) and Forced Expiratory Flow 25-75% (FEF25-75%). All subjects were divided into smokers and nonsmokers. PFT results showed significant low value of pulmonary function indices including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced vital capacity in the first second (FEV1), forced expiratory flow 25-75% (FEF25-75%) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) compared with control group subjects (p 0.05). The restrictive type pulmonary impairment was found in smokers and nonsmokers study subjects. Obstructive and mixed type of pulmonary impairment were noted in smokers study subjects. In conclusion we can assume that petrol engine emission from auto taxi causes respiratory impairment to its drivers. There was higher percentage of respiratory impairment in smoker-drivers than nonsmoker ones in our study.
Do contractors undertake more learning and innovation than multinational subsidiaries at least developed host-sites? A study of clothing firms in Cambodia

This paper seeks to test the argument that contractors introduce significant learning and innovation activities comparable more or than integrated multinational clothing producers at least developed host-sites. This follows from recent developments in the theory of multinationals that lead firms are increasingly abandoning peripheral innovation activities that are characterised by low value added operations to focus on branding and associated R&D activities. Any such development will offer opportunities for contract manufacturers, both national and foreign owned, to upgrade and specialise in innovative activities related to manufacturing at distant host-sites as the brand holders at major markets will then specialise on product R&D and design, and branding activities. The results from tobit regressions show that contract firms show higher process technology and innovation capabilities (ICs) than integrated firms in the clothing industry. Hence, there is econometric evidence to support the argument that changes in manufacturing offers tangible opportunities for contract manufacturers in global value chains to upgrade into cutting-edge processes and techniques, and ICs.
Changes in Lightning Fire Incidence in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, 1980–2016

The Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area (TWWHA) has globally significant natural and cultural values, some of which are dependent on the absence of fire or the presence of particular fire regimes. Planned burning is currently used to reduce the risk of loss of world heritage values from unplanned fires, but large and damaging fires still occur, with lightning as the primary ignition source. Lightning-caused fire was rare in the TWWHA before 2000. There has since been an increase in both the number of fires following lightning storms and the area burnt by these fires. In the absence of a direct measurement of lightning strike incidence, we tested whether changes in rainfall, soil dryness and fuel load were responsible for these changes in fire incidence and extent. There were no relationships between these variables and the incidence of fires associated with lightning, but the variability in the Soil Dryness Index and the mean of 25% of driest values did predict both the number and area of fires. Thus, it appears that an increase in the proportion of lightning strikes that occur in dry conditions has increased ignition efficiency. These changes have important implications for the management of the TWWHA’s values, as higher projected fuel loads and drier climates could result in a further increase in the number of fires associated with lightning.
Antioxidant and antibacterial constituents from Morus nigra

The objective of this study was to isolate and characterize the constituents of the localMorus nigra L. (Black mulberry), to compare its constituents with other studied Mulberries and to evaluate its anti-oxidative and anti-bacterial activities. The isolated compounds were identified by comparison of spectral data (UV, IR, MS and NMR) with literature values. The stem bark and wood of M. nigra yielded a stilbenoid oxyresveratrol 1, a 2-arylbenzofuran moracin M2, four isoprenylated flavonoids; cyclomorusin 3, morusin 4, kuwanon C5 and a derivative of kuwanon C6, two tritepenes; betulinic acid 7, α-amyrin acetate 8 and a steroidal saponin β-sitosterol-3-O-β-D-glucoside 9. The phenolic isolates showed moderate DPPH radical scavenging activity (EC50 = 23-135 µgml-1) compared to ascorbic acid (EC50 = 41 µgml-1) after 30 min. Compounds 1, 2 and 4 to 6 showed activities against Staphylococcus aureus,Bacillus subtilis, Micrococus flavus, Streptococcus faecalis, Salmonella abony,Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Key words: Morus nigra, antioxidant, antibacterial, oxyresveratrol, isoprenylated flavonoids.
INFLUENCE OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY IN KENYA

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish the influence of training and development on performance of telecommunication industry in Kenya Methodology: This study adopted both descriptive and correlational research designs. The study population was 300 senior management employees in all the four telecommunication firms in Kenya, which include, Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom and Equitel. The study used proportional sampling in selecting the managers from the four telecommunication firms. A sample size of 150 was arrived at using Fisher formula. Primary data was collected using structured questionnaires. Simple and multiple regression models were used to analyze the data using statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS version 20). Descriptive and inferential analysis was used to analyze the data. Results: The correlation results showed that training and development and the performance of telecommunication industry are positively and significantly associated. Further, regression analysis indicated that training and development has a positive and significant effect on performance of telecommunication industry in Kenya. The hypothesis results indicated that there is a significant relationship between training and development and the performance of telecommunication industry in Kenya. Recommendations: Based on the findings, the study recommended the need for telecommunication firms to strengthen their employee training and development aspects. These are: fostering employee learning, fostering better customer service, fostering efficiency and productivity within the firm, enhancing the overall workforce productivity, fostering better time management and promoting better knowledge awareness. The strengthening of these aspects will result to improved performance in the telecommunication industry.