THE IMPACT OF CUSTOMS TARIFF REGULATION ON THE MOVEMENT OF GOODS FOR PERSONAL USE ACROSS THE RUSSIAN-CHINESE BORDER IN THE REGION OF THE ANNUNCIATION CUSTOMS

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
A.A. Bolod ◽  
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Y.A Bogdanova ◽  
E.A. Tsarevskaya ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Personal Use ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Diversity of Tree Species Used in Wood Carving and the Impact of Their Use on Forest Conservation in Benin.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hubert O. Dossou-Yovo ◽  
Valentin Kindomihou ◽  
Brice Sinsin
Keyword(s):  
Forest Conservation ◽  
Species Conservation ◽  
Tectona Grandis ◽  
Timber Species ◽  
Gmelina Arborea ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Wood Carving ◽  
Industrial Markets ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Southern Benin

Abstract This research aimed at assessing the diversity of timber species used in wood carving in southern Benin, impact of this activity on forest conservation, and carvers’ willingness to contribute to species conservation. A preliminary survey was conducted to determine the number of wood carvers in three districts of Southern Benin. Then, a semi-structured questionnaire served to collect data from twelve wood carvers. Twenty-two species were used in wood carving with most species having red or yellow wood. The purchase of wood in industrial markets was the predominant source followed by the direct purchase from plantation and tree owners. Diospyros mespiliformis, Chlorophora excelsa,Tectona grandis and Gmelina arborea were species of which woods were most However, Gmelina arborea and Chlorophora excelsa exhibited the highest Use Value meaning their relative importance in terms of diversity of uses. All carvers reported the scarcity of woods and the destruction of forests and plantations for logging were the main cause; 25% of them own plantations of G. arborea and A. auriculiformis. Carvers indicated their willingness to have plantations of T. grandis and G. arborea for personal use and trade. Promoting reforestation and timber species plantation through sustainable tools is needed, and sensitizing them about forest conservation.

scholarly journals Social media in ophthalmology: An analysis of use in the professional sphere

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 2967-2975
Author(s):  
Hasenin Al-khersan ◽  
Thomas A Lazzarini ◽  
Kenneth C Fan ◽  
Nimesh A Patel ◽  
Ann Q Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Present Survey ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Veteran's Affairs ◽  
Professional Context

To characterize how ophthalmologists are using social media in their practice. A survey regarding ophthalmologists’ personal and professional use of social media was distributed online through a university alumni listserv. Data collection occurred over 4 weeks from January to February 2020. In total, 808 ophthalmologists opened the survey email, and 160 responded (19.8%). Of 160 respondents, 115 (71.9%) participated in social media for personal use. Professional use of social media was noted by 63 (39.4%) respondents. Age >40 years old correlated with less personal ( X2 = 5.06, p = 0.025) but not professional use ( p = 0.065). Private practice was associated with more use of social media professionally compared to those in an academic or Veteran’s Affairs hospital ( X2 = 6.58, p = 0.037). A majority of respondents (58.7%) were neutral regarding the effect of social media on their practice. The present survey showed that nearly 40% of respondents are involved in social media in a professional context. Private practice correlated with increased use of social media professionally, but providers were most commonly neutral regarding the impact of social media on their practice. This finding suggests further avenues of research including how providers using social media professionally are defining and assessing successful use.

scholarly journals Segmentation of the Young Elderly Based on Technology Readiness

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Sell ◽  
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Pirkko Walden ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Technology Use ◽  
Target Group ◽  
Technology Readiness ◽  
Elderly Individuals ◽  
Diffusion Of Technology ◽  
Demographic Group ◽  
Working Age ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Technology Users ◽  
The Impact

We examine the young elderly’s technology readiness in order to understand the propensity to adopt and use technology for personal use. We use the Technology Readiness Index 2.0 as segmentation basis to segment a sample of mainly young elderly individuals. Our aim is to find meaningful segments within this demographic group regarding their technology readiness, and to contrast the segments with previous research. Our findings based on 538 retirees revealed a similar segmentation profile as found within working-age populations, and a surprisingly different profile than previous research with a mature target group. We identified five distinct segments portraying the young elderly as diverse technology users, ranging from ‘pioneers’ to ‘hesitators’. The findings give arise to discussion regarding the impact of age on the technology readiness of individuals and the importance of age as a predictor of technology use. We propose that commonly held views on age as an inhibitor of technology use are becoming outdated as the diffusion of technology reaches a certain level of maturity in a market.

scholarly journals The Impact of Ambivalent Perception of Bureaucratic Structure on Cyberloafing

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakriti Soral ◽  
Jithesh Arayankalam ◽  
Jatin Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Identification ◽  
Differential Impact ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Bureaucratic Structure ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
State Of Research ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

Cyberloafing, defined as the use of the Internet for personal use at the workplace, is emerging as a serious concern for organizations as it disrupts the attainment of organizational objectives. A systematic literature review, conducted as a part of this research, of antecedents of cyberloafing behaviour show that research exploring the relationship between the perception of organizational structure and cyberloafing is at a nascent stage. Acknowledging the underexplored state of research in this area, we investigated this relationship through a quantitative study using a sample of 201 employees, and the containment theory as the base. Our study results indicate that an ambivalent perception of the bureaucratic structure has a differential impact on the cyberloafing activities through serial mediation of two important attitudes, namely organizational identification and work engagement. Theoretical and practical implications are also discussed.

scholarly journals An illustrated booklet for reinforcing community health worker knowledge of tuberculosis and facilitating patient counselling

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ida L.A. Okeyo ◽  
Ros Dowse
Keyword(s):  
Community Health ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Eastern Cape ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Patient Counselling ◽  
Health Care Clinics ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
User Friendly ◽  
The Impact

Background: Community health workers (CHWs) have facilitated the move to decentralise tuberculosis (TB) management, but lack access to information appropriate both for personal use and in patient interaction and education.Aim: To explore the impact of a pictorial-based TB booklet on reinforcing CHW knowledge and facilitating patient counselling.Setting: This study was conducted in local primary health care clinics and the Hospice in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Province in South Africa.Methods: Quantitative and qualitative methods were used. A simple, 17-page, A5 booklet containing pictograms and simple text was designed in collaboration with CHWs who advised on preferred content. Its influence on knowledge was assessed in 31 CHWs using a 17-item questionnaire in a before-and-after study. The experiences of CHWs using the booklet were qualitatively explored using focus group discussions (FGD) and semi-structured interviews.Results: Overall knowledge increased significantly from 70.6% to 85.3% (p < 0.001) with 8 of 17 questions significantly better answered at follow-up. These addressed meaning of side effects and side effect advice for patients, cause and prevention of TB, action if a dose is forgotten, timing of dose in relation to food intake and the possibility that not all patients are cured.Community health workers reported using the booklet during patient interactions, commenting that it enhanced their confidence in their own TB-related knowledge, improved recall of information and reduced uncertainty. They appreciated the simplicity of the text and its userfriendliness because of the inclusion of pictograms. The booklet was perceived to be valuable as a tool for both patient education as well as improved communication with patients.Conclusion: A simple, user-friendly TB booklet containing pictograms improved CHWknowledge and acted as a valuable tool in patient communication and education.

The Impact of Personal Innovativeness on the Use of the Internet Among Employees at Work

2011 ◽  
pp. 29-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tor J. Larsen ◽  
Øystein Sorebo
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Internet Use ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Personal Innovativeness ◽  
Internet Age ◽  
Individual Traits ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Impact

Examining Internet use among employees, this research investigated the theoretical proposition that personal IT innovativeness will positively impact the use of novel computer technologies. The research model included the individual traits of age, gender, experience with IT, and educational level. The article discusses the categories of organizationally relevant versus personal use of the Internet. Using a questionnaire, data was collected from 328 respondents in one organization. The results indicated that users perceive structural differences across various types of Internet use areas, although no clear support for a distinction between organizationally relevant and personal use was found. Additionally, the analyses indicated that personal use is considerably lower than organizationally relevant use of the Internet. However, employees may not distinguish clearly between these two categories. Personal IT innovativeness was the best predictor of organizationally relevant use of the Internet. Age contributed negatively to Internet use. Males appear to use the Internet more frequently than females. Educational level had no impact on Internet use.

Drug Reform Principles and Policy Debates: Harm Reduction Prospects for Cannabis in Canada

2003 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-495 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew D. Hathaway ◽  
Patricia G. Erickson
Keyword(s):  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Drug Policy ◽  
Criminal Sanctions ◽  
Private Lives ◽  
Controlled Drugs ◽  
Policy Debates ◽  
Policy Alternatives ◽  
National Drug ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
The Impact

Contrasting the official harm reduction aims of Canada's 10-year national drug strategy with the actual evolution of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the authors find little evidence of harm reduction, and much of sustained and punitive prohibition. The example of the criminal sanctions currently being applied to cannabis possession offences serves to illustrate the limits of what can be achieved in reducing the impact of criminalization when the fundamental ban on personal use and access is retained. Theoretically informed by constructionist analyses of the styles and strategies of social problems discourse, a moral basis of drug use entitlement is expounded from which rational reform might be more fruitfully argued. Despite its official mandate in Canada to develop more pragmatic drug policy alternatives, the harm reduction movement, posing public health solutions based on empirical analysis, is nonetheless needful of a rhetorical foundation by which to denounce prohibition as a morally objectionable intervention in the private lives of individuals.

Analyzing the impact of soil properties on glyphosate degradation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anneli S. Karlsson ◽  
Lutz Weihermüller ◽  
Stephan Köppchen ◽  
Harry Vereecken ◽  
Michaela Dippold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Chemical Additives ◽  
Ph Change ◽  
Bactericidal Effects ◽  
Personal Use ◽  
Labeling Approach ◽  
Glyphosate Degradation ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Impact

&lt;p&gt;In year 1974, Monsanto introduced the glyphosate [N-(phosphonomethyl) glycine] product RoundUp and in the 1990s also glyphosate resistant crops. Since then, and increasingly after the expiry of the patent, glyphosate has become the most commonly used herbicide worldwide. The estimation of the worldwide use of glyphosate as an active ingredient amounts to more than 800,000 tons/year (estimation from 2014). A herbicide of such wide spread use, commercial in agriculture and for personal use in gardens, has been found in many different environmental compartments (e.g. surface waters and food) and with negative impact on non-target organisms (e.g. glyphosate resistance in weeds, or bactericidal effects). Glyphosate persistence and degradation of the compound differ between strongly between soils. In this study, we focus on elucidating the factors contributing to the persistence and degradation of glyphosate in two contrasting soils. Different chemical additives (N, P, DOM), as well as pH change and microbial transfer alongside glyphosate application were investigated in a &lt;sup&gt;14&lt;/sup&gt;C-glyphosate multi-labeling approach, upon their effect on the glyphosate degradation. The study shows that pH initially has a strong positive impact the mineralization in both soils and the DOM addition only increased the mineralization slightly. On the other hand, phosphate addition shows contrasting results in both soils, and nitrate addition lowered the mineralization significantly. Microbial transfer did not have any significant effect on the mineralization. Furthermore, we identify the impact of adsorption of glyphosate in soil as one of the major factors reducing glyphosate degradation.&lt;/p&gt;

Formation of Lunar Craters and Bright Rays as a Result of Meteorite Impacts

1962 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 415-418
Author(s):  
K. P. Stanyukovich ◽  
V. A. Bronshten
Keyword(s):  
Explosive Charge ◽  
The Moon ◽  
Meteorite Impacts ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Lunar Craters ◽  
The Impact

The phenomena accompanying the impact of large meteorites on the surface of the Moon or of the Earth can be examined on the basis of the theory of explosive phenomena if we assume that, instead of an exploding meteorite moving inside the rock, we have an explosive charge (equivalent in energy), situated at a certain distance under the surface.

The Geosciences Applied to Lunar Exploration

1962 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 169-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Green
Keyword(s):  
Lunar Surface ◽  
Probable Mechanism ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Lunar Exploration ◽  
Geological Model ◽  
Apply Geophysics ◽  
Surface Features ◽  
The Impact

The term geo-sciences has been used here to include the disciplines geology, geophysics and geochemistry. However, in order to apply geophysics and geochemistry effectively one must begin with a geological model. Therefore, the science of geology should be used as the basis for lunar exploration. From an astronomical point of view, a lunar terrain heavily impacted with meteors appears the more reasonable; although from a geological standpoint, volcanism seems the more probable mechanism. A surface liberally marked with volcanic features has been advocated by such geologists as Bülow, Dana, Suess, von Wolff, Shaler, Spurr, and Kuno. In this paper, both the impact and volcanic hypotheses are considered in the application of the geo-sciences to manned lunar exploration. However, more emphasis is placed on the volcanic, or more correctly the defluidization, hypothesis to account for lunar surface features.

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