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Master’s thesis consists of an introduction, three chapters, a conclusion, discussion, a bibliographic list, including 81 tiles. The work includes 14 tables and 11 figures. The total volume of the Master’s thesis is 113 pages. This study investigate the foresight strategies for business development which has provided valuable insights into the proactive approaches adopted by organizations to navigate an increasingly complex and uncertain business environment. This study, employing a qualitative research design, delved into the intricacies of foresight strategies through semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and comprehensive analysis of relevant literature. The findings underscore the importance of environmental scanning as a foundational step in strategic foresight, enabling organizations to systematically analyze external factors and identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks. By scanning the environment regularly and rigorously, businesses can stay ahead of the curve, anticipate changes, and position themselves strategically to capitalize on future opportunities while mitigating potential threats. / Магистерская диссертация состоит из введения, трех глав, заключения, обсуждения, библиографического списка, включающего 81 плитку. Работа включает 14 таблиц и 11 рисунков. Общий объем магистерской диссертации составляет 113 страниц. Это исследование изучает стратегии форсайта для развития бизнеса, что дало ценную информацию о проактивных подходах, принятых организациями для навигации во все более сложной и неопределенной деловой среде. Это исследование, использующее качественный исследовательский дизайн, углубилось в тонкости стратегий форсайта с помощью полуструктурированных интервью с ключевыми заинтересованными сторонами и всестороннего анализа соответствующей литературы. Результаты подчеркивают важность сканирования среды как основополагающего шага в стратегическом форсайте, позволяющего организациям систематически анализировать внешние факторы и выявлять возникающие тенденции, возможности и риски. Регулярно и тщательно сканируя среду, предприятия могут оставаться на шаг впереди, предвидеть изменения и стратегически позиционировать себя, чтобы извлекать выгоду из будущих возможностей, одновременно смягчая потенциальные угрозы.

“Vision Zero,” first adopted by Sweden in 1997, is a road safety policy that aims to achieve a transportation system having zero fatalities or serious injuries for all modes of transportation. It takes a proactive approach to road safety system by identifying risk and taking steps to prevent injuries. Historically, traffic related crashes have disproportionately impacted vulnerable communities and system users including people of color, low income individuals, seniors, children, and pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users (who typically walk to and from public transport). These inequities are addressed in the Vision Zero framework by prioritizing interventions in areas that need safety improvements the most. In 2016, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to develop a “Vision Zero” policy and program as a part of its updated transportation master plan. It required an initial equity analysis to assess the impact of traffic crashes on the traditionally underserved communities / groups (groups from at least one of these categories: low-income; minority; elderly; children; limited English proficiency; persons with disabilities; and/or pedestrians/ bicyclists/ transit users). This study combines three different methods to investigate the equity issues regarding traffic safety: 1) descriptive analysis of the spatial pattern of crashes and their relationship with the demographic profiles of neighborhoods at census block group level (for 2010-2014 period); 2) descriptive analysis of the crash trends in Alexandria; and 3) exploratory regression analyses for two different units of analysis (an aggregate regression analysis of crashes at census block group, and a disaggregate regression analysis of the individual level crash reports of traffic crashes). The analysis found that the elderly, school aged children, rail/subway users, and pedestrians had a higher risk of fatalities and severe injuries in traffic crashes. Higher job densities, alcohol impairment, and speeding were significantly related to higher KSI, whereas, smaller block sizes (higher number of street segments per sq. mile area of census block group), higher housing density, and use of safety equipment were related to lower KSI. / Master of Urban and Regional Planning

The adoption of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) may significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by road transport. However, there is wide disagreement as to how soon battery electric vehicles will play a major role in overall transportation. Focusing on battery electric passenger cars, we analyze BEV adoption across 17 individual countries, Europe, and the World, and consistently find exponential growth trends. Modeling-based estimates of future adoption given past trends suggest system-wide adoption substantially faster than typical economic analyses have proposed so far. For instance, we estimate the majority of passenger cars in Europe to be electric by about 2031. Within regions, the predicted times of mass adoption are largely insensitive to model details. Despite significant differences in current electric fleet sizes across regions, their growth rates consistently indicate fast doubling times of approximately 15 months, hinting at radical economic and infrastructural consequences in the near future.

Объектом исследования являются смысложизненные ориентации в среднем и пожилом возрасте. Предметом исследования стали различия в уровне выраженности и характере взаимосвязей смысложизненных ориентаций, жизнестойкости и диспозиционного оптимизма у людей среднего и пожилого возраста. Магистерская диссертация состоит из введения, двух глав, заключения, списка литературы (61 источник) и приложений (2 приложения), включающих в себя бланки применявшихся методик и результаты статистических расчетов. Объем магистерской диссертации 99 страниц, на которых размещены 11 рисунков и 20 таблиц. Во введении раскрывается актуальность проблемы исследования, разработанность проблематики, ставятся цель и задачи исследования, определяются объект и предмет исследования, формулируются гипотезы, указываются методы и эмпирическая база, а также этапы проведения исследования, научная новизна, теоретическая и практическая значимость работы. В первой главе рассмотрен феномен смысложизненных ориентаций в работах отечественных и зарубежных авторов разных времен, проанализированы психологические особенности представителей средней и пожилой возрастных групп, представлены результаты исследований современных авторов. Выводы по первой главе представляют собой итоги по изучению теоретического материала. Вторая глава посвящена эмпирической части исследования. В ней представлено описание организации и методов проведенного исследования и результатов, полученных по всем использованным методикам: тесту смысложизненных ориентаций (в адаптации Д.А. Леонтьева), тесту жизнестойкости (в адаптации Е.Н. Осина, Е.И. Рассказовой), тесту диспозиционного оптимизма (в адаптации Т.О. Гордеевой, О.А. Сычева, Е.А. Осина). Также в главе представлен дескриптивный, сравнительный и корреляционный анализ результатов исследования. Выводы по главе 2 включают в себя основные результаты эмпирического исследования. В заключении в обобщенном виде изложены результаты теоретической и эмпирической частей работы, а также выводы по выдвинутым гипотезам, обоснована практическая значимость исследования и описаны возможные перспективы дальнейшей разработки данной проблематики. / The object of the study is the meaning of life orientations on average and old age. The subject of the study was differences in the level of expression and the nature of the interrelationships of life orientations, resilience and dispositional optimism in middle-aged and elderly people. The master's thesis consists of an introduction, two chapters, a conclusion, a list of references (61 sources) and appendices (2 appendices), including forms of the applied methods and the results of statistical calculations. The volume of the master's thesis is 99 pages, which contain 11 figures and 20 tables. The introduction reveals the relevance of the research problem, the elaboration of the problem, sets the purpose and objectives of the study, defines the object and subject of the study, formulates hypotheses, specifies methods and empirical base, as well as the stages of research, scientific novelty, theoretical and practical significance of the work. The first chapter examines the phenomenon of life-meaning orientations in the works of domestic and foreign authors of different times, analyzes the psychological characteristics of representatives of the middle and elderly age groups, and presents the results of research by modern authors. The conclusions of the first chapter represent the results of the study of theoretical material. The second chapter is devoted to the empirical part of the study. It describes the organization and methods of the conducted research and the results obtained using all the methods used: the test of life orientations (adapted by D.A. Leontiev), the test of resilience (adapted by E.N. Osin, E.I. Rasskazova), the test of dispositional optimism (adapted by T.O. Gordeeva, O.A. Sycheva, E.A. Osin). The chapter also presents a descriptive, comparative and correlation analysis of the research results. The conclusions of Chapter 2 include the main results of an empirical study. In conclusion, the results of the theoretical and empirical parts of the work are summarized, as well as conclusions on the hypotheses put forward, the practical significance of the study is substantiated and possible prospects for further development of this issue are described.

The author analyzes consumer preferences, motives for visiting public catering establishments, factors influencing the choice of establishments – personal, cultural, social, economic, and marketing. The study is relevant in the context of increasing urbanization and changing lifestyles of urban residents, which increases the importance of understanding their preferences for effective marketing and management of public catering enterprises. The empirical base of the study includes the results of an online survey of citizens and expert interviews with food bloggers and establishment owners. The study found that the key factors in choosing catering establishments are the quality of food, service and atmosphere of the establishments. The main motives for visiting catering establishments are social interactions and the desire to try something new. The practical significance of the study lies in the development of recommendations to improve marketing strategies and increase customer satisfaction. The results of the study can be used by restaurateurs to optimize their work and adapt to changing consumer preferences. / В исследовании анализируются потребительские предпочтения, мотивы посещения заведений общественного питания, факторы, влияющие на выбор заведений, – личностные, культурные, социальные, экономические, маркетинговые. Исследование актуально в условиях роста урбанизации и изменения образа жизни городских жителей, что увеличивает важность понимания их предпочтений для эффективного маркетинга и управления предприятиями общественного питания. Эмпирическая база исследования включает результаты онлайн-опроса горожан и экспертных интервью с фуд-блогерами и владельцами заведений. Исследование выявило, что ключевыми факторами выбора заведений общественного питания являются качество еды, обслуживание и атмосфера заведений. Основные мотивы посещения заведений общественного питания – социальные взаимодействия и желание попробовать что-то новое. Практическая значимость работы заключается в разработке рекомендаций по улучшению маркетинговых стратегий и повышению уровня удовлетворенности клиентов. Результаты исследования могут быть использованы рестораторами для оптимизации работы и адаптации к меняющимся потребительским предпочтениям.

This dissertation examines the different interpretations of the secondary sources for Alexander the Great by three modern historians, Nicholas Hammond, Peter Green and Mary Renault. The Introduction looks briefly at the lost primary Alexander-histories, the extant works of Diodorus Siculus, Quintus Curtius, Plutarch and Arrian and includes an abbreviated curriculum vltae of each modern author. Chapter X concerns modern interpretations of the controversial circumstances surrounding the accession of Alexander and the assassination of Philip. Chapter II covers the elimination of possible rivals, Attalus, Alexander Lyncestes and Amyntas son of Perdiccas, two major conspiracies - the Philotas Affair and the death of Parmenio, the conspiracy of the Royal Pages and death of Callisthenes - and the killing of Cleitus the Black. Chapter III deals with modern explanations of the death of Alexander. The Conclusion highlights significant theories and trends presented by the modern historians, which influence their interpretations of the ancient sources. / History / M.A. (Ancient History)

This dissertation is the culmination of extensive literature study on the application of Restorative Justice in the South African Correctional System. International and national resources on the application of Restorative Justice both in Corrections and as pre-sentence option had been studied. The background of the penal system and the development of Restorative Justice as part of the Criminal Justice System are investigated by looking at ancient practices, indigenous and modern practices. The study intends to draw on experience from other countries, while at the same time advocate for the development of a uniquely South African model or practice. The role of the most important stakeholders, namely victim, offender and community is emphasized with reference to the challenges that offenders face in terms of reintegration and the lack of resources in communities to enable them to honour Restorative Justice agreements. / Criminology / M. A. (Criminology)

This study deals with the role of the unit sister in teaching student nurses in KwaZulu hospitals. The aim of the study was to identify the extent of her involvement in managing the unit to ensure clinical teaching and her involvement in the clinical teaching process. The role theory and the clinical teaching process formed the conceptual framework. Data was collected from sisters in charge of units by means of a questionnaire. The results of the study indicated that:- unit sisters regard good management of the unit as essential for effective clinical teaching. unit sisters regard clinical teaching as one of their important roles and functions as they said they were involved in all activities of the clinical teaching process however the responses were confined to what the unit sisters said they do which might not be what they actually do / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

This study entails a critical investigation into the issue and trends that shaped Black perspectives on education in South Africa in the period between 1652 and 1993. A theoretical-philosophical exposition is presented to establish the fundamental characteristics of education and therefore characteristics valid for every human being under any circumstances at any time. These characteristics were used to eventually appraise the issues and trends underlying the shaping of Black perspectives on education in South Africa. This study has revealed that the shaping of Black perspectives on education in South Africa goes hand in hand with the growing realization among Blacks that education is not merely a political issue but also deeply imbedded in the interconnectedness and/or differences between social realities such as the church, the school itself, teachers' associations, the news media et cetera. This should be accounted for by every citizen in a responsible way. / Educational Studies / M. Ed. (History of Education)