Report of the Expert Consultation on Voluntary Guidelines for Transshipment

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Voluntary Guidelines

A Comparison of CSR Disclosure Guidelines and a Self-Prepared CSR Disclosure Index- A Study of Select Automotive Companies

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
N.K. Gupta ◽  
Shilki Bhatia
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Economic Environment ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
The Social ◽  
Regulatory Bodies ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Voluntary Guidelines

In India, corporate social responsibility and its disclosure got attention during the eighties and have been gaining importance with time in present economic environment, especially after adoption of liberalization, privatization, and globalization (LPG) (Goswami, 2011). Guidelines, principles, and codes are being developed by various regulatory bodies in India and across the globe to increase transparency and accountability about both a companys daily operations and the impact of these operations on society (Tran, 2014) In this paper, the author has studied the CSR guidelines laid down by Global Reporting Initiative G3.1 (GRI-G-3) and The National Voluntary Guidelines by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (NVG-MCA) and has compared them with a self-composed CSR Disclosure Index (CSRDI). The social responsibility initiatives taken by select Indian Automotive Companies have been analyzed and the companies have been rated as per the disclosures made by them. The main focus of the research is to compare the CSR Rankings of companies as per CSRDI with the companies rankings as per GRI-G-3 and NVG-MCA. It was observed that out of 30 sensex companies, Maruti Suzuki and TATA Motors have been the pioneers in contribution towards CSR initiatives. The top five rated companies were TATA Motors, Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra and Mahindra, Hero Motocorp, Bajaj Auto, and Apollo Tyres.

Fibrous Dysplasia at Unusual Anatomic Sites: A Series of 86 Cases With Emphasis on Histologic Patterns

2021 ◽  
pp. 106689692199714
Author(s):  
Nicholas J. Olson ◽  
Carrie Y. Inwards ◽  
Doris E. Wenger ◽  
Karen J. Fritchie
Keyword(s):  
Bone Formation ◽  
Fibrous Dysplasia ◽  
Giant Cells ◽  
Imaging Features ◽  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Imaging Studies ◽  
Radiologic Imaging ◽  
Type Giant ◽  
Small Bones ◽  
Tubular Bones

Aims. Fibrous dysplasia (FD) is a benign fibro-osseous neoplasm that most commonly arises in the ribs, femur, and craniofacial bones. We analyzed features of FD arising in the spine/short tubular/small bones of the hands/feet (STSBHF), specifically assessing for pattern of bone formation (conventional, complex/anastomosing, psammomatoid/cementum like), myxoid change, and presence of osteoclast-type giant cells. Materials and methods. A total of 1958 cases of FD were reviewed, of which 131 arose in the spine/STSBHF representing 2.5% of institutional and 10% of consultation cases, respectively. Eighty-six cases had material available for review. Anatomic sites included vertebrae ( n = 58, 67%), short tubular bones ( n = 20, 23%), and small bones of the hands/feet ( n = 8, 9%). The most common morphologic pattern of bone identified was conventional ( n = 77, 90%), followed by complex/anastomosing ( n = 22, 26%) and psammomatoid/cementum like ( n = 22, 26%). Eighteen cases (21%) had matrix-poor areas. Hypercellular areas were identified in 6 cases, 2 cases of which showed matrix-poor areas. Osteoclast-type giant cells were noted in 9 cases and myxoid change was present in 3 cases. Radiologic imaging studies available for 41 cases nearly all demonstrated features typical of FD, but the diagnosis was not predicted due to the unexpected location. Conclusions. FD arising in the spine/STSBHF is rare and frequently results in expert consultation. A significant number of cases exhibited less commonly recognized patterns of bone formation, and stromal changes including osteoclast-type giant cells, and matrix poor areas. Furthermore, imaging features in the STSBHF are often less specific. Awareness of the morphologic spectrum at these locations coupled with radiologic correlation should aid in accurate classification.

scholarly journals The Delphi method as an alternative to standard committee meetings to identify ecological issues for forest ecosystem-based management: A case study

2016 ◽  
Vol 92 (04) ◽  
pp. 453-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Waldron ◽  
J.-M Lussier ◽  
N. Thiffault ◽  
F. Bujold ◽  
J.-C. Ruel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Forest Ecosystem ◽  
Delphi Method ◽  
Boreal Forests ◽  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Committee Meeting ◽  
Eastern Canada ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Time Investment ◽  
Second Growth ◽  
The Face

The face-to-face committee meeting is one of the most common expert consultation methods used in forest management. However, it is also laden with disadvantages, such as potential inequity in its consideration of participant opinion and the time involvement required. This led us to evaluate another expert consultation method, the Delphi method, namely by implementing it to identify ecological issues associated with second-growth boreal forests in eastern Canada. We compared this method to the committee meeting method with regard to the time investment required and the efficiency of the consultations. In all, 21 experts participated in three rounds of our implementation of the Delphi method. Subsequently, we administered an appreciation survey comparing the participants’ attitudes vis-à-vis the two methods. These comparisons showed that Delphi was less time-consuming compared to a committee meeting consultation of comparable scope. Participants also considered the Delphi method to be fair and impartial, as all opinions were considered, which is frequently not the case in committee meetings. That said, participants believed that committee meetings allowed for a greater understanding of others’ opinions. Overall, the application of the Delphi method was shown to be a promising way of determining forest ecosystem management issues.

scholarly journals Teleradiology: results of a questionnaire of German radiologists

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (1_suppl) ◽  
pp. 69-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Bolte ◽  
M Walz ◽  
K J Lehmann ◽  
T Hothorn ◽  
C Brill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Quality ◽  
Data Security ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Technical Quality ◽  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Reference Databases ◽  
Educational Applications

A questionnaire was sent by mail to 4400 radiologists (i.e. to at least 1000 radiological institutions). The response rate was about 5%. The results showed that 47% of respondents felt well informed about teleradiology, 49% not enough and 3% not at all. Image and report transfer as well as interfaces to reference databases, educational applications, technical quality surveillance and product support (maintenance) were considered to be increasingly important areas. Smaller institutions (1–3 doctors) judged expert consultation as more important than bigger institutions. Standardization, system stability and data security were demanded as well as guidelines, for example concerning the linking of report and image, correct documentation and required image quality. Technically most demands can be fulfilled today but this technology is not yet commonly included in teleradiology systems.

scholarly journals Barriers and opportunities for return-to-work of cancer survivors: time for action—rapid review and expert consultation

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Régine Kiasuwa Mbengi ◽  
Renée Otter ◽  
Katrien Mortelmans ◽  
Marc Arbyn ◽  
Herman Van Oyen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Expert Consultation ◽  
Barriers And Opportunities

Time for a Protocol on Transnational Environmental Crime?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Gregory Rose
Keyword(s):  
20Th Century ◽  
Criminal Law ◽  
Environmental Law ◽  
Transnational Crime ◽  
Organised Crime ◽  
Environmental Crime ◽  
Environmental Treaties ◽  
Voluntary Guidelines

Environmental law became global through the adoption of environmental treaties in the last quarter decade of the 20th century. Similarly, globalisation of criminal law accelerated when the Convention on Transnational Organised Crime 2000 (CTOC) deepened international legal cooperation between States to combat transnational crime. A protocol to the CTOC, complemented by voluntary guidelines and model legislation, could promote environmental crime harmonisation. This article argues that the time is right to bring together certain elements of international environmental and transnational criminal law.

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