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EFFECS OF INTRA-GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES ON THE CAREER ANCHORS OF MILLENNIALS IN THE CHEMICAL AND ALLIED SECTOR, NAIROBI: CASE STUDY OF TWIGA CHEMICALS

Throughout research pertaining to millennials, there a tendency to compare them to other generations in the workforce, thus treating millennials them as a homogenous group, devoid of internal differences. There is also a dearth of information pertaining to Kenyan millennials. This study seeks to determine the intra-generational differences between Kenyan millennials as an individual group, through the application of Schein’s career anchor theory to determine the career anchors (career priorities) as a way of understanding the cohort. The study extracts from a target population working at the head office of Twiga Chemicals, using a stratified random sampling method that obtained a sample of 32 millennials. The data instrument used was a close ended questionnaire. Data was processed and analyzed using Microsoft Excel Packages 2016, which used frequency count to determine frequency of each career anchor within each variable. Results found that intra-generational differences along the lines of age group, gender and career stage in particular, affect the career anchors of millennials. Organizations are recommended to segment millennials into smaller groups in order to understand the multidimensional nature of the group, as well as facilitate in setting realistic expectations about their abilities. Organizations are also recommended to strategically align their recruitment, selection and performance management in particular to millennial career goals, in order to mutually benefit from their tenure.
Using focus group methodology to adapt measurement scales and explore questions of wellbeing and mental health: the case of Sri Lanka

Context affects research validity. Therefore, in order to reduce any uncertainty about their findings, cross-cultural researchers should use appropriate methodological techniques. Using focus groups to evaluate the quality of standard measures is one such technique. This paper highlights a study composed of six focus groups that was conducted at the Medical Faculty of the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, with the purpose of assessing equivalence of measures of wellbeing and mental health. Each focus group consisted of three males and three females (age range 35–62). A number of limitations in the measures were highlighted over the course of the sessions, and one questionnaire (measuring positive and negative affects) was subsequently dropped due to lack of cross-cultural equivalence.
The model (also) in the world: extending the sociological theory of fields to economic models

ABSTRACT The goal of this paper is to provide a methodological perspective on economic models that accounts for some sociological dimensions of economics, in two senses. Firstly, we are interested in how modeling is an activity that is constrained by the (implicit and explicit) rules underlying the accumulation of academic prestige within economics and at the same time can be a means to change these rules. Secondly, we are interested in how, for a given model, this dynamic can be influenced by the use(s) of that model outside of economics. We first provide a restatement of Brisset’s [(2018). Models as speech acts: The telling case of financial models. Journal of Economic Methodology, 25(1), 21–41] original contribution. We then put this clarified methodological perspective to work on a new case study, i.e. on the dual models at the frontier between behavioral and standard economics.
Tracheostomy in Intensive Care Unit: Indications and Outcomes at a Teaching Hospital

Objective- To study the various underlying disease aspects of indications and the outcomes of tracheostomy in intensive care unnit at a teaching hospital. Methods- This study was done at Intensive care units (ICU) in medical college hospital. Data collection was done to know the various disease indications for tracheostomy during the period of 3 years (January 2010 - January 2016). Patient details (age and sex), complete clinical history pertaining to the cause of prolonged intubation/ indication of tracheostomy, timing and complications was compiled and analyzed. Results- Out of 100 patients mean age was 46.3 years, male: female ratio of 1.56:1 and most common indication for tracheostomy following prolonged intubation were cerebro vascular accidents (36%) and organo phosphorous compound poisoning (27%). Tracheostomy was performed within 10-12 days of endotracheal intubation. The complication rate was 14%, most common complication were hemorrhage (7%) and late being wound infection (4%). Out of 100 patients, 98 patients had successful decanulation and there was no mortality due to tracheostomy. Conclusions- Tracheostomy in ICU is an important and safe procedure if prolonged endotracheal intubation is advised for varying underlying causes. An Otolaryngologist should be familiar with the complications of tracheostomy and its management.
THE INFLUENCE OF ADOPTERS' PERCEPTIONS IN ADOPTION INTENTION AND ADOPTION BEHAVIOR - A CASE STUDY OF A BIOMEDICAL PRODUCT

iii Resumo . iv 2. Literature review . 3 2.1. Defining key concepts . 3 2.1. 1. Adoption and rejection of a technology . 3 2.1. 2. Innovation-decision process . 3 2.1. 3. Characteristics of the innovation . 5 2.1. 4. Characteristics of the adopters . 8 2.2. Adoption of new technologies: models and frameworks . 10 2.2.1. Proposed framework . 12 3. Method . 14 3.1. The method of analysis . 14 3.2. Data collection . 15 3.3. The unit of analysis . 16 3.4. Data analysis . 17 4. Analysis and Discussion of Results . 19 4.1. The purpose for adopting Product P . 19 4.2. The process of adoption of Product P . 22 4.2.1. Knowledge . 22 4.2.2. Persuasion . 25 4.2. 3. Decision . 25 4.2. 4. Implementation . 26
Right-wingers on the rise online: Insights from the 2018 Swedish elections

Political elections see several actors rise to the fore in order to influence and inform voters. Increasingly, such processes take place on social media like Facebook, where media outlets and politicians alike utilize seek promote their respective agenda. Given the recent rise of so-called hyperpartisan media—often described as purveyors of “fake news”—and populist right-wing parties across a series of western contexts, this study details the degree to which these novel actors succeed in overtaking their more mainstream or indeed established competitors when it comes to audience engagement on the mentioned platform. Focusing on the one-month period leading up to the 2018 Swedish national elections, the study finds that right-wing actors across the media and the political sector are more successful in engaging their Facebook followers than their competitors. As audience engagement is a key factor for social media success, the study closes by providing a discussion on the repercussions for professionals within the media and the political sector.
Technology and talent analytics for talent management – a game changer for organizational performance

Purpose This paper aims to examine the technology usage for talent management and its effect on organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach The grounded theory approach was used for this research. Semi-structured interviews with 122 senior HR officers of national and multinational companies in India were conducted after extensive literature review. NVivo 8.0 software was used for the analysis of the interview data. Findings Technology usage for talent management contributes to talent analytics and strategic HR management (SHRM). It was found that talent analytics and SHRM lead to developing a high-performing talent pool, which in turn contributes to organizational performance. Originality/value This study used the grounded theory approach to develop the proposed conceptual model for organizational performance using talent management technology. This study delivers important insights for talent managers, HR technology marketers and developers of technology.
An unintended consequence? Examining the relationship between visible tattoos and unwanted sexual attention

Abstract In the wake of the increasing popularity of tattoos, the present study explored whether tattoos have an adverse impact on employees. Specifically, this research examined the relationship between visible tattoos and unwanted sexual attention, along with perceived sexual harassment climate and perceived inclusion climate as potential moderators of this relationship. With a sample of 417 restaurant and retail employees, the results from logistic regression analyses demonstrated that possessing a visible tattoo was associated with increased odds of experiencing unwanted sexual attention. Perceived inclusion climate attenuated this relationship, whereby individuals with visible tattoos were less likely to experience unwanted sexual attention in a more favorable climate. Although perceived sexual harassment climate was directly related to unwanted sexual attention, it did not moderate the visible tattoo-unwanted sexual attention relationship.
To understand Irish millennials perception on corporate social responsibility in relation to a company’s image

Purpose - As corporate social responsibility issues continue to take centre stage in modern business and as companies continue to incorporate CSR programmes in their strategies, this paper investigates the link between CSR and corporate image. This is explored by focusing on the perceptions of Irish millennials who literature has described as an influential generation but yet literature offers little on their expectations on issues concerning CSR and corporate reputation. Design/ methodology/ approach – A qualitative study was conducted were ten interviews with Irish millennials was undertaken in order to gain more insights on CSR and corporate reputation issues. Data was analysed using thematic analysis which enabled the discovery of themes and sub themes. Findings – Irish millennials interviewed agreed of the important role that CSR plays in a company’s image. However participants also agreed that other factors plays a part when determining a corporate reputation. Themes like philanthropic aspect and CSR benefits were discovered amongst some others. Process was suggested to be a key element in company reputation besides people, planet and profit as suggested in literature. Originality/value - This paper adds to the body of knowledge by providing an insight into CSR and corporate reputation issues from an Irish millennial perspective as most studies concerning millennials are based on American millennials.
Secondary Prevention of Alcoholism: Problems and Prospects in Occupational Programming

The recent past has seen a surge of interest in and funding of programs designed to combat alcohol problems. One of the few innovative approaches in the alcohol problem field is the occupational programming concept. Policies are developed within work organizations which call for the identification of performance deterioration which may stem from problem drinking. Employees so identified are offered assistance with their problem without penalty, although the leverage of the job setting is used to pressure behavior change. Promotion of these concepts has become a small-scale nationwide movement. Among the current problems facing those in occupational programming are the absence of a sound research base and a lack of direction in the development of supportive constituencies.
Developmental changes in mindful awareness during adolescence

Despite abundant research on the benefits of dispositional mindfulness and mindfulness-based interventions, little is known about the naturally occurring developmental course of mindful awareness. Given dramatic strides during adolescence in competencies that may support mindfulness (e.g., emotion regulation), the high school years are a suitable window to study developmental changes in mindfulness. Using an accelerated cohort design to examine the longitudinal trajectory of mindfulness from 9th grade through 12th grade, we employed data from a 5-year study of 3,453 U.S. adolescents (55% female; 40% Latinx, 38% White, 13% Black, and 7% Asian) from high schools in three geographical regions in the U.S. Adolescents annually completed self-report surveys measuring mindful awareness and several internal and external factors. Latent growth curve analyses found that, after controlling for cohort, there was no average linear change in mindful awareness from grades 9 through 12, although there was significant interindividual variability in slopes. Within-person analyses found that in grades when needs-supportive climate was higher and discrimination was lower, adolescents reported greater mindful awareness. Unexpectedly, in grades when perspective taking and prosocial behaviors were higher, mindfulness was lower. These findings inform developmental understanding of mindful awareness and the ways that it naturally occurs and is supported during adolescence.
Clinical profile, morbidity and mortality among swine flu (H1N1) infected patients: 2015 Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh pandemic, India

Background: Influenza is known to cause annual seasonal epidemics in Asian subcontinent. Our study assessed the clinical profile, factors influencing the response, prognosis and outcome in H1N1 positive patients during February- March 2015. We aimed to understand the epidemiology and patterns of the disease so that the high risks groups could be identified. Methods: Medical records of the patients who were admitted during Feb-March 2015, as a suspected case to the swine flu ward of J A Hospital and G R Medical College, Gwalior, India were manually retrieved and retrospectively studied. H1N1 positive patients, who were diagnosed clinically and confirmed by RT-PCR method, were included for analysis. Results: Out of 208 patients were admitted for suspicion of swine flu influenza and underwent testing out of which 88 (42.30%) were found to be positive for H1N1. Most common (37.40%) affected age group was 20-30 years. Females were more involved (62.5%), out of which 20% were antenatal. The common presenting symptoms were cough, fever, breathlessness. Overall case fatality ratio was 4.45%. Conclusions: Patients with influenza like illness should not panic as many of them become negative for H1N1. In our area prevalence of H1N1 was high in young and females. Most of the patients recovered with symptomatic treatment and oseltamivir therapy. Proper prevention steps, personal hygiene and admission to designated swine flu ward can be helpful in preventing the spread in the community.
An Evaluation of First Grade English Textbook “Modified Fun with English”: from Female Teachers’ Perspectives in Kuwait

This study focused on the evaluation of the textbook “Modified: Fun with English” which is used in first grade learners in the primary schools in the State of Kuwait. As this textbook has been used on a large national scale, its strengths and weaknesses would have a high impact on teachers and learners in the State of Kuwait. Thus, after conducting a close evaluation of the components of the textbook with a careful reading of the findings
Sociological perspective on the well-being of the elderly Muslim women in Malaysia

There are a growing number of studies on the aging society in Malaysia. However, many of those employ quantitative approaches, which yield important data but concentrate more on the experts’ standpoint for which researchers’ perspectives possibly outweigh the importance of the subjects’. Therefore, this study was an attempt to analyses the meaning of well-being from the viewpoint of elderly Muslim women. The findings revealed that the elders perceived well-being as having the opportunities to learn and to teach. Apart from that, the ability to perform good deeds and to avoid any wrongdoings as ordered by Allah meant that they had gone through wellbeing. They also believed that they had achieved well-being for which to some elders experiencing happiness and peacefulness as the means to identify it. Finally, in viewing the meaning of well-being to elders, religion could be the most significant dimension. As the subject of religion could be identified throughout the thesis, it shows how religion becomes the part and parcel of elders’ personal and collective lived experiences. Subsequently, activity theory rooted in symbolic interactionism and gerotranscendence seemed to be more applicable in explaining elders’ interpretations of wellbeing. In conclusion, the construction of their worldview on well-being would give a better understanding of elders’ future needs in the local socio-cultural environment. Thus, the efforts in policy planning and implementation could be expected to be more attentive to and effective for the Malaysian elders’
Receiving Social Assistance in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Negating Shame or Producing Stigma?

Despite the centrality of shame and stigma within research on welfare in high-income countries, these issues only exist within the periphery of rapidly expanding practice in and research on social assistance in low- and middle-income countries. This oversight undermines social assistance’s potential in breaking the poverty-shame cycle and ignores its role in the (re)production of shame and stigma. This article offers a critical exploration of the role of social assistance in alleviating or reinforcing shame and stigma in low- and middle-income countries. Findings indicate that positive and negative effects co-exist but that far too little evidence is available to judge whether social assistance receipt overwhelmingly negates or plays into shame and stigma, particularly in low-income countries. Greater awareness of the interface between social assistance, shame and stigma, explorations of policy options that minimise or counter stigmatisation, and critical engagement with ideological and political discourse underpinning design and delivery of interventions represent crucial steps to move towards ‘shame proofing’ social assistance in low- and middle-income countries.
The six ways to well-being (6W-WeB): A new measure of valued action that targets the frequency and motivation for six behavioural patterns that promote well-being

Evidence suggests that the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions is beneficial. However, recent research shows that direct cognitive attempts to change how we feel can be counterproductive in the long run. Contextual Behavioural Science (CBS) based interventions, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), limit direct attempts to change emotional states, and focus instead, on activating valueconsistent behaviours. However, most measures used by CBS researchers and practitioners still focus on emotional states and reductions in symptomology, which may misfocus the client. Therefore, this thesis seeks to develop a practical, reliable, and valid measure of valued activity that can be used to guide intervention. The Six Ways to Well-Being (6WWeB) measures the following six behaviours that are theorised to promote well-being: connecting with others, challenging oneself, giving to others, engaging in physical activity, embracing the moment, and caring for oneself. In addition, the 6W-WeB assesses the frequency of, and autonomous versus controlled motivation for, each behaviour. Study 1 focuses on the initial validation of the 6W-WeB in a sample of American adults (N1 = 1800, 60.3% female, Age: M = 40.9, SD = 13.21). Study 2 replicates the factor structure in an independent, Australian adult sample (N2 = 855, 47.3% female, Age: M = 38.16, SD = 13.35), and extends the research by assessing the barriers and enablers of valued action. Study 3 further replicates the validity of the questionnaire in two adolescent samples (N3 = 518, 100% female, Age: M = 14.29, SD = 1.46 and N4 = 185, 51.38% female, Age: M = 19.56, SD = 0.72) and tests the associations of 6W-WeB with personality traits and variables theoretically linked to each of the six behaviour domains. Study 4 combines the previously mentioned samples to maximise statistical power and test the factor structure of the 6W-WeB as well as its measurement invariance across countries, age groups, genders, and levels of psychological distress. Results indicate that the factor structure of the 6W-WeB is best represented by a
Sensitivity to the Average and Summative Impact of Multiple Events: When “More is More” and When “More is Less”

How people respond to positive and negative events is a basic question in psychology. Most theoretical accounts assume that the detrimental impact of negative life events is cumulative, resulting in a “more is more” effect. A similar assumption of “more is more” is typically used to predict the influence of multiple positive life events, people’s reactions to evaluative stimuli (e.g., an audience), and their judgments of consumer goods. In this article, we present a model that suggests that these conclusions do not capture the full picture of how people respond to multiple positive or negative events. More specifically, the averaging/summation (A/S) model does not predict that the underpinnings of individuals’ responses to positive or negative events always reflect summative affective impact. Rather, individuals’ responses often reflect the average value of events, as well as their summative value. We review research supporting the model’s predictions and discuss alternative theories and interpretations, such as the conservation of resource model, the peak–end rule, mental accounting, distraction, and assimilation/contrast. In addition, we suggest new avenues for research.
QUALITY ASSURANCE IN BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES AND SKILL ACQUISITION AMONG BUSINESS EDUCATION STUDENTS IN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN RIVERS STATE

The study examined quality assurance in business education programmes and skill acquisition among business education students in tertiary institutions in Rivers State. Two research questions were posed to guide the study and two hypotheses was tested at 0.05 level of significance. The entire population of 90 were studied by the researcher, as there was no sample and sampling techniques adopted. Data for this study were collected by means of questionnaire. A total of 80 lecturers who returned their instrument were studied. Test-retest method was used for the reliability test, which yielded reliability co-efficient of 0.82. Mean and standard deviation were used to analyse the research questions while z-test was used to test the hypotheses. Findings revealed that the methods of ensuring quality on business education programme and impact of quality business education programme on skill acquisition by business education students raised by the researcher are of utmost important and necessary as the hypotheses proved that there was no significant differences in the methods of ensuring quality and impact of quality business education programmes. Based on the findings, recommendations made amongst which includes that skill courses in business education programmes should be taught with utmost priority as to maintain quality and enhance skill acquisition by the students and National Executive Council of Association of Business Educators of Nigeria (NECABEN) should ensure uniformity of quality and skills in business education programmes in the Federation. Key Words: Quality Assurance, Business Education Programmes, Skill acquisition, Students