48 research outputs found
Dånvikens algblomning och dess sociala konsekvenser för fastighetsägare i Sjöudden/Gråstena i Salems kommun
No full textRekreation är viktigt för människans hälsa och social sammanhållning och det finns en stor risk att algblomningar leder till rekreationsförluster. Denna studie undersöker de sociala konsekvenserna av höstblomningen i sjön Dånviken, Salems kommun, för fastighetsägare med fastigheter i nära anslutning till sjön och hur framtida algblomningar kan förebyggas. Empiri till uppsatsen har insamlats genom att genomföra en avloppsinventering i området som jämförts med en inventering utförd för 10 år sedan, samt utskick av en enkät till boende i området kompletterat med ett par intervjuer. Materialet genomgick sedan en konfliktriskanalys. Resultatet av inventeringen visar att avloppssituationen ser bättre ut idag jämfört med år 2006 men bidrar fortfarande till övergödning genom näringsutsläpp. Sedan 2006 har 54,5 % av berörda fastigheter åtgärdat sina avlopp och andelen fastigheter som är anslutna till ett avloppssystem har ökat med 19,6 %, där antalet minireningsverk och mark- och infiltrationsbäddar har mer än fördubblats. Konfliktriskanalysen visar att rekreationsmöjligheterna har hotats av blomningen genom konsekvenser som dålig lukt och förstörda stränder. Minskad rekreation minskar den sociala sammanhållningen bland invånarna då blomningen påverkat de sociala mötesplatserna med koppling till Dånviken negativt. Med hjälp av konfliktteorin ser man förekomsten av olika värderingar och en ojämn maktfördelning hos fastighetsägarna avseende påverkan på Dånviken, vilket innebär en ökad konfliktrisk i samband med algblomningen. För att förebygga framtida blomningar i Dånviken behöver kommunen fortsätta sätta krav på avloppen och utöva tillsyn och VA-nätet behöver byggas ut för att ersätta befintliga lösningar. Fortsatta studier inom området är viktigt för att bättre förstå de sociala konsekvenserna av hotade rekreationsmöjligheter till följd av algblomningar.The recreational loss due to algal blooms is large even though recreation is important for human health and social cohesion. This study examines the social consequences of the autumn bloom in the lake Dånviken, Sweden, for property owners in close proximity to the lake and how future algal blooms can be prevented. Through sewerage analysis, survey, interview and conflict analysis, one can see that recreational opportunities have been threatened by the bloom through consequences such as bad odors and ruined beaches. Reduced recreation reduces social cohesion among residents as the bloom affected the social hotspots with connection to Dånviken negatively. With the help of conflict theory, we see the existence of different values and uneven distribution of the power property owners have regarding the impact on Dånviken, which means increased risk of conflict in conjunction with algal blooms. The sewage situation looks better today compared to 2006 but still contributes to eutrophication through nutritional emissions. Since 2006, 54.5 % of the properties concerned have fixed their sewerage and the proportion of real estate’s connected to a sewer system has increased by 19.6 %, where the number of mini-treatment plant and soil- and infiltration beds has more than doubled. In order to prevent future blooms in Dånviken, the municipality must continue to demand better sewage and supervision, the water and sewage network also needs to be expanded among other measures. Continued studies in the area are important in order to better understand the social consequences of threatened recreational opportunities due to algal blooms
Dånvikens algblomning och dess sociala konsekvenser för fastighetsägare i Sjöudden/Gråstena i Salems kommun
No full textRekreation är viktigt för människans hälsa och social sammanhållning och det finns en stor risk att algblomningar leder till rekreationsförluster. Denna studie undersöker de sociala konsekvenserna av höstblomningen i sjön Dånviken, Salems kommun, för fastighetsägare med fastigheter i nära anslutning till sjön och hur framtida algblomningar kan förebyggas. Empiri till uppsatsen har insamlats genom att genomföra en avloppsinventering i området som jämförts med en inventering utförd för 10 år sedan, samt utskick av en enkät till boende i området kompletterat med ett par intervjuer. Materialet genomgick sedan en konfliktriskanalys. Resultatet av inventeringen visar att avloppssituationen ser bättre ut idag jämfört med år 2006 men bidrar fortfarande till övergödning genom näringsutsläpp. Sedan 2006 har 54,5 % av berörda fastigheter åtgärdat sina avlopp och andelen fastigheter som är anslutna till ett avloppssystem har ökat med 19,6 %, där antalet minireningsverk och mark- och infiltrationsbäddar har mer än fördubblats. Konfliktriskanalysen visar att rekreationsmöjligheterna har hotats av blomningen genom konsekvenser som dålig lukt och förstörda stränder. Minskad rekreation minskar den sociala sammanhållningen bland invånarna då blomningen påverkat de sociala mötesplatserna med koppling till Dånviken negativt. Med hjälp av konfliktteorin ser man förekomsten av olika värderingar och en ojämn maktfördelning hos fastighetsägarna avseende påverkan på Dånviken, vilket innebär en ökad konfliktrisk i samband med algblomningen. För att förebygga framtida blomningar i Dånviken behöver kommunen fortsätta sätta krav på avloppen och utöva tillsyn och VA-nätet behöver byggas ut för att ersätta befintliga lösningar. Fortsatta studier inom området är viktigt för att bättre förstå de sociala konsekvenserna av hotade rekreationsmöjligheter till följd av algblomningar.The recreational loss due to algal blooms is large even though recreation is important for human health and social cohesion. This study examines the social consequences of the autumn bloom in the lake Dånviken, Sweden, for property owners in close proximity to the lake and how future algal blooms can be prevented. Through sewerage analysis, survey, interview and conflict analysis, one can see that recreational opportunities have been threatened by the bloom through consequences such as bad odors and ruined beaches. Reduced recreation reduces social cohesion among residents as the bloom affected the social hotspots with connection to Dånviken negatively. With the help of conflict theory, we see the existence of different values and uneven distribution of the power property owners have regarding the impact on Dånviken, which means increased risk of conflict in conjunction with algal blooms. The sewage situation looks better today compared to 2006 but still contributes to eutrophication through nutritional emissions. Since 2006, 54.5 % of the properties concerned have fixed their sewerage and the proportion of real estate’s connected to a sewer system has increased by 19.6 %, where the number of mini-treatment plant and soil- and infiltration beds has more than doubled. In order to prevent future blooms in Dånviken, the municipality must continue to demand better sewage and supervision, the water and sewage network also needs to be expanded among other measures. Continued studies in the area are important in order to better understand the social consequences of threatened recreational opportunities due to algal blooms
Business Graduates in Small Firms : Recruitment Possibilities and the Skills Gap
No full textThe trend that more and more recently graduated (business) students are having trouble entering the Swedish labor market, and the fact that many of Sweden’s small firms are perfect absorbers of labor − putting aside the larger firms − how well do these two supply and demand sides match. The recurring theme of this thesis was to analyze the perceptions that small firm managers in Jönköping area, in the business-related sectors, had of business graduates and business graduate skills and competences. It was the skills approach that was the main focus of this thesis. Here we restrict ourselves to the small firms that employ less than fifty people and more than ten. To supplement the reflections of small firm managers on graduates, soon-to-become business graduates in Jönköping area (undergraduates or postgraduates) were asked for their own opinion on small firm recruitment possibilities, and which ‘basket of skills’ they acquired and thus found to be important for small business firms. It is because of these two complementing perceptions that the authors had a chance to underline interesting graduate recruitment results, and perception on skills gaps. The research design was of mostly qualitative nature coupled with additional integrated quantitative data serving as a supplement to the former. The empirical work was conducted through four interviews with small businesses and three focus groups with graduates. Two of the companies had a basic aversion towards employing graduates, while one was indifferent and another welcomed graduates into the company. Graduates were seen as a ‘fresh applicant’, with new ideas and good social competence. However, lack of work experience and practicality, risks of hiring and over qualification brings the employability down. The authors cannot identify a clear indication of a skills gap or skills match, but when taking into account the categorization of skills between practical and non-practical ones, there is a very positive skills match between graduates and small firms. In this way recommendation for designing educational business programs on the basis of practical skills seems to be appropriate for having business students well equipped for the small business labor market. In addition to that, other interesting results point out to that the skills preferences/demand by small firms varies when taking into account whether they recruit graduates to specific job posts or just for general work
Do Well by Doing Good : Engagement of Smålands SME’s in CSR
No full textSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) prevail in their business communities and constitute the base of many nations’ economies. As a reason it is vital that SMEs show their active engagement and relatedness of their CSR activities making them at the core of their business strategies, as well as maintain their role as responsible citizens in their communities.CSR activities and practices being mainly developed by large corporations impede the way they can be applied on their smaller counterparts; ultimately leading to different results. SMEs require different solutions and run in different settings, which afford them unique opportunities to become sustainable enterprises. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the level of CSR engagement in Småland, Sweden. The study was divided into two parts, social (community wise) and environmental. We aimed to understand the reasons behind engagement and non-engagement in this matter. Also, it was important to find a pattern for future development of CSR among SMEs. We relied on previous research conducted for SMEs around Europe, and compared mainly the results from Sweden to our research findings. This study was largely done by using the quantitative survey method, where a questionnaire was designed to collect the results. Descriptive and exploratory statistics is at the core of interpreting the results. Some of the findings were confirmed by previous research while the rest were either unprecendeted or surprising, both in a positive and negative way. The CSR involvement was highly related to the size of the companies, in total more than half of the companies were involved to some extent. The main reasons for involvement in local communities were ethical as well as to satisfy own employees. The reasons for non-engagement were due to lack of resources, time and money, but also the fact that many companies simply never thought about engagement. When it comes to the environmental part, the results showed that companies act very responsibly. They are also aware and compliant to legislations and have environmental policies. Again, ethical reasons were the main driving force behind environmental concerns for the companies, but also the enhancement of the image was a chief reason. In general, companies do not seem to find economical benefits behind the engagement in CSR and less than half of the companies that engage in social responsibilities today are planning on continuing in the near future. Social involvement is voluntary and companies choose to do it mainly because of ethical reasons. On an overall basis, the engagement of SMEs in social activities is quite weak to moderate, while in environmental engagement the results are to some extent more optimistic. However, we cannot allege that a handful of Smålands SMEs see the full business benefits of engagement and as a result they cannot be said to be working towards ‘doing well by doing good’. Policy makers, municipalities and larger firms need to support the SMEs in their further engagement
P03-298 - Dimensions Of Personality And Suicidal Attempts
No full textBackground and aimsDepression is among the most prevalent psychiatric conditions in general population. Previous reports established a link between suicidal attempts and major depressive disorder (MDD). There is a large number of risk factors which can participate in suicidal behavior. Many studies showed the role of personality dimensions such as borderline personality dimensions risk factors of suicidal behavior. The aim of this study was to assess dimensions of personality in inpatients who were hospitalized after suicidal attempt.MethodThe sample consisted of sixty inpatients with MDD diagnosed with ICD X. There were thirty patients with suicidal attempt and thirty with no history of suicidal attempts. The assessment of personality dimensions was carried out by the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory III (MCMI III).ResultsOur findings have shown that borderline and masochistic dimensions were more frequently present in the group of patients with suicidal attempts. Compulsive dimensions were more present in the group of patients with no history of suicidal attempt.ConclusionBorderline personality dimensions with underlying impulsivity and low level of self-confidence might be potential risk factor for suicidal behavior, while the patients with a rigid system of organization and conscientiousness are less prone to suicidal behavior. Assessing personality dimensions is recommended in the process of psychodiagnostics and might be useful in preventive interventions.</jats:sec
P01-60 - Irrational Beliefs of Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
No full textObjectiveAccording to CBT theory, belief system has an important role in etiology of depression. Absolutistic, rigid and irrational beliefs might have influence on development and persistence of depressive psychopathology. The aim of our study was to examine characteristics of irrational beliefs in the cognitive scheme of patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).MethodThe sample consisted of sixty inpatients diagnosed as MDD by using the ICD-X criteria. The assessment of irrational beliefs was carried out by Beck's Personality Belief Questionnaire (PBQ).ResultsOur findings have shown that irrational beliefs related to histrionic, schizoid and paranoid cognitive system were the most prevalent in patients with MDD. We also found significant and high correlation between opposite way of thinking - histrionic beliefs pattern correlated with avoidant and schizoid beliefs patterns. Also, dependent belief pattern was in a significant correlation with avoidant, schizoid and paranoid beliefs. In addition to rigidity, absolutistic and imperative cognitive schemes, we also found ambivalent cognitive tendencies. The existing ambivalence could be an important factor in the maintenance of depressive symptoms.ConclusionOur study has shown high prevalence of irrational beliefs in MDD patients. By recognizing the exact cognitive biases underlying depression, it might be possible to direct the therapeutic interventions more specifically and provide a highly personalized approach in the treatment of patients with MDD. We also believe that there is a need for a psychotherapeutic work on irrational beliefs during remission, which might prevent relapses.</jats:sec
MS404 INFLUENCE OF SMOKING AND DIABETES MELLITUS TYPE 2 ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CORONARY DISEASE
No full textThe Revised International Staging System Compared to the Classical International Staging System Better Discriminates Risk Groups among Transplant-Ineligible Multiple Myeloma Patients
No full text<b><i>Background:</i></b> The Revised International Staging System (R-ISS) has recently been introduced as a comprehensive prognostic score for multiple myeloma (MM). Validation of the R-ISS in patients treated outside of clinical trials is the focus of current investigations. The aim of this study was to test the prognostic role of the R-ISS in MM patients ineligible for autologous stem cell transplantation. <b><i>Patients and Methods:</i></b> A total of 102 newly diagnosed MM patients were analyzed. All patients were initially treated with thalidomide-based combinations. <b><i>Results:</i></b> An overall response rate was achieved in 77.4% patients. Both the International Staging System (ISS) and the R-ISS influenced the event-free survival and the overall survival (OS). However, the ISS was unable to discriminate patients in stages ISS1 and ISS2 regarding OS. On the contrary, the R-ISS clearly differentiated risk categories regarding OS and provided an improved discriminative power of 6.3% compared to the ISS. Furthermore, among the parameters that were significant in univariate analysis (presence of renal impairment, anemia, platelet count < 130 × 10<sup>9</sup>/l, and R-ISS), the multivariate model pointed to the R-ISS (p = 0.001) as the most important parameter influencing OS. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> The R-ISS represents a useful tool for risk stratification of transplant-ineligible MM patients and should be considered as a prognostic index in daily clinical practice.</jats:p
Adenosine cardioprotection study in clinical setting of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
No full textBurnout in Belgrade orthopaedic surgeons and general practitioners: A preliminary report
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