13 research outputs found
Improvement of personnel records management documentation for "SIMRA" Ltd.
No full textDarba autors: Santa Jansone Kvalifikācijas darba tēma: personāla lietvedības dokumentācijas pilnveide SIA „SIMRA”. Studiju programma: profesionālā augstākās izglītības studiju programma “Cilvēkresursu/Biroja administrēšana” ar specializāciju “Personāla speciālists”. Darba zinātniskais vadītājs: Mg.psych., lektore Ruta Karloviča Darba mērķis: pamatojoties uz teorijas atziņām un ārējiem normatīvajiem dokumentiem par personāla lietvedību, izanalizēt uzņēmuma, SIA „SIMRA”, personāla dokumentācijas sistēmu, kā arī izstrādāt priekšlikumus tās pilnveidei. Darba uzdevumi: 1. Analizēt dažādu autoru teorētiskās atziņas, kā arī LR regulējošos normatīvos aktus par personāla lietvedības nosacījumiem uzņēmumā. 2. Veikt uzņēmumā SIA „SIMRA” pētījumu par personāla lietvedības esošo sistēmu un noteikt faktorus, kuri pilnveidojami. 3. Apkopot pētījuma secinājumus un izstrādāt priekšlikumus personāla lietvedības dokumentācijas pilnveidei SIA „SIMRA”. Darbs sastāv no: ievada, 3 nodaļām, kurās ietverti 9 attēli, secinājumu un priekšlikumu daļas. Pētījums balstās uz 21 avotu analīzes. Tā pirmajā nodaļā: apskatīta personāla lietvedības dokumentācijas pārvaldības būtība un reglamentējošie normatīvie akti. Ir aplūkots uzņēmuma darbības raksturojums. Otrajā nodaļā: ir veikts uzņēmuma darbības raksturojums un personāla lietvedības procesa analīze. Trešajā nodaļā: tiek analizēta personāla lietvedības sistēmas nepieciešamība uzņēmumā un atbilstība noteiktiem standartiem. Rezultātā: pētījums ir nozīmīgs uzņēmumam SIA „SIMRA”, izvērtējot līdzšinējo uzņēmuma personāla lietvedības sistēmu, kā noteiktas dokumentu grupas, kuras pilnveidojamas un ieviešamas turpmākajā darbībā. Darba apjoms: 46 lpp. Tajā ir 9 attēli un 12 bibliogrāfiskās vienības. Darbā izmantoti: LR normatīvie dokumenti, kas regulē personāla lietvedības procesu uzņēmumā, dažādu autoru teorētiskie avoti par personālvadību un lietvedību. Pētījumā izmantoti arī uzņēmuma nepublicētie dokumenti un darba autora veiktās aptaujas rezultāti (32 respondenti). Atslēgas vārdi: personāls, personāla vadība, lietvedība, lietvedības sistēma, dokuments.Author of the work: Santa Jansone Qualification Work Theme: Improvement of personnel records management documentation for "SIMRA" Ltd. Study programme: Professional Bachelor's degree programme “Commercial Activities and Business Management” Scientific head of work: Mg. Psych., lecturer Ruta Karloviča Objective of work: to analyze the system of personnel documentation of “SIMRA” Ltd based on theory conclusions and external regulatory documents on personnel records, as well as develop propositions for its improvement. Job Tasks: 1. To analyze theoretical conclusions of various authors, as well as the regulatory enactments of the Republic of Latvia regarding the conditions for personnel records management within the company. 2. To perform a study about the existing system of personnel records management in the company “SIMRA” Ltd and to identify the factors that requireimprovement . 3. To summarize study conclusions and to develop proposals for improving personnel records management within the company. The work consists of: introduction, 3 chapters containing 9 pictures, conclusions and proposals. The study is based on the analysis of 21 sources. Chapter one: deals with the nature of the management of personnel records and the regulatory framework. Moreover, the nature of the company business is examined. Chapter two: the description of the company business , as well as the analysis of the personnel records management processhas been performed. Chapter three: analyzes the need for a system of personnel records management in the company and its compliance to certain standards. As a result: the study is important to the company “SIMRA” Ltd., assessing the current personnel records management system of the company, as defined groups of documents, which are to be completed and to be introduced in the future. Amount of work:46 pages. It contains 9 pictures and 12 bibliography units. The work contains: the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia governing the proceedings of personnel within the company, as well as theoretical sources of various authors about personnel management and records management. Moreover, the study also uses 4 the company's unpublished documents and the results of the survey conducted by the author of the work (32 respondents). Key words: staff, personnel management, records management, records management system, documen
Measures and options to improve the production process of the joinery company "Simra" Ltd.
No full textBakalaura darba tēma ir „Galdniecības nozares SIA „Simra” ražošanas procesa uzlabošanas pasākumi un iespējas Kuldīgā”. Bakalaura darba autore: Līga Budrecka. Bakalaura darba mērķis: pētīt ražošanas procesa un stratēģiskās vadības teorētiskās atziņas uzņēmējdarbībā, analizēt SIA „Simra” darbību, un noteikt galdniecības nozares uzņēmuma attīstības iespējas Kuldīgas pilsētā. Lai sasniegtu noteikto mērķi, tiek izvirzīti šādi uzdevumi: 1.Pētīt uzņēmējdarbības ražošanas un stratēģiskās vadības jēdzienu skaidrojošus teorētiskos aspektus. 2.Raksturot galdniecības nozares uzņēmuma - SIA „Simra” darbību. 3.Pētīt SIA “Simra” darbības iekšējās un ārējās vides elementus. 4.Veikt SIA “Simra” finansiālās situācijas analīzi. 5.Apkopot secinājumus un izvirzīt priekšlikumus SIA “Simra” turpmākas darbības pilnveidošanai Kuldīgā. Bakalaura darbā izmantotas teorētiskās, empīriskās, tirgus izpētes, aptaujas (ar anketas palīdzību), datu vākšanas, apkopošanas un analīzes metodes. Darbs sastāv no 3 nodaļām un 12 apakšnodaļām. Pirmajā nodaļā analizēta uzņēmējdarbības teorētiskie aspekti – ražošanas jēdziens un uzņēmuma stratēģija, ārējās un iekšējās vides galvenie elementi, stratēģiskās plānošanas nepieciešamība. Otrajā nodaļā tiek analizēti uzņēmuma darbības veidi, iekšējās vides modelis, produkcijas un cenu politikas raksturojums, finansiālās darbības analīze. Trešajā nodaļā tiek izvērtēta uzņēmuma darbības vide un perspektīvas galdniecības nozares uzlabošanai – analizēta ārējās vides ietekme uz uzņēmuma darbību, izvērtēti uzņēmuma pamatdarbības procesi, mijiedarbības principi ar klientiem izpēte – veicot anketēšanu un stratēģiskās darbības pilnveidošanas pasākumi. Apkopoti secinājumi un izstrādāti priekšlikumi uzņēmuma darbības pilnveidošanai. Bakalaura darba teorētiskais pētījums galvenokārt balstās uz Caunes J., Dzedona A., Beļčikova J., Praudes V., Foranda I., un citu autoru un informācijas avotu analīzes. Bakalaura darbs sastāv no ievada, darba pamatdaļas 3 nodaļām un 12 apakšnodaļām, 14 secinājumiem un 11 priekšlikumiem, izmantotās literatūras avotu saraksta un 9 pielikumiem. Darbā ievietoti 33 attēli un 6 tabulas. Bakalaura darba apjoms ir 64 lpp. Atslēgas vārdi: kokapstrāde, ražošana, konkurētspēja, stratēģija, pilnveidošana.The theme of the Bachelor thesis: “Measures and options to improve the production process of the joinery company “Simra”Ltd.” Author of the Bachelor thesis: Līga Budrecka. The aim of the Bachelor thesis: to explore theoretical principles of strategic business management of manufacturing process, analyze the work of “Simra” Ltd., define the potential development of joinery business in Kuldiga. The main objectives: 1.Explore the theoretical principles of manufacturing process and strategic business management . 2.Characterize the work of the joinery company “Simra”Ltd. 3.Explore the internal and external elements of operation of “Simra”Ltd. 4.Analyze the financial state of “Simra”Ltd. 5.Summarize the conclusions and make suggestions for further development of the joinery company “Simra”Ltd. Following research methods have been applied: theoretical; empirical, analysis of market research; questioning; collecting, processing and compilation of data. The thesis consists of 3 chapters and 12 subchapters. The first chapter explores theoretical principles of entrepreneurship- production, business strategy, internal and external elements of operation, the necessity of strategic planning. The second chapter analyzes the variety of company operation, the operating environment, the production and price policy, provides the financial analysis of the company. The third chapter describes the operational environment of the company and explores the potential development of joinery business in Kuldiga. It also analyzes the influence of external conditions and evaluates the process of main activities of the company. It also deals with processes of interaction with customers based on the data acquired by the method of questioning. The conclusions have been drawn and suggestions for further development have been made. The theoretical part of the thesis is mainly based on works of following authors: J.Caune, J. Dzedons, A. Beļčikovs, J. Praude, I. Forands and others. The Bachelor thesis consists of the main part of the thesis that includes 3 chapters and 12 subchapters, 14 conclusions, 11 suggestions, the list of literary sources, and 9 appendixes. It also includes 33 picture and 6 tables. The Bachelor thesis altogether consists of 64 pages. Key words: woodworking, production, competitiveness, strategy, developmen
David Wilson Library Sculpture, 2017
No full textColour photograph of the sculpture that hangs in the David Wilson Library. Submitted for the 'What makes the University Special' Category, Student Life Photograph Competition, 2016-2017. Entered with the caption 'Spans 3 floors, forms the heart of the library. This is a masterpiece that is overlooked by students but to first-timers adds a wow-factor to our new library.
Frequency and predictors of depression in congestive heart failure
No full textBackground: Depression in congestive heart failure (CHF) patients can increase morbidity and mortality. Given the ever-rising prevalence of CHF patients with depression, it is vital that we understand the predictors of depression in these patients to identify and better manage these patients. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the frequency and predictors of depression in CHF patients. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital. Patients with a diagnosis of CHF for more than 6 months based on signs and left ventricular ejection fraction <40% were included. Patients were interviewed with the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) consisting of nine items in line with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) - IV criteria to assess depression. Each item was scored from 0 to 3, and a PHQ-9 score of 10 or greater suggested clinical depression. Data were analyzed on SPSS, v22, and a p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Of 170 participants, 102 (60%) had depression. Among these 102 patients, 42% (n = 43) had mild depression, and the rest (n = 59) had moderate-to-severe depression. Predictors of depression were New York Heart Association stage 3 or 4 (p = 0.001), previous myocardial infarction (p = 0.001), living without a partner (p = 0.001), lack of a joint family system (p = 0.001), sedentary lifestyle (p = 0.001), aged 70 years or more (p = 0.01), and having been admitted in a hospital at least once in the past two months (p = 0.002). Conclusion: Depression is common among patients with CHF. It is associated with multiple factors and needs to be addressed and targeted urgently. Keywords: Depression, Congestive heart failure, NYHA classificatio
The Association of MicroRNA-21 with Carotid Artery Disease and Ischemic Stroke: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Implications and Potential Therapy
No full textIschemic stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with carotid atherosclerosis being its key etiological factor. MicroRNA-21 (miR-21) regulates intracellular signal pathways responsible for vascular changes and ischemic brain injury, and is recognized as a potential diagnostic and prognostic biomarker. It modifies the activity of macrophages (MΦ) and vascular smooth muscle cells, causing inflammation and affecting the stability of atherosclerotic plaques. A deficiency of miR-21 in macrophages stimulates the inflammatory response and plaque growth. It promotes both the synthesis of extracellular matrix, stabilizing the plaque, and the degradation of the fibrin cap, which leads to plaque instability. The effect of miR-21 on endothelial cells differs: it stimulates both NO· synthesis and inflammation. During ischemic stroke, miR-21 demonstrates neuroprotective effects by modulating post-ischemic inflammation and protecting the integrity of the blood–brain barrier. Therapy targeting miR-21 shows potential in experimental models, but it requires cell-specific delivery and precise timing. Further research efforts should focus on the effects of miR-21 on different cell types, as well as the development of new technologies for diagnostic and therapeutic applications
CONSANGUINITY AND MATERNAL AGE; POSSIBLE RISK FACTORS FOR SPONTANEOUS ABORTIONS IN PAKISTANI FEMALES OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE GROUP (15-49 YEARS)
No full textCorrection: Governance of social innovation in forestry (Sustainability, (2020) 12, 3, 10.3390/su12031065)
No full text(1) Replacing the email of the fifth author Wilding Maria [email protected] with [email protected] (2) Deleting two sentences in the second paragraph of Section 4. “Results” on page 6. The deleted part reads as follows: In the Spanish case, a group of forest owners started to organize themselves into groups to better fight forest fires as there was no effective public infrastructure available to address this need. This activity is particularly novel as it introduced a type of bargaining system, namely that individuals would engage in the often dangerous activity of fighting a fire on somebody else’s property based on the trust that if the same event occurs their own land, others would reciprocate. (3) Deleting two sentences in Section 4.3 “Austria’s “Nature Park Specialities” Association” on page 7. The deleted part reads as follows: • In the Spanish case, spontaneous self-organisation took place because of a pressing need and this led to further formalisation and institutionalisation. • In the Spanish case, it is the backbone of the entire endeavour as all firefighters are volunteers and funds are used purely for purchasing equipment such as protective clothing, specialized vehicles and the maintenance of these two things. (4) Deleting the Section 4.4 “Forest Fire Volunteer Groups in Spain” in page 8. The deleted part reads as follows: Fighting forest fires is carried out by local forest owners in parts of Catalonia in Spain [47] who organised during the 1990s and formed an association as forest fire defence groups. The need for this was that there was no effective public infrastructure to defend from forest fires. The arrangement is based on trust: Each forest owner helps in combating the wildfire for other forest owners whilst knowing that these will do the same for his/her land. Such cooperation functions best under the condition that the forest owners know each other in person have regular contact and good relationships in the area. Yet, the activity is highly dangerous, and this requires extra personal will and investments. With the time, the group they managed to reach recognition by local policymakers and new legislation was introduced for their legalisation and public support, the Catalan law regulating the “regulació d’Agrupacions de Defensa Forestal” [50]. This regulation provides the wild fire volunteers with equipment such as garments or cars for the activity. Their example led to positive changes in the Catalonian regional regulation in support of this type of organisation. (5) Deleting one sentence in Section 5 “Discussion: Governance of Social Innovation in Forestry” on the paragraph of (iii) Distinct policy features on page 10 i. The deleted part reads as follows: In the Spanish case, it was clearly the new regional regulation that provided an institutional framework whilst simultaneously leading to recognition and some funding possibilities for the Forest Fire Volunteer groups. (6) Replacing word “four” with the word “three” throughout paper related to three examples (case studies). In the abstract, word “four” was replaced by word “three” in the following two sentences: • To answer this question, we first identified three very different cases across Europe that are compatible with the criteria of social innovation. • In the cases considered, it is evident that the sheer determination and voluntary investment of time and effort by key individuals, who were convinced of the value of the idea for the community, provided indispensable impetus to all three social innovations. On page 2, word “four” was replaced by word “three” in the following two sentences: • The foregoing led us to the decision to study three cases of social innovation in three very different rural areas across Europe. • The subsequent results section will draw its findings from a comparison of the three cases by analysing their differences and commonalities before finally discussing their nature from the perspective of their deductively derived criteria for social innovation: community activities, triggers, internal organisation, financing and support. On page 4, word “four” was replaced by word “three” in the following three sentences: • From this pool of eleven cases, we identified the three best suited to our research question and that show the diversity of social innovation across forest activities and across European regions. • All three cases formed cooperative associations with strong involvement from civil society and produced collective benefits within the forest sector, thus featuring prominently governance aspects. • Furthermore, these three cases feature geographically distinct regions in Europe and also different products and activities, illustrating variety of institutional and natural conditions for developing social innovations. On page 6, word “four” was replaced by word “three” in the following sentence: • Moreover, all three cases characterise involvement of several actors and institutions that are supported by associations. Finally, one of them actively involves socially vulnerable groups in their training and skills development programme (UK). On page 10, word “four” was replaced by word “three” in the following three sentences: • In all three cases, being able to secure volunteers to work is one of the most important features. • Volunteer work was especially important during the founding phase in all three cases, and it still has an indispensable role in the UK case. • In particular, we have observed in the three considered cases from the forest sector (i) strong agency, (ii) creative and novel related impacts on their social innovation endeavours [8,9,19,23,25]. (7) To clearly indicate that the research included three instead of four cases, the authors wish to remove some sentences: Replacing the original version in page 4 in Section 3.1: Our cases include a “Charcoal Land Initiative” in Litija, Slovenia (SI), a community forestry enterprise in Wales (UK), the “Nature Park Specialities” association in the Austrian region of Styria (AT) and “volunteer wildfire groups” in Catalonia (ES). with Our cases include a “Charcoal Land Initiative” in Litija, Slovenia (SI), a community forestry enterprise in Wales (UK) and the “Nature Park Specialities” association in the Austrian region of Styria (AT). Replacing the original version in page 4 in Section 3.2: 1) between July and December 2014—in the frame of the STARTREE project, this refers to the Welsh and the Austrian case, and 2) between July and December 2018—in the frame of the SIMRA project for the Spanish and the Slovenian case. with 1) between July and December 2014—in the frame of the STARTREE project, this refers to the Welsh and the Austrian case, and 2) between July and December 2018—in the frame of the SIMRA project for the Slovenian case. Replacing the original version on page 5 in Section 3.2: In the Spanish case, apart from semi-structured interviews related to innovation process itself, great understanding of the case conditions was provided in the already published material from SIMRA project (including authors of this paper) [33,34,39–41]. with Apart from semi-structured interviews related to innovation process itself, great understanding of the case conditions was provided in the already published material from SIMRA project (including authors of this paper) [33,34,39–41]. Replacing the original version on page 6 in Section 4: In result, our selection conforms to the scholarly standards for innovativeness [10] because the cases either introduce a new idea for a historical, traditional product (Slovenia) or commercialise a good or service in a new way that is unique for the sector and the region (UK, Austria and Spain) [45] (p. 11) [46] (p. 5). with In result, our selection conforms to the scholarly standards for innovativeness [10] because the cases either introduce a new idea for a historical, traditional product (Slovenia) or commercialise a good or service in a new way that is unique for the sector and the region (UK, Austria) [45] (p. 11) [46] (p. 5). Replacing the original version on page 8 in Section 4.3 (after Table 1): It is important to note that all activities take place in localised areas where economic conditions are poor and local communities are suffering the aftermath of deteriorating or collapsed industrial production (AT, SI), are engaged in farming and forest management under increasingly difficult climatic conditions (ES), as well as often facing high rates of land abandonment, unemployment (ES, SI, UK), and/or an ageing local population (AT). with It is important to note that all activities take place in localised areas where economic conditions are poor and local communities are suffering the aftermath of deteriorating or collapsed industrial production (AT, SI), are engaged in farming and forest management under increasingly difficult climatic conditions (AT), as well as often facing high rates of land abandonment, unemployment (SI, UK), and/or an ageing local population (AT). Replacing the original version on page 8 in Section 4.3 (after Table 1): The cases we examined were sustainable or even flourished because of the continuous eorts of a range of various associations (UK), consulting firms (AT) and public administrations (SI, ES) (Table 1, above). with The cases we examined were sustainable or even flourished because of the continuous efforts of a range of various associations (UK), consulting firms (AT) and public administrations (SI) (Table 1, above). Replacing the original version on page 10 in Section 4.3: The initial ideas originated from specific individuals (innovators) who had the will to turn their ideas into reality. Some were subsequently supported either by a consulting agency (such as the ÖAR in Austria), by regular funding (TECT funding in the UK case), by a regulative policy instrument that provided a legal base for the activities and the opportunities to receive further developmental funding (the Spanish case). with The initial ideas originated from specific individuals (innovators) who had the will to turn their ideas into reality. Some were subsequently supported either by a consulting agency (such as the ÖAR in Austria) or by regular funding (TECT funding in the UK case). Replacing the original version on page 11 in Section 5 (i) Cooperation and collective action: The relationships that develop are, at least initially, largely based on trust and in the Spanish case, trust has proven to be enduring and decisive factor that provides ongoing impetus to the dangerous activity of fighting forest fires. with The relationships that develop are, at least initially, largely based on trust. (8) Replacing Figure 1: (Figure Presented) with (Figure Presented) (9) Replacing Table 1: (Table Presented) with (TablePresented) The authors and the Editorial Offce would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused to the readers by these changes. The changes do not affect the scientific results of the original paper [1]. The manuscript will be updated, and the original will remain online on the article webpage
