This study was designed to describe and analyse the nature of the integration processes of the Libyan community in the UK. It explores the experience of their integration in order to understand how Libyan migrants have come to live in Britain and their relationships with wider UK society. The study also explores the extent to which the experience of Libyan immigrants supports the idea that Britain is a multicultural society. Whilst studies have been conducted examining the issue of Arab migration in the UK and the difficulties which they face (integration, equity, rights, social marginalization and stigmatization) no study has been carried out on Libyan migrants in the UK, so this study is unique. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 38 participants of Libyan migrants living in the UK (aged 18-65). Using snowball sampling, individual interviews were conducted with 27 participants; with the leaders of six selected Libyan civil migrants associations; and in addition to this a focus group with five young Libyans was conducted in order to explore the ways in which Libyans are integrating into UK society. The participants are mixed with regard to terms of age and length of stay in the UK. 13 of the participants were born in Britain or raised in Britain from an early age, whereas the rest emigrated from Libya as adults. 17 of the respondents are male and 21 are female. All of the participants in this study have lived in Britain for a minimum of 12 years, and the longest time span is 41 years. A large proportion of Libyans in the UK have emigrated to the UK due to their desire to gain graduate qualifications to improve their future career opportunities, as well as to make the most of economic opportunities, particularly in skilled sectors. In addition, some come to the UK to for political reasons. The results highlighted most of the participants' desire to integrate into the host community. To facilitate their integration, the first and second generations' participants revealed that the transition to the UK has required a balance between their past and present lives, resulting in adapting a dual identity through the combining of their strong sense of cultural heritage with the determination to contribute to their society. This dual identity is even more pronounced among the younger generations of Libyans as most of them were born and /or grow up in the UK. The study suggests that questions remain about the success of multiculturalism in the UK. While some participants described positive experiences and how they were able to practice their culture, others expressed concern about resentment towards immigrants, in particular after the Brexit vote. In addition some of the interviewees described how migrants are expected to integrate into the host society but that more needs to be done by the government to promote a multicultural environment. Thus, from the experience of Libyan immigrants while the UK is a multicultural society and they appreciate the freedom to practice their culture and religion, more can be done to improve relations in the society.

For the last hundred years, fishermen¡¦s associations have played the role of bridging between government and fisheries. The purposes of fishermen¡¦s associations are to assist government in the implementation of fishery policies, to serve fishermen and to improve their lives. Hence, fishermen¡¦s associations have contributed significantly to the construction of fishing villages and the development of the fisheries industry. The founding and development of fishermen¡¦s associations proved to be an extremely difficult undertaking; unfortunately, they failed to respond to the changing environment in time. Finally, fishermen¡¦s associations became less functional, and lost their advantages and past glory. Hence, it is imperative to consider how to improve the organization and management performances of fishermen¡¦s associations via transition and innovation. It is also expected that through strategic alliances and effective integration of resources, the cultural and natural resources of fishing villages will be employed to develop their unique appeal to leisure tourism. For this reason, this research aims to evaluate and analyze the organization, functions and positioning of fishermen¡¦s associations and the problems they are encountering at present. Within the scope of the Fishing Activities Act, this research also aims to explore if fishermen¡¦s associations can increase their revenues and enhance their services by organizational transition and operational innovation. From the literature review, the research finds that fishermen¡¦s associations are encountering the following problems: operations are inflexible and adjustments are slow; there is insufficient research and development; employees are not professional enough; the election process is complex; the fishing industry is declining, and members lack confidence in the associations and their existing values. From empirical case studies, the research finds that associations have uncertain roles and positioning, but they have substantive social functions and meanings. In the future,fishermen¡¦s associations should be directed to develop a leisure fishery industry. To improve the efficiency and service quality of fishermen¡¦s associations, and to assist the associations in launching innovative services, the research initiates the following suggestions. (1) Fishermen¡¦s associations should first define their roles and improve their economic functions. (2) The credit departments of fishermen¡¦s associations are important because they are located in fishing villages and are convenient for fishermen. It is suggested that credit departments should be included in the branches of the Agricultural Bank of Taiwan to integrate existing resources and expand economic scales. (3) It is suggested that the Government should direct the promotion and service sections and that each fishermen¡¦s association should assist. Representatives from the government, industry and academia should meet on an annual basis to systematically compile teaching materials to promote the fisheries and to improve the lives of fishermen. (4) The executive secretary of the fishermen¡¦s association should be elected directly by its members, so that the executive secretary can represent public opinion and fulfill his/her obligations and responsibilities. (5) The associations should be free from political and party intervention to increase the influences of policies. (6) Core resources should be integrated to improve competitiveness. (7) Scholars and experts should visit all fishermen¡¦s associations to diagnose their operation and human resources, and then draft strategies to solve the problems and to develop new business. (8) Fishermen¡¦s associations should fulfill their social responsibilities to help form a brand new image.

Texte remanié de: Mémoire de maîtrise--Tours--Université François Rabelais, 1996. / Bibliogr.p. 253-268. Index.

Texte remanié de: Thèse de doctorat--Droit privé--Paris 10, 2001. / Bibliogr. p. 641-676. Index.

Texte remanié de: Thèse de doctorat--Histoire et civilisation de l'Antiquité--Paris 4, 2003. Titre de soutenance : Les collegiati dans la société de l'Occident romain (Italie, Gaules, Germanies) : le rang social des membres d'associations sous le Haut-Empire. / Bibliogr. p. 527-545. Notes bibliogr. Index.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio State University, 1978. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 221-227). Available online via OhioLINK's ETD Center.

Thesis (D. Min.)--Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2002. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 169-173).

In the research participated patients of „Anykščių šilelis“ sanatorium neurological departament. There were chosen three different explore‘s groups: good health, illness: reversion ischaemic neurologic deficit (RIND) and insultus ischaemicus cerebri, 100 explores in each group. The aim of the research – identify and compare verbal associations of different age groups in native – Lithuanian – language, their peculiarities, dynamics. The method of free associations has been chosen. Data analysis was accomplished according to the following aspects: stereotypes of reactions, contents and distribution of associations according to grammatical categories. Once the analysis has been accomplished it became clear that when the explores talk defect decline the stereotypes of language decrease. If we look at the meanings of associations, the tendency of decrease of syntagmatic and paradigmatic answers is noticed among when the explores talk defect decline. From the point of view of grammatical categories, substantival answers dominate in all explore‘s groups.

This paper explores the weight of color, with the focus lying on the symbolic significance ofcolor. Exploring whether color in itself conveys symbolic significance and is the symbolicsignificance of color permanent, or is it an after construction? It will be looking at differentareas such as what makes us humans able to perceive colors in the first place, beginning withan insight at some of the foundations in the area of color theory. Mentioning experiments ondecomposed white light, that contains the visible color spectrum and its contribution to theevolution of the color wheel. The color wheels contribution to the art world, the constructionof color harmonies and their significance. It will also be looking at some of the more commonsymbolical meanings of colors and its symbolic significance as color language. It will becovering previous research such as what the symbolic significance of color was under theElizabethan era, consequences when combining color and taste and finally an insight on thetheory of the emotion wheel and its conceptual design in combining emotions with color.There will also be a discussion part looking at the area of color therapy and thoughtsrevolving the subject. The second last part will revolve around my own observations andanalysis. Keeping in mind what I have explored in the earlier parts of this paper and using thatknowledge in my observations and analysis on three different methods utilising the symbolicsignificance of color, focused in the area of films. The last part of my paper will be the resultsof my exploration on the subject of symbolic significance of color and also a discussion part,with my own thoughts on the subject.

This thesis examines the competitive impact of a trade or industry association. It focuses on the role of such associations in coordinating or orchestrating members to engage in cartel or collusive behaviour, and the effectiveness of such acts. More importantly, it seeks to provide empirical evidence of the presence of coordination and compliance between the association and its members. Providing empirical evidence for the presence of such actions has been a central and difficult issue in uncovering cartel or collusive behaviour by antitrust agencies around the world. / The thesis uses the Indonesian cement industry as a case study, because there have been many assertions that the Indonesian Cement Association has been involved in cartel-like behaviour (market sharing and quota distribution arrangements among members) for some time. Such behaviour was recognised and even sponsored by the Indonesian Government. However, following the change in the regulatory regime as a response to the Indonesian financial crisis of 1997, those assertions largely disappeared. Many Indonesians believed that since such arrangements were prohibited, the cartel-like behaviour of the Association had disappeared. / The general findings suggest that there exist some variations in the behaviour of the Association and its members between the pre-crisis period and the post-crisis period. During the pre-crisis period, when such arrangements were still in place, evidence of co-ordinated effort carried out by the Association in relation to most of its members was found. It was also suggested that in the long run, all members of the Association complied with the scheme. It is therefore reasonable to infer that the Association was behaving as an effective cartel. In contrast, during the post-crisis period, when such arrangements were allegedly no longer present, mixed results were found regarding the evidence of a coordinated and compliance relationship with the members. For that reason, it is plausible to suggest that the Association, even if it still carried out cartel-like behaviour, was not an effective cartel. / The structured analysis in this thesis offers a complementary framework for antitrust agencies to enhance their efforts to detect the presence of cartel practices, particularly those conducted by trade associations and when direct evidence is not available. In addition, the framework will also increase the capacity of antitrust agencies to adopt a more proactive role rather than waiting for whistleblowers. The framework can potentially also be used to indicate the existence of other forms of collusive behaviour such as tacit collusion, whereby conspirator firms may act in concert without any formal agreement. / Thesis (PhD)--University of South Australia, 2006.