The present study deals with the predictive role of past and future self-continuity on procrastination at work. Self-continuity refers to how connected individuals feel to their past and future selves. Procrastination at work is a common issue with negative consequences for individuals and organizations. Previous research has shown a relationship between procrastination in the academic context and future self-continuity. Individuals with lower levels of future self-continuity are more likely to procrastinate because they perceive their future selves as strangers. The present study examines both past and future self-continuity in relation to procrastination in the workplace, rather than focusing on the academic domain. We collected quantitative data using an online questionnaire to answer the research questions. The results showed that both, past and future self-continuity, significantly predicted procrastination at work. Past self-continuity proved to be a stronger predictor than future self-continuity. Even after controlling for conscientiousness, past self-continuity robustly predicted procrastination at work. The mediation analysis did not show significant results for consideration of future consequences as a mediator. These findings emphasize the importance of considering individuals' connections to their past selves in understanding procrastination at work. They underscore the need for interventions that promote reflection on past experiences and goal setting to reduce procrastination tendencies. Our study provides new insights into self-continuity and procrastination in an organizational context and initiates future research and practical interventions.

La continuité a un statut compliqué pour Deleuze et Leibniz. Chez Leibniz, la continuité est omniprésente dans ses mathématiques et sa métaphysique, mais il est aussi le théoricien de l'individualité absolue des monades, qui peuvent être interprétées comme des discontinuités irréductibles. Chez Deleuze, le champ Idéal est parfois considéré comme une continuité, mais il se caractérise aussi par une affirmation de divergence (et d'incompossibilité), qui pourrait impliquer une sorte de discontinuité dans l'ordre virtuel. Cette étude aborde ce problème chez les deux penseurs et révèle le rôle de la continuité dans leur métaphysique. En effet, un concept deleuzien de continuité est reconstitué en explorant Le pli, Différence et répétition, et Logique du sens. Il est montré comment la continuité (chez les deux penseurs), en tant que concept mathématique, se transforme en une notion métaphysique indispensable à la philosophie de l'événement de Deleuze. Cette recherche développe les nuances conceptuelles d'une notion deleuzienne de continuité et identifie ses différents types, à savoir la continuité divergente, la continuité intensive, la continuité torsionnelle et la continuité ten(or)sionnelle. Cette analyse permet de mettre au premier plan la correspondance architectonique de la métaphysique de Deleuze dans ces trois livres, une architecture empreinte de continuité et de pli. / Continuity has a complicated status for Deleuze and Leibniz. For Leibniz, continuity is prevalent in his mathematics and metaphysics, but he is also known to be the theoretician of the absolute individuality of monads, which can be interpreted as irreducible discontinuities. For Deleuze, the Ideal field is sometimes regarded as continuity, but it is also characterized by an affirmation of divergence (and incompossibility), which might imply a kind of discontinuity in the virtual order. This study engages with this problem in both thinkers and discloses the role of continuity in their metaphysics. Indeed, a Deleuzian concept of continuity is reconstituted while exploring The Fold, Difference and Repetition, and Logic of Sense. It is shown how continuity (in both thinkers), as a mathematical concept, turns into a metaphysical notion that is indispensable for Deleuze’s philosophy of event. This research unfolds the conceptual nuances of a Deleuzian notion of continuity and identifies its different types, namely, divergent continuity, intensive continuity, torsional continuity, and ten(or)sional continuity. This analysis allows us to foreground the architectonic correspondence of Deleuze's metaphysics in these three books, an architecture imbued with continuity and fold.

Master of Science / Architectural Engineering and Construction Science / Donald J. Phillippi / Special steel moment frames are one of the most common systems used to resist high seismic forces. Well-proportioned moment resisting connections are essential. Special steel moment frame connections must be capable of transferring moment and shear forces that are developed in the beams to the column. These connections must be designed as a highly ductile element in order to dissipate extensive energy thus undergo inelastic deformations. Doubler plates and continuity plates have been recommended by several design codes and standards in order to strengthen the column web and prevent the inelastic deformation of the panel zone due to high shear stress concentrations. However, doubler plates and continuity plates are very expensive due to the large amount of detailing and welding requirements. Furthermore, the extensive welding may affect the properties of the steel in which it may cause shrinkage, lower potential notch toughness and cracking. In any of these cases, there is high potential of losing the desirable inelastic performance required for these SMF. This report investigates the design of the special steel moment frame connections thus eliminating the use of doubler and continuity plates in these connections. Tables are provided that show all steel W-Shape beam sizes with all the adequate steel W-Shape column sizes used in special steel moment frames without the use of doubler and continuity plates in frame connections.

This thesis examines continuity and change in the three Black Country localities of Pensnett, Tipton and Sedgley between 1945 and c1970. The dominant historiography of the period suggests that the prosperity of post-war British society, the safety-net of state welfare provision and unprecedented levels of consumer spending mostly eradicated the inter-war behaviour patterns of individuals, families and communities. Utilising the oral testimony of sixty residents from the three localities, and supplemented by a range of primary sources, the thesis demonstrates that growing affluence impacted only marginally upon the customary social mores of the lowermiddle and working-class inhabitants. Whilst aspirations to new housing and increased consumption affected perceptions of status and social standing, the economic strategies of the pre-war period prevailed. The thesis evaluates the effect of affluence upon earning, spending and saving. It questions assumptions that the support of kinship networks, matrilocality and community cohesion disappeared as slums were replaced with new housing estates. It demonstrates that the Welfare State impacted little upon attitudes to income and employment and that the wages derived from formal employment were augmented by informal work, penny-capitalist ventures and illicit activities. It shows that despite embracing the consumer society, families within these localities adhered to traditional methods of shopping and the financing of consumption. The thesis challenges the work of a range of historians who have emphasised change over continuity in characterisations of British society in the post-war period and endorses Hoggart’s claims that despite post-war innovations “old habits persist”

Background: Individuals who make multiple visits to EDs for mental health complaints are a highly visible and challenging group. Recent healthcare priorities aimed at reducing inappropriate or unnecessary service use call for improved continuity of care. Implementing effective continuity interventions is contingent on sound foundational knowledge including population profiling and conceptual understanding. A deficit in these key elements is apparent in existing literature. These gaps in knowledge must be addressed to ensure quality continuity research targeting frequent presenters. Furthermore, there is a paucity of research available that implements evidence-informed methods and theory-driven measurement strategies. Objective: To strengthen the knowledge base on frequent mental health-related ED use and continuity in mental healthcare by addressing existing gaps in foundational knowledge and examining the phenomena at a regional tertiary healthcare centre. Method: This was a three-phase emergent study design using mixed methods. Phase 1 was an integrative study to synthesize research on frequent presenters to the ED for mental health complaints. Phase 2 was a theory analysis to explore the conceptual understanding of continuity in mental healthcare. Phase 3 was an observational case-control study of an exemplar population at a regional tertiary healthcare centre using the evidence-informed methods emerging from the first two phases. Results: From this enquiry, I proposed an evidence-informed profile for frequent presenters to the ED for mental health complaints, summarized parameters used to identify the frequent presenter population, highlighted existing areas of theoretical consensus not yet recognized in continuity research, and provided a global understanding of continuity in mental healthcare and an approach for selecting measurement strategies for continuity research. The observational study strengthened the emerging frequent presenter profile and explored CoC using a comprehensive tool. Conclusion: This doctoral thesis addresses important gaps in foundational knowledge by providing an evidence-informed frequent presenter population profile and global theoretical summary of continuity in mental healthcare. The observational study appears to be the first to use a theory-driven measurement tool and results differ from previous studies in which simple measurement approaches are used. Given this, new hypotheses/questions about the focus and role of CoC with frequent ED use need to be explored. / Thesis (Ph.D, Nursing) -- Queen's University, 2013-04-26 10:47:19.626

- anglický jazyk In my thesis I deal with presidential decrees in constitutional and international context. It consists of 5 parts. There are preconditions for the emergence of decrees in the first part. This international-legal recognition of the Czechoslovak government in exile, the theory of legal and political continuity of Czechoslovakia, uninterrupted presidency of dr.Beneš and the withdrawal of the Munich Agreement. The second part talks about the concept of issuing decrees. In the third part is the most important content of constitutional decrees. The fourth section deals specifically about formal-legal, material-legal and political continuity. In the last part I deal with today's issue of the validity of the decrees and decrees of the Czech Republic by accession to the European Union. Government in exile was recognized by Great Britain in 1940. It was very important because it could arise decrees. It arranged the constitutional decree Nr. 2/1940 official bulletin of Czechoslovakia, which established the emergence of decrees. Decrees of the President of the Republic published a proposal to the government. The State Council worked on decrees since 1942, received as an advisory vote. This decree suspended formal-legal continuity. The situation changed even Slovak National Council, because...

This thesis deals with the aspects of managing the business continuity by the methodologies of ITIL and Cobit. The main thesis objective is to find out if there exists one general aplicable solution of the business continuity managment process based on the relative approach comparison and integration of both methodologies and afterwards to define this general solution. The secondary thesis objective is to try to specify the problem issue, which is not covered neither one of those methodologies and then integrate it into this general solution. The purpose of first chapter is to analyze and generally describe the business continuity managment area, its relation with IT Service Managment, to define all key issue terms and to give a best practice review dealing with this field. In the following chapters there is a detailed look at the concrete individual approaches of metodics ITIL and Cobit to the area of business continuity managment. The final chapter deals with approach comparison of both methodologies based on by author defined key fields as target group, enterprise type, terminology, mature models, metrics, concept and relative mapping of relevant points. The chapter provides the general complex solution guideline of this issue by simultaneous implementation of both methodologies as well. This is the main contribution of this work. The next contribution consists in the definition of irrational employee behaviour problem during disaster and its integration to this general guidelines.

ABSTRACT This study delves into the notion of klezmer as both a link in the chain of Jewish continuity and a mirror to the multifarious variations of Jewish identification. It explores the music in relation to various events within the last century of Jewish history, such as the Jewish enlightenment movement, migration from Eastern Europe and the Holocaust, and draws on various discourses of memory and identity to frame and elucidate the music. It also proposes the theory that klezmer could indeed be an archetype, comprised of mnemonic and archetypal musical devices, that resides deep within the Jewish collective unconscious and rouses nostalgic yearnings to reclaim a cherished yet imperilled heritage. Embracing this notion of klezmer as archetype sheds light on the contemporary klezmer scene, particularly in Germany, Poland and the United States of America, and the many social, cultural and moral sensibilities that define it. Paving the way for the various avenues of Jewish, and often non-Jewish, memory work and identification klezmer not only sounds the synthesis of cultural, social and religious boundaries, but also emerges as a bastion of Jewish continuity.

Sámi sacrificial sites were a central part of the Sámi pre-Christian belief. The Sámi saw the world from a holistic point of view where nature, humans and spirits were all connected. The interest for sacrificial sites have a long history and both older research and some more recent studies are available with new analysis methods. There are still unresolved questions regarding sacrificial sites such as those concerning how long the sacrificial sites have been used and what kind of continuity can be seen in the sacrificial practises. The aim of this paper is to analyse purpose, timespan and continuity of the sacrificial sites by combining a study of archaeological and historic material. The study concerns sacrificial sites that were separated from the living area and analyses the material from the two sacrificial sites, Unna Saiva and Viddjavárri. The study shows that the main purpose of the sacrifice was to gain wellbeing and good fortune in your everyday life as well as to maintain a good relationship with the nature and sprits. The overall timespan of the sacrificial practice was from the 6th and 8thcentury to 19thand 20thcentury with some traces to older and more recent dates. The continuity in the sacrificial practises can mainly be seen through the continuous purpose of the sacrifice and the continuity in selecting what parts of the animal to sacrifice.

Le principe de continuité du service public fait partie de ces grands principes du droit administratif que l'on ne songe guère à reconsidérer. Son identité est établie, sa valeur juridique acquise. Toutefois, dans son rapport au droit de grève, l'étude de ses manifestations laisse rapidement entrevoir ses limites. En effet, s'il apparaît en théorie comme le pendant du droit de grève des agents, il n'est en réalité effectif que dans les cas particuliers où la grève est susceptible de porter atteinte à l'ordre public. Cette conception minimaliste est la conséquence du processus d'édification du principe. Perçu à l'origine comme un rempart au développement des conflits collectifs dans la fonction publique régalienne, sa finalité s'est rapidement confondue avec les nécessités de l'ordre public. Et bien que son assise se soit progressivement renforcée, qu'il se soit diffusé à la quasi-totalité des branches du droit administratif, il s'est toujours cantonné à ce fondement.Le principe de continuité du service public est ainsi figé dans une acception étroite, et son champ d'application demeure restreint. De fait, l'équilibre qui aurait dû procéder de la conciliation du droit de grève et du principe de continuité n'a jamais été atteint, malgré leur égale valeur constitutionnelle.L'analyse des caractéristiques du principe de continuité renseigne pourtant sur son aptitude à dépasser les limites qui lui ont été assignées. Il apparaît notamment que toutes ses virtualités n'ont pas été exploitées, le législateur n'ayant pas su en imposer une vision plus conforme à l'évolution contemporaine du service public et des rapports entre l'Administration et ses administrés. Pour y parvenir, la relation du service public avec l'usager doit être pleinement intégrée à l'objectif de conciliation du droit de grève et du principe de continuité. Enrichi de cette nouvelle dimension, le principe de continuité du service public est susceptible de fonder un nouveau régime de la grève dans les services publics, plus équilibré, qui induit aussi d'en adapter le champ d'application à l'importance des activités d'intérêt général considérées. / The principle of continuity of public service is one of those great principles of administrative law that we seldom think to reconsider. His identity is established, its acquired legal status. However, in its report to the right to strike, the study of its manifestations leaves quickly glimpse limitations. If it appears in theory like the opposite of right to strike, it is in actual fact only in special cases where the strike is likely to undermine public order. Frozen in the narrow sense, its scope remains limited . In fact, the balance that should have made the reconciliation of the right to strike and the principle of continuity was never reached , despite their equal constitutional value. Analysis of the characteristics of the principle of continuity information yet its ability to overcome the limitations that have been assigned. Particular, it appears that all his potential has not been exploited, the legislature has not been able to impose a more consistent vision of the contemporary evolution of public service and the relationship between the Administration and its citizens. To achieve this, the relationship of public service with the user must be fully integrated with the objective of reconciling the right to strike and the principle of continuity. Enriched with this new dimension, the principle of continuity of public service is likely to start a new strike system in public services, more balanced, which also leads to adapt the scope of the importance of activities public interest consideration.