O intuito deste estudo foi o de realizar uma pesquisa qualiquantitativa, documental e exploratória sobre a produção científica nacional no tema \"pescado: alimento para consumo humano\" compreendendo o período entre 2002 e 2012. Os trabalhos foram classificados em duas grandes áreas: Saúde Pública, e Processamento do Pescado. Objetivou-se identificar a participação das regiões brasileiras; o pescado mais estudado; as entidades que mais pesquisam sobre o tema (públicas ou privadas); os aspectos em que a pesquisa sobre o tema contribui para o desenvolvimento do setor, e os principais avanços identificados nesse período de estudo. O estudo concluiu que houve um aumento do número de trabalhos produzidos no tema \"pescado: alimento para consumo humano\", entre 2002 a 2012; as pesquisas desenvolvidas vem contribuindo com um grande número de trabalhos voltados à Saúde Pública, sendo que estes apresentaram principalmente pesquisas de análises microbiológicas e físico-químicas; as instituições públicas foram as que mais apresentaram pesquisas dentro do período estudado; a região que mais realizou estudos foi a Sudeste; o pescado mais estudado foi origem marinha e a espécie de pescado mais encontrada nos estudos foi a tilápia (Oreochromis niloticus); o maior número de trabalhos foi apresentado no Congresso de Higienistas de Alimentos, seguido pelo SIMCOPE e base Capes, respectivamente. Os trabalhos, no geral, foram muito semelhantes e voltados à Saúde Pública, porém o SIMCOPE demonstrou maior número de trabalhos referentes ao Processamento do Pescado. A criação do Ministério da Pesca e Aquicultura gerou um aumento de investimento, por parte do governo no setor, incentivando a produção de peixes de cativeiro, como a tilápia. / The purpose of this study was to create a qualitative, quantitative, documentary and exploratory research on scientific productions with the theme \" fish : food for human consumption.\" published between 2002 and 2012 These studies were classified into two areas: Public Health, and Fish Processing. This study aimed to identify the participation of Brazilian regions; the most studied fish; entities with more research on the topic (public or private); aspects in which research on the subject contributes to the sector development, and major advances. The study concluded that the studies on this theme are increasing ; most of the of research were related to public health , and these studies had mainly microbiological and physico- chemical analysis; public institutions were the most productive researching on this theme within the study period; the region that most studies were conducted was the Southeast; the most studied fish and seafood species of fish was tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus); the largest number of papers were presented at the Congress of Food Hygienists, followed by Capes SIMCOPE and base, respectively. The work, in general, were very similar and focused on public health, but SIMCOPE demonstrated a greater number of jobs related to fish processing. The creation of the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture has generated increased investment by the government in the sector, encouraging the production of captive fish, such as tilapia.

Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.

Using focus group methodology, this research identifies the behavioural, normative and control beliefs associated with consuming a local diet. Using these findings as a platform, a questionnaire was developed to quantify attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control, the theoretical constructs of the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB). In addition, moral obligations were measured for the first time in relation to local food consumption in an extended TPB model. The sample consisted of 114 individuals consuming various levels of local food in the Austin, TX area. Results indicate that perceived behavioural control and moral obligations had both a direct effect on intention to consume local food, as well as an indirect effect on intention, which is mediated via current behaviour. Dietary analysis was conducted using an online dietary assessment tool, the National Cancer Institute's Automated Self-Administered 24-hr recall. Between one and four recalls were collected from participants and a mean Healthy Eating Index (HEI) score was applied. Findings suggest that while controlling for age, sex, income and education, as the amount of local food in the diet increases, the total HEI score and the Dark Green and Orange Vegetables and Legumes (DOLs) component score also increases. In addition, the Saturated Fat component score increases, indicating lower intakes of saturated fat are associated with higher local food intake. This suggests that saturated fat in the diet is being displaced by local vegetable intake, particularly DOLs.

Oggetto della tesi, fondata sull’integrazione tra metodologie qualitative e quantitative nella ricerca applicata nelle organizzazioni, sono gli effetti di fattori organizzativi e personali sul benessere organizzativo e sulla performance dei lavoratori atipici. La tesi è composta da due parti. Nella prima viene condotta un’analisi approfondita dei contenuti della letteratura riguardo alle tematiche del benessere organizzativo e della performance, specialmente in relazione al lavoro atipico. La seconda parte si compone di tre studi empirici. Il primo, condotto con metodologie quantitative presso organizzazioni pubbliche e private evidenzia il ruolo di elementi personali – come ad esempio la scelta della condizione di atipicità – e di elementi organizzativi – come ad esempio il settore (pubblico vs. privato) dell’organizzazione – nel determinare un ampio numero di elementi di benessere e performance. Il secondo studio, basato su metodologie qualitative, mette in luce elementi dell’esperienza del lavoro atipico rilevati tramite 12 focus groups, come ad esempio la precarietà e la marginalità dei lavoratori atipici nelle organizzazioni. Il terzo studio, progettato in base ai risultati del secondo, misura con strumenti quantitativi alcuni elementi emersi tramite le tecniche qualitative, in primo luogo il ruolo delle abilità (skills) nel determinare i livelli di benessere e performance. / The effects of personal and organizational factors on well-being and organizational performance of atypical workers organizational are the object of this dissertation which is based on the integration of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in applied research in organizations. The thesis is composed of two parts. The first consists in an analysis of the literature regarding organizational well-being and performance, especially with regard to atypical employment. The second part consists of three empirical studies. The first, conducted with quantitative methods in public and private organizations, concerns the role of personal factors - such as the choice of atypical employment - and organizational elements - such as the sector (public vs. private) of the organization - in determining a large number of dimensions of well-being and performance. The second study, based on qualitative methodologies, highlights elements of the experience of atypical employment, observed using 12 focus groups, such as insecurity and marginalization of atypical workers in organizations. The third study, designed on the basis of the results of the second one, measures with quantitative tools some elements emerged through qualitative methods, such as the role of skills in determining levels of well-being and performance.

At present, there is a growing interest in healthy lifestyle in the society. Therefore, the choice of the theme was not accidental. It is very important for secondary school students to adopt a daily time-table and to keep to it (Haruki, Kawabata, 2005). The purpose of the work: evaluation, from qualitative and quantitative aspects, of a week’s time of students studying in the 9th year at secondary schools of Kaunas city Investigation methods used in the work: 1. Analysis and summarizing of literature sources. 2. Poll in the form of questionnaires. 3. Mathematical statistics. The investigation was conducted in November of 2004 among students studying in the 9th year at Kaunas Gymnasium „Rasos“ based on VMU and at J.Dobkevičius Secondary School. With an approval of the school administration, anonymous poll in the form of questionnaires was carried out during various classes. Students were familiarized with purposes of the poll and methods of completing the questionnaires. The students were asked to answer the questions individually, without assistance from their friends. After completion of the investigation, the following conclusions are drawn: 1. On average, students sleep 8 – 8.5 hrs on working days and over 10.5 hrs on weekends. On Saturdays, boys sleep significantly longer (p<0.05) than girls. Majority of students (73 %) fall asleep soon and sleep calmly – boys do this sooner and sleep calmer than girls. On working days, students eat regularly, however girls do this... [to full text]

Gold mining in South Africa has played a significant role in the economic development of the country over the past 120 years. The continued focus on productivity, recruitment and consolidation in the South African gold mining industry will result in a decline in production. Much of the decline can be attributed to natural attrition as the industry has moved from a mass employer of limited, contract, unskilled labour, to an employer of more permanent, mostly semi-skilled or skilled labour. The objective of this research was to investigate the reliability of measuring instruments of social support, role overload (qualitative and quantitative), job satisfaction and turnover intention for employees in the mining industry. Further objectives included empirically determining whether social support has a moderating effect on the relation between role overload and job satisfaction and turnover intention. A cross-sectional survey design was used. A random sample was taken from a South African mining company (N=250). Gender and age were included as control variables. Individuals on Paterson grading E band to C Upper (managers) were part of the sample. Five measuring instruments were administrated. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results obtained for the five scales proved the measuring instruments to be reliable. The results show that when an employee feels that his/her work is more than he/she can accomplish in the time available (quantitative role overload), the employee will most probably also feel that his/her work requires skills, abilities and knowledge beyond that of their own (qualitative role overload). It is also indicated that social support from the supervisor increases the employee's positive attitude or pleasurable emotional state towards his/her job or job experience (job satisfaction), as well as heightens the probability of social support from colleagues. Furthermore, the more positive the employee's attitude towards the job, the less the intention to stop working will be (turnover intention). This intention to stop working will also be less when social support from the supervisor is more and/or when the employee experiences less feelings that his/her work is more than he/she can accomplish in the time available. Turnover intention was predicted by social support from supervisor. Job satisfaction was predicted by role overload (quantitative) and social support from supervisor. By way of conclusion, recommendations for future research are made. / Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2007.

Contemporary South African higher education institutions have undergone many drastic changes in recent years with regard to the demographic composition of students and organisational structures. Huge demands in terms of transformation have been placed on these institutions while they have simultaneously been transforming from former Technikons to Universities of Technology. This causes staff to be faced with major changes which affect all aspects of the institution. The objective of this research was to investigate whether role overload, job satisfaction and locus of control could be used to predict turnover intention of employees in a higher education institution. Further objectives included empirically determining whether locus of control had a mediating effect between role overload, job satisfaction and turnover intention. A cross-sectional survey design was used and an availability sample was taken from a South African higher education institution («=210). Five measuring instruments were administered as part of a larger questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data and a series of regressions was used to test for the hypothesised mediating effect. The reliability coefficients obtained for the scales indicated that the Cronbach Alpha coefficients for qualitative role overload, job satisfaction and turnover intention were acceptable; however, those for quantitative role overload and locus of control were below the recommended cut-off mark. The results showed that there was a strong relationship between the dimensions of overload, indicating that the feeling of having too much to do in the time available is accompanied by the feeling that individuals do not have the skills to complete their required tasks. Furthermore, it was found that if employees feel that they have too much to do and that they do not possess the skills to complete tasks, they will be dissatisfied with their jobs. Both quantitative and qualitative role overload contributed to the participant's thoughts of leaving the institution and it was concluded that a satisfied employee is less likely to think of leaving the organisation. Locus of control had minimal relationships with quantitative and qualitative role overload, as well as with turnover intention. Locus of control was, however, found to be related to job satisfaction. Locus of control was found to be a poor predictor of turnover intention and did not mediate the relationship between role overload and job satisfaction on the one hand, and turnover intention on the other. It was concluded that job satisfaction was the strongest predictor of turnover intention. By way of conclusion, recommendations were made both for the organisation and for future research. / Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.

Contemporary South African higher education institutions have undergone many drastic changes in recent years with regard to the demographic composition of students and organisational structures. Huge demands in terms of transformation have been placed on these institutions while they have simultaneously been transforming from former Technikons to Universities of Technology. This causes staff to be faced with major changes which affect all aspects of the institution. The objective of this research was to investigate whether role overload, job satisfaction and locus of control could be used to predict turnover intention of employees in a higher education institution. Further objectives included empirically determining whether locus of control had a mediating effect between role overload, job satisfaction and turnover intention. A cross-sectional survey design was used and an availability sample was taken from a South African higher education institution («=210). Five measuring instruments were administered as part of a larger questionnaire. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data and a series of regressions was used to test for the hypothesised mediating effect. The reliability coefficients obtained for the scales indicated that the Cronbach Alpha coefficients for qualitative role overload, job satisfaction and turnover intention were acceptable; however, those for quantitative role overload and locus of control were below the recommended cut-off mark. The results showed that there was a strong relationship between the dimensions of overload, indicating that the feeling of having too much to do in the time available is accompanied by the feeling that individuals do not have the skills to complete their required tasks. Furthermore, it was found that if employees feel that they have too much to do and that they do not possess the skills to complete tasks, they will be dissatisfied with their jobs. Both quantitative and qualitative role overload contributed to the participant's thoughts of leaving the institution and it was concluded that a satisfied employee is less likely to think of leaving the organisation. Locus of control had minimal relationships with quantitative and qualitative role overload, as well as with turnover intention. Locus of control was, however, found to be related to job satisfaction. Locus of control was found to be a poor predictor of turnover intention and did not mediate the relationship between role overload and job satisfaction on the one hand, and turnover intention on the other. It was concluded that job satisfaction was the strongest predictor of turnover intention. By way of conclusion, recommendations were made both for the organisation and for future research. / Thesis (M.A. (Industrial Psychology))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2008.

This master thesis is focused on risk management in company, specifically on risk management in a building company. There are concisely defined risks which can endanger the company. These risks are further analyzed in detail. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were used for that analyses, they were based on questionnaires in company and an analysis of costs and revenues. Measures are proposed for risks which significantly endanger the company. They could prevent and relieve the risks and their negative effect to company. Among the critical risks belongs serious failure of machinery and equipment, lack of expertise of the staff and the mismatch between company objectives and objectives of individual employees, while economic risks are assessed positively. For risk management is crucial that the company aware of the risks and they should be included their management in the strategic management of the company.

This thesis outlines research completed in partnership between Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Liverpool John Moores University. The aim of the research was to investigate ways to develop and implement a bespoke Geographic Information System framework that could be used to identify risk of future anomalous accidental dwelling fires. This thesis outlines the techniques used to develop the framework and its application. In particular, the thesis presents an understanding of accidental dwelling fire causal factors and how data related to these can be incorporated into a model for identifying risk and targeting initiatives relative to the risk. The thesis also investigates two strands of customer insight developed for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service. These are community profiles, based on a cluster analysis approach, to understand risks present within communities and the vulnerable person index, which identifies individuals most at risk from fire using data shared through information sharing agreements. Nationally recognised risk modelling toolkits, such as the Fire Service Emergency Cover toolkit do not utilise local information or have the ability to identify risk to an individual level. There is a need for this intelligence to be able to proactively target services, such as the Home Fire Safety Check. This paper also discusses some of the key operational and strategic areas that benefit from this information and presents some case studies related to the application of the research.