This dissertation focuses on the impact of China’s need for sustained access to oil resources in post-Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) Sudan and Southern Sudan. Applying an integrated conceptual framework (a combination of economic nationalism and Daniel Yergin’s three themes in which the political narratives of oil are grounded), China’s domestic drivers can be identified as the augmentation and security of national power, economic growth and autonomy, modernisation and substantial industrialisation. In order to fulfil these aims, China has a great need for natural resources, especially oil. A prime example of China’s pursuit of sustained access to oil resources is its involvement in the greater Sudan. As a result of the vast amounts of oil, as well as the absence of western competition, Sudan became an obvious choice for China. As a result of the signing of the CPA in 2005, China has had to adjust its principle of upholding formal state sovereignty (and its exclusive relationship with Sudan (Khartoum)), which practically means that it can engage with Southern Sudan (most importantly to secure its vast oil interests in the region). Evidence presented in this dissertation would suggest that it is likely that the greater Sudan is descending towards a possible violent breakup - the main reason being that the CPA has not been fully implemented, largely as a result of Sudan’s (Khartoum) attempts to stall and/or derail the CPA to continue its control over oil resources and the subordination of Southern Sudan. China is arguably the only state that has positive relations with, and substantial influence in, both Sudan (Khartoum) and (albeit to a lesser extent) Southern Sudan. Taking into account that the establishment of a context conducive to stability and peace in the greater Sudan is in its best strategic interest, China has a responsibility (to itself as well as to the greater Sudan) to bring Sudan (Khartoum) and Southern Sudan to the table to negotiate the most pressing issues. It can use its position as most important investor and importer of Sudanese oil to apply pressure on both sides to reach agreements on key outstanding matters, as well as to establish a framework for the road ahead. Even though China is in some circles regarded as Africa’s new colonising power, and even though there are many negative connotations attached to China’s modus operandi on the continent, it now has both the opportunity and the ability to use its influence to help bring about lasting peace to a country devastated by decades of civil war. / Dissertation (MA)--University of Pretoria, 2010. / Political Sciences / unrestricted

This master thesis deals with an issue of the profit and loss statement. The theoretical part of the thesis describes the nature of the financial statements, the individual elements of the financial statements and after that, it focuses on the one particular statement which is profit and loss statement. The thesis also describes the basic building blocks of this particular statement and further specifies its appearance. The analysis is conducted in terms of Czech accounting standards and IFRS. In the analytical part of the thesis, the main focus lies on the research of the explanatory power of the profit and loss statement in practice. It analyzes the statement from the perspective of external users. The researched companies were randomly selected and they publish their financial statements prepared in accordance with Czech accounting standards and IFRS. The main approach used in this master thesis is the financial analysis, within which are carried out the horizontal and vertical analysis, ratios calculations and all results are compared over time and also among competitors. The income statement offers really important information to the users of financial statements, but for deeper explanation users have to always look into the other financial statements, because all of them are connected together.

The thesis focuses on the issue of the comprehensive income statement which has been recently included into the financial statements set of IFRS, following the example of US GAAP. In the theoretical part there are outlined various factors which influence the reporting of the comprehensive income and the final form of the statement. The thesis particularly compares reporting of the comprehensive income according to US GAAP and IFRS. In the practical part, the difference is shown on the example of two companies, each reporting in accordance with mentioned accounting systems.

The goal of this diplom thesis is to analyze economic activities of genesis and existence of non-state medical device. The concrete company shows accounting advances of this special line of business in actual legislature in the Czech Republic

This study provides an overview of the school environment as that in their daily lives, promotes human development. For this, there is discussion of teaching and research, the knowledge of the teacher work and its relevance in learning the knowledge transmitted in society based on theoretical assumptions. An approach to the Programme of High School Full-Time in the model highlights the pursuit of Academic Excellence as well as the implementation of diverse part of the curriculum as a differential point in teaching and learning. Through qualitative research carried out through interviews, are sought evidence in teaching practice in the school model. Based upon the described, this study aims to investigate possible contributions of the Programme of High School Full-Time, deployed by the Secretary of Education of São Paulo, since 2012, for the teaching work. The results relate data collected in interviews with teachers and objectives developed for this research, in order to promote a better understanding of the conditions in which effective teaching work and new reflections on the reality of the education system. / O presente estudo propõe uma contextualização da escola como ambiente que, no seu cotidiano, promove o desenvolvimento humano. Para isso, há discussão e investigação do trabalho docente, dos saberes do professor e sua relevância na aprendizagem dos conhecimentos transmitidos na sociedade baseados em pressupostos teóricos. Uma abordagem sobre o Programa do Ensino Médio de Tempo Integral destaca no modelo a busca da Excelência Acadêmica, bem como a implementação da parte diversificada do Currículo como ponto diferencial no ensino aprendizagem. Através da pesquisa qualitativa desenvolvida por meio de entrevistas, buscam-se evidências na prática docente nesse modelo de escola. Embasado no descrito, este estudo tem como objetivo investigar possíveis contribuições do Programa de Ensino Médio de Tempo Integral, implantado pela Secretaria da Educação de São Paulo, desde 2012, para o trabalho docente. Os resultados relacionam dados coletados nas entrevistas com professores e os objetivos elaborados para esta pesquisa, a fim de promover uma melhor compreensão das condições em que se efetiva o trabalho docente e novas reflexões sobre a realidade do sistema educacional.

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No abstract available. / Dissertation (LLM)--University of Pretoria, 2012. / gm2014 / Centre for Human Rights / unrestricted

Orientador: Paulo José Fortes Villas Boas / Resumo: Introdução: Atualmente a expectativa de vida mundial está aumentando significativamente. Avaliar a população assistida em centros de convivência permitirá ampliar a discussão acerca das atividades realizadas e propostas nesses locais, com ênfase na qualidade de vida dos idosos. Objetivo: Avaliar os idosos do Centro de Convivência do Idoso “Aconchego” em Botucatu quanto às síndromes geriátricas, capacidade funcional e uso de medicamentos. Métodos: Estudo observacional transversal, realizado entre o mês de janeiro de 2018 e abril de 2019, no Centro de Convivência do Idoso Aconchego, em Botucatu (SP). Foi realizada avaliação geriátrica amola quanto aos domínios capacidade funcional (escala de Katz, Pfeffer, escala de Lawton), cognição (Mini Exame do Estado Mental - MEEM), humor (escala de depressão geriátricade Yesavage), deficit sensorial dos idosos (teste da voz sussurrada e déficit visual), nutrição (índice de massa corpo- ral), fragilidade (índice Study of osteoporotic fracture e índice fenotípico de Linda Fried), continência urinária e questão social e familiar. Os idosos portadores de demência foram classificados quanto a gravidade pelo Clinical Dementia Ratio (CDR). Foi realizada análise descritiva, testes de associação (QuiQuadrado, T-stu- dent), sendo estatisticamente significativo quando o nível alfa foi < 0,05. Resultados: A amostra avaliada foi de 76 idosos, que tiveram a média de idade de 80,6 + 8,0 anos, sendo que 72,4% (55) eram do sexo feminino. 94,2% apresentava... (Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo) / Abstract: Introduction: The current world life expectancy is increasing significantly. Assessing the population assisted in social centers will allow a broader discussion about the activities carried out and proposed in these places, with emphasis on the quality of life of the elderly. Objective: To evaluate the elderly of the Center for the Cohabitation of the Elderly "Aconchego" in Botucatu regarding geriatric syndromes, functional capacity and medication use. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study, conducted between January 2018 and April 2019, at the Aconchego Shelter Center in Botucatu (SP). A geriatric evaluation was carried out in relation to functional capacity domains (Katz scale, Pfeffer, Lawton scale), cognition (Mental State Mini Examination), humor (Yesavage geriatric depression scale), sensorial deficit of the elderly (Index of osteoporotic fracture and Linda Fried's phenotype index), urinary continence, and social and family issues. Elderly people with dementia were classified as severity by the Clinical Dementia Ratio (CDR). A descriptive analysis, association tests (Chi-Square, T-student) was performed, being statistically significant when the alpha level was <0.05. Results: The sample evaluated was 76 elderly, who had a mean age of 80.6 + 8.0 years, and 72.4% (55) were female. 94.2% had cognitive impairment by MMSE, and 47.4% had a previous diagnosis of dementia. 55.3% were classified as overweight / obese. 41.7% of the elderly were classified as mild dementia a... (Complete abstract click electronic access below) / Mestre

Thesis (M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension)) -- University of Limpopo, 2015 / The study was undertaken to understand the beneficiary and non–beneficiary evaluation of the CASP-Extension programme and how it can be used to improve future programme delivery. This study was conducted in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality between October 2014 and February 2015. In this study a survey design was used. The study used both qualitative and quantitative methods. Data for this study were gathered through semi–structured questionnaires. The respondents of this study included sixty farmers made up of LRAD farmers receiving CASP-Extension and those not receiving CASP-Extension. The farmers were chosen by systematic sampling. Independent t-test and Chi-Squared tests were applied to analyse the data using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The results revealed that receiving CASP-Extension support does not contribute to yield increase over non-recipients. Regarding participation in CASP-Extension, recipients of CASP-Extension support indicated receiving at one visit by Extension agent per month which is slightly less than what the literature suggests. The image of CASP-Extension as perceived by Non-CASP-Extension recipients is a poor one compared with a good image painted by CASP-Extension recipients. This notwithstanding, most Non-CASP-Extension recipients have the ambition to receive CASP-Extension support. CASP-Extension could improve its image amongst Non-CASP-Extension recipients by addressing the areas of dissatisfaction indicated by respondents in the study. KEY CONCEPTS Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme; Evaluation; Land Redistribution of Agricultural Development; Extension

Alla kommuner i Sverige måste ha en gällande översiktsplan, men hur den utformas är till stor del upp till kommunerna själva. Uppsatsen syftar att studera hur genus, jämställdhetsintegrering och intersektionalitet tar sig uttryck i landsbygdskommunerna Flens, Lessebos, Valdemarsviks och Östra Göinges översiktsplaner. Samt att undersöka hur verksamma planerare förhåller sig till begreppen. Genom innehållsanalys och diskursanalys analyseras plandokumenten och redovisas tillsammans med intervjuer som genomförts med tjänstepersoner som varit delaktiga i arbetet med samma översiktsplan. Av resultatet framgick det att social hållbarhet är en viktig del för att nå en hållbar utveckling i kommunen. Resultatet visar att det utrymme som genus och jämställdhetsintegrering ges i planen har att göra med intresse och kunskap hos planeraren att lyfta dessa frågor. Intersektionalitet är ett perspektiv som inte får något utrymme i planerna, men i framtiden kommer att behöva beaktas. / Municipalities in Sweden must have a comprehensive plan, but how these are constructed are up to themselves. The aim of this paper is to study how gender, gender mainstreaming and intersectionality is expressed in the rural municipalities comprehensive plans of Flen, Lessebo, Valdemarsvik and Östra Göinge. The aim is also to understand how professional planners relate to the concepts. The comprehensive plans were analysed with content- and discourse analysis and presented together with interviews with professional planners working in the rural municipalities.  It became clear that social sustainability is an important part of achieving sustainable development in the municipalities. The results show that the space given to gender and gender mainstreaming in the comprehensive plans has to do with the interest and knowledge of the planner to integrate these. Intersectionality is a perspective that is not given space in the plans, but will need to be considered in the future.