Los años 2016 y 2017 han permitido consolidar la posición y la importancia de la olimpiada peruana de química a nivel nacional como una actividad que fomenta el estudio de la química y el esfuerzo de superación. Si bien 2016 se saldó con buenos resultados a nivel internacional, los éxitos conseguidos en 2017 han opacado todo lo ya conocido: una medalla de oro y una de bronce en la IChO 2017 y una de oro y tres de plata en la OIAQ lo dicen todo. Han sido los años de la consagración de un sueño a nivel internacional: la obtención de una medalla de oro. A nivel nacional, la Olimpiada Peruana de Química (OPQ) ha mantenido el alto nivel de inscritos y 2017 ha vuelto a superar los dos mil participantes. / The years 2016 and 2017 have allowed consolidating the position and importance of the Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad as an activity that encourages the study of chemistry and the desire to improve in today's students. Although 2016 ended with good results at the international level, the successes achieved in 2017 have overshadowed them: one gold and one bronze medals in the IChO 2017 and one gold and three silver medals in the OIAQ. Nationally, the Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad (OPQ) has maintained the high level of enrollment and in 2017 we have again exceeded two thousand participants.

La Olimpiada Peruana de Química ha cumplido su mayoría de edad y lo ha celebrado con buenos resultados en las competiciones internacionales de Rusia (45ª Olimpiada Internacional de Química, IChO), donde los alumnos consiguieron dos medallas de bronce, y Bolivia (18ª Olimpiada Iberoamericana de Química, OIAQ), donde cada alumno logró adjudicarse una medalla de bronce. / The Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad celebrates its 18th birthday with good results in the international competitions in Russia (45th International Chemistry Olympiad, IChO), where two of our students were awarded with bronze medals, and in Bolivia (18th Olimpiada Iberoamericana de Química, OIAQ), where each one of them managed to reach a bronze medal.

La olimpiada peruana de Química cumple su vigésimo aniversario y en este artículo se hace una pequeña recopilación de la participación de alumnos en los últimos años, de las regiones de las que proceden y de los éxitos internacionales obtenidos por nuestra delegación. / The Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad celebrates its 20th anniversary and, in this report, a short review of the student participation in the event along with their origin and the international results obtained by each year’s winners is given.

En 2012 se celebró con éxito la XVII Olimpiada Peruana de Química y los estudiantes peruanos tuvieron destacada actuación en los eventos realizados en tierras americanas:  en Washington DC, EE.UU., donde tuvo lugar la 44ª Olimpiada Internacional de Química, y en Santa Fe, Argentina, donde se realizó la 17ª Olimpiada Iberoamericana. / The XVII Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad was successfully held in 2012 and the peruvian students had a distinguished performance in the later events that took part in american lands: in Washington DC, USA, on the 44th International Olympiad, and in Santa Fe, Argentina, on the 17th Ibero-American Chemistry Olympiad.

El año 2015, durante el cual se han celebrado los 20 años de trabajo de la Olimpiada Peruana de Química (OPQ), ha sido un año de extraordi­narios resultados en las distintas olimpiadas de química internacionales en las que Perú ha par­ticipado. Destacan las tres medallas logradas en la Olimpiada Internacional de Química (IChO) y las cuatro obtenidas en la Olimpiada Iberoame­ricana de Química (OIAQ). En esta última, además, uno de los representantes de nuestra delegación obtuvo el mejor puntaje de la compe­tencia. A nivel nacional, la Olimpiada Peruana de Química (OPQ) tuvo una masiva participación de estudiantes (más de dos mil inscritos) lo que nos convierte en un evento de amplia aceptación en el país. / 2015, a year in which we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Peruvian Chemistry Olym­piad (OPQ), has been a very successful year for our Olympic team in the international Chemis­try events in which Peru has participated. Three medals were obtained in the International Chem­istry Olympiad (IChO) and four were awarded to our team at the Iberoamerican Chemistry Olym­piad (OIAQ). Moreover, in the latter a student from our delegation had the best final score. Our national competition, the Peruvian Chemistry Olympiad (OPQ), had a great success with regard to student participation (more than two thousand students registered nationwide) making it an un­missable event among secondary school students interested in Chemistry.

This quasi-experimental study was to make a comparison between the level of self-perception prior to and following a training process. The study attested the view that the action learning based program in question was an effective mechanism for change in self-perception. The population studied were officers of the Australian Public Service and the Commonwealth Teaching Service located in the Australian Taxation Office, Austrade, ACT Schools Authority and the Department of Community Services and Health. A pilot study conducted in the Public Service Board in 1987 suggested that an action learning training process may be impacting on management competencies. Respondent's attitudes to nine personality variables were measured using the Saville Holdsworth Occupational (OPQ) Concept 5 Questionnaire. The variables were Assertive, Gregarious, Empathy, Field of Use, Abstract, Structure, Anxieties, Controls and Energies. Using the Solomon's Four quasi-experimental design, containing three experimental and two control groups, pre-test, change and post-test scores were compared using a one-way Analysis of Variance. Where pre-tests were statistically significantly different an Analysis of Covariance was used, The general conclusion from the study was that the experimental groups showed an overall insignificant relationship with training particularly as control groups showed similar differences over time. Apart from few exceptions the results did not support any strong notion of positive change in self-perception as a result of a training intervention.

Orientation In this study the interrelationship between specific personality and interests measures were explored to improve understanding of the respective constructs and their interrelations. A literature study and empirical research was conducted to serve the purpose of this study. Research purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the interrelationship between personality and interests using the measures of the OPQ, the 15FQ+, and the SDS. Motivation for study Much research has been done on the importance of the use of personality and interest questionnaires for career guidance and other purposes. However, a correlation between the SDS and OPQ and between the SDS and 15FQ+ has not been researched. As such, this study was intended to provide valuable insight into the interrelation between the personality and interests as measured by the OPQ, the SDS and the 15FQ+, which should enhance the interpretation of the respective constructs. Research Methodology An exploratory research method was used, as it was a systematic investigation of the relationship among two or more variables. A quantitative strategy of inquiry was used for this study. Main findings A canonical correlation analysis showed moderate to strong interrelationship between personality traits and vocational interest. The interrelation of the OPQ, the SDS and the 15FQ+ are significant. The findings indicated how personality and interests differ and converge for enhancing interpretation purposes. Practical/managerial implications Holland’s theory of vocational interests focuses on the application of the SDS for career purposes, as well as for measuring job fit and job satisfaction. A better understanding of the interrelationship between personality and interests help practitioners to optimize the use of the measures within various contexts. Contributions/value additions The study will enable practitioners to more effectively utilize the personality and interest measures, combined or separately, as the interrelationships are now better known and construct validity is enhanced. Conclusion The objective of this research was successfully achieved, as satisfactory evidence was provided to address the overarching research purpose. / Dissertation (MSc)--University of Pretoria, 2014. / Human Resource Management / MSc / Restricted

Working mothers face various challenges today, one of which is to be a mother, wife,caretaker and employee all at the same time. Fulfilling these challenging and sometimes demanding roles can contribute to role overload and conflict, which can have a negative impact on organisational effectiveness, as well as the overall wellbeing of the working mother. This dissertation outlines the relationship between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and the coping styles of working mothers from a salutogenic perspective. The Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ), Orientations to Life Questionnaire (OLQ) and the Coping Orientations to the Problems Experienced (COPE) Questionnaire were used to measure the relationship between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and the coping styles of working mothers. The study was conducted with 102 working mothers representing different ethnic groups and occupational levels in different occupational fields and organisations. A theoretical relationship was established. The empirical investigation provided evidence of such a relationship and it seems that coping styles can be predicted from considering personality dimensions and sense of coherence. / Industrial & Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial Psychology)

Working mothers face various challenges today, one of which is to be a mother, wife,caretaker and employee all at the same time. Fulfilling these challenging and sometimes demanding roles can contribute to role overload and conflict, which can have a negative impact on organisational effectiveness, as well as the overall wellbeing of the working mother. This dissertation outlines the relationship between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and the coping styles of working mothers from a salutogenic perspective. The Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ), Orientations to Life Questionnaire (OLQ) and the Coping Orientations to the Problems Experienced (COPE) Questionnaire were used to measure the relationship between personality dimensions, sense of coherence and the coping styles of working mothers. The study was conducted with 102 working mothers representing different ethnic groups and occupational levels in different occupational fields and organisations. A theoretical relationship was established. The empirical investigation provided evidence of such a relationship and it seems that coping styles can be predicted from considering personality dimensions and sense of coherence. / Industrial and Organisational Psychology / M.A. (Industrial Psychology)