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BM-5102: Organizational Behavior: Reflective Critique Report
No full textThis is a Reflective Critique Report on the experiences of the author while undergoing the BM-5102: Organizational Behavior module for Master of Management under UBD
"BM Auto" marketing opportunities in social media in Latvia
No full textBakalaura darba tēma ir „Uzņēmuma SIA „BM Auto” mārketinga iespējas sociālajos medijos Latvijā”. Šajā darbā autore sniedz informāciju par to, kā mārketinga aktivitātes sociālajos medijos veidot pareizi un kā tās pilnveidot.
Bakalaura darba mērķis: izpētīt Latvijas uzņēmuma SIA „BM Auto” mārketinga iespējas sociālajos medijos. Lai šo mērķi sasniegtu, izvirzīti vairāki darba uzdevumi, kas īstenoti katrā no darba nodaļām:
1.Iegūt teorētisko bāzi par mārketinga un sociālo mediju attīstību un tendencēm;
2.Izanalizēt sociālo mediju lietotāju paradumus un uzņēmuma SIA „BM Auto” darbību sociālajos medijos;
3.Izstrādāt viena no uzņēmuma SIA „BM Auto” pārstāvētā „MINI” zīmola mārketinga pilnveidošanas plānu komunikācijai sociālajos medijos.
Bakalaura darbs sastāv no trim nodaļām:
Pirmajā nodaļā autore iegūst teorētisko bāzi par mārketinga attīstību un tendencēm, kā arī sociālo mediju attīstību un vidi Latvijā.
Otrajā nodaļā autore apraksta darbā izmantoto metodoloģiju. Trešajā nodaļā, lai veiksmīgi izstrādātu SIA „BM Auto” Latvijā pārstāvētā „MINI” zīmola mārketinga pilnveidošanas plānu komunikācijai sociālajos medijos, tiek analizētas SIA „BM Auto” mārketinga aktivitātes sociālajos medijos 2011.gadā, tiek analizēti sociālo mediju lietotāju paradumi un intervēta uzņēmuma SIA „BM Auto” mārketinga direktore Diāna Gaidaša.
Nobeigumā apkopoti secinājumi un izstrādāti priekšlikumi situācijas uzlabošanai.
Darbā pielietotās pētniecības metodes: Bakalaura darbā izmantota kvalitatīvā pētniecības metode - daļēji strukturētā intervija, kā arī kvantitatīvā pētniecības metode - anketēšana. Autore izmanto abas minētās pētniecības metodes, lai secinājumi darba nobeigumā būtu precīzāki un daudzpusīgāki.The topic of this Paper is „“BM Auto” marketing opportunities in social media in Latvia”. The author of this paper gives information on how to properly build marketing activities in social media and how to improve them.
The aim of this Paper: to analyze company’s “BM Auto” Ltd. marketing choices in the social media. To achieve this goal, a series of work tasks are proposed, and achieved in every chapter of this Paper:
1.To gain theoretical basis about marketing and the social media development and tendencies;
2.To analyze social media user habits, as well as company’s “BM Auto” Ltd. activities in the social media;
3.To work out marketing development plan for communication in the social media, for brand “MINI”, represented by company “BM Auto” Ltd.
Bachelor thesis consists of three chapters:
In the first chapter, author works out theoretical basis about marketing development tendencies, as well as development of the social media in Latvia.
In the second chapter author describes used methodology. In the third chapter, to successfully work out a marketing development plan for communication in the social media for brand “MINI”, represented by company “BM Auto” Ltd., author has looked at company’s “BM Auto” Ltd. marketing activities in the social media in the year 2011, as well the author has looked at the social media user habits. Also, company’s “BM Auto” Ltd. marketing director Diāna Gaidaša was interviewed, for more precise information.
In the last chapter, author summarizes conclusions and offers proposals to improve the situation.
The research methods used in this Paper are: qualitative research method – semi-structured interview, and quantitative research method – survey. Author uses both research methods in order for the conclusions to be more precise and extensive
Nonperturbative landscape of the Mott-Hubbard transition: Multiple divergence lines around the critical endpoint
No full textWe analyze the highly nonperturbative regime surrounding the Mott-Hubbard metal-to-insulator transition (MIT) by means of dynamical mean field theory (DMFT) calculations at the two-particle level. By extending the results of Schaefer et al. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 110, 246405 (2013)] we show the existence of infinitely many lines in the phase diagram of the Hubbard model where the local Bethe-Salpeter equations, and the related irreducible vertex functions, become singular in the charge as well as the particle-particle channel. By comparing our numerical data for the Hubbard model with analytical calculations for exactly solvable systems of increasing complexity [disordered binary mixture (BM), Falicov-Kimball (FK), and atomic limit (AL)], we have (i) identified two different kinds of divergence lines; (ii) classified them in terms of the frequency structure of the associated singular eigenvectors; and (iii) investigated their relation to the emergence of multiple branches in the Luttinger-Ward functional. In this way, we could distinguish the situations where the multiple divergences simply reflect the emergence of an underlying, single energy scale nu* below which perturbation theory is no longer applicable, from those where the breakdown of perturbation theory affects, not trivially, different energy regimes. Finally, we discuss the implications of our results on the theoretical understanding of the nonperturbative physics around the MIT and for future developments of many-body algorithms applicable in this regime
Attributive Indiscernibility and the notion of BM-Spaces
No full textIn this paper, the author describes the concept of attributive indiscernibility and defines the notion of B-metric, discrete B-metric, and BM-spaces. The significance of B-metric and BM-spaces are discussed and consequently some of their characteristics are studied
BM roadmapping approach: overcoming the barriers for the implementation of Lead Time Based Pricing
No full textThis research explores the factors that challenge the implementation of Revenue Management (RM) in manufacturing industries. Previous research focused mainly on Order Management to explain how RM could be applied with studies that are mathematical by nature. However, there is no empirical study explaining the implementation process of RM in manufacturing industries. This research adopts a differential approach and methodology which aims at filling the existing implementation gap. First, to avoid vagueness, the research proposes Lead Time based Pricing as the specific RM strategy to pursue. Then, the research focuses on creating a roadmap for the RM implementation. In order to create such roadmap, the research focuses on the field of Business Model Innovation (BMI). In this field, the research describes the BM ontology and BM roadmapping, tools which will be used for constructing the roadmap. It proposes to combines BM roadmapping with the BMI process to help facilitating the task of roadmapping and finally, upon the discovery issues hindering the real implementation of RM, the research identifies BMI barriers which are, afterwards, compared with the data collected to confirm its significance on the RM (specifically LTBP) case. With the assistance of Infineon Technologies, a semiconductor manufacturer, the research approach chosen is an instrumental case study with semi-structured interviews as a data collection methodology. The data is quoted, codified and analyzed with Atlas.ti 8.0 and the information is useful to pursue the realization of the BM roadmapping, giving answer to the main research question of this research. Management of Technology (MoT
Changes in self-reported and parent-reported health-related quality of life in overweight children and adolescents participating in an outpatient training: findings from a 12-month follow-up study
No full textFinne E, Reinehr T, Schaefer A, Winkel K, Kolip P. Changes in self-reported and parent-reported health-related quality of life in overweight children and adolescents participating in an outpatient training: findings from a 12-month follow-up study. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 2013;11(1): 1.Background
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) was found to improve in participants of weight management interventions. However, information on moderately overweight youth as well as on maintaining HRQoL improvements following treatment is sparse. We studied the HRQoL of 74 overweight, but not obese participants (32.4% male, mean age = 11.61 ± 1.70 SD) of a comprehensive and effective six-month outpatient training at four time-points up to 12 months after end of treatment.
Methods
HRQoL was measured by self-report and proxy-report versions of the generic German KINDL-R, including six sub domains, and an obesity-specific additional module. Changes in original and z-standardized scores were analyzed by (2×4) doubly multivariate analysis of variance. This was done separately for self- and proxy-reported HRQoL, taking into account further socio-demographic background variables and social desirability. Additionally, correlations between changes in HRQoL scores and changes in zBMI were examined.
Results
There were significant multivariate time effects for self-reported and proxy-reported HRQoL and a significant time-gender interaction in self-reports revealed (p < .05). Improvements in weight-specific HRQoL were evident during treatment (partial η2 = 0.14-0.19). Generic HRQoL further increased after end of treatment. The largest effects were found on the dimension self-esteem (partial η2 = 0.08-0.09 for proxy- and self-reported z-scores, respectively). Correlations with changes in weight were gender-specific, and weight reduction was only associated with HRQoL improvements in girls.
Conclusions
Positive effects of outpatient training on generic and weight-specific HRQoL of moderately overweight (not obese) children and adolescents could be demonstrated. Improvements in HRQoL were not consistently bound to weight reduction. While changes in weight-specific HRQoL were more immediate, generic HRQoL further increased after treatment ended. An extended follow-up may therefore be needed to scrutinize HRQoL improvements due to weight management
Reactive intermediates in the photolysis and thermolysis of 3-chloro-3-benzyldiazirine
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Health-related quality of life in overweight German children and adolescents: do treatment-seeking youth have lower quality of life levels? Comparison of a clinical sample with the general population using a multilevel model approach
No full textFinne E, Reinehr T, Schaefer A, Winkel K, Kolip P. Health-related quality of life in overweight German children and adolescents: do treatment-seeking youth have lower quality of life levels? Comparison of a clinical sample with the general population using a multilevel model approach. BMC Public Health. 2013;13(1): 561.BACKGROUND:
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is reduced in obese children and adolescents, especially in clinical samples. However, little is known regarding the HRQoL of moderately overweight youth. Moreover, several studies have indicated perceived overweight as a critical factor associated with lower HRQoL. Our main objective was to compare HRQoL between treatment-seeking overweight youth and the general adolescent population, whilst separating the effects of treatment-seeking status and perceived weight from those of objective weight status.
METHODS:
We compared the HRQoL of a clinical sample of overweight youth (N=137 patients, mean age±s.e.=11.24±0.15 years) with that of a representative population sample (N=6354, mean age=12.75±0.03 years). The population sample was subdivided into groups based on measured and perceived weight status. We used hierarchical linear models to compare HRQoL subscale scores (self- and parent-reported) between patients and population groups, adjusted for sociodemographic characteristics and taking into account clustering of the population sample.
RESULTS:
The parent-reported HRQoL of the treatment sample was significantly lower than that of other overweight youth perceived as 'too fat' on two subscales: 'self-esteem' and 'friends' (effect sizes: d=0.31 and 0.34, respectively). On other subscales, patients scored lower than adolescents perceived as having a 'proper weight' by their parents. The patterns for self-reported HRQoL in adolescents were different: patients reported higher self-esteem than other overweight youth feeling 'too fat' (d=-0.39). Female patients also reported higher physical well-being (d=-0.48), whereas males scored lowest among all compared groups (d=0.42-0.95). Patients did not differ from other overweight youth who felt 'too fat' with respect to other HRQoL dimensions. In general, lower HRQoL was primarily associated with a perceived, rather than actual, overweight status.
CONCLUSIONS:
The treatment-seeking status of overweight youth was notably associated with low social well-being, which may therefore be the main motive for seeking treatment. Other HRQoL domains were not consistently reduced in treatment-seekers. Our results further indicate that perceived overweight rather than actual overweight impacts HRQoL in youth with a modest excess weight. These results have implications for interventions in overweight youth and in individuals who are dissatisfied with their weight.
TRIAL REGISTRATION:
'Obeldicks light' is registered at clinicaltrials.gov (NCT00422916)
Gender differences and business model experimentation in European SMEs
No full textPurpose: By drawing on various theoretical approaches and a gender perspective, this paper aims to examine business model (BM) experimentation as a step towards BM experimentation capabilities as an outcome and, as such, a key antecedent to firm performance. Design/methodology/approach: In this paper, using a unique data set of 444 European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the authors draw on various theoretical perspectives to devise a structural equation model that examines BM experimentation as a step towards business model innovation (BMI) as an outcome and, as such, a key antecedent to firm performance. Potential differences are examined between female-owned and non-female-owned businesses with regard to hypothesized relations. Findings: Multi-group analysis results reveal that drivers of BM experimentation and the paths linking BM experimentation to overall firm performance are different for female owners in comparison to male owners. Research limitations/implications: Theoretical and practical implications are various. For SME entrepreneurs, experimenting with their BMs does lead to improved performance. Practical implications: Theoretical and practical implications are various. For SME entrepreneurs, experimenting with their BMs does lead to improved performance. Originality/value: Despite the increasing number of papers focussing on the relationship between BM and firm performance, the focus on female entrepreneurship, gender differences and BMI, more specifically the process of BMI as BM experimentation, is relatively rare.Green Open Access added to TU Delft Institutional Repository ‘You share, we take care!’ – Taverne project https://www.openaccess.nl/en/you-share-we-take-care Otherwise as indicated in the copyright section: the publisher is the copyright holder of this work and the author uses the Dutch legislation to make this work publicInformation and Communication Technolog
Scientific author names:Errors, corrections, and identity profiles
No full textAuthorship problems are deep-rooted in the field of science communication. Some of these relate to lack of specific journal instructions. For decades, experts in journal editing and publishing have been exploring the authorship criteria and contributions deserving either co-authorship or acknowledgment. The issue of inconsistencies of listing and abbreviating author names has come to the fore lately. There are reports on the difficulties of figuring out Chinese surnames and given names of South Indians in scholarly articles. However, it seems that problems with correct listing and abbreviating author names are global. This article presents an example of swapping second (father’s) name with surname in a ‘predatory’ journal, where numerous instances of incorrectly identifying and crediting authors passed unnoticed for the journal editors, and no correction has been published. Possible solutions are discussed in relation to identifying author profiles and adjusting editorial policies to the emerging problems. Correcting mistakes with author names post-publication and integrating with the Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) platform are among them.</p
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