81 research outputs found
The Gulf of Sidra
No full textThis Comment evaluates the validity of the Libyan claim to the Gulf of Sidra in relation to the Law of the Sea Convention. The author analyzes the lawfulness of U.S. naval maneuvers within the Gulf, and then analyzes the resort to the use of force in the settlement of this dispute within the U.N. Charter and customary international law
Karierna sidra in načrtovanje izobraževanja (I. del)
No full textThe article is divided into three parts. The first part concentrates on how important career is for an individual, organization and society. The author establishes that understanding of career has changed dramatically and does not only refer to climbing up the career ladder, but also moving off or even down the career ladder. The notion of career, as a lifelong and professional path, encompasses all aspects of human personality and their roles acquired through one\u27s life. On basis of vast and longitudinal research, where the author has studied career anchors of individuals, it is the objective of the author to find out on basis of what grounds do the individuals decide to take certain directions in their careers and how learning contributes to such decisions. As a source the author has used Shein\u27s theory of career anchors. Part one describes in greater detail 8 different career anchors and introduces their main features with the findings of the research, which refer to the analysis of professions (work positions) and established career anchors. The author thus verifies the hypothesis that career anchors do exist in our area.Prispevek je razdeljen na tri dele, v prvem se avtorica posveča pomenu kariere za posameznika, organizacijo in za družbo. Ugotavlja, da se je pojmovanje kariere drastično spremenilo in ne pomeni le poti navzgor, kot smo izraz do nedavnega še vsi pojmovali, ampak tudi pot vstran ali celo navzdol. Kariera je razumljena kot življenjska in poklicna pot ter zajema vse vidike človeške osebnosti in vlog, v katere posameznik vstopa v življenju. Na podlagi obširne in longitudinalne raziskave, v kateri je preučevala karierna sidra posameznikov, skuša avtorica ugotoviti, na podlagi česa se posamezniki odločajo za določeno pot in smer kariere ter kakšno vlogo ima pri tem izobraževanje. Za izhodišče raziskave ji je služila Sheinova teorija kariernih sider. V prvem delu podrobneje opredeli osem različnih kariernih sider in predstavi njihove glavne značilnosti ter ugotovitve raziskave, ki se nanašajo na analizo poklicev (delovnih mest) in ugotovljenih kariernih sider, s čimer je potrdila hipotezo, da karierna sidra v našem prostoru obstajajo
Impact of Negative Perfectionism on Procrastination and Job Burnout among Public Sector Employees: Role of Stress as Mediator
No full textThis study examined the mediating role of stress in relationship between perfectionism, procrastination and job burnout among the employees. The data was collected from 243 employees of public sector organizations and the sample included the workers who were working in the office setting environment including, bankers, managers, software engineers, administrators and employees of call centers. To collect the data a consent form was used to get the voluntary responses, the other instruments included a demographic sheet, Negative Perfectionism Scale (NPS), Procrastination at Work Scale (PAWS), Oldenburg burnout inventory (OLBI) and Stress subscale from the DASS-21. The results of the study showed that there is a significant positive relationship between perfectionism and procrastination, and a significant relationship between perfectionism and job burnout. In addition, there is a mediating role of stress in the relationship between perfectionism, procrastination, and job burnout among the employees. However, the results of the t-test analysis showed that a significant difference between level of stress and procrastination was found in both genders. Findings of the current study suggests that Perfectionism is significantly associated with procrastination and job burnout, the mediating role of stress was found in the relationship between study variables
Outcomes of late preterm newborn
No full textSUMMARY Author name: Sidra Malik Title: Outcomes of late preterm newborn Aim: The aim of the study is to evaluate morbidities, weight’s variations during the first 5 days of life and a feeding pattern in the late preterm newborns and evaluate admission to NICU. Objectives: 1. to evaluate the rate of the major morbidities: respiratory, jaundice, hypoglycemia, hemorrhages, infections and to compare morbidities among gestational ages: 34-35-36 weeks of gestation. 2. to evaluate weight’s change during first 5 days of life and to compare among gestational ages. 3. to evaluate the pattern of feeding at a discharge time and to compare among gestational ages. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of all late preterm live births (340/7 to 366/7 weeks of gestation) during the 1-year period between January 2015 and December 2015 in LUHS Department of Neonatology. Late preterm newborns were divided in 3 sub-groups according to gestational age: 340/6, 350/6, 360/6 weeks of gestation. The incidence of major clinical outcomes was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed by using Chi-Square test and Kruskal wallis test. Results: Jaundice and respiratory morbidity occurred significantly more often in the newborn’s group of 34th GA compare with 35th GA and 36th GA. We compared morbidities, mode of delivery and gestational age and found that only newborns of 34th GA and 35th GA after vaginal delivery significantly more often had jaundice then newborns delivered by cesarean section. Significantly higher weight loss was in group 34th week. Comparing the weight loss with group 35th-36th GA, it was significantly highest weight loss on the 2nd day in the group 34th week. Breastfeeding rate was significantly higher in the group of newborns not admitted to NICU. Infants who were admitted to NICU were significantly more fed by formula. Conclusion: Result demonstrated an increased risk of respiratory morbidity and jaundice is associated with lower gestational age and mode of delivery. Newborns of 34th GA had higher weight loss on 2nd day. Admission to NICU, lower gestational age and cesarean section significantly reduced breastfeeding rate
Simulation of traffic flow in unsignalization intersection using computer software SIDRA in Baghdad city
No full textComputer simulation is a vital means for the examination of expressways and urban lanes and streets. Transportation experts concentrate on the arrangement and dissemination of traffic jams on roadways. The objective of this study is to calculate and analyses the travel time, delay time, degree of saturation, and level of service and travel speed in Jordan intersection in Baghdad, Iraq using Sidra software. The number of vehicles passing Jordan intersection was recorded by the author of this work from 7am to 3pm for four days. A simulation model has been used to assess the performance of the current intersection. Results demonstrated that the level of service (LOS) for Jordan intersection is D with (35 sec/veh) average delay and degree of saturation (0.996 v/c). It was concluded that Jordan intersection needs further developments like using intelligent transportation system application (ITS) to regulate traffic signals, whereby reducing traffic jam, using closed circuit TV (CCTV) might assist traffic office in identifying jam point to reduce traffic jam
Simulation of traffic flow in unsignalization intersection using computer software SIDRA in Baghdad city
No full textComputer simulation is a vital means for the examination of expressways and urban lanes and streets. Transportation experts concentrate on the arrangement and dissemination of traffic jams on roadways. The objective of this study is to calculate and analyses the travel time, delay time, degree of saturation, and level of service and travel speed in Jordan intersection in Baghdad, Iraq using Sidra software. The number of vehicles passing Jordan intersection was recorded by the author of this work from 7am to 3pm for four days. A simulation model has been used to assess the performance of the current intersection. Results demonstrated that the level of service (LOS) for Jordan intersection is D with (35 sec/veh) average delay and degree of saturation (0.996 v/c). It was concluded that Jordan intersection needs further developments like using intelligent transportation system application (ITS) to regulate traffic signals, whereby reducing traffic jam, using closed circuit TV (CCTV) might assist traffic office in identifying jam point to reduce traffic jam
Exploring the Relationship between Social-Self-Esteem, Psychological Distress, and Disordered Eating Patterns among University Students
No full textThis study aimed to investigate the correlation between disordered eating patterns, psychological distress, and social self-esteem among university students in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The study included University Students as participants and it utilized a correlational cross-sectional research design. The data collection involved administering a series of questionnaires, which included the Social Self Esteem Scale (SSES), Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q), and DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale). The study adhered to ethical considerations in a rigorous manner. The results indicated a statistically significant and positive correlation between psychological distresses and disordered eating behaviors. Furthermore, a notable inverse relationship was identified between psychological distress and social self-esteem, as well as between psychological distress and disordered eating behaviors. The findings of this study carry significant implications for the design and implementation of targeted interventions aimed at promoting the mental and physical well-being of college students. Additionally, these results may contribute to the development of educational initiatives that seek to prevent the emergence and advancement of eating disorders within this susceptible group. Limitations of the study include the utilization of a cross-sectional design and the limited representativeness of the sample. These factors should be taken into account in future research endeavors
Successful management of invasive aspergillosis with voriconazole and amphoteracin B therapy in a patient with acute mycloid leukemia (AML-M2)
No full textAn eleven-year-old boy presented with one month\u27s history of fever and weight loss. He was diagnosed with Acute Mycloid Leukemia (AML-M2). During treatment he developed recurrent infections with neutropenia requiring prolonged antibiotics and subsequently developed invasive aspergillosis. He was treated with amphotericin B and Voriconazole. This case shows the efficacy and safety of combined antifungal therapy, including voriconazole, for invasive aspergillosis complicating AML
SI data: A high-throughput structural and electrochemical study of metallic glass formation in Ni-Ti-Al
No full textJournal: ACS Combinatorial Science
Title: A high-throughput structural and electrochemical study of metallic glass formation in Ni-Ti-Al
Author(s): Joress, Howie; DeCost, Brian; sarker, suchismita; Braun, Trevor; Jilani, Sidra; Smith, Ryan; Ward, Logan; Laws, Kevin; Mehta, Apurva; Hattrick-Simpers, Jaso
State of Conservation of Traditional Asturian Cideries: Living Heritage at Risk
No full textThis article considers the state of conservation of the traditional llagar cideries in the Principality of Asturias, as part of wider research conducted in the context of a PhD thesis analyzing cider-making architecture within the six districts of the Asturian “Comarca de la Sidra” cider-making area. It presents the results of extensive field work with a great array of data that has been analyzed, sorted, and systematized comparatively both in graphic form and in tables and datasheets. The study’s conclusions are broadly unoptimistic. The progressive discontinuation of cider-making in these traditional buildings along with a lack of real measures for their protection leads the author to find this heritage to be at risk. Even so, there remain some noteworthy examples, some still in use, which are living testimony to these traditional industrial architectures.O objeto de estudo deste artigo é o estado de conservação dos llagares tradicionais de sidra no Principado das Astúrias. O texto faz parte de uma investigação mais ampla realizada no âmbito de uma tese de doutoramento em que se analisou a arquitetura da produção de sidra no setor territorial dos seis concelhos do Condado de Sidra. Apresenta os resultados de um trabalho extenso de campo, obtido a partir de uma grande quantidade de dados que foram analisados, ordenados e sistematizados de forma comparativa, tanto graficamente como em tabelas e ficheiros. As conclusões do estudo são – em termos gerais – pouco optimistas. O abandono progressivo da produção de sidra nestes edifícios tradicionais, aliado à ausência de verdadeiras medidas de proteção, permite ao autor afirmar que estamos perante um património em risco. Apesar disso, existem ainda exemplos notáveis – alguns mesmo em uso – que são testemunhos vivos destas arquiteturas produtivas tradicionais.El objeto de estudio de este artículo es el estado de conservación de los llagares tradicionales de sidra del Principado de Asturias. El texto forma parte de una investigación más amplia realizada en el contexto de una tesis doctoral en la que se ha analizado la arquitectura de producción sidrera en el marco territorial de los seis concejos de la Comarca de la Sidra. En él se exponen los resultados de un extenso trabajo de campo, obtenidos a partir de una gran cantidad de datos que han sido analizados, ordenados y sistematizados de forma comparativa tanto de manera gráfica, como en tablas y fichas. Las conclusiones del estudio son, en general, no muy optimistas. El abandono paulatino de la fabricación sidrera en estos edificios tradicionales –unido a la ausencia de medidas de protección real– permite a la autora afirmar que nos encontramos
ante un patrimonio en riesgo. A pesar de ello, aún existen destacables ejemplos en pie –algunos incluso en uso– que son testimonio vivo de estas arquitecturas tradicionales productivas
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